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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1936

Page

19

Remarkable green coat man and shoe shine tale in Dallas area

The piece chronicles a flamboyant scene involving Tom Collins in a green coat who dislikes gin, and Forrest Horbrechs of Dallas reporting oddities around a shoe shine parlor. It weaves in references to a centennial stamp envelope, a Robbery/murder suspect, and local culture including photographers, a comic radio star Ken Murray, and Mary Healy, finishing with a note about a sunken park near Clewnwalh avenue and Woodlawn lake.

Plaza Jeff Davis Tom Collins Ant

American Boy Held After Attempted Theft at Milam Gallery

A 12 year old boy was detained Wednesday after an attempted theft at the Milam Gallery on North St. Marys Street. Store operator Mrs. Lillian Tayloe said a companion distracted the clerk while jewelry was snatched and a patrolman was notified.

Rennec- Hon Milam North St. Mary's Atreat Lilism Tayloe D. J. Brads Ana Uetice

Texas to Get 19000 New CCC Enrollees in Western Camps

In progress Wednesday, enlistments for Civilian Conservation Corps camps extend to Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona Colorado and Wyoming. AUATEONS al Fol Sant Holston Texas will pet 1133 of the Hewen rulings.

Texas CCC Oklahoma New Mexico Arirona Colorada Wyoming Teaa Auateons al

San Antonio manWaite faces theft and firearm charges

Zack White, 43, of San Antonio, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in County Court of Law. He was accused of theft and possessing stolen items including shoes and tools, with alleged accomplices later returning items. White, a local peacekeeper figure, faced fines, potential jail time, and parole considerations after a lengthy prior sentence.

Zack White San Antonio Weiksday Wiite Touchstone East Trevis Street Waite Toblista B. Sawer A. Dein Fores Street Replem Jude Assunsul Jrumy Witte Yvale Amesican

Spider Bite Sends Man to Hospital

Lawrence resident 53 was bitten by a spider and rushed to B. Green Hospital after the incident near Buck Wehara Avenue.

Man Tis Lawrence BucktWehara Avenue Jas Breett B. Green Hospital

Pair of Beats Leads to Charges Against Two Men

Max Slowers of the Dragonfly Soledaé and West Travis faces aggravated assault charges after an alleged club altercation early Tuesday morning. Antonio Portres, a guest at the Gunter Hotel, is listed as the complainant. Joe French, hotel staffer, and other guests reportedly witnessed the incident at the dive table.

Max Slowers Employe Dragonfly Soledaé West Travis Sfeenta Tradt Roimplalht Fi Antonio Portres Gunter Hovel Palvns Joe French Assistang Andiler Guster Fronch Ortega

Zappone on East Commerce street beer dispute at diner

Mrs Zappone tossed a bottle during testimony in a case against her. Dorohy Taylor testified the waitress witnessed Zappone’s wife fling wine and beer, while Mr Shaw of the International Garment Workers' union faced charges for disturbing the peace at a diner on East Commerce Street on September 23. The couple described it as a purely family quarrel.

S. A Ere Zappelle Ainheen Commerce Street Phil Shaw Corporation Court International Garment, Workers’ Union Ty Dorohy Taylor East Commoeree Strom Zappone Sorena

Furniture guests visit Grand Rapids stores and hotel event

A group of furniture company guests toured San Antonio visiting Karol kin and Stowers stores, enjoyed a lunch at the Gunter Hotel hosted by the San Antonio Advertising Club, then dined at the Rio Rio. They toured the city and met Texas factory presidents during their arrival.

Grand Rapids Purnituzi Gull Gan Aiden Foc Rane Karol~ Kin and Stowers Funiture San Antonio Texas Ox Factory Omy Kale Wee

Grand Rapids Guild Event Highlights Human Qualities in Furivere

An assembled group led by H L Bridgman and ALP Johnson welcomed guests at a Grand Rapids function.Speeches honored guild members and the history of furniture making while promoting education publicity. Performers including Miss Lupe Mottattez and Ester Gonzales sang Mexican solos. Rev J Grady Thmindis offered the invocation as authorities urged San Albanians to engage with San Antonio to the world.

Bueller F Bluart Fool Gal M. Johnson Dexter Ralph D. Molise J. G. Griswald Furivere San Antonio J. Grady Thmindis

Jeffersonians to Hear Brooks at Noon Luncheon

Jeffersonians plan a luncheon meeting with speaker Brooks on the topic Continuation of New Beal Policies on the Liberties of the Citizens. The weekly Thursday gathering invites interested persons to join at Amet American.

Brooks Mudge Sidney J San Antonin Altamey Olen

Pending Bills Read by Manufacturers Association Meeting

Texas manufacturers discussed copies of mis LATCCLINg bills introduced into Lie Texas. The association verified their introduction at a Wednesday session. Twenty such bills presented before committees were disclosed during a meeting at the Sir Anthony hotel Tuesday.

