The Bostonian legacy on stage and local glimpses
Jeff Davis chronicles a bygone theatrical era with memories of the Bostonians led by Tessie Bartlett Davis and producer Barnaby McDonald. He recalls stars like Alice Nielsen and Marguerite Silver, local social customs, and playful anecdotes from early 20th century theater life near Gitex Plaza. The piece mixes reminiscence with quirky local lore and a note on a painter and collector in Gintix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie Bartlett Davis
Nowhomer
Barnaby McDonald
McDonald
Alice Nielson
She Nightingale
Marghie van Dresser
Grave Vat Studifer
Grace Gamerom
Marguerite Silver
Forms Mailed for New Beer Permits in San Antonio
Forms for 1934 beer permits are sent to residents. applications may be filed directly with the county tax collector from December 4 to January 1, skipping hearings before the county commissioners. Checks may accompany applications. Milcalm Cy. Bardwell, chief deputy, explains the process and eligibility, noting permit quantities and eligibility details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Ianaday
Milcalm Cy. Bardwell
Police Baffled by Looted Safe Mystery at the Rails
Police puzzled by a looted safe found abandoned on a city street. Three men crossing Sunday reported the open container near the Bouldera Pacilfe tracks on Hont zen Avenue. The safe bore a San Antonio Wood Company mark. no owners could be traced and the box appeared recently opened and emptied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betoc~ Uuves H. O
Perraw
al Tarteman
Bouldera Pacifle
Hontzen Avemue
San Antonio Wood Company
Wutciie
Aimee Semple McPherson Denies Prohibition Silence
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in San Antonio contends prohibition never truly existed and urges stringent enforcement of drunk driving laws. She avoids commenting on divorce rumors involving her husband David Hutton while outlining her two lecture engagements and a multi-state tour. Her Angelus Temple in Los Angeles, built 11 years ago, stands as a major Foursquare Evangelism center with vast radio reach and extensive charitable work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Davis
Aimee Semple McFaerson
al Las
McPherson
Hulton
San Antonio
Municipal Auditorium
Angelus Temple
Los Angeles
Coash Che
Canada
Shui
Minneapolis
Shes
Uackwoods
Suidionnes
Echo Park
Lighthouse of International
Washington
KPSG
South Africa
Angola
Long Beach
Red Cross
Mac Waldron
Miss Waldron
Rey
Cook
Tiel
Monta
Yale
Brithmost
Sasha
Aya
Autumn Story from a Naturalist on Leaf Color Change
Mrs. Ellen Quillin, head of the scum naturalists group, explains why autumn leaves turn golden and green side by side. She says chlorophyll breakdown frees a corky layer as trees prepare for winter, with sunshine and frost affecting the timing and color shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San
South Siders Hear Sewer Plan Details at Hotel Meeting
Residents of Hot Wells Wut Wemple Hill district will hear detailed plans for a proposed sewer system. The meeting at the Hot Wells Hotel will outline a $161,000 total cost with about $45,000 funded by donation and $116,000 to be repaid by property owners over 30 years. Speakers include J W Beretta and A Knieht, with officials from the Texas department and Wave administration referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Pye Waves Administration
Ue Texas Department Lund
J. W. Beretta
Eny A
Colonel Gordon Johnston Arrives at Fort Sam Houston as Chief of Staff
Colonel Gordon Johnston, the army’s only officer to hold the five top military decorations, arrived at Fort Sam Houston on Monday to take the chief of staff post for the second division. He comes from Fort Oglethorpe Georgia where he led the Sixth Cavalry. He is awarded the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart, and Silver Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Johnston
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
Johnston
Fort Oglethorpe
Sixth Cavalry
Randolph Project Awarded to Southwest Utility Co
A firm from San Antonio was awarded the Randolph project for 123500 for 22 two story officers quarters at Fort Sam Houston. Low bid of 244750 came from Joseph A Holpiel of Chicago. Next bid opening for the radio transmitter building at Port Sam Houston set for December 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonlynee
Southwest
Bitu~ Ulic Company
San Antonio
Fort Sam Houston
Joseph A. Holpiel
Chicago
Port Sam House
Army names new Judge Advocate General
Washington news reports Maj. Gen. A. W. Brown was chosen as judge advocate general of the army, succeeding Maj. Gen. Blanton Winship who retires under the age limit. Brown takes over duties pending formal confirmation as of November 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Washington
1. C
A. W. Brown
Blanton Winship
Health chief Towgit S A Dr Buck heads health group
Dr Carl F Buck of New York City leads a health association visiting Ban Awloning to discuss the upcoming health convention on ecommerce health matter with Dr Thomas Dorhannit leading the event in November 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F Buck
New York City
Ecommerce Health Sommnitter
Thomas Dorhannit
Buffalo Pastor Called to Pulpit of Central Church
The Rev. John Dallon of the Central Church of Christ in Buffalo N Y was called to the pulpit by the church boards. He has been in Buffalo five years after previously serving Akron Ohio for five years. He may begin after year’s end. the former pastor John W Kerns left weeks ago.
