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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1933
Page
9
Fragmentary passage notes decline of old cinema culture around Main Street with Bijou Dreamland Rosehud and others. Mentions Clark Gable Wallace Beery Garbo and one night stands, and worries about reduced repertory and traveling shows after the war.
An imperfect reminiscence recalls the once vivid tales of Ascee Parns and actor Percy Barkat. Barkat’s remembered season centers on a Mississippi era when a railroad, the Mississippi Central, ushered change into rural towns. Farmers gathered in awe at the first locomotive as the englaser, nicknamed Whitecracker, sparked mixed fear and fascination.
Aes Up peers at the locomotive mechanics and shouts from the window as a fireman watches. Ned In recalls a tall tale, while Barbat leads a small troupe in McCall Miss with a one night production of Kiss. Curtains were at 3 but no audience arrived until Berbat faced the school patrons at 8:45.
Barbat seeks neighbors as an old man with a corncob pipe rings a school bell to summon the town’s crowd. Reporters note Ralph Fitegibbone writing strange stories, Ozcar Bony traveling for golf, and Regs Hines seeking unusual acts amid a day of peculiar happenings in San Antonio and beyond.
Miss May Collins, 23, of 010 Roubh Flores atrees, injured in a fall while walking home. She was treated at Robert B. Cireta hospital and remained under observation Wednesday. Authorities note a fainting spell preceded the fall and minor injuries were reported.
A Wednesday afternoon meeting led by R. F. Burges proposed a scrip system to aid relief, with W. G. Duncan outlining a plan to issue 1 unit certificates redeemable via stamps. The scheme would fund police hires and aid the needy, while a separate group urged restricting relief to citizens.
L FP Carper, 74, judged of unbounded mind by a county court jury Monday afternoon, died in jail after fleeing the Bexar County Jail Tuesday while awaiting removal to the San Antonio State hospital. Chief Deputy J J Lawrence said he had been placed in jail by orders of Dr T N Goodson about a week earlier and could not be moved to the hospital Monday due to no room.
Captain Roland Wilkins former provost marshal with downtown military police here in 1938 died suddenly at his station in Hawaii two days ago. Survived by four grandchildren, Lorene Wilkins, and Mr and Mrs Huntress. Wilkins served as private in the Infantry at New York Monel Field in 1918 and rose to his present rank in four years.
Veteran traffic officer J. F. Cilek, who has been bedridden since an on duty arrest struggle 18 months ago, remained in critical condition at Santa Rosa infirmary after undergoing his third major operation this June.
Police investigated a vandalism incident at 123% West Alidebrand Avenue connected to a house belonging to KT Dubowe. A rock was thrown, breaking a window as officers pursued leads named Ahrledl through the area.
Two San Antonio witnesses H L Ferguson and H Mayfield depart for Kansas to attend the trial of Sam Nam in Wichita and Newton on forgery and passing General Motors shares. Nam faces two further indictments in San Antonio for attempted robbery by assault and swindling. Franklin Spears of San Antonio to defend Nam, extradited months earlier.
At Lanier Junior-Senior School two classes of boys under R. D Maxwell study landscape garden ing and agriculture with practical work on the schoolyard. They learn tree priming design planting and shrubbery care as part of a plan to secure nearby land for a garden and nursery. principal H. H. Brewnt notes the program aims to provide practical lab work.
William Condrin of 1816 Grayson Street was charged by complaint in County Court No 2 with negligent homicide after Mrs Helen Schulke aged 62 died Sunday near Van Nest Street and Willow Street while attempting to reach St Patrick’s Catholic Church. Witness statements attached to the complaint describe the fatal collision.
A thief accessed the Firestone Tire Company cash register at 701 North Alamo street and took 81 dollars. Tools valued at 150 were stolen from Kirkwood and Wharton at 635 North Flores street. An electric iron was reported stolen from E. J. Bulbartz Hardware at 1728 Fredericksburg road.
A 22-year-old, Juats Sandhrs, was accidentally shot in the left leg while examining two pistols at a home. The wound was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital on Wednesday after the incident occurred Tuesday night at an acquaintance's residence. Police reported the weapon secured and the case under review.
A San Antonio real estate figure and World War II veteran faced charges after counterfeit notes appeared in the city. Carnahan was bonded on a Walgreens drugstore $10 note charge and later bonded $500 on conspiring with Longview grocer Hayden to pass $20 notes through the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Tyrrell cited secret service findings, with notes traced to deliveries in care of general delivery.
A description of a robbery in the 300 block of Maverick Street states a Black man snatched a purse from Mrs. G. L. Jones at 215 East Mistletoe Avenue as she walked with a companion. He fled with $8. The incident occurred late Tuesday.
Phyllis Wegner, freshman Paylis Wesner, has assumed duties as secretary of the student body at San Antonio junior college after being elected to replace Ruth Favourite, who moved to Mississippi.
Sheriff John Galbreath of Nueces County with prior leadership in Bexar County paid a visit to detective headquarters on Wednesday. The informal visit followed recent city familiarization with local law enforcement developments.
Mrs Frances Selsor of 6 Fairnisy Lane reported a prowler in her yard along with several other residents who rented similar prowlers from their properties early Wednesday, according to reports to police.
Mrs Harry Helkyer of 3213 Muncey street alerted police after spotting an eight year old man climbing a salann porch, then scaling to a second floor window at Sergeant Williams’s home on 1118 Nancy street. Detectives Hardcaste and Aanacker captured the intruder as he tried to hide in a closet while occupants were away.
Justice of the Peace Juin F Union postponed two weeks a suit by Prank M Hicks and his wife against Southwestern Bell Telephone Co seeking 1 per month over a rate rise from 3 to 4. Plaintiffs seek 6, claiming excessive charges. Attorney Dickwart sought five year profit records. records sought to show about 6 million dollars profit from 1928 to 1932.
On orders of the Texas Supreme Court the Ninth Court of Civil Appeals Beaumont is assisting the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio. Left to right are Associate Justice J. M. Combs Chief Justice Daniel Walker and Associate Justice W B O'Quinn. The Beaumont court is handling 3H appealed cases and works to equalize dockets across yearly terms.
Hexar County lawmakers are asked to clarify a 1931 bill setting school board terms at six years, retroactivity, and whether elections occur this year. Board chair Roger Stokes briefly opposed an election, then urged legislative action, while San Antonio’s eligibility and suits for mandamus were discussed. Contracts for drinking fountains at Robert F. Lee School and tennis courts at Beackernidge High were awarded to low bidders.
A benefit dance for unemployed members of the organization is announced with Latiler junior-senior school as the venue near February 38. MN Aguilar serves as chairman of the reception committee.
San Antonio telephone patrons face higher charges as monthly statements are mailed unless orders to the contrary arrive from headquarters. Attorney statements discuss a temporary injunction and potential decrees, with the city pushing for lower pre-1928 rates while Southwestern Bell seeks to retain higher rates amid ongoing appeals.
Bryerey Hills Call Feb 22. Carlos Glass testifies that the White Reconstruction Finance plan failed to target need, warning against funding all industries without first assessing priorities. He argues bankers railroads and the business sector push the bill while citizens demand government aid.
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