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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1936

Page

18

Three San Antonio Citizens Distinguish Themselves In Parking Meter Incidents

In a chaotic West Commerce area report, three San Antonio residents are noted for parking-meter related misadventures. A lady returning from a shopping spree used a bank visit to stash hundreds and nickel coins, a second woman coaxed a child to retrieve a nickel from a still-unexpired meter, and a third motorist claimed unspent minutes after quick meter use. Capt. Lon Wallis and local figures are cited amid a stream of odd anecdotes and local color.

San Antonio Air Spices Agtec Jefferson

Youth on bicycle injured by auto in Mission district

A 14 year old youth, Junius Wehe of 191 Avondale Ave, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for injuries after being knocked from his bicycle by an auto in the 1100 block of Mission on Tuesday.

Junius Wehe Avondale AveTist Robert B. Green Hospital Wermisday Mission Read

Woman's hand crushed in clothes wringer accident

Mrs Apnea Harvard aged 42 of 215 Dever bevutevard was treated at Robert B Green hospital after her left hand was crushed in a wringer while doing laundry. She received prompt care and was reported in good condition.

Apnea Harvard Dever Bevutevard Robert B. Green Hospital Weinasshy

San Antonian Degrees Conferred at UT Austin Summer Commencement

The University of Texas at Austin awarded master’s degrees to fourteen San Antonio graduates at summer commencement. About 199 graduates received degrees in fields, with roughly 400 additional candidates for bachelor’s degrees. Named San Antonio graduates include Restinacy Ann Gerson, Hilary Rader, Dorothy Bailey, Loyd Kilgore, Barry, Mary Bulry Colegate, Genevieve King, Nancy Log McCallum, Oscar Edward Miller, Alice Ainkinson Neighbors, Mary Tein Osborne, Everett Walter Schadl, Annie Cuarlulie Tettell, Grace Garfer Keeling, and Kathleen Burkett.

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Constable Takes Custody in Man’s Burglary Case

Joe H. Scott, 29, was released into custody of U S deputy marshals after arrest on a fugitive warrant. The Williamson county constable Fred Gilson will face trial for burglary of the home of Robert Jounsin in Weilnteday. Scott’s arrest occurred in Wichita, Kern, on August 8.

Joe H. Scott Weilnteday U. S Tiérela Fred Gilson Williamson County Robert Jounsin Scott Wlebita Kern Augiat

GA Teachers Get More from Local School Budget

The Atlanta area plans $165,000 in automatic salary increases for San Antonio area teachers entering the new term on September 14. Two thirds of the 1950s staff will gain $5,000 via longer experience, with the rest totaling a 5 percent restoration of prior levels. The school board notes a total salary bridge of $2,900,000 in the new budget adopted last week.

ATL Theabes San Antonios Paul Sehelz

Vigilance Committee Meeting Announced at Para Hotel

The Gem Antanso Vigilance Committee will convene at 12 15 p m Thursday at the Para hotel. T J Tamer is cited as secretary in the notice.

S. A. Vigilance Body Gem Antanso Vigilance Committee Para Hotel T. J. Tamer Secretacy

Feeding costs boost roosts milk price rise in Texas

San Antonio dairy producers face higher costs as grain prices surge by about 3860 percent over 90 days. Raw mill hay and certified milk prices jump, drought-driven demand for Texas grains widens margins while distributors expect limited profit gains. Dairy production and feed companies report tighter cattle numbers and rising feed costs, with milk demand increasing to cover expenses.

San Antonio J. A. Clutter Dairyland Ulk S. City Health Department Son Antonio Jim Maverick Sunshine Ranch Ataverick Perd Staffel Feed Company

Theft Report Of Six Deer Hides In City

Reported theft of six deer hides from multiple addresses including Mrs C Millen at 2806 West Monstert Street and Mrs E Hudson at 222 Purr Drive. Amounts stolen noted as jackets, coats, and a small cash total with several suspects and locations listed.

C. Millen West Monstert Street E. B Marsh Rose A E.W. Hudson Petry Denver Boulevard L. AL Westerman Gass Avenue Iite M. Cunningham South Alamo

Negro Is Refused Suspended Sentence in Criminal Court

A district court jury refused a plea for a suspended sentence by Thomas Poole, a Black man charged by indictment. The court assessed his punishment at two years in prison. Poole initially pleaded not guilty, later changing to guilty and seeking a suspended sentence.

Criminal District Court Thomas’ Poole Wiktorver Ana Guilly

Rent Burglars Five Arrested in Concerted Drive

Five men linked to a coordinated theft ring were arrested Wednesday by police from San Antonio Houston and Corpus Christi. Investigators tie the group to burglaries across three cities totaling substantial clothing losses and a fatal San Antonio store robbery. Found items include over 45 coats 100 suits and 32 uniforms valued at thousands.

