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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
21
A dated cinema critique laments changes in mystery plots from murder confession finales to jokey twists. It ponders audience clues about motives in The Star of Midnight and The Tin Man, noting shifts toward lighter tones and less explicit denouements in contemporary thrillers.
A garbled, sensational string of lines mentions a murderer, a hero aunt, temple impersonator, and a jiujitsu angle. It references detectives wrestling, a window jump escape, undertakers, and various named figures including Guy Allizen, Mildred Bestin, Clyde Wentland, and J H Galvert. The passage blends showbiz gossip with crime talk and disjointed anecdotes.
Revival services at Theo Avenue Baptist Church will be conducted by Evangelist Rev. D. W. Langham and Pastor Rev. Jim E. Black. The evangelistic meetings are advertised as nightly at 7:30 p.m. with singing led by Rev. Black and a notable evangelist crew.
A Medina Lake drowning was abandoned by firemen on Thursday as Ernest Duliing of 206 Wilinw steel was identified as the missing man. Drowning occurred in about 50 feet of water near Brackenridge High, with a search continuing earlier but halted for the night.
Magdalene Rodriguez led the Pecan Shellers union dispute causing a clash on Trinidad and Calima streets in April. Four charges against Rodriguez and his wife covered unlawful assembly and assault with fines totaling 129, paid from the shellers union funds. Antonio Rodriguez’s charge was reduced to simple assault. The agreement, with prosecutors and defense, formed a peace settlement among local parties and attorneys, ending the courtroom disturbance.
N Jaye, once tried in 1924 for assault to murder and later freed after his conviction was affirmed, was arrested after six years on the loose. Sheriff West Je received word from Edinburgh that Jaye is held there. He will be brought back to serve a five year jail term. Records show E B A Graham stabbed in 227 and Jaye listed for assault to murder early on 923. Jury found aggravated assault with ex post facto deadlines and the case reached the Court of Criminal Appeals in December 1028 before Jaye disappeared. His appeal bond was forfeited.
Postmaster Dan J. Quell Taureau begins a survey of furnishing needs for the new federal building and post office. A PWA grant of 145000 funds construction, with 3270000 now appropriated for the project. Architect Ralph H. Cameron reports furnishings planned for the new building.
The Negro Singers, a peer radio and concert group, will perform Sunday evening at Thayin Park Melbowist Church. They will lead the opening of the service with spirituzis and muin bers replacing congregational singing. The public is invited.
Deputies report a holdup at R and Brem in Indiana Street area by a bandit who forced the driver to Pine Street and Mayfield Avenue. The victim was driven to Leon Creek road and forced to surrender cash and valuables before the bandit fled. Police pursued a start of the search with investigators Bryant and Bunt leading the probe.
The governor named two special justices to sit in the Fourth Court for the Wealthen of the World vs Angela G de Moraida case. Chief Justice John A Bickett Jr is disqualified for former ties to the organization, and Justice Shulth also recuses as a party holder. James Davis, former Bexar County judge, becomes chief justice with Lewis Jones of Corpus Christi as associate justice.
Maj. M. W. Sullivan of the Second division has been granted 25 days of absence starting June 2. Upon expiration of leave he will report to San Francisco for duty at the Ninth Corps area headquarters.
City officials delay action on a state vacation law providing six day weeks and 19 day vacations for city Hremen and Dolhemién. The delay continues until after Ture 1 with police commissioner Phil Wright involved in the discussions.
Seven year old Richitt Conaway of 131 West Kings Highway on Blanco Road was reported recovering after being struck by a car in the 1209 block. The incident involved the St. Edward's University guard alumni and a local address in San Antonio.
A group of youths described as the Boy Gangsters appeared in Gatesville juvenile court on a Tuesday morning. Judge Frost Woodhull sentenced two to five years in reform school, others to shorter probationary terms. Detectives testified the gang, including Raymond Lape and Manuel Leden, had confessed to car thefts valued at about 2200 dollars from Western States shows on West Houston Street. Additional youths faced charges for burglary, robbery, and assault, with one escaping from the courthouse second story window during proceedings.
A local Centennial committee plans to raise six hundred thousand dollars for the 1938 Centennial celebration. Money will fund the event and related projects. The discussion occurred at a meeting in the municipal auditorium chaired by Morris Siren. Leaders from over 100 civic, religious, and social groups were invited to contribute plans.
