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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1933
Page
13
An essay-like piece contrasts shallow higher vs lower education, arguing elementary schooling sparks only distant theories rather than practical knowledge. It notes youths misread history and geography, laments lack of real civic insight, and mocks politicians while praising radio by contrast, mentioning local amateur stations and costs of equipment.
A fragmentary report describes basic radio transmission concepts, mic and telephone powered transmitters, and the spread of wireless practice under the federal radio commission. It mentions pioneers like Hiram Percy Maxim and the rise of amateur relay networks and the need for lawful operation.
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright urged for 1) men to serve as city policemen with pay from federal relief funds. Temporary Relief Administrator H L Davis refused, saying he could not authorize the request and noting the city lacks adequate manpower. Wright remained determined citing downtown traffic and school zones needing protection. Davis offered a partial use of workers for recreation roles but stated the request could not be granted.
Tree soldiers in East Texas who fought forest fires sing hopeful lyrics as sporadic showers yield a temporary lull. District headquarters at Port Sam Houston reports the COC unit at Kirbyville answered 49 fire calls in the first ten days of December, while nearby sub-districts logged fewer blazes.
Fines of 81 dollars were assessed on two charges against J. M. Wilke a resident of the Panama Canal Zone in New Braunfels justice court. Game Warden AE Witzfelder said Tuesday Wilke was charged with shooting fawn and hunting at night. RW Plott of San Antonio was fined 10 dollars in the same court on a hunting with license charge.
A charge of robbery with assault using a pocket knife was filed in Justice of Peace John F. On jon's court Monday afternoon. Edward Porter of Rin Vista apartments is the defendant. Complainant Ernest Ho Baardmay of 2302 Splimas Alcort says Porter robbed him of 4 dollars at 200 block of North Soinde street after threatening him with a knife.
The annual Christmas tree program at Fort Sam Houston will be held in the War Department theater at 4 p.m. Saturday. More than 900 children are expected to attend and receive gifts. The 9th Infantry Band will play along with carols, and Santa Claus will be featured.
Santa Claus will appear on Missouri Park trains in and out of San Antonio Saturday evening. He will bring toys candy and greeting cards for youngsters and adults.
Mitchell Howell system bridge contest at St. Mathony Hall on Monday night saw top scoring pair led by Mrs. Julia Mason and Harry Burkhatter. The event awarded winners playing both north and south as well as east and west positions, with tournament play paused until after the holidays.
George Adams known as gypsy Viking and John Dokopil faced habeas and attempted extortion charges. The hearings were set for 2 pm before Judge W W McCrory in Ninth-fourth District Court. Adams was arrested after flashing a gold diamond badge at police HQ and jailed. rangers said he lacked any legitimate commission. Gypsy campers at Covington park and near Berg's Mill were brought to HQ. they described Adams threatening to arrest them on theft charges unless bribes were paid. Justice of the Peace John R Shook’s court handled the complaints, with witnesses including Rexa and Costa George named in the filings.
Federal grand jury actions against Lieut John H L Murrell loom as Miss Blanche Balls 28 Alabama beauty testified at the federal building. The investigation centers on an alleged attack after a party on October 22 at Fort Sam Houston. Other witnesses were not present. Deliberations may continue several days. Mrs J R Marvel and Mrs Murrel appeared at the building amid tense waiting. Miss Balls, calmer in red, was escorted to the U S District Attorney's office.
A blaze of unknown origin at 3:45 a.m. forced 50 men, women, and children to flee a single story tenement on Grenet Street. The fire damaged several rooms, with losses estimated in the hundreds of dollars. no injuries were reported.
In the Thirty Seventh District Court on Tuesday R W Johnston a barg with swindling over 50 by check and Doe Lawley 18 were charged with purglariaing in a schoolhouse after pleading papilly in court.
The Rev. H. Pascam Watts, pastor of Datel Heights Methodist Church, will be in charge of the Lions Club annual Christmas program in the Gunter hall Wednesday night, per M. A. Winn, club president.
San Antonio military and civil authorities sought Paul Kyle of the Medical Corps to inform him of his father’s oath. Major Kyle was reportedly en route, with possible locations including Clarksville Virginia, Vancouver Barracks, and Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Mac Pierson twenty two of 109 Ripord Street was recovering Tuesday from burns received when an oil stove flare set fire to her clothing. She was treated at Green Hospital.
