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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1946
Page
8
Frank La Camp bel mulls local color and talent while listing residents and events. A dance fundraiser, stage acts, cartoons and poetry mix with reminiscences of San Antonio life. Olmsted’s Texas scenes contrast past and present with river lore and civic notes.
A police reporter says Pvt Pred Lopez, stationed at Kelly field, was found unconscious in the 900 block of Navarro street. He reported being slugged and robbed of 22 dollars before being taken to Brooke General Hospital.
Police sought the driver of a hit and run Sunday night that struck four cars on West Commerce Street injuring Mow ris Morangee 35 and others. J. Gossett 33 and Santiago Gonzalez 5 were involved in separate collisions with pedestrians and parked vehicles harming Clyde Parker 28 Felix Benson Snr 343 San Francisco Street and Robert Fisher 28 were among the injured in the incidents.
The Realtors Festival of the San Antonio Real Estate Board will be held at La Villita at 7 p.m. October 10. A general membership meeting follows at the Gunter Hotel at 12 15 p.m. Tuesday.
J R Burke won a new hearing in 73rd District Court over his bid for a 4 retail wine and beer permit for ground and basement at 121 Soledad Street. Judge C K Quin set September 23 for the hearing in the same court. Burke argued the liquor board’s prior denial was arbitrary and capricious after the board refused the permit August 15 citing a prior violation within six months. Red Berry formerly ran the Turf bar at the Soledad address.
Police descended on the Tran sit company garage at the 1300 block of San Pedro avenue where three double parked buses blocked traffic and officers issued traffic tickets en masse early Monday. Seven drivers were summoned to appear in Corporation court. Insurance men meet at the Gunter hotel as 150 agencies attend a two day convention of the Texas Association of Mutual Insurance Agencies opening Monday.
Extreme weekend rainfall in San Antonio caused street flooding and evacuations in the 500 block of Monclova Street. Alazan and Rosia creeks overflowed, flooding roads and forcing buses to reroute. Dr. C H Cable nearly drowned after being swept 100 yards. he survived by grabbing a tree. Total rainfall Saturday and Sunday reached 5.08 inches with 4.71 inches in 24 hours, the heaviest since July 1922.
A Sunday fire damaged three homes. OGY Phillips at 280 East Mariposa Drive suffered a bedroom blaze worth about 8000 dollars. Dr. T. S. Holm at 276 East Mariposa Drive faced 50 dollars in damages. Residence at 1701 Avenue B shared by Ed Lackey and James Dietrich sustained about 9500 dollars in losses.
San Antonio Historical Association and A F Van Blon bookstore operator at 204 Losoya Street led writers in letters protesting a proposal to rename Losoya Street Broadway. The Monday scene showed community voices against the change.
A letter from John W. Bundy at 2106 Gumet street reports drainage issues on Burnet street near 2100 bioek, with photos of water standing and a note to Mayor Gus Mauermann. The letter mentions elephants, specifically adult male African elephants, in the context of the problem.
Arthur Baer notes Maine’s recent partisan turnout, suggesting GOP strength despite weather and voter shifts. He attributes the result to voters freeing up for winter and observes Brewster’s mild platform, questioning whether the Republicans can unite their factions.
A middle aged man was killed early today in the 3600 block of West Commerce after being struck by an auto. The head was crushed and police were examining a laundry mark on the victim's trousers. Lt Richard Lambiotti of Kelly Field was booked on a charge of negligent homicide.
Two women were treated at Roberts Green hospital Monday after swallowing poison. Catherine Meson, 23, of 314 North Mesquite street, and Mrs. C. M. Powell, 21, of 416 East Sayers avenue, were the patients.
Mexico City resident Juan Rodriguez Campos reported his car stolen after he parked it near a hotel while checking rooms. The thief took the vehicle along with clothing and a passport, and investigators are seeking the culprit.
A Transit Company bus struck the corner of the house at 1335 San Francisco street early Sunday, causing about 500 dollars in damage. Mr and Mrs William E Zoeller and their four children slept through it with no injuries. The driver Fred G Estill, 32, of 1242 G street said the steering wheel locked as he tried to turn a corner.
The city receives permission from the Federal Public Housing Administration to use former army buildings at Stinson field for a veterans housing project. The grant covers a recreation hall gymnasium and furnishings and equipment.
Rites for Mrs Pauline Steffler 66 wife of Street Commissioner Paul E. Steffler will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at St John’s Lutheran church. A native of Seguin she had lived in San Antonio 601 years. Survivors include husband a son Edward P. Steffler a daughter Mrs Walter Schulzi brothers Charles Walter and Ernest Paulis of Seguin and Herman of Sanderson and two grandchildren. Interment will be in San Jose cemetery.
County Commissioners postponed action on a proposal to combine the November 5 and November 7 elections into one amendment to the state constitution. County Judge Charles Anderson said combining two days apart elections may be problematic and legality is being reviewed. The court also expressed sympathy for the death of Mrs. Paul Steffler and approved land purchases of 439.
Police Chief Bruce Weatherly issues a new order directing that officers found with their feet propped up on desks will be disciplined. The directive seeks to improve conduct and comfort standards around headquarters.
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