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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
4
A lighthearted photo feature showcases a litter of puppies with mute smiles and expressive faces. Credits go to noted cameraman R. A. Hanks, whose images may evoke memories of readers’ own dogs or people they know.
A Florida to Manhattan flight arrived two hours late after circling Washington for 45 minutes. A dog in the passenger box greeted arrivals at Idlewild, while rain and chilly conditions followed, with a witty note about rainmakers and Mayor O’Dwyer. The driver complained of water-related woes to his garden and threatened to move if conditions persist.
E V Darling reports from Las Vegas Ney near the Flamingo about desert life and air conditioned rooms. He muses on wig hair sourced for $100 a pound, Hollywood wearers, Lucy Moore, and trivia on inventors, theater hoodoos, and a Brooklyn xylophone player tale.
Sylvester Wilson of 247 JW Olmosdr and Lee Ray Curry of 523 Rudolph were arraigned before U S Commissioner P A Lockhart on forging and passing a U S Treasury check for 51 dollars. Wilson posted 500 dollar bond while Curry posted 250 dollars. the case proceeds.
Confabs announced by L. Powell chairing the chamber convention committee include ten additional gatherings in San Antonio for 1950 and 1951. Events list the Southwest Singing convention in May, Water Drifters statewide in July, NAB regional and AWBA softball meetings in September, and other trades and professional group meetings through October with attendee totals from 500 to 1200.
Landis Harold O'Brien age 22 of New Braunfels was charged Tuesday in a complaint before U S Commissioner FP Lockhart with theft of a cook's manual from Randolph AFB. He was released on a 250 dollar temporary bond. The complaint was filed by the FEL.
The Wesley House Community Center hosts its annual mother daughter party on Friday night. Girls from the center will perform an exhibition square dance and display samples of their artwork.
The Alamo Heights Lions club prepared for the third annual state square mat ic festival with a folk show at 8 30 p m Sunday at Sunken Garden theater featuring exhibition dancing and ballad singing. Dancers include Amarillo Barn Dancers and groups from San Antonio Austin and Bandera with Brownie McNeil and Minerva Zamora as ballad singers. Square dances are set for St Marys Roller rink Sunday and Monday. Tickets available through local Lions clubs and outlets. free dance clinic at Alamo Heights Lions building Monday.
Miss Savannah Martin sues A. al Monier and co in Forty-fifth District court for $75,000, claiming injuries from a July 8 1949 explosion at Earl Abel's restaurant Broadway and Fig brand avenue. She alleges negligence for not shutting off gas during plumbing work.
A fragment notes a light want ad titled The Turning Point Jot a San Antonio urging action and profit with a 41232 reference. The readable text hints at a promotional or classified notice format common to old papers.
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