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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

22

Local Dallas Campaign Stops and Notable Figures

A Dallas campaigner promotes road construction while a heckler challenges funding. Robin Cook, a blues singer, visits Weslaya and NBG journalist Jude Duval notes federal judge birthday. Helen Jo Davis, once Cosmopolitan model, is linked to Barclay's illustrations and Red Book serials. Mentions of actor Jenty LeGrand and the Monster Maus-Kutus cartoonish roars appear as filler.

McClelland Barclay Davis Cosmopolitan Red Book Herr Doktor Barclay Jenty LeGrand Barclay Bie Caifornia

Old Debt Haunts Enid in New Serial Tale

Enid Lannington, an eighteen year old with no known relatives, learns her grandfather’s debts exceed any inheritance. Her guardian Martin Thorpe pressures marriage to him to settle debts, while Enid plans to work to repay what she can. A letter from Aunt Janice signals new developments at the inn where Enid waits and reflects on life choices amid looming obligations.

Enid Lannington Collaniler Martin Thorpe Frid Martha Thorpe Enid Lamington Enid Elie Ter Thorpe Jan Mr. Cowles Janice Cowles Isle of Autumn Eaid Martin Tupper Sam Winslow Walil New York Ant

Strange Ape at Dallas Centennial Captures Attention

A chimp named Sumatra, described as nearly hairless and weighing about 300 pounds, arrived at a West Commerce Street location straight from the Dallas Centennial. Despite no vocalizations, observers note a faint click of teeth and a teach-like feature on his chin, with speculation about teaching and origin.

Jones West Commerce Street Dallas

Bardwell II Re-elected At Texas Federation Meeting

Ha Bardwell II and other local officers were re elected during the closing dinner dance of the Texas Federation of Federal Employees meeting in San Antonio. National President Luther Steward of Washington presided. Other officers installed included F J Banutea Dick Herity J A Adams W C G Strom and Weatherly. Missing details note efforts to expand federation membership and press for merit system extension. Gertrude McNally national secretary attended from Washington along with luncheon honors for women members.

H.ah. Bardwell San Antoni Texas Peeleration Bardwell Lncal Luther ©. Steward Washington, D.C State Federation Gimber F. J. Banutear Dick Herity J. A. Adams W. C G. Strom Weatherly Waller P. Taylor Collage Station National Washington, D. C Gertrude McNally Miss McNally Severatian Ab

Property Wants and Rentals in Sparse Classifieds

Large ranch near Lateda Texas available to detr Wliliters ml four dollars per day per person. Duplex at 1002 San Francisco in Los Angeles for sale at 8250 See Classification 19. Furnished apartment at 1407 Benttckys for rent at 85 dollars a month. Thirty dollars a month rents from unfurnished fuuse ab 128 Hun Mock See Classification 29. Furnished room with private bath in private home at 235 Furr drive for rent See Classification 32. A pnne valley fawn for sale at 2500 or will Isise Foy S100 a month See Classification 42. A995 Plymouth 2-fontseden br sale at 2495 See Classification

Lateda Tesas San Francisco Los Angeles Furr Drive

Art Scholarship to Be Given by Museum

A five week scholarship program by the museum will award a high school student in Texas. The Saturday event includes an art contest sponsored by Miss Onderdonk, curator of art, with judging by Parl Rodda, Criswell, and J.B. Wilson. Contest runs 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. contestants furnish own materials and work in black and white and color. No prior commercial art training required. winner receives a Southwest Frocks System dealer scholarship. Visitors not permitted during contest. morning still life studies, afternoon topic not yet announced.

Tirst Pike Wittemuiss Adauls Texas Syston Rodda Criswell J.B. Wilson Southiwest Protess

Million More Shh for Hospital Expansion Danes

Maury Maverick urges additional funding for the new Sam Houston hospital at the 78 & WEA site. Col. J. D. Heysinger presents a $992,668 plan adding roads, beds, officers quarters, nurses quarters, a recreation building, guard facility, and garages. The proposal notes a shortage of officer housing and lists chapel and bachelor quarters as unfunded items.

Station Hospital Sam Houston Con.gressman Maury Maverick Harold L. Ickes Secretary of the Interior Maverick Col J. D. Heysinger Heyeliger Heysinger San Antonio Tealaucant Sud Library

KMAC Authorized to Increase Power

The federal communications commission Thursday authorized Station KMAC to raise its broadcasting power from 1 watt to 250 watts and approved transmitter removal. A power unit was to be erected at Ave nur A and Newell Street with a new transmitter mounted for installation.

