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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1933
Page
9
A mangled OCR fragment hints at a plaza and evolving urban life with department stores clubs theaters and social events. It mentions etiquette, dress, and a crowded existence, but key names and details are unreadable.
A fragment from the Postal Telegraph company pledges aid for social functions offering personal services. It promises arranging talent, catering, orations, and contacts for servants, governesses, traveling companions, and entertainers to ensure events run smoothly.
A fragmented memo notes questions on dress etiquette and bureau guidance, then describes a yearly arrival of a band of smugglers dressed in finery. They sell goods smuggled at great risk to life and limb, tempting housewives with items priced above tariff or government duties, adding a note of local police awareness.
Sellers in Kerrville and Galveston markets deal in antique style rugs amid rumors of genuine Irish linens and smuggling hints. The piece references dealers in San Antonio and Dallas figures, a sheriff encounter long ago, and a speech by Blackstone at the Texas campus, with local names and contests noted.
Schools remain closed Wednesday in France in observance of George Washington’s day anniversary. Superintendent J O Cachran notes the holiday affects schedules across districts.
Joel R. Moore, supervisor of probation in Washington, D. C., praised the progress of federal probation at a San Antonio visit. He cited growth from 10 to 93 officers and supervision of over 25,000 prisoners on parole, with revocation rates dropping from about 1% to around 7%. He urged early intervention for juveniles and noted a shift toward community-based supervision and rehabilitation.
Police report a window-smashing robbery Tuesday near 5:20 p.m. as two dozen and more reported for duty downtown. Loot included clothing from George's clothes shop at 319 Navarra Street, a window at Mortis Astel man clothing store on West Committee, and a large showcase at Al Pant Mairéma department store at 1201 West Commerce Street.
The Reverent and Mrs F McP Bayles celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a surprise party staged by the First Evangel Church congregation Tuesday. About two hundred attended the event Monday evening at the church.
Police hunted Tuesday for Daniel Flores a 15 year old boy from 1419 Morales Street after relatives reported his disappearance on Monday morning.
The San Antonio public school system endures peak load of the year with 42,924 pupils enrolled. Despite 61 fewer teachers than last year, schools operate with double sessions in about 15 lower primary classes. Elementary enrollment rose by 2,216 to 28,? million for the second term, while January total hit 39,754 with 634 teachers. Junior and senior systems show increases in student counts but fewer teachers overall.
A Bexar County delegation led by Judge Frost Woodhall traveled to Austin to push a bill allowing the county to retain one half of automobile license fees. If enacted, the county could keep 25,000 to 35,000 annually. current law provides 175,000. Woodhall said commissioners Uhr Garvey and Bardwell would testify on the bill’s details. The county aims to shift from a cash basis to funds usable for general expenses, potentially ending the year largely in cash and avoiding scrip issuance.
Rex Bernheim a Na thaniel Hawthorpe Junior School graduate and University of Hewes sophomore will act with Christopher Marley in the world premiere of Where the Blue Begins. The Hawaii university Theater Guild will stage it on March 16, Bernhem is a member. He held active drama roles at Hawthorne Junior School and was president of the 1927 graduating class.
The Bull of Flowers association and Fiesta de San Jacinto were given exclusive rights to build grandstands on Alamo Playfield during Fiesta week. The city commission granted the privilege on Monday following petitions from organization members.
Aviation report notes Captain Gravely operating an O-91 observation plane from Brooks Field. He departed on a Friday aiming for Santa Monica, with plans to deliver the ship to a facility for changes and further construction.
Prowlers were driven from the homes of I. BE. Vance at 920 Buena Vista and L. R. Bellinger at 415 Cavalier, Tuesday early. At 1198 West Hallache Avenue Mira. &, N. Schofield reported 16 window shades stolen from an uncoupled house on Rh 2784 North Elmendorf Street. A shotgun was stolen from HG. May at 906 West Summitt Avenue. Cecil Tewell in Austin reported clothing valued at 81/2 stolen from his auto parked near the auditorium. Two men were arrested after theft of several cartons of cigarettes from Collins Wholesale Grocery, 1226 East Houston Street, and two suspects linked to $30 of auto accessories stolen from W. F. Crausey, 718 Fash Mishletoe Avenue, Ameren.
Two misdemeanor charges against Fidel Batrita, 117 1-8 North Pieres Street, filed last week by Miss Aurora M. Casares, 1006 Avenue B, in County Court at Law No. 1 were dismissed Tuesday at the prosecutor witness’s request. A note in the file, signed by Ms Casares, warned that pursuing court would ruin her social standing. One complaint charged Barris with adultery and the other with aggravated assault. Barris faced a 300 percent bond for allegedly threatening Miss Casares, according to Justice of the Peace John F. Onion last week.
AUSTIN February 21 Governor Miriam A Ferguson issued proclamations calling Texans to observe Washingtons birthday Arbor day and Texas week The Washingtons holiday and Arbor day proclamations were combined Enel falls on next Wednesday February on to March 4 was set aside as Texas week
Postmaster General F. A Titon signals postal department relief during bank holiday amid financial stress. A notice at the downtown postoffice indicates demurrage charges on GI D and cratoma ulyparesis will be suspended during the holiday period.
Three San Antonio dancers injured in a Monterey Sunday night car crash were sent home for treatment Tuesday. Thelma Finers, 18, of 138 Clifford Court, and sisters Thelma and Anne Clike, 20 and 19, of 510 Fifth Street, were en route to their home after a nightclub appearance when their auto collided. They received emergency care in Monterey, then were brought to Robert B. Green Hospital and later released to their homes. All are expected to recover.
Miss Ruth Darby will represent the D. A. Brownson Scholarship Society Incarnate Word college chapter of the Scholarship Societies in the South at the twelfth annual council meeting in San Marcos on February 22 and 23.
In Beverly M1005 Calif February 21 Wilt Rogers recalls a tale of a man pressured by government to become dependent. He describes a car breakdown leading to trading for a pony and riding off, arguing debt relief would come with such choices. He mocks policies and suggests honoring the pioneer spirit.
Three or four masked robbers aimed to breach the First State Bank of Three Rivers. Mrs. J J Reeves screamed from the telephone office as the bandits cut wires and loaded tools for a vault opening. They fled toward San Antonio after overpowering night watchman Harry Whitworth and looting equipment. Sheriff W A Smith reported no money taken, other than torches and burglary gear found at the bank. Authorities tracked the suspects with help from San Antonio detectives and local units, but no car description or further arrests were immediately available.
Hiram Partee was elected director of the Gan And Jors Pull Service company, succeeding Carl D. Newton. Officers elected include W. B. Tuttle as president, D. A. Powell as vice president and general manager, R. B. Brown as vice president, Clarence Jones as treasurer, and H. C. Jolly as secretary. C. Chubb becomes chairman of the board.
The San Antonio postoffice will close all windows and operate limited delivery on Wednesday February 22 for Washington's birthday. The holiday is announced Tuesday by Poeltismsler FG.
The executive board of Alamo Port No 0 American Legion hosted a luncheon at 12515 p.m. Tuesday in honor of Captain Tint derbachesmeday, a German naval hero. Guests included Captain F. Neubinsee of San Antonio, a former German aviator.
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