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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1938

Page

15

Red and Reel Club tale spawns fishy lore in Dade

A humorous piece from The Brighter Side recounts the Red and Reel club on Hibiscus Island near Mr Al Capone's estate. It lampoons a Liar's Night tradition while defending fishing lore and noting prominent members like Mr Bill Klem and Max Carey.

Hibiscus Island Red and Reef Club Bu] Kem National League Mpire Bill Klem Mr. Klem Ms One Mr. Klear Max Carey Klein Max Corey

Insurgents Seize Prison Guards in Pamplona Clash

In France May 23 report says two thousand captured government soldiers overwhelmed guards in an insurgent prison at Pamplona. A bloody escape attempt failed as insurgents and troops fought, with casualties. Front lines near Tremp and Balaguse reported a government push driving a wedge between positions while Barcelona dispatches noted highway disruption to aid advances.

Hendaye France Pamplon Jesh Wlott Salange Irun Barcelona Balsguer Tremp Sovernment

Ack In Jail After Series Of Auto Incidents

Steven Ruiz 28 of Buena Vista back in jail after a string of accidents involving his truck following a Sunday morning from the county jail. Ruiz with his sister Louisa and a brother Dieadora allegedly quarreled at a woman’s home. deputies said the family fled as neighbors summoned help. A 16 year old riding a bicycle was knocked down and bruised when the truck struck at Sault Flores and Pacific. The truck occupants pursued toward Mission and Pacific, then prevailed on the cousins to return to the scene. Steven and his sister were arrested while others fled. Further collisions occurred at South Flores and Congress streets with a car driven by W. G. Love.

Steven Ruiz Buena Vista Amécr Ruiz Louisa Dieadora Sault Flores Pacific Avenue Robert Wilson Gates Avenue Ted Carl Dorow Simpson Street Mission Rad Bapific Avenue Buttes Steven South Flores Street Congress Avenue W. G. Love Ramsay Road

Couple Hurt When Car Overturns Near Brooksfield

Mr and Mrs F Mair of 673 Magnolia avenue were injured when their car overturned on the old Corpus Christi road southeast of Brooksfield. He cut lip from striking a ditch after misjudging a curve. She sustained a sprained ankle and knee injuries and was taken to Nix hospital.

S. A Mram F. Mair Magnolia Corpus Christ Road Brooksield Mair Tracy Nix Hospital

Medical Technician Examinations Set by U S Service Commission

The U S Oty Service commission announced examinations for medical technicians in the field of biology with a salary of 280.5 yearly. Applications available at the Federal building in Washington. Announcement dated May 23. A note mentions Washington football coach Dave Pree and Mississippi Bube star discussed Redskins involvement.

U. S. Oty Service Commission Federal Washington Jack Kagey Tolly Dave Pree Redskins Paradd

Two More Traffic Lights Installed In City

Police Commissioner Phil Wright announced two additional traffic signal lights funded by parking meters have been installed. One at Guadalupe and Zarramors streets and another at Virginia Boulevard and South Gever g Street. Three lights remain to be installed and will go into operation once suitable sites are found.

Phil Wright Guadalupe Zarramors Streets Virginia Boulevard South Geverg Street Wright

Milam Auto Livery Suspends Operation After Bond Failure

Milam Auto Livery in San Antonio halted business when Taxicab Commissioner King Kenton ordered its fleet condemned for failure to post public liability bonds. Owner Mrs. E. V. Lenin involuntarily withdrew her cabs from service, reducing local taxicab availability.

San Antonio Milam Auto King Kenton Mra E. V. Lenin

Victim of Bandits Loses His Shirt on Pine Avenue

A Monday morning robbery on Pine Avenue near the Sotho Packie passenger area left a man robbed of 86 in cash and a necklace. A companion woman reportedly accompanied the bandits and fled as police arrived.

W. M. Alelah Oleander Streat Nepress Pine Avenue Slathan Atbonk

Proctor Market Prices Steady Amid Rain Slowdown

Weather slows shipments as Proctor market reportsunchanged prices for dairy poultry and eggs while fruit and vegetable prices show mixed moves amid advancing season demand. Cantaloupes peaches and cucumbers rise on growing supplies. California cherries drop to three dollars per lug and Texas cucumbers sell around two dollars per bushel on the commission market.

