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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1938
Page
13
A fragment from a column notes a curious Texas custom in Austin where shoe shop signs claim interiors are shined. The piece recalls old times and mentions Emile and Marcel Robin connected with Fiesta parade floats, then hints at a resident named Harry Cabeest and peculiar street scenes as Corpus Christi celebrations approach.
Fragmentary OCR cites Charles S Clair band at Hotel Plymouth in New York City and references to Eka Bastar and Waller Stepules. Mentions Al Garcia in San Antonio, postcards from Berlin, and a girl group act called The Three Dancing Dell s touring Germany. Includes stray club and college notes with garbled names and places.
A garbled letter or transcript shows a speaker flinging insults and offbeat threats. Phrases reference swearing off, papers, and odd bon mots. The tone is chaotic with fractured sentences and scattered slang. No clear events or dates emerge.
Virginia Lee Owen, a child from Virginia, was killed when her father's truck rolled forward as the family entered their driveway. The girl leaned from the vehicle in motion and her foot was caught beneath the wheels. The accident occurred shortly after the parents, Mr and Mrs G H Owen, returned home with the oil from their trip. The judge in the case was Raymond Gerhardt Mou day.
Special deputy constable Rudy Giddings, 28, was jailed after he drew a pistol and attempted to arrest two quarrelling men outside a Broadway establishment. The pair, Ploud Walker and Wilbur Elis, resisted with a third man who drew a pistol to aid them. Giddings faced gun charges, while Walker, Elis, and the would be rescuer Frank Warton faced respective counts.
Brackenridge High School ROTC honored cadets with trophies and medals for drill, attendance, and scholarship. Major awards included the National Guard medal to Captain William Matthews and the Lone Star State award to Cadet Colonel Tom Betherington. Additional prizes recognized best drilled companies and platoons, with individual medals presented by Annie Post No. 2 American Legion and the Reserve Officers Association in San Antonio.
A Texas delegation led by the South Texas Chamber of Commerce will travel to Washington on May 30 with other groups to press for locating one of four $1 million cotton research laboratories in Texas. Secretary Wallace of agriculture and other officials will participate. The laboratories were authorized by Congress. Friday marked the annual meeting of the board of directors of the chamber at the Faust Hotel in New Braunfels with officer elections and activity reports.
Fifty candidates received degrees in a ceremony conducted by Council 786 Knights of Columbus at Columbus Nalr. Fourth degree knights and local KC members participated in the initiation services, which included a breakfast at the Gunter Hole on Sunday morning.
A man named Pred A Zalmanalg, 44, reported a robbery after a gunman forced him to drive to Ostrom drive. The assailant took $12 and had Zalmanalg strip before fleeing. Zalmanalg borrowed trousers from Z C White at 829 East Magnolis Street and went to a police station to file a report.
Col and Mrs Tommy Tompkins, a 74 year old retired veteran, had been under treatment at Fort Sam Houston hospital and reportedly showed great improvement. Officials indicated he could leave the hospital in a day or two.
Fragmentary note describes noseprint identification for dogs and animals as a form of insurance against misidentification, mentioning Ana and San Antonio. It hints at a new method akin to biometric checks, though details are unclear.
Olga, a 45 year old seller cog, is linked to Mr and Mrs G E Han cock of Gehrey avenue. The report notes noseprint features as distinct as human fingerprints, with two dogs likely not alike. Observers emphasize owner patience and ink removal from noses before prints.
Eight Brackenridge music students won prizes at the national band contest in Abilene from May 19 to 21. Otto Zoeller directed instrumental music. top honors went to Pred Howy snare drum solo and Carol Comstock French horn in first division. Byron Brice conducting in first division. Harold Guetttert tuba and Irving Driehood cornet in second division. Woodwind quintet also placed first with members Anna Mane Geyer bassoon, Gerol Comstock French horn, Audrey Zoeller oboe, Irving Driewradt clarinet, Jennie Lee Hawkins flute, and Anna Mate Geyer as accompanist.
Miss Yarvis Leeds reported being attacked on Sabiss Avenue in Manay, knocked unconscious after a man struck her on the head with a pistol when she refused to give money. She was treated for head injuries at Robert and Green hospital.
A fragmented political column mocks Republican strategy and public spending. It references 1940, a federal aid package, and Pennsylvania primaries, using satirical slang and garbled phrasing to critique party leverage and messaging.
A Mojave desert lizard about 22 inches long was presented to the San Aniguia zoo by A Trifon of Los Angeles Galt. Trifon called the police Sunday reporting the lizard with Set, Staley W Fitch for Pred Stark. The creature was sent to the 209 Monday 4 1 pace tar.
James Hoc, a 14 year old Eagle Scout from La Coste, travels 28 miles weekly to San Antonio for Latoniona meetings with Scout troop 26. His father Harry Moch ferries him each Friday night, continuing a family tradition rather than missing the long journey for local gatherings.
A 45 year old Mexican was held Monday as a suspect in the slaying of 22 year old Hope El vondo of Tavernia. Sheriff George R. Boothe said the investigation linked a child’s belongings and a trail from the crime scene to the Mexican’s residence. The body of Hope was found Friday, battered in a nearby thicket. A second person was detained briefly. officials emphasized keeping the man in custody amid local unrest. Services for the child were held Sunday with family and friends present.
The Field Artillery school at Tech High will host a captain class on camouflage and a lieutenant class on field artillery. G. C. Shea serves as an instructor for the Drew-inyturred forby- Trt program.
A garbled but readable set of want ad items lists a fierovan flat for sale at 31650, a furnished ad room at Moosevelt Avenue for 322.50 monthly, a one bedroom unfurnished at 36 East French for 238 monthly, a Stronm unfurnished house at 243 Rockwood for 582.60 monthly, a small service-station with parking in the business sector for sale at 600, and a Dodge touring sedan priced at 145. Various classifications referenced include 27, 8, and others, with additional items and prices partially legible from the ad block.
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