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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1933
Page
7
A fragment from a San Antonio era column muses on famous names in the local telephone directory and wonders at the oddities of names and public publicity. The piece notes several named figures and hints at gold mining activity west of the city with flour gold found in Blanco County.
The piece sketches a frontier town where several residents hunt for gold while others work as tourists, laborers, or hotel guests. A single room group chats in quiet derision until a clattering typewriter and a bold prank break the room’s calm. Uncle Form Elisfort, the elevator weather man, predicts erratic January weather with cold waves, snow possible, and widespread bad conditions, a forecast some doubt.
Murray was sworn in as associate justice of the Fort Court of Civil Appeals after ten years on the bench. The ceremony was led by Chief Justice W. S. Ply with Justices T. L. Ope and others officiating. Murray, formerly of a district court, previously lived in Fires and had moved to Ban.
Grace W. Huntress Jr has announced she will demand a complete audit of the county clerk’s office records, asserting serious concerns about the handling of county funds and financial transparency. The move signals potential scrutiny of official records and procedures.
A 1932 notice outlines that automobile registrations in Bexar County dropped as divers likely failed to register vehicles. The report notes several vehicles remained unregistered, with the county law indicating lower registration counts disclosed on a Saturday.
The Ninety-fourth District Court grand jury urged higher bonds for county officials handling public funds and called for a public audit of all county offices. The report, presented by Judge W S Anderson, condemned low felony bonds and ineffective policing, recommending a thorough, public audit and stronger sureties. It noted 809 criminal cases without prior grand jury action and detailed several indictments and adjournments from the nine week session.
A wife secured sureties to free her husband Raymond J. Reed, a young Oklahoma driver for Cain Transport, after a detention tied to a case involving vegetables and alleged debts. The narrative mentions inspectors, employers, and hints at a New Year deadline amid unclear details.
Charles McGallister was chosen president of Le Kappa Sigma Phi fraternity at the semi annual election. Other officers named include Brooke Martin as vice president J C Parsong as secretary Clayton Scott as treasurer Fidwaed Byers as parliamentarian Owen Crenhshaw as AiTRAANS-aT-mine Berton Lane as reporter-hlatorian.
A Houston or San Antonio style food relief proposal, led by Mary Maverick, is under review by the central relief committee. Delegates alleged city purchases favor grocers, urged expanded commissary distribution to aid unemployed workers.
Empire announces a 12 week theatrical run at the Empire theater opening Friday with a one week per show policy. The first unit features Rockles starring Johnny Burke and Nina Olivette, supported by Walle Heits and others, with a remodeling break planned after Monday night.
J H Ochs, president of the chamber of commerce, will speak at the Austin chamber annual meeting next Thursday and at the Corpus Christ chamber annual meeting on January 14. The schedule indicates Saturday as the event day.
Ten and twenty years ago on January 1 the city witnessed a festive turnout with revelers dressed for the evening. Police veteran Captain James Stevens and Officer Brown reported early morning patrols as crowds filled the streets and a party scene unfolded at a known club in town. Early New Year dawn found streets bustling, dancing included Turkey trot and Texas Tommying amid vaudeville style antics, while police maintained order with few disturbances. The parcel post department opened at 10 and drew a queue as residents sent packages using the new fourth class mailing privilege.
Baptist churches in his district will run a training school from January 8 to 16 under the leadership of 39 students and faculty from Howard Payne College Brownwood. Rev. John M Riddell associational president will direct, aided by T C Garsner of Dallas and Miss Grace Gonn. Classes at 7 p.m. nightly in various churches begin with a base meeting at First Baptist Church at 3 p.m. Sunday January 8.
A lawsuit filed in Pecoral District alleges the Yellow Gat company caused injuries to Mrs Murphy when her car was struck by an automobile on Sault Street Kincy on April 22, 1990. The plaintiffs, Ma and Mas Murphy, name the cab firm as defendant.
California grid ace A B Carbus, al American golball star and president of the Associated Students of Blanford University, will travel through San Antonio on the Southern Prefile train on Tuesday. He will be joined by Orville Mohler, president of the Associated Students of the University of Squitiern California, and Louis Gough, secretary of the Alumalesancialian of that institution, as they head to Los Angeles.
dnok R Burke pledged to urge county Commissioners to hire Huntress, a disinterested firm, for a complete audit of the county clerk’s office. He cited a large cash handling operation and urged transparency to show clean books as he prepared to take office. Huntress defeated Burke in the Democratic primary. Burke’s indictment and bond questions loom over ongoing investigations.
The reminiscence describes a bygone New Year’s Eve with saloons gambling and street fights in the downtown. contrasts with modern times where automobiles replace horse drawn transport and celebrants crowd the streets. It notes youth behavior, parental awareness, and shifts in public celebrations over time.
Man, stressed by debts and political losses, confesses plans to end his life after revealing alleged bank account shortages. Burke, former county official, spoke from hospital bed about insurance and debts, while his son and lawyers described mounting mental strain and lack of office visits before the crisis.
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