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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1933
Page
3
The article discusses Gypsy communities around San Antonio, noting police interactions, the tribes’ large families, and a touring life with stories of a peace toast years ago. It mentions Judge Rudolph Stappenbeck, local officials, and residents like Oswald DeCallel, plus updates on San Antonio natives abroad and film connections.
The trial of Pedro Flores in the Thirty seventh District Court for the murder of Dave Trevino nears opening. Testimony closed Sunday. Flores allegedly shot Trevino with a shotgun in the 200 block of South Places Street on August 25. Defense claims was self defense and Trevino was armed that day.
Rimsky Korsakov’s Le Coq d’Or dazzled San Antonio audiences with lavish costuming and bold stage production under Max Panteleiff. The company drew mixed reactions yet showcased strong singing from Janice Davenport Nadine Fedora and Vladimir Deloft as King Dodon, while Eugene Flomikell led a challenging score to a masterful reading.
A rough transcription notes a crowded hall failing to meet expectations as the Tusa Opera company offered a $2 tonal event at the auditorium on Friday. Only about 2500 San Antonians attended while hundreds of seats remained empty, diminishing the showcase value and raising questions about pricing and presentation.
Universal outlines three January first productions led by Margaret Sullavan in Little Man What Now Roger Pryor stars in If I Were You alongside Irene Dunne co star in The The auditorium faces mixed crowds while industry figures like Ginger Rogers and Dick Powell spike interest in Radio Romance.
Thousands of youths under 17 gathered at the municipal auditorium to attend a matinee of The Light's grand opera in collaboration with the Russian Grand Opera. Tickets were available at The Light’s Broadway office. The program featured conductor Eugene Plotnikov and Russian dancers of great prominence, with a stellar cast including Ivan Tantzeff. The ballet, considered among the best American productions, promises dramatic stagecraft and historic intensity.
Police reports say thieves stole coats and tools as cold weather arrived. Capt Fred C Thomas at Randolph Field reported two coats valued at 60 dollars taken from his car in the 400 block of West North Presa Street. Other thefts included items from PD Godel at Randolph Field and WY Gallette at 641 Taft Boulevard. Probers note prowlers sought about 100 dollars worth of tools and parts.
A day filelight worship service with Christmas instrumental numbers carols and a pageant will be given by the Intermediate Sunday school class at 7210 p m Sunday A nativity pageant The Coming of the Christ Child will be presented by the church congregation at 74h p m Friday December 22.
Two men were killed and four others injured when a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad train derailed one mile northeast of Chillicothe. Victims include Harry Giesbein, 49, of Covington Kentucky, the engineer, and an unidentified Black passenger.
Florence Desmond, one of the era's most popular English girls, serves as hostess in a light finale. The column ends with a breezy sign off and a promise to return tomorrow.
The program lists Clarence Darrow as a general criminal lawyer making a laundicg quip about the NRA during a Columbia network broadcast. It notes KTLA and other outlets airing at 8:15 pm with Paul H. Douglas discussing the NRA and mentions Byrd Antarctic expedition coverage, George Jessel, Leopold Stokowski directing the Philadelphia Orchestra, and a piano duo performing The Three Little Kins amid a variety show lineup and radio features.
Walter A. Bielstein was installed as president of the San Antonio Traffic Club after a dinner dance and officers election at the Plaza Hotel. V. Dover became vice president and Clyde A. Willingham was re elected secretary treasurer. Directors include T. M. Berteh, R. H. Deliker, J. F. Daland, and others.
Residents of Redwood City California staged a disaster call drill to coordinate the work of the Red Cross and other organizations in case of a major disaster.
Verdict of death by own action issued by Justice of the Peace John A. Shook in the death of Edward B. Bergman, 24, a bank teller, who shot himself Friday afternoon at his home after saying his ears bothered him and he could not endure the pain. A 38 caliber pistol with one shell was found beside the body in the kitchen. He is survived by his widow Alice Bergman, a son Edward, three sisters Georen Tucker, Max A. Liggett of San Antonio and Mrs James Bennett of Hope Ark, and a brother Willa Bergman of San Antonio. Funeral services planned for Sunday at For Loving Mortuary with interment at St Johns Theran cemetery.
In Cincinnati observers report Bridge Chames leading the field with strong performances by P. Hal Sine and team mates toward the 1927 league and playoffs. George Reich-wens is noted as a top contender with Sims and Beeker also in the running. Ortega impresses with a win and Red Rose of Houston appears for an eight-round windup in Wilkuthon arena.
The Chicago squad led by L L Hoddag and P D Pricells posted 630 points to top the field by seven over Bam Fry Jr of New York. Von Zedtwicz Aavan Frank and Jefferson Gllck from Cleveland tied for 616 points, with the group completing the standings in a tight finish.
The Rev. Thomas J. Tanner of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church will attend the Austin Presbytery meeting in Bertram Texas on Sunday. In his absence Fr Manteer will lead the morning service and Elmer Stahl the evening worship. Mrs P D Storr and several parishioners accompany him.
Attorneys for both sides indicated today that the murder trial of Toy G. Woolley, 20, charged with the shotgun slaying of his wife Dorothy, would run into the middle of next week as proceedings continued in Dallas.
Dr Bertin M Graebner has returned from Chicago and will resume her regular services at the Porter Loring chapel at 4 p.m. Sunday.
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