Three Scouts in Beauldon earned the highest rank at the monthly court of honor held at Sentut headquarters. Francis Hyamer David Groot and Satuns Anderson received top badges. Robert Mercader Andreo Roberts and Taunsell Bigler also earned advanced palms. A total of 200 acents received special mention during the program.
The late W G. F pul organization reopened its drive to restore prohibition, forming the Twentieth District union of Texas. Mrs B A Hill elected president at First Evangelical church meeting. officers include Mrs Hattie C Holt and Mrs Walter Anthony. Directors cover evangelistic work, flower mission, temperance, literature, and parliamentary usage. Installation conducted by Rev W O Schuize and Mrs OD Adamek. A resolution praised Attorney General James V Allred for enforcing state laws. Union to hold quarterly meetings. more directors to be appointed in March. Confederate veterans pensions in Kentucky rose from 50% in 1913 to 103% in 1933.
A new position in the customs bureau of the treasury department at Raslon calls for a thint of cotton exauler foreign staple. Salary is 3200 a year with January 4 closing for applications. An exam for junior calculating machine operator re announced for ages 35 to 53 at 1440 yearly, closing January 6.
Plaza Hotel will host another charity dance at El Mirador from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday with Dave Harmon and his theater, admission in toys donated to Fire Chief J G Barring for the annual Light's drive to provide presents to needy children. Some couples arrive with entire toy boxes, aiding the toy drive.
In the Jerusalem Bagdad region the extra postal fee on desert mail transport including postcards was abolished. The old surcharge of 2 cents for each ounce or fraction beyond the standard rate is removed, affecting the desert express route and its customers.
LHASA Tibet December 19 The Daini Lina or supreme religious ruler of Tibet died Sunday at the age of 80. He wielded supreme civil and religious power and thus Theron Engfishmen had to seek permission to travel over Mount Everest, home of the gods, last spring.
A Christmas program directed by the Rev. E. Rector will be presented at the Optimist weekly meeting at the Anthony hotel Wednesday. The Optimist choir and quartet will sing. Santa Claus will attend and gifts will be exchanged.
On complaint by Sam Johnson railroad commission inspector Roy Lewis and Tom Shealley the Union Bus terminal here is cited in County Court AL Inn No 1 Typaday with operating bus without a driver's license as charged.
Anta and truck license sales at the county tax collector's office are moving slowly this month, said Tax Collector Maury Maverick on Tuesday. Sales trail about $3000 behind normal, with no definite word on extra time or extensions for motorists to secure their plates. Long lines are expected in the final days.
Washington warns postal workers of misaddressed mail to post offices with similar names. Examples include Angel Island and Angels Camp in California and Inglewood California plus Blewcon and Dalton Massachusetts, Woodland Michigan and Woodland California.
In Beverly Mills on December 13, Jesse Jones and REC criticize banks and finance firms for their handling of funds. They warn banks will be compelled to borrow more from the public and imply strong measures to rebalance control over money.
D O Sanborn proposes clearing squatter camps along the Alazan Creek and near the San Antonio river and parks. He seeks city health department cooperation to round up the unhoused, give head-of-family jobs through the Works Progress Administration, and reinstate citizens. About 100 people in one camp and dozens more in others would gain employment and housing as part of the effort.
E Castillo of 208 Arsenal street sold small ropes and handride tankets to passersby on Produce Row markets. He tangled his tread rope and fell hitting his head on the curb. He died at Robert B. Green hospital from a fractured skull after the accident on Buena Vista and Concho streets.
Mrs Florence McDermott of 4 West Park Avenue and her daughter Miss Edna McDennate faced a $200 weekly bond after a deravated assault charge on Deputy Constable Dobtinguez and Deputy Constable B J Gine dex. The men went to the address to execute a judgment, and the incident was filed in County Court-at-Law No. 2.
Telegram from Senator Morris Sheppard to the chamber of commerce reports a proposed Army work plan for Kelly and Brooks fields Camp Stucley and related sites. The plan requests 4 269 502 dollars from the Public Works Administration and reflects prior War Department approval for funding.
County officials and chamber of commerce leaders will hear Dr. Frederick V. Fisher, national steel director of the NRA, speak Thursday at the St Anthony hotel. His topic is NIRA A Doctrina Man of Independence.
Judge W. W. McGrory of the Niheto district court Thess day granted a permanent injunction barring H. T. Bottrell from practicing medicine. Bottrell had previously been convicted in a court of law for violating the state medical practice act.
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