California Texas Louisiana Priges Central America Calif Garlig Turin Caliz Bie & Deven Idaho

FDR and Hull to Confer on International Crisis

President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull planned a 3 40 this afternoon conference announced by White House secretary Stephen T Barry at his morning briefing. The White House said the talks would cover the general situation surrounding the international crisis.

F.D.R Hull Washington Roosevelt White House Stephen T. Barry

Steel Operations Fall to 29 Percent in Week Decline

Steel industry weekly output drops to 29 percent of capacity this week, down from 30.7 percent last week. Production figures for the steel operations show a continued slowdown with a 1.7 point decrease from the prior period.

New York Cayelty Mit Auierdoai Steel Toghitntes

Two men sought after brutal Denver park attack

Police hunt two men for a severe assault in City Park after a nude, unconscious woman, Emma Rormera, 24, was found with multiple jaw fractures, a broken chin, facial cuts, and near eye loss. She told officers she met two men at a downtown drug store, drank with them, rode in a car, then was dumped in the park as it passed.

Denver Emma Rormera G. A. Brush

Mrs Lizzie Hauser Funeral Rites Set

Mrs. Lizzie Hauser 71 founder of Star Floral will be buried Monday at 3 p.m. at the Baldu s residence. She died Saturday at the home of Mrs. Charles Baldus 304 Mangala drive. Survived by two sisters Mrs R F Neumann San Antonio and Mrs B Kalb Houston. Officiating minister Rev A Wolter.

Lizzie Hauser Lizaig Hauser Star Floral Company Hey Slea Charles Baldus Man- Galay Drive San Antonio R. F. Neumann

Judge Joe Montaguer Sits in for Ollion in San Antonio

In Geve, Judge Joe Montaguer of Bart Stockton presided Monday in place of Judge John F. Ollion of the Third District court. Jurisdiction issues delayed other districts. Montaguer is reported improving and may return to the bench next week.

Ft, Stockton S. A Joe Montaguer Bart Stockton John F. Oliion Geve Uhird Onion Ilabo Hix

Economical Luxury Pattern for 60 Inch Cloth Drawn

Advertisement offers a 60 inch cloth pattern with string motifs and cloth crosture, priced at 10 cents or 2 cents with stamps. Instructions request plainly pattern number, pattern name, address, and guidance for stitching.

Ces Wal San Antony

Uncertainty Sends Europe Stocks Off

European stock markets fell as uncertainty gripped investors amid mixed prospects for peace. The dollar strengthened while speculators dumped currencies. early quotes showed the pound at about 49 3 4 to the dollar.

Europe London

Cavalry Brigade Set for Attack on Fort Knox

The Seventh Cavalry Brigade with modern mechanized gear travels 400 miles north to Fort Knox Kentucky to stage an “attack” on the federal gold repository Brig. Gen. Daniel Van Voorhis commands the mission from Fort Knox while a for defending squadron from Indiana joins the security effort Police report a man named Willur Ellis at 216 Taylor Street Moaukiy claims theft of a sighted object during the event.

Fort Knox Fort Oglethorpe Seventh Cavalry Daniel van Voorhigs Fort. Knox Tony POG Saolun Willur Ellis Taylor Street Moaukiy Scinvang Hig

Missing Betty Jane Hobbs Vanishes Into Niagara River

May 23 Worth Tonawanda New York Police search for four year old Betty Jane Hobbs who disappeared Friday while playing near the Niagara River. Police believe possible murder or accidental fall. Over 3000 volunteers canvassed riverfront. clothing found by a former convict is being questioned.

Worth Tonawanda Mick Betty Jane Hobbs Niagara River Frederick Hoffert Ches Convics

Cedillo Reported Prepared in Air

Mexican observers speculate Gen. Cedillo may deploy air forces as an insurrection unfolds. Sources in Mexico say U S and German planes have been kept ready for possible intervention. Government aircraft are already on the scene attempting to quell the uprising.

Cedillo Brownsville ING

Wrong Addresses Cost 240 Checks

Wrong addresses led to 240 unemployment benefit checks being held up or rerouted in Texas. Investigators traced errors to incomplete recipient data and postal misdirection, prompting a review of address verification practices by the unemployment office and partner agencies.

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