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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

25

Fireside memories and a rising baseball season in today’s mix

A long reminiscence by McCloskey recalls a grass fire sparked by a campfire in the northern ranges, then shifts to baseball as Mel Ott and the Giants discuss trades and the A’s eye the Senators. The day’s action sees Detroit beat Boston 6 5, with a weathered sports tone coloring the forgotten era.

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Weimar to Hold Seven Grid Veterans in 103% Squad

Weimar high school plans fall football workouts with seven returning varsity players from the 103% squad led by coach C. P. Wall. Names listed include Alf Bhutto Bruce Wall Harvay Conver Junes the payest and others, with unclear text and fragmented phrases about local affiliations and future plans.

Weimar C. P. Wall Alf Bubba" Bhutto Bruce Wall Harvay Conver

Trucks Sideswipe Fatality Rumor in Mangled Copy

An unclear OCR fragment reports a fatality after a truck collision with stray names and misplaced words. The text references a person dying near a roadway, with garbled place and date data, making precise details unavailable.

Approval Delay Stalls Spur Plan For Brewery Site

A heated battle between Southern Pacific and Katy railroads over a proposed spur to Simpert’s Sabinas street brewery blocked city approval Tuesday. Attorneys argued costs and access with SP claiming minimal hazard impact near Roosevelt Park, while Katy contended longer, pricier spur would choke traffic. both sides sought permission to build north of Housewell Park to the brewery site.

Southern Pacific Sud Katy Southside Improvement League Sabinas Brewary Simpoor Treet Woth Roads 8. P Roosevelt Park GO. Tuff Dallas 5. F Lane ANG Housewell Park Mayer C. Quin

Sarazen Goodman And Shute to Play in World Championship Match

Miami report states Gene Sarazen the new PGA champion said it is practically a cinch he will meet Denny Shute the American winner of the Betish open title and Johnny Goodman the Omaha amateur who won the Colted Bates open title in a triangular world's championship match here next winter. Both Goodman and Shute have tentatively accepted the challenge.

Sarazen Goodman Shute Miami Fla Gene Saracen Professional Golfers Association Allard-Biltmore Denny Shute Johnny Goodman Omaha

Beaumont Starts To Build for '34

Beaumont farm team actions outline 1934 planning with pitcher purchases Pa Nebaighlin and Lefty Ware from Longview for spring 1934. Minneapolis reports trade activity bringing shortstop Westcott Kingdon from Chattanooga as part of a league roster reshuffle.

Beaumont Detroit Tigers Pa Nebaighlin Lefty Ware Longview Kingdon Minneapolis INS Westcott Kingdon Chattanoo

Legal notice of conspiratorial robbery case involving multiple named defendants

Indictment details a conspiracy to commit robbery and assault in Virginia. Waller Hster, Gregor, Aries E Wile, and Schuwirth are named in a web of alleged schemes. The pursuit involved alleged deception by telephone messages and dates tied to September October and November, with various motions and dismissals noted.

Gregor Aries E Wilesolawar Schuwirth George Outing BF Tavion Ossish McGregor Willis

Feud Over Lottery Plea Sparks City Debate

A garbled report from County Police describes a case involving a lottery plea, several named officials, and a sequence of charges. It notes a suspect accused of a crime tied to a store incident in Houston and references city police officer W.T. Mitewell pursuing the case.

Nan Homan Tunsing Hind Oasis Jane Matthews County PolNde Honery Bell Houston Ogerth

Five Men in IRS Office Face Job Loss Report

Five men in the internal revenue service office are expected to lose their jobs following the arrival of new leadership. The Western District of Towns will receive these personnel changes as part of a broader staffing adjustment.

Jose Midge A. & Walker Mir Mio Dabbs Jatin Selawerte Pitzwilliama Cluel Hylsby Queen

Ranger Suspended for Hitting Officer

Brady local court advised Ranger Tommy Cook has been suspended from the force on charges of assaulting Officer Jesse Qi, a special traffic policeman, with arrest by Guy Mehl in July. Court case number 423 and costs noted, ongoing legal action.

