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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1933
Page
15
An observer contemplates the evolution of musical comedy from its heyday to present times. He imagines future writers will chronicle the sector with engaging detail, recalling the stage’s celebrated figures and the shifts in taste that shaped the art form.
A colorful reminiscence traces Trixie Priganxa Friganza and peers from Prannie Bailey to Ziegfeld, noting the 60 year old star’s return from the West Coast. It recalls her hotel escort midnights, superstition about room numbers, 137 as a lifelong talisman, and family roots from Cincinnati to California and Harriman era Broadway.
The article traces a performer living in a New York hotel who chats with Jim about old times whenever she is cast. She rose from chorus to a small part in Digby Bell’s Tar and Tartar show, was fined in 1895 for wearing a coat while cast as an angel in Into Vers, and last week faced a publicity song titled No Wedding Bells for Me. Her career included Eddie Foy’s The Orchid, a 1908 revival, and 1902 San Antonio work with Charlie Toy, then a move East to star with Marie Dressler and Weber and Tields in A Trip to Chinatown.
The fragment recalls performers from 1910 to 1912 including Dressler and Friganza in burlesque and concert turns. It notes Texas Guinan’s first public performances, Charlie Rupmles in Canery Cottage, and various MGM and touring shows. It hints at a dancer’s risky water-tank pratfall and a life in vaudeville and early Hollywood.
The Wellington report estimates New Zealand wheat harvest at about 16 million bushels with a potential yield of nearly 2.5 million tons. Financial and market implications are noted as the crop is recorded for current year totals.
A revival of the Back 10 Earn movement plans a return to farming for Los Angeles Heights residents. At a Thursday meeting at Los Angeles Heights Elementary School Henry H. Wallace outlined the plan with officials including Hyron Ward and E W Mally. Fifteen families have pledged to return to the farm and a second meeting is set for Monday night. Participants pledged to work under federal farm administration regulations with loans of at least 41400 for each family to buy implements and seeds. County figures Frost Woodhull and Mally spoke, noting 50 vacant San Antonio area farms and a idle canning plant as potential opportunities.
County records show a shortage of 9530 in the Bexar fund, matching earlier figures reported by County Auditor Edgar G. Garvey. The audit by H O Fischer and B R Thritt cost 2504.90. Former treasurer Joe Sobieski, indicted for alleged conversion of 3500 of public funds, saw his trial postponed pending audit completion.
Marivy Price, pleaded guilty in Thirty-seventh District court to theft under 50 dollars after an electric motor theft near Dickey Street. He was sentenced to six months in jail with an additional court cost of about 50 dollars. The sentence dates from July 28, with prior October acquittal on a similar pump theft claim.
An 82 year old man was knocked down by a motor vehicle in the 100 block of West Caminerée Street Friday. He sustained injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
Jers Honton of Hobfuscated, charged by Plaink Heidng with theft of a cow from G. Twehitn at 250 West Biltch flatrett. The Ponca Jon Te. Bhonkt's court notes the theft of nine cows on November 40, with T. Browh and Olive Keene listed as witnesses.
Miss Mildred Harrigan will travel to Washington DC as city wide delegate to the conference on the Cause and Cue of War held next week. Funds for the trip were raised at a Thursday dinner attended by 100 people. The dinner, sponsored by multiple women’s groups, marks Ban Antonis first representation at such a conference. Senator Antonia noted San Antonio as a major military center.
Osteopaths from its section plan a trip to Corpus Christi to join in forming the Southwest Texas district of the Texas Osteopathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr Lester Morris, San Antonio osteopathic society secretary treasurer, said the delegation will lead district organization, covering Rio Grande valley and Mexican border areas. A Plaza Hotel Corpus Christi dinner dance will entertain the delegates.
In 30 Protestant congregations next Sunday representatives of the Girl Reserves will speak for the $29,659 Young Women's Christian Association budget campaign opening Wednesday night. Talks repeat the following Sunday with emphasis on YWCA aid to thousands of girls and women seeking employment. Noonday prayer services will be held at the Y central building under Miss Lillian Rogers.
The chamber of commerce board of directors adopts a resolution opposing the closure of Southwest Texas Teachers College at San Marcos. It urges strict budget discipline and economy without abandoning the college, calling the abandonment false economy and backing a careful program of budget adjustment.
In Beeville four hundred dollars obtained through a worthless check were recovered by a sheriff when a search of the suspect’s clothing revealed the money in a sleeve. The man, who had posted a ten thousand dollar federal bond, was arrested on a train at Seguin after leaving San Antonio and brought back to recover the funds.
