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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1938
Page
13
A garbled excerpt notes Jeff Daviso amid a dining area scene near Milam cafeteria. A man in front reportedly shows five checks to a cashier and speaks of adding tiesels and owing amounts as part of a brief chaotic interaction.
A fragmentary item from a Dallas paper mocks a local distributor's catalog titled Wish-T-Wish. It touts Luckey Ma-Jo drops and Mystic Oil products as quick solutions to love, luck, and finances. The piece notes quirky sales pitches, a strange astral angle, and a local emissary, Jeru mie Alderette, promoting the goods amid sharper social commentary.
A 1922 Monterey robbery report describes two Black women invading a business, confronting a clerk named Quinnes, and stealing $18 while an accomplice restrained another worker. A separate county notice notes a $2.50 theft from a Jarman resident.
Emil Kuhn a property clerk at the city police station for over two decades retires with a monthly pension of 67.50 from the police and fire department pension fund. Born in 1868 on the station site he served as alderman 1905 to 1911 and as Corporal of the corporate court before becoming known as Judge Kuhn. He planned to move to his home at 815 Maton Lane and relax after retirement.
One year old George Trevino died after wading into Guadalupe River and slipping from a ridge. Trevino family had a Sunday picnic on the riverbank near Kingsbury. Sheriff Snegert led a two hour rescue before the body was recovered though artificial respiration failed.
A fragmentary, error-ridden column filled with jumbled partisan lines. The text references Memorial Day, America’s resilience, alien agitators, fireworks, and economic phrases, presented in a skewed, garbled style with unclear attributions and stray numbers.
The Brackenridge home, linked to the San Antonio WPA music project, houses a symphony with 84 players and a monthly payroll around $5800. The ensemble tours Corpus Christi, Kerrville, and sees city-funded performances at the San Pedro playhouse. Project director J Rowllings Hamilton notes multiple units including Tips orchestra and a Mexican Spanish music group.
W B Lovett Detroit civic leader will address a mass meeting of San Antonio businessmen Wednesday at St Anthony hotel. Lovett, council member of the National Municipal League, will speak on American Cities Methods of Improvement Which Have Been Found Successful.
Young members of January Baptist Church sponsor a five night youth revival beginning Monday at Lauren W. SB Mansfield to lead Monday night. W Rolcombe to preach Tuesday girl service. Cpl Fry to speak Wednesday. Ray Mayfield to close Friday. Wednesday service emphasizes old fashioned player service with special singing. Youth will lead all church departments on Sunday.
Kysh has been appointed assistant to the general manager of the Lonjharn Poulffe lines in Texas and Louisiana. Kysh replaces IM L Cook, who was relieved Monday.
Fragmentary OCR item references unis or trios and a quarrel, mentions 842 performances and an estimated crowd of T0288 people. No clear event, date, or entities to anchor a full summary.
The Bexar county capital building was nearly empty Monday amid a holiday. Offices moved within the Majestic building as the firm of Birkberd Beckment Granid Kid Vance Ing shifted 05 offices to the fleet floor.
A domestic scene unfolds as Mrs. Frank Tampity reports a cat entering with a newspaper and a dog nearby. The Piper, a pet, remains calm while a broken moment on the porch leads to a routine of feeding. The stray alley cat and a young Piper boy are mentioned in a blurred, fragmented account.
Honduran diplomat Duran and his wife Dr Dati visited South America arriving Saturday on a U S ship. The couple, members of the Honduran-Mixtarogua border commission, stayed at St Antonio hotel where they were hosted by Dr Ay Korn and Mrs Korling.
Garza and Mor tslap will head a delegation attending the union of United Labs American citizens in TE Base Sunday. About six car carry the group representing local council No. 2. The women’s courtess to siding a delegation of six members to The convention.
Streets Commissioner Paul Steffler says a triangular tract at the corner of Zarramora Street and Frederickshire Road, covering 45 and 35 feet respectively, is deeded by Gulf Oil Corp to remove a danger. The city will round the corner and pave, work to begin immediately.
A 16 year old youth named Mike Villadal was held by police Monday after a reported break-in at the Prestey Marshall Clyne store on Moonles street. Several youths including Catherine Ture linshu and Moraes Morales were linked to the incident as officers combed the area and questioned witnesses.
Milton Ellis, 24, charged in two drugstore robberies, had his preliminary hearing delayed to June 18 in the district court. He faces charges from an alleged May 3 hold-up at Selimers drug store and a separate nearby robbery. Witnesses testified and the case remains under investigation.
A skull unearthed during 2 Sir Marys Bridge excavations near the San Antonio river is kept by Captain W. G. Tikman. The skull, marked Jee, has lingered for 21 years and is a source of pranks, including hidden skull gags in waste baskets and a staged poker game.
Readable portions show for sale items with rents and classifications. Includes rooms for rent, unfurnished apartments, and various property or shipping mentions. Terms include monthly rents and location hints such as Rag Laie Torrent and West Macunlia.
Fragmentary OCR report notes a visitor at a church on Thirtlan Street Cariga Noat and a Monday event. It mentions a trailer, a sheriff, and small crime items including chickens and clothing with scattered names and addresses, but readable specifics are limited.
Lewis Claude Tes Monthy named president of the league at a community center meeting. Current officers Sam Wolfe Lee and Dorothy Ramleys serve as president and secretary respectively, with Lena Cline as treasurer and Bernard Goldburg among the board. Outgoing president Evelyn Glasberg was replaced in a smooth transition.
Diplomas were awarded Monday to 24 graduates at St. Ann's School by Father Gilbert. Rose Marie Menger received a scholarship to Incarnate Word College. Edward Fhisu earned a scholarship to Dental Catholic High School.
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