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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
11
A garbled column describes a San Antonio ambulance as the peak of modern spectacle, praising its color and motor car status. The writer recalls a Maxwell vehicle and vague family ties, weaving social commentary with an odd reverence for the ambulance’s appearance and upholstery.
The writer muses on the inconsistency of modern packaging and the decay of old car culture. The scene shifts from a wrecked vehicle being carried away by attendants to hospital scenes and the lure of luxury interiors, reflecting a general unease with progress and consumer excess.
A buyer orders a set of dishes at a discount then discovers a nearby newspaper ad offering the identical set cheaper. He cancels the original order after resistance from staff. The item is re purchased at sale price and delivered in good condition.
Miscellaneous ad like snippets and garbled sentences reference plays such as Gooni-Goana and Hig From Spain plus mentions of love powders and efforts at a university. The content is fragmentary with stray names, events, sermons, and notices, lacking coherent report or clear single incident.
San Antonio police traced a bandit spree after raids Wednesday night. A young woman allegedly sat at the wheel of the robber’s car during one hold up in Roosevelt Park and fled with the vehicle. Victims reported money stolen and one driver attacked with a pistol in a string of robberies.
Air mail figures from San Antonio show a sharp January increase over December. The northern route carried 805 pounds 2 ounces, up from 727 pounds 2 ounces. The southern line handled 530 pounds 8 ounces, versus 260 pounds 14 ounces in December. Western line moved 474 pounds 9 ounces during the past month.
A Sabbath eve sermon by Rabbi Abraham Dubin at Agudas Achim Synagogue Myth Avenue and Quincy Street discusses modern morals with the topic Good Bad Wrong Is There a Difference The choir under Cantor D Kanter will sing and Mr and Mrs L Greenberg hosting the confirmation and sermon details.
A patient named Dr W R Bernges reports jewelry worth about 200 dollars was stolen from his home at 400 Moraling Ade Drive in Thuladey. Another incident at 190 South Hackbelly involved theft of a trunk full of clothes and items from George Clerk’s locker on 1915 By meh Street.
Amateur theater group seeks unity and production cooperation at a local theater venue. Members plan to organize, coordinate performances, and recruit participants for future plays. Nearby address and meeting details are referenced for interested artists.
San Antonio school administrators forecast a salary raise for 1934 tied to a $6 per capita apportionment and potential tax adjustments. Paul H. Schoty, board business manager, said state funds and tax revenues must align, with proposed school tax rate cuts and sinking fund needs affecting bond obligations.
A prowler is sought by police after reports he scratched screens and tried to frighten residents at 1499 Falton Avenue. The last visit Wednesday night involved cutting a screen and retreating when lights were turned on. No injuries reported.
Richoire Mendoza of 206 South Laredo admitted guilt to negligent homicide in a traffic crash that killed Manuel Rodriguez on February 26, 1932, in County Court at Law No 1. Mendoza received a jail term after entering the plea on Wednesday afternoon.
Ben Hodges aged 48 of 622 Ketstunky Avenue died Thursday night from a .22 rifle accident reported at his home. The weapon discharged while he was handling it, piercing his body and neck as he dropped the rifle. He died seven days after the incident, according to attendants.
G F Newhauwer veteran of World War I will discuss the other side of the question and relate experiences before the Alama Post No 2 of the American Legion. The meeting is at 7 p m Thursday in the club chamber at the city hall per Bernays Towrey, secretary.
County Attorney Davis announced Thursday plans to divert 40 percent of his salary valued at 124500 to a trust fund aiding Bexar county widows facing taxes. He urged county officials to join, and proposed a bill to let the county keep half of auto license funds. Trustees named include Judge William Aubrey and M. K. Roark to dispense aid upon recommendations.
Postmaster states belief that mail service will continue even if Congress cuts off funding for combat-related costs. He expresses ignorance of the Post Office Department stance but thinks nationwide mail delivery unlikely to be discontinued.
A San Antonio post office distributed magazines to the Protestant Orphans home and the Salvation Army aimed at teaching farming and child hygiene. Unclaimed periodicals more than two months old were given to charitable agencies in the city, with few section magazines found in baskets.
Nay Ameriga Kiwanis officers will entertain Gunter Hotel guests at the regular Ben Antonio Kiwanis Club meeting. An announcement notes the event as part of the weekly gathering in San Antonio.
Officials of American Airways were out of the city as the port office failed to publish contract terms. Postal officials favored a government handling of air mail through value commercial arrangements with federal funds. others called the subsidy a civilian weapon. The post office cannot override Congress, though status of contracts remains unclear as compliance anticipated.
A Boston area fraud case figures Brouse removal to federal custody. William Brouse, jailed on a $30,600 bond, allegedly stole $63,636.17 from Buswell B. Clark of Boston. The marshal awaits arrival of the prisoner from Ave Tin, with the case described as involving a big promoter who claimed close ties to leading financiers.
A U S Marine Corps recruitment scam sees two men arrested in San Antonio after posing as officers and drawing checks from New Orleans banks. The pair, described by U S Department of Justice and Louis Jones, were seized at the Wayn Walle area. Authorities say the gang had posed as officers since January, with one acting as captain. A campaign plan for a member’s costs was discussed at a Ban Antonio Exchanan meeting at the Gunter hotel.
A man identified as Southgate, 55, died after a cigarette set his bed afire at 342 Yale Avenue Wednesday night. His sister Mrs Sonka phoned for help but sustained injuries while attempting a rescue. A Justice of the Peace, John By Shook, is presiding over the case as police investigate the cause.
John R. Shock will hold an inquest against H B Cookson a 40 year old man whose address is unknown found dead in his bed early Thursday at the central relief committee sleeping quarters on South Street Marys Street.
A Conopus Club meeting will feature a polo talk by Captain Geehawn. The event is hosted at the Plaga hall and is part of the Southwest elyt’s club activities. The notice mentions a gasoline pump theft report and related local items.
Deputy Velma Giarien assists with court work as Mrs Linden attends an Austin session. The report notes ongoing proceedings and the presence of local officials at the session.
A report from Shreveport authorities notes two men, including ex president Blake, were in custody after a staged incident on a street near 441 West Summit marine. Papers belonging to Blake were recovered, and one man claimed liberty while the other surrendered. Blake was last seen heading toward Oklahoma. destination unknown.
Ambiguous OCR text shares remarks about a Reconstruction Finance Board, finance issues, and payments due to New York. Mentions water access and a plan that would affect the people. Ends with an odd reference to Death Valley and a Wednesday deadline. Names and places are unclear due to garbled source.
Police said multiple collisions occurred on San Antonio streets involving a car driven by T. A. McCieless and others, with Walter Spin dying at the hospital after a wreck that also damaged a second car, starting fires and sending several injured to medical facilities. details describe a chaotic chain of cross street crashes and a Missouri Pacific crossing incident claiming a pedestrian.
A prisoner swore an oath of poverty on October 21 as part of a case heard in La Angier. The proceedings noted gains during the remaining period, with the individual facing a 30 day term.
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