Brig. Gen. S. D. Rockenbach retires from active duty after 34 years of service, honored for leading the tank corps in World War I. He received the Distinguished Service Medal and decorations from the United States and France, with praise from Gen. Pershing for organizing the first American base in France and the corps’ field actions at St Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and the Hindenburg Line. He came to Fort Sam Houston in 1928 to command the Second Field Artillery Brigade, and with his wife, Mrs. Rockenbach, played a key role in equestrian training.
A resident vows to keep a century old coin and a silver dollar among his prized pieces. George Thompson of 932 Edison Drive retains two coins and historic souvenirs, including a 1892 cent and a 1846 silver dollar with Liberty and eagle imagery, defying anti hoarding sentiment.
Fragmentary report outlines a confused scene at Brackenridge park zoo involving John P Onion as Slowstmaster. It mentions Wild Poose dinner plans and two goulls drawing $34 for a violation of the game lower. Shan janice detectives faced a baffling Friday, with unclear details and no clear outcome.
Arrangements to award diplomas and seals for the Baptist training service held in the San Antonio district will be made at a rally Saturday at 9 30 p m at the Pirse Baptist church. About 7000 have studied the courses in evening classes at 44 Baptist churches in Floresville Atascosa and surrounding districts under Rev Jessy Yulvington of Baptist Temple.
Kronkosky resignation prompts new library board appointment by Mayor Chambliss. Brooks will fill the two year term after Kronkosky left the panel following a period of absence.
A man was shot near Victoria Street in a doorway and wounded in the early hours. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital where attendants said he would recover. The incident occurred in the 300 block of Invacn Street. Police investigated the mysterious blast, with the victim claiming the shot came from a doorway.
Robchison at West Mistletoe Avenue was knocked down by a car at North St. Marys and Travia streets but escaped with minor injuries. Records show Green Hospital closed Friday. Another traffic incident sent Poy Dilworth, 27, of Live Oak Street to county hospital for treatment of injuries. B. L. Markham, 45, of Tilsa, received treatment after a fall on a slope. Av ehur J. Terrell, 90 Lamar Street, revived after an ankle sprain caused by bricks. Lorain Mallard, 9, of 125 McTanry Avenue, taken to hospital after swallowing a safety pin.
Walter Tyson Tynan III was ordered to remain at home after being diagnosed with influenza on Friday. Staff reported he is not expected to return to the office before the workweek ends.
The South Side Improvement League will hold a meeting at 7 pm Friday in the Fifty-seventh District Court room to discuss a proposed state legislative measure to accelerate mortgage foreclosures. Hall P Street announced the event inviting residents from across the city.
The Junior Chamber plans to award Altae Peri a distinguished service key at Tuesday night’s meeting at the Gunter hotel. Pfeil was recently advised for the honor by a committee recognizing him as having done more than any other citizen for the city in the past year.
A garbled note references Arizona politics and a protest over a congressional project. It mentions a band of actors delaying departure, stubbornly staying despite a brief contract. The piece hints at federal interference and political tensions without clear names or dates.
Jones, convention secretary of the chamber of commerce, led a gathering in San Antonio to oppose teachers. The Texan Stole Teachers’ 2 Noelgtion was discussed at the usual convention. Directors of the association were invited. Worth would attend.
Commissioner Maverick sought to abolish the headlight Inspector and related offices but action was deferred amid recommendations from others. Brogan reported the Tax Collector’s office would save money by taking over the Inspector’s duties. two county road timekeepers faced possible payroll cuts. conference with the county school office was urged before any change.
A fragmented report alleges a Black man was jailed after accusations tied to a $2.50 purchase of so called charm items. Detectives Massey and Dumbiey reportedly recovered charm pages in pockets and noted an $8 payment linked to a claimed Lin employment.
RS Steele of Rogebor ough avenue was recovering at Medical Arts hospital from a flesh wound to the right arm after a pistol fell from a dresser. He stated he pulled a shirt from a drawer and the gun discharged accidentally.
Police Captain A D McDonald has been ill for six months and may be retired from active service. Chief Owen Wy Kilday said the case is being taken up with the retirement service board. McDonald has long served in both police and detective departments.
Two cars from Texas and Oklahoma and other states travel via San Antonio on Friday toward Mexico City. The Haskell tour party of 22 will spend 12 days in Mexico City, with overnight stops and a return trip planned through San Antonio.
Officials of the department of Justice questioned two men Friday after they were arrested Thursday for allegedly passing counterfeit coins. Swift, Lee Jones, and another accomplice were named in the charges as authorities investigated the bogus dime and dollar scheme.
A visit to the 8, A. Office in Dallas by Katy Freight Man, general freight agent for Texas of the Missouri-Warjsas and Texan Ones, occurred Friday. The visitor pressed for the identity of the United States official in Waller Walthatl’s office amid routine business and freight matters.
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