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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1936

Page

16

Dr Wesley Peacock on books and theater plans in Dallas Fort Worth area

The piece discusses Dr Wesley Peacock analyzing the overdue book issue and its impact on local business, mentions a Diamond Horse show, The Drunkards theatre revival, and Dallas centennial events. It also notes entertainers like Frank Dallas and Dixie Tucker, and glimpses of San Antonio's social scene including the American Sunshine Club and Joe C Fallupa.

Wesley Peacock Darrowing Java Tye Jong Wuat Li Br. Peacock Crass Howes San Antonia L Seeais Dallas and Fort Worth Soledad Atteet Diamond Horse American Suneshine Club San Antonio Joe C Fallupa Philips Nudisni li San Antoni

Austin area promoter flees with cash after hotel bill

Local executives were about to back a proposed 450000 city bond when promoter Jibaven left with a $100 hotel bill, prompting backlash as officials in New Braunfels and nearby areas react to the scheme. The episode involves names linked to business groups and a push for a November 12 vote on the bond.

Texas Jibaven Cosmopeyitancid Trad

Prohibition Drift Impacts San Antonio Drinkers and Bars

San Antonio drinkers face restrictions as the state liquor control act tightens on individual and mixed drinks. Wright Riley warns that enforcement actions begin Saturday, with some downtown venues slipping the rule but likely to stop. The Texas Liquor Association pledges support and aims to push compliance, while dealers assess losses and adjust operations amid a broader crackdown affecting bars from Odessa to Brownsville.

San Antonio Werd Baker Mantay Densivrs Tome Wright Riley State Fuel Control Board Ripley Texas Tankevaley Odessa Brownsville Wankersley Harmen Mos

Thefts Reported Across City Areas

Police were informed of several thefts including items taken from a parked auto on Blo Baty and groceries stolen from Mrs Olivia Ulmer. Suspects and exact locations not fully clear in the report but multiple incidents were noted with small cash amounts and items like plasnitease mentioned.

Pat Clark WL Wrenn Dallas Syearmore Shiver Olivia Ulmer Craig Lite

Murder Trial Postponed In South San Antonio

The murder trial of a defendant named Voth was postponed to Tuesday at 7, with jury selection delayed. Judge McCrory ordered a new start time of 10 a.m. Wednesday for witness testimony. The case involves alleged self defense with a carpenter maintenance worker as a key figure.

Che | Hane Alisee

Man Injured Falling From Freight Train

Edward Perel, 28, of Chicago, treated at Robert B. Groun hospital after falling from a freight train. Leo Erler, 8, of 110 West Glenn Avenue, treated for a fall on a tub. Bernice Ranter, Mandune, suffered a broken arm. Bliss Coringe Duke, 19, of 202 Greves Steves, injured a fingertip.

Edward Perel Chicago Robert B. Groun Hospital Leo Erler West Glenn Avenue Bernice Ranter Mandune Bliss Coringe Duke Greves Steves

Burglars Break Into Seed Company Safe

Burglars battered open a safe at the Vries Seed company on 903 South Pieres Street and took $200, according to company official Werner Eckhart. A bystander report describes two intruders forcing entry on Monday, with a police briefing noting the scene discovered by Arnold Broseh and Bruce Bolglats identifying the suspects.

Vries Seed Commany South Pieres Street Werner Eckhart Lohseryams Arviold Broseh Bruce

Hunting Leases List Promises Short Term Availability

Waltran Archer vice president of the local chamber announced Monday that five hunting leases near Kettville are offered by the chamber of commerce. Leases range from one day to a week, with season long options available. This year’s deer and turkey season runs from November 6 to November 26 with semiannual fees listed.

Kettville Chamber of Commerce Waltran Archer Archer

Halloween Fines Totals and Minor Crimes

Vines amounting to 260 dollars were levied on Halloween revelers with 43 men and 3 women cited for drunkenness by Judge Tait G. Shock of Corperation court. Nine men were fired but only one case of malicious mischief proceeded. Bill Gristman, 19, was fined 13 dollars and costs for attempting to remove a public safety sign. Two boys were held for shefi theft involving 60 dollars from Mrs. L Haecker, purse snatching near her home.

Tait G Corperation Cour Bill Griistman

Dead Man Robbed Police Investigate Body in Square

Milam square early Monday morning a man’s body was found and his shoes and pockets reported missing. Police say they suspect natural causes but are investigating a robbery linked to Tobi Valentine rera, a cream salesman, with witnesses and officers detailing the scene.

Tobi Valentine Herera AR Aacatecas Fond Arad Milam Square Manay Mike Live Marvin Janes North Ennendorf Street Asferp

Former O A Woman En Moore Dies at 77 in California

Mrs Neiht PL Moore 77 widow of Hale Tr Sanvilel Grant Moor died at the home of her daughter Mrs James Patten in San Marino California. Former resident of Ionia she was a daughter of the late G Bedell Mare and widow of Grant Moor. Survived by son Grant L Patten of La Marino and daughters Miss Virginia Moore of Ban Astatiio and Mrs Patten Vote Americar.

