Around the Plaza notes and literary curiosities mix
A round up of literary presses and authors including New Directions and Miller with wry observations on avant garde titles. Local notices cover veterans stations, West Side cafe reopening, juke boxes in stands, a chili quest, a planned barbecue, and a San Jose Mission donkey named Chula with antics at the centennial fiesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Jatisco Cafe
Santa Rosa Avenue
Lulacs
Ethel Wilson Harris
Helen Christian
Estelle Bonnell
San Jose Mission
Assault charge on two residents reported in city record
Abraham C. Riteon, 62, of 1105 Buena Vista Street, booked for assault on Frances Gonzales, 37, of 224 North Pecps Street. The suspect was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for knife wounds.
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Abraham C. Riteon
Uena Vista Street
Frances Gonzales
North Pecps
Robert B. Green
City Budget Picture Gloomy Says City Officials
City budget talks show a bleak financial outlook after a revised plan. Fire and Police Commissioner P L Anderson notes a $65 000 department increase offsets a $550 000 cut from last year leaving a net rise of about 16 009 dollars. Commissioner Henry Hein warns payroll cuts and service eliminations may be necessary to meet pay demands. About 200 employees await raises while purchases and overtime waste time.
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Fire and Police Commis
P.L. Anderson
Stinson Field
Anderson
Park
Henry Hein
Gein
Ach
L. A. LeLaurin
LeLaurin
Hein
Homer Adams Trial Postponed in Theft Indictments
Homer Adams' trial was postponed indefinitely Monday morning in Criminal District Court. Eight indictments charge theft over 50 dollars and one count combines theft and theft by bailey, with deposits received from ex servicemen for promised home construction. Assistant District Attorney Russell Wine said the case was continued for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Adams
Bailley
W. W. McCrory
Criminal District Court
Russell Wine
Wine
Adams
Burglary Guilty Plea Results in Two Year Sentence
Judge W. W. McCrory imposed a two year term after Rafael Solis pleaded guilty to burglary in district court Monday. The charge stemmed from a complaint by Orville W. Martin, manager of Johns Manville Sales Corporation, at 404 West Nueva Street.
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W. W. McCrory
Criminai
District Court
Mondsy
Rafael Solis
Orville W. Martin
Johns-Manville Sales Corporation
West Nueva Street
Jews Begin New Year Observances at Temples Bethel
The Jewish New Year observances will be held at Temple Beth-El 221 Belknap Place with services Wednesday evening led by Rabbi David Jacobson on "How Faith Begins" and Thursday morning sermons on "The Dilemma of Our Times" under Walter Dunham as organist and a chorus of Mrs. Alice Triax Mrs. Everett Witton Charles Stone and Cuthbert Bullitt assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple B eth-El
Belknap Place
David Jacobson
Temple Beth-El
Walter Dunham
Sypganist
Alice Triax
Everett Witton
Charles Stone
Cuthbert Bullitt
TB Society to Have Anniversary Luncheon at Gunter Hotel
Directors of the Bexar county tuberculosis association will observe the twentieth anniversary at a luncheon Tuesday at the Gunter hotel. Several members of the original board of directors, including former presidents, will be present, the Rev. Arthur G. Swartz, president, announced Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County Tuberculosis Association
Gunter Hotel
Arthur.g. Swartz
Locked Brakes Trigger Car Crash in City Street
A car driven by Joseph F. Comifort of 326 Madison Street overturned after its brakes locked on Military Drive and Highway 6 North early Monday. Injured were Miss Alice M. Hut, 25, and Miss Bobbie Ernest, 21, both of 396 Madison Street.
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Joseph F. Comifort
Madison Street
Alice M. Hut
Bobbie Ernest
10 mph Limit Stressed In School Zones
Felix C. Tarp of the San Antonio Safety council said a weekend check found few motorists know the school zone speed. The law sets a 19 mile per hour limit between 7 and 9 am and 4 to 5 pm, with the zone extending one block in all directions from the school.