Texas Lie Bar Antonie L Manufacturers’ Association Sir Anthony Hotel Twesday

Legion Posts to Install Officers in Tekar California

New officers of the American Legion posts in Tekar California will be installed at 7 10 pm Friday in the Pan American room of the Snater hotel by Drury eilins, department commander from Mars valle. Installation ceremonies will be under the supervision of the American Legion Central Council of Bexar county with representatives from Tollawhie poets Algind No 5 Business and Professional Men No 1D.

Sitamerican Legion Tekar Caliing Snater Hovel Drury Eilins Marsvalle American Legson Central Council Bexar County Harry M. Wiltz Waldroy Wilton George Newton Somerset

Birthday party at Wille Memorial museum marked by cake

The Wille Memorial Museum hosted a birthday event with a three for nine cake centerpiece and employee or visitor cake slices. Pupils from Paughis Wheatley High School baked the cake. Birthday gifts began arriving and were expected to continue into the next day with coffee and cake provided to attendees.

Wille Memoria Canotel Inchoon Ayie Ari Paughis Wheatley High School Fox Thuzetay

Damage suit filed against Hal Ross parlor operator

A damaged filing from Chiplores Mississ Barker and Allan D seeks 6 560 damages from Hal J. Ross operator of the Nec dy Show of 1998 for injuries while standing the show near Highway 60 on September 28. The suit was filed in Chitty seventh District court naming Miss Pain and Miss Voto Amu among others.

Hal Ross Chiplores Mississ Barker Allan D Avene TB Hal J. Ross Gale Bighway No Chitty-seventh District Miss Pain Miss Voto Amu

Property Owners Ordered to Comply on Santi Laredo Street

City officials announced 14 notices served to property owners on Santi Laredo Street requiring immediate compliance with building and lot improvement conditions. The housing department stated inspectors completed Wednesday visits and noted multiple properties failed to meet standards.

Santi Laredo Street Iity

Brees Awards Cadets at Graduation Ceremony

Maj. Gen. Herbert Brees presided over graduation at Kelly Field, watching an aerial review led by bombers as captains and lieutenants received diplomas. Four graduates were sons of high ranking U.S. Army officers from Kelly Field and the Ninth Corps Area, including Pickel and Conner.

Herbert Bres Third Army Gorns Gren Helly Qwishheater Werinesilay Mershig Goiwrak Brees GT Ayers Tagk Kelly Field Brooks Field J.J. Ofars DP. B. Gontes Dallas U. S. Army Tint Arthur A. Fitker JSON Coldneah Fy Pickel Conner Kelly Geld Air Corps Ninth Corps Liewbrad Pickel At Ale Pore Pio Grarlonte Kelly Tiated Lacwt Belham Cenesford Jr Pelion Glossfardler Vorieds Uve TS G. Mfis Kowmaer Tik Infantry Fort Sam Houston Janis W

Southwest Texas Archaeological Society Elects Officers

The Southwest Texas Archaeological Society plans its annual meeting to elect officers this Thursday afternoon at 4:30. Founders and members, including A. Fletcher Garner and A. Widker Dav, will discuss summer field work in West Texas.

Southwest Texas Willie Mad Fletcher Garner Mtsem Wiest Texas Aluge

Soldier Charged Hit Run Driving Incident Report

A soldier faced charges in a hit and run case after a suspected drunken driving incident. Detective Edar Todt presented the case before the Justice of the Peace. The assault allegedly occurred when a vehicle struck Henry McLemore at the Martin and Nose Colorado streets intersection, injuring him and failing to stop.

Edar Todt Percy Henry McLemore Zerramora Martin Nose Colorado McLemore Vale American Stiller

Austin Drug Case Gets 5. A. Trial

A drug case involving 29 ounces of morphine and 30 grams of another substance was slated for a trial in the U.S. District Court. The suspect was brought to San Antonio by a U.S. Marshal and the release details noted a complex federal proceeding.

Austin Guytah Wader Meng Azaine CoFenTe Beere Antonio Qeenrep Maclin

Bursting Ammonia Pipe Burns Man in Wyoming Incident

A 91 year old man, Alexander, from Caralyn Avenue WY, was burned by a bursting ammonia pipe. Wound details indicate treatment underway. no release on condition or hospital. Robert B Green was involved in the incident as the responder or witness. Further official reports pending.

Alexander Caralyn Avenue Wellureday Treatiumi Robert B Green Burns Wien Aljuid

Want Ads Highlights From The Classifieds

Fragmented ad list notes various listings for rooms apartments and houses for sale or rent with prices and classifications. Entries reference locations such as West Travis and West Elm and include furnished rentals and a few item prices though many phrases are garbled.

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