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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
11
A fragmented San Antonio page paints street life scenes around Houston Street. It references a Ford trampler near Olmas drive, encounters with beggars and police, actor Allan Dinehart heading to Hollywood, the Morpus show at the municipal auditorium, and a lavender seller who lingered briefly. The column mixes anecdotes on public behavior, local characters, and a roadside traveler’s report.
Mrs. Janette Vantusky of 704 Idaho street was struck by a car at Commerce and Hackberry, knocked to the ground. She suffered a fractured left arm and right shoulder and was taken to the county hospital for treatment with injuries described as relining.
W. L. Barbe Jr deputy collector of internal revenue in the local office at the federal building has been transferred to the Corpus Christi office. The move brings new deputies to the local office this week including at least one San Antonio appointee.
A defendant named Antonie Segovin faces murder charges after a knifing incident in Tunstiny afternoon. Details indicate a complaint filed in Jadea of Le Peace by John F Onton with references to local events and uncertain numbers.
Police report a Mexico hotel assault on North Lean street where two gunmen beat proprietor Bernardino Girym and a guest Garza, leaving Garza with a fractured skull and a guest Cecile Orden gravely injured. A knife fight near Potomac street left Prentice Westbrook near death.
A Texas district report notes improving unemployment among Tree Army enrollees with several men leaving CCC posts for employment. The Groveton company lists three soldiers who found work in Missouri Houston and Dallas including positions with a transfer firm and as a truck driver.
A Justice of the Peace court charged W. C. Pirtle of 419 Denver Boulevard with arson in a drug store blaze at 600 Rigsby Avenue owned by Sol Dalkowils. The complaint was signed by city detective C. B. Bartholomae on December 6, with Louis Powell of 508 Keyton Avenue listed as a witness.
Commissioner Jacob Rubbola said residents are not dumping trees but using them for firewood. The garbage department faced no extra workload managing post holiday garbage, and only a few trees were collected.
Eleven paintings by Jesus Rodriguez, Mexican cartoonist, were placed on exhibit for two weeks at Artists Inn on Wednesday. The works, recently shown at the Bright Shawl, depict Mexican markets, cathedrals, and pastoral scenes.
Anthony, formerly of the ambient Jean service, visited Walter W. Knopp, director of the immigration office, discussing past times. Anthony arrived Monday from Mexico City, where he now lives, and formerly served as naturalization examiner in San Antonio for a decade.
A 70 year old man named Ralph Swan faced a federal district court on Wednesday. The judge ordered a mental examination to determine his criminal responsibility regarding a alleged offense. Swan remains detained pending examination and further proceedings.
John Bruce Deltan will arrive with Mrs Uallon and daughter Donna to become pastor of the Central Christian church. Local Christian churches will welcome him with joint services Sunday night. He is a Culver Stockton and Yale Divinity School graduate and previously led the Wooten Avenue Church of Christ in Akron, Ohio for five years.
Officers of the Unite Latin American Barbers association were elected. James Tar fella Jr. was named president Alberto Per nandes vice president Jose Miran fia secretary Isaac Subchez corresponding secretary Pedro San stoval pressure Rosepho de Ip Garza collector Celestine Guzarias Gnance chairman Laxano Chapa Salvator Lean directors Francisco Valdez xergecont-st-arme.
Mrs. Waller P. Shafer, daughter of Mrs. Philip Reihl, travels from San Antonio area to attend funeral in Montrose after floodwaters wrecked the Reihl home near Los Angeles area. Reihl, longtime local resident, died in the disaster on Sunday.
A verdict of death from natural causes was returned by the justice of the peace after Mrs Santos Todri was found dead in her home at 406 Zacai Why Tuesday night. The deceased, aged about 100, was described as reputedly long-lived by neighbors.
Police radio log shows 41,605 calls with most outside city limits and various state areas. Chief Samnouncer reported officers Owen W and others responding to incidents across multiple regions on Wednesday.
Fragmented OCR indicates city tax receipts totaling 763 350 for December and December collections across items. The text references levies, previous collections, and a renounced balance, but core details are obscured by errors.
Local liquor interests in Ban Antonio report intensified activity by federal internal revenue officers amid ongoing prohibition enforcement. Employees say new licenses are spreading, with some predicting a surge in business as raids by whiskey sellers are deterred by licensing. Officials in the federal building declined to comment on specifics. The situation mirrors tensions seen before 3.2 beer legalization in Texas.
