Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1933

Page

8

Unclear Local Notices and Names From Jagged Column

A fragmentary colonial era column recounts Cecil Haynes in South America and Venezuela jungle work with scouts, mentions Gene Lewis in a film, a sheepdog named Shaggy, Bartenders’ coil cleaning habits, Marion Siddall in a play, and William R. Kaye tied to Joske’s and a New Yorker feature. Contains mixed notices, ad snippets, and cultural references with several garbled phrases.

Cecil Haynes Bai Antonien South Afretica South America Haynes Tropica W Wells Lhn Standford Venexuéla Interer Tie

Customers Routed as Wires Ignite Barbershop Chaos

A chaotic incident at a Mit Bandoval barber shop in West Commerce Area caused choking and panic as wires ignited. Patrons fled the scene while staff assisted customers and attempted to control the blaze. The event disrupted the queue, with bystanders describing sudden smoke and confusion. No injuries are confirmed. fire services investigated.

Mit Bandoval Wittve Hays

Elks to Stage Final Stag Show

Unclear fragments describe an Elks event titled Stage Final Stag Show. References to a club, named individuals, and a public interest audience suggest a local entertainment or lodge function with performances and participants. The text is garbled but indicates a year end show with planned appearances and a notable figure linked to the event.

Elks Mretiis Wintel Tanecay Andrey M. Sintdh Nowno A. Apeninl Bet Haid

Free Opera Tickets For Under Seventeen In San Antonio

Young residents of San Antonio and vicinity can claim free tickets from The Light for a special children's matinee and evening performances by the Russian Grand Opera company. Tickets are limited to those under 17 who call at The Light offices, with one ticket per child and no adult admissions. The program includes Le Coq d’Or and Borodino.

San Antonio The Light Broadway Uader Taree Performang W.S. Higgins Southwest ‘Texas Music Association Russian Grand Opera Company Ilempas Bor Godounaff Munichpal Auditorium Georgeous Stenery Russia Max Pantelvieff New Ore California Mit Hay Oh New York

Fado Ver Beaten In San Antonio Fight Between Radio Artist and Ramirez

A visiting Max Tenn radio artist was beaten by Ramirez during a street altercation in San Antonio. Cortizon and Carlos Pena, members of a Tamaulipas quartet, were nearby. Pena was not involved. Ramirez was arrested with consular aid assisting police. Cortizon required hospital care and the group prepared to depart for Mexico.

San Antonio Ramirez Ramires Santa Rosa Hyeniend Hrysten Counery Ervesto M. Cortizon Po- View Tamaulipas Carlos A. Pena Cortizon Ramireo Pallee Penn Guarleb Qed Hewie Ranvres Carian Robert #. Green hospital Mexigo

CWA May Repair 5A Work in San Antonio Parks

Vic Schultz former head of recreation now assistant secretary to Commissioner Jacob Rubbola petitioned the Austin office of the CWA to permit local workers to repair and rebuild dilapidated playgrounds. Bealoo asked state headquarters to place CWA employees as supervisors in 22 parks. Mayor O. H. Quin notified Alamo and Frost National banks that the city would draw $208 from each bank on December 26 to pay bonded debts due January.

CWA San Antonio Givi EH Quin Alamo and Frost National

Crash fatal to GAO driver in San Antonio area

Dames Victor Book, 23, on furlough from infantry, was driving a taxi to earn extra Christmas money when his vehicle crashed. He died at East hospital Sunday night. Passengers Mrs M O Tipton, 43, and Miss Marthenlow, 27, both from Kirk Place, injured. Kirk died after transfer to Fort Sam Houston station hospital. neck broken. Book had planned temporary taxi work for extra cash. Tipton suffered leg injuries. Enlow wounded on both legs.

Dames Victor Book East Hospital Church M. O. Tipton Marthenlow Kirk Vlace Kirk Rober B. Green Hie Station Fort Sam Houston Fay Mix Tipton Biss Enlow

Auto collision injures several on West Gramercy area

David Walz 30 of 942 West Gramercy Place suffered a broken arm after an auto struck him near 1440 North Fifth Street and was taken to Robert B Green Hospital. Glenn Breed 52 of 1438 North Flores was hospitalized for injuries from the same incident. Esparza 25 of Engle may was also reported in hospital for injuries from a Frederburg accident.

