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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

Page

12

Automobiles and designers push imaginative, practical trend

The narrative surveys Frankly odd car designs at a Dallas Fort Worth show, noting compact trucks with 19 seats and quick start capability, and critiques on safety and utility. It also mentions Col Ed Nix visiting Dallas and Fort Worth, Seguin natives welcoming Ellis's grand exalted ruler, and a reference to a morbid anatomy exhibit at the Gunter hotel medical convention.

Seguin Ellis W. M. Ryan Gunter Hotel

Rubiola Urged to Clean Out San Pedro Pool

San Antonio attorney W G Lins urged Park Commissioner Sacco Rubiola to clear the San Pedro swimming pool. The waters were described as elegnant with river-bottom scum. Lindon, with a small party, usually takes an early morning dip before summer and winter.

Rubiola San Pedro W. G. Lins Értt Sr San Antonio Sacco Rubiola Lindon Sumner Pwinter Minden Males

College elects class favorites at Wealmoorland campus

The academy announced its class favorites with a list of students including Miya Bobble Len Carlin Phish Holgar Clayton Benwips Billy Withdhe Juniors Miases Mary Arie ann Oar Wesley Ogden Otntdo Graver Misaca Mary Toulse Seggeyman Mary Win field Andy Jack Salted Rorl. PR in card.

College Trirllon Claga Wealmoorland Tioannlore Miya Len Carlin Phish Holgar Clayton Benwips Billy Withdhe Mary Arie Ann Oar Wesley Ogden Otntdo Graverland Academy Misaca Mary Toulse Seggeyman Mary Winfield Andy Jack

Western Prule Jobbers Convention Sets Elections At Memphis

Delegates at the thirtieth annual Western Prule Jobbers association convention at the Plaza hotel discussed fruit shipping brokerage and jobbing issues. Speakers included George A. Marsh of St. Louis and W. Sehleussner of Los Angeles with an open member forum. A luncheon, golf tournament at Brackenridge Park, and a sightseeing trip were planned, with nominations to be announced after Thursday's banquet. Elections Friday likely to name Sam Goho das as president and Memphis as next convention city.

Prulé Jobbers’ Association of America Plaza Hotel George A. Marsh St. Louis W. Sehleussner Los Angeles Wilt Lour Cranmittes J. R. Baldwin St. Laws Nat Goldsmith San Antonio Ed Gravier Hutchineon Kaw Sam Gohodas Ishpeming Mich Memphis Tenn Whisit Strong Campaten

Stimulus to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advocated

Man from San Francisco, H P Garin, tells a federal aid benefits argument at the Frulb Jobbers association of America convention. He notes dollar purchasing power boosts the industry, cites Christmas sales, and predicts 1934 will be better as gold policy stimulates domestic trade. Garin runs B P Gar Company, ships vegetables nationwide and uses a snow ice packing device.

Vncraneae H.P. Garin San Francisco Garin California Frulb Jobbers Association of B. P. Gar Gario Alor

First World War pictures to be published Sunday Light

War at its worst unfolds in uncensored images in The First World War to be published in the Sunday Light. Army officers at Fort Sam Houston endorse the exhibit while condemning conflict and arguing other wars differ in nature and impact.

Fort Sam Houston

Rabbi Frisch to Return for Friday Services

Rabbi Ephraim Frisch of Temple Beth El will return from a board meeting in Cincinnati to conduct services Friday at 3 p m and again at 9 30 p m on Saturday. He is currently attending the Hebrew Union College board of governors in Cincinnati.

Rabbi Frisch Ephraim Frisch Temple Beth-El Board of Governors Hebrew Union College Cincinnati

Brackenridge High Rifle Team Elects Officers

Miss Margaret Walker has been elected president of the Brackenridge High School senior rifle team. Other officers include Ella K. Walker as vice president Erna Schweppe as secretary treasurer and Ruth Hughes as executive officer.

Margaret Walker Brackenbridge Senior High School Chder Ella K. Walker Erna Schweppe Ruth Hughes

Man Paces Charge of Stealing Rifles

Welter D. Price, linked to an alleged burglary at a national guard armory last February, appeared Thursday in county jail after an arrest in Houston. He faces a federal charge of theft of 87 rifles.

National Guard Welter D. Price Houston

Real Story of the World War Pictures in San Antonio Light

Beginning Sunday the San Antonio Light will publish an uncentored photo series from the late war. Five full pages show cities ruined and lives lost, illustrating the war's grim reality. The first pictures appear in the March of Events section this Sunday. reserve your copy.

San Antonio Globe

Jones Appeal Up Wednesday

City Detective Lee Jones suspended after gun battle that left one detective dead and another wounded. He appeals to the Fire and Police Civil Service Board. Chief Kilday cites negligence and recommends against reinstatement. Defense counsel is Louis Gehtesing er. hearing to be attended by a lord and two city commissioners.

Lee Jones Lash Fire and Police Civil Service Board W. Iilday Jones Polices Phil Wright Civil Service Board H. C. Perrow al Hartoian

Hudson Dealers Hold Luncheon at Gunter Hotel

More than 60 salesmen attended a luncheon hosted by Orsinger Motor Company Antison and Termplane distributors at the Gunter hotel Thursday. Ward Orsinger of the local distribution and J B Oliver Hudson factory district representative outlined programs for 1934. Afterward, sound pictures were to be shown with a preview of the 1934 models.

Hudson Orsinger Motor Company Antison Termplane Distributors Gunter Hotel Rade Titory Ward Orsinger J. 8. Oliver Junvhesn Ser

Bandits Force Auto Ride Then Rob Man in Texas

A motorist reported two bandits boarded his car at Colorado and Ruiz streets and forced him to drive to Austin before robbing him of 12 dollars. One bandit allegedly menaced him with a pistol. They then ordered him to return to San Antonio, near Austin, per the police report. The victim is identified as H. Kelley of 1926 West Poplar Street.