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Buffalo
Central Church
John “Bruce Dallon
Central Church of Christ
Cental Christian Church
Board of Elders
Dalton
Akron
Ohio
Culver-Stockton University
Yale Divinity College
John W. Kerns
Hog Killers Suffer Severe Scalding After Boiling Water Accident
Two men, George Salpzar and Tom Quintero, were severely scalded when a tub of boiling water spilled during butchering work Monday. Both were hospitalized at Robert B. Green with serious burns.
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George Salpzar
Zavalla Bhrent
Tom Quintero
Leora
Themelves
Robert B. Green Hospital
Aged Woman Struck by Truck in Local Accident
Aged . A. Meyer of 122 Newton Street was struck on the head by a truck at Haus con and Presa Streets Monday morning. She received treatment at the county hospital.
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Meyer
Newton Street
Hauscon
Presa
Crash injures four children in Fort Worth road collision
Four children were hurt in an auto crash on Fredericksburg road near Connelly street. Gloria Childs, 6, of 1824 Nyy Sabinas street, was taken to Fork Sam Holton station hospital. Lem Pernond, 3, of 118 Fl Paxo streets. FL Hernandez, 7, of 414 north Lary street. Enrique Buslos, 6, of Connelly street, were admitted to Robert B. Green hospital.
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Shiday
Gloria Childs
Nyy Sabinas Street
Fork Sam Holton
Fredericksburg Road
Lem Pernond
Paxo
Hernandez
Lary Street
Enrique
Buslos
Connelly Street
Robert B. Green Hospital
Auto crash claims local rider in Newark area
A Sunday auto collision near Avant Way and Wishire Road killed a rider and injured several others. Police and an Undertaking company investigated the crash as Filipone and companions from Newark were returning from a visit when their car collided with another vehicle. The victim’s head injuries and burn damage were noted. details remain under investigation.
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Sak
N. J
Carman
Patsy
School Board to Study Aid Plan in Texas
San Antonio board of education will study a government aid plan to employ unemployed teachers in the district. Salaries are fixed at about 400 per month by the federal government. A fire destroyed a ten-story house at 14 Alexander Hamilton Drive, causing about 800 in damage. Reels of the house were listed at 3 Strother and G.C.A. Risien.
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Ute
San Antonio
Alexenial
Hamilton Drive
Strother
Risien
Radios and badge stolen in weekend burglaries
Thieves took nine radios and a gold plated deputy badge plus a watch from several homes and a car. Victims include TE D. Hensley of 106 Burnet street and Ethel Moore of 224 Ord alroot. Police report Deputy Sheriff Fred O. Reavers and others robbed in multiple incidents near Commerce and Main avenues.
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Renee M Feer
Teetts
TE. D. Hensley
Burnet Street
Ethel Moore
Ordalroot
T. T. McKnight
GLO Bimoklyn Pvctue
Fred O. Reavers
Avenor
Lala Palice
Rape charge filed in Monday incident near department
Police report a man and another, both charged at 11 a.m. in a Monday incident tied to a vehicle. The two suspects, Wesley Hoa joofard and S., face a $750 bond each as investigators allege involvement in a car leading to a sexual assault near a department building.
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Paul Boys
Wesley Hoajoofard
Science
Two Charged In Sommerset Bank Hold Up Case
San Antonio police and deputies file robbery by assault charges against Herbert Cochran and Major L L Faupel in the First State Bank of Somerset hold up. A third bandit fled in a getaway car with about $700. Fingerprints linked the case. witnesses include cashier Gard Owens and his daughter Lois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fircarius
First State Bank of
Somerset
San Antonis
Justice of the Peace
John F. Onton
Herbert Cochran
L. L. Faupel
Frans Matthews
Nob Larned
Medina River
Macdown
Briteve
George Hammonds
Hauser
Tire
Thirty-seventh
Frapel
E. D. Hensley
Earl Ramsry
Twenty five to be initiated by VFW post here
Sam Houston Post No. 6 Veterans of Foreign Wars will initiate twenty five recruits at the Catholic Women's Hall 115 Nacogdoches street Tuesday night. BE L Adams post adjutant announced the event.
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V.f.w.post
Sam Houston Post No.6
Catholic Women’s Hall
Nacogdoches Street
Wes
BE. L. Adams
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Yrar
Lota
Eddie Goodwin
Bostonians
Seca
Young
Turgenev
Ray Neumatin
Gale
Lee
Alamo Plava
Tyen
Bill Krempkau
Hob Tolley
Kutown
Holley
Tye Street
George Johpson
Qustav Oettermann
Minky Maverick
Gintix
Aimee
Brings
L. A. Foursquare Gospel
Aimee Semple McPherson
Gunter Hotel
Merbert Conhran
First State Bank
Cantiren
L. B
HS Johnston
Randolph Project
Towgit S.A
Childre
Itor
B. Ril
Commerce
Main Avenue
Margaret Graves
Cass Noite
L. Anderson
Sinn Antonio Atate
Mariki Warphal
Lavernia
Miele
Ogden keTain
Sonario
Kansas
Brownaville
A. Whaley
Miny
Kat
Somerset Bank
Hausser
Texas
Mexicary
San Antonilo
Cochin
Georgetown
Faupel
Austh
Santa Monica
Alt
California
Germany
Murgan
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