San Antonio Houston 1 Corpus Otmiens PL Mf Swill Tivoli Merchant Hyberblars Aubrey Bopkins Otto Lalchmann Johnny Riggins T. T. Poston San Antonie Howton Corpus Chetsti Lauts Esghinun Braslan Ory Good Corpus Chrsti

City Hires Part Time Dentist For Health Examinations

The city commission, led by Mayor C. Quin, asked to hire a part time dentist to examine all applicants for vaccination and health permits. The examinations would be non treatment and aim to curb the spread of disease. The health board discussed sanitary ordinances, noting retroactive limits and construction rules may delay action, while continuing to work on the problem.

C. Kk. Quin William Iit jCinsent Quin Neglth Hhoard Gill Toe Peard

LeRoy Jeffers to Address Women in Bexar Meeting

District attorney LeRoy Jeffers will speak at a women’s meeting in San Antonio. Mrs. Leo Lesser chaired the event with attendees including Mrs. Anthon and other local figures. The talk aims to discuss community issues and legal topics relevant to women in the area.

LeRoy Jeffers LeRoy Detfers Dancern Bexarcon Als Pw Briday Abihe Anthon Bole Leo Lesser Weetleg Wl Seapett Filiblle

Convention hints at Texas leaders in Redmen progress

An attempt to move the 1938 national convention of the Improved Order of Redmen to Atlanta was discussed at the Texas state meeting. P. W. Underhill of Pais Sinto was favored for great sachem, with J. Brewer of Mineral Wells a candidate for great junior sagamore. Four men vied for junior sagamore, and Waco was seen as likely to host the next state convention. Memorial services preceded balloting as delegates gathered at Plaza Hotel.

Improved Order of Redmen Ad Antania GR. Lauike Wace Lemke Great Council of Texas Texas Convention CNA Plaza ‘Hotel P. W. Underhill Pais Sinto AL Wrowds State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sagnatore Underhill J. &. Brewer Mineral Wells Sagamor Sagamore C. R. Pibbinberg Galveston Harry B. Tainton San Antone W. A. Kendrick Waco John Harrison

Bexar Democratic Quota Set At 20000 Funds Target

Bexar county faces a $20000 quota as part of statewide fundraising for the Democratic campaign. The finance committee includes Vice President John N. Gamer and other national and state leaders. County goals vary with Harris at 40000 Dallas 25000 and Tarrant 15000. Local women’s group sells small buttons featuring Roosevelt and Garner for 50 cents.

Bexar County Texas Ita Campainn John N. Gamer Nay Fional Mra Clara Drisenl Serier National Leipmmittes I Wantan Roy Miller Saw Rayhorn Jana Byron Blalouk Ina Ronsevelt Garner

Labor Day Parade and Celebration in San Antonio Planned

Labor Day events in San Antonio include a parade starting west of Tabin Temple, moving to Rabank plaza, with a noon barbecur and basket event, 3 pm sports at Sing Pedi park, and an 8 30 pm dance by George Southall and his orchestra. Speakers include Congressman Maury Mayer County Judge elect Myhert Scheepye and wife, with introduced by R E Albicon.

Gal Antonio Maury Mayer Myhert Scheepye Wifeiam B. Arnold

Trail Drivers Old Timers Plan Reunion at Gunter Hotel

The annual reunion of Old Trail Drivers will be staged at the Gunter hotel with speakers from city government education and law including Mayor By Quin Dr P B Maj Gen Claude V Birkhead James Gallagheran and others. A memorial service is planned for October 10 with a parade and ball at Woodlawn Lake and a second day program featuring State Senator Jim Neal dean T W Taylor and Justice Robert Lee Bouditt among others.

Plas Gunter Hotel Quin Dr. P Claude _V_ Birkhead Jamea ‘Gallagheran Cehs Riv Brive Roberts Hobbyonville Whith Prank Dubie Jim Neal Miraude City T. W. Taylor University of Texas Jack Potter Clayton Robert Lee Bouditt James Vv Allied Woodlawn Lake Lesser Frank UH. Rushick Phil Wrelcht Sisdley Miller Palmer Jennings Wiley B1 Fain Fred Herndoy Alfred Rhols W. B. Brow Ts Eplue

Pool Hall Murder Charge Filed In Pine Street Case

Claude Doldeh 23 operator of no pool hall at 106 South Pine street charged by complaint with the murder of Rugolph Redden 28 of 123 South Pine street shot early Sunday Detective Set Amacker filed the charge before Justice of the Peace.

Claude Doldeh South Pine Street Rugolph Redden Set Amacker T Ne Peace Corrigan

Centennial thrift tours and rent ads in want list

Highlights from the want ads note Centennial thrift tours priced at 12.50 with train and expenses, a labor day party forming, several rental offers including a furnished S room home at 705 Camden store, a 3 bedroom duplex on Kaylon avenue, and a Ford deluxe sedan for 465. Also mentions unrelated classified entries and classification references.

Kaylon Avesiue Fy Mionin Camden

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