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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1934
Page
8
A fragmented feature sketches Showmen like Booby Obadal and carnival life. It notes last year as strong for circuses, the lure of one night stands, censorship, and the fading appeal of liquor ads in magazines. A humorous elevator caper and local showbiz trivia follow.
Donnie Tryin, local grocer, joins the District 3243 NRA food and grocery code board meeting Friday noon. Irvin will retire from private business to devote fall time to the new position and receive a salary from Fielding Breeden, president of the board. Cuera, treasurer, and Doe Civiéto, local retailer, also serve on the board.
San Atlanto postoffice issued a warning to banks stores and post offices to watch for money orders numbered 58725 to 58400 believed stolen from the Decatur post office in WN.
The Rev. dom Bnites Dalton, pastor, will organize a story class at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Genital Christian church. The event is for boys and girls, featuring Indian stories and local tales to engage young readers.
Austin notes debate over legalizing horse wager taxes to fund unemployment relief and school sinking funds. A House amendment would authorize 4 million dollars in bonds with a 12.5 percent tax on stakes, directing revenue to education and debt service. Senate and House leaders discuss moratorium safeguards for real estate, with key members absent during adjournment.
The Rev William HL Joyner of Ovangelis will conduct a revival at First Baptist Church starting Sunday as part of the Texas Baptist convention. Joyner has led 40 revivals in San Antonio and recently preached in Now Braunfels.
Austin Feb 10 The state fire insurance commission released another list of towns and cities with 1933 fire record credits and debits. Fifteen credit towns include Alice Bay City Beeville Corpus Christi Hallettsville Sugar Land Uvalde Victoria Yorktown Panhandle.
The article notes the NRA signaling a shift toward a shorter 32 hour work week for American industry. It mentions Adlai Stevenson and other code authorities convening in March to address a re deployment drive and re employment efforts.
Washington D C February 10 The reconstruction corporation RFC shows total cash advances of 4.579 billion dollars since operations began February 2 1999 with repayments totaling 1.413 billion dollars. The note outlines the evolving finance picture and current repayment flow as the agency advances funds for recovery.
Senate hearings on contempt proceedings against aviation officials. Finance Committee reviews veterans legislation. House considers private bills and foreign affairs testimony on salaries in the foreign service. Senate reviews stock market legislation following the president's message. Contempt hearings against William B P MacCracken proceed amid questions on aviation contracts. Lawmakers debate adjustments to war funding and tax measures while committee members face military contract scrutiny.
The blind oriented magazine New Moon, printed in Los Angeles, marks a historic era for the blind as America’s first of its kind. Federal exchange regulation bills face a rough path, with quick action sought by President Roosevelt as Congress prepares hearings next week on the Fletcher bill.
Hollywood gossip notes Ann Harding is reportedly MGM’s top choice to star in Biography, with competition from Kay Francis and Jeanette Macdonald. Gloria Swanson and others are teased for potential roles as casting details and project titles like Dr Monica and The Fire Bird circulate amid columnist chatter from Los Angeles on February 10, 1934.
Dr. A J Weeks editor of the Southwestern Advocate will speak at Laurel Heights Methodist Church at 10 40 a m Sunday. Weeks formerly presiding rider of the San Antonio district and a founder of Laurel Heights Methodist Church.
Mrs A Weiner, delegate to the national committee for the prevention of war, will be the featured speaker at a city wide peace meeting at 8 pm Monday. The event is in the Young Women s Christian Association building and is sponsored by the San Antonio Peace Association.
Quartermaster at Duncan Field posts notice in the federal building lobby announcing auction of the Old Dope House. Sale to the highest bidder scheduled for January 18. Building salvaged earlier, on July 26, 1932, with structural steel and other materials involved.
Traders privately question FDRs broad federal regulation push as Congress readies hearings. Fletcher signals a middle of the road plan with changes likely after the president’s reactions. Rayburn's Interstate Commerce panel sets hearings for Wednesday, with Fletcher's committee aiming mid next week.
Presiding elder Dr E P Barian of the Methodist church in the San Antonio district will preach at Travis Park Methodist Church Sunday. Dr Walter Anthony, pastor, is conducting a revival at College Station.
A black-face minstrel program will be staged in the Little Flower Shrine auditorium at Kentucky Avenue and North Zarramora Street at 8 pm Sunday. Mrs Jules Hofman serves as director.
Lavy Antonio lodge No 11 7 0 0 F will publicly install its officers at the Crockett hotel in Bo Mm Tuesday, a notice announced.
Fashion show featured four 2tatip ensembles from 25 Wich, presented Friday night with around 200 attendees. Mrs George Bruseh oversaw arrangements. Also noted, a customs inspector, Prod Edwards, returned to desk after a two week influenza leave.
Police and federal investigators gain new hope from clues in the Bremer kidnapping case. A widow witness described the abduction scene and a license note, and authorities seek the gang's hideout as the victim endures fatigue, headaches, and nitrate effects after 22 days in captivity. The victim, Edward G. Bremer, remains nervous and requires sedatives. his injuries include a severely bruised leg from an attempted forced entry.
In MNILDADELPEYA a report describes a daring effort likened to Viet to smuggle children from fascist areas. Lord Marley condemns the scheme as a creation of a remantee group, with a clearing house run to move children from the Saar valley under wartime cover.
Lufkin Texas February 16 authorities released a statement implicating Bernard Lucoume of Galveston and two others Glenn Warren formerly of Zavalla and Tay Cusacks of Galventon in a murder at the Cansler Don in Zavala. They face murder assault with intent to murder and robbery charges with firearms.
Hermann Sons to present a musical program featuring a chorus performing pieces like Rheingold. The event is directed by Carl Hermsat and scheduled for 7 p m Saturday at the lodge hall. Bremer sobbed during the recital recalling a harrowing morning when his vision was impaired.
Bevan, founder and curator of a notable reptile garden, has resigned amid a dispute over management and safety concerns. The resignation, effective February 4, follows long nights guarding dangerous exhibits and a public push by museum director Mrs. Ellen Quillin for changes. The garden, which reopened on June 6 to draw thousands of visitors, will continue under interim leadership as the institution seeks new direction.
Fort Worth February 1 Tracy Richardson internationally known adventurer faces possible rail shipment to trial on charges of using the mails to defraud in an alleged gold mining promotion. Indictment accuses him and Samuel Moore of operating a dishonest mining scheme under the Pelican Gold Mining Company.
The American Lutheran churches in San Antonio schedule a joint pre-Lenten service at St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church on South Presa and Nueva. It begins at 7 40 p m Sunday with Rev Ma Falke Ingeborg of Christ Lutheran Alamo Heights leading, and Rev M O Blehe of Government Hill Lutheran preaching. A massed choir directed by Rev F A Newmeister will sing with Miss Meta Rochim as accompanist.
The Church of Cosmic Science at 1601 Broadway will hold its first services at 8 p m Sunday, with pastor Dr Joseph L Dodge announcing additional services at 6 p m Sunday and Wednesday A Wednesday session will feature talks on Impersonal life.
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