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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1933

Page

11

Constables and Ford guard clash near Jackson home

Detroit February report details a rough encounter on the lawn at Roscoe B. Jackson’s Groose Pointe Farms estate as constables and a Ford ferry guard disputed serving a subpoena related to a Ford Motor Company suit. Clayton Phillips, positioning near Jefferson Avenue, described being rammed by a car carrying Mrs. Ford and possibly Edsel Ford as he tried to approach the Jackson home.

Detroit t+ weney Tdsel Miles N. Culeban Roscoe B. Jackson Groose Pointe Farms Ford Motor Company Sweeten Automobile Company Philadelphia Eds Ford Jackson Clayton Phillips Jefferson Avenue Jackson Grounds Philips Phillips

Produce Market Shows Mixed Prices as Trade Slows on Saturday

The market reports varied vegetable and fruit prices with Mexico shipments weighing on the board. Notable items included white and yellow onions near SAG 84.50 a bushel, beans at 4 a bushel, and dried onions steady amid tepid demand as rail shipments remained constrained.

Commission Merchabla Mexico Crete

Last 24 Hours Here: Fifty Dollar Contest Warning

A newspaper offer promises fifty dollars for the best answer to how one would spend the final 24 hours of life. Participants must mail letters to the contest editor by Monday pegrovoy 20, limit 400 words, one side of paper only.

Nol Mundus Pegrovey

Lincoln Birthday Commemoration Sunday At Gunter Hotel

The Women’s Rebel Corps and patriotic groups will mark Abraham Lincoln’s 124th birth anniversary at 3 PM Sunday in the Pan American room of the Gunter Hotel. Chaplain O J Cohece of Fort Houston will speak. the public is invited.

Women’s Rebel Corps No. Wuxiary Gold Posh No 3 GAR Department of Tesxas Abraham Lincoln Gunter Hotel O. J Cohece Fort Houston

Angeles Heights Declamation Winners Named

Six students from Angeles Heights Elementary were named as declamation representatives for the interscholastic league. Principal G Meeks announced the winners after a judged field featuring three girls and three boys guided by Miss Mary Nella Dermark. The roster includes Redon Anurine Dabney Blanche Powell Kirby Dorrence Bobhid McCain and Fuad Britz.

Angeles Heights Gon Angeles Heights G. Meeks Hoya Mary Nella Dermark Redon Anurine Dabney Dore oOhy Bobhid McCain Fuad Britz Firat Ance Nud Muir

Diverse Army Social Events at Randolph Field and Local Clubs

Society circles publish a weekend of social entertainments at Randolph Field including Mexican supper parties hosted by Lieutenant and Mrs. Ross and Lieutenant and Mrs. Lynen, a buffet by Mrs. Daisy Briggs honoring Senator and Mrs. Swart, a dinner dance for Japanese and U S army officials at the San Antonio Country Club, and parish fundraisers by the Children of Mary and the Eastern Star. Additional gatherings include a San Antonio Quartermaster Officers Club party at the depot and a Saturday dance at Dairyland hosted by the Alanio Chapter.

Elmer P. Ross Randolph Field Officers’ Club Daisy Marquis Briggs R. A. Swart Fort Worth Eo Gol Shisulent Tanks Washington Matsujiro Kimura Imperial Japanese Army San Antonio Country Club Alanio Order of the Eastern Star Ab Dairyland San Antonio Quartermaster Atticers Clu

Mystery in London Money and Metals Column

A fragmented London Money and Metals column provides unclear references to individuals and topics. The legible parts mention Shane Wills and Amiga alongside scattered terms like tower and Mars, but meaningful facts or outcomes are not discernible from the readable text.

London Money London Ines Dixeannt Wlan Shane Wills

Youth Grows Too Fast Arrests in Downtown Shoplifting

A youthful Mexican youth, slim in build, was detained by detectives Saturday after shoplifting 27 silk scarves. He concealed the items in his shirt front and trousers, then attempted to leave the department store, causing a floor walker to alert Detective Joe Laure, who confronted him.

Joe Laure

Cigarette Prices Again Reduced by American Tobacco

New York, Ted. The American Tobacco Company cut wholesale price of cigarettes to 5.50 a thousand from 1 earlier. The move is effective immediately, marking a second cut this year though some trade circles doubt its impact. Prices for other brands were lowered as well.

New York American Tobacco Amerstron Tobaccs Prat

Call Women at Guy All Long Beach Mystery Alibi Near

Feb 11 reporting on Walter Vanderwell murder aboard his yacht. William James Guy, a young adventurer, faced questions about leaving the scene as Vanderwell was shot on December 5. Prosecution aims to call Mrs. Edward Delarm and Juanita and Betty Delarm to support an alibi that Guy was in bed at the Delarm home in Glendale when the fatal shot occurred, defense counsel said.

