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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1934
Page
15
A fragment from a historical page reviews local curios and posters in Gen Antonia and San Antonio. It highlights a Marlene Deitrich poster with a bold moustache, a Alamo painting, a plaster frame, and vintage postcards. Mentions midnight cinema shows, industry chatter, and local editor movement amid a lively reader digestion.
Justice of the Peace R W Emp panheck at Hot Wells returned a verdict of death by own action in the case of J W Metsker aged 60. Metsker was found dead in his room above Yeke and Brother Grocery Company at 601 East Commerce street Monday night. A 12 gauge shotgun lay beside the body. The body was discovered by A Tipton who rents the adjoining room and had not seen Metsker since Friday. Metsker was known as a tool maker.
The Bexar County Medical Society will meet February 18 at 1 PM at Randolpt General Hospital for a session featuring addresss and medicine. Major C.G. R. Sloan and Major G. Reljarts, with medical officers, will preside and visitors will view a demonstration on reaction testing used in eye examinations.
Maj Walter M Kyimhill judge advocate of the Besond dielston and fort Sam Tousto received a granted leave of absence for fourteen days in February.
A U S Supreme Court ruling on Volstead act prosecutions led to the removal from federal dockets of several prohibition cases. The decision, delivered Monday, preserves charges in some instances while dismissing or postponing others, with eight active cases awaiting further action and eight more affected across multiple cities. Authorities indicated that many defendants would seek leniency as violations of the Volstead Act faced a shift in legal standing.
Deputy Marshal in Charge T Mack Wood and Office Deputy Nellie Williamson oversee operations at the rural marshal's office. The remainder of the staff is on duty elsewhere as they conduct duties Tuesday.
Illness prevents Dr William Tompson of the Bureau of Animal Industry from the federal building from returning to his desk for two months. A field employee has been called to assume charge of the office temporarily.
Texas peace officers scour the state for gunman and robber Clyfle Tanow who was seen riding a car in downtown San Antonio two weeks after the alert. Chief of Police Gwen W. Edday had been informed by informant Kilday about the sighting and calls for a statewide search continue.
County Attorney D P Davis issued a statement denying that Pry violated his two term pledge when announcing candidacy for district attorney. Davis said he upheld the Citizens League pledge and did not intend to seek more than two terms, noting the county attorney role was abolished and arguing the pledge did not apply to a changed office.
Rolla L Estes pleaded not guilty to transporting two five gallon drums of Mexican alcohol and posted a $1000 bond before U S Commissioner Paul A Locks. He has been sought since January and first arrested June 1982 after a raid on his apartment. He awaits sentencing February 13 and has prior related cases including alcohol offenses near Alice in September 1992 and at Enaty Pass in December 1933.
William McTyrosh publisher of The Sh will address the San Antonio Splimist club at the St Anthony hotel at Wednesday noon. The Boy Scouts of America will be featured.
Changes in Bex County relief personnel include William J. Pyne named commissary head, replacing H. K. McBath who moves to disbursing. J. H. Kincaid is dismissed as project engineer but reappointed as planning expert and assigned to Bexar County, working under OC G. Simmans as New Project Engineer, paid by state HQ. Kinney G. is discharged then rehired as a state organizer anchor. Park plans announced for Alamo Plaza area and missions beautification with no further staffing cuts.
Mayor Quin directed city police to arrest all beggars and peddlers downtown, claiming protests from merchants. Four beggars were picked up since Saturday, with the campaign producing scant results.
State Senator Ernest Felwum was urged by the San Antonio Woman's organization to actively support the child labor amendment approved Monday by the House of Representatives. Mrs Griswold, chairman of the organization’s legislative committee, said a telegram had been sent to the Bexar county legislator.
NRA chairman H King will discuss the recovery act results before the Youngs Pene iless league at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Hebrew institute 114 Quincy street. Mrs. Take Dodie will direct a mis teaching program at the meeting. The Gold Bureau Hall of Fame contest nominees include Dorothy Ballise Fetevson Ella Kathryn Walker and Sony Russell announced at Bracken ridge Senior High. categories include most Intellectual most representative and most deantont.
