This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1935
Page
17
An odd incident on a Public Service bus drew attention when a black cat darted across the street in front of the vehicle. The driver braked hard and passengers urged the driver to stop. The cat vanished, then the bus resumed, with the operator noting the omen-like interruption.
A rambling column details a driver halting for a near collision with a bus, comments on balloon launches from the stratosphere near Rapid City, and mentions O B Krezdorn, Captain Orvil Anderson, and Captain Albert W Stevens. It also notes Montell, Bay Nogueira, and others heading to New York, police investigator Owen Kildsy’s money worries, and a wave of state political chatter including a proposed Funser Paze Boys and a Texas tyalls novel series deal.
A charge of driving while intoxicated was filed Wednesday against TG Lendgut 22 of Aurrn city Mo a pilot. The complaint was lodged by J W Satcher 22 of 205 Dauchsy road after a collision near Broadway and Third. Satcher’s rush claim was dismissed. Lendgut was hauled to police headquarters Tuesday, later changed to negligent collision after talks between Chief Kilday and attorney Hugh Robertson. Satcher filed the complaint in Tabbert’s court Tuesday night.
The safety vigilance body of San Rum will hold a meeting Thursday at 1:15 p m at the Push hotel, according to secretary I J Turn SwUrRtaty.
Mrs. Francis Cardwell sued for divorce and alimony after claiming her husband Howard Cardwell, confined in federal prison at El Reno, has no resources. The court refused alimony and awarded a restraining order to prevent disturbances with tenants on community property. Cardwell seeks custody of an adopted child and admits lack of housing and income.
A petition filed in Pilby seventh District seeks to stop a levee project on the San Antonio River. Dr I E Ogilvie, owner of property on Newell Street, claims the levee would raise river water and flood over seven lots when rains occur. The filing also requests a mandatory injunction to remove the dam and restore water levels.
Judge Fredericke Blovens of the seventy third District hears testimony on a dispute over a building encroaching on Mitchell property on Southlackberry street between Barkshire and Dunning avenues. Georgy J Kelly owner of adjacent property stands accused of extending three and a half feet over the line. Court declines to suspend construction as funding moves forward.
The San Antonio W C T U will select delegates for the state convention on Thursday at 2:20 PM in Travis Park Methodist church. Mrs Latia Baxter leads the sectional service and plans include entertainment for Adith V Wise Smith, national president, who will discuss the forthcoming international congress of Christian churches.
Local authorities search for Mrs. M. S. Brown, believed resident of the city, following a reported incident at a Beywlmans location. Police also report the death of A. Graves found in an automobile near the scene. Further details are unavailable as investigators review the case.
The article notes twins from Thomas Jefferson High School receiving ROTC distinctions. Charles D Schute, a top kick, and his twin Albert Schute hold leadership roles in Company LY C unit. Lieut Joe McShane announced the awards on Wednesday at Magnolia Avenue, highlighting their past year as sergeants.
A complaint charged an individual at 559 Potomac Street with driving while under the influence. The district court grand jury received the case. the alleged offense reportedly occurred in September as noted by city crime records. A warehouse fire at Joske Brothers caused $10 in damage early Wednesday, per city crime reports.
Fragmentary OCR text portrays a political screed referencing Roosevelt NRA and warnings of bold actions. The piece implies frustration with government policy and ownership of the era, mentioning labor, recovery, and a controversial stance. Distinct names and organizations are embedded but unclear.
Five U S customs agents and two county sheriffs met in Beeville at the office of Sheriff J B Arnold to perfect the organization of two peace officers associations. Attending were Harry P Hornby collector of customs and Fd Cotrtla A BL Cihonings A O Miler and J R Hunnicuth. Demgey SE Turepepe represented Sheriff Albert of Fexar county.
A barn dance is planned for Tuesday night featuring Wabisie by Bol Sy band as part of the Hermann Sons carnival festivities in the gardens starting Saturday night. The event was originally set for Monday evening and runs through five nights into Wednesday, with activities continuing across the garden site.
Women drivers will compete in an automobile safety contest October 18 and 26 before the Municipal auditorium under Bol Art B. Hickox, national safety enforcer. Entrants list names, addresses and phone numbers with Hickox at The Light’s offices. Prizes for cleanliness, quick starts, gear shifting, smooth starts and stops, headlight legality, parking, and driving tests. Only contestants may be in the car during moves. judges will note signals and conduct during the event.
The Fayely Court of Civil Appeals heard Huntress Jr. appeal from his ouster by the Seventy third District Court. Defense counsel prepared written briefs while Pay Kil day and Leroy Jeffers, assistant district attorneys, prepared to present oral arguments.
A meeting of the Lifts Begins at Boriyelu will be held at the courthouse at p40 Thursday according to Dick Cullen. Gullen announced the meeting will be held at the reach of the court house if going oade by County Commissioner Hobart Uhr dealy the club five use of the courthouse.
The program will open at 7 80 F H and will be sponsored by the Bexar County Chapter and the American Red Cross. Nise Herbert Wolff is named instructor at the Technical School site.
In New York a dispute over part of the estimated 5 million dollar Willys estate has a petition by Virginia Willys De Lana for temporary and unity administration. The matter centers on 4 million tied to Mrs De Lana and a 5 percent share to the late Mrs Willys’s friend. Albert S. Fordhars named curator in Florida is involved. R Hernandez received a 0 day sentence after pleading guilty to unlawfully carrying a pistol.
Retired Sergeant Mattick of the Twelfth Field Artillery, after 18 years at Fort Sam Houston, bids farewell to his faithful government horse High Hall. Milwaukee native Mattick plans to settle at 2 Gray Street, joining his family after leaving active service.
Bath R. Meneses, eclecticate president, and Superintendent Cochran Wednesday endorsed an educational poster featured in The Light's comic section. They praised its aims to teach science, geography, transportation, and invention, arguing it will engage students and enrich their mental stores.
Jacob Tosen states his baggage valued at $200 disappeared after he left a local travel bureau driver for New York. He arranged return travel and later found the driver Hat missing with the luggage.
The clipping lists multiple unfurnished and furnished monthly rental terms with prices ranging from 13 to 27.50 and weekly rates, including addresses like 107 Bquntain, 619 EL S30, 905 We Ase, 329 Chic SAS, 835 W Meri, and 314 Dalimaze. It notes advertising in the Wank ad pages and mentions readers seeking desirable rooms in San Antonio with city notices and broad listings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.