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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1940

Page

9

Around the Plaza by JEF Our Cans Fine correspondent

A fragmented local column describes social classes, housing conditions, and cost of living near a plaza area. It notes stucco houses, pricey rents, and jungle drives toward Panwag with wildlife. The piece references a “Death Drivers” subculture, ritual charms, and the old Aztec cinema era with familiar silent film faces.

Jef Henry Vargas Ual Ain Pahann Lt Paramlage Panwag

Unusual Newsroom Banter and Editorial Bets

A quirky column notes editors and readers trading records and nicknames as they engage in a playful contest on American ideals. It mentions J R Palm alias Junins, M K Calvert of San Antonio, Twit Olin tracking grid activities, Barbara Beauchamp adding table tennis racquets, and Rodrigues and Nahde taking days off for relaxation in Port Arthur.

MY. K. Calvert San Antonio Liberty Magazine

Big Gun Demonstrated On Plane For War Newsmen

In a Fort Houston mock up aircraft demonstration a 900 pound antitank gun and crew were shown loading the 31 millimeter weapon onto an army transport. The scene was part of a Second Division entertainment for 17 news correspondents from Washington and other centers in the North and East during Christmas celebrations.

Pelli Mary Allee Gonzales Fort Houston Fort Saul Houston Washington Nd Ninth Infantry

Tyrone Forgiven Sparks Fly in Daring Spanish Romp

Sam W writes that Tyrone Power in a Zorro style turns the tale with disguise and swordplay while Basil Rathbone as the villain brings menace. Cast includes Linda Darnell, Mantegul Love, J Edward Blomberg with comic relief. The Pasadena duel lingers as a highlight and Power’s charismatic performance anchors the lively thriller.

Spain California Tyrone Fds People’s Ticket Basil Rathbone Pétons Linda Darnell Basil Espanolas Oolford Spapa Mantegu Mike LA Villita J. Edward Blomberg Love Eugene Fallette Linda Darnells Tamelias Tyrone

Methodist Group to Meet Tuesday Session Briefly Noted

The district board of Christian education of One Methodist church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The gathering, held at Travin Park Methodist church, will include the election of officers and other routine business.

Methodist District Board of Christian Sdueilion One Methodis Church Eewi Pels Travin Park Methodist Church

Masefield May Come to Hollywood Movies

International News from Detroit reports poet laureate John Masefield might move to Hollywood if negotiations succeed with Geel B. Denille. The piece notes Masefield’s sea sagas, his past U.S. visit, and England’s eagerness to have him represent British culture in America. Also mentions Brenda Joyce and Charo Romero in film projects, plus other Hollywood and Detroit entertainment notes.

INS Geel B. Denille John Masefield England Hollywood Masefield America C. B Mr. Masefield

Drunk Driving Charged After Injury Crash

MG Allan of 433 West Rosewood Avenue was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence after a collision that injured Charles D. Barker of Fort Sam Houston. Barker was in serious condition at the station hospital. Police say Allan’s motorcycle and another vehicle collided in the 3606 block on Thursday night.

MG. Allan Rosewood Avenue Justice of the Peace Bat Corvigny Liew Y H. Arrowport Allen Charles D. Barker Fort Sam Houston Barker Calliston Thrsilay Nig

Youth and accomplice linked to purse snatching cases

A 15 year old Itasca youth and a 23 year old San Antonio man were arrested Tuesday by City Policeman PB. Pogue after a purse snatching spree. They had used a car they worked on at a Roosevelt avenue filling station to snatch purses, and the youth confessed to needing funds for an electrical engineering course.

San Antony Itasca Texas San Antonio City Pogue Gomnlele Hasen Roosevelt Avenue Hogue Joem

Woman Charged in Robbery Case

Mary Haywood of 1535 Dawson Street faced robbery by assault with a knife after a complaint by Tom Moore before Justice Bat Corian. The case alleges Hatcher of 1202 North Elmendorf Street was robbed of $8 Friday while other defendants face drug and firearm related charges.

Mary Haywood Andress Dawson Street Tom Moore Ba- Ueenan Justice of the Peace Bat Corian Albert Hatcher North Elmendorf Street Doe Field Helena Street Mariuang Howard Byars Vielasia Street Heron Ed Amacker

Pedestrian Injured by Car in Detroit Suburb

W B McDuffy aged 88 of 115 1 2 Main avenue was treated for chest and arm wounds at Medical and Surgical hospital Saturday after a pedestrian incident on 217 Noril Flores street. He suspects mistaken identity in the attack.

Noril Flores Street W. B. McDuffy Main Avenue Medical and Surgical Hospital McDuffy

Vandals Deflate Parked Car Tires

Mike Williams reports vandals punctured two tires and damaged his car battery while he was at a cafe on East Commerce Street. A separate resident at Jefferson Hotel on East Commerce Street reported theft of five items from a parked car.

Mike Williams Adison Drive Juz East Commerce Street D.C

Charge of Attack on Officer Filed in County Court

A case filed Saturday before Judge Matthews in County Court-at-Law No. 2 alleges aggravated assault on a police officer. The document names Tobin Cow with an LI address and details an alleged attack on City Police Officer W. M. Parlor near a venue referred to as the Parlor on Woverner BE.

Tobin Cow Matthews Im County Court-at- Law W. M. Parlor Woverner BE

Vast Old Time Radio Schedule Fragment Notes

Fragmentary OCR of a large radio listings page showing many programs and stations. Mentions include The World Today, Parade, Saturday Swing, Uncle Byva, Opry, Night Serenade, Dance Parade, and multiple stations like KYSA, KARC, WO, NBC systems. Text is garbled but indicates a weekend broadcast guide with variety shows and musicians.

KTRA Tyneleaint Ooparam Music LSC Lond Taylor Tabernacle Wayne King Wayne King's Orch Kaluiertockey Flarhoitae Ol Iellerwood Hay Noble Ore Dancy M Frank T. Bow Rex Press Orch Uncle Byva Ole Opry Rkawc Cotenge Theater Nike Alriat woxy—International Teevs Everett Moreland Saineny Kaye Karc Ret Nichols Yin Ramon Mimosa Oreh News UN Daven Orel Panera Oreh Press News ANC Ace Purine KSAG Daven Pande

Turkey Time and War News From a Wary Observer

The writer, Arthur Bugs, humorously mulls Thanksgiving traditions while noting Congress and the press scramble over war coverage. He mentions British bombers, Dutch reactions, and the mood around U S war commentary, implying a growing interest in war news despite skepticism.

Cantor Vigoda to Sing at City Hebrew Center Concert

The Rev Samuel Vigoda renowned cantor and composer will perform at 8 pm Monday at the Hebrew Community Center in Chenu Gitoriwin. He will be accompanied by Mrs Jake Coate of the Agudis Achimehoir. Vigoda led services Friday night with the synagogue choir and Ber D Kahler assisting.

Samuel Vigoda Chenu+ Gitoriwin Hebrew Community ‘Center Jake Coate Agudis Achimehoir Vigota Aguas Actim Synaacgue Ber D

Gratitude Theme for Greer Sermon at Park Presbyterian

The Rev. Taxter Ts will preach on gratitude and its rewards at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Greer on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The service invites the community to attend and reflect on grateful practice.

Greer Taxter Aigtland Park Presbyterian Church Surday

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