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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1933

Page

4

Suspect Held Identified in Double Bandit Robberies

Ronnie Cole, a Blue Diamond Taxi driver, identified Garland Thompson as one of two men who robbed him in two incidents. Thompson faced three justice court complaints for robbery by assault with firearms and theft. Thompson was captured on Rat esnake Hill. a second suspect fled. Cole reported losses totaling 1.50 plus prior money, and officers noted the same men roped him again near Van Ness Street. Four pump service stations advertised for sale at 150.

Ronnie Cole Bendite Garland Thompson Thompson Justice of the Peace John A. Shook Dominguez W E. J. Ginder Thomp‘woo Ratesnake Hill Cole Blue Diamond Taxi Company Mer van Ness Street Austin Peo

DONT NEGLECT THAT COUGH DONT NEGLECT THAT COUGH

An old advertisement urges readers not to ignore a cough and promotes Piso's cough remedy. It claims the product stops coughing instantly when swallowed slowly and reaches the throat chest and lower throat. The ad asserts internal action against cold germs and positions Piso's as an effective preventive for colds and coughs.

Piso Piso's Pie Eell Finn

Minstrel Plans Formed By Greco Lutheran Church

Final arrangements for a benefit minstrel at San Pedro Playhouse by the Brotherhood of Greco Lutheran Church are set. A A Howard is business manager with Walter Dreyer as treasurer. George Potchernick will act as interlocutor and Charles A Blevins directs. Soloists include Dr B H Lochte Werner Berestorff and Will Williams. Comedy acts feature Sunny Blevins BUL Williams Joe Walker and D T Carpenter. The chorus lists many members.

George Potchernick Jeff E. R. Lochte Brotherhood of Grace Lutheran Church San Pedro Playhouse Brotherhood of Greco Lutheran Church A Howard Walter Dreyer Brotherhood Grace Churen Vestry Charles A Sunmy" Blevins Witchell Nels Benson Walter Meyer Joe Walker O. J Bilgers G. C. Witcheler Mr. Dordahl Dr. BH. Lochte Werner Berestorff W. H Bul Willams A. A. Howard Dave MecWrir Sunny? Blevins Bul Williams D. T. Carpenter Maa Its C. F. Diener M. Lerch H. &. Ohnesorge A. D Richter Paul Richter Alfred Barthers Alvin Billa Edwin Billo Mr. Weber E L Way Gilbert Lehme Cherries Jenner A. BE. Loney Arthur ‘Dulinig A. WH. Pah

Truck Used to Steal Furniture Reported in Home Theft

Estelle Fauler of 427 Chestnut Sired says thieves used a truck to reach her house while she was away and stole furniture valued at 81 dollars. Detectives Paul Massey and T. E. Randolph recovered the items and arrested a suspect. Mira Nelson Peabody reported a purse theft containing a return ticket portion from West Newton Mass and other papers. R. C. Butler reported an overnight bag theft with clothing and a purse. Sj Tune In the Job Becker each evening at 9 15 o clock.

Estelle Fauler Paul Massey T. E. Randolph Mira Nelson Peabody Malin Avenue West Newton Mass R. C. Butler Hagan Treet

San Antonio Tops State Fire Credit Rating For 1932

San Antonio announced a 16 percent good credit rating for 1932, the thirteenth straight year at this maximum. Net premiums totaled 1 958 060 75 with losses at 393 085 54, keeping losses under 55 percent of premiums to sustain the rating. Other cities showed varied standings while Houston’s report awaited. The credit stems from strong fire department performance and the insurance exchange’s work against over-insurance.

Ancojo Fr. F. Ludolph San Antonis Insurance Exchange San Antonio Dallas Fort Worth Waco Beaumont Galveston Houston Insurance Exchange Ludolph

Club Winners in Salling Contest in San Antonio

Nine women’s groups and seven individuals in San Antonio won cash prizes from Salling’s food stores in a contest tied to the Housewives Cooperative campaign. Winners include Mrs. R. Gotthard and others, with organizations such as D. A. R. Alamo chapter and Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women receiving awards. amounts range from $1 to $250. The event praised local women for boosting employment and business activity, with Mr. Salling noting the campaign’s success and participation.

