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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1940
Page
9
In a jumble of notices and anecdotes, readers hear of rum bottle labels white and gold tied to trade lore, a curbside dispute in Avant Avenue with a brisk waterlogged scene, and a thrift of travel gear lists for auto tourists. Local figures like Walter Winchell are cited, and Mrs. Robert McBurnet visits San Angelo.
Hollywood gossip notes reveal Colwabis bought the birth film The Fight for Me for milestone release. Critics praised Pere Lorento’s production as educational, while many women protested the birth scenes. The piece also teases West Point epic with Tyrone Power, Walter Brennan, and new production plans.
A garbled column by Arthur Bugs Back mocks newsroom pressures as firefighters vote on gear upgrades amid a chaotic, irreverent street scene. The piece blends satire with surreal phrases about hats, hoses, and a restless public mood.
Daily vacation Bible schools will be conducted by Beacon Hill Presbyterian church at Leon Springs and San Antonio church. Leon Springs opening Monday. Miss Massge Banks of Richmond Virginia will direct the Leon Springs school aided by Eugene Wood. Bearon Hill church session runs June 10 to 21 with Pastor Mr A V Bannd overseeing the organization. Four to twelve year old children invited.
The Allday family kept Skippy a nervous bobcat born near King Tanch jist Aunul. After moving from Hot Wells to a quieter home, then to Brackenridge park zoo, Skippy struggled with noise and traffic but remained a pleasant companion, sleeping at the foot of the bed and gently keeping watch.
Jewelry thefts valued near two thousand dollars were reported as police investigated multiple incidents Saturday. Victims include Mrs. Bernice Duncan of 119 Henry Street, Mrs. W. J. Poller at 1835 Schley Avenue, Mrs. Marie Brooks of 316 Cumpston Street, and Mrs. Caludaris Garza at 211 Morales Street. Stolen items range from diamond brooches and a lavalier to rings and table silver from the Menger hotel. A prowler was frightened away from Beatrice Moreno’s window at 628 East Commerce Street, while someone on the front porch at 3310 West Martin Street turned off lights.
Dorothy Tulal presents a pupil recital in the Texas Military Institute Auditorium at 8 p m on Saturday with Miss Mildred Strasser as accompanist. Participants include Sera Joe Robertson Shirley Kagny Mary Oliver Patty Forester Richard Vander Straten Louis Yates John Yates Robert Oliver Lella Kidd Pally Lipscomb Sally Ann Gueringer Loretty Guido Bessie Wally Milby Booth Cynthia Fit Joan Herweck Jaret Herweck Jean Elise Taylor Emily Vander Straten Joyce Chamberlain Nora GUL Nancy Jackson Bucy Chapman Martha Lynn Muller Norma Tait Sample Ann Cox Eleanor Allen Pally Guenther and Joan Cox.
The Three Hundred Forty-fifth Field Artillery unit will meet at Tech High on Monday with Capt. H. Hegemann to discuss meeting engagements selection and occupation of position in a lecture at the troop school setting forth training and duties.
Five local residents sustained injuries in a series of auto crashes overnight. One vehicle jumped a curb, struck a house, and halted near the start of its run. Minor bruises were reported for Larry Kiows, driver of the vehicle at 409 Bush Mayfield Boulevard. Ernestine Edwards, 17, suffered a head laceration when she slipped and fell against a car door. Maude Stewart, 32, sustained cuts and bruises when struck by a passing vehicle on South Fines Street and Glen Ayonuic. Mrs. W. L. Bathlew, 26, was struck as she crossed at Westie toe Avenue and Kings Court. Antonia Soto, 7, suffered a head injury near East Mistletoe. All were treated at Robert B. Grey hospital.
Kuykendall filed for state representative Place No. 4 with Janes Miler as assistant to Will Morriss of the Bexar County Democratic executive committee. The seat vacated by P. E. Dickison is open while Kuykendall, listed as a salesman, joins Temple Wheeler and Pat Jefferson in the race.
The Y W C A health education department announces a summer swim program starting June 3. Classes for girls 6 to 14 meet Monday and Thursday from 9 to 12. 12 classes for older girls run Tuesday and Friday at the same hours. Business girls classes are 5 30 to 7 30 p m Monday and Thursday. The pool will be open for men and women on Wednesday and Sunday.
Mrs. Esther Lindaught president of the San Antonio Rosicrucian center will discuss the fundamentals of Rosicrucian Christianity at 7 p.m. Sunday in the army tent at the Gunter hotel. The public is invited.
A sprawling list outlines Saturday radio programming across stations WORL KARE KTSA KONO KTSA and others. It notes news, music, dance, talk, and special features with varying times from 5 PM to past midnight, including children segments, public affairs, and cultural programs.
Traffic Captain Allen announced an order limiting traffic enforcement to military personnel on protected reservations after a clash with city police. An exchange between military and city officers followed a night chase into a restricted zone, with warnings to protect reservation boundaries and detain violators.
The Rev H C Ziehe pastor of the Government THU Laitherati church left San Antonio on a speaking tour. He will address audiences in Longview Columbus and Miling. Dr P F Heid WI will preach at the Government Hill church Sunday morning and President William Kraushaat of Texas Lutheran College will speak Sunday week. The Rev M A Falkenberg will lead Wednesday evening service. Hicks Jr son of Mr and Mrs J C Hicks of San Antonio will receive a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at graduation exercises on May 2 at Aquitene Christian college.
The opening of the San Francisco air [air?] for another season will be the subject of a half hour broadcast over the Columbia network tonight KTSA 1 30. Also for tonight a special eight hour program over Mulont rounding up the war news KABC E. A fire prevention program will be aired over the Texas State network IKABC.
Veterans from San Antonio are invited to participate in Memorial Day rites at the chapel on Fort Sun Houston. Lieut. Col. L. O. Miller, Army chaplain, will preside at 10 45 a m on Sunday. Veterans should bring their organization flags and national colors to display during the patriotic service.
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