Kendall's Chess Tour Brightens New Orleans Night
William Kendall, a young San Antonian, dazzled New Orleans chess fans during a visit to the Paul Murphy Club. Kendall won 10 of 13 games, drew 3, and lost 0 in a famed exhibition that highlighted the Morphy lineage and the club’s storied tradition.
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Fartie
Anin
San
New Orleans
Judes
New Oricans
Mr. Kendall
Tne
Paul Murphy
Citas Club
Morphy
Js Ong
America
Kendall
Aroyphy Clanchellors
Notless
Panie
Mr. Clark
Clark
Ts Cosblees
Knndall
Fragmented Saar 2 SMT CG and local notes spillover
The item lists opponents including a Louisiana champion and many figures with titles, praising a day for RBS and mentioning Kendall ail plays. It notes Lutkin head-Quarters OOO and a Hollywood observer remarking on a rope of chain letters. Also references J Henry Martindale of Lockhart and odd charity musings, plus plans for printed copies and rain related signs.
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RBS
Kendall Ail
Hollywood
J. Henry Martindale
Lockhart, Treas, & Justice of the Peace
Martindale
Fragmentary note on Newcattls sailors and names
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Newcattls sailors Leroy Bates and Rudy Kristh, with Wallace Ouenm and a $56 item, plus Say Salsa. The legible parts indicate a nautical context but details are unclear.
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Wallace Ouenm
Mr. i
Thief Takes Razor and Valuables in Local Thefts
A wave of petty thefts targets homes and shops in San Antonio areas. A thief stole a razor and wearing apparel from Mrs. Carlos and other robbers grabbed cash, jewelry, and vehicle papers. Mrs. M. A. Biglay reported 19 dollars missing at 2135 West Rosewood, while ZS Netler at 104 Adams noted 30 dollars stolen. A Cedar Gatlos stop entry on Pint street saw a Baye machine broken into with about 5 dollars taken.
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San Antonio
Thy Carlos
Anthony Strode
Cnet
M. A. Biglay
Rosewood Avenue
San Antonio Aviation Day At Winburn Field Sunday
San Antonio plans its first annual Aviation Day at Winburn Field with over 40 aircraft on display by civilian and Army groups. The event opens with a dinner at the Gunter Hotel, featuring aviator Jimmy Dodallte. mothers receive free siglam cides and a cancellation unit will be installed. Admittance is free but attendees are urged to bring letters for air mail transport.
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San Antonio
Win| Burn Field
San Amastoclo Model Airplane Club
Amy
Chamber of Comimerce
Gunter Hotel
Ab Bop
Tal
Jimmy Doalittte
Dan J. Quill
T Quill
Ilie
Pam Put ‘Tibbs
Apm
Curry Sanders
Howard Martin
Hal
Joe Long
Reeves Funeral Services Slated
O M Reeves long time Southern Pacific passenger agent at San Antonio died in a Galveston hospital Tuesday. Funeral from Porter Loring chapel Wednesday at ten. Survived by wife Lucille Reeves. sons Charles John Billy Reeves. daughter Mary Reeves. mother Mrs M Reeves. sister Miss Salello Reeves. brother Jack Reeves. All residents of Houston and San Antonio areas.
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Reeves
O.M. Reeves
Southern Pacific Railroad
Sant Antonio
Galveston
Porter Loring
Tpn
Yexarkuniz
Southern Pacific Rail
Kiwanis Cithy
Downs Dedicates Day to L A Legion at Alamo Downs
A luncheon for city and county officials and state American Legion leaders was held at the Alamo post Mo. 2 clubhouse. Commander Herman G. Neml announced the event while Mayor G. K. Quin declared a hall holiday in honor of the occasion.
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Downs
L. A. Legion
American Legion
Alamo Downs
Herman G. Neml
Alamo Post
G. K. Quin
Mean Thieves Cut Hole in Car Top
A burglary on West Commerce Street reports two cars damaged by thieves who cut through a car top and forced entry to steal controls. Officers note the vehicles were parked near a garage and the incident occurred Wednesday. Affected resident Mrs Po Tevin provided the address 2505 West Commerce Street and described the intruders' actions in crude detail.
Losoya Visitors Injured in South Flores Street Crash
Mrs Amelia E Harango of Losoya Texas and her 3 months old daughter were treated for slight injuries at Howett A Green hospital after a Tuesday afternoon crash in the 500 block of South Flores Street. Pedestrians were involved as a car followed.
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Losoya
Texas
Amelia Eharango
Haveen
Howett A. Green Hospital
Uta
South Plores Street
Lutherans to Attend Texas Synod Convention
Rev James FP Vorkoper pastor and HL G Pump will represent Sh Lake's Lutheran church at the Texas Synod of the United Lutheran Church of America convention in Houston from May 32 to June 1. Alternate delegate named.
