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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1934

Page

15

Photographers and traps lure wild game for dramatic closeups

In a mix of anecdotes the piece details Jace Brecht and Wes Alm using synchronized bait and flash traps to capture coyotes skunks foxes raccoons and even a buzzing buzzard on film. It notes weatherproof setups built of pill boxes and powder creating non flash bombs and recalls various misfires including a self photographed buzzard and a camera caught by a curious field task. It also references local figures Porter Loring Tom Swift and Fort Amherst post officers with an art education push using NRA funds.

Brecht Wildwood Ex Intriorte Mechinlem Brer Fox Boecht of Friends McMullen County

Dope Money Taken In Back Room Robbery At Dope Store

Four masked bandits robbed a shop on Donaldson Avenue and Fredericksburg Road, taking about $200 cash and $25 in merchandise after forcing manager W G Moore and customers into a back room. Two men described as 33 and 38, well dressed, fled. Lois Domingues was later arrested nearby for attempted burglary. Two other incidents saw sluggings and robberies on Worth Leona Street and North Calaveras Street, with victims injured and money and hat stolen.

Donaldson Avenue Fredericksburg Road W. G. Moore Moore Charles Saunders White Ot Mooretala Lois Domingier Banta Para Homer Long Eucly Bune Millers Santa Clara South Streets Loni Domingues A. Paxtar Leona Street C. B. Cerdz Calaveras Street Arias Cerda Hanks Bath Juan Aculets Hidelge Virvet

One Dead and Seven Hurt In Gonzales Area Crash

A fatal crash near Gonzales left one person dead and seven others injured, including two from San Antonio, as night injuries were reported after a Belmont Epworth League meeting. The incident occurred Sunday night, with emergency responders attending to the wounded.

Gonzales Belmont Anegit Fippin Bill Kevin Pippin Ana

Fiesta Welter Sprague Returns to New York After Fiesta Visit

Ste FIESTA figure Jest Rainsford Sprague of New York, noted in economics and justice writing, visited San Antonio for the Fiesta festival. Former jewelry industry leader and civic figure, he chaired Rotary and Fiesta Parade efforts, with contributions to major magazines. He plans to return to New York this week.

Rainsford Sprague New York San Antonio Sprague Total Rotary Club Eurday Evening Post Harper's

Marion Farmer Fatally Hurt in Automobile Crash

A Marion farmer, Manuel Torres, 40, died after his car overturned at the junction of West White and new Seguin roads Sunday. His wife and six children were injured. Torres died about three hours after the crash at Robert B. Green hospital. Authorities say Torres swerved to avoid another auto. The heavily loaded vehicle turned over, killing the infant and injuring several family members. Authorities described the scene as chaotic with multiple injuries.

Manuel Torres Marion Farm&y White New Seguin Susiday Wes Robert B. Green Hospital Jetusflice Torres Tanity Gulf Doug Foynt Mary Pickford Fairbanks Tts Bam ‘Houston Terang Kewle Hell Amonr Richard Ay Inches Tenagetes

Whiskey Thieves Hit Aviation Drugstore on North New Braunfels

Thieves forced entry through a transom at the Aviation drugstore on 1819 North New Braunfels Avenue and stole a quantity of cigarettes and whiskey. The owner Emil Weltbacher reported the incident on Monday.

Aviation New Braunfels Ayene Emil Weltbacher

Italy Deflation Program Begins Amid Salary and Price Cuts

Rome reports Italy’s deflation program underway with broad salary reductions and lower prices for food clothing and rent. The plan was implemented smoothly with little opposition as of today April 16.

Italy Rome

Delayed Start For World Relief Program Seen Until April

Relief headquarters on Monday signaled a definite postponement of the new world relief program until at least April. About 71,000 indigents entered their second day of pasting as a $96,000 county warrant was anticipated for Bexar County.

Mario Dresden Guy Bonham Rcal Bexar County Miss Dresden Mit Herbert Peakrs Peatrs Faurst Berar Iun

Major Ocker Transferred From Kelly Field to Brooks Field

Major William G. Ocker, famed as the army's first pilot and blind flying pioneer, is relieved from duty at Kelly field and ordered to Brooks field. The transfer follows alleged derogatory remarks toward Lieut. Col. Henry B. Clagett and comes after court martial testimony about friction between the two men. Ocker says he has not received official notification and declined comment.

