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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

18

Political Campaign Echoes and Local Roads Mentioned

A fragmented report recalls Gilbert Mark Serda’s campaign influence and notes on railroads from Houston to Richmond to Rosenberg and Wharton. It mentions the Macaroni road and San Antonio’s activity, with reference to local radio operators and a gambling note about a dime for a shot at $100.

Houston Richmond Rosenberg Wharton Yeas Trallar Johawn San Antonio

Wazy Texas Telephony Tales And Local Odds And Ends

A fragmentary Texas clipping records varied notes from radio station number confusions to local curiousities. It mentions KONO changing its dial after similar numbers to Ere department and a lighthearted note about a letter delivery on Rural Route 3 in Wilmington. It also notes Karl Abel marrying, formerly a theater organist, and a playful aside about avocado handling at a Seguin grocery.

KONO Ere

Local figures share life events and plans in mixed notes

Lorenn Bonner a nurse, Abey's Ann Dietzel romance noted with plans for a Hawaii wedding. Elmore Gharvey works on drone design, Lolise retires from a Medina Lake trip. Marton Hogue recalls weight loss efforts and appetite changes after bicycle riding. plans to continue reducing.

Marton Hogue Hought Hontusn

Thief Steals Goods Worth 100 From Several Homes

report details multiple thefts across the area including items valued at about 100 dollars. victims include H J Engle at 3915 South Prora street and J Aldeldge at 200 Main avenue with cots stamps jewelry and an adding machine taken. other losses involve fur coat and clothing valued at 175 dollars on Morales street.

H. J. Engle South Prora Street Dia Engle J. ¥. Aldeldge Main Avenue Fix Muth Travis Street Paul Samjoyal Morales Street Old Nollce

Range Pastor Near Death in Freak Auto Accident

The 40 year old Louis A. Blinka of Runge Texas was near death after a freak auto crash near the Southern Pacific tracks. His mother Frances 70 and sister Frances 22 were injured when the vehicle turned over and wrecked through a fence. Deputy Winston aided in stopping an incoming freight train, and track repairs were expected for hours. Bilka had been transferred recently from Blessing to Runge.

Louis A. Blinka Bhautt Rimge Texas Santa Rosa Hospital Osage Lictributing Company U-tin Neste Blinka Misa Bayaiees Bilaka Bilaka Ha Winston Corpus Christ Winston Leo Gilngee Blessing Runge

Tunnel Leads Toward Alamo City Mystery

A brick-tined tunnel unearthed near 421 Live Oak Street extends toward the Alamo, covered now by tin and dirt. Resident Amado Moreno recalls its discovery by accident years ago, with locals speculating it may be an old Catholic priest passage from missions in the 1800s. The disused tunnel, damp and overgrown, sits abandoned as authorities inspect its origin.

Alamo Jor Moreno Live Oak Street Amado Moreno Joe Moreno Satelloy Bechlise

Old Age and Survivors Insurance Claims Report

Social Security board San Antonio office manager J McCarthy Jr reports monthly totals of 21 670 old age claims paid and 23 070 disability claims paid with all benefits totaling 61 541 819 and an average of 71 15 dollars. Claims certified since January 1 197 have reached 924 813 with 315 721 642 in lump sums.

J. McCarthy Jr San Antonio Social Security Board

Backyard feud ends in double shooting death

In a family feud at 409 Elvira Street and 1621 Guadalupe Street, Jose Granado 42 was killed and Romana Granado 34 injured when shot twice in the back. Police seek Jesus Melendez for questioning. Antonia Melendez 49 booked for attempted murder of Martin Granado, 3, an adopted son. Witnesses include Narciso Melendez 26 and Manuel Gutierrez 24.

Pollod Ong Mor Elvira Steel Jose Granado Romana Granado Robert B. Green Hospital Jesus Melendez Granado Antonia Melendez Jesus Martin Granado Sir Hsldiia Percy Naresso Melendez Elvira Street Manuel Guitardo Guadalupe Street Narciso Melendes Granada Melesfez

Luckett Appointed at Robert Green Hospital Board Action

Robert Green Hospital board of managers approved the appointment of Worth M. Luckett as X ray technician replacing J B Pattiels who resigns effective June 1. Also approved were Mrs G L Fling as stenographer and L D Gohrnen as night watchman for the new clinic building under construction.

Feibleman to Replace Maght in Pilgrimage Tour

Rabbi Julian Feibleman of Temple Sinai New Orleans replaces Rabbi Macht who cannot attend. The team includes Rev Harry Carr of Wheeling Avenue Christian Church Tuls a Okla and Rev Michael J Ahern SJ Weston College. Meetings are planned at Thomas Jefferson High School Wednesday and Thursday with the team’s itinerary.

Julian Peibleman Sinai New Orleans Wolf Machi Wace National Council of Jews and Christians Pormenly Temple Keneseth Philadelphia Felbleman Rabbi Macht Harry Carr Wheeling Avenue Christian Church Tidsa Okla Michael J. Ahern S. J Weston College Weston Mass Hastings Harrison Thomas, Thomas Jefferson High School

Snuff Craze Returns Despite Cigarette Popularity

A revived snuff fad grips the public with terms like swiiffboxer and snuff-boxes reappearing in shops. About $36,000 worth of snuff was sold in San Antonio annually, with 1000 ten-cent boxes sold daily, especially among young women. Snuff use grows as some regret quitting cigarettes, with new guitar-shaped snuff boxes and varied aromas.

San Antonio Heinsberg's Jewelry Company

Miss Mitchell to Represent Jefferson High at Kingsville Event

Mary Katherine Mitchell a Jefferson High School senior from 234 Donald Son Avenue has been chosen to represent her school at the coronation ceremonies in Kingsville. Her escort will be W. W. Worrell, a former school beau, and Mitchell is a member of the National Honor Society and captain sponsor of the Jefferson band. The celebration will be held Saturday.

