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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1934
Page
8
A jumbled column recounts neighborhood happenings around Zither Plaza and Houston Navarre streets. It mentions a churchgoer seen shaving outside a storefront, a Texas official nomination for La Paz, and colorful asides about radio figures, a New York ad executive, and Del Rio visitors. It cites misheard songs, a wild tequila mishap, and a stock exchange spectacle.
In Hollywood on February 30 Charley Chase, noted comedian, and his wife Bebe Elling of the stage, announced their separation after 20 years of marriage.
A fragmented 19th to mid-20th century account details fencing of highways in Bexar County and surrounding counties. It lists contracts let for Highway No. 16 and Highway No. 2, payment records, and notes on costs, materials, and labor. It references commissioners, landowners paid for removal of structures and gates, and cites various dated payments and contracts with Kelly & Delavan and others, illustrating early county road rights of way work.
A first exhibition of quilts, spreads, and antique jewelry opened at the San Antonio Woman's Club on San Pedro Avenue. Mrs. W. H. Chambers and Mrs. Castiel Pitoter led the quilt display while Mrs. J. K. Stuart and Mrs. C. W. Ling headed the jewelry exhibit, with guards to protect valuable pieces including a King Claye tiara and other prized heirlooms. The event also featured a collection of 130 year old Irish rosaries and a rare Maya lace and satin cover. A separate note covers the San Antonio Peace Association meeting and local highway project expenditures.
Radio plans a elaborate Follies with Billie Burke directing songs and casting, as Dane Brock and Edie Davis shape the production. Hollywood chatter notes negotiations around The Great Ziegfeld and other film projects, with Burke, Robinson, and stars like Crawford and Lauring tied to various studios and plans.
The regular monthly meeting of Post Tr, the Travelers protective association, was held in the Oriental room of the Gunter Hotel Saturday night, as reported by Naylor. An advertisement notes the Sunshing Laundry offers a $50 prize for the best home for their 20 lb washing machine service, with rules and conditions announced. KTGA broadcasts at 6:30 to 6:43 p.m. daily.
An omnibus report outlines actions by committees on appropriations, banking, military, and naval matters. Notable mentions include funding debates, proposed service airplane profits investigations, and a plan to supply 300 more army aircraft.
Officials warned Friday that failure to issue penalties for tardy auto taxes could trigger penalties in Maverick and nearby counties. The collector's office reportedly issued slips noting attempts to secure payments as weekend crowding delayed courthouse actions and the public was urged to comply by Saturday.
Fragmented report covers bridge contest pars from six nations. It details bidding sequences and card play with terms like no trump and suit contracts, noting East West and North South actions and a mix of high cards and trumps.
Austin February reports lawmakers propose moving the license fee deadline to March and making it permanent with no 20 percent penalty. The Senate and House weigh petitions to extend grace, while Governor and leadership face timing issues tied to adjournment. The measure seeks immediate relief amid financial strain and potential alcohol regulation changes, with debates on moratoriums and constitutional limits ongoing.
Nathan Jim Bel Tracy of San Antonio high Texas Masonry rank died Friday night at home. Funeral Sunday at Central Ghostisn e Marsh with Rev John Bruce Detter officiating. Antonio commandery No 1 Knights Lemplar pallbearers. Survived by widow Dil Nun A Troy and brother John Tracy of Massachusetts. Residence 2619 Buena Vista Street. Member of Alamo lodge AF and AM past High Priest Burleson Chapter Royal Arch Masons, York Rite commandery, Scottish Rite, Alca Shrine, and Crepe of the Bee Cross of Constan tines.
Frigid conditions grip Paris and major regions from Rhin to coast as temperatures fall near ten degrees below freezing. Winds and heavy snow disrupted daily life with hundreds stranded as sheets of ice and blowing snow hinder travel. Earthquake-like shock noted but caused no damage.
Paul Ellis of 403 West Park page nut was stabbed in the side after a Friday poker game with acquaintances on San Pedro Avenue. His wound was deemed not serious by county hospital attendants. Police were investigating Ellis's challenge and the assailant's motive.
Captain A. E. Easterbrook at Randolph Field is awarded the Purple Heart in a ceremony at 9 A M Saturday. Brig. Gen. Charles H. Danforth officiated the presentation.
In Athens on February 30 Samuel Insull was assured to remain in Greece for at least three days possibly longer. Indications pointed to a prolonged stay on the basis of a possible illness and a sojourn permit.
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