Gone But Not Forgotten in San Antonio! - Part II (Houston: charges, teenagers)

[Basse Bud]

Mud,

Thanks for the assist. My internet connection is a very slow 3G ( more like a 1G!).

During WWII my uncle, stationed at Ft. Sam at the time, and my aunt lived at Grande
Courts. As a youngster, I spent a great deal of time with them. Being so close to the zoo
was a real treat, as we visited the zoo and the Sunken Gardens regularly. The pony rides
at the stables were always exciting.

[LongLiveCassettes]

Originally Posted by Basse Bud

Having been away from SA for many years, I was very surprised when I wandered with Google Earth, only to find almost nothing of the landmarks I grew up taking for granted!

The Richter Butter Crust bakery on Broadway! (and the Toddle House north of Richters)
Playland Park! (ditto)
Wolfe's Inn!
Bluebonnet Hotel!
Coney Island on St. Marys across from the Empire theatre!
Hertzberg Jewelers, corner Houston and St.Marys!
The Tiffany Lounge on Houston!

The 1950's SA airport terminal! (even if there were only 5 airlines serving SA in those days - and only one of those airlines still exist!) It was named San Antonio Municipal Airport!

So, my question is: What's to become of San Antonio Municipal Auditorium? Acoustically, perhaps one of the best live music venues in the country.

There was also a Toddle House on Harry Wurzbach between Austin Hwy and Rittiman. I remember Hertzberg Jewelers which closed around 1998 or so.

Remember the Seven Oaks Sheraton on Austin Highway?

[Basse Bud]

Originally Posted by LongLiveCassettes

There was also a Toddle House on Harry Wurzbach between Austin Hwy and Rittiman. I remember Hertzberg Jewelers which closed around 1998 or so.

Remember the Seven Oaks Sheraton on Austin Highway?

The Toddle House on Wurzbach is a relatively recent arrival, post 1968.

I didn't realize Hertzbergs survived that long. Assuming the location on St. Marys and Houston.

Yes, I remember the Seven Oaks Country Club. The pool there made for bearable summers
for several years. My parents were members, as were we, by extension.

[Boss Rider]

Toddle House ! Brings back yummy memories of their cream refrigerator pies; best I have ever tasted. My Dad was an engineer and traveled a lot, and sometimes took me with him when school was out to give Mom a break for a week or so. We ate in a lot of Toddle Houses. I particularly remember their open face roast beef sandwiches with gravy, and there was always pie at the end. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy.

[Basse Bud]

Originally Posted by Boss Rider

Toddle House ! Brings back yummy memories of their cream refrigerator pies; best I have ever tasted. My Dad was an engineer and traveled a lot, and sometimes took me with him when school was out to give Mom a break for a week or so. We ate in a lot of Toddle Houses. I particularly remember their open face roast beef sandwiches with gravy, and there was always pie at the end. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy.

Boss,
Your reminding me of the Toddle House is making me hungry! The Toddle House on Broadway, next
to the Butter Crust bakery, could not have been in a better location. The aroma of fresh bread (very intentional, by the way) and a convenient place to eat? What could be better?

[*mud*]

Originally Posted by Basse Bud

Mud,

please post the photo's you mentioned. Thanks.

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above Arlington Arms 01 14 2014

below San Pedro Arms 01 14 2014
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[Basse Bud]

MUD,

Again, excellent photos! My interest is that the family lived near each of these buildings, some 60+
years ago. As is so well documented in your photos, they remain as they were all those years ago.

Thanks.

[Basse Bud]

In the late 1950's, Northeast High School/Garner Jr High had, what at the time, seemed,
an unusual series of misfortunes befall the student population.

On one occasion an early morning event occurred as students were arriving for their
morning classes. A twin-engine private plane departing northward from San Antonio Municipal Airport, crashed at the intersection of Bitters and Wetmore road. The crash took the lives of those on-board
the aircraft and two students who were driving to class at Northeast High School. Needless to say,
the students and staff were devastated by this accident. A very somber, quiet mood prevailed for
several days as grieving classmates mourned the losses.

Another incident, which could have easily been a scene from any number of "youth-oriented" movies
of the day, cost another classmate his life. What occurred seems to have been re-told, revised or
otherwise confused as the years have passed. Without going into much detail, as was related by
others who witnessed the tragic, unnecessary event, the apparent teen bravado that caused the
incident remains with us to this day. My classmate's name was Bobby Renfro.

To those who recoil in horror at the seemingly endless parade of school violence these days, be advised
this is nothing new. It has always existed and in a free country, always will. Lunacy, whether organic or
culturally inspired, cannot be legislated out of existence. As has been quoted in one form or another
since the beginning of recorded history, "there are no guarantees...".

The students of Northeast/Garner who experienced these event learned a hard lesson....
"there are no guarantees.." Likewise, some are Gone, But Not Forgotten.

[*mud*]

Originally Posted by Basse Bud

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My classmate's name was Bobby Renfro.

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[jib288]

Mud,

I came across your thread by trying to find out some history on "Beanville School" which is now Hillcrest Elementary on Malone & S. Flores. I was wondering if you have any information about it. All I could find was that it was built in 1907. I do believe it started as a two room school house. It was renamed "Hillcrest Elementary" in 1919. I really enjoyed your information about the area and the pictures! Awesome!
And, I too am familiar with the Iron Works buildings on Glenn. I always loved those buildings. I can just imagine what kind of stories those walls could tell.

jib