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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1933
Page
13
In a lively Texas snippet, readers recall Majestic days of two-a-day shows while noting diverse items. Roosevelt correspondence, a Dallas photo chief, a syndicate on odd jobs, and cross-promotional radio ads mingle with Raymondville onion pride and bets on a new San Antonio foreign-film theater.
A 22 year old youth boasted about knowing details of the hold up and slaying of bus driver David Crockett Barker. He was investigated by detectives on Monday as his tale proved unreliable due to intoxication. Barker was killed when he resisted two bandits on the Castro line, exactly one week earlier.
Albert J. Kira of Somerset will address the Scientific Society at 5 Phy Treaday on birds of Southwess Texose. The talk covers crustrovtlis and related topics with notes on past work and current inquiries. The event includes a lecture segment and a question period, with admission fees and a book sale pending.
The thirty-second annual convention of the fifty first district Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs gathers Wednesday to Friday with over five hundred attendees from Texas and beyond. Leaders include Mrs. Alex Arms and Mrs. J K Beretta. speakers from education labor and UT president Dr H Benedict will discuss women in Texas industry and related topics. Delegates may join a goodwill bus trip to Monterrey after the meetings.
Joe Burkett, candidate for mayor, launched his campaign with multiple speeches and a radio address. He outlined a platform of tax cuts and lighter charges, plans for community events, and a schedule of talks at churches and civic venues this week. Military attaché service and local figures are referenced in mixed notes and commentary.
A fragmentary report describes thieves taking several chickens from Mrs M O Smith at 600 Horton Street. Neighbors note feathers scattered and the yard left disturbed, with poultry losses confirmed though details are incomplete.
A new Edgewood School trustee was elected to the board of trustees for the Edgewood School district. The district includes Fisherwood and Salford schools and oversees upcoming election processes.
The New Heights Church congregation of Alamo Heights plans a groundbreaking at 181 Normandy Street with a 7 p.m. service led by Rev. Charles L. Ranne. A temporary chapel costing 2500 dollars will be built, then remodeled into a parsonage later. contractors are church members and crews will do most work. Attending will be Rev. E A Sagediel of the Trexs district and Prof Willis Kraus of Lutheren College.
An aviation committee of the San Antonio chamber of commerce will push for enforcement of the government air mail contract. The plan covers routes from Atlatis, Ga, across the Gulf and from Houston to Big Spring via San Antonio. Lines to Houston and Big Spring are out of operation, per committee chair Jark Berela and chamber manager Porter Whaley.
An order by Judge Edwin Holmes in Mississippi fixes May 22 for oral arguments on Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. for a new trial and for its petition for a hearing. The court also set filing deadlines, with the company's brief due April 20 and the city's reply by May 15. The hearing will be in Vicksburg with likely city attorney involvement, and Holmes’ ruling had restored old rates and ordered a $2,000,000 refund to customers.
Fashion note from San Antonio Light details the fall semi belted frock with tailored lines and feminine touches. Describes topstitching, pleats, revers, set belted waist and new sleeve shapes in cotton or silk prints. Includes illustrated, step by step sewing instructions and price for ordering by mail with pattern size ranges and fabric yardage.
A missing woman found dead after a five day search through rough country near Helotes. Local authorities and volunteers combed 400 acres and adjoining hills following her disappearance last week. Police say the body lay facedown on a hill about a mile from her cabin. investigators consider foul play but believe recovery of the missing woman is complete.
The treasury announced that revenues stamps and funds for legal matters will be sent to post offices. Offices with yearly receipts of $80 or more will receive stamps valued at various levels. Funds will be kept separate and ordered as needed for third class post offices.
An unclear report from Rob BR Green hospital notes a bicycle crash on a Lubbock street embankment injuring 12 year old Warral Williams, son of Williams of Mitchell street, with possible two flatlines and hospital attendants. Another injury involves 25 year old Lewis Hollenbach of Worth Flores street after a bicycle collision Sunday.
Joseph W Cox, 20, of Mulberry Avenue, treated at Santa Fast Infirmary Monday for severe injuries after being struck by a mini? hive in the 700 block of North Ping- siryet. Albert Herbert of 1608 Continental was taken to Robert T. Green hospital. PSYCINIC SERVICES announce a charity message for the Psyhthy Selene church benefiting.
A jury trial opens in Ninety Fourth District Court for Ambrosio Gomes charged with the February 17, 1926 slaying of Ruperta de la Garza. Garza was killed by a frontal strike and her body placed on railroad tracks near Frio Ole road, scene staged on I G W tracks. Officers say Gomes, a fugitive for years, was arrested here months ago. A special venire was summoned. regular jurors will serve first.
A soldier, Espinosa, was wounded in the abdomen when two men knocked at the door of a private home on Campeche Street and opened fire. Espinosa, a former county motor officer, is hospitalized with serious injuries and listed as being held by military authorities amid investigations into the shooting.
Plans for beautification of the river banks from the Malam building to the Plaza hotel were outlined to members of the president's council at its noon meeting. Ed Goodwin, chamber membership secretary, introduced H. H. Gchs, vice president, who described the plans.
Reported Monday a break in at Iota BL Mark's Episcopal Church. Thieves forced entry via a door to access a free will offering box and stole a typweiler, clear oiler and cheers. Police urged anyone with information to come forward.
Police recovered $100 in cash from H P Ulbricht and small sums from B A Hayden and Inez Ruts, part of a string of burglaries. Four men were held after a Saturday theft from Ed Fomby and Company, found in a parked auto near Woodlawn Lake. A $200 Masonic watch charm and a pistol were stolen from John H Cunningham. A break in at Mrs O B Hall's home yielded purses from a bed.
The commerce committee plans a drive to raise funds for Robert A. Green Hospital through subscriptions. H. 4. Oths reports on the latest developments in property purchase for a permanent Army facility. Joan B. R. Conahay of the Army Young Men's Christian Association will present the updates.
William Neunhoffer resigns as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Albert Hauser after two years of service. He will join an oil enterprise. Woods, former deputy in Faytte and Lavaca counties, is appointed to replace him.
A Monday contract between the city commission and Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. requires laying a storm sewer from Marlin Street and Auditorium Plaza to the San Antonio River behind the auditorium. The project cost is 3000 dollars with 1 percent interest to be paid by the city and maintained by the city.
Thieves broke into a dry goods store at 114 263 Boul Banta Moa Avenue in Severn on Monday, making off with spring dresses and other items. Police were notified and are investigating the burglary.
A wave of eight armed robberies swept San Antonio over a few hours. Victims included L Baker slashed at Guadalupe and Mt K tracks, Salvador Atra beaten near 1120 Sowubh San Marcos, and N Gonzales robbed at Chestnut. Henry Pries and cadet Reborc Mucker were robbed at Broadway Fourth and South St Marys Nueva respectively. Taxi drivers Poppall and Dowlearn also targeted. Two Fort Sam Houston soldiers were arrested as suspects.
A fire broke out Monday morning in a vacant suite at the Craig Arms apartment complex located at 806 West Crale piecé. Firefighters responded and controlled the blaze with minor damage noted.
Fragmented remarks reflect Lippmann’s influence on Democratic thought and Republican reactions to his prose. The speaker links democracy, prosperity, and party mobilization, recalling 1930s frames about isolation from factional divides and the aim to restore economic stability amid partisan critique.
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