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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1934

Page

13

Macbeth and Modern Quotation Talk At Ztheer Plaza

In a lively Ztheer Plaza feature, readers discuss Shakespearean misquotes from Macbeth and how popular culture quotes spread. The article notes Sandy Easton won second prize in a Model Craftsman contest for a New York bound ship model, and mentions other local happenings and persons in brief fashion.

Alexander Easton Sandy New York City of Richard &. Byrd South Pole Ray Mids Easton Hts Congress Avenue

Theft of Jewelry and Purse Reported in Local Homes

Mrs. Joseph X. Kipp reported a theft from 145 West Mulverry Avenue including a diamond brooch valued at 400 dollars a watch 150 dollars and a purse with important papers. Investigations were requested into multiple thefts from homes and parked cars including clothing from Mrs. Wud Leber 117 Fourth Street and items from several other addresses and vehicles.

Joseph X. Kipp West Mulverry Avenue Mra WUD Leber Fourth Street W. 8. Tarley Harrimen Place M. 7 Kaplan West Gourtland Place

Youths Captured in Theft at Ward's Confectionery

Two youths were caught in the act of removing tobacco and other items from F. P. Ward's confectionery at 128 South St. Mary's Street early Monday. A resident alerted police, who arrived in an emergency car as a second load was being taken. One youth carried an unloaded pistol. charges include burglary and theft. further charges expected.

Chages F. P. Ward South St. Mary's Treat Pineo

Plan for Intermediate Banks to Expand Credit

Disturbed by bankers reluctance to extend credit, officials draft legislation to create federal intermediate banks. Government and private investors share funding with strict supervision. Banks would be in major cities to furnish credit to business and stimulate revival. Roosevelt to review draft, then send to Congress. Officials say private banks hoard cash. government may back $4 billion for credit expansion. Treasury to supervise. REC will not control these banks.

Universal Sepplot. Inc Washington, D. Gy Roosevelt Congress Jesse Joes REC New York Cppy Mie Treasury Ing

Battle for Air Corps Rule Grows Around Washington

Washington February 14. The battle for control of the army air services intensifies as General Staff backed by veterans pushes a separate air force plan. MacArthur proposes a new army air force under the chief of staff and argues for central control of aviation within defense. Air service backers seek a separate Air Corps with its own promotion list and budget while awaiting congressional action.

Wasilington INS Army Air Sergies Air Corps Strugelo Mets Nch Nemesi Army Congress Notise Stmy Douglas MacArthur Bagule Army Air Corps Staf Air Service Tsun ‘Gat Fumny General Staff General Staff Army Air Force G. Tf Air Force General MacArthur Army General Staff Macarthur Ary Air Service Maj Get Benijamin Foulois Pir Jsdsnittea MacArthur G. H Fcrce McSwain South Carolina James Michigan Kvale Farmere Labor Minnesota House Department of Natonal Defense Navy ayiaUlotr

Man Faces Alien Smuggling Charge In U S Court

Carlos Bo tello Her nandina Madero and Manuel Flores were jailed on temporary bonds after pleading not guilty to internal revenue law violations. Commissioner Pat A. Lockhart set $750 bonds as agents alleged Madero operated a still on South Tmendorf street with 400 gallons mash and a 38 gallon still. Peres, of 3206 Buena Vista street, was found with a 40 gallon still, 509 gallons of mash and four gallons of White whiskey.

Flr United States Carlos Botello Pat A. Lockhart Hernandina Madero Manuel Flores Lockhart Madero Tmendorf Street Peres Buena Vista Street

Boy attacked by dogs and hit by car in city streets

A 10 year old boy was attacked by three dogs on Mone terey and Navidad streets, receiving arm and leg bites and treated at Sir Robert B. Green hospital. Mrs Bertrand, 28 niies avenue, sustained severe body cuts after an auto collision at St. Mary's street and Ashby place. Miss Mary Guerte, 23, of 1103 West Commerce street, suffered a skull fracture when struck by a car at Howard street and West King's Highway. she is at the county hospital.

Boy Moneterey Navidad O-guar Josep Dabantib Howard Street West King's Highway

Plans to Beautify 8 A River Pushed

The citys annual San Antonio river beautification program moves ahead with work from Travis Street to the Plaza. E R Goodwin secretary of the chamber says CWA workers are promised for the job and that trees and ferns from Kerrville will be planted under the bridge approaches.