Long Beach Walter Vanderwell William James Guy Debonaire Rover Toca Edward Delarm Juanita Betty Delarm Guy Delarm Glandale Vanderwell Quy

Grain market notes and price shifts in Chicago and San Antonio

Market brief with scattered OCR data shows wheat prices moving early and later tentative gains in Chicago and San Antonio. Mentions of many mislabeled names and figures appear, including references to wheat per bushel, rate changes, and trading activity in grain markets without clear, coherent data.

Pioneer Francis J Bowen dies in San Antonio auto crash

Funeral services for Francis J Bowen of 215 Durnoin Place will be held Monday at Ziaik-Kearns chapel and St Gerad's Catholic Church with Rev F J Windelity officiating. Bowen, a San Antonio pioneer, died after being struck by a car on Alamo Street near Commerce. Surviving relatives include two daughters Miss Mary Bowen and Mrs Robt J Riddle, three sons R A Bowen, Francis J Bowen Jr, and Dr George Bowen, three sisters Mrs F Neleon, Mrs J Ory Fki, and Mrs M Grenelini, all but John Bowen of Washington. The Bowen family long owned Bowen's Island, near the Smith-Young tower. He was 74 and known for charitable work and jail visits.

Alama Robert B. Green Mr. Bowen John Bowen United States San Antonio Bowen's Island Smith-Young Bowen Bexar County Hla Misa Mary Robart J. Riddle R.A. Don Francis J, Jr Orotnoe George Bowen Alste FT Neleon J. Ory Fki Greneléni San Antania de Spi John Ch. Bowen Weahington

Livestock Market Report for San Antonio and Surrounding Areas

In readable fragments the report covers cattle and hog prices, weights, and sale totals at San Antonio and nearby markets. It notes ranges from a few dollars per hundredweight to several dollars, with mention of weights around 200 to 400 pounds, and various breeds and types including cows, bulls, and veal. The text references weekly totals, fluctuating prices, and comparisons to prior periods, plus broad mentions of sellers and buyers across local stockyards.

Auto Looting Spree Nets Runaway Haul Across City

A string of burglaries reported Saturday spans cars, homes, and hotel rooms. Hany Paine’s parked auto lost a suitcase with ties and silks worth 350 dollars. A guest named Mustal said two youths stole clothing valued at 100 dollars from his room. Prolific prowlers struck My and Mr. Irwin’s home on Craig Place, with a watch taken from their dwelling. A porch theft attempt failed on Hildebrand Avenue, and 60 dollars of clothing were taken from Antonia Cuitan’s El Paso Street residence. Additional reports describe a watch stolen from Woom Burks downtown and further thefts along the downtown area. A broader spree notes several vacant houses affected and various items missing.

Hany Paine Neale Iken Antonia Cuitnn el Paso Street Biol Odhat Rabart Poly Aqindron Kelly Woom Burks Amalieu Theta Pirte Phimbing Fx Whitlow

Democrats Seek Garner Office in Texas Race

Nine Democrats filed today to seek the congressional seat to be vacated by Vice President John N Garner. A special primary is set for February 25 to trim candidates down to one, with a run off February 1A if needed. Only one Republican, Carlos Wilson, announced.

Uvalde Texas Congressionrd Clerh John N W. Price Dokiehainman Congressional Ielet Jordany T. Lawler Castrovilie Brownsville Cameron Carunty Gordon Griffly McAllen Hidalgo County Oscar Dancy Ate Joney Pullin Grystel City Zsrvaila Couity Faymer Charles Re Tips Three Rivers Live Oak Comety Fanner Monityn Cobb Mission We A Danherty Hebbranville Hogg Conte Miomey Milton TH. West Price Shubbie Appleytion Price Aistelet Carlos Wiison Jay Garner Garner Bil Inter

Owner recovers stolen auto after chase at Military Plaza

W. 2. Constant of 514 Grove Avenue reported he overtook a thief who had stolen his auto Friday. The man jumped from Constant's car and fled in traffic at Military Plaza. Three other stolen cars, including one owned by Policeman A. Vidal, were found stripped Friday in Woodlawn bills.

Constant Grove Avenue Miliary Plaza A. Vidal Woodlawn

Brothers Held for Beating Woman

Two youths were arrested by police after allegedly beating Mrs. Minnie Mae Rogers of 753 East Myrtle Street early Friday. A struggle over a weapon reportedly occurred as Rogers tried to resist the assault, leading to the weapon being wrestled away.

Minnie Mae Rogers East Myrtle Street Rogers Golige

Dance and music offerings fill city halls and venues

A collage of old time dance ads lists venues like Royal Texans at St Albert's Hall near Wyoming and Indidendla streets with 25 cent admission, plus Heartman's Security Boys at Trawalter hall and Saturday nites at Macdona Sal with varying prices. Additional acts include Jimmie Klein's Rhythm Boys, Buddy Tancock, and Black Diamonds with prizes, refreshments, and Valentine dances noted in multiple ads across venues.

Royal ‘Texans St. Alberts Hall Wyoming Heartman'y Secority Boys Trawalter Hall Macdona Sal Jack Ranesom Rhythm Boys

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