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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1933
Page
27
The piece notes how cafeteria dining prompts mood shifts and private reflections as patrons compare dinner checks. It describes the thrill of seeing a bill that matches expectations, citing an instance of an exactly even one dollar and the almost unbearable sense of balance.
In a lively café scene locals recount oddities from the cafeteria life, from a bread pocket incident to desserts and sugar, while a San Antonio professional recalls a penny-check dilemma and a light jab at tobacco brand naming.
A fragmented OCR passage lists various brands such as Ade Plus Uliras and Perfoectohnlos with hints of regional labels like Delicinsos and Pantelers Fines. It mentions Barry KE and McBath the local relief official, and references Mary’s University friendly member Cartwright and engineer A A Beren in a distant, unspecified project context.
The report notes 1581 more marriages than divorces in Boxar County over 12 months ending 1933 with 2000 divorce filings and 400 cases pending in district court. June and December stood out for licenses, while June and October brought many divorces. Judge McCrory attributes divorces to lack of money and too much romance, urging European solemnity to curb trivial marriages.
The Workers' controls of the signel and Park Presbyterian church Sunday school will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to discuss plans for the New Year. The Woman's Missionary Society executive board will meet with President Mrs J B Fulton at 3 p.m. Tuesday for discussion of New Year aims.
Charlia Smith of Wied an v ing ot the Salvation Army Krine was charged with theft over $40 in connection with the theft of two rifles valued at $76 from Gent Jester a late game warden in a downtown garage here in December.
A series of lectures on socialism will be held Monday evening at 7 45 am at 1131 Amish Apartments. Speakers include W D Montgomery Des Willan F Bpearn and Herbert M Shelton with W O Connor assisting. The event aims to prepare the public.
City churches plan watch night services and New Year celebrations as residents prepare for 1933. Revelers anticipate private parties and public gatherings at clubs and hotels while liquor availability and festive entertainment rise with the holiday mood.
A reminiscence by A. W. Agapha Cervantes recalls 3870s river life near Presa and College streets. The family bath house floated on barrels, soldiers swam at Navarro street, and a child drowned during a tug of war. The reminiscence covers homes along Linynadreet and Losayns, with con cerns about the river’s past use.
The 1933 Culdoor Christmas lighting contest by the Federation of Women's Clubs announced winners. First prize in the general display group went to Edfile Fatick of 842 Canton Street for a Bethlehem tree worth 20 dollars. second and third prizes went to Mrs. O. A. Minter of 303 Donaldson Avenue and Mrs. L. K. Dibble of 2303 Saunders Avenue. Honorable mention to B. Pred Anderson. Best single tree group prizes totaled 15, 7.50, 5 and 2.50 dollars with winners I. A. Basse, Mrs. C. X. Johnson, Mrs. E. G. Becker, and Forrest F. Babcock. Decoration of trees in groups yielded 20, 10, and 5 dollars to Mrs. E. H. Willie and others. Judging was by the executive head of the City Federation.
The 1934 business of the district attorney’s office shows rising non support claims as wives seek support. Fred N. Cowen notes 430,000 dollars collected for 800 children and 500 women, with payments ranging 30 cents weekly to 50 dollars monthly. About 450 men remain indicted for wife desertion or child abandonment, but those paying regularly avoid trial. only four were tried in 1933.
Public notice announces installation of Modern Woodmen of America officers at Hex camp on a January date. Officers listed include L. R. Speelman consul A J Hae verstock past consul Ralph Glenny adviser W H Fisher barker Ernl J Pavis secretary P T Sings men escort J G Davis watchman G A Plourney sentry and trustees Dr Ommel Dunbar W A Henry and Charles Ludwig. W A Stephenson district onsnaper will preside at a closed meeting starting 3h 7 m and will precede the installation.
Governor Miriam A Pergiaén proclaims a $250 reward for the capture and conviction of Thomas Garrall linked to the November 11 shooting in an alley off East Commerce San Antonio. Detectives Wi C Perrow and Al Fayiman were wounded during the arrest, while Carroll, a federal fugitive tied to multiple post office robberies, remains at large.
The article notes a security plan where camp safes will be chained to trees at camps following a theft of a safe from the Maybelle camp. A safe and its truck were later found near Lille Rock, with the safe intact. A report from Port Sam Houston confirms the safe was not opened.
Funeral services for Henry Garrett oldest Texas railway engineer will be held at 4 p.m. Monday in the Haggl and McCollum chapel with Rev. A V Bound officiating. Garrett a native of Ohio came to Texas in 182 and worked for M E and T railway at Denison, later residing in San Antonio for about ten years. Survivors include son H C Ganelt and daughter Mrs E M Young of San Antonio, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Interment will be in Mission Burial Park.
A man was stabbed in the abdomen on Satur Werka Senbago and Salinas streets. The unidentified assailant, Juan Mendoza, 26, fled toward Graz and Cibolo streets. He remained in critical condition at Robert B. Green Hospital.
A local court denies the divorce petition in the Smuls versus Mar- Mierite case. The column notes the decision and references original filings and court action taken on the matter.
C. C. Hamilton of Conroe was treated at the Robin Green hospital Saturday night for injuries from a vehicle overturn on the Boguin rant.
Maury Maverick, Bexar County tax collector, said only about 250 of 608 licenses are renewed for 1924. By next Tuesday, dealers may operate under old permits without state prosecution, as inspectors prepare to check alcohol sellers. Retailers who took permits last September paid $100 to the state, $80 to the county, and $50 to the city.
The final public performance of Los Pastores, a nativity play, is set for 3 30 p m Sunday at the Witte museum Directing by Mrs Esther Carvajal the cast includes many players and features lessened from seven hours to one hour with thirty mimes the production draws residents and tourists to Bracken Ridge Park and surrounding area
Mayor Edward J. Kelly announced plans to ask Chicago City Council to amend the liquor license ordinance to ban women from bars and saloons, calling their presence obnoxious in a move affecting Chicago drinking places.
Pension fund officials led by president T O Miler request attendance of pensioners at a council room meeting in City Hall at 3 30 p m Tuesday Watch loss reported by Mrs Walter Nowle of 320 Park Drive Saturday wrist watch and chain valued at 1200 72 snail dia monly noted in report.
A December 31 1913 and 1914 snapshot recalls local events. Fireman A A Ban hbck rumored fatally injured after being kicked at the horses and Five Touse Wo. Fort Sam Houston officers to observe New Year customs. heavy rains cause record rainfall in the Krempkan valley near Helotes with the highest fall since 1900.
San Antonio’s CWA payrolls reached 116 424.92 on Saturday, with total CWA funds disbursed since November 15 rising to 370 06834. About $2 000 more will be paid next Tuesday to truck drivers. Direct relief to food and clothing has ended as government support wound down and relief funds were exhausted.
Two school janitors Carlos Guerrero and Ernest Perales left watches on a table at School No. 25. A small boy described three men seen near the school. Deputy Frank Matthews and Marvin Wils hima recovered the watches. Officers hold the watches as evidence and plan$50 charges against the three men.
A stray small caliber bullet passed through a window and lodged in a closet of a home in Home Mts. Five youths with newly acquired 22 rifles were stopped by police. Several residents in the neighborhood filed complaints about the incident and related activity.
War veterans from San Antonio plan a mass meeting at 8 a.m. January 2 under the Sam Houston Post of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Max Whiz, post commander, announces the welfare of disabled veterans and their widows and orphans will be the chief concern. Es As Hell, department commander, will introduce the speakers.
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