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James FP. Vorkoper
Qastor
HL. G. Pump
Sh. ‘Lake
Lutheran Church
Texas
Poll Tax Transfer Date Near Deadline
Voters in Yorsons intending to vote in the city election next Tuesday must transfer their poll by 5 pm Thursday. Transfers were moved from one precinct to another as city officials resolve the poll. Coxe, FS Orytarm, chief deputy, cited undeclared Wednesday proceedings.
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Yorsons
Coxe
FS Orytarm
Bas Coviectos
Kiwanis International Convening Office Opens
Bred G W Barker leads a full staff setting up special offices in the Gilnter hotel for the Kiwanis International convention May 1 to 24. A switchboard and a five ton suite are in use as registrations begin. Lawrence HK Dierks and Marvin Charlton head publicity. An information HQ opens in the west reception room with exhibition of club activities on the auditorium’s second floor.
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Bred G W. Barker
Chicago
International
Gilnter Hotel
Wellesday
Kiwanis International
Michel A. Gorman
Pint
Mish
Lawrence HK. Dierks
Marvin Charlton
San Antony
Chance
Tsunkey Gardens
Brackentrépe
Judmaier Chosen for Scouting Post Amid Shakeup
Judmaier is appointed to the scouting post in the Alawe Area council amid a resignation by E. V. Walter who had served as district commissioner since 1492. Walter left Lafayette Indiana to pursue new business, while the staff selected Waagiver Az Lee Vellery and William Melntost led the meeting at Scout headquarters. The council plans to send representatives to the national jamboree in Washington this summer, with registration at 1625 during peak hours.
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Judmaier
E. Vi Walter
Mistrith No
Alawe Area Council
Boy Beats of América
Walter
Gory Lafayette
Tnd
Fie Waagiver
St Scoul
William Melntost
Sumer
Washington
Iate
Pageant to Review Ursuline History at St Angela Event
A pageant titled St Angela and the Ursulines will revive the history of Ursuline origin at Ursinine Academy on Thursday at 2:15 p.m. Ursuline and Centre Catholic high school students will participate in the historical presentation led by Brother Alver Hage.
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Ursuline O Siner Sa
St Angela and the Ursulines
Ursin Academy
Ursuline and
Centre Catholic High Schon
Historites Presentalusm
St. Mares University
Prenrire
Alver
Hagepmann
Lions Host Special Mothers Program at Wednesday Meeting
Lion club members, their mothers, wives, and mothers in law attended a special program dedicated to mothers during a regular Wednesday meeting. The event featured a breakout presentation led by Bragk enridge Higt seneo stud qanner under the direction of Elmet Mayer with dais Mckay and Sayyed Rob erly assisting.
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Lions
Lion Club
Bragk
Enridge Higt Seneo Stud
Elmet Mayer
Dais Mckay
Sayyed Roberly Spat
General Foy to attend Texas A and M graduation
Brig. Gen. Robert C. Foy, commander of the Second Field Artillery Brigade, will attend the graduation exercises at Texas A and M College Site 1 as representative of the corps. War Department orders issued from Second Division headquarters designate him as acting commander.
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Robert C Foy
Mander
Second Field Artillery Brigade
Texas A
M- College
Acta
Highway 16 Association debates funds for right of way
A Tudor-like session in Floresville saw D K Martin present plans to secure federal aid to straighten and widen Highway No 16 from Ban Autente. Representatives from six counties outlined progress, with 60 percent of Bexar County right of way bought, and $50,000 earmarked to finish. Officers include Frank Woukey as president and A W Brown as vice president. The group set a June meeting to advance the effort.
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D. K. Martin
Tne
Floresville
Bexar
Wilson
Kayhes
Hee
San Pablito
Nueces
Jatpes al Foraniistances
Chamber of Commerce
Yost
Sant Fore Jr
Ant
Bexar County
Frost Woodhull
Dudge Woop Trill
Dighway Ie
Eyend
Rustin
Slits Highway Commission
Frank Woukey
Piegesville Chamber of Commerce
Netr Acdy
A. W. Brown
Beevue Chamber
TR. J. Evens
Kenedy Chamber
Sireclars
Wondhilk
Bez County
R. T. Beacley
Wilson County
C. B. Stevenson
San Paiffidy
W. TE
Krands
Pam Smiley
Hob Well
Voad
Ities
Invindle
E. P. Arneson
San Antotin
Joseph Tackitt
Calaveras
Sano Foresr
EW. Schneider
Poth
Gb. A. Beneer
Krimes City
FW. Statken
Ken Toward Copeland
Pettus
Lee Dirks
Tulela
D. E. Roberts
Normanna
F. Spierermenn
Skidmore
John Murphy
Papalote
Aly
Mendenhall
St. Pauly J
Edell
Gregory
G. G. Garrell
Portland
Fly
Armin
Corpus Chriati
A. G. Gandy, Robstown, Meet IN June. Directors From Stanley, Green, Saspamco
Wells City
Weadtatl
Arason
Justin
W. ©. Murray
Greth
Albert Trawalter
Abbott and Resort
Assatiation
Sioton West
Shooting at Motor Company Leaves One Dead and Several Injured
Ray Shelton Jr, 24, a memorial manager at McManus Giam Motor Co, and J B Grier, 44, a secretary treasurer of Uy cancer, were involved in a shooting at the Smith Motor Bases company. Shelton died at hospital from a chest wound, while Grier was wounded. Detective Sgt D J Kelly and investigators mapped the incident as Crum A former bookkeeper for the motor company, Shelton had recently taken over agency duties in Dallas. Crum’s account will be sent to Dallas for review.
