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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1936

Page

20

Centennial era music and books notes in Texas press

A fragmentary survey notes shifts in popular music with guitar and ukulele chords, local sales at a Dallas Fort Worth counter, and mentions of Centennial books and editions. It highlights publishers, prices, and the Texas centennial context with references to Edward W. Huitzinger and The Texas Indians.

Tina Jesus al Mellinger Dallas and Fort Worth Edward W. Huitzinger Toxas Mary Atkin Sellus

Fragmented notes on shows and figures in a downtown area

A scrambled reminiscence lists venues and names linked to a past downtown scene. References mention a new agency near a Main Street building, local attractions on North Madison Street near a station, and an old Landa property. It touches on theater, a circus, and mixed comments from Vic Drenden and Ovenden about public sentiment and hunting imagery.

Rudy Waco Madina Street Novi Stokey Warehouse Company Martin Landa Browdway

American Ball Game Costs Girl Broken Finger

Frances Narciso, 18, at 2216 West Houston Street, was seated when a ball game caused a broken finger. She was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital Tuesday for treatment. Police were reported to be investigating the incident amid unclear details.

Frances Narciso West Houston Street Robert B. Green Sotihan Yaty Anerra Tf Niven

Soldier Held After Collision In Port Arthur

Port Arthur trooper Harry Pelkey 22 was arrested after a crash at Martin and Colorado streets. Pelkey described visiting many joints, admitting drinking heavily, and failing to stop after the collision that injured Frank McLemore, who was treated at Roher B. Green hospital. Pelkey reportedly borrowed a car ante and faced officers P B O Reilley and A Sinclair.

Harry Peikey Lam Houston Jimmy Lamont Aute P.B. O'Reilley A. Sinclair Martin Colorado Streets Frank MeLemore Nowby Zarzamora Sirec MeLemore Pelkey Cole Lisle Ak Martin Colorado Die Tne Tay Nole Tie McLemole Roher B. Green Hospital Yate Americin

Conventions Group Discusses Patjeys at Griner Hotel

Members of the conventions committee of the San Antonio chamber of commerce met at the Grinter hotel on Tuesday to discuss bringing several conventions to the city. O. F. Lather, chairman, presided. Arthur Piel, manager of the convention department, spoke.

San Antonio

Four charges against Tom Scoulin and others in fatal accident

City detectives filed four charges of failure to stop and render aid against Tom Scoulin Kelly Soldier and others tied to a fatal injury to Arnold Molina 14 and injuries to three other youths walking with him. Laura Bhely signed a statement claiming she drove during the incident on West Thenavensie and Prive Avenue. and juvenile officer Miss Koesser addressed the case in Court no. 1.

Tom E. Scoulin Kelly Fild Ueirk Laura Bhely Prive Avenue Gold Arnold Molina West Thenavensie Molina Bay Ruben Huron Malone Avenue Leo Wagget Theo Aveue Frank Fraga Theo Avenue F. P.illigpage Soltier Justice of the Peace Onion Mini Koesser Hevenile J Wgeer- Hyaled Assudt Scobitin Ih Coun Metwetive Nitenas

Courts Adjourn in Honor of Sen Fellbaum Death

Bexar county courts adjourned to honor Sen Ernest Fellbaum who died Sunday at 200 East Park Avenue. The governor appointed five senators to represent the senate at the funeral arrangements. Services were led by Rt. Rev. W. T Capers and Rev. Sam Capers. Active pallbearers named.

Vets Amerigag Fellbaum Bexar County Austin Hewal Hall Ghass James W. Alfred Fd. Blackett Vitoria Doe L. Hi Henderson T. Dy. Halhyank Galveston John Whornsby Jim. Neal Miranda City W. T. Capers Insson Sam Capers Episcopal Church Nietmaan Ti. Ochs Lawrence Goforth Bernert Tree

Pair Treated After Doving Street Crash

A crash in the 200 block of Doving Street left two people injured and treated for injuries at a local hospital. Mrs Juba Care and Mint 2 Wy Richter were reported among those involved, with medical staff providing treatment for their injuries before release.

Juba Care Mint Wy Richter Cedar Creet Doving Street

Reserve Pilots Appointed Regular Army Second Lieutenants

S A Reserve pilots in the Regular Army to San Antonio air reserve officers and one Wacoan Tuesday had been appointed second lieutenants to the regular army. Maj. Gen. Herbert J. Byoes informed by the War Department. Named were Norman Poorol of 113 Jollicah avenue now at Brooks Field Paul E Tosti 122 Patterson Drive now at March Field Calif and John B Cornett of Waco now at Brooks Field appointed as lieutenants in the Air Corps. The army will provide 50 reserve officers annual regular army commissions.

S. A San Antonio

Marker to Signify Founding of Los Angeles

An inn marker commemorating the founding of Los Angeles will be dedicated at San Jose Mission by the Alamo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Members gather for a 2:30 PM dedication with Miss Sain y King delivering the principal address.

San Antonio San Jose Mission Alamo Sain Y King United States J. J. Browne

San Antonio School District Loses Ground in Water Works Case

The San Antonio Independent School District faces loss as Judge S Tayloe rules the water works is city property for public purposes. The district plans an immediate appeal, seeking refunds of taxes over ten years and $65,000 spent on water system purchases. The decision questions city purchase authority and possible discrimination against users. A related Randolph Field graduation notes the class record turnout for Rally Field training.

