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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1935
Page
18
A ragged OCR report notes the Majestic healer event near the Plaza MCSC with signs and attractions. It mentions visitors and a temporary drink exhibition, with scattered names like Jeff Davis OCW and Thiman Smith from Corpus Shvisle. The piece describes alcohol pricing and evolving displays, highlighting a lively but unclear scene.
An eclectic, fragmentary report lists local figures and events from social life, theft, legal notices, and public concerns. Names such as Jack Hamilton and Frank Weatherford appear amid scattered remarks on telephones, post office issues, highway department patience, church visits, and local anecdotes.
Officials in the San Mionio district investigated 61 aliens linked to 203 sessions and 461 actions. The probe led to deportations of 12 individuals and ongoing deportation proceedings. Thirteen others remain as residents.
Texas law enforcers drive against rustling and unpermitted trucking boosts compliance. Marshall of the Texas Railroad Commission leads hearings at the Gunther with Walton Bond as they review permit petitions for operators including Brown Express and James Momamt. Hearings aim to curb thefts and ensure authorized hauling on state highways.
Dan Green and G. D. Rink sue Sheriff Albert W. West Jr. and deputies in County Court No. 1 seeking 3955 damages over an alleged unlawful search of their Broadway apartment in Alabama Heights on September 10. They claim violation of privacy and seek judgment for costs and damages.
Polis Vela was killed Monday night at the entrance of a Pecos street residence. His wife, Polis Vela, 2717 Volutia Street, appeared before Justice of the Peace John F. Onion and was charged with murder. Bond set at 1000 in Criminal District Court. Police report the couple were estranged and three sons were at home during the shooting.
Report cites theft of clothing and Mexican lace from multiple residences. Elizabeth Williams of 151 Goliad street and Miss Joan Carr of 427 Devine road named in the incident. Proverty patrol notes list other partial names and addresses as witnesses or involved parties.
A garbled column mocks wartime talk as leaders like Selassie, Mussolini, and others loom in the narrative. It references battles around Adowa, Geneva squabbles, and a satirical take on empire, power, and diplomacy, with chaotic imagery and misrendered phrases throughout.
The family of General Jacob F Wolters 64 a respected Texan planned a Houston bound service at 3 p m Thursday after his death from a heart ailment. A former Texas National Guard leader he served in the legislature, earned the rank of major general during martial law and later acted as general counsel and legislative representative for a Texas company. Ten senators offered eulogies outlining his long public service and ties to politics.
A 70 year old victim, Edad Lunt, asks to be sent home to visit his pets Sadie the black mare and two cats after a rear collision with a truck near Robert B Green Losi Wetltteades. He was hospitalized, and Sadie was injured, with neighbors noting his wish to reunite with his animals at 3228 Noga Tits Street.
University of Texas student from Sar Antonia Heury Fullerton won a lead role in Mortily We Roll Alone at the curtain club this week. Six other Sar Antonia students also won parts among more than 60 characters, including Bob Park Virginia Coleman Maty Puesett Pescy Dickey and Arthur Newton. Dates shown are October 25 30 and 31.
The University for Scouting by the area council held its first session Tuesday with 16 participants. Sea scouting instruction and classes for scout commissioners drew the largest turnout at the Rent headquarters meeting. Chaplain Ora Cohen spoke as the group outlined upcoming courses for November 3 and future work.
Skeletons discovered at the Wa post office excavation site will be paraded at San Bernardo cathedral a day before burial at San Fernando cemetery No 2 on November 1. Archbishop Arthur Drosgaerts will preside with Mo H. Floyes in charge. state and army officials invited to attend. Skeletons trace to 1700 burial ground near Alamo chapel. five more uncovered by shovel work this week near the former post office site.
County commissioners discussed plans to establish a traveling library program for Bexar County. Miss Telwin Sue Gores, state organizer for the Texas We Tiary and Historical Association, will speak October 24, introduced by M. M. Forts, and the board considered funding in the 1995-20 budget, but ruled financing impossible this year.
Charles E. Trowning is reassigned within the immigration department in Ta redo and will join the To offs Monday as an immigration official. Browning succeeds A. S. Hudgon as chief patrol inspector, with Hudgon’s transfer confirmed.
Rally cites seven year litigation with Southweececu Hell Telephone Co over a rate tax. Filing set for Thursday morning in Federal District Court by Thomas Coble, city attorney. Deadline for argument is Thursday. Judge Edwin A. Holmes may reject a report for the second time. The phone case returns to district court after circuit court action in 1928. Holmes remains eligible to preside.
