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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1933

Page

6

Tangled tale of Eimes Roe shooting at Noland

Ambiguity surrounds the killing of fugitive George Noland as guards W. C. Turner and Atwood Thompson return the Kimes brothers to McAlester after a sister’s funeral. Witnesses dispute whether the Eimes brothers or the guards fired the fatal shots at Noland’s hideout. Nellie Kimes accompanied the guards and allegedly led the way. Noland, an eight year robbery convict, escaped from state prison last June.

Beminole Oia George Matt Eimes Oklahoma George Noland Noland Nellie Eimes Brothers Etf Tonicht Kimes Brothers Stele Kimes

Parked Cars Targeted by Thieves in Downtown Area

Reports detail thefts from parked autos on a downtown street. R. S. Gratigny’s car lost two front wheels. suit case with 60 worth of clothing taken from Gpus Christ’s car. Dr Mary Klog Pobhte, 721 Guenther, lost wire and rim. F W Long, 25 Carnahan, two women’s hats missing. A J Larned found his rear seat missing after returning to his car.

Chigemig Gratigny East Ashby Place Urray J. Gr Mary Klog Pobhte Guenther Street F. W. Long Carnahan Street A. J Larned Hollywood Avenue

Irene Dunne Robbed at Beverly Hills Entrance

Irene Dunne, film actress, was held up at the entrance to her Beverly Hills home early today. A tall thief with a bouncing walk robbed her of $20, sparing jewels and furs. Police began a search for the suspect.

Irene Dunne Beverly Hills

Highland Theater Office Robbed by Burglars

Burglars robbed the Highland Theater office Saturday afternoon at Highland Park, stealing $32.10. Detective report lists Ts B Underwend as manager.

Highland Theater Highland Park Theter

Tuition hike urged to ease tax burden on education

Dr J C Hardy president of Baylor college at Belton urged students to bear a larger share of higher education costs to relieve taxpayers. He spoke at a two day state taxpayers association convention closing session advocating tax reform. The group backed a sales tax over ad valorem tax as a way to equalize taxation with H Lyon of San Antonio also discussing the Mississippi sales tax study and the Texas proposal.

J. C. Hardy Baylor College Belton Hardy State Taxpayers Association

Story of Hunting Hogs Fails to Save 2 in Rum Case

Alberta Seguin and his cousin Tenacio Seguin were jailed on liquor law violations after Prohibition officers found a 100 gallon still near their vicinity. Officers testified the pair ran when spotted near the site at 9 or 9:30 AM and later claimed they were hunting hogs to explain their movements. Bond set at 300 dollars each by U S Commissioner Paul A Locknart following their arrest Saturday.

Tey Alberta Seguin Tenacio Seguin United States Paul A. Locknart Prohibiton Alberto Bam

Job program to hire 1000 for Bexar road work in Texas

M G Bardwell of the state highway department and A W Greene of the U S labor employment service will enroll applicants for about 1000 highway jobs on 18 miles of the Seguin road in Bexar county. Federal rules give preference to local labor and veterans with dependents, restrict hours to 30 per week, and require final contractor selection. Applications are invited Monday to Wednesday 9 to 4 at the South St Marys street building.

Bexac M. G. Bardwell State Highway Department A. W. Greene Joan United States Labor Employment Service New Seguin Road Bexar County Hardwell Greene and Bardwell South St. Mary's Street Montgomery-Ward Highway Department bin Antonio

Scion Files Suit Against Bank Over Usury

Edward Ream of Louisville, heir to a New York family trust, sues National Banking of Pottsville in federal court for 415,514.98 alleging usurious interest on loans totaling about 728,000 from 1927 to 1931. Ream seeks double the overcharged amount under national banking laws, claiming 209,500 legal rate was exceeded by 99,000.

Philadelphia CING Edward & Ream Louisville Facion New York Jcourt National Tron Bank of Pottslyen Ream

Corpus to Hear 8. A. Liquor Case

Local customs officers prepare for Corpus Christi grand jury convening Monday to consider charges against Rolla Estes J C 8lim Lambert Joan H Melvin and T M Turner in a Mexican liquor smuggling case. Grand jury operations start Tuesday. Charges stem from seizure of two trucks carrying Mexican liquor near Alice and Linton. Melvin and Turner cited as truck drivers. Complaints filed by San Antonio.

