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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1936

Page

21

Centennial notes skew toward music trends and Texas lore

In a sprawling survey of cultural shifts, writers discuss guitar and ukulele chords becoming ubiquitous in popular and sacred music. The piece notes publishing bets, mentions Len Harwood, and highlights Centennial year book activity, including works from Edward W. Hensinger and Mary Ada fan, with ties to Texas history and libraries.

Lexus Texas Kirkhdag Additiay Texas Indians

Vagabond Theatre Notes and Mixed Arts Report

Public notices and theater chatter recount a downtown venue with Eddie Kuett and a 3 Milema building booking agency. Reflected Glory draws praise from Si Beykowicz on stage while Tallulah Barkhead appears. A political family figure Rudy of Wace features amid varied curiosities as a historic show traverses North Meding Street and West Martin Avenue.

Rudy Wace Elias North Meding Reotey Warehouse Company West Martin Wid Lands

Vote American Ball Game Costs Girl Broken Finger

Miss Vranets Narco, 18, of 220 West Houston Street, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital Tuesday for a broken finger sustained while playing softball. A police report noted uncertainty about the incident and a missing diamond ring.

Soldier Held after Auto Collision at Martin and Colorado

Fort Sam Houston soldier Harry Pelkey 22 formerly Jim my Lamon was booked for intoxicated driving and failure to stop after a collision at Martin and Colorado streets Saturday night. Frank McLemore injured. Pelkey claimed borrowed the car then made a drunken tour before the crash. He said he did not remember details and recalled waking in front of barracks.

Harry, Pelkey al Fort Sam Houston Jimmy, Lamon Jender E. O'Riley Sinclair Martin Colorado Evels Frank McLemore Neith Zavanborg Melamore Henry Sergt P. St Halleron Pelkey West Commerce Street Marlin Camiado Irgn Buddiy Robert B. Green Hospital Vole Amesiras

Conventions Group Discuss Parleys at Gunlor Hotel

Members of the Batt Antatia chamber of commerce conventions committee met at the Gunlor hotel Tuesday to discuss bringing several conventions to the city. QO. E. Tallmer, chairman, presided. Arthur Pfeil, manager of the conventions.

Batt Antatia

Soldier-Accused Kelly Faces Multiple Vehicle Charge Case

City detectives filed four charges alleging Kelly Soldier helped stop and render aid after a fatal auto accident involving Arnold Molina a 14 year old boy. Laura Shely 15 said she was driving when Molina was fatally hurt. Three bystanders were injured. Read more about the arraignment and upcoming court actions.

Kelly Tuieday Zine Laura Shely Price Avenue Arnold Molina West Then Avenue Molina Jetreus Lot Allege Shey Tye Ruben Huron Malone Avenue Leu. Waphet TS West Theo Avenue Frank Fraga Weat Onion Shely Gael Mimi Rooster Ageta Scobfin Liltlenage

Aneel Courts Adjourn in Honor of Fellbaum

Bexar county courts adjourned early in honor of Senator Erness Fellbaum who died Sunday. Seven senators were appointed to represent the senate at funeral services at the residence Tuesday morning. Obsequies led by Rt Rev Capers. pallbearers named.

Fellbaum Bexar Fuestay Austin Capitol Nail Inast Janes V. Allred Erness Fellbawn Ham East Park Avenue Senate Fr. Blackett Vitoria Joe L. Hill Henderson T. J. Holbrook Galveston John W. Hornsby Austie Jim Neal Miranda City Une W.T. Capers Nissan Sam Capers The Episcopal Church Pallbrarers Herman H. Ochs Lawrence Goforth Herbert Breeding Alfred W. Rohde George Conger Henry Spindle

Pair Treated for Injuries in Crash

Two persons were treated for injuries after a collision described as a crash. Medical staff at a local hospital attended to the pair, with reports noting they received care for minor injuries and were discharged after initial treatment.

Juha Care Morr RW Veeder RIT

San Antonio Air Reserve Officers Appointed Regulars

Two San Antonio air reserve officers and one Wacoan Tuesday were appointed second lieutenants in the regular army air corps. Maj. Gen. Herbert J. Brees was informed by the war department. The men include Norman Pateravvenue, Paul B Todd of 722 Patterson Avenue now at Marol Field California, and dain B Cornett of Waco now at Brooks Field. The appointments are under the Thomason act, permitting 50 reserve officers to receive regular commissions each year.

S. A San Antonio

Marker to honor founding of 5 A androw micker near San Antonio

A marker to signify the founding of San Antonio’s historic site will be dedicated at San Jose Mission by the Gee Alamo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Members will assemble at 2:30 p.m. with the formal dedication at 3:30 p.m. Miss Serms King will give the principal address. The organization plans similar markers across the United States. The group is led by Mrs. J. S. Browne.

Androw Micker San Antoiice San Jose Mission Gee Alamo Daughters of the American Revolution Serms King United States J. 5, Browne

Water Works bond suit at issue in San Antonio district

The San Antonio Theepen School district contests taxes on water works property after city purchase. Judge Tayloe weighs whether city or school board owns the works and who owes back taxes and water costs. The decision hinges on whether water rights and ownership transferred to the city or remained with the district. The case also notes a classifiedRandolph Ciski graduate to Kelly field for training.