Bexar county commissioners agreed to appoint an assistant county farm agent to aid Fred W. Mally in his work. The position will be filled by an appointee selected by Texas Agricultural and anica college and pays 100 dollars monthly. The board voted in favor with three commissioners supporting the appointment while Commissioner Robert F. Ua abstained.
Three year old OKiS MeTsuyre of 1108 Wart Mesquite Street was taken to Robert B. Cueen hospital after biting the thermometer. Doctors could not determine how much glass the child swallowed as investigations continued into the incident.
Firemen were dispatched twice early Wednesday to false alarms. According to Bit Wollf nashta, trucks headed to the 100 block line at St. Mary’s Street near intersections of South and West Commerce streets.
A chamber of commerce delegation led by Herry A. Falff, secretary of the trade extension committees, announced plans for a new set of trips on November 4, 8, and 7. The purpose is to advance trade talks and foster new economic ties.
Cadet Major leads band at St Marys Cadet as May clan Wallace wed on Wednesday 8th. The ceremony marks union with Leen the New Senreamized piece hid in BL Ays luniversus Sans Jan atek, radet east, xiduirl. Ald Byereth uses jy band ser geant.
Baez of Converse was acquitted by County Court at Law No 2 after a 1 hour delay deliberation. He claimed ignorance of the closed season and hunting south of railroad tracks, saying he saw a newspaper ad and had read headlines yet admitted he hunted September 22. State Game Warden Hulz testified to four doves found at his home and that Baez admitted killing the birds south of the tracks.
Honry Chapa pleaded guilty to theft charges for taking items valued over $50 on September 14 and received a 30 day jail term. The case also notes Troy Adams pled guilty to theft under $30 in an earlier Alabama County case, with a five day sentence after already 60 days in custody.
In Austin the Texas court upheld the cigarette tax validity in the case involving Lane Kimberlin. The decision denied habeas corpus relief and affirmed a three day jail sentence for contempt issued by District Judge Sarah T. Hughes of Dallas related to interference with Interstate To acca company business.
Disciples of Christ Convention planned with key speakers including Robert Hopkins and New York official axael allo, to be held October 15 at 5:30 p m in Gunter hole. President Covey will preach at the event hosted by the United Society.
Reports from London detail the birth of the Duke of Kent's son, a sixth in line to the throne, with doctors noting good health for mother and child. The event triggers official notices and royal greetings as the newborn solidifies succession order behind the king and princes.
United States District Attorney W.R. Smith announces indictments against T. Lambert, Hod Linscott, and others for conspiracy and false bookkeeping. Megar fray portation and White Cense cases appear among 24 set for trial. Jahn F. Gites faces embezzlement charges of 2629.14 at Commercial Nation Bank. Court dates listed for Monday.
Four men were appointed by Dan Gold to lead the drive in Tashkent area. The organization of 125 workers aims to recruit 104 new members during a one week period. A kickoff dinner for workers is planned for Monday October 21 as staff meet for the first time.
Col Are i B Hickox safety director for The Light spoke at a Wonmay’s club meeting on VIM San Pedra avenue about safety precautions and measures for children. He listed his Plaza Hotel headquarters as a place to answer questions safely and noted his work with students in junior and senior high schools to reduce incidents.
A convoy to move the Seventy seventh field artillery to Fort Russell at Marfa will depart Camp Nermoyle Thursday morning under Capt Oscar G Fegan. Trucks will be driven by men of the Second division. The convoy that brought trucks to San Antonio from Port Brags left for Forty By Wednesday morning.
A report describes an alleged possession of an unregistered firearm on September 3 by Paul A. Beeshur amid a wash of garbled text. The piece references a registered shotgun and a restraint on funds, noting a $900 bond and unclear details about the weapon and authorities.
Three new members were on the Steving committee of the Center Dial committee of 1d Wednesday Alfred W. Rhode Arthur Birch and Charles Fehr were acquainted Tuesday by Chairman Alburt Steves.
Classified notice lists vacancies with rates such as 25.00 dollars for run and 2009 month with 45.00, plus 325.00 month and 35.00 per pound. Mentions address 231 E Myrtle and contact notes for additional information. Indicates positions or opportunities in a noisy ad text with multiple price figures and lines.
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