Feders Pummanteanions Commission KMAC W. W. Micallister Avenur A Newell Street

Harlandale Carnival at Rue Jandale High on November 23

The annual tall carnival with coronation will be held at Rue Jandale Highschool on ex graduate day November 23. Proceeds will include class reanisen and the coronation ceremony. Classes will be open to visitors during the day.

Harlandale Rue- Jandale Dori

Evangelist Belanger to Lead Services at Fulr-square Church

Dr Belanger a veteran of forty four years in lecturing and teaching will open evangelist services at Fulr square Gospel church 107 South Pine Street at 7 30 p m Sunday He has led revivals in San Antonio Minneapolis Chicago Joliet and was a world traveler before turning to church work He will conduct services daily at 7 30 p m with his wife assisting in the program Rev Fred D Beard is pastor of the local church.

Ing of Evangelist Helenger Fulr-square Gospel Church South Pine Street Belanger Cenes San Antonio Rader Tabernacle Minneapolis Chicago Revival Tavernacle Chicago People's Tabernacle Joliet Foursquare Church Fred D. Beard

Apples and Coat Stolen From Parked Truck

A thief stole 13 boxes of apples and a coat from a parked truck. The report lists several local residents and items including an overcoat and clothing. details appear scrambled but reference witnesses J W French, W J Riley, T Re Lockiars, and Albert Touston among others. The incident was reported to police.

J. W. French Stedtwater South Presa Street W. J. Riley T. Re Lockiars Fifth Street Tindall Isleta Street Genevoy Houston Albert Touston Za Nolan Street

Security Plans to Be Discussed at Mass Meeting

State and national security will be discussed at 7:90 p m Thursday in a mass meeting at 119 North Street. Leading the discussion will be J Q Rail Joe Burkert and Danny Webster of San Antonio and James Bird of Corpus Christi. Trucker to Speak William Tucker executive secretary of the Texas game fish and oyster commission will speak on Wild Life Conservation at a meeting of the San Antonio Kiwanis Club at the Gunter hotel Friday night.

North Street Joe Burkert Danny Webster San Antonio James Bird Corpus Christi Trucker William 5. Tucker Texas Game, Fish and Oyster Commission

WPA Aid To Texas Industry Hits $4 790 007

Heavy industries benefited as the Works Progress Administration spent 4 790 007 dollars in Texas during the first year. State administrator H P Drought said Thursday that a portion of the funds went to industrial and business firms and that materials, supplies, and equipment purchases supported firing operations in Texas.

Works Progress Administration Texas H. PR Teaxs

Communism Debate Slated at St Marys University College

The International Relations students of St Marys University and Our Lady of the Lake College will debate Is Communism a Menace to the United States. Debaters include John Harrod Charles Brown Katherine Hays and Dorothy Miller at the Hursting Tight venue.

Ehays St. Mary’s University Our Lady of the Lake College United States Hursting John Harrod Charles Brown Katherine Hays Dorothy Miller

Woman Seized and Robbed by Bandit Near City Hotel

Police report a dark man seized a woman on the sidewalk Thursday morning outside 1102 West Houston at the Continental Hotel. The assailant knocked her down and stole a poor quality note or purse containing $18 before fleeing.

A Jarze Angel Cantivis Continental

Plans Changed Amid Confusion At The Meeting

Fragmentary OCR reveals characters Enid Janice Cowls and Mr Thorpe in a tense scene. Enid cries as she explains conversations about driving and a call from Mr Thorpe. The page continues on page 14 with further dialogue and context.

Mr. Thorpe Driva Marc Hin Thorpe Enid Janice Cowls Janice

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Fredericksburg Jy Dallas Lnks Robin Cook Orlee Lanlly Weslaya Woat Tyas Jkter NBG Sanavicinen Jude Duval West WiMert. W. Bailey Helen Jo Davis Howard Davi Biague Lords Maus-Kutus Vayis Willy Young Rantron Enit Endar Enide Alfred Chittenden R. J. dicMillen HA. Bardwell II Plymouth Sale A. J. Perner Enid Landington WPA Thomas Hatcom John F. Russell Marine Corps Iiiter Navy Tatermatteans News
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