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Felix C. Tarp
San Antonio Safety Council
Tapp
Purse Robbery Report At Tropics Night Club
A woman dining with her husband at the Tropics night club observed a man remove her purse containing $15 from the table. The purse was recovered later but the money is missing. Vagrancy charges listed against Ernest Trevino and Arturo Garcia with specified addresses.
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Ars
Grnham
Devine
Ernest Trevino
West
Myrtle Street
Arturo Garcia
Adams Street
Woman's scream stops burglar in early morning raid
Miss Janie Senge awoke to a man crawling on her bedroom floor on DUrgiag at4erlalan street. Her scream drove the burglar away. Miss Cleaver and Miss Maxine West were in the adjoining room.
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Durgiag
Run Over by Cab Injures Soldier in Kellyville
Police reported a taxi strike in Kellyville early Sunday, running over Jim Tillery, a local soldier, after a black sedan collided with his vehicle. The incident prompted investigations and calls for witnesses.
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Univer
Jim Tillery
Ica
Fiesta Proidnets Opens Oyster Bar for Employees
SLICK WORK AT 4 P M Four o clock ten has been replaced by 4 o'clock oysters at the Fiesta Proidnets offices in the Transit tower. The company has installed an oyster bar for employees and their guests in the afternoon area.
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Fiesta Proidnets
Sheep Pelts Become Milady's Furs in San Antonio
Nelson Tanning corps opens San Antonio plant near Kelly Field to convert smooth lamb pelts into furs sold in New York for 160 to 200 dollars. Operated by Hernard C. Nelson, the facility employs about 150 workers and ships 8,000 to 10,000 finished pelts monthly to 4 New York buyers. The process yields a plastic wool effect and may lead to leather goods such as gloves and linings.
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Milady
San Antonio
Nelson Tanning Corporation
Kelly Field
New York
Texas
Nelson
Norse Trader Jailed In Theft Case In City Jail
Alfred Harris 21 of Lyons Avenue jailed for theft over $50 after horse trading incident. Ralph Flores 16 on West Martin Street bought the horse from Harris for 12 dollars and later BP Gordon of Lyons Avenue appeared to reclaim the horse.
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Alfred Harris
Lyons Avenue
Ralph Flores
West Martin Street
Harris
BP. W. Gordon
Policemen Banned for Drinking on Duty
Action of Fire and Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson awaited Monday morning after two policemen were suspended for drinking on duty. Chief Bruce Weatherly said the force must be cleaned up. Officers named were J. Herrera traffic officer and Jimmy Young patrolman.
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P. L. Anderson
Bruce Weatherly
J. Herrera
Jimmy Young
Arnold to Attend AFL Meet
William B. Arnold San Antonio council treasurer will represent the city at the AFL national convention opening in Chicago on October 7. He will also attend the International Labor Press association convention in Chicago, where he serves as vice president.
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San Antonio Trades Council
William B. Arnold
A. F. of B. Nationl
Chicago
Arnold Wil
International Labor Press Association
The
Press Association
Auto Kills 2 Mules in Highway 90 Crash near Kelly Field
On Highway 90 near Kelly Field a car driven by Tyandla Hyden of 607 Cedar Street struck and killed two mules, causing their premature deaths. The incident occurred Monday as the animals were in the roadway. Authorities reported the collision and initiated standard crash procedures.
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Highway 90
Kelly Field
Tyandla Hyden
Cedar Street
Truck Drivers Back On Jobs After City Dispute
Truck drivers who struck with garbage workers two weeks ago returned to work after bad weather delayed their return. Commissioner Paul Steffler urged the city council to underwrite budget additions, prompting a renewed strike. A settlement offers 2 dollars per day pay for union drivers and 50 cents for others, with a three day paid vacation instead of retroactive pay.