Miss Mitchell Mary Katherine Mitchell Jefferson High School Turaday Coronation Acronomics Anne A. and I. College Kinesville Belle Jefferson Kingsville W. W. Worrell Misa

Blonde Gun Moll Abducts Man in Los Angeles Ride

A bikini gun moll abducted Joe Wyerd near 1141 1 2 Flores Street in Los Angeles, forcing him into a dented auto and stealing $4.50 before dumping him in front of Park Commissioner Indals Teldale’s home on Camp Street. He cited being forced into the car on the 10 block of South Flores Street at 11790 PM Monday.

L. A Joe Wyerd Goth Flores Street South Flores Streep Indals Teldale Camp Streat

Local Zoo Eyes Purchase of Albino Donkey Carriers

A garbled report notes trainer Jack Sellers and dealer Terry court discussing prices for albino donkeys from interior Mexico with a $20 per head duty. It mentions San Antonians and Pilon, pink-skinned animals, and a plan to bring creatures to a local zoo, with uncertainty on who will acquire them and how Titan will be used for training.

Pilon Jack Sellers Interior Mexico San Antonis Flas van Ant Hr Zoo Titan

Baering Down On the News By ARTHUR Bugs Baer

A garbled historical column hints at royalty and international relations, with a quirky critique of etiquette and neighborly policy. It notes preparations for a royal visit and domestic reactions to ceremonial displays, suggesting social tensions and public interest in pageantry.

Arthur Bugs Baer Dock Wml

Ojeda Sentenced to Eight Months in Federal Court

Ojeda was sentenced by Judge R. J. McMillan to eight months in a federal corrections facility in Game by the Bederad district court Friday morning. He pleaded guilty to aiding aliens to enter the United States unlawfully and was arrested recently at his Austin home.

Seotoardy Olevin We Federal Gorreo- Worl Institution R. J. Mcmillan Bederadistrict Ojeda Alies United States Austin

Regular Reserve Officers Meeting at Plaza Hotel Gallioon

Monthly meeting of the San Antonio chapter of the Reserve Officers Association will be held at the Plaza Hotel Gallioon on Wednesday. Speakers will include Colonel Faikbur, Colonel St. M. Copper, and Lieutenant A. H. Willson.

Sat Antonio Reserve Officers Association Plaza Hotel Gallioon Wil le Vieut Faik Heard A. H. Willson

Bridge Repairs Accelerate on Mexico Route to City

Seven hundred crews toil on the Nuevo Laredo Mexico City highway as two of five damaged bridges are repaired. Remaining bridge work will be complete by June 1 with three eight hour shifts seven days a week to rush completion, Wil Tian of the Inter American Highway association said.

Nuevo Laredo Mexico City Wil- Tian Harrison Forkong Monterrey Victoria Furdong

Fall Fatal to Pauline Rahe in Carnival

A fatal accident at a Maryland carnival ends the life of Pauline Rahe thirty. The 10 year old from San Antonio, while a performer in the Eaton Sisters act, was fatally injured when a 80 foot prop failed during a trapeze routine. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rahe, were en route to the town by airplane at the time.

Mya Berne Eaton San Antonio The Net Mexico Gathering Moonny Cleo Balan Misa’ Eaton Nancy Hutton Not. i Grackcividgs. Parc Miss Rahe Cobb

Uncertain tunnel mystery puzzles Moreno and neighbors

Residents and investigators seek answers as a buried tunnel is uncovered repeatedly over several days. Moreno claims a passageway of suspected value but details remain unknown. Authorities question purpose and origin as the site remains unexplained today.

Moreno Severn Times Fins Moreno

Milan cafeteria to host engineers meeting Saturday night

Four heating and ventilating engineers will attend a meeting at the Milan cafeteria at 7 p.m. Saturday. Kurth, chief engineer for the Anemomat Corporation, will be present.

South Texas Dingler Amers Jenny Seeley Milan Jeeta Apinker FL J Kurth Anemomat Corporation

From the Want Ads Highlights in West Hollywood and Nearby Rentals

A scrambled ad listing mentions a new S room banse at M47 West Hollywood for sale at 4876, several rental offers including a furnished apartment at 021 Dawson, a 6-room unfurnished collage at 209 University, furnished rooms at a hotel on 104 South Street, light housekeeping rooms at 221 Norp airs, and an office warehouse at 3208 Avenue GB with monthly costs.

West Hollywood Parkmoor Pace Cho If Hotel South Street

Burglar Steals Antique Jewelry from Mrs Surkey

A burglar stole antique jewelry Tuesday from Mrs. W. I. Surkey of North Monumental Street. Loot includes a dinner ring, diamond cuff links, watch, and diamond stud pins. Police note further possible items from other addresses on South Ato and Flores streets, including a radio and livestock.

W. I. Surkey Bis North Monumental Street Bis Surkey Sewing Machine Service Company South Ato Street Aine South Flores Street George Predwick West Elsmere Place Bernice Johnson Rene Yom Wert Magnolia Avenue A. Alien Feralva Street

Boy Scout Camporal in Olmos Park with Thirty Troops

Thirty local Boy Scout troops will join a two day Camporal at Olmos Park Friday and Saturday. Patrols will cook, compete in Pilteen Mei events, and awards will be given for best work. George P. Barnett will direct the camping and staff, assisted by S. Warkey. Charles E. Bear, Braniff Airways VP, spoke to the San Antonio Ad club on advertising and travel relations.

Alamo Sten Olmos Park Somits George PL Barnett Chaiman Pellviter S. Warkey Beard Charles E. Bear Braniff Airways San Antonio Advertiaine Club

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