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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1933

Page

8

Local Businessman Recites Need for Police and Fire Raises

A longtime faith in humanity mirrors a young businessman's speech to the Jinley chamber of commerce urging higher pay for police and firefighters. The rally ends with a police car being towed, then returned free of the $2 fee, amid mixed local humor and anecdotes involving radio singer Vera Simpson and various figures in Houston society.

Maring & Spitech Deap Gratericel Jinley Chamber of Commerce Belh

Disguised Officers Round Up 12 Suspected Vagrants

Patrolmen Lowe and Mitchell, in disguise as hobos, arrested 12 men in the downtown area after pursuing Sunday. In one trap they watched four suspects steal from a parked auto, then intervened. Confessing plans to loot from parked vehicles, the group pressured the officers.

R. R. Lowe W. T. Mitchell Tme Olburs

New Shrine Patrol Officers Seated at Banquet

Unabated at a banquet and dance, the installation announced new Shrine Patrol officers. Ed Mabrite becomes president, FA Monger is vice president, George Vernon treasurer, G. 73 Marks secretary, Willard A. Simpson captain, W. H. Whitnee first lieutenant, Disnrieg Aubin second lieutenant, Porter Loring attended the ceremony and several charter members retired.

Atynsay Shrine Ed Mabrite FA. Monger Preal George Vernon Marks Willard A. Simpson W. H. Whitnee Leutenant Disnrieg Aubin Porter Loring Ceremoniai

Triangle Gase Settlement in District Court

Albert Wilken 54 of 947 Crockett Street received a two year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to assault to murder in a shooting that wounded his wife Sophia Wilken and Rev. 5 D. Greathouse near Forrest Avenue on November 6. The related charge involving the itinerant preacher was dismissed.

Albert Wilken Crockett Street Mex Sophia Wilken D. Greathouse Sul Forrest Avenue Ninetysfourth District Court Hey Teris Finch Greathouse Fincy Bister

Aviation Medicine Course At RV Dolph Field

Nine students join four medical officers in an aviation medicine course at RV Dolph Field under Lt Col Av P Clark. Houston officers include Capt Jensen Edward Tashe Joko Pluenneke and Bergquist along with other listed personnel from Fort S11 Denver and Cleveland era units.

Josyy Shlang-Min Lee Hye Hromal Air Force iUght Rvdolph Field Av P. Clark Forp On Houston Walhter B. Jensen Eaward J Tashe Joko E. Pluenneke Ehrlimept Bergquist

New Dry Chairman to Call Meeting at Travis Park Church

Dr. Jesse Sewell, pastor of the Grove Ayrnue Church of cy 4M, was named chairman of the local United Forces group. He planned a noon Sunday meeting at Travis Park Church following an address by Fred S. Beleeman, president of Southern Methodist University. Davis, br. Walter Anthony chaired the executive committee.

Jesse Sewell Atte Grove Ayrnue United Forces Travis Park Fred S.C. Beleeman Southern Methodist University de Davis Walter Anthony Travis Perk Church Naruld

Traveling Maufie Aged 81 Dies in Alabama Suburb

Traveling man in Texas for years, Maufie A. Bardson age 81, died at his home 707 Host Quincy Street Subday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning in the She Ziakk-Kearns chapel, followed by mass at Mary's Cabhette Church officiated by Rev. Charles Burns. He is survived by his widow Wilhelmina Haralson of San Antonio and a sister, Mrs Jennie Bacon of Austin.

Wilhelmina Haralson San Antonio Alster Jennie Bacon Austin

Boy Starts Fire Hurts Self Hospitalized For Burns

George Castaneda aged 11 from 517 San Patel shrec was treated at Robert B. Grain hospital for burns after starting kerosene oil as a lighter. Haguin Rodrigues aged 4 of 450 Elmon Resent was injured when struck by a wagon while boys pushed it causing a riding incident.

George Castaneda San Patel Robert B. Grain Haguin Rodrigues Elmon Fieren Andi

Blaze Probes On Vacant Building Damage

Fire investigators probed a blaze at a vacant two story building at 429 South Piito, Sunday causing about 300 dollars damage. A separate fire destroyed a garage and car owned by R A Gardner at 424 Went Harding, with about 400 dollars loss.