William G. Ocker Army Kelly Field Brooks Field Waa O¢ker Bily Charles H. Dentarth Air Training Center Randolph Tela Ocker Gotonel Clagett Brooks Clagett Kelly

Bar Association to Dine Judges in Texas City

Members of the Texas Supreme Court Court of Criminal Appeals and Texas Bar Association officials will be guests at a dinner of the local Bar Association on May 5. President Harry L. Howard called a Tuesday noon meeting at the Plaza Hotel to draft plans for the event. Committee appointments will be announced.

Bar Association Texas Sapreme Court Court of Criminal Appeals Texas Bar Association Gan Antoxic Bar Association Harry L. Howard Plaza Hotel Howard

Ace of Spades Bad Omen for Player

In Washington on April 1 three times Lawrence L Howell drew the ace of spades during a card game with friends, claiming a bad omen. The same night a car crash killed Rowell and injured six others including Mildred Holland who died en route to a hospital.

Washington, D. C Lawerence L_ Howell Rowell Mildred. Holland

Pioneers of San Jacinto Fiesta Plan San Antonio Center

The Texas Pioneers Association held a one day convention at Plaza Rotel to push for a Texas Centerenigh in San Antonio to host a centennial in 1938. Edward Heusinger heads the committee. state funds $100,000 plus local contributions, with Edwin Champerlain presiding. Memorial services honored nine deaths. speakers included Major Gesy, Beaumont Buck, and Col. H. A. White.

Texas Plomier’s Association Plaza Rotel Rool Texas Edwin Champerlain Municipal Auditorium W.T. Capers C.K. Quin Ail Corners Erhardt Guenther Board of Trustees Gesy Eval Beaumont B. Buck U.S. A Tued Col. H. A. White

Wound Treated After Stitches Placed on Throat

Miss Margaret Pusher, 22, suffered a throat wound described as pronounced but not life threatening. Five stitches were required to close the injury at East Crankelt Street. She was found on the floor Sunday morning and later released from Robert B. Green hospital after treatment.

Margaret Pusher East Crankelt Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Meeting of Chamber Sports Committee at Gunter Hotel

The sports committee of the chamber of commerce led by J. T. Jamison will meet Tuesday at noon at the Gunter hotel. Most members will attend the opening game of the Texas Tennessee baseball season afterward. Albert Seiler, 23, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after being struck on the head by a hammer. report unclear if related to the meeting.

Chamber of Commerce J. T. Jamison Chatmain Gunter Hotel Texas Hammer Victin Albert Seiler Robert B. Green Hospital Mondey

Lucas Stil Postmaster Status in San Antonio Uncertain

The San Antonio postmaster term of FG Lucas expired Sunday with no word on a successor. Dan Quill has been recommended but no confirmation. Lucas will continue to serve until Washington directs otherwise.

Sim Antonio Lucas

Ireland Senate reforms and a prayer for caution

A fragment from Santa Monica reflects on Ireland planning to abolish its senate and urges慎慎慎 cautious action influenced by religious sentiment. It blends a mock prayer for guidance and a note about Will Rogers’ new film "David Harem" showing.

Welcome for Antonio XVI at Fiesta Week Opening

San Antonio prepares to greet King Antonio XVI at 2 p.m. as Fiesta Week opens with pomp at the Alamo plaza. Texas Cavaliers escort him from the railroad station to lay a wreath, followed by parades, flower shows, and the coronation of the Fiesta queen.

San Antobio Antonio XVI Antonin Xye Ward ‘Orsinger Alamo State Association, of Texas Pioneers Plaza San Antonia Antonio Texas Commerce Street St. Mary's Street Houston Street Alamo Plaza CG .K. Quit Batele of Flowers Municipal Auditorium Batele of Flowers Association Aoual Womenn’s Club Milam San Antonio San Antonis South Texas Press Association St. Anthony Hotel

Assault to Murder Charges Filed in City District Court

Matiue Lopez, 29, of 805 Vers Crus street, charged with assault to murder in a complaint filed by city detectives Monday in Justice of Peace Union's court. Mateo Casillon, 32, of 1926 Montans street, in serious condition at Robert Bi, Green hospital from a bullet wound to the left side. Castlle Jon shot in an altercation at Produce Row and South Pecos Street Saturday night. Council to Meet in Austin on April 16 as petroleum council plans meeting in Tyler row with attorneys for enforcement.

Matiue

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