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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1932
Page
19
Realization that vaudeville is fading out at the Majestic and Empire theaters. The piece recalls acts, backstage gossip, and the aging performers, noting Dick Hillet and others, and hints at future prospects amid nostalgia for early vaudeville days and a treasure-hunt prank among businessmen and socialites.
A damage suit involving Sruz Lopez, a Mexican grain and seed merchant, was continued in federal district court to March 28 after Southern Gas Co argued more time was needed to review new pleadings. The case concerns a collision involving Lopez's horse ant gon.
The East Side Improvement League, a downtown business group, seeks quick action on a $1,400,000 San Antonio post office appropriation in Washington. Local officials caution the funds may be delayed, while Postmaster Luers plans to vacate buildings and prepare temporary quarters for the Army post.
Constable J H Roberts of Precinct No 7 was treated in Santa Rosa Infirmary after a collision at Laffits and Matagorda. Stanley Roger, 2, of 443 West Mitchell, and Hernandez, 41, of 517 Montezuma were also hospitalized following separate crashes at Mitchell and South Flores, and Gramercy Place.
John Henry Kirby, a Houston jamberman, reported losing $1 million after a pickpocket frisked his pocketbook. The wallet contained 31 hundred dollar bills and was later found discarded in a downtown mall box. The Garner rally drew Kirby to Houston.
A fire early Tuesday caused $700 damage to a vacant house at 211d 12 East Commerce street and spread to no adjoining homes. M. Anders residence at 3114 East Commerce street sustained $200 damage, and Beorges W. Mitchell at 2124 East Commerce street suffered $300 damage.
Three damage suits totaling 100000 were filed in two Los Angeles district courts on Tuesday. Melissa M Calicutt seeks 10001 against H Kress Co for injuries at its store December 9, 1931. Lela Neal Pirtle sues Pullman Co and Fort Worth and Denver Railway for 70000 in the Thirty seventh District Court. Louise Ward sues Gulf Refining Co for 50000 in the same district, alleging her husband died from burns caused by a negligent employee.
D Neal charged with the murder of George Scott and wounding of Tred Ogden after a Friday night shooting in a small house near 10B Benth Laredo Street. Scott died Saturday. Ogden remains hospitalized with a chest wound as defense attorney E B Simmons seeks a habeas corpus writ during district court proceedings.
Federal Judge DuVal West ordered immediate issuance of 36000 dollars in receiver certificates for San Antonio Building Materials to cover secured obligations. Theodore M. Musimer, receiver since 1930, must issue part of a 75000 dollar general issue. Certificates issued in 500 dollar denominations, sold at face value, payable at intervals from on hand funds.
The state of Texas and Comptroller George A. Sheppard file in Forty-fifth District Court against Ley F. Cooke executrix of Charlie H. Cooke. The probate states an estate of 80 580 dollars with 1 417 dollars due for inheritance tax and alleges nonpayment after an order by County Judge W A Wurzbach fixing the tax.
Better Business in Southwest Seen by Hupp Chief after two day visit. I M Kaulivl, selling liaison for Hupp Motor Car Co, outlined merchandising plans and dealer visits across several states. Dele Dictrien, San Antonio distributor manager, reported positive outlook for 1931 mobile sales growth.
Skinner of Pittsburgh president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and a Westinghouse vice president visits San Antonio to speak to the local institute chapter on modern electrical development at a banquet hosted by the local Mexican restaurant group. He stays at the Plaza hotel. River flooding hits Arkansas and nearby regions as Red River rises threatening farmland and prompting concerns of broader flood impact.
The city commission approved the final budget of 2,150,000 with a seven cent tax rate increase to cover emergency measures. An ordinance reallocating funds from the general fund was adopted. Bonds totaling 10,073.60 were authorized plus 129,125 from sinking funds to pay interest on bonded indebtedness.
Federal district court and the court of Commissioner Paul A Lockhart will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for an unofficial holiday. Judge Duval West and Lockhart depart Tuesday for a business trip to the Rio Grande Valley and expect to return Friday. Judge R. J. Bredfillan reports the grand jury for service Tuesday. all cases this week have been passed or continued and the jury excused until March 14. one civil note jury case is scheduled for the coming week.
Lieut RS Fokker and Brookfield pilot took nine enlisted men by transport from Chanute field to the ale carpa technical school for courses. Lieut N Le Cole and a photographer flew from Brooks field to Barksdale field Shreveport to take pictures. Lieut L B Callaway made a night flight to Dallas.
Police report multiple thefts across locations including 2722 Morales street and 753 Waverly avenue. Items stolen include pepper, cinnamon, rings, chili pepper, leather purses, a clock, a pistol, a purse, and dairy products. Two youths were detained after failing to explain six chickens and carpet tools disappeared from a residence and a meat market.
A lower and a half day Washington birthday holiday caused a stampede at the downtown postoffice Tuesday morning. The postoffice closed from noon Saturday until Tuesday morning, congesting money order and Parcels post windows and forcing extra tips from residents.
Police searched Tuesday for Thornton Hat aged 16 and Annie Ball aged 16, siblings who left home with bags after packing clothes Monday night on the town's south side beyond city limits. Authorities said the pair were last seen outside the city and note the household had been contacted.
Surgeons at a busy hospital to perform an autopsy Tuesday to determine the bullet that killed Cadet Willem M Miller Jr 23 of Kelly Field who was found fatally wounded Sunday morning Investigators chase a man seen near the scene and note Miller carried money earlier none found on him fueling robbery motives A .22 pistol was found in the car and blood spots on the car suggest a second person may have been shot at the field Funeral services set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kelly Field chapel with burial in Lexington Kentucky the same night
William Maverick, 57, San Antonio pioneer, died in a downtown hotel shortly before 10 o clock Monday. He was son of Samuel A. Maverick and a Virginia Columbia Stanford and Pennsylvania alumnus. Survived by widow Grace Fox Maverick of Philadelphia, funeral at 2 am Wednesday at St Mark's Episcopal Church officiated by Rev A R McKinstry.
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