Commander J D Leviney head of the Eighth Naval district and Lieut Com E V Tyerson will visit San Antonio May 20 to inspect the focal naval recruiting office. They are accompanied by officers from the South Texas district based in Houston.
Students of San Antero Junior College present three one act plays at Brackenridge School Auditorium at 2 pm with entertainment between acts. A dance will follow in the gymnasium after the show.
May 16 report notes soldiers expect early bonus payments amid divisions over further funds and rising taxes. The piece hints a bill will alter the situation, with ongoing debate and public concern as the initial payments loom.
Benlor High school receives the Ross Volunteers Windal award for 1935 nb. The honor honors a cadet trainer, a staff sergeant in the corps, and a junior engineering student from Bracken pidge college. Trainer is listed as a leader and part of B cone xy camps of engineers. He lives with his mother Mrs L M Tevit at 127 Hammond avenue.
Miss Well Zing, national vice president of Junior Hadassah, will deliver the annual address at Agudas Achim synagogue in Minneapolis. Rabbi David Tamarkin will conduct the regular services, followed by a reception in the Hebrew school building.
Kiwanis officials plan to attend an international parley with pre-convention meetings of the San Antonio Kiwanis club at the Gunter Hotel Friday at noon. Tom Husselten, chair of the international committee on Russic, will read the club in songs. Glen Hatless, Oklahoma national treasurer, will extend greetings, with William J Carrington, International president, present.
A board of officers has been appointed at Fort Sam Houston to conduct preliminary examinations of applicants for commissions in the chaplain corps of the regular army. The board includes Major Jay D. Mingos Medical Corps, Maj. Gra J. Cohee and William J. Gleavy Chaplain Corps, and First Lieut. John T. Wiltoyne Chaplain Corps.
Lieutenant Gerald C. Simpson of the Twenty third Marines returns to duty at the regiment while Lt. Liewt. Dutt W. Suarith of the Twenty third infantry is detailed on detached service with Camp Bullis caretaking detachment.
A burglary occurred at a boarding house on Wednesday night. Thieves took jewelry valued at 800 dollars from a dresser drawer after forcing a window. The owner reported a diamond bar pin, a ring, and other pieces stolen. Br. G. C. Shoat of 122 East Rosewood reported the incident. No injuries or further details provided.
Chairman aA Callen of Urbina will officiate at a Kiwanis International fine rce committee meeting here Friday as prep for the Sunday night opening of the annual conventon. G Hatfield international treasurer and Charles S Howley international trustee will attend the all day meeting. Carl Endicott, Huntingdon, arrived in San Antonio Thursday with other officers due in the city Friday morning.
In the Aamo area seven farmers prepare for the Sept Jamboree in Washington. The group focuses on slowfully-equipped wellness to be featured, with packs including beading and clotting, while dental topics are also mentioned.
Fifty one Texas A and M graduates will join 193 newly commissioned men in the Texas Army ROTC corps to be ordered to active duty after graduation. From 437 senior ROTC graduates in the region, 31 will train with infantry artillery or signal units at Fox Seminar Houston. seven engineers go to Fort McIntosh and Port Croke.
George J. Brewey was re elected president of the Texas Funeral Directors association during a session at the Gunter Hotel. Wilmer G. Wallas of Houseolds retired as president and new officers were installed, including Harley Spellmaar, John Daniel, David Peel, Marcus Gibron, Robert Martial as vice presidents, F. M. Compton as treasurer, and James Orr as secretary. Professor W. J. Collier of New York arranged embalming services under the state board supervision.
Tech rehearsals for the senior play Hello Barcelona run day and night at San Antonio Yucoaitenn and Technical School. About 290 students and faculty are involved, with 49 chorus costumes and 15 for principals, while a Spanish set is being created.
Two cars in the darktown district reported burglaries with valuables taken. Items include a pistol, camera, $25 spectacles, and a total loss of about $550. Names linked to cases include Vallabies, Thomas Etheridge, and Mrs. Steup, with addresses on Kayton, West French, Ludlwood, and Myrtle streets.
Stanley Wilbur Denlekk of Gac Antonio, son of the Reverend and Ms. GF Bohinlatk, 16 the Rover man of the eradiating class of St atudents at Southwestern university, Georgetown, to Was. announced Thursday. Bohinlatk, with 9A avers age of £ 3.90 per tent for his four year's Work, Will be the only echular graduating magia cum laude.
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