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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1933

Page

13

Greenwich Villege Printing Hub in Mexican Colony Scene

In the Greenwich village of the Mexican colony near South Laredo Street the Printers, led by Senor R, Hete i, operate with minimal output. Carlos Rodrigues, a lively impresario, and Miguel de Uncrmo delo Baroje, a vaudeville humorist, share stage material and phonograph acts in Chicago and El Paso venues.

Dan Antonio Wests Greenwich Radines Goye Miguel de Laredo Zareguas Theater el Nacional Mexico Actuel el Paso Street

Mexican Bohemians Open Zaragona Theaters With Troubadour Plazas

An old woman and West Side minstrel troupe perform a long narrative on recent slayings as troubadours entertain at a market plaza. Rodriuez family ties to La Prenna. Jose Peped, Raul Barrios and Don Catarine figure in Mexican colony arts including theater, songs, and cinema. Performances by Los Irons and Alntring Don Catarine at Zaragoza, San Luis Potosi, Loreto highlight a vivid Mexican bohemian scene with improvised tunes and vulgar humor.

Gorma-Goona West Side Troubedours Aymarket Plaza Rodrimiez Jesus la Prenna Bella Netty Rodriguez Zaragona Theater Jose Peped Fevorien Mexan Raul Barrios Haymarket Los Irins Don Catarton Zaragoza San Luis Presl Loreto Don Catarine

June Women Plan Mexico Trip Spurred by Emma Seals Trio

Miss Adelaida Pearson of Bluehill Mine and Misa Gincoli of Amumerces London join Pr Emma Seals of Hast ard Conn to travel to Mexico City along the Pan American Highway. They await Willan Hurland, secretary of commerce, returning from Albany before departure.

Mexico Emma Seals Erving Hastard Conn Adelaida Pearson Rownnhees House Bluehill Mine Misa Gincoli Amumerces London England Bannton Moxica Willan Hurlang Lahamboe Af Ant

Poll Tax Totals Hit Record in Bexar County 1932 Sale

Tax Collector Maury Maverick reports 6b0 poll taxes sold in Bexar County ending midnight Tuesday, with about 8000 permanent exemptions and 1500 temporary exemptions issued. The day set a record for applications handled in the courthouse, with long lines and police aiding order. About 53,000 voters will be able to cast ballots in the upcoming election, while knowledge of delinquent taxes begins Wednesday.

Bexar Maury Maverick Maverick Bexar County Wednessey Carent

San Antonio Boys Work Council Forms Amid Local Group Interest

Representatives from Elks, Boy Scouts, Junior Yanks, Rotary, Optimist, DeMolay, Lions, Ministerial Alliance and Jewish societies adopted a constitution for a San Antonio Boys Work council. A temporary meeting was held at the MLO and set February 14 for formal organization with John G. Swope presiding. Jack Busby named temporary Guvelary. The American-

Boys Work Council Clyb San Antonio Boys Work Council John G. Swope MLO. A Elks Club Boy Scouts Junior Yanks Board of Education Rotary Club Optimist Club DeMolay Lions Find Ministerial Alliance Jack Busby

Rifle shoot opens cadet season at Texas Military Institute

Cadets gathered Wednesday to witness the first rifle match of the year under Captain C P Lynch with sergeant P M Shokes assisting. Team members include captain G C Kearney, manager B Martin, and others: Ben Andersen, K C Daker, Ea Dnmember, W J Pellenz, R Graham, J Jones, L McNab, W H McKendrick, U E F Neese, J Newton, and J I Shoaf.

Texas Military Institute Loutayileigh Adout R. OT. C. Tesm T. ME C' P. Lynch P .M. Shokes G C. Kearney 3B. Martin Ben Andersen K. C. Daker W. J. Pellénz R. Graham J. Jones 1. McNab W. H. McKendrick U. EF. Neese J. Newton Shoaf

Maverick Receives Court Commendation For Excess Fees

Maury Maverick, tax collector, is commended by the Bexarcammisalmers' court after reporting $23,122.68 to the county from his 1932 report. The Wednesday order notes the efficiency of his office and his letter stating the turnover amount.