Neiht Moore Grant Moor Sonny James Patten San Merino Calif Ionia R Sinter -Luy G Bedell Borinpayk Los Angeles Grant L. Patten

Native of City Taken by Death Mrs Emilie M Ruhnke

San Antonio resident Mrs Emilie M Ruhnke died at her home 721 North Flores Street late Sunday. Surviving her include sons A J Ruhnke of Goleta California William Joe Ruhnke of San Antonio and Fred Ruhnke of Miami and daughter Mrs Adeilg Jordan plus Miss Emille Ruhnke Tena Cook Rosa Burkhardt and Stella Wells all of San Antonio Brothers Gus Rummel of Mount Dora Nat and F C Rummel of San Antonio and four grandchildren.

Emilie M. Ruhnke mAlive San. Antonio North Flores Street Art A J, Ruhnke Gorena Calif William Joe Ruhnke Benantonio Fred Ruhake Miami Ari Adeilg Jordan Emille Ruhnke Tena Cook Rosa Burkhardt Stella. Wells San Antonio Gus Rummel Mount Dora Nat F.C Rummel

Natalia Post Office Burglary Probed by U S Inspector

U S Postal Inspector T D Dawkins from San Antonio investigated a Natalia Medina county burglary at the local post office over the weekend. Reports state the office was broken into and cash and stamps stolen with no damage estimate available yet.

Natalia U. S T. D. Dawkins San Antonio Medina County

Watch and camera theft report across multiple addresses

A series of theft reports were filed with police, including missing items such as a watch and camera from HH Henderson at 1615 West Woodlawn Avenue, plus other alleged losses ranging from jewelry to cash totals listed at multiple addresses including 114 East Ridgewood Court and 623 Highland Boulevard, with dollar amounts noted.

HH. H. Henderson West Woodlawn Avenue Mex Melcher East Ridgewood Court Dack Riggs Highland Boulevard Hully Guerra Houston Street Pista S. Shumaker Gtd Austin Street Jewek Kulley Smith St Mary's Street Vole Amterien

Soldier Treated After Traffic Injury at Fort Sam Houston

A soldier received treatment for injuries after a vehicle collision near Fort Sam Houston on a Sunday. Paramedics responded, and the service member was assessed for non life threatening injuries and remained in stable condition.

Sam Howsuen Isulin Fort Sam Houston

Futile Revolt Plot Recue and Mexican Colonel Salinas Carranza

The article recounts the 1922 failed Mexican revolt led by Gencin Munguia and allied figures, including Colonel Silvius Carranza. It details their retreat near Eagle Pass, the clash with government forces, and Carranza’s subsequent career as engineer and senator. It notes his early aerial warfare role and ties to President Carian.

San Antoni Ulate Clulyila Silvius Carreiiza Gunter Gencin Peru Andes Amazon Basi Mexico Fortes Gil Senate Salinas Carranza America Long Tang Armng Sislinas Carmang Lution Uda Amenirny We Corps Unt Carian

Highlights From the Want Ads

Hammond Astie duplex with two rooms on each side for sale at 80 dollars. Also one month rental offer and weekly tent ads. Listings include 208 North Flores street two room furnished apartment 23 dollars monthly, 218 Jennings arena unfurnished house 23 dollars monthly, 26 St. Jones Street furnished room, south side cafe with features for sale at 300 dollars, 1994 Oldsmobile trunk car for sale at 495 dollars, a four cable-free general electric cric refrigerator for 865 dollars, minty variety baby chicks with each 100 chicks available.

Hammond North Flores Street

Katy Schedule Change Announced for Katy Limited

Ed Brendel announces schedule change for the Katy Limited service. The train formerly at 5 PM will now arrive 45 minutes earlier, affecting operations between Missemn and Dallas with planning for adjustments in connections and service windows.

Missemn Kansay Antonio Ed Brendel Grasseinzer Crain Mo Widele Aioe Teave Youke Will Gurive Ak Sodaington Dallas Ts

Stolen racehorse machine reported in Ames area

A racehorse machine valued at 700 dollars was reported stolen Sunday night from the premises of A. W. Seekatz at 2411 North Auresanova Street. Detectives noted a loss of a purse and items valued at around twenty dollars during the incident.

A. W. Seekatz Auresanova Street D. G. Pitts Rosewood Avenue Hurnings Gene Oles Amesis

San Antonio Bond Issue Meeting Reported at Bonet Hotel

Clay McParland, secretary, states Steffler will speak to Spears on the 5 A bond issue. The meeting of the San Antonio Pecknival Cub is set for December 14 at the Rhch Bonet hotel, with 450.000 vity end psMe noted in the briefing.

Steffler Spears Stettler San Antonio Rhch Bonet Clay McParland

Unidentified Man Victim in Local Auto Accident

An unidentified white man about 40 is reported as unconscious at Santa Rosa hospital after an auto accident on Sunday. He was struck by a car near Fredovick street, Foath and Laurel streets, and remained in critical condition Monday.

Jesse Lopez Somerset Road Nogalirox Tinyez America Santa Rosa Hospital Fredovick Stare Foath Laurel Shroat

Accused Driver or Robbery Plague Local Reports

A series of robberies and a fatal crash are reported near Dodd field and West Commerce Street. Suspects in disguise allegedly robbed taxi drivers of cash, while a separate incident details a crippled man threatened with a knife and a deadly crash injuring a 25 year old.

Pan J. Arnold Newis Dodd Field Atoole Randulph Dodd Paki. W Alilone Cab Company Miomet Commerce Street H. Glack Gonzales Read Plark Furay Patal Rebville

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