San Anstonio E.R. Goodwin Chamber of Emmerce Goodwin CWA Travis Street Plaza Hotel Kerrville

Doctors Trial Near Tidbatlans Medday

Doctors Ivy and PF Q Stansell face indictments in Yecaral court on charges of misusing prescription privileges in connection with narcotics sales. Both sides announced readiness to go to trial as cases proceed.

Tidbatlans Medday Ivy PF. Q. Stansell Yecaral Court Rowra Om

Trial of Bonner Cunningham Postponed Again

The federal trial of Z D Bonner, John B H Cunningham, and seven others is delayed after the government could not supply rehabili tation details for nine defendants. McMillan reset the case for mid March with a definite date yet to be chosen. originally set for February 19. Bonner, ex president of Commercial National Bank, faces an 800,000 bond tied to the stolen bonds sale. Cunningham and others are charged with aiding. June B Mocrow remains at large on bond.

Z. D. Bonner John BH. Cunnningham New York RJ. McMillan Afcer Bonner The Commercial National Bank Ard

Chickie’s Daughter serial begins in The Light

The Light prints the first installment of Chickie’s Daughter by Miss Meierin Dowhrs, continuing Chickie’s story from earlier The Light serials. Readers, eager for closure on Chickie and her loves, sought further installments and the new tale promises frank youth themes and fresh drama.

Onioxie Elenore Mencrin Ule Murral Chuckie Leppiosis Chicke Chickie Ccickie

Spanish War Vets to Hear Address at Special Meeting

Spanish war veterans will learn about rights and privileges under Roosevelt regulations at a 2 p.m. Tuesday gathering in the Crockett hotel. William Schroth and J. B. Derden will discuss and review legislative matters before Congress. Sponsored by the Eugene J. Hernandez camp No. 1.

Roosevelt Crockett Hotel William Schroth dYouston J. B. Derden Aust Congress Eugene J. Hernandez

Five Men Arrested After Nightly Street Altercation

Five men were arrested after a Sunday night fight in the 900 block of North Limba Street. Pete Mendoya, 22, of 1414 Monterey Street, was treated at Robert B. Creen hospital for cuts. Villerea, 27, suffered a pushed arm during the confrontation near a grocery at 1502 South Flores Street. the fire damage was estimated at $1900.

Pete Mendoya Monterey Shreet Robert B. Creen Hospital Mendes North Limba Street Polter Sing Villerea South Flores Sheaven

Ft Worth Judge in Justice Race

Ft Worth Feb 12 Judge Hall Latimore of the second court of civil appeals will run in the July primary for the vacant place on the supreme court caused by Judge Grivmond retirement on January 1 1915 according to authoritative sources.

Fort Worth Hall, Latimore Second Court of Civil Appeals Sinlé Supreme Court Ben Grivmond Nouross

Relief spending in Hidalgo County totals 371764 dollars

The Civil Works Administration reports Hidalgo County received about 371,764 dollars in relief funding. Payrolls last week rose to roughly 2,351.41 dollars with a gain of around 3,000 dollars over the prior week, as the county maintains a 27,000-man relief quota and shifts from prior allocations.

U.S Hidalgo County M'Allen Ren Civil Works Administon Eétabury Velief

Kerrville Man Injured in Wreck on Fredericksburg Road

Guther Watson, 84, of Kerrville, was injured when his automobile overturned about 10 miles out on the Fredericksburg road Sunday morning. He remained in county hospital Monday in serious condition after exposure to rain and cold left him unconscious before rescue.

Guther Watson Kerrville Fredericksburg Watson

Pistol Charges Filed Against Two Individuals

Albert Martinez of 4 South Laredo Street and Arthur Wilson of 608 Ives Street face concealed weapon complaints filed in County Court at Law No 2. Det Joe Lara and Deputy Sheriff Mulligan filed the charges after alleged unlawful possession Saturday.