San Antonio Salling Housewives Co-operative Adrian Balling Club Naines of Salling's Alamo Chapter W. C. Mirtlegrove Archdioccsan Council of Cathwolic Women Blue Bird Circle Prieden’ Evangelical Women of Christ Church Highland Park Lutheran Church

Las Vegas Chief Killed by Auto Tragedy

Chief Jace Penance, leader of the San Veracruz Indians, was killed when struck by an automobile driven by an earlier era’s traveler. Born near Henilderdam, he was 66 and became chief in 1093, leaving behind his wife Poodks who died five years earlier from pneumonia.

Las Vegas Auto

Readers answer death day wishes in The Light contest

Hundreds of readers submit ideas for their last day on earth in a $50 cash contest. Letters reveal diverse plans from praying for children to reconciling with parents, paying debts, proposing on the Gulf of Mexico, and seeking faith or happiness in the final hours.

Mimian Earth the Light Adkins Texas Ave Aman Gulf of Mexico The Light Doon

Mother Willing to Serve Term in Federal Prison

Helen Garcia a San Antonio mother of two was sentenced by Federal Judge R J McMillan to three years in federal prison for forging a doctor’s name on morphine prescriptions. A practical nurse and longtime addict about 15 years, she sought incarceration to gain better treatment. Her attorney G O Brown volunteered to take the case hoping the term would aid rehabilitation. a one year sentence was requested but the court imposed three years. Good behavior could allow early release.

Helen Garcia R. J. McMllan San Antonio G. O. Brown

Sewer Service Payment Depends on City Contract Wording

San Antonio and Alamo Heights dispute hinges on contract language for sewer service since January 1931. Mayor M. Chambers said the city seeks to avoid direct involvement in a ring installation between Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills. Heights officials want assurance the deal won’t affect $6000 owed by Terrell Hills while the city would bill $2000 annually for service.

San Antonio Alamo Heights M. Chambers Alamo Melphis Terrell Hills Heights Chambers Heights Oilctals

Fourteen Cases of Canned Peas Ordered Forfeited

Fourteen cases of canned peas were ordered forfeited to the government and will be destroyed in a default judgment by Federal Judge R. J. McMillan Gate Urday. No answer had been received from the company on the action, which centered on the peas not meeting standards.

R. J. McMillan Ube

New York Courts Process 584 Staying Cases

New York February 18 Nearly 11,990 cases involving traffic violations and 584 homicide cases were examined by courts. The report notes fines assessed in 1922 and mentions ongoing proceedings across the state on these categories.

N. Y New York la Amun

Milton Everett Funeral Services Set for Sunday

Milton Everett 66 publisher of the Texas Rewurees died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound Friday afternoon in his office at 244 Moore Building. Funeral services will be Sunday at 10:40 a.m. from Hagg and McCollum chapel with burial at Slow Park. Justice of the Peace John F. Shook ruled the death a self inflicted case, with widow and cousin John W. Tobin among survivors. Garland Tobin of Atlanta is due to arrive Sunday morning.

Milton Everett Texas Rewurees Robert A. Green Hagg and McCollum Mit Everett Moore Building Br & Porter

Trust Fund Slit Heard In Grant Court

A legal dispute in Grant Court No 1 Sailay before Judge McCollum Burnett questions whether Astoria loses 7500 placed in trust with former County Clerk Jack R Burke and allegedly misused. Attorney H W Green for Astoria seeks to set aside an agreed judgment showing Astoria received 10000 for condemned ground. Green testified he drew the judgment without Burke present and that he expected to obtain funds later. The judge said he would consider whether to set aside or amend the judgment to reflect the real facts.

P. A Astoria Jack R. Burke McCollum Burnett Grant Court Sailay H. W. Green Astoria Burke W. ©. Davis West Travis Camaron Astena Green Leoni Moeckel Moeckel Davis Judee Burnett

Geo Washington Program Planned For Hawthorne School

An assembly program commemorating George Washington's birthday will be presented Tuesday at Hawthorne junior school by BA class members. Participants include Lillian Deutscher Huth Duncan Dorothy Wueet Barbara Allred Richard Worthing Austin Triplett Thomas McGrath Homer Richardson Joe Beinherdt Robert Mersinger Flora Lake Frances Meador Billy Sehell Thad Williams Camille Berault.