Corpus Christi Rolla Estes J.C Lambert Joan H. Melvin T. M. Turner Texas Brand Jury Alice Linton Melvin Turner San Antonio

Baby Wounded by Rifle Bullet in Home Incident

Two year old Manuel Benavides at 106 Monclova Street was injured when a 22 caliber rifle discharged as Celia de la Carga attempted to move it. The bullet hit the child in the left cheek and passed through the head. Hospital attendants at Robert B. Green reported the infant might recover.

Manuel Benavides Monclova Strees Cetelia de la Carga Robert B. Green Hospital

Man Severes Artery in Fall. Plumber Hurt Saturday Night

A. Man Severs Artery in Fall. Tony Hutzler, 48, a plumber, nearly bled to death after he slipped and fell through a window at his home Saturday night, injuring an artery in his arm. He was stabilized with a tourniquet and rushed to Finhert B. Green hospital.

Tony Hutzler Saith Alam Gireet Simost Finhert B. Green Hospital

German-born Aueurt EK Wellbacher dies in San Antonio

Aueurt EK Wellbacher 52 native of Germany, resident at 321 Nariti Huckberry, died in San Antonio after 22 years there. He worked with Moeller and Wellbacher building saun tractors, and belonged to Barmania Lodge No. 1. Funeral Monday 3 p.m. at Riebe Undertaking chapel, Rev. Theo Th Gleong officiating. Survivors include widow Mrs Tin Wellaneher and brother John Welhneher of Tala eily.

Aueurt EK Joee Burtsl Park Tin Wellaneher Fred Cleimbler John. Welhneher All Af

Judges To Select Champion Liar

In Burlington Wisconsin Dee 41-INS three stern judges plan a New Year’s Eve selection to crown the nation’s Champion Liar for 1933. The annual event in the Lars capital attracts over 1000 entrants writing fanciful tales to win the medal inscribed Champion Liar. C W Butts of Bay City Michigan is noted as the current king.

Burlington Wis Dee Stern C. W. Butts Bay City Mich

Roosevelt Ends New York Governorship Transition

President elect Franklin D Roosevelt tonight turned over the reins of New York state to Governor Herbert Lehman and became a private citizen until March 4. Lehman took the oath in New York City as he faced the death of his sister Mrs Richard Limburg, while Roosevelt bid farewell to staff and hosted cabinet members at a grand dinner before the inaugural ball.

Albany Franklin D. Roosevelt Herbert H. Lehman Richard Limburg New York City Irving Lehman Court of Appeals Witt Capitol Mrs. Roosevelt Executive Mansion

Col Chambers to Speak on Army Relief at Meet

Col John J Chambers of the Eighth Corps area quartermaster office will address the quartermaster Inter training conference at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Express Building auditorium on the Army relief program and the 1927 Mississippi flood relief efforts including distribution of supplies over 2 5 million dollars shelter for 20000 people and meals for 125 000. Seven reels of flood film will be shown. Captain H J Kidwell invited Chamber members of the chamber of commerce civilians and Army officers to attend.

Gino Ia Étose Telles Corps H. J. Kidwell Chamber of Commerce Regular Army National Guard Organized Reserves

Colorado Folks Save Their Coin in Montrose

In Montrose Colorado residents show thrift by bringing in rare dollars. A W Frandsen presented an $8 coin dated 1795, prompting a local newspaper feature. Clarence Williams followed with a 1785 dollar and a 1802 dated piece, highlighting the town's curious collection of historic coins.

Colorado Montrose Colo Peck of A. W. Frandsen Clarence Williams

Cowboy Bandits Rob Grocer on South Cavern Street

In a Saturday night holdup two armed men wearing cowboy hats and boots forced grocer W. H. Dillon at 17 South Cavern Street to surrender $25. They struck him with pistols and forced him to stand in a corner as they escaped.

Grayery W. H. Dillon South Cavern Street Dillon

Deer Hunters Win Weekend Drawn Match at City Stadium

Deer hunters edged opponents in a tense late-inning clash. Watk 1 and Ofer We Trtilerinleta contributed key plays as the team sealed a disputed scoreline. The match highlighted strong defense and sharp shooting by local athletes.

Elks Leader Floyd Thompson Visits San Antonio

A tour of San Antonio and a Mexican luncheon will feature the entertainment program for Grand Exalted Ruler Floyd Thompson when he arrives Thursday to visit San Antonio lodge No. 216, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Thompson will be guest at a special lodge session and speak at the dinner meeting with local officers. Wil be met at the train by Exalted Ruler M. Riley Wyatt and other lodge officers.