Maury Misverick Bexarcam—misalmers' Court Itr Thomas H. Abbott Jr Albert G. Trawatter Maury Maverick Wxess

Bexar County Road and Bridge Fund Cashing Update

County officials report the road and bridge fund will resume cashing scrip by week’s end. County workers paid from the fund will be paid using cashable scrip, with funds already distributed to various departments. Edgar Garvey says county scrip can be cashed as soon as processed.

Bexar Edgar G. Garvey Ginrvoy

Auto License Sales Break Records in San Antonio Substations

Auto license sales surged with a record run as sales at the courthouse and downtown sub stations continued Wednesday. Officials say the 1933 license total may exceed 40,000 in Bexar County with 7,000 sold Tuesday alone, prompting calls for swift legislative action to extend penalties suspension.

Courtoast Maury Miverus Tex Maverick Legisiaturs Wand Ti Woo

Several Persons Are Victims of Traffic Mishaps

Several people were recovering Wednesday from injuries in traffic accidents. Sergeant Frank Tove of the first squadron at Kelly Field sustained the most serious injuries with a fractured skull in a collision between his auto and a truck. J Herrera, 7, of 411 Vine Street, was knocked down by a car near his home as he left for school. Ed Gilders, 45, of 513 South Olive Street, was run down by a police patrol car at Olive and East Commerce Streets and treated at Robert B Green Hospital for cuts and bruises. Another pedestrian, Daniel Mendosh, 411 Mafer Avenue, was hit by a car at Boutt Flores and Nogallites streets.

Frank Tove Party First Kellyfield Hig Ekull Rauto Fort Sam Thouston J. Herrera Vine Street Ed Gilders South Olive Street Emil Braun Olive East Commerce Streets Robert B. Green Dane

Man Found With Three Bullet Wounds Near Morales Street

Pete Morales, 24, was found with three bullet wounds at Balad street and Arbor place early Wednesday. He suffered hits to the left jaw, the belly, and the left cheek, according to attendants at Robert B. Green Hospital. Morales could not explain the shooting.

Pete Morales Morales Street Balad Street Arbor Place Plato Hilleta Robert B. Green Hospital Morelos Do- Nee

Woman Saves Car as Garage Burns

Mrs L N Schofield of 1946 West Futlady avenue recited Wednesday how she braved fire Tuesday to save her car from the garage at her home. Smoke and flames filled the space but she entered and backed the car out before firefighters arrived.

L. N. Schofield West Futlady Avenue Schofield

Thief Believed in Formal Attire In Police Report

A suspected thief described as wearing formal attire including a tuxedo reportedly fled the scene. Police say G. W. Sheffield of 16 South Street was questioned about the incident. The clothes were said to have been stolen from a person named Wm.

Houster Vady G. W. Sheffield South Street

Angkor Ruin Explorer Describes Cambodia Temple Mystery

Archeologist G. Thompson recounts his Cambodia expedition near Angkor Wat. He notes a vast 609 acre temple complex with a water moat, stone causeway, and serpent railings. Inside the enclosure many carvings depict battles and domestic life while jungle dangers loom.

Thompson Angkor Cambodia Siam Burma Ming Babylonia Angkor Fat Mare Nile Atekui Copie Teomy Sod

Dress Goods Loot in Robbery at Mrs Taylor Home

A house intrusion at 519 East Rimira led a domestic-minded thief to steal several yards of dress goods from Mrs L B Taylor. The incident was reported Wednesday and described as a prowler raid with the intruder aiming to fashion dresses. Local authorities noted the entry and patrols increased after the disturbance.

Pan L. B. Taylor East Rimira

Wary Groundhog Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter

San Antoniana weather forecaster J. H. Jarboe says the wary ground hog may see his shadow Thursday, signaling six additional weeks of winter. He cautions the public not to rely on vague lore and notes the prediction hinges on the animal’s behavior and shadow visibility.

Rome Thuirsday Bence San Antoniana Jarboo Hila Hole Jarsoe

Auto League Elects Directors for Coming Year

Frank J Sherwood David Critker and D Powell elected new directors of the San Antonio Automobile League. Holdover directors include Julius H Holmgreen Albers Huth Frank A Winerich Jack Baretta and others. Secretary reported 30000 road maps distributed to travelers from league headquarters in the past year.