Fira Marsan Sa Wei South Piito R.A. Gardner Harding

Plant Show Classifications Announced at City Museum

Classified plant show entries include ten kinds with both professional and amateur entrants restricted within sixty miles. Prizes awarded for distance exhibits and a best cactus or desert garden photo within fifty miles. Amateur highlight is Most Ingenious Exhibit under fifty cents. plants to be at the museum by January 2 under Mrs. Frank Gillespie and Mrs. Frost Woodhull as chairs.

Uecacbus Suvewent Wite Metrorial Muggum San Antonio Frank Gillespie Frost Woodhull Puy Itierix

Aged Pioneer Resident Frances Dulling Dies at 9

Frances Dulling aged 84 died at her home 122 Nolan Street Sunday night after a long life begun in Prussia. Funeral services will be held at Porter Loring chapel Tuesday morning with Rev. A W Wolff of the Lutheran church officiating. Born in Prussia, her family arrived in America in 1854 after a two month voyage aboard a sailing vessel landing at Indianola Texas.

Frances Duiling Prussia Nolan Porter Loring A. W. Wolff Lutheran Church Dulling Prustis America Indianola Texas

Suit Seeks Damages Over Power Cut Linked to Child Death

Thompson Broom Co and L B Dennis sue San Antonio Public Service Co for 5000 damages claiming electric service cuts forced kerosene use, indirectly causing a 19 month old’s death. Judge orders immediate reconnection during suit. bill rose from 0.68 to 20.88.

Suib D,.n. Thompson Broom Company San Antonio Pubic Berviet Company Im Tx Operatone Thompson L. B. Dennis R. B. Minor Berg's Mill

Statue Showed Mother Love in New Memorial Work

Mrs Sweetland, a renowned sculptress from St. Louis, unveiled The Madonna of the Cradle at a study near West Myrage, honoring mothers who endure poverty and hardship to support cotton farming families. The sculpture, part of a planned hospital memorial program, reflects women’s strength and sacrifice.

Mother Love Texas Nora Sweetland Nora Gammel San Antonio Ton Fields Mra Blacks Sweetland Noramel Fale Siweetland Sb Louis West Myrgare Aquilla Hillshare Sweetland Miy San Antonia Green Memorial Hospital Walernity Ward Yun Makegetland Tates Hospital Fort Sam

San Antonio Sculptor Bets Joint Work With Oklahoma City

Fragmentary text indicates Mrs Sweetland in San Antonio and a sculptor from Oklahoma City plan a joint project. Mentions "Buddies" and governor nickname Alfal Bill, with chamber of commerce and museums per a loosely connected note.

San Antonio

Court schedule shift delays civil trials to spring

A court timetable shows defendant B J dee MiMaw set for trial in San Antonio on civil matters after a Monday session. A week of abstention from criminal cases is planned with a grand jury to report by March 8. Federal officers from here are expected to attend in Austin.

Teachers Invited to Aid in Fete at Dallas Street Meeting

Teachers invited to assist in a fete to support a production of the Battle of Finnerr Telence. A meeting is set at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. atolil M. Moore, 507 Dallas Street. Mrs. Shela Steves Welker and Mrs Tov Patrop to preside.

Ansonio Atolil M. Moore Dallas Street Shela Steves Welker Tov Patrop Anneeirine

Stamp for Texas To Be Discussed At Meeting

The San Antonio Philatelic Association will discuss a Texas stamp at a meeting at Saint Anthony Hotel. The session starts at 8 p m on Monday with plans to push government action on the stamp.

Texas San Antonio Philatelic Association St Anthony Hotel

Special Program for Housewives Presented by Brackenridge High

A special program for housewives will be shown in the basement auditorium at 9 p m during the regular bi monthly prize awards. The event, organized by the Gly Perinration of Women's cluna, features Wing Aris clan of Brackenridge High School with acts by Miss Lavine Publis the Neros sisters Margaret and Maxing and a Virginia Reel. Dolores and Doris Alkote and 12 pupils in costume dancing. Evelyn Brownstein will be accompanied.

Wing Aris Brackenridge High School Lavine Publis Neros Margaret Maxing Dolores Doris Alkote Evelyn Brownstein

Girl Escapes Black Man After Chase Near Avant Street

A 14 year old girl escaped an attempted abduction Sunday night in the 400 block of Avant Street. The suspect, a 1-year-old unnamed, was arrested Monday after the girl reached the home of Mrs. Henry Nipper on South Markberry Street and identified by a patrolman.