Tryouts scheduled for all children aged 3 to 14 to join a 110 pupil junior symphony. Auditions set for 3 45 P D in the band room of the Scottish Rise cathedral in San Antonio. The group is sponsored by San Antonio Women Interested in Music Movements and aims to present several public concerts yearly beginning during National Music Week in May at the municipal auditorium. Miss Marjorie Keller to direct the junior symphony, with initial plans discussed at Gunter Hotel by Mrs Eli Hertzberg.
Committee meeting at Port Sam Houston on Washington's birthday outlined roles for decorations, music, reception, and program. Attendees included Lt. Col. Grier Maj. Benton Maj. Lawley Capt. Hollers Maj. Dawley and many others.
Postmaster P G Luca was advised that merchants must operate under the NRA agreement and obtain new insignia sets. Firms can receive up to two complete member sets, with higher needs for show windows trucks or locations. The order aims to replace older insignia and meet steady demand.
A county grand jury returned 39 indictments and two bills against the accused in a local case. Major O. 3. Cohee, chaplain of the Fate Sam Houston, will address the San Antonio Lions Club at noon Wednesday at the Guntat hotel in Bow Scout week observance. The program includes physical entertainment.
A Tuesday report from a service station at 501 Burleson alleges a cat theft incident. Police investigated after a suspect, described as an old male, was seen hiding the cat behind a compressor. The Bexar County Supreme reported additional missing items from 145 South St. Maven street including several cleaner cases.
Rev Peter M Ho Wynhoven chairman of the United States regional labor bond of New Orleans announced seekers for the post of tobacco office. Father Wynhoven recently visited here and declared the conditions for the working man the worst in this country.
A suspect was held in a burglary of a clothing shop at 01 West Commerce Street after authorities found a van nearby and connected a license plate to the case. The theft involved about $2,000 in goods last Friday and a later entry through a small aperture.
Dora Luna, 14, of 131 South Braces Street, suffered facial cuts after a truck believed stolen from 100 San Carlos Street crashed into her home as she sat in a bedroom. Police said she was combing her hair when the vehicle plowed into the house. the driver fled the scene and the girl was treated at the county hospital.
Mberé Belte, a junior at St. Mary’s University, was the sole classmate to earn all A grades for the first semester. He achieved top marks in English, sciences, business law, philosophy, and Spanish, and held Beitel Foceiy scholarship from San Antonio Junior College. Reigin graduate of Brackenridge high School.
The eighteenth annual San Antonio Freight bureau meeting is set for Friday night with A. Holmgren as chair. Officers and directors for 1934 will be elected and reports on 1933 operations will be presented. Non member shippers may attend starting at 8 p.m. Also St. Jerome's church hosts a bingo party Tuesday night at Lockwood Park Community House.
Feb 1 191M in Austin federal court judge B 3 dar Millan set February 39 for trial of Bonner Taal et al linked to embezzlement schemes involving government bonds. Defendants include John H. Mabingham San Antonio attorney Z D Rewer Commercial National Bank president dine B Morrow with charges of conspiracy and aiding abetting. Bonds traced to New York robberies and Chicago thefts, with further postponement of related case against Bonner and Cunningham. Martel Fort San Konstantin officer charged with assault on Miss Trenche Ralls. janitor service adds three temp hires in federal building.
Beverly Hills era note reports Congress debate on replacing income tax with a federal sales tax. The writer notes strong support but says such a shift would not satisfy many and that people already pay sales taxes at various levels. The piece reflects ongoing tension over tax policy.
San Antonio police filed concealed weapons charges Tuesday against Louis McNeill and Lea Fields after a Monday sweep. Officers searched five men, finding weapons on two, while three were released after questioning. A night chase by a vegetable truck driver prompted arrests on Leona and Commerce streets.
A highway worker from Relph Towns, 41, was amputated after his arm was caught in a concrete mixer. Surgeons on Tuesday removed the arm to save his life following an injury suffered Monday. Attendants reported the operation successful and the man is expected to recover.
Claude Lampoon of 618 East Huisache Avenue was charged with negligent homicide by County Court at Law No 2 officers, following the death of 8 year old Billie Cilman at 400 North Pine Street after being struck by a car Saturday night.
William Cotler aged 21 of 139 Clinton Street sustained leg burns when hot beer spilled at Rabinas brewery where he worked. Hospital attendants reported his condition as not serious. The incident followed a post order supplies issue on Tuesday and staff noted a reprimand ranking for all post offices among new incentives.
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