Frank J) Sherwood David Critker D. Powell Wennessay San Antonio Automobile ‘League W. €. King Henry Kohler de. C. J. Potthnst G. Lucas Wid W. M. Ratcliffer Julius H. Holmgreen Albers Huth Frank A. Winerich Jack Baretta H. A. Moos E. F. Kneupper Guy le Brourgeon W A. White James A. Gallagher M. Riley Wyatt Claude J. Carter H. M. Dichmann W. J. Holgecumbe Jack Exigecombe League Headquatiers

Insurance Leaders Attend Southwestern Life Conference

Fifty managers and agents from old line legal reserve life insurers register for a one day meeting at St Anthony hotel hosted by the Life Managers’ club. Speakers include Cummings Goldstein Childers Tee Schnabel and Abbey among others. Schnabel named membership drive chair.

Old Line Legal Reserve St.Anthony Tife Managers’ Club J. L. Lawrence Genewal Southwestern Life Insurance Sales Congress Matthew Brown D., Doulas O. Sam Cummings Eph M. Goldstein HT Childre Robert Childers W C- Haller R. J. Dealels R. R. Tee O BP Schnabel R. EB. White Paul Co. Greamer Bat Schnabel

Law Students to Hear Kercheville Lecture Series In San Antonio

J Ira Kercheville of Herlaverant Kercheville will speak at San Antonio Vocational School at 6 30 pm Thursday inaugurating a lectures series by prominent San Antonio bar members. Lectures aimed at aiding future lawyers with benefits of long practice will be open to the public.

San Antonio School of Law J. Ira Kerchevile Herlaverg Ant Kercheville San Antonio

Alamo Heights Plans Drama Club Play Series

Alamo Heights 8B public speaking club outlines a term of plays with Misa Salle Slovic as sponsor. Carl Newton Jr is club president Bake Phillips vice president Virginia Dickerson secretary Bryce Lawrence treasurer Philip Carrington sergeant at arms Marian Herpel reporter.

Cesk Alamo Helguls Junioradio Misa Salle Slovic Carl Newton Jr Bake Phillips Virginia Dickerson Bryce Lawrence Philip Carrington Marian Herpel

Farm ill by credit man

Henry H. Heiman executive manager of the National Association of Credit Men told the San Antonio Wholesale Credit Men at the St. Anthony hotel Tuesday night that most cures for economic ills are temporary and would wear off. He said a minimum farm price plan would burden manufacturers, while an allotment plan would shift burdens to industry and favored a sales tax though he cautioned that the state tax on wholesalers and manufacturers is too high.

Henry H. Heiman National Association of Credit Men's Associations San Antonio Heiman

Brackenridge Team to Debate Houston City Champs

Brackenridge Bever school will meet the Houston city championship team Friday at 2 90 p m in the school auditorium. The debate topic is that at least 80 percent of all state and local revenue should come from sources other than taxation on tangible property. Brackenridge interscholastic squad members include Jann May Gabe Cazell Nathan Eleban and Gordie Isenhouer.

Brackenridge Bever School Houston Puiblindette Brackenridge E. c. ‘Barksdale Squaat Jann May Gabe Cazell Nathan Eleban Gordie Isenhouer DH. Bracter Denate Toach Will Tonge Breckenridge Austin

Church Plans to Form Scout Troop

Gov ernment EDL MeUodiet chutrch plans to organize a Boy Scout troop and a young peoples group this week. A meeting is set for February 5 at 3a Stout Sunday. Rev W D Wellburn Jr urges boys aged 12 to 16 to attend Friday at 7:30 p.m. Scoulimasters are Wilko Elis and H B Whillams. Young peoples division meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. Miss Cora Lie Bitter is president. Bos American-

Young Peoples Government Edl MeUodiet Chutrch Stout W. D. Wellburn Jr Wilko Elis Young Peoples’ Division Cora Lie Bitter Bos American

Purification Observances Begin at San Fernando Cathedral

Purification at San Fernando cathedral began Wednesday with an early 7 a m observation and continues with evening rites, rosary and procession at 7 20 p m. Archbishop Drage will bless candles at 9 a m Thursday and St Blase Day will feature blessings and services Friday. Archbishop Crossaerts to participate in Saturday procession preceding high mass.

