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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1936
Page
15
A jittery reminiscence on Bank Nite theater promotions, copyright issues, and audience experiences. It notes how similar ideas spread to Dallas and Atlanta theaters, the use of live audio during drawings, and rumors about whiskey prices amid droughts. It captures local voice and scattered anecdotes with named figures and places.
Herman Davis reports price rises at Casa Manana with weekday tickets at 1.50 and weekend rates at 2. Crowds at Centennial grounds grew, but lodging demand remained modest as rents adjusted to normal levels in Dallas.
Amelie McClure and Jack O'Brien will address National Dog Week from September 20 to 26 at Mo A. tree. The event is under the auspices of the Animal Defense League. Mrs. Melba Trarper Patterson, secretary, notes Mrs. Paul Bergent, president, will preside.
June Lang offers a six part series on modern Venus figure technique. The article details daily routines for posture and gait, emphasizing walking with straight spine, engaged core, and controlled shoulder movement. It prescribes specific heel aligned steps, toe position, and slow squat-like rises. It also recommends a light girdle and regular hip rolls to prevent sway while walking.
Plans for the proposed shim clearance program were to be discussed at a West Side civic meeting at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on El Paso Street. The session was called by the Junior Chamber of Commerce which is sponsoring the program.
Edward Garein of 620 East Doeabeth street was treated at Robert B. Green hospital morning for injuries after being struck by a auto at Nolan and Live Oak streets. Miss Helen Hays of 749 Mays street was treated for injuries in an automobile collision at the scene.
San Antonio seeks 400000 dollars in federal funds for Centennial use with eight allotments approved by a federal commission. Allocations include 100000 for Alamo heroes, 75000 for Alamo repair, 200000 for pioneers and rangers memorials, and 14000 for monuments to Ben Milam and Moses Austin. Site choices place Sunken Garden Theater and city monuments near City Hall and Brackenridge Park, with administration at 15000.
Seattle reports a tumultuous Washington primary race as over 600 candidates campaign for congressional and state offices. About 800,000 voters expected to cast ballots in a blanket primary, with a three way Democratic gubernatorial contest among Governor Clarence D Martin, Treasurer O A Cage, and King County Commissioner John G Stengel advocating the Washington Commonwealth federation plan.
Police logged multiple theft reports from various locations including Ray Maples in Fredericksburg and J G Hubbard on West Commerce Street. Items stolen range from school supplies valued at unknown amounts to a hat, spectacles, a camera case, a suitcase, jewelry, and a motion picture camera.
Norwalk Connecticut September 7 6 Harry E Byram 72 retired railroad executive and Don Burdick 38 son in law were recovering from a shooting and automobile crash. Byram former president of Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad was shot in the heart at his Westport mansion. Burdick charged with intent to murder held in custody after a crash that fractured his skull. Prosecutors prepared to pursue Burdick as the couple had planned to marry in New York Saturday.
Two deaths were reported by Justice of the Peace Oliver L Wiley. George H Powers 81 a retired baker died Sunday afternoon while seated in a chair at Aver me By where he resided from cerebral hemorrhage. Mateo Basaldua 33 of 904 West Salinas Street suffered a heart attack while walking on West Travis near Main Avenue and died after arrival at Merle hospital.
In New York on September TIM John Woods, prompt service saved a blaze after a car collision ignited a fire. The impact caused a fire alarm to sound as flames broke out, with one vehicle and the scene sustaining damage.
A garbled want ad page lists furnished rooms and weekly rents with street numbers such as 1658 Watch and 230 LaClele plus 227 Vine and 214 Florida. Several entries show monthly rates around 20 to 28 dollars and weekly rates up to 42.50 with mentions of furnished rooms and properties in Houston and nearby areas. The ad promotes open schools next Monday and urges readers to place advertisements for vacant properties, noting a central column listing for complete details.
Miss Rosemary Walling, graduate of the University of Texas, joins Westmoorland College faculty in the social science department. She has taught at WheIester, the University of Houston, and the University of Texas, with graduate work at the University of Chicago and Phi Beta Kappa honors. She has served since 1934 as chairman of child welfare and protection for the American Association of University Women.
Dover witnesses recount a curious incident as two men in a truck attempted to rob a group of travelers on a roadway. One assailant waved a pistol while a second fired a warning shot. A bystander was struck in the eye and another in the nose as confusion scattered the fare. The pair fled the scene.
McIntosh reports strong fear of war and a swing to left in the United States amid European turmoil. He notes Premier Blum facing ouster and predicts Landon could win in a Democratic-leaning state, with Mason and Wells of Chicago present at the event as observers.
Republican Women to hear Mr E B Whitaker and Mars Mance at a joint meeting of the Woman's Republican and Woman's Non Partisan clubs for London at 10 30 a.m. Tuesday. Mrs Alexander Roynton will preside.
City undertakes a careful check of 240 units to be installed by Tuesday morning after completing final repairs. The action involves ensuring installation readiness and confirming that all systems pass inspection before public use.
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