West Gramercy Place Blanen Road David Walz Atu Glenn Breed North Flores Robert B. Green North Fives Touts Esparza Engle Pats Frederiburg

Store Is Thrown Into Bankruptcy

An involuntary petition against the Jacobs Mayr Company of 223 North St Marys Street was filed in the district clerk’s office Monday. Creditors Goodall Company of Cincinnati claims $612.49, Li Grief and Brother of Tallim report $228.02, and RK Gulman and Sons of Philadelphia allege the state is owed $271.

Bankwipley Agaider Jacobs-Mayr Company North St. Mary's Street Federal Building Goodall Company of Cincinnati Fim Grief Tallim RK. Gulman and Sons of Philadelphia

Funeral Services for Mrs Coker Held at Local Church

Funeral services for Mrs Coker, who died Sunday, will be conducted at 104 in the Haine of hey soy, Chih Gokey, Tue Tineete avenue, followed by services at Coker Methodist Church with Rev. A He Rector officiating. Mrs Coker, native of Buxar county, lived most of her life in New England. Survivors include her son, a brother Jett Binith, and sister Mandy My bnnil of Bon Anieiin.

Caypolice Guka Hey Soy Tue Tineete Avenue Goker Methodist Ahireh A. He Goker Buxar County Coker Selllomeant Ca He Nath Lagland

Capt Filler to Speak at Troop School Talk

Messy OCR fragment notes Capt Filler as troop speaker for a discussion on religions of vigilante groups. It mentions a troop school of about three hundred cavalrymen and an event scheduled Monday after racing, with unclear names and places.

Ower

Second Concerts to Be Offered by Music Association

An appreciative audience of 400 music lovers inspired plans for a second concert at the municipal auditorium next Sunday organized by the Allied Music Association under Mrs. Marcus Davis. Proceeds go to reconditioning the organ fund. Westmoorland College instructors and students including the violin choir under Dr. Carl Venth will perform, with next Sunday led by Mrs. Lewis Krams-Beck. The opening program featured Fred J. Lewis organist Trene Mae Noethery harp Evelyn Duerler soprano Tutus Craddock baritone Gladys Cruth Hodges violinist with Iveir Mc Morign accompanist. Women’s trio and other accompanists were listed as well.

Intlin Grogram Chamber of Commerce Allied Music Association Municipal Auditorium Marcus Davis Thaimman Westmoorland College Olin Choi Carl Venth Lewis Krams- Beck Fred J. Lewis Trene Mae Noethery Evelyn Duerler Tutus Craddock Gladys Cruth Hodges Iveir Mc Morign Volina Powers Morence Brust BE. W. Korn Pabl B. Berper J. B. Shaw Glen. Parker

Jury Selection Under Way in Murder Trial

Jury selection continued in Ninety-fourth district court before Judge W. W. McGrory for the murder case of Willian E. Meekins charged with killing Johny Miller at a bar on Jefferson Street on August 1. Defense lawyers seek a suspended sentence.

Ary Willian E. Meekins Delaware Street Ninety-fourth District W. W. McGrory Meekins Johny Miller Jefferson Street

Study Slated Demands on City Valuations Stir Council

The Downtown Lax fiers league presses the city to cut valuations in downtown areas. An executive session of the city council Monday afternoon was set to consider the demand. Tax Commissioner Frank Bushwick refused a 10 percent reduction, saying it would bankrupt the air. Attendees included L. J. Hurt and others. A garage at 645 Porter Street was looted Monday with clothing stolen.

Neer Frank Bushwick L. J. Hurt Don H. Frost J. M. Feast Hen Sidietr Emil Frank Owen Kirkpatrick O. Ransford

Invitation card for errors request and registration aid

A fragmented invitation describes assistance for errors and registration. It mentions central registration and services, requesting further contact by phone or mail for processing and guidance through the registry. The wording is obscure but suggests official support channels and a prompt response.

Steves Ave Blaze Damages Home Early Sunday

Fire at 314 Steves Avenue caused 200 dollars in damage to a house early Sunday morning. Firemen listed J. J. Ojeres as the owner. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined.

Steves Ave Steves Avenue J. J. Ojeres

Local relief secretary touts panhandler invitation cards

Mrs Millich Haynes secretary of the local federal transient relief department explains the distribution of several thousand invitation cards for panhandlers to station on South St Marys street. Cards will be handed to homes and businesses and when panhandlers end Choy receives the card instead of a fine. A lower photo shows sample card.