Antonio Theepen Agaist Water Works Trus Otters School Bownd Altoyney C.M. Dickses Lille St Lovig Union Qytan Tayloe Taylor Tie City Secord Taylie Uverty Wayloe Nat Date Ameries

Layettes for the needy workers in charity drive

In a charity mission scene Mrs. Z. W. Dimick and Mrs. John W. Hiflwingtots, aided by A. Tall and Miealeman, are shown assembling layettes for the needy. The volunteers, busy at their task, contribute to a local relief effort through organized sewing.

Z. W. Dimick John W. Hiflwingtots A. Tall, Miealeman Mission of Charity

Judge Studies Derby Opinion In High Profile Case

Judge Tayloe of Forty-lib District pressed an opinion in a state Derby case. The dispute involves Joiney Folin Ro Sitook against Hal f Ross. Arguments stretched into Monday. A decision was expected to be issued soon.

G. Taylor

Farm Pollution Charged in Suit by City Official

District court hears a pollution claim against a party releasing wastewater from a canal into a river. The suit alleges repeated river contamination over three weeks harming crops and water quality. Plaintiff seeks damages up to 15000 and a broader claim of 10000 in relief, noting the city owns the lake downstream.

Fitet District BR. A. Gocky Baie Antatriny

Traffic Victim Identified After Late Monday Crash

Wilt GC McGuin 49 of Chirawy hooeyed died Tuesday from injuries after being struck by a car on San Pedro around late Monday night. Robert R Green host Pilal identified the body via McGuin's sister. Witnesses Stanley Sherman Lewis street and Lloyd alloup on West Magnolia Avenue noted. J I Page 42 of West Magnolia Avenue listed as driver. Police and emergency crew responded.

McGuin Chirawy San Pedro McClain Robert R. Green Pilal Py Wclain Stanley Sherman Lewis Strevt Tloyd Alloup Td West Magnolia Avenue J. 1. Page West Mag

Steward Honored After Years at Travis Park Church

The Rev J Grady Tunman led a ceremony at Travis Park Methosist Church to honor Finnery, a longtime member of the board of stewards. A surprise banquet followed with presentation of a lounge chair. Officers for the fourth quarterly conference were re-elected, including T M Beekman as trustee chair and T H Tichgon as stewards chair.

T. A Plimtsy Travis Park Ehurch Tarschy Hawi J. Grady Tunmans Finnery Mae T. M. Beekman T. H. Tiohgon Stewards E. T D. Labman J. Olis Partish Weasher J. 3 Kier A. Childers Flannery Grady Timmons Travis Park Church

Vote American L A Pair Prize Sketches in Contest

A fragmentary notice describes L A Pair and Eddie Martines of Jock Brothers receiving prizes for sketches in a competition. The text mentions Wednesday, a fifth place, and a general fire company display with a sketch of an electric theme.

L. A Dhe Weien Eddie Martines Jock Brothers Stare Wnesday Webesh

Liquor Law Charges Filed In Court Case

A series of liquor law charges were filed in county court this week. Names listed include Cicorte Motlichi and Hepllyax Gollee. complaints allege possession of whisky without a license and sale of beer without license. Other defendants include Dak Bhatiien and Thomas Farques with addresses provided.

Tito Canny Court-at-Lay Cicorte Motlichi Hepllyax State Lyney Algal Tonite Drviss Crrollas Thomas Fariques South Stila i Gus Brown Liquas Castrol

Firefighting attempt in Winoka described in garbled report

A damaged fragment details volunteers using buttermilk to douse a fire in Winoka Minnesota. The text mentions water scarcity and a large bank of bitters near a jar, with references to lightning and root wine. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are legible.

Minn Geb Fokm Schanihanse Jari

EWLSH Rites Set For Succoth Festival Service

Rabbi Frisch announces Succoth observance at Temple Meth-El with a 9:30 service on Wednesday and a 10:30 final service Thursday. The festival features the Torah reading from Deuteronomy and Genesis portions, with Hebrew text recited and banners displayed in a processional.

Bym Frisch Genesix Billy Rips Rabbi Frisch

Theft Reported for Pistols Rifle Cash and Goods

Loot from unspecified addresses includes two pistols a rifle and cash totaling 17 and a watch. Other reported items are a beer and soda vending machine clock coins five marble tables a peanut vending machine and a purse. Victims listed include Mrs Warren Cisne and Anderson with street addresses in city quarters. Police were notified Tuesday and details appear fragmentary from the OCR.

H. G. Fielder Nolan Street Warren Cisne West Agarita Avenue Weather Company North Ib Sfary Trevino West Com Imerce Sireel Anderson Yureamora Street South Boulevard

Mystery program eyed by American Optimists group

A note indicates an event titled a mystery program will be held at the Gunner hotel on Wednesday night. Details are scarce but the Amagis Baptist organization is linked to the gathering.

Want Ads Highlights From The Real Estate Section

Classified notices show rent examples at 625 Van Ness Street for 8 a month and 42.50 for an 8 room house on West Magnolia Avenue. Furnished rooms at 709 San Pedro Avenue go for 2 to 3.30 weekly. A grocery and market business on 4th South Presa site sells about 385 daily. Also a 196 Buick Roadmaster sedan advertised with deep discounts.

Sal West Magtulia Avenue Chissitie Atom San Pedro Avenue

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