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Paul Steffler
Motor Bike and Auto Crash Injures Several Persons
A motor bike rider in Thornman place sustained leg injuries when his bike collided with a car driven by Jesus Driguido in the 3600 block of Broadway. A Randolph Field bus struck Pedro Garcia on Route 10 Austin highway, injuring Elias Garcia, 11, son of Pedro.
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Alph Wn
Ranon
Ithorman Place
Fesus Driguido
Heights to Discuss New High School at Alamo Heights
A proposed new high school for Alamo Heights will be discussed in the high school auditorium. Bartlett Cocke, architect, will attend a parents meeting to outline the plan. Principal P. Leonard Nystrom will introduce participating teachers to the parents.
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Alamo Heights
Bartlett Cocke
Elas Heights
P.leonard Nystrom
Wallet Lifted At Monkey Show At Zoo
T McAfee of 230 Pleasanton road reported a wallet theft at the monkey show crowd. He did not notice the loss until later when he recalled being jostled by two stout women who pushed him in the crowd and stole his wallet containing 55 and a railroad pass.
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Radio Row
Julia S. Harvey
CBS
KSA
D. G. Duck Willan
Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi
Rutgers
Naval Air Corps
South Pacific
Pacific
Reader's Digest
Austin
MAC
Hermonk
T. McAfee
Pleasanton Road
Three Men Fight Cab Robbery Attempt On West Mistletoe
Charles rein of 545 Rivas street reported that three men tried to rob him at West Mistletoe avenue and King's court after he picked them up as fares. He fought back as they struck him with a bag of stones and fled, money intact. City police reported 126 arrests over the weekend, mostly for minor violations.
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Charles Rein
Rivas Street
West Mistletoe Avenue
King’s Court
72 Arrested In Curfew Raids
Seventy two people were arrested in weekend raids by the Liquor Control board and police on east and west Lown. Eleven taverns and other establishments were hit. one had been raided 40 times before. Arrests also made at Mills alley apartments and various bars including Siboney club and Twin Palms on curfew violations. Guns daggers whisky watches and cash were seized.
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Liquor Control Board
Police
Lown
Cliff Ramsthissel
Polce
W. G. Wissman
Tom McPhaul
A. O. Cooper
G. T. Smith
Mills Aley
Rosary Street
Nebraska Street
Siboney Club
Pecos and Commerce
Twin Palms
Nast Carson Street
Sappy's Place
San Saba
Monterey
South Presa
Showman's Club
West Commerce Street
Bacring Down On the News by Bugs Baer
An edgy column by Arthur Bugs Baer criticizes Ever-Normal and Wallace, mocking diplomacy and political maneuvering. The piece recalls 1911 observations on Bill Bryan and laments Ever-Normal’s supposed duplicity while riffing on playful metaphors and political barbs.
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Arthur
Bugs" Baer
Wallace
WU River
Bill Bryan
Cigarette Blamed For $400 Fire At Pasadena Residence
A cigarette dropped from a table started a fire at 1114 Pasadena Ave early Monday, causing about $400 in damage. M. G. Cozarte reported the blaze and no injuries were listed.
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M. G. Cozarte
Pasadena
Asreel
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Maxwell Hodenheim
New Directions Press
New Directions
Henry Miller
Franz Kafka
Christopher Isherwood
Dylan Thomas
Pablo Neruda
Paul Eluard
Arthur Rimbaud
Kenneth Paishen
Dancy
Miller
Cranilla
Patchen
Frank A. Fournier
F and J Pattern Works
American Foundrymen's Association
George P. Isbell
Asa. Mitchell
Gus Mauermann
Rudy Gouttard
Waco
Hollywood
Variety
Johnny Alderette
Sae
Pridge
Alderelie
San’ Antonio
Broadway
Teyiing Qul
Paul W. Baker
TB Society
Eden M. Gilpin
Olivia, Locke
Evelyn Gonzalez
Rachel Sampson
En Tarburton
Arnold
Senon Zapata
Nelson Taning Corporation
Heights
Ryver
Fm Sith
Norito
Norjto
Billy Burke
FORD
Ford Dealer
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