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Ray Shelton Jr
Dosath~ Son Avenue
McManus
Giam Motor Company
Broadway
Nix
Motor Company
Tyrsday
Aleeyno J.B. Grier
West Mistle- Lor Avenue
Uy Cancer
Dean
Abowl
Tugeday
Shelton Weenearay
Hianever
Rheintz
Hicks Avenue
Rhelwer
Crumaig
Shelton
Riveter
Sivan
Smith Motor Bases Company
Allcnee
Crum
S.J. Campbell
West Wandlawn Avenue
Saies Maniece
Rheiner
Fedeo
D. ©. Kelly
Petvace
Suriice
Corrigan
Atelle
District Attorney's Office
Edwin Ueeker
Antonia
Dallas
Tinagentens
Ray Shelton Sry
Crum Tormeriy
Tina
Stellan
Grum
Missing Bonds Hidden in Berland Hideout
A man reports $1000 in bonds valued around $1000 vanished from a hiding place at the Berl residence. Police say bonds were missing when examined last Tuesday after the owner checked the location in February and again in February.
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Berl
Gilad
Rupert
Orphanage Faces Fund Shortage Seeks House to House Drive
Protes tant Orphan home directors plan house to house canvass after funds run low says president Mrs Titus A Eldridge and secretary Mrs Ini Hollons. January letters ask for support while repairs and dairy costs rise due to illness sweeping cattle herd and loss of milk supply. Twenty children rely on urgent donor help as the home grapples with increased expenses and slashed herd numbers.
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Orphan Home
Titus A. Eldridge
Ini Eollons
Ijtreetors
Snandal
Howe
Mission Players Announce Five Lead Roles for Family Upstairs
Merv Risinger and John Quinlan star as the five line leads in Mission Players upcoming production The Family Upstairs. Benica Williams and Ered Colman are listed as roster 1 whe adit leads, with the play set to be presented Monday evening May 27 at Tech High School in Hitochin.
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Merv Risinger
John Quinlan
Mission Players
Neween
Benica Williams
Ered Colman
Teoh High School
Hitochin
Leake Deaths A Murder Suicide Verdict Returned
A verdict of murder and death by suicide was returned Wednesday in the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Leake of 280 Primera Drive. Their bodies were found Tuesday along the Docknill Selma road after an eight hour search began Monday following a failed home attempt. Deputies from Precinct No. 3 reported the couple left notes, and local funeral services were curtailed due to health and business reasons. The pair were sent to Paducah, Kentucky, for burial.
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Charles M. Leake
Primera Drive
Hianeo Road
Docknill Selma Road
Maeiealine
Porter Laing
Leakels
Sisin
Padvean
Hateg Fen
Major Granted Leave For Staff Officer In 2nd Division
Major Mert Progrot, assistant chief of staff of the second division for plans and operations, has been granted a leave of s month and 20 days effective July 3. Upon expiration, Major Progrot will revert to duty with the New York Territorial Guard in Newburgh, Rev., for reassignment.
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Leonce
Mert Progrot
Major Broter
Newberg
Rev
New York
Seguin Chamber to Host Thursday Barbecue Event
The Seguin Chamber plans a Thursday barbecue at the Robert-Electric Park in Seguin starting at 7 30 p m. Potter Whaley of San Antonio chairs the planning group with attendees including Reagan Thoreton Pat Swearingen and O G Leon Whaley among others.
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Seguin
Thennual Serum Chamaper Ob Commerce
Steed i Hroert-Electric Park
Potter Whaley
San Antoni Shaiber
Focal Shambar
Inetidte
Reagan Thoreton
Pat Swearingen
O. G. Leon
Wna Whaley
Auditor Visits Inbound Visitor From San Antonio
D 1 Gunningham of Austin, a well known San Antonio resident, was a visitor Wednesday en route to Chicago. The report notes his mute travel and mentions the auditor’s itinerary during the trip.
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Saar
Edda Vogt
Earl
Dan Gideten
Itfort
Iohiyr Qwad
Grates Mercader
Sheldon Vester
Youny Man
England
Sat Antonio
Leroy Bates
Rudy Kristh Hn
Tont Enthusiasis
S.A. Toorseries Wotinday
SND
Clay Gaskey
Walter Reed Hospital
John J. Pershing
International News
Phata
Aiwants Club
Patrets
Foy
Bony
Tle
Alta Office
J. H. Lee
M. Leopold
Mark
Altrisa Club
Vanpaien
Nathaniel Hawthorne Janier School
Soligit
Leake
Major
Rogers
Beverly Dells
Calif
Frank Hake
Buenos Aires
Aregentina
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