The article recounts a predicted successful flight by six Navy planes from San Francisco to Bowell on January 18. Captain Maitland and Captain Hegenberger led a test of navigation techs, including radio and star fixes, piloting a Fokker with wind and equipment issues. They logged 2418 miles at about 109 mph, landing after 22 hours.
Federal Judge R J McMillan ordered three additional jurors called for a federal pelit jury panel after the original group fell short. On duty Monday and serving Wednesday were T B Wells C H Myers and Oliver Goldsmith, all downtown businessmen near the federal building.
The Texas lodge No. 8 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons invites members and families to an open house at 217 Camden Street. Joe N. Prazar leads the event for the lodge chartered January 4, 1924, with ten past masters and H. E. Nulh to preside.
An old style Marian Martin pattern offer highlights a chic frock with a square neck and bodice framing, six illustrated views, and options in satin crepe or printed fabrics. Patterns M43 and numbers 14 10 38 20 92 94 36 98 and 4 are available in limited sizes. size 18 needs 3 yards 39 inch fabric. Order instructions include 15 cents per pattern and provide name address and pattern choice.
An old style remedy claims rapid relief from headaches and nervous strain in three minutes. Advertised as a pleasant tasting product, it asserts non opioid action with multiple listed ingredients and a promise of calming effects without sleepiness.
Harry L. Howard, attorney, was named special judge for the Thirty-seventh District court after an election by bay area members. Judge W G Anderson requested a temporary replacement while recovering from illness, with Anderson’s condition described as not serious. Howard received 57 of 61 votes and began handling a civil docket.
Lenla Turner, a young woman, was found guilty by a federal district court jury on two counts in an indictment alleging possession of narcotics in a local camp case. Judge R. J. McMillan scheduled sentencing for a later date. The indictment referenced 288 grains of a narcotic mix.
Federal district court on Wednesday limited attorney L Dillacan of San Antonio in a dispute involving R 7 McMillan and West. The filing names an attorney and references limits on practice and admission procedures.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a United States fens transport plane to Mield California for a month course in havlgetlon with officers B D Jones Livoten nk Armstrong Herbort h Raycophfeild Ndfield Lt a M th BO Redeteke and Lieut 0 BR Bhorrie.
Judge W W McCrary will hear indictments in his Fourth District court against swindlers who prey on widows and others after deaths. The Ninety-fourth court grand jury will convene for two months to indict “meanest thieves” who target grieving spouses, with Walter Giececke as foreman and a panel including Armstrong, Rische, Moore, Krueger, Barclay, Ratcliffe, Haarmann, Brandt, Megley, Byrne, and Mure.
From Trinity Texas comes a report to Fort Sam Houston showing Capt Chaves G Dull and Capt Thomas B Ford both gaining weight while on tree army duty. Dull has added 10 pounds since September 27 and Ford 38 pounds since reporting July.
In Anams Texas two men were charged in County Court-at-Law No 1 with theft of morphine tablets from the McElroy drug store on East Houston street. Separate complaints were filed by County Attorney Grover Morris. The case names appear in readable fragments amid the notice.
Crowds of about 200 to 1000 unemployed men gathered at the national re employment bureau in the courthouse basement seeking CWA and PWA positions. Police cleared the entrance as workers entered to process applications while W L Russell said registrations were progressing and all applicants would be served by Thursday.
County Court No 2 reports a surge in convictions with totals climbing from 1482 to 37 in the current period. Judge Charles J Matthews presides as the presiding officer, with many gains attributed to swift appeals and the steady work of County Court-at-Law No 2 under Judge McCollum Burnett. The year shows a sharp rise from 1994 figures, reflecting a notable increase in total cases.
A ten-year-old girl Margerite Giurnin of 1111 Porter Street recovers after suffering a cut tendon and gashes to her right leg when she allegedly thrust a rock through a car windshield during play. Authorities, led by Robert B. Gieza, report the incident occurred Wednesday and she received treatment.
First Licent Thad V Foster control officer of Southwestern Airways Wednesday left on an inspection tour of army landing fields from here to Tucson and Doudles Ariz He was accompanied by Staff Sergeant Joseph B McCord.
Fire department reports a roof fire at 198 Crofton Avenue Teslay eight destroyed the roof of a vacant two story house owned by A. Senner. Estimated damage totals $600.
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