Brady Uig Tommy Cook Neer Cook Guy Mehl Gravin Chambles Jesse Qi Der Marterrng

Police hunt for driver who damaged Wright Brothers Electrical

Police search for an unidentified individual who drove a vehicle into Wright Brothers Electrical Company at 105 Main Arcade early Tuesday. The car struck two display windows, left with invalid plates, and ownership could not be established.

Thich Wright Brothers ‘Electrical Company Main Arcbue Sein

Lawyer Sworn as Temporary U.S. Commissioner in Colorado

Attorney Arley V. Kajal was sworn in as temporary United States commissioner following the departure of Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart and Judge DuVal West. The two week term begins in Colorado, marking Kajal’s interim duties in the federal docket.

U.S Arley V. Kajal United States Paul A. Lockhart DuVal West Colorado

Youths rescued after car plunges into Woodlawn Lake

Two San Antonio youths al and piri were recovering from minor injuries after their car plunged into the shallow waters of Woodlawn Lake near Josephine Tobit drive on Monday night. Police said the teens J B Jarmon Ben Tingle and Charlotte Krause, all about 19, were rescued by firemen, police and a wrecker after more than two hours of effort.

San Antonio al & Piri Woodlawn Lake Josephine Tobit French Place J. B Jarmon West Summit Avenue Aviver Ben Tingle West Blesmere Place Charlotte Krause Wellyfield

Portmaster Lucas urges support for consumer cards drive

Portmaster P G Lucas announced to Washington that he sought help for a consumer cards campaign supporting WHA firms. About 3,750 cards have been distributed in San Antonio with many returned. He urged citizens to sign and submit cards at the post office as the drive aims to show loyalty to private citizens and presidential policy. merchants protest the new code limiting work hours, while registration figures show thousands signed or registered across the city.

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Deputy Marshal Quits by Request After Political Pressure

Willis Johnson, a United States deputy marshal for ten years, resigned effective August 21 at the request of Marshal Guy McNamara following a Washington trip by Job E. Wehr, Democratic chairman of Beyar county. Johnson, previously a deputy marshal, said the resignation was prompted by the administration change and patronage aims, with McNamara stating he would name a successor upon approval from Washington.

Willis Johnson Tve United States Guy McNarmark Johnson Tri Washington Job E. Wehrr Beyar County Oent Democrats McNamara Post Office Department MeNamara Sol Johanson Washington Rus American

Postmastership Examination Set For Adkins Run

A postmastership civil service exam under the Democratic administration is set for September. M R Lickenbach, local civil service secretary, announced applications for the Adkins postmaster job would close September 8. The exam date is about two weeks later. The salary last year at Adkins was $600. Applicants must be residents of the town or district and be between ages of 18 and 60.

M. R. Lickenbach Adkins Lueckenbagh Berritory

Play for Church Benefit Staged at Edison High

An old fashioned three act play titled An Old Prabioned Motive will be presented at Edison High School on Tuesday night. Proceeds from a fence will offering will go to North SkIe Baptist church as a church benefit event.

Edison High Seriast Willo North Skle Baptist Church

Nellie Wins $50 Prize Sparks Plan to Move

Nellie Day, an 18 year old girl living with her aunt and uncle in a small town, works at her uncle's paint shop while her aunt takes most of her earnings for board. Her lazy cousin Lil borrows from Nellie. Nellie dreams of a New York career and a $50 prize could trigger her departure.

Nellie Day Lil Nellie New York

Nellie Faces Choice Between Romance and Work

Nellie, sheltered at home, grapples with a cousin’s loan request and a looming plan to seek work in New York.Her reluctance to see Jake clashes with Lil’s push for independence as Nellie weighs leaving the family fold for a wider life.

Victim Of Knife Attack Treated At Local Hospital

A knifing incident left a victim treated at a nearby hospital. Police reported the assault occurred on a Tuesday night at a residence area near Montay Street. Victim details were incomplete in the initial report.

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