George Washington Hawthorne Lillian Deutscher Huth Duncan Dorothy Wueet Barbara Allred Richard Worthing Austin Triplett Thomas McGrath Homer Richardson Joe Beinherdt Robert Mersinger Flora Lake Frances Meador Billy Sehell Thad Williams Camille Berault

Austin Postoffice Location Chosen

Washington treasury announces the new Austin postoffice will be built on Paul Simaram company property at West Eighth Lavaca and Colorado streets. The price paid is $90,000.

Washington, D. C Austin Paul Simma Ram~pany West Eighth Lavaca Colorado Streets Treasury

Do You Suffer From Colitis A Health Ad Offer

Sara Minltedine of the Hearth Kialio ag C1 mentions free examination to understand the exact nature of colitis. Ban Medre Avenue offers a chance to participate in a diagnostic event about colon and small intestine disorders. Iron intake and constipation or intestinal disorders are addressed with ultraviolet and infrared devices for anemia and inflammatory conditions.

Sara Ghd Mifferiig Sara Minltedine Kialio Ag Ban Medre Avene Phonn

Snakes to Get Nature Garden at Witte Museum

Witte Memorial Museum begins work on a reptile research garden in Brackenridge Park near the museum entrance. Aimed at educating visitors about snakes through outdoor exhibits, labeled snakes will be tracked like birds with leg bands and records kept of their progress. Labor donated by Central Relief. W A Bevan to direct the garden with Mrs J E Veretta enthusiastic about the project.

Ban Antonio Witte Memorial Museum Vauety--Wil Museum Association Board of Directors W. A. Bevan J. E. Veretta Museum Association Hrackenridge Park Bercella Central Relief Committee Seperate & Slough Ellen &Rhuis Quillin

South Bend Banks Close Doors After Michigan Holiday

Two large South Bend banks shut their doors following runs sparked by the Michigan bank holiday. The St. Joseph County Loan and Trust, with about 7 million dollars in deposits, and the St. Joseph County Banking Bank, with around 2 million, shared management and were housed in the same building. three other local banks were unaffected.

South Bend

Widow loses suit over Haskell death in Oklahoma

In Fourth District court a jury ruled C J Haskell aged 35 died by his own action at the Gr Anthony hotel in Oklahoma City. The decision denies widow Dorothy Haskell a $8000 claim under a double indemnity life policy with Actya Life Insurance Co Hartford Conn. The policy paid $5000 for death from either cause or suicide and $10 000 for accidental death. Witnesses said Haskell was in a bathroom after dinner with his wife and others and he went to get a pistol after hearing a noise. No one witnessed the shooting.

C.J. Haskell C. N. Haskell Oklahoma Gt. Anthony Dorothy Haskell Actya Life Insurances Company Hartford

Freight Rates Cut From Gulf Ports to San Antonio

Announcement by H and Loeffler assistant general freight agent for the Southern Pacific says effective February 21 a rate of 40 cents per 100 pounds with a 40000 pound minimum will apply to all freight from Gulf ports to San Antonio with few exceptions. The change excludes port handling charges and aims to lower costs for mixed carload shipments consolidated at the ports.

Gulf Ports San Antonio H. &. Loeffler Egent Gouthen Pacific Galveston Houston Texas City Loeffler

Four Suspects Held in McAllen Counterfeiting Ring

In McAllen on Feb 18 police held three suspects and sought federal help to pursue a counterfeit ring led by a fourth man. Authorities say the gang used a machine to fabricate twenty five cent pieces from babbit melted auto parts. Evidence from two witnesses prompted detention as officers investigate the alleged con rivence and mold. Traces of the operation are being sought across Rio Grande Valley cities.

Mcallen San Antonio Tom ‘Bryan Bryan Frice Chilet Anid Ha Federal Axents Rio-Grande Valley

Moros Ambush Kills Philippine Trooper on Jolo

A Philippine constabulary patrol on Jolo was ambushed by Moros and a trooper was killed while two military physicians were wounded. The incident occurred amid a broader unrest described as nearing an October uprising. The text notes a monthly rent listing at 621 Camden Street in a nearby classified section.

Moros Manila INS Jolo Maris

Test Your Kidney Acids and Home Remedies Ad

An advertisement promotes a supposed kidney acid test and a remedy named Cyalex. It claims rapid action within minutes and promises a refund if not satisfied. The copy features garbled wording, dubious medical assurances, and urges readers to consult a druggist for Cyrtoe Jota.

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