Nervo Violet Herring Easton Avenue Janse Friends Aml Henry Nipper South Markberry Street Radio Patelman W. Winters

Rabies Treatment for Aged Domestic Animal Reported

Aged domestic animal treated at county hospital after a dog that bit it several days earlier was found rabid. Dr. TN Gons on, bounty health officer, personally handling the case at Maverick ranch near Mrs. Robert B. Green's home.

Malle L, Molina Robert B. Green Maverick Ranch TN. Gonsson Bounty Health Officer

Realty Sales Show Upward Trend in San Antonio

WVAL ESTATE figures for December show a rise in realty activity in San Antonio. County Clerk George W. Autress reports $1,896,481 in warrants tied to warranty deeds filed for record, indicating an improving business climate.

San Antonio George W. Autress Jy Nia

Rabbi Hurt in Crash Near Weshey Street

Rabbi A. Bubluski, 602 Weshey, was injured Sunday when his slyeel vehicle lost control and struck a telephone pole on Lie Fred ericksborg rand. Doctors at Robert B. Groton hospital planned to operate Monday to remove two swallowed lines. Weeks earlier Joao Rodrigues, 18, of 110 La Paloma street, was involved in prior incident.

A. Bubluski Weshey Dress Slyeel Blyanto Lie Fredericksborg Robert B. Groton Hospital Joao Rodrigues la Paloma Atreet

Thieves strike homes and vehicles in weekend robbery spree

Reports detail a spate of thefts across several addresses, including clothing and valuables taken from residences at 819 West Woodlawn, 1914 West Summit Avenue, and 1225 South San Marcos. A New Zealand red rabbit, valued at 10 dollars, plus surgical instruments worth 50 were stolen from Dr E Bowen’s car on Camden Street.

Qanolver Emme Havil Woodlawn Evenhe New Zealand Setynids Crawford West Summit Avenue John Banks Fuelid Avenue Ala L. Wilson South San Marcos Teas Wintow Henry Rogers Sirech Je Koester al Tunelsh Ram Droadway Rost Trevis Street E. Bowen Camden Street

Four Youthful Thieves Caught in City Incidents

Four youths were arrested Monday in separate incidents. Two boys were caught prowling behind the Charles Jones bicycle shop at 408 West Howton street by night watchman W. Gies ecke. Deputy A. G. Watson detained two others siphoning gas from Gus A. Selumitt’s automobile.

W. Giesecke Charles Jones

Huey Long Sex symbol of congress in week seven

Fragmented garbled report from Santa Monica hints Huey Long styled as signifying a new era in congress. Writings mention Windpal and Pisthwdler with references to replacing the American and altering the national anthem, though details are unclear.

Santa Monica Jon Li Avell Huey Long Sexsi Congress Srair

San Antonio City Reports 1994 Taxes Exceeding Debts Paid

City Tax Collector A B Stephens released final 1994 figures showing taxes totaling 93 901 679 44 excluding school taxes with a 858 percent collection rate. Mayor C M Chambers called the results healthy amid a world financial crisis while noting a final surplus of 95 499 24 and debt payoff progress.

San Antonio A. B. Stephens C. M. Chambers Milec- Hons Wits Aitcas Municipe Commlerloners Rubiola Park Jarah Rilbloln

Citizens Probe County Expenses in Budget Review

A citizens committee was appointed by the Bexar County Commissioners Court on Judge Frost Woodhull’s recommendation to study county charities and reduce expenses. Members Ed Cassa Walter Graham and George M Fox will evaluate the Home for the Aged the Bexar County Farm and the juvenile home Wy Amorienn.

Bexar County Comtrussioners Court Frost Woodhull Woodhull Sud Ed Cassa Walter Graham George M. Fox Salthitions Bexar Ramity Farm Wy Amorienn

One Federal Petit Juror Excused

One federal petit juror was excused from service after a favorable plea presented to Judge R. J. McKullan. Howell Jones of the chamber of commerce was released after its president stated his services as a voting agent were badly needed by the organization. Two cases on the docket remained ready for trial.

Pett Tjurn Jones Canal Derecdt R. J. MeKuillan Howell Jones Chamber of Commerce H. H. Gehs Agen Ely

City Plans Sale of Five Frame Houses

Local authorities announce the sale of five frame houses to fund municipal improvements. Bids will be received on January 23 for parcels along the new Bee Road and adjacent property lines.

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