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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1939
Page
16
A garbled Los Angeles society page recounts neighborhood chatter, travel plans, and local personalities. It mentions Antonians in town, a wedding anniversary, a photographer’s notes, and upcoming events with scattered names and places, including Cedar Street and Antonio Maguid Ezquiver from Mexico City.
An entertainment program is planned featuring weekly acts by Ban Antonia and guests. The show includes singing dancing and music with appearances by Mass Mar Rater Roadloff and others, promising a lively evening midweek.
A series of thefts and burglaries were reported including a prowler entering a residence on University Avenue and stealing an evening gown, purses taken from homes on Pursevantobie and Mission Street, and a diamond ring stolen from a deli store corner. Additional incidents included whisky stolen from docks on Water Street and a youth exposure case at a fairground locker. Police recovered items and started investigations.
An 8 year old boy, Mild Tut Dimmle McCord, of 24% Weal Aesephine Slscak, slipped on a walk and fell, sustaining a head injury. He was treated Monday at York B. Guten Hospital for a fractured head and released.
Rudolph Flores of 432 Conner Street escaped injury in a chaotic attack as assailants fired on his auto along Flessaiton Road. Flores says he was bending near the caller when gunmen arrived, fired, and sped off. Two bullets pierced a door and another hit his pant leg above the ankle. he knew of no motive for the assault.
Sponsors of the Artists' Ball on May 1 noted event changes as tickets were canceled and seating adjusted. The note mentions intense interest, a smaller crowd, and plans to keep the event in the auditorium with revised arrangements for the Artists' hall program.
A garbled report mentions Rose and a figure at 423 Fass Commerce Street. It references a daily routine and a Civil Service board member named Rose, with unclear context and many distorted phrases.
Four German sisters visiting the United States describe their American school experiences. They compare subjects, vacations, and freedoms, noting longer holidays here, sports facilities, embroidery learning, and social customs, while contrasting classroom packs and dress with life in Germany.
Harry Movleharg as attorney and Me MM Havels newsman resign from the San Antonio public library board effective Wednesday amid administration charges. G. Quin is to replace as manager. Harrabay painter Mayne and M. Ghatminers reportedly had long service. Rob Hernsberg and Morris also resign with praise for Movler Quy.
Maine markets show a surge in boat construction with strong demand for fiberglass one-design hulls and related components. Surveys indicate growth across shipyards, suppliers, and coastal communities as orders rise from firms and private buyers.
A garbled OCR fragment presents broken phrases and stray quotes about memory, profanity, and literary references. Names and places are unclear, yielding a distorted snapshot of a newspaper page with incomplete sentences and obscure allusions.
Fragmentary report indicates two men received wrist injuries. Names listed as Brame, Stockley, and Whostd with unclear details. Event occurred Monday. A. O. Key of Ber INale mentioned. Hospital treatment followed.
A delegation of 180 from whites here in a North Texas city of 2000 visited San Antonio on a goodwill tour. Mayor Suddarh praised the hospitality and the group, led by Thomas and Wrank, toured local sights and a private event. They left San Antonio by special cars to continue toward the M-K railroad aiming to secure support for the proposed 55,000,010 Red River dam project.
An article fragment describes a plan involving Brackenridge park rail girl supplying material for a new garden project at the Witte and notes rock from the Ser ridge oak quarry. The piece mentions Jack Davenport, a photographer, and local watchers as the Lone Ranger theme appears amid the cave setting and water features.
Partial OCR text shows a rental listing with prices ranging from 22 to 40 dollars and multiple addresses. Mentions 409-Hrms, 34 month terms, 413-4 pms, 1625 en, and other unclear place names. Includes contact style lines and scattered phonelike tokens.
A dog owned by Mr and Mrs Joe Ortle traveled 160 miles from Melty home sharing a silver mister in a tale of loss and care. The dog, found near a pond, was weighed and inspected by vet fees paid from sponsors. The owner asked for a five day grace period to find an adopter via Around The Plaza column as Celie contacted Rodriguez from Jayrade after their wedding. Travel to Laredo planned with friends follows.
Heights announces a summer program at the Alaino Heights Sewer school building starting Thursday and running through June 26. Courses cover core subjects such as math and civics, with offerings for grades seven and eight. Registration occurs at the Heights High School building on Tuesday and Wednesday.
An 8 year old child at the So Pedeo pool suffered a head injury after slipping on a wet pavement near 40 West Josephine street on Monday. Emergency first aid was given at Robert HL Gaicen hospital before transfer to the facility for further observation.
Six year old child from 612 Souths van Marans street was injured while struck by a rack near a rail area. She was taken to Green Hospital Thursday with head injuries and a fractured bone.
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