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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1933

Page

2

Opan­toh War Veterans Vote on Payouts in Los Angeles

Los Angeles reports on the Opantoh War veterans encampment where 8000 veterans gathered for a grand bell ceremony. California endorsed Robert Warkawski for commander, while William H. Armstrong was favored by Wisconsin. Means attacked moves to cut veterans pensions, urging job seekers to consult Jane Webb for classified ads.

Los Angeles Enyopa California Department Robert Warkawski William J. Otten William H. Armstrong Wiscosin Vier Somander Abe Rice W. Means Legislative Committee United States Colorado Means Congress

Social events and visits dominate San Antonian notices

Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings fill the social calendar as Miss Mary Jane Kuolz hosts a splash party dinner honoring Miss India Brubbs of Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bell Sieves. A tea for visitors and brides follows, with numerous San Antonio residents and guests from Brownsville, Austin, New York, and Chicago attending. The listing calls out many names and travel plans, including trips to Mexico City, the Century of Progress, and the Chicago World’s Fair, plus engagements and forthcoming nuptials among local families.

Mary ‘Jane Kuolz India Brubbs Monroe Samuel Bell Sieves Wedersday WW. H. Halgis Yolmey Taylor Browns- Wille Fice Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Artists Inn Texas Texas State Federation J. W. Fincher Houston Alex Adams Istrict A. C. Jones Beeville Fifth Dist Witt Mae Florence Scott Rio Grende City George Cox del Rio City Federation of Women’s Cilt Freston Dirl Ute Texas Federation Fifth District Joby Leckie New York Kerrville State Federation Ed Welsh Ed Js Francis Emma Pryor Mangum Raymond Mangum Chicago Drake Hotel Homuselle Hayden Josephine Bennett Bennett Lois Lassater Lassater Ranch Falfurius Frances Creager

City News G of Tourist Chvi dence in Milam Ride

Tuesday night reports from Milam reveal a cool ride event linked to Warwicks Orch and Adm 270 Ady. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors but the item centers on a local city news insertion and a transportation themed feature.

Warwicks Orch

Shocked vet back after long war years in Vienna

Joseph Melzer, an Austrian Eighty fourth infantry sergeant, returned to Vienna police headquarters to report as the last Austrian prisoner of war. After a shell explosion near his outpost, he survived years of displacement in French hospitals and Moroccan camps, losing speech and memory before recovery. His wife remarried. his children disowned him. he now works as a master mechanic in Tunis and speaks French fluently.

Vienna Joseph Melzer Sidi Bet Abes Singapore Constantinople Vienne Mewer

Yegg Slugs Bank Cashier and Bank Robbery Attempt

Edgar Parker, assistant cashier at the First State Bank in Joplin, was struck with a blackjack by a man hidden in the bank basement as he arrived to open the bank. The robber fled with several hundred dollars from a teller's cage. Police report this as the town's first bank robbery attempt.

Yegg Joplin W— Edgar Parker First State Bank

Negro Held for Safekeeping After Attack Claim

In Decatur Alabama on August 22 Thomas Brown a Black man was declared the attacker of a white woman and was held for safekeeping in an undisclosed jail as Judge James E Horlati ordered the grand jury to convene Monday to investigate the assault.

Decatur Als Thomas Brown James E. Horlati Grand

Sleuths Nab Car Theft Suspect Tied to Poe Case

Dallas detectives return with a man suspected of involvement in an automobile theft ring. He was arrested here Sunday and a car found at his home was identified as stolen in San Antonio. The suspect is linked to a San Antonio theft case.

Poe Dallas Antonio San Antonio

French Find Roman Relics At Seine Banks

Dion France Aug 22 A dig along the Seine near this town yields two bronze Roman period statuettes. The first, about two feet tall, depicts a seated goddess likely Segonou and linked to local cults at the conquest era. The second, about three feet, shows a nude form with a detached arm, admired for its artistic quality. Both will go to Saint-Germain museum near Paris.

Dion France Seine Hettry Corot Mencia Segonou Add Saint-Germen Parle

Berlin to link two German rail lines by new underground

Berlin engineers plan an underground link joining the Anhalter and Stettiner lines, with Potsdamer and Friedrichstrasse serving as east west stops. The project aims to ease through traffic for passengers from south Germany and Southern Europe, with immediate work and long term employment expected.

Berlin Aneller Stettiner Potsdamer Friedrichstrasse Germany Europe Lo Sng Faris Bremen

Earthquake Felt in Trinidad Area

A light earthquake of brief duration was felt throughout the Trinidad area with no damage reported. A water spout lasting eight to ten minutes was seen off San Fernando.

Trinidad Port OF Spain San Fertnando

Walker says he is willing to testify in inquiry

Ames, France, Aug 22 Former Mayor James J Walker told friends he would testify in an income inquiry in New York but has no plans to return to the United States. He said he has never refused to answer questions and will do so at the proper time and place.

Ames France James J. Walker Friends Today New York United States

Welch grape juice claims aid weight loss and health

An old advertisement touts Welch's Certified Pure Grape Juice as a healthful aid for weight reduction. It argues the juice suppresses cravings, boosts vitality, cleanses the system, and provides minerals and Vitamin B. Promotions urge diluting with water, suggest booklets, and promote exclusive Welch process juice.

Welch Walch Grape Juice Co Lina Weatfield N. C Quay

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