Wounded Boy Recovery After Rifle Accident Near Uvalde

Lynth Davidson Smyth, nine, son of Houston patrolman George Smyth, was shot in the abdomen while frogs hunting at the Davidson ranch 40 miles from Uvalde. A San Antonio doctor and Davidson rushed the boy to Santa Rosa hospital where examination found the bullet missed vital organs. The boy’s condition improved to out of danger with authorities and family seeking to spare his hunting companion a worse outcome.

Lynth Davidson Smyth Lynch Davidson Houston Davidson Steyth Ind Hig Jupvidson Ranch Uvalde Howre George Smaythr le Doctor San Anaria

Razor and Pistol Battle Wounds Four Men Involved

A night fight at St James and Potomac streets left four men wounded and one under guard at Robert B. Green hospital. Wounded are Eric Briggs in leg and hand, Aubrey Briggs in leg, Ed Applewhite with a neck gash, and Joe Perkins with knee injury. Applewhite treated at hospital. a guard was placed on a suspect under assault to murder charge. Police have not determined a cause.

Robert B. Green Fric Briggs Aubrey Briggs Brothers l Blaine Street Ed Applewhite King William Street Joe Perkins Dakoli Street St. James Potomac Eric Brigga Wne Aubrey Applewhite Perkins Apple White Robert B. Green Hospital

Fort Sam Officers Inspect Camps Majors and Sullivan

Ft. Sam officers to inspect camps Majors and Sullivan at Far Sam Howe Lon Tel Monday by automobile. They will inspect camps and quarters in district and announce major reinforcements and inspection plans.

Ft. Sam Majors & PL Redahaertz M. W. Sullian Sam Howe Lon Eash Texas C. C Ane Mtn Joe Sullivan Mellernis Gare

Tow Army Jurist Reports for Duty at Fort Sam Houston

Fort Sam Houston duty report details a U S Army jurist assignment for revival of the second division capacity and a prior posting at Fort Benning with further service at multiple camps in Alabama before arriving here.

Tow Army Benckinridge Cor Dutty Fort Sam Houston

Controversy Aired At San Antonio Post Office Meeting

Controversy over site location for the San Antonio post office is to be aired at a mass meeting at the Plaza Ballroom Tuesday. Backers of the rally want the issue fully debated, with Judge Brooks to chair as a neutral party. The organizers aim to unite supporters of both sites and push for federal action.

Plaza Bote Lhe The Post Office Associatis “For San Antonio Jackeal L. D. Ormsby Vier Chaiee Ormsby J. Brooks Brooks Morrison R. W. B. ‘Terrell Wridge “Brooks Morch- Sons Terrell Morrisu Martizon Ormaby P.m

Immigrant Juan Velasquez Pleads Not Guilty in Bond Case

Juan Velasquez pleaded not guilty at arraignment before U S Commissioner Paul A Lonkart for alleged immigration law violation. A $1000 bond was set and sold. Velasquez testified he had been deported to Mexico three times.

Juan Velasquez Mexico U. S Paul A. Lonkttart

Bonus Purchases Held Taxable by Supreme Court

Washington December 4. Property bought with government compensation and war risk insurance received from the Veterans Bureau was ruled by the Supreme Court to be taxable by the states. The decision centers on veterans benefits and state taxation rules, affecting how buyers report such credits and assets.

Washington, D.C World War Veterans Hub Veterans Bureau Supreme Court

Fragmented Santa Dumica note from WILL

A garbled letter from Santa Dumica California references papers today and several named figures in a noisy, fragmentary plea. It mentions Myke, Trent, Rolph, Mary, Ethel Bartymore, and others, with an unclear accusation about a truck incident and personal sentiments toward an unknown recipient.

Santa Dumica Calif Dee Mary Ethel Bartymore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gene Lewis Stool Company Ware Indean Harlow George Koerner Shaggy Hall Rt. Anthony Wes el Paso Marlon Michie) Siddall Miler Bogle Far Ty Cotton U.S Houston Street Riley Plaza Hotel Wula Boyd San Antonian William R. Kaye Joske’s New Yorker Fagname Kaye France Wwe Ardgepark Conn Fado Medina Tarma Dewel B. Riley Mr. Riplay Miss Sunshines Missouri-Pacific St. Louis Paul BE. Steffler Rose Mary Claflin Laredo J.C. Woodward Gladys Stark Maria Margarita Treving Music Association R. BG. Macquellan Porter Street Certray Praha Toomumaliy Central Registration Burean
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication