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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1936
Page
15
Jeff Davide-AC reports from Texas as a McAllen traveler notes curious stops in Dallas Fort Worth and Fort Worth while mentioning an old shoe store and the Wrarl Pants firm. The account also references Houston’s House Lo Avenue and San Antonio’s Main Elem as peculiar street monikers. Another driver travels through the soft fall across Texas.
Reports sketch a lively patchwork: Duke Ellington set to return with Lawrence Brown and Sonny Greer praised by band insiders, a Houston store selling sleepwear snacks, and a San Antonio vendor scene including an apple peddler on Alamo Plaza. Witnesses recount a dramatic plane crash near the municipal airport with publisher Bernard Mattadden miraculously surviving, while city figures and convention delegates gather as street life buzzes with diet distillers, dancers, and paper plate lunches.
Medina county seed merchant Hank Robinson Briscoe was declared bankrupt in Pedoral District court by Judge R. 3 Mebilan. Debts were assessed at 25,952.34 with assets totaling 15,674.86, marking a significant financial collapse for the Medina plant business.
In Westport on Oct 12 Mrs Ethel Seith Atwell wed Cyril Tolley after postponements. She forfeited alimony from Roy Atwell, radio stutterer, which court had ordered. Tolley unemployed since arrival in Westport a month earlier. New husband and other parties were arrested after a chaotic scene at the ceremony and at a police station hearing for breach of contract and attempted larceny.
The Vote American London Club will host A H Bartlett, local attorney Artur H Bark, for a talk on the Roosevelt Administration. The event is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday the 21st at the Camden Soy Pyddert Club in South Texas, with club officers listed including F A Hoindsy as president and Blake Lancaster as secretary-treasurer.
Four movie shorts from the Chevrolet Motor Company shown at the Reavety Laboratory and proving grounds will be presented at the technical club meeting of San Antonio at 235 p.m. Tuesday. The event features Hie Bine Barnet and highlights new automotive film work.
Police launched a search for Miss Giles Smith of 1422 Gray Street in Awaitness after reports she was grabbed and forced into a truck near the night. Residents heard her screams and officers urged anyone with information to contact authorities promptly.
Victor B. Gilbert district supervisor of the Interstate Commerce Commission will visit the Gorter hotel Tuesday to assist local operators with preparing applications under the Federal Motor Carriers Act. He will help with forms and filing for hearings and weigh operator needs.
Tria and co defendants Thomas L. Shaw James M. Hall and Charles K. Biggs pleaded guilty in Teceral district court to evasion of federal taxes on their oil refinery account 4238467. Judge Tv McMillan deferred sentence pending further consideration of the case.
The San Antonio Optimist Club marks the first anniversary of the boys work shop at Bexar Colts School for Boys. Presented Monday night, tools will be presented by Optimist Rotary and BIKE clubs and the American Legion.
Mrs M Seleer of Corpus Christi asks musical authorities for help in locating her father William Boyett believed living near San Antonio. She hopes he may be in Stockdale or nearby areas and requests Monday as a search date.
A four year old boy, Robert Maya of MM Lanier street, died Monday at Robert B. Green hospital after a tetanus infection that developed from a splinter. Police reported the case as a tetanus death awaiting final medical details.
A sewing machine nicknamed Flying Mosquito was reported stolen. Police noted a string of minor thefts and property items including belts, cigarettes, candy, and electric air flippers linked to individuals at addresses on University Avenue and Waverly Avenue.
Report states Mary Alem Brice was riding a horse when she fell and fractured an arm. She received treatment at a local hospital and was listed as injured. Additional brief mentions include Merle Rutherford injured after a vehicle collision at West Locust and Third streets.
Mason Davis, 47, of Gibbs Street was treated at Robert Green Hospital Monday for stab wounds suffered in an assault on North Heckherry Street. AL G. Adams, 26, of San Angelo, was stabbed in the neck near the Mule Barn Inn on South San Marcos Street, police reported.
Ten couples and five soloists competed at the Derby show as the district attorney sought to close it. A contempt hearing before the Fourth Court of Appeals was paused at 2 p.m. while Ross and his lawyers argued injunction timing. One contestant drowned. Lewy Cappo was eliminated, while Margie Sheffield continued as soloist.
The Saengerbund reelected Real Tas as president for his 26th term at the 89th annual convention in Beethoven hall. Carl Roeper, HS Klett, and Paul Hotekamp were named officers. About 700 German singers from 28 Texas societies performed at the Municipal Auditorium and honored fallen heroes at Alam on Sunday.
Jinmty Crawford four and Mary Louise Crawford two at 439 South Presa Street ate mystery goat candy believed harmless for 19 days and were taken to Robert B. Greer Hospital when it turned out not candy but medicine.
Services are set for Herma Biesenbach 20 who died Sunday in a local hospital. A wake will be held Tuesday at 210 Teulitz Avenue followed by Mass at St Marys Church. Interment in St Josephs parish cemetery. Survivors include widow Milgriine Biesenbach, parents Edward J and Mrs Biesenbach, brother Henry Eduard Biesenbach, and grandparents. pallbearers listed. local rally noted later.
Coronation of MIS Solares La vitia and hey gaye will climax te wTiesta de ks Raza, a fundraising program at the Municipal railway hall at 8:15 Ban Monday. The Colynus day program features Rasili Moreno, Hollywood actress, Varios Cabezad pianist, and Las Curiitas from Chieva Lavede Mexico. Jose Vasconeeles, Marta Natalia G. de Centreras soprano, Francisca Hernandez and his orchestra, Anne Woodward banner, Felipe Jaling Montalbo lawyer, will be master of ceremonies. Vite American.
Federal District Court in Morelay begins trial over a $10,000 war risk policy. Plaintiff Mrs Katherine Huangam accuses government officials, while Richard Huangam is mentioned as the missing person decades ago.
The federal grand jury convened in the district court starting Monday after O. Hazi, district clerk of Austin, officially opened the court. Albert Steves, M.D., serves as foreman as the jurors are sworn in to hear fraud-related cases.
GOLUNDNS DAY QUEEN NAMED in a Columbus day celebration at Casainacs park. Miss Antharucina Barcellona to be crowned queen of the Costa with Princess Elva Faiho and Miss Eldonia Falig among honorees. Ceremony led by Domisic Yuse with Joz Obriotli assisting. Fireworks display at 4:30 and a dance at Ge jinmoins hall feature Knights of Solumbud.
Police respond to a burglary alarm at a M. Kine company stove shop on West Commerce Street. Officers surround the building after finding the front door open. A hidden intruder is reported discovered inside as investigation continues.
Oscar Bowell regional Social Security board director reports theft from his summer cabin on Highway 66 including blankets sandals phonograph animal skins lamps and pump. Other items stolen across multiple addresses include a jacket potatoes papers metals 80 cents clothing and small personal items. Police note numerous minor thefts and property losses across the area.
Jags aArimsuong a 24 resident of vale San Luis street was stabbed in the five street line and transported to Fiehert H. Green hospital Monday for treatment after the incident.
Fragmented OCR listing various classified ad items including a room house for sale at 2150 dollars, furnished and unfurnished apartments, a finished room set, cleaning and pressing services, a 1835 Ford V-8 Tudor for sale at 475 dollars, and other sale terms.
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