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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
16
A fragmentary 1920s style column laments the removal of a small gnarled tree near Ben Milam’s monument in Milam Square. It merges notes on local musicians and vaudeville figures, street life on East Houston Street, and a chaotic parade route debate, weaving memories of Sousa travels with fleeting sports and weather details.
Police identify two suspects in a series of Alpine drive hold ups near Brackenridge and Sunken Garden. Miss Connie Cann, 20, and J. S. Rutledge recount the February 20 robbery, with ring theft and a gold watch taken. Rafael Vasquez later implicated his brother Paul and Lopez, with tracking of recovered ring confirming the crime details. Detectives recovered the jewelry and connected statements led by Rafael. Later, Nathanson named as a race meeting official to direct the Texas fair opening April 23.
Robertakayrea and post men 2 listed with sacrifices and innings pitched by Iilehine and Clarence F. Edge of Miami. New officer assigned in San Antonio customs space with six airplanes captured. Coast guard has absorbed the customs air patrol and may take over border mounted patrols and farmlacetian border units.
A Firsty week clever show at the Tourist club in Milam building featured intricate round table designs and numerous prize awards. Judges Chris Hau sg, F. W. Huffieyer, and Mrs. Carolyn Albrecht Stinger announced winners across categories including Dramatic Art, Old Fashioned, and Gardens with names of many prize recipients and exhibitors listed in the event notes.
Six students from Rice Institute and A and M College enter the eighth annual oratorical contest. Contestants include Tevasu university representatives and local youths, with the Battle of Mowers association hosting at the San Pedi Playhouse. The winner will present his oration to judges in a Texas history themed event preceding the Battle of San Ont. Alfred Ward, 1926 MSsociation president, presides. Funeral details follow for former sheriff George Cooke of Eagle Pass with survivors listed and services at Risbe chapel.
Met Opera tenor Charles Hackett arrived in San Antonio for a brief stay a vacation and guest appearance. He checked into the Pinza hotel Tuesday night and is scheduled to perform Thursday at the municipal auditorium as part of the Queen of the Mest de Ben Jacinta event. Hackett, a frequent San Antonio visitor, noted the city’s climate recalls his early career in Italy and Buenos Aires, then plans to continue to Providence for a concert tour kickoff after his San Antonio appearance.
W. A. Franklin, 26, operator of Golten Bays dairy on Southwest Thirty Fourth Street, was shot in the abdomen during an emergency operation after a gun misfired while he planned a rabbit hunt. He was at Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesday in critical condition.
Mrs. W. B. Edmonson, president, issued a call for members of the Alamo Democraticci to assemble at 3:30 p.m. to participate in the Pilgrimage to the Alamo. Federal Judge H. J. McMillan will be available for court duty in Dan Anland until June, when the annual tests of court are held in Aus-An.
U S government reports credit the Civilian Conservation Corps with sending 60.9 million dollars to families, planting 72 million trees, and employing about 600,000 youths. The program supported relief funds, camp operations, and improvements to national and state parks as part of early recovery efforts.
Receipts within the next few days will bring a $36,000 warrant from state relief headquarters to Bexar County. Indigents on local relief rolls entered their fourth day of fast as relief offices faced debts. administrator Herbert Pearts said the funds will be paid to creditors once received. By April 27 more debts could total $86,007, with $62,000 incurred, $19,000 in salaries, and $5,000 for commissary supplies stored, issued only in emergencies.
Deputy sheriffs said four people were injured in a late Tuesday collision at Pulao Alto and Sumer get roads. Dave Alvarado 18 of Poteet suffered a broken leg and three companions were slightly hurt. Alvarado Vidla Lazana 19 Antonin Jaena 10 and doe ompion 14 were treated at the county hospital.
Douglas Clark, 22, of 1804 West Laurel Street, was stabbed by four men Tuesday night during carnival gaiety. He was treated at Robert J. Green Hospital, where doctors said his condition was not serious. Also, N. A. Quintanilla was elected president and Charles J. Ligek secretary of the John K. Webertor Congress at a meeting held at the Gunter Hotel Tuesday night.
Carlos Fernandez aged 14 faced a final $300 bond after a hearing before a U S commissioner. Internal revenue agents testified that Wie youth broke four whiskey containers while preparing to execute a search warrant at 209 Chestnut Street. Fernandez testified that Wie youth sold junk and bottles for a living and that a small amount of whiskey remained in conch-hand bottles at his home as the savings of the petty trade.
Thursday events list at Muelsipal auditorium includes 3 p m coronation of the fluern oF the Fiesta de San Jacinto and a 4 p m annual school child program with Filgrimoage to the Alanya by C Martin of Texas A ah Soltege. Under the orders of the Alan, the activities feature community participation and festivities.
A committee to draft a constitution and by laws for the San Antonio Bar Association was appointed Wednesday by president Harry J. Howard. Aubrey J., R. Thomson, and W. D. President Howard will meet at the Plaza hotel Tuesday for organizing details. John H. Bicketb Jr. chairs a committee with Sylvan Lang and J. E. Webb to present portraits of district judges to the county. James Burley will preside at a May 5 hotel meeting with justices from the Texas Supreme Court and related officials as honored guests.
Three warrant officers with long Fort Sam Houston tours receive orders moving to Sixth Corps area headquarters in Chicago. Thomas C. Kant has served since December 24, 1820, with Lewis H. Boyle and James J. Daly also assigned to key adjutant general and supply staff roles since 1921.
Jimole Adard and entertainers from the State theater presented a program of songs dares and comic skits for the San Antonio Optimist Club at the St Anthony Hotel on Wednesday night. Roscoe Dieliker was program chairman.
Three assailants robbed a musician early Wednesday, taking $1.25 and damaging his guitar after fleeing toward Sabinis and Tampico streets. Police were told by the victim, who identified his attackers as Alex Amaya of 2109 Tampico Street and two companions.
In San Antonio officials from the post office and treasury departments surveyed bids from local building owners for temporary quarters during construction of a new federal building. The inspectors said all buildings are fair candidates and a final report to Washington will cite lease price as the key factor in choosing the space.
Regimental and separate command staff at Fort Sam Houston have been authorized to excuse members from duties Friday afternoon to enable attendance at the Battle of Flowers parade. The order covers units under regimental and separate commands with approval for leave.
From Santa Monica diary style reflection by Will Rogers, the author extols baseball as the national game and urges focus on the sport itself rather than substitutes. He argues America’s greatness grew with baseball and contrasts it with golf and other pastimes, stressing the unique clubhouse-less joy of baseball.
The latest Will Mogers film David Harum is now playing at the Attes theater. Audience interest is high as fans flock to see the comedy drama.
Weather holds for the Fiesta events as hundreds of school children and civic groups prepare to march in the parade and a memorial service follows the Battle of Flowers spectacle. Prof Otto Zocker will lead high school bands, a Boy Scout escort accompanies the procession, and the Eyes of Texas closes the program.
Thieves who looted D K Duston’s car at the Plaza hotel during the night took three sample shoes all for left feet. Police listed Duston’s address as 2816 Newton Navidad street.
A 26 year old man, Thomas Pine of Maryland, remains unconscious at the hospital after being found by police on Burlesai and Chercy streets. Police have not determined the cause of injuries or disclosed details of the incident.
Brigadier General Alexander Ovenshine, ordered to Fort Sam Houston from Boston to take command of the Third Brigade, has been granted absence for Monti from May 3 and will report on the expiration of his leave.
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