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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1940

Page

13

Around the Plaza Nightlife and Show Biz Voices

A bustling plaza scene highlights entertainers and club figures such as Joe Mandujano Clem Doris and the Tropical Trio at Private Pete's 432 Club. Performers Carla Fernando and Marian Anderson entertain, with plans to tour New York while discussing a hefty door price and popular juke box tunes. Notables including Charly Nelson Sterling Rohde Key Taylor and George White show fresh appearances, with backstage buzz at the Kit Hat Klub and Hollywood Philharmonic, and local preparations for events like The Fiesta of a Night in Old Mexico.

Toposty Davst Joe Mandujano Clem Doris BU Geyer Carla Fernando Kit Hat Klub New York Flagstaff Marian Anderson Rurse Hollywood Philharmonic Key Taylor Wil George White

Traffic drive slows as eight overnight crashes yield no injuries

Police and sheriff reports show renewed efforts cut traffic toll with eight overnight crashes producing no serious injuries. Accidents involved six auto collisions and one bike bus crash. named drivers include Ernest Hernandez, James McRae, David Hernandez, J. E. Marquese, I. S. Jackson, and others across North Alamo, South Pine, Montana, Broadway, and Zarramora streets.

Ernest Hernandez North Zatzamora Street Public Service Company Joseph Lacake Houston Navarro North Alamo Street Katherine Shirley North Presa Street Alex N. Murphree North Emendorf Street South Pine Montana J. 4 Reader Yorktown Clarence Meson Iowa Street James McRae Texarkana David Hernandez South Flores Street Broadway Pourth Street Zarramora I. S. Jackson Sacramento Street Joe E. Marquese Rivas Street Wins Jack Maukergis Wesley Brewer Gibbs Street Enllision Ab Bowie East Commerce Streets J. J. Pate Fort Sam Houston Austin Street Sheriff's Office Sted FR

Woodlawn Pupils Tour Kelly Field

Forty Woodlawn pupils from Woodlawn Elementary school visited Kelly Field on Wednesday morning escorted by teacher Miss Lita Rice.

Woodlawn Kelly Field Woodlawna Filementary School Kelly Held Lita Rice

Eye Deal Invention Endeavor Group Hosts Meeting

Christian Endeavor members of the First Evangelical church will host a meeting of the San Antonio ani on Monday at 1 45 p m Walter Hood, president, will be the ehorer Open House at Wark Twain Junior school November 14 at 6 30 p m under the sponsorship of the Parent Teachers Association Greenpoints will be as a

Baering Down On the News By ARTHUR "BUGS" BAER

A satirical column by Arthur Baer lampoons the political scene and campaign blunders. It muses on the absurdities of elections, public figures, and the public’s perception, noting humor and fair play in a world of hype.

Arthur “Bugs” Baer Barnum

Science Groups To Convene Here In San Antonio

The Texas Academy of Science holds its annual meeting at the Plaza hotel in San Antonio with hundreds of scientists attending. Sessions begin Thursday with registrations at 3 p.m. and a 3:30 p.m executive council meeting, followed by general talks on national defense and monopolies impact. The program features numerous sectional meetings, lectures by University of Texas and Federal Bureau of Investigation speakers, and a barbecue and tours on the closing day.

Texas Academy of Science Plaza Hotel San Antonio Executive Council Qu. H. A. Finch Robert Montgomery Oscar A. Ulrich Southwestern University Gorgetown L. B. Kingman Federal Bureau of Investigation Alvin G. Graves University of Texas Casmir Rays Monroe W. Kriegel Wrtts B. I. Bittenger Feder

ROTC Platoon Formed At Terh High School

The first war-time ROTC platoon organized at Terh High School aims to show students how a platoon operates. It comprises 40 men in three rifle squads one automatic rifle squad and a headquarters division. Capt. Tobias Garela organized it last term and Capt. Lawrence Swenson revived it this year with Sgt. Donald Bully in command.

R. O. TC Terh High School Treut. &. TM Tobias Garela Lawrence Swenson Sergi Donald Bully

Film on Home Defense Shown to Local Boys Club

An intentional sound film titled Home Defense will be shown before the San Antonio Boys' Club unit No 1 at 12 Dolorosa Street on Wednesday evening. The film, sponsored by The San Antonio Optimist, was shown earlier at the Protestant Evans home.

San Antonio Boys’ Club Unit Alshi Flm San Antonia Optimshelch Eupans

Rainstorm Damages Pecan Groves South of San Antonio

Heavy rainfall near San Antonio damaged pecan groves and crops Monday night. A. P. Heinen measured 0.85 inches by Tuesday morning with four witnesses present. The Medina River rose several feet near Highway 68 while Lo soyn Creek stood at a high stage.

San Antonio A. P. Heinen Weather Bureau Gulf Heinen U. S Medina Highway No. 68 Losoyn Creek Lham I Tinsbee

Girl Scouts Plan Overnight Hike In Camp

A local Girl Scout troop led by Mrs. Z. D. Mile plans an overnight hike to Camp Wildom. The event, set for Priday, will involve the troop members including Lanibeers and other family and friends attending the campout and activities.

Girl Scouts Tate Helents Z. D. Mile Rhrirmaes Lanibeers

First issue of Professional Youth Quarterly issued in San Antonio

The magazine highlights San Antonio youth achievements with origins plays poems and essays. Mandella Martin Joseph edits and publishes the issue featuring plans for youth programs and navy recruitment outreach at the federal building. Cultural events and upcoming attractions are noted for San Antonio.

San Antonio Mandella Martin Joseph Navy Federal Salem San An

Lottery Tickets Bring Arrests

Alleged possession and sale of lottery tickets led to arrests of Liree mien by San Ane fwalo police. Booked were Jesse Smith at Worth hotel, Leon ard Doster 1625 West Laurel Street, and J A Pareza 411 Alvares Street. Investigating a pigeon dropping hoax reported by Mrs. Lee Scott at East Commerce and Water.

Allegra San Ane

Eye Tests For Recruits And A Homemade Alphabet Chance

Recruits are given an eye test using a home made device by Leland Parks, chief machinist mate. The device weighs with fish sinkers wrapped in a paper sack and adjusts the moving alphabet at twenty feet away for sequential testing of each eye.

Leland Parks

S A Factory List Sent Gov O Daniel

A complete list of manufacturing firms in the San Antonio area was sent to Governor W L O Daniel on Wednesday by T N Pienot chair of the focal industrialization committee. The request for a Texas list aims to aid a national defense program.

San Antonio W. Ler O'Daniel T. N. Pienot Focal Industrialization Computree Texas O'Daniel

Safety Lessons Mailed to Teachers in San Antonio

A San Antonio event led the Alamo Major club to mail safety lessons to teachers in 65 schools and surrounding communities. The program emphasized crossing streets only at intersections and promoted safety planning with over 900 mailed materials.

Alamo San Antonlo

Unclear Names and Places From Local Business Directory

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous company and person names such as Maders, Rosenbaum, McAllen, McHinivy, Renorsharwen, Sehroeder, Lackhart, Cy, San ALANeOK, Aut Rervice, McHinivy Motor, Reiter, Marrow Wren, Petey Servien, Sta Leighton's, Seryier Sis, Winter Garden, Matar, Teese, Gry, and Sam Auecle, without clear context or cohesive event.

Renorsharwen & Sehroeder Lackhart Borcherille Yotat Cy San Alaneok Ile McHinivy Motor UN Momryalt Reiter Marrow Wren Sy Petey Servien Sta Leighton's Seryier Sis Witeh Maton Salen Hewny Matar Salen Winter Garden Matar &Y Teese Kalen Sam

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