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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1933
Page
7
A fragmentary column recalls fast-draw showbiz chatter from San Antonio. Notes mention French star Fast D Oreay and Eddie Cantor’s tour buzz, local painters in garages, a 1944 bank holiday sign, and a dash of vintage advertising humor. It threads travel, theaters, and colorful locals with miscellaneous memories.
World War ace Ponder was found guilty on four counts in a federal court in Fort Worth for illegal alcohol possession and attempted shipment from the Mexican border. Judge McMilian gave a two year suspended sentence while noting Ponder's talent as a flyer and his poor choices.
A dawn service plan by the Easter union groups at Rivervale Park involved representatives from the Christian Radearny lon group and the Y M C A. The event featured members and speakers including Miss Movin Dorsell and others, with a Saturday program emphasizing dawn activities and communal fellowship.
Firefighters reported three minor blazes Saturday causing slight damage. The first affected the residences of G. Estrada at 420 Warringo Street and R. Cervantes at 1006 Benavidez, with a wind-driven fire damaging a residential garage and storeroom. A fourth incident near Hull Genham at 1518 Northwest Liventy third street was also noted.
A Moscow institute head reports electrical treatment can separate male and female spermatozoa. Three rabbits were tested. one produced all females, another all males, and the third mixed results. The method aims to enable controlled offspring by injecting opposite sex sperm into females.
Mrs 11 G Schumacher 61 a former San Antonio resident who lived there until a decade ago died in Dallas Friday She is survived by her husband H C Schumacher and daughter in law Mrs Edwin Vater both of Dallas Funeral services will be held in Dallas Monday Confirmed by local report
Washington reports the forest conservation corps will mobilize 95 000 men from major cities, training over several weeks and sending them to forest work at one dollar per day. A second contingent from the Western states will be selected as plans accelerate, with a total of 260 000 men to be enrolled by July 1. New York dispatch notes Lutheran leaders urging chaplains for the unemployed to aid morale and spiritual support.
The Rev. J. D. Armistead announced a week of evangelistic services at Low Side Christian Church on 3400 Low Presa. Daily programs begin next Sunday at 3 45 p m with later evening services around 6 p m.
The treasury notes April revenue mixed with higher miscellaneous income and falling duties. For the first six days of the month, miscellaneous revenue reached 21,104,784, about four times the prior period’s. Tax collections declined, and customs duties dipped as imports faced levies. Overall, miscellaneous revenue nearly doubled year over year, while certain tax categories fell.
Plaintiff details a spiritual meeting where bottled spirits were alleged to manifest. Witnesses describe Madam Houston as a reputed spirits teller, claiming she caused a $20 loss by slipping whiskey and inducing sleep after a February session. Evidence focuses on claims against Houston and the involved parties, with testimony about the events and resulting costs.
A Danish royal message announced Firth Bryan Gwen would be appointed as minister to Denmark and suggested Greenland might also join in a ministerial capacity. The notice appears in the light classified section with a contact for tenants and followup ad services.
Two youths suspected of burglary fled after a car chase through downtown early Saturday. They were trapped by officers on West Alliston Street after attempting to steal from several locations including a vending machine at Norby St Marys and a nearby business. Police recovered loose change and noted the suspects fled on foot before being captured.
Failer and Mrs Silfter report two youths robed them near 127 Rosemary avenue after following from town Friday night. A wallet and $100 were taken. bandits fled in their own car. Floyd of 848 North Alma says he was robbed of 60 dollars by two men near Matamoras and San t Sana streets. he was beaten with brass knuckles. One suspect arrested as Stise Peet.
The Knight refining company, idle since April 1932, is permitted to reopen under a six month contract with option to renew. Receiver T. A. Disbose executes the agreement with N. R. Price and Joe B. Stevens to operate the plant. Profits split with one third to the receiver’s assets and two thirds to Price and Stevens. Judge Wo 8 Anderson presided at the hearing in Thirty seven District Court.
Henry Loeffler Sr 69 of Ziehl native of New Braunfels dies survived by wife Ann Loeffler and children David Zoehl Terry and others. Daughters include August Grobe Ginola Willam Kush Jer Tinda Loeffler and Adolph Buchl. Sisters Mrs Louisy Schuwirth Mrs August Haecker and Lou Loeffler. Services at Abbe chapel Sunday 1 30 p m followed by St Bed Catholic church burial at St Hedwig with Rev Edouard Pastner officiating.
Disjointed report outlines Senate actions including recess until Monday and debates on banking securities, farm programs, and administration funding. Committees such as banking, agriculture, and naval hold hearings. Republicans discuss special committees. Democratic leaders urge panel support.
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