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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1934
Page
15
Around and thee 7 cent Plaza hosts Texas Jack Sullivan, a quick-draw showman whose feats have stirred police caution and public curiosity. Report notes his memory taunts officers and era of bold demonstrations rouses unsettled crowds in Aleata lion.
Fragmentary notes recount alleged hacker activity near Medina Lake and Aransas Pass, then shift to anecdotes about James A Gallagher and a San Antonio doctor. Mentions Bob Ciordy, Cropping Bing, Pats Royal in New York, and overheard street conversations with dated quips and social scenes.
Robert Young chokes back tears as his father loses his chevrons and faces public dishonor amid a tense on-air moment. A director halts the scene as Young’s emotions surge, while a nervous man in gray claims insurance dealings influence the production. The Plibus Service Company official, Joe McGowvart, stands ready to intervene.
An 11 year old boy, Jack Archibsqie of 413 South Presa Street, swallowed a small whistle while at home on a Wednesday. He was treated at Robert FB. Greet Miimorlat hospital for observation.
Grace Troy reports on the Callander quintuplets born May 28, now six months old. The five babies, living in a hospital near their farmhouse birth site, enjoy a normal routine with milk from cows on the Dianne farm, a shared lunch, and close supervision by nurse Madame De Kerlin and Dr. A. R. Dafee as they grow under careful care in the northern Ontario setting.
Mailing of 25 000 letters kicks off the Christmas Seal drive led by Bexar County Tuberculosis Association with Mrs. Martin J Wilson as general chair. The sale funds health programs including free clinics and after‑care, aiming to raise the association budget to 3000 for 1954.
Mrs Vitima Dixon twenty four of pa Pasi ma Skreel and Mrs Mildred Gren were reported recovering Wednesday after a traffic accident on Nosih Street and Dewey Price. They are being treated at St Mary’s Memorial hospital.
Gus Schneider of 202 Carolina Street was injured when his hand was caught in an electric saw. He was treated at Robert B Green Memorial Hospital. First responders arrived as attendants reported the accident occurred Wednesday.
Police report a break-in at the Rendezvous on New Bramiels Avenue and Nevada Street where thieves stole two slot machines and broke a marble board, pouring water on it. Rex Tollett, operator of a filling station on Hacketty Street, said a slot machine was taken.
A fragment from Santa Monica dated November 88.4 features a humorous note about appealing to the president for guarantees. It quotes Will Rogers in a mock exchange with the president of the National Association of Manufacturers, joking about guarantees and business directions.
The Shrine Circus fills the municipal auditorium with thrills and clowns as top acts from Myrill to Morgner showcase aerial feats, trained snakes, elephants, dogs, and flying trapeze professionals. Spectators pack the dome, munch peanuts, and applaud a first class big top spectacle running through the week with matinees.
Four new charges filed before Justice of the Peace Jon F. Onion accuse Marin Butler of car thefts involving vehicles taken from Nathan Dreitens of 223 West Agurita Avenue Ben L. Studer at 2218 Main Avenue T A Lambert Nelanstrest and Taurman Barrett both cited at 200 East Byron Avenue with dates in the midweek period.
De Rev. Bro. Louis B. Tessa OT physics university will deliver a lecture on cosmic rays before the November 21 meeting of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. The event starts at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the San Antonio Public Service Company dance avenue.
A three month contract to supply bread for the jail was awarded Wednesday by the city commission to Denny's Bakery. The deal price was about four and a half cents a loaf.
Federal judge in San Antonio postponed a hearing on the pecan shellers code. Plaintiffs seek an injunction to block enforcement, arguing the code would raise wages by 100 percent and harm the industry. Texan officials and NRA compliance measures cited delays and Washington inaction as factors.
A man named Joe Lozano pleaded to a complaint charging auto theft. The address listed is 2021 Nebraska Street. Sentencing occurred on Wednesday under county law with a $15 fine noted.
Two infants were injured and hospitalized after an accident near homes on Virginia Boulevard and San Marcos Street. Emma Tran Moglwainie, 12 months, and Rody Al medo, 10 months, suffered injuries when a cradle or similar object tipped over. rush medical care followed.
W B Connell will succeed W May as principal of Hot Wells School. He has been a teacher for years and served three years as Alpine High principal, five as Ganade superintendent, and the last three as Yorktown superintendent. He and his wife and five children will move to San Antonio this week.
About 100 Anronians will attend the Baptist Training service convention in Lubbock on November 29 and 30 and December 3, per Rev. Neal Ellis of Calgary Baptist Church. He led a committee selecting delegates from Texas formations in San Antonio next year. Billy will deliver addresses at the convention Thursday and Friday. He will be assisted by Rev. Tallie Williams at One North Side Egotist Church. Jack Mere, president of the federation of BT will attend the female delegation. Urdah, TTB, Nashville, Tenn. will be transnational speaker.
Dr E G Barker will present the second of a two lecture series hosted by the Alamo Axiom chapter in the WGA auditorium at 8 p.m. December 5. Texas history professor GO Barser of the University of Texas will discuss causes and development of the Texas Revolution.
San Antonio observes Thanksgiving with religious services at major churches, including St. Mark's, St. Mary's, and Mt. Kinstry at Holy Trinity, plus union Protestant services at First Presbyterian. Celebrities will deliver messages, benevolence drives run, and families plan turkey dinners. Public schools close for a two day holiday. Rain forecast possible but unlikely to derail events, with football games and golf tournaments proceeding.
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