Colorado Ruiz H. Kelley West Poplar Strees Austin San Antonio

Cadet Officers to Be Honored at Milam Luncheon

Cadets officers whose terms expire mid term will be guests at a luncheon at Milam Friday noon. Hosts include the senior class, with the event organized by the ROTC unit and sponsors unnamed.

Benekentige Endel

Immigration Service Discharges 30 Employes

Thirty employes in the service have been discharged in recent months and 34 are now on a temporary basis. District Director W. A. Wilen was believed to be traveling on a visit from Galveston.

Sorviee Wit Beta W. A. Wilen Lieved Vlalt Galveston

Shipping Gain Is Reported in 8. A. Lines

An 812 percent rise in through merchandise cars consigned to San Antonio shippers from the North and East in 1993 versus 1992 was reported by H A Loeffler assistant general freight agent of the Southern Pacific lines. Total through merchandise cars handled were 4073 with 99.5 percent on time.

8. A San Antonio Ihe HA. Loeffler Southern Pacific Lines Ambrir

Rabbi Tamarkin to Speak at Friday Services

Rabbi Tamarkin of Agudas Achim will speak on Ceremonials during Friday evening services. Rev. David Kanter and the choir will chant, with Rabbi Tamarkin and Rev. Mr. Kanter in charge of Saturday morning services.

Tamarkin Ab Agudas Achim Synagogue David Tamarkin David Kanter Kanter Ga. m

Bicycle theft charge dropped in Randolph case

An indictment charging Ralph L. Swan with theft of a treyele from Randolph field was dismissed Thursday on a motion by the district attorney. Swan was ordered surrendered to county health authorities for examination.

Ralph L. Swan Randolph Feld District Attorney's Office Swan

Kiwanis Speaker Vince Woodbury to address San Antonio club

Canadian Kiwanis clubman Vince Woodbury from Timmins Ontario will speak at the weekly luncheon at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio. He will explain gold mining in the Sudbury district and Ennis Hill will lead community singing.

Kiwanis Gunter Hotel San Antonio Vince Woodbury Kiwanis Club Timmins Ontario Sudbury Ontarin Ennis Hill

Breckenridge to Present Program at 8 P M

Students of Breckenridge Senior School present a singing and dancing program at 8 p m in the Altorum featuring Jane Gary Diner. The show is under the auspices of the dramatic department.

Breckenridge

Big Saving Plan Hoped From Home Rule Reforms

An elective county official estimated that Boxer County could save 100000 dollars or more annually if home rule reforms take effect. If 600 property owner petitions succeed, voters may decide before July primaries on a five member board replacing the current commission, merit-based pay, abolition of constables, and broader control over offices and expenditures. The changes include electing five district judges, two county court judges, and the district attorney, with the board appointed to manage most personnel and spending. H Walker, general land office commissioner, announces re election plans.

Boxer Justice of the Peace

Pretty Miss Fills Niche To Convey U. S. Prisoner

Kathleen OBrien a young Western District of Texas deputy escorted a federal prisoner to a U S commissioner for arraignment in San Antonio. She said she wore a heavy fur coat to conceal a gun belt during the escort. The incident followed a car theft case from Gulfport Mississippi and involved two other defendants.

Pretty Miss U. S San Antonio Federal United States Kathleen Obrien Wader Gay McNamara Mitahad Texaa Brearh Abe Mhon Dopuins O'Brien Toherge Dhe Simon Jeremy You Gulfport Miss Texas Alles- Mons Miss O'Brien

Board balks at PWA loan for new South and North Side schools

President R. Menefee opposed borrowing to build new South Side high and North Side junior schools. He said a loan application for 1,068,000 was void and later reduced to 1,088,000 after officials revised plans and cost data. The school board had planned renovations at Brackenridge and other elementary work, with a meeting set to reconsider the loan and local residents urging construction.

R. 9 Menefee Federal Public Works Administration South Side North Side PWA Advisory Board al, Fort Worth Menefco Negald J. 0. Cochran Paul Scholz Dani Dewees Fork Worll Fle Wan Amoun Gut PWA Brackenridge High School Dewees Cochran Scholz Meneffe Metting Iwan Pridey Menelce

Veterans Urged to Report Status by Local Veterans Group

All disabled American veterans of the World War on CVA or PVA projects are urged to notify the Veterans Administration of their status at once. Adjutant Martin J. Wilton of the San Antonio Disabled American Veterans warns failure to report may jeopardize compensation under VA regulations.

CVA PVA Veterans Administration Martin J. Wilton San Antonio Wilson

Sixty Aliens to Take Oaths as Citizens

Sixty individuals are to receive naturalization papers and take the oath as citizens of the United States. B. J. Pung, federal examiner for the district, is in San Antonio for final inspection of the group’s naturalization papers.

United States B. J. Pung San Artonio Dan Rtatzon

Man Injured When Struck by Auto Near Worth Street

A 72 year old man, Treaternnt Beg, of 1417 Wert Commerce Street, was admitted to county hospital after being struck by a car near San Baba and Commored ativuls. He was undergoing treatment Thursday, reports said.

San Baba

Relief auditor discharged no reason given

County relief administrator Guy Honhem announced the discharge of Kinney Graves from the relief auditor post and replacement by J. B. Axil. Graves will move to work in Austin under Administrator Lawrence Westbrook. Miss Clovis Wilson was transferred to Austin and replaced by Mrs. A. Stagner. The state commission approved a $50,000 grant for the administration.

Guy Honhem Oltvight Kinney Graves J. B. Axil Graves Walcome Bonham Hall Himell Clovis Wilson H. L. Davis Austin A. Stagner

City