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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1935
Page
17
An obscure San Antonio shop displays a mechanical pencil with a looping yarn that clings to clothing. Albert Steves Sr. quickly shows how to remove the loop, prompting others to repeatedly try and fail. Patrons face two options after attempts: cut the thread or remove the pencil by snagging the coat.
Alfredo Codona the aerialist now serves as equestrian director with Hagenbeck-Wallace, bringing Vera Codona and nephew George Cadona to town for a performance on October 14. The couple, married in October 1995, are part of a show featuring the Mad Monk’s daughter Tassmylin and other acts.
A local notice describes an art appreciation series led by Rev Herbert GO Kramer and a St Marys University art education professor. The event at the university daylayar college on College Street is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 130. It mentions translation work by Jack Cameron and other attendees at Fort Sam Hauss.
R S Menefer president of the board of education says he will mail thousands of letters to South side residents defending his position. He argues bond money was not pledged for a new school and blames a coterie of business men landowners and sellers for the push. He criticizes the proposed Piedmont avenue Astor street site for unsafe roads and rocky conditions.
Police report 129 autos stolen in September in San Antonio during three busy months. Autos valued at about 25 000 dollars. Detectives' automotive squad aided the recovery of eight cars. Most unrecovered vehicles were model T cars stripped for parts.
Detective H. Dusty Rhodes and Aubrey Davenport used lateral fingerprint detection to establish ten burglary cases in San Antonio during September, marking a notable effort by the local force in solving recent burglaries.
A scrambled political column by Arthur Baer criticizes campaign tactics and mentions ghost writers, elections, and public sentiment. It riffs on figures like La Follette and Bilty Long, mocking maneuvers and political games while commenting on the press and public reception.
Col Arthur J. Lynch, new Eighth Corps Area quartermaster, arrives at Fort Sam Houston to relieve Lieut. Col. N E Bailey. Lynch recently returned from service in the Philippines and a postwar tour in Japan and China. A New York native and West Point graduate, he served with cavalry at Fort Clark and Del Rio before joining the quartermaster corps in 1920.
Scattered OCR text describes campus chaos at Westmoorland College with freshmen targeted during Freshman Week. It mentions setting aside Decora, pirates with hair ribbons, and oddly dressed individuals allegedly tormenting freshmen while seniors observe or participate.
Homer Mr. Smith, 18, of Port Sant Houston, was held by police Tuesday in an attempted theft of the automobile of Thin Adams, 7 Arbor Place. Adams, in a store at 800 West Houston, saw a person near his vehicle Monday afternoon, ran, and the man was captured as officers arrived.
Laredo inspector transferred to join the San Antonio Immigration office on Monday. He will replace Fred Abbott, who has been moved to Corpus Christi.
Trapper and hunter Frank Welet of Grong will address a meeting of the Westmoorlang College Journal at 8b tomorrow. The event invites students and staff to hear his insights on trapping and hunting practices.
Poll tax sites opened Tuesday morning at the Tax Colvink office. Huth predicted 70,000 taxes due due to national, county and state pressures. About 20,000 of the 60,000 tax remarks were mailed Tuesday. E. M. Stevens of Yale Avenue, San Antonio, bought poll tax No. 1 Tuesday. The chamber will conduct its annual poll tax drive.
The Local Jusilor Study club at Central Catholic High School plans its first meeting Thursday at 3 p.m. The agenda includes a discussion of birth control and the election of officers led by Rev. Brother Gerald J. Eghnepp, S.M., president.
Dr. L. J. Manhoff and the Rev. Arthur V. Hoand plan a surprise program at a luncheon of the San Antonio Opthusist club at the Gunter Hotel on Wednesday. The event aims to engage members with a brief program and discussion.
Rexford Tugwell former Columbia economist and New Deal brain trust member visits San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley area. He plans citrus grove inspections in the lo Grande valley and a West Coast trip with other experts. He meets with local officials and farm specialists while in Texas.
County superintendent R W May warned principals that student aid applications must be filed by Friday night. He reported only 18 applications received so far. Bexar County is allotted 283 funds for eligible youths aged 16 to 25.
Park officials surveyed three sites in Bexartevignty and Helotes area planning two day study of a 300 acre site on Highway 66 north. They will draft drives bridle paths and decorative entrances to be sent to Washington for approval with potential federal funding of 500000 dollars or more. Participants include Albion Blinks Olin Boece Walter Weber Edwin Ligon and Alanson C Coney.
W. H. Atherton of 709 San Pedro avenue sustained facial cuts after a fall on the sidewalk in front of the temporary United States post office. He was treated at a surgical hospital. A purse containing $5 was reported stolen from Mrs. W F G Petius at 408 West Cust Street Tuesday morning.
The Thirty-seventh District Court is notified to hear Russ C Ai UuPSUUY, as defendant, in a suit over notes totaling 116900 dollars. Central Securities Company alleges Hill, a former City-Central Bank and Truck Company official, signed two notes in 1931 secured by 1500 shares of stock in Milam and Travis entities, with only partial payments made on principal and interest.
Manuel Mirales was held after police removed him from a gas filled basement at 254 Pendleton. Firemen and officers found three 55 gallon barrels of whisky mash. Mrs Mirales attempted to rescue her husband as the basement gas was vented and workers investigated the scene.
Deputies arrested 12 people in a marijuana party raid at 600 block Walnut Street early Tuesday. Authorities say those detained showed various intoxication stages. Arresting deputies were G. B. Matson, Jack Hole, C. G. McCleskry and L. W. Lerick.
Force suesoay and been asked to institute a search for 15-year-old Ralph Priestly missing from his home at 214 Maryland Street since Saturday. He was last seen wearing a blue pants and a white shirt carrying roller skates. Family suspects possible travel to Abilene or San Angelo.
D H Hart, longtime clerk for the state, marks his 48th year with the Texas employment office this month. He began government service in 1887 and moved to his current role in 1893, reflecting a lengthy career in public administration.
Tuesday named three commissioners for a new grand jury in the Criminal District Court next week. The appointees are Frank Hanes, William McIntosh and B. D. Lind.
A Converse man was charged by complaint in County Court at Law No 2 with unlawfully killing nine doves. The charge was filed by Game Warden A. E. Hitateldes.
Funeral services were held for Hadem Forbes Smith 59 longtime treasurer of the 8 Ade ALB railroad hieco who died in Houten Monday The Rt Rev William T Capers bishop West Texas Episcopal diocese officiated at 2 pm Pallbearers were James R Davis John Boyle Jeff Goodlee J L Cowan CG H Wilson and Joseph McDonald A Greenwood native he was a long time railway worker Survivors include widow Mae Smith two sisters Isabelle Newberry and Emile Cannon both of San Francisco and a brother Wil Smith of Detroit
Albert Wi Weal Jr. Mace days in Orange as state witness in Clyde Dawson and Bexar County escapees murder case. The pair implicated in the slaying of acting Orange police chief Jominale Gee will days after their escape. Deputy E H Macins and the sheriff accompanied them to Orange.
A man stabbed 15 times in the Crockett Street affray was admitted to Robert B. Green hospital after the incident on 1328 East Houston Street. Police held one suspect in connection with the cage action.
A fragment of a rental column lists multiple properties with monthly and weekly rates, street names, and partial owner or unit details. It mentions San Antonio circulation context and references rental availability and ad text remnants. The text shows scattered property addresses such as Elmend, Mitchell, Delmar, and Alamo with varied price figures and durations.
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