San Fernando Arthur J. Drageseers St. Blase Gay Crossaerts

Detective Finds Own Belongings in City Theft

Homer Allen, a detective, reported satisfaction after solving a case on Wednesday. He discovered plumbing fixtures and hardware missing from his new home at 2006 Pores Street, questioned city suspects, identified the alleged thief, and recovered the loot.

Homer Allen Elly Pores Street City

January Bank Clearings Rise in San Antonio

San Antonio January bank clearings reached 591,273,048.58, a rise of about 200,000 from December 31,087,660.4. Secretary Thomas G. Leighton of the San Antonio Clearing House estimates improving loan conditions and notes January totals fell short of January last year’s 36,177,198.12 figure.

Bay Antonio Thoms G. Leighton Ban Antonio

Made in America Hats Display On Campaign at Wolf and Marx

Living models will display new spring hats as part of the Bay American campaign. Event times are 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wolf and Marx Company where Made in America hats will be shown by Bears newspapers.

Wolf! and Marx Company Bears

Snow Delights Beverly Wisely Mountains in Calif

A fragment from Beverly Wise Calif describes unusual snowfall despite no chamber of commerce resolutions for snow. It notes locals in the mountains faced unexpected snow and jokes about the sandal of long underwear, filing stations, and a northern perspective on climate.

Beverly Wise Calif Ute Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Kidnapping and Robbery Surge Hits San Antonio Streets

Bandits abducted Stockdale rancher William Ridge after posing as riders and forced him to drive to a relative’s home, robbing him of 331 and his tax payment. A second victim, Sgt. A. W. Brown, was drugged and robbed of 20 dollars after being ordered into a car. A taxi driver, John Goll, was held up for 10 dollars in the 00 block of Van Ness Street. All incidents occurred near downtown San Antonio and involved armed suspects.

One & Stockdale Rancher San Antonio Willian Stockdale Rancheb Hera Fridge Hoewals Hewdquarters Lovepol Yvictin WL Brown Babtert Brown West Houslot Camaron Svawloe Cura Spyang Fredericksburo John Golr Hr Blue Diamond Tad Company van Ness Stroub

Personnel Shift Requested by Police Chief Kilday

Commissioner Phil Wright heard Chief Gwen Kilday request a staff shift in the police department. The plan would move Sergeant Helleron from secretary duties to temporary head of the records and identification bureaus, with E. D. Shecklett returning as secretary to the chief. George Himmionds would supervise the identification bureau and report to the head of the record bureau.

Police Department P. R. Hallerau Bu Reans E. D. Shecklett Police Phil Wright Gwen Kilday Helleron Victer Ui Record Bureau George Himmionds Sargent. Uilerar

Infantry Troop School Thursday announces classes

The Infantry Troop School will meet Thursday at 7:00 am on the fourth floor of the San Antonio Public Service Company building. Maj. Frank Washburn will teach battalion in attack, Maj. Charles Birkhead will cover supply of a battalion and an outpost, and First Lt. Colglazier will instruct howitzer company in attack. The course is directed by Capt. Lee V. Hunniputt, unit instructor of the 357th Infantry.

Schoo San Antonio Frank ‘Eb Washburn Wll Charles Birkhead RW. Oolglazier

Enraged bull pins man against fence injures resident

Ridney Goodmen, 30, of 4410 West Martin Street, was thrust against a fence by an enraged bull while tending the homestead. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital after the incident on Weed nesdayrom.

West Martin Streets Goodman Robert BH. Green Hospital

Kaufman Dry Goods Faces Bankruptcy Action

A financial report filed in federal court shows assets and liabilities for Kaufman Dry Goods, recently adjudged bankrupt. Liabilities total 197,840.07 with claimed exemptions at 11,007.33. assets include 11,007.33 in first lien and 20,084.98 in second lien. A lecture on administrative slides occurred at Basco church in Rhode Island with local missionary work noted.

Kaufman Dry Goods Company Elaine Lev. K.O Basco, RI Raplat Japan

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