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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1938
Page
12
An old postcard from the post Spanish American era features a donkey bearing a man who winks at two women. The caption jokes about originality and a visiting young man named Robert Wadtow from Allen, Texas, inviting readers to expect him in the coming days.
A collage of fragmented local items and oddities from transit incidents to social notes. Mentions a robbing at 119 Cincinnati Avenue, a large unnamed man and a nervous figure in a gray suit, autobabble about postcards and warnings, plus assorted clippings on personalities and a San Antonio alumni note.
Phillip Cisneros, 95, was fined 40 dollars by Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerberdt for unlawfully killing a pedigreed chow with a .22 rifle May 1. Witness Sylvia Rutto testified the dog was killed while playing with its dam in the defendant’s yard. The defendant offered no real defense and did not appeal.
The article notes Mrs. Tulsey Tuniks of Moniiore averua Tas, practicing ventriloquism for months and performing with Oscar the dummy. It highlights De San Anlasio Woman amply demonstrates the art, showing women engaging publicly in ventriloquism once thought male dominated. Oscar Uke, the ventriloquist’s dummy, mimics a trash kid during matri ibuletor remarks.
Community houses debut films with Wallace Beery starring in Bad Man of Brimstone at Upton theater, also featuring Virginia Brave and Dennis O Keefe. Herlandale theater presents Submarine D D 1 with George Brent Pat O Brien Wayne Moris and Daris Weston in lead roles. Willis Parga stars Joek Mc Gres Frances Dee Gob Burns opens Sunday in bhcriptlard theater.
The annual parish picnic of St Pauls Latherate church will be held Sunday at the Navagtoches Road OsK Grove grounds. An early service is set for 8 20 a m followed by Sunday school.
Dr. Frank Juwelé, professor of Bible at the University of Texas, will present a Sunday morning sermon at South Church on "The Bm ersing Chorch."
Fragmentary OCR notes describe road patrol units with goats and uniforms, mentioning navy coats and patrol activity. The text is garbled but implies a segment about road patrol and animal helper details, with unclear dates or locations and several unreadable phrases.
Fragmented OCR text shows a satirical column with garbled phrases about Europe, Poland, and global power, referencing a meeting in Switzerland and a tense horizon. The piece seems to critique political maneuvering and media framing in a jumbled, punchy style.
The Rev. M C G Heinrich will preach at Highland Park Latheryn Church Sunday morning. In the absence of the Rev Fr Mewinister who will be in Columbus, Ohio, the evening services will be led by Rev John A Schereer. CLASS MEETING Beacon Lighth Sunday school class will be held Wednesday June lab.
Mayor GK Quin led a two hour board meeting to halt further health department cuts. Officials warned more reductions could cripple clinics and tuberculosis programs while praising recent gains in infant mortality and public safety efforts. Critics from Dr. W. C. Farmer to Dr. A. Berglohnaia argued against deeper cuts, urging protection of essential services.
A religious event titled Sermon on Spirit World to Be Given by speaker Willan Thomas at Crockett this Sunday. The talk, described with terms Spirit World and mixed spellings, indicates a religious gathering expected to draw local attendees.
Mrs P H Swearingen widow of Judge Swearingen dies at home in San Antonio. She was a First Baptist leader, a charter member of the Women’s Club, and attended Haylo College Belton and Vess College. Survivors include PF Webb, Robert Swearingen, Leo Brewer, and William Chungney of San Antonio. Service set for 3 am Sunday with Rev Percy F Webb.
A dog story centers on a bulldog owned by A B Gniassa at 218 Devine Street. The dog watches passersby, scanning faces as its owner hopes to recover a lost item.
Police investigated a reported trespass at 602 East Myrtle Street near Oscar Blopory’s residence after a nighttime disturbance. Officers found a large wooden feature had blocked an easement while a suspect claimed to hear noises. the incident involved a wake and police response.
Hidalgo County prosecutor Kelley announces candidacy for state senate, facing Antemeth in a district including Zavala, Cameron, Nueces, Willacy, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Brooks, Brooks and surrounding counties. The district spans multiple counties such as Webb and Jim Hogg with broad territorial reach.
The vestry of St. John's Episcopal Church announces the church will stay open by special arrangement during the vacancy of the pastorate. Rev. Robert M. Allen, vicar at St. Paul's Chapel, will lead services at St. John's at 9 a.m. on Sunday.
A series of revival meetings under Pastor Mrs Milimiec AL Grav at 1894 Navi New Braunfels avenue, organized by the Assembly of Con istion, aims to conclude Thursday night with a special program led by Rev. Milamick. The record attendance is noted as part of ongoing church activities in the community.
Centinelal funds Thursday marked the resting place in the Alemo of bones of four known persons. The discovery dated January 4, 1931. Skulls and bones of varying ages were unearthed by whickmen who were reportedly involved.
The text reports on excavated remains described as bones of Caucasian origin, with families divided in belief. The bones were reinterred on May 11, 1987, and a recently installed plaque marks the site in Lin Mania. A brass inscription notes a 20 unit market event dated January 4, 1997, concerning the late Wirtow persons unearthed and reinterred May 11, 1207.
Commencement exercises for Bexar County High School girls set for 4 pm Saturday on the campus lawn. Miss Tile Fischerloh, superintendent, will preside with songs and a program of varied projects.
At the St Anthony hotel Rotary heard city officials discuss revenue and expenditures. Witnesses claimed the city cannot pay its bonds without tax changes and proposed a lower rate to ease the burden while noting already spent funds.
The Woodlawn Christian church announces a topic titled Model Chosen to be delivered by Prof. W. Tacky at morning services on Sunday. Revival services will be conducted throughout the week led by Dr. Daisy with morning and evening sessions.
West Albert W Weeble, former sheriff, filed a formal notice of intention to run for the office in the forthcoming primary. Announcement came from Will A. Bier-Tisg Je, chairman of the county Democratic executive committee, with further statements attributed to West lsted and 2 yGnehman.
University of San Antonio seniors and faculty will be special guests at Travis Pate Methodist Church Sunday morning. Dr J Grady Thomons will preach a graduation sermon titled Ti I Ware 'rwen Agatr.
The San Antonio Chamber joins a letter opposing salary cuts and WPA project reductions proposed to trim the city budget. Chamber officials insist cuts to fire and police wages should not occur and argue the city must avoid harming essential services while seeking economical governance.
The president and program chairmen of six high school Girl Reserve clubs will delegate to the Southwestern regional conference at Glen Rose, June 4 to 12, it was announced Saturday. They will hold a meeting in the library of the W. C. A. Monday afternoon to complete plans.
Missionary James Vy Shelby will address the congregation at 11 a.m. Sunday at Beacon Bill Presbyterian. He plans a furlough in the United States after missions to Mexico. The men of the church will oversee the service in Missouri.
Albert Pike chapter Orler De Molay will attend the 11 am service at the Parst Presbyterian Church according to Pastor Dr P B Rill. The Rev Ray J O Snelby of Mexico City will preach at 0 p m. NN.
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