San Antonio Floyd &. Thompson Odge

Prowlers Strike City Loot Ranging From Bacon to Medical Tools

Reported Friday night thefts include $100 in doctors instruments from Dr. D L Murphy at Santa Rosa hospital, 66 worth of razor blades from E R Weldnall, clothes and coats stolen from multiple cars, lard and bacon from an Armour rack, two saddles sought by Sheriff Brown, and various items from Miss Rande Caton, Mason's cafe, C A Minor Jr., J H Milford, and Mrs W Moore.

D.L. Murphy Nix Santa Rosa Hospital E.R. Weldnall Arlington Court Glenn Smith Fort Worth G. E. Thayer Berkshire Avenue Armour and Company Frank Brown Karnes City Scameo Lavaliere Rande Caton Mason's Cafe South New Brunsels Avenue C. A. Minor Jr J. H. Milford Ardengrove

Mother Freed on Ex Husband Custody Contempt Case

Judge W S Anderson of Thirty seventh District Court declined to adjudge Mrs Marie Harris ex-wife of James Harris in contempt of court over custody of their son James Jr. Hearing ruled she was exonerated after defense claimed the father sought visitation only when ill and that he harassed the mother at home and work. Court order assigns custody to Mrs Harris three weeks monthly with the father four weeks.

W. S. Anderson Thirtyseventh District Marie Harris James Harris James Jr Claude Carter Jr Tme

Planes Reach Panama Field After Long Canal Zone Flight

Seventeen Army aircraft departed Kelly Field on December 23 and arrived at Panama Field Saturday afternoon. The message was received at Kelly Field confirming the Canal Zone transfer of the 37 air force planes.

Panama Field Kelly Geld Canal Zone Kelly Sindd

Boy May Earn Trip for 4-H Farm Efforts Near San Antonio

Herbert Rittiman of Bexar County, a two year 4-H member, may win a trip to Washington as a prize for his farm program. Fred W Melly says A&M committee will announce state winners. Rittiman runs a retail farm business in San Antonio earning $74,00 in 1939 and grows feed, crops, and poultry seven miles east of the city on Rittiman Road. he belongs to Kirby School 4-H club.

Herbert Rittiman Bexar County Washington Fred W. Melly Bexar Forges M. College Mary Rittiman Rerverb Rittiman San Antonio Mally Rittiman Road

Paraguay Defies End War Attempts

Dr. Juan Jose Soler Wey extraordinary of Paraguay sailed for home on December 31 declaring Paraguay would fight Bolivia to a finish. He ignored appeals from the state department neutral nations and the League of Nations to stay for talks on Gran Chaco ownership, claiming orders expired.

Washington, D. C Juan Jose Soler Wey Paraguay League of Nations Bolivia State Department Commission of Neutral Nations Teague of Nations Gran Chaco

Girl Arrested After Dress Attracts Attention In Houston

Castania of Nogelitos street observed a 19 year old gypsy girl wearing a dress at Houston street on a December Saturday and the crowd sparked an arrest. Police detained Miss Castania in the crowd while two other gypsy women were later taken into custody after Mrs. Simpson reported a $28 swindle and a $10 blanket loss.

Castania Nogelitos Street Houston Street Houston Soledad Miss Castania

Home Remedy For Cough Promises Fast Relief

An old advertisement touts a simple home cough syrup recipe using sugar, water, and Piner from druggists. It claims quick lasting relief, soothing inflamed membranes, clearing air passages, and aiding sleep. The syrup reportedly uses pine-based medicine with guaranteed refunds if not effective.

Loorena

Former Constable Roberts Cleared on Embezzlement Charges

J H Roberts former constable of Precinct 1 was named a no bill by the Ninety fourth District Court grand jury on eight embezzlement and misapplication of county funds charges in a report issued Saturday.

Ninety-fourth District Court Grand Jury

Grass Fires Keep Department Busy With 23 Alarms

Fire service records show the department responded to 23 alarms in the city over the year ending Saturday. They fought 14 grass fires, four chimney/flu fires, and extinguished one burning auto mobile, while six calls turned out to be false alarms.

J. c. Sarran

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Eimes Roe Florence Corrington Dane The Wolff & Marx Co Scion PLAIN Col. Chambers Cowboy RTBA Fannin S.A Tofete Elas Wieble Ratiwuda Wildentlake Mayo Andes Kiteet Werle Minty Mayo Bros., Dentists J. H. Roberts Sears’ Free Contract Bridge School Robert S. Maxwell Robert Maxwell Sears, Roebuck and Co Emall Gand Prines Sears, Roebuck
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