San Antonio St. Lois Union Wrubch Company Pask Mia Tayloe Taylor Borin Tayloe Firsier Nat Wagner

Derby Opinion By Judge Taylor In 1936 Show Case

Judge S G Taylor of the Forty fifth District Court was preparing an opinion in the case of the state relation of District Attorney John R Sheok against Hal Ross seeking injunction for the Derby show of 1936. Arguments were completed Monday afternoon and the public decision is expected Tuesday afternoon.

S. G. Taylor Forty-fifth District Court Tiestiy Joh R. Sheok Hal Ross

Farm Pollution Charged in Suit

City of San Antonio sues a local farmer over alleged pollution from irrigation diversions. Plaintiff alleges overflow from the farm’s disposal plant damaged crops valued at 25,800 dollars, a fruit orchard at 15,000 dollars, and soil contamination at 10,000 dollars over three years.

FAO Fife District Court San Antonio Dante Mitchell Wiley

Traffic Victim 1 Dead In City Accident

A 42 year old Chicago bowler identified as Moviaia AB died from injuries after a collision with a San Pedro avenue auto car near midnight Monday. The deceased was pronounced dead at Robert B Green Hospital. Witnesses listed include Stanley Sherman and Lloyd Allsoup. Driver Pullen, 42, of West Magnolia Avenue, resisted as the operator of the car.

Moviaia Chicago San Pedro McClait Robert B. Green Pital MecClin Lillian Henl- Aan Stanley Sherman Lewis Street Lioyd Allsuip West Magnolia Avenue J i L. Pate West Mag

Steward Honored After 30 Years at Travis Park

Y. H. Plinsery, longtime member of Travis TACK Methodist church, received a surprise party from trustees and stewards. Rev. J. Grady Timmons announced Flannery as finance chair at a banquet. Afterward, the quarterly conference re-elected officers including T. M. Beckmin, T. H. Hebdon, F. B. Latman, J. Otis Parrish, J. H. Rivers, and M. A. Chilters.

Y. H. Plinsery T. M. Beckmin T. H. Hebdon F. B. Latman J. Otis Parrish J. H. Riverseeretary M. A. Chilters Benera Flannery Grady Timmons Travis Park Church

Pair Awarded Prizes for Sketches at Electric Show

S. A. Pair awarded prizes for sketches at the General Electric display contest. Wee Reich and Hdldie Mittine, from the desire Brothers store, won fifth prize in a test conducted during the high bulb display event on Tuesday.

Vate Amecica S. A Wee Reich Hdldie Mittine Désire Brothers Tuesday AG Elec Ile Company

Slough Law Changes Filer Five Complaints Filed

Five complaints charging violations of Timor laws were filed Tuesday in Towwin Court Law No 1 by state and county officers. Jo Moubeni deputy filed against Louis Blain for alleged alcohol irregularities. Asmar complaint against Lotte Plata lists address 45 12 Newly Ploreg Street WA. Biegler filed against Mrs Tourse Croiss at 24 3th Carols Street for sale of whisky without license and care of bate without license. Thomas Enciquer at 314 South Santa Rosa Avenue was named in a complaint by Gus Brown Agent for possession of distilled and untaxed whisky.

Yiols Ion of Timor Towwin Jo Moubeni Tis Louis Blain ACM Cay Houston Asmar Lotte Plata Ploreg Street Biegler Aiguey Agit Mrz Tourse Croiss Carols Stréey Hes Bate Thomas Enciquer Santa Rosa Avenue Gus Brown Sete Tiquer Conual Vite American

Fire Doused at Old Winona Schoolhouse by Volunteers

Oct reports describe volunteers using Buttermilk to help battle a blaze at the old Wi- 1oKa schoolhouse near Winona. Firefighters and residents, aided by local crews, worked to control a lightning sparked fire that damaged the structure but spared lives.

Jewish festival slated at Temple Beth El in observance

The Jewish holy days will be celebrated at Temple Beth El Wednesday evening at 7 30 with the entire religious school. The theme is rejoicing in the law as the Pentateuch is read and the Bible is linked to civilization. Bruce Balkowitz and Sandel Reinstenny will conclude readings. Feisoh will speak. final service to be held Thursday at 10 30 for The Feast of Conlusion.

Beth-El Supcoth Rudd Sera Billy Rips Feisoh

Pistols Rifle and Cash Thieves Loot From Home

Theft reported Tuesday involving two pistols a rifle and cash plus a watch from H G Pieter 1419 Nulun Street Another report cites items including a jacket and a radio and a clock along with several stray items multiple names and addresses appear in fragmented notes with unclear details from Was reportedly investigated by police

H- G. Pieter Nulun Street Warret Crane Agatita Avenue Gily North St. Matyas West Camorec Street Anderson Norch

Optimists to Host Mystery Program at Angie Club

Vole Amerie reports the Angie Optimist Club will hold a mystery program at the Gitter Hotel on Wednesday. The event aims to entertain attendees and support local activities.

Vole Amerie Angie Optimist Club Gitter Hotel

Want Ads Highlights and Rentals Across The City

Classified notices show a six room house for rent at 22h on Street, furnished options, and an 8 room unfurnished house on West Magnolia Avenue at 42.30 per month. Additional listings include rental units on 709 San Petro Avenue, grocery market with daily sales around 65 dollars, and various misread entries for properties and items.

Magnolia Avenue South Presa Street

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