Albert Martinez Laredo Joe A. Lara Arthur Wilson Ives Street Sherite Ly Mulligan

Roosevelt Award for Scout Troop in Robstown

Robstown activity notes that Troop No 52, Robstown Bay Scouts, received the Roosevelt award Saturday after a meeting that featured an address by President Roosevelt. Clarence Lotspeich is scoutmaster.

Robstown Robstown Bay

Home Rule Charter Action Scheduled for Bexar County

Petition seeks convention of delegates to call an election on a home rule charter for Bexar County. The filing with the county commissioners is planned this week. Announcement made by Charles A. Dickson on Monday.

Btecines Bexar County cGlrl Charles Ai Dickson

Bastrop Farmers Pledge Acreage in 1954 Campaign

In Bastrop County Texas nearly 14 000 acres have been pledged under a 1954 crop reduction campaign. Farm Agent W S Milling reports the effort aims to reduce acreage as part of the coordinated program.

Bastrop Texas Bastrop County Farnices Pecine Millinga

Plan delay stalls commandant election at Jefferson High

The election for a commandant of the RO. G. unit at Thomas Jefferson High School will be postponed until May as the board questions qualifications and seeks additional information. Superintendent Cochran and President Menefee say the board will cooperate, with two names under consideration from the National Guard and reserve officers, while no rush to fill the post exists.

Thomas Jefferson High School Ute Hoard Maucay R. S Fireti Liew Jae B. trShane One Hundred and Forty-first Infantry Texas National Guard Firat Lint Robert F. Kyle Cochran Meneses Thomas Jefferson Jett Fred Balleln Oandi Grayre Forter Jefferson

Will Rogers speaks on aviation honesty and pilots

In Santa Monica on February 12 Will Rogers defends pilots and the aeroplane business. He warns against crooks at the top while praising the hard working mail pilots who fly under harsh conditions and urge prosecutions for the crank.

Santa Monica Fed Houdredis Canla the Mail Will Rogers

San Antonio Pays Tribute To Lincoln Memory

Thoughtful Americans reflect on Lincoln's memory as the city marks his birthday with a broadcast of Gettysburg Address read by Mrs. Sarah E. Fox on TSA at 3 10 a m. Daughters of Union Veterans and allied groups sponsor a program at the Gunter hotel recalling government development since inception and Lincoln’s Civil War era impact.

Rasia Abraham Linealy San Antonio Lincoln Sarah E. Fox TSA Daughters of Union Veterans Women's Relic Corps Gunter Hotel Howland Bdewina Rifler Ruth Wallace Dumastic Hon Abe Edward Day Josephine J. Bickham Elects Wilbert

Complainant and Defendant Pay Gaming Fines in Court

In Corporation Court Judge Phil Shook Jr. fined a man and a woman after a penny slot dispute at 803 East Cincinnati and 207 West Houston. The victim allegedly lost about $6, Heechstetter returned the money, and a police officer filed a charge. Fines and costs totaled $3.

Corporation Court Phil Shook Jr Willliam O. Mowers Cincinnati Tate Alexander Haechstetter West Houston Street Heechstetter Hot Men Midge

Public program for blind opens week in San Antonio

The opening event of San Antonio's first educational week for the blind runs Sunday at 8:00 pm in the municipal auditorium. Organized by the Lions clubs of San Antonio and Haylandale, the program features Alloa Dallas Ellis a Dallas pianist, the High Twelve singers from the Scottish Rite cathedral and Wester Dunhall a balist, with Ida Hirst-Gifford of the American Foundation for the Blind as field representative.

San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Ida Hirst-Gifford American Foundation Alloah Dallas Ellis Liat Pistist Dallas High ‘Tweve Singers Scottish Rite Wester Dunhall Lions Clubs of Haylandale

Boys Burglarize Scout Building Scouting HQ Burglary

A County Probation Officer recovers three merit badges and other items from three boys ages 13 14 and 15 who burglarized the Boy Scout headquarters at Broadway. The youths are in parental custody and to be questioned further with no charges yet filed.

Charles A. Blevins Broadway Thal

Loftin to Speak Before Teachers Assoc Event

Lotti, president of the Tenis State Teachers Association, will address a meeting of the San Antonio Teachers’ council at the Vocational and Technical school Tuesday. The session aims to discuss education programs and local schooling efforts.

Loftin O Lotti Tenis

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