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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
11
A fragment reflects on a bygone era where owning liquor signified status. It recalls the glow of promat ion and the perceived nobility of a quart in possession. The vignette hints at future darker days, as bonded liquor becomes a meditative symbol of wealth and influence.
A fragmentary satire critiques phony labels and the spread of real liquor to all, arguing it would erase social distinctions once offered by genuine whiskey and champagne. The piece mocks celebrity drink culture and the old aura of exklusivity, suggesting democratization dulls sophistication.
The text surveys drunken behavior at football games, lurid imagery from old charts, and the uneasy spread of provocative photography. It then shifts to remarks on popular singers and songwriters, noting Major names and the nerve of publishers, with Morton Downey as a recurring figure amid touring and auditions.
A federal probation officer from San Antonio is set to start in El Paso on Tuesday. The El Paso division runs about 600 miles from headquarters, with a similar number of probation officers in the San Antonio division. Appointment will be via federal Judge Rute ward Hognton of Al Paso.
The San Antonio city relief row centers on replacing temporary welfare chief Tl. L. Davis with Bonham, as Mayor Quin backs Davis and ministers urge a nonpolitical appointee. The social agencies also press to keep relief funds free from political control.
Hanukkah or the Feast of Dedication will be observed by Jewish people for eight days starting Tuesday evening. The festival recalls the Maccabees victory over the Syrsi-Greeks around 165 B C. Lighting of candles progresses from one to eight, with special services at Temple cth-E] Friday at 1 p m and Saturday at 10 20 a m. An entertainment by the religious school follows at 8 p m Sunday.
Local San Antonio restaurant operators asked for wages reductions but the request was denied. Rowell Jones, secretary of the compliance board, confirmed officials in Washington sent the denial letter from W. M. Galvin, assistant chief of the NRA compliance division.
A San Antonio man accepts an army commission as a first lieutenant in the engineer reserve. The move is reported from the Eighth Corps area headquarters. Details place the individual at 945 West Huisache Avenue with coverage noting other officers including a private and adjutant general department colleagues.
Representatives Arnott Kayton and George C Heater, economics professor at Southwestern University, will review a public issue on the sales tax. The event followed a recent meeting of the Yaning Voters’ Iraq at the Ginter hole, Tosday, with attendees unsettled by the topic.
Hollywood report details Mary Pickford facing divorce from Douglas Fairbanks after years of marriage. Pickford endures public scrutiny, maintaining dignity as Fairbanks travels to Europe. The piece notes her continued public duties and personal sacrifice while recounting their romance and its unraveling.
Reinforcements join the Incal Provisities unit as a new department of alcoholic beverages, with plans to raid bootleggers distillers smugglers and local dealers who sell openly. Officials say start of operations depends on policy from Washington and new leadership remains unannounced.
Delegates, about 40 ministers, attended an all day pastors seminar in Fort Worth under Rev M King. Prominent Methodist church leaders from Texas spoke at B15 to B15 7 addresses. Speakers included Dr KO PB Barton Rev W G Birkner Dr T F Sessions and Revs Wood H Patrick J Kidwell H M Ratcliff and W H Gilliam. Registration started Monday morning as the meeting extended to Friday noon.
Siemerie Lodge No. 32 of the Order of Hermann Sons will hold its annual election of officers and a business session Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Herman Sons hall on Bath Street. Luncheon and refreshments will be served after the business session. Arthur Beck is chairman of the meeting.
Mrs Nell Moony and Miss Louise Krauss won first honors in a contract bridge tournament conducted by Sita Sceca Greene at the St An Wyoby hotel Mandaright. Mr and Mrs Harry Poth played east and west as the field varied from the start.
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