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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1934
Page
17
A fragmentary Plaza segment recalls a lively, if tangled, night at the auditorium with comic scenes and local color. Police officers share a mock serenade with an accordion, a dance by Capt Gus Klockenkemper, and a hatful of coins amid banter and jokes.
Fourteen law cases including insurance disputes and freight charge challenges will be postponed as the federal district court concentrates on criminal matters during the week of February 191. Two cases had been long advertised but will wait their turn as criminal work continues, with some to be tried toward the end of the week.
The Laredo chamber warns tourists and border visitors about proper information. Officials say the highway department failed to present introductory cards to the chamber and has relied on erroneous guidance, causing confusion for travelers seeking Mexico access.
A Texas appeals court voided a temporary restraining order aimed at ousting Lorance McCollum as a partner in Magy and McCollum Undertaking Co. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled Platott could not compel partnership maintenance, denying reinstatement of Lorance McCollum and allowing a potential receivership option. The decision also noted the lower court lacked sufficient evidence for the restraining order and that temporary measures should be reconsidered.
John PTA members seek help from President Roosevelt to extradite three Bana Antonio youths, Thames Cockrell, 14, Scott Cockrell, 16, and Arnold Gatza, 16, jailed in Valles Mexico for alleged attempted homicide, kidnapping a chauffeur, and cutting telephone lines. American consul aid requested via Ambassador Daniel.
A Houston auditor prepared the 1929 tax statement for Ben Antonio bird dealer E. Bogie who refused to file an income tax return. The indictment accuses him of failing to pay 920,320.07 in income tax on a net income of 883.278.40. The government alleges he earned and imported money from Mexican shipments. The case was expected to go to trial.
A burglar entered the Winters residence at 17 Nolan Street while Mr and Mrs Z A Winters were asleep and stole four purses containing about 50 dollars in cash and checks. Police reported another prowler entered Dr W H Hanis home at 115 Sivek Avenue but took nothing. A run pin valued at 150 dollars was reported missing from 215 Bushnell price.
Tentative plans for a 31,000 expansion of an elementary school were discussed by school executives and architects on Wednesday. Superintendent 2.0 Cevhran Paul Scholz and Miss Elna Neal were in conference with PWA loan prospects for constructing a South Side senior and a junior high in the Woodlawn district, with Fort Worth applications forthcoming.
County commissioners on Wednesday vote to authorize the purchase of road machines. The action, opposed by a faction led by Robert Canarilsslay era, Abe, and Albert G. Trawaller, is expected to cost between $2000 and $ gangg, with bids and final amounts to be set soon.
A complaint filed in Juatten Court accuses Elder Bunman of stabbing Clarence Bid ward at 1017 North Goal Street. Judge Shook set bond at $2000.
Fourteen past presidents of the Junior Chamber of Commerce formed in 1920 were honored at a San Antonio dinner. Each received a life associate membership. guests included Edgar Davis and speaker Arthur Sessigson Jr, now out of state. Entertainment was provided by a city staff team under Mary Wilson and Bob Buse.
Nine directors of the San Antonio Casino club were re-elected while new members joined, including darty F. Nash and M. B. Osmo, with incumbents AL BL Conher and Col. H. M. Dichmwann among those re-elected. Officers to be named by the directors within days.
Teo San Antonio pays. vonatd G. Glass and Norman Lewis Pet stron join 23 Texans in the army’s flying training school at Randolph Ficki March 1. For the first time Texas will have the largest representation in the class of 145 cadets reporting for training, with 3 advices compared to California’s 13. Of the 145, 168 come from TWO lite, and ST come them Tanks of enlisted men.
In a Fort Sam Houston posting, an ace publicity officer for the Co has been detailed as welfare officer for the trey district of the tree army. He works alongside Capt B AL O'Hair Port Sam Houston athletic officer of Wonbenty.
Postmaster P G Lucas and Porter United States treasury inspector will visit San Antonio to select temporary quarters for the federal building occupants during a day year project valued at 1 525 000. The officials face the challenge of satisfying all government agencies as they must join with post office department representatives and choose among four of fifteen prospective buildings.
Provation orders issued by the local office of the collector of internal revenue cover married couples from 1933. They may claim exemptions up to $1000 for single individuals and $2500 for married couples or widows, prorated by months of marriage. If either spouse had dependents before marriage, they may claim a pro rata share of the $2500 exemption for the months involved.
Four artists, four assistants and two laborers have worked on murals in city buildings. Commissioner Allen B. Ayres directed the effort to complete several projects by February 15 at sites including the municipal auditorium, Robert S. Green Hospital, the San Abitoriy Fitbite library, and the Thomas Jefferson junior school.
Hagood prepares for a multi city inspection tour starting in San Antonio and Oklahoma City. He will meet with chambers of commerce in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and visit the governor adjutant general and mayor. The itinerary includes visits to Oklahoma A and M University Claremore Stillwater and the University of Oklahoma Moynun.
St Paul Feb 1 Adelph Bremer extended the deadline for the kidnappers holding a son for 200000 ransom. Bremer, a Roosevelt associate, said he would extend the time until Thursday to allow contact with the family and secrecy from police. Girls reportedly agreed to the extension. The deadline had been set for three days and nights ending at noon today.
Osage girl Lillie Morers of Oklahoma, a W year old, visited the area Tuesday night and was found in her car on Triaxan Moon streets Wednesday morning. Five men offered to act as guides. she later recalled a drink offered by one expert. She discovered diamond rings two A T TS and $120 missing.
United States District Attorney W. R. Smith returned to his office from Austin where a strong form of court meeting ended. His test assistant Ben Poster remained to fetch out the business of the week.
Militants of the Citizens League led by M. Dickson challenge County Attorney L F Davis over a two term pledge. Dickson cites a 1935 law creating a criminal district attorney to replace three offices and argues Davis violates the pledge by seeking re election while the new post covers all functions of the former offices.
W R monarch state service officer lodged protest with Mayor K Quin on Wednesday behalf of Samuel B Henhower a blind veteran who had played on city streets to earn a living His family had suffered recent losses and Leonard sought permission for the veteran to continue street harp playing amid relief efforts to clear the city of hawkers and pedlars.
The Veterans Administration seeks bids for about 19 000 square feet of office space on one floor in the Smith Young Tower at the federal building. Bids open February 27 and plans are available from the local manager’s office. The contract covers furnishing and installing plumbing and electrical equipment and must start at the year's fiscal beginning. The Smith YoungTower has long won the bid and houses more than 200 employees.
Burglars hit Johnson Elementary and a residence on North Zarzamora street. Items stolen include chalk, paints, art supplies, furniture, a refrigerator, rugs, bed springs, chairs and boxes. Victims Miss Belle Daniels and EK A Harper reported the thefts, with addresses on South Laredo Street and West Travis Street.
A dramatic Will Rogers letter accuses Treasury Secretary Morgenthau of planning to appoint him to hunt a described Chinaman figure in the market. The writer mocks the idea as a cross between Confucius, Hamilton, and Baruch, and hints at government work and money exchange topics.
Police report slot machines on display at Breckenridge golf links club and other sites as officers investigate a gambling ring. Officials say machines paid out in metal tokens, with the mayor and police chief noting possible firing of a manager tied to the incident. A county attorney’s filing accuses a manager of unlawfully permitting gaming on club premises.
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