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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1933
Page
16
The piece muses on folklore around speakeasies fading as prohibition ends and laments the lost mystique of the back room. It envisions preserving history by moving a speakeasy relic to a museum wing and reflects on enduring dance tunes and timeless songs.
A report describes a Wednesday incident where a man on a ride with Gutierres approached near Hao Pete Gubierrez at 220 Zavala. The robber, after a brief moment, fled past a telegraph pole and robbed Gubierres of pid in a plain scene.
James E. Morris, Brooks field clerk, believed drowned after leaving work Tuesday. His abandoned car was found near Covington Park’s Salado Creek as friends and relatives conducted an extensive search through the day.
Red Cross flour warehoused in San Antonio is nearly exhausted, says Marshall Eskridge chair of the Red Cross chapter. Since May 1992, the local chapter has transported vehicles carrying flour for needy families, with about 2,590,000 pounds distributed through community service and relief committees as part of state and local efforts.
Chinese officers Ghidor Chow Brig. Gen. John Wang will visit Randolph Maul in early August, per a 10 word notice from the Moor shemur department. They will travel Wrightfleli Dayton Olio Airgish and possibly to San Anita, planning to stay for two weeks.
Italy reports Vacrant Officer Francescy Agello earns a ceremonial commission for his world speed record flight of 420 miles per hour in the Red Bullet monoplane. He flies from Anzit 10 toward the mark in Pisa, celebrated by the crowd as a hero of aviation.
Orders received from the War Department direct that regular army officers assigned to guard and training duties at service schools and RO TC duty will be relieved by September 1. Reserve officers will fill vacancies October 1 and corps commanders may add reserve officers as needed to replace relieved regulars. The Eighth Corps Area says enough reserve officers are already ordered to active duty to cover all vacancies.
A 40 year old man named Abe Shmont, of 126 Stanford Drive, was reported recovering Wednesday at Robert B. Green Hospital from injuries suffered in a traffic accident. Also mentioned is 23 year old Mrs. Carolina Anderson of Route 9 who went to the hospital after a spider bite.
A pet terrier barked wildly last night guiding authorities to a body found in a shallow lake. The victim is Mrs. Samuel R. Bertran, 62, society matron wife of a gallant banker, with a heart ailment noted. Police cannot confirm cause of death, whether drowning or heart attack, as investigation continues.
Claim of the first power corn of the 1938 crop presented by the Sar Groin and Heya tor company here from the Adams Company of Devine Texas. C M Taylor president announced Wednesday. The grain was 12 ears high.
Terrell, president of the chamber of commerce, will address members of the Texas Association of Accredited Beauty Culturists at a Wednesday meeting in the Pan-American room of the Gunter hotel. The event, slated to discuss industry topics, gathers professionals from beauty culture circles in Texas.
A wrecked sloop near Port Aransas leads to Jack A. Davis, a 12 year old adventurer and shipbuilder from Kissimmee Florida, being held by Florida authorities for alleged theft of the Sinai boat. Davis says his companion William Wallace Bell died at sea after drinking salt water and the vessel drifted off course in a tropical disturbance. Davis, recovering in a hospital, awaits Florida custody while Panama City authorities pursue charges.
The Twenty third Tranity band to give its weekly concert in She saturney post Thursday under direction of Warrant and Otto Majewski. Invitations and requests for members may be mailed to the leader.
Mrs Elizabeth M Wann, wife of Chicago attorney George Bana, has been appointed to the post of chief of the maroniic hurcew, earning the honor of the first woman to hold the position in the jurisdiction.
LEWISTON Maine August 2 Four youth foresters in the Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Lewiston died after a severe electrical storm struck during the night. Benjamin Schwarts Morgan Mass Edward Aikens Springfield Mass Louis Nasby Lawrence Mass Ferdinand Latratta Madison Wis died within hours.
Senator Morris Sheppard spoke in Tyler urging repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. He criticized efforts to shift taxes onto the working class and warned that millionaire traders back a campaign to repeal via a beer and liquor tax. He planned about 30 campaign speeches between now and August 28, with stops in Longview Hughes Springs and Lufkin.
Two people, Mrs. Augustina Anpellon, 40, of Banllaga Street, and Jess Palilla, 12, of Bren a Vista Street, were injured in an auto crash and received first aid at Robert B. Green Hospital. Police said the driver was questioned.
A. Tife-tong resident Charles P. Pheens of Texas, with friends in San Antonio, led a late Tuesday service at his La Grange home. Funeral rites are set for Thursday in Ge Grane, followed by burial at Moston later in Ui alleraaon.
A civil service examination will be held for the position of superintendent of the Leavenworth federal prison. Local civil service secretary announced the exam on Wednesday. Applicants must have two years’ experience in run shoe, financial or workshop supervision.
A man named R. Ry Worka of Luling was robbed Wednesday night in Zaedleens alley. The bandit seized a wallet containing 64 in value before fleeing down the alley. Police were alerted and search efforts continued.
Members of the Ban Antonio Trades association continued to file completed forms supporting President Roosevelt’s economic recovery program after a Tuesday meeting at the St Anthony hotel. Representatives from major auto companies and dealers endorsed the National Recovery Administration code and urged prompt action before week’s end.
Miss Mary A Bryant 88 of 615 Augusta street longtime city resident and educator died Tuesday afternoon. Former Columbia Tennessee principal who later led the English department at Mulholland School. Survived by sister Miss Dixie Bryant Rahenile C and another sister Miss Selby Atwell. Member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
In the 400 block of South Sou San street on Wednesday, hoodlums forced locks from front doors of the Southern Prodite crompany, the George Taft and company, and Mt Talori¢e communlvisio company. Entry was made but unspecified items were taken.
The Sap Antonio Kennel club pledged to sponsor the pet burial park. John McQhown and H. Parkinson outlined plans to establish a pet cemetery near Lown on the Diner road with Live Kennel membership during Thursday night discussions.
Scores of San Antonio poultry egg and fish dealers both wholesale and retail were granted a 48 hour work and wage increase announced by C C Cornoyer who led the group. Wages rise by 5 to 7 dollars per person to a weekly minimum of 14 dollars. Wholesale firms will operate 7 am to 6 pm daily except Saturday 7 am to 2 pm. Retail hours 7 am to 8 pm daily with longer Saturday hours 7 am to 10 pm and Sunday trade allowed. Extra staff needed to meet the 48 hour week.
A watch was stolen from Bowe at 215 East Evergreen Street as he slept. Police report the theft occurred Wednesday night. Also noted: Joyce Hopkins, deported in ill health, remains under care at Michael Reed Hospital after an illness caused cancellation of appearances.
Ambiguous report from Beverly Hills notes a Treasury bond issue valued at 850 million dollars unraveling before delivery. The text hints at mispricing and potential resale, with references to buyers and industrialists, suggesting Wall Street interest waning and no immediate bidders.
A W Morrison, Antonio capitalist and Roosevelt appointee to the economic conference, reports two key outcomes. He notes near universal agreement that high tariffs and trade restrictions hinder global trade and emphasizes the US will rely more on the Orient, especially China, for trade as Europe recovers.
Storage garage operators at 17 North Flores Street in San Aniunto will meet Wednesday afternoon to discuss a code for the industry. Owners are invited to attend. Local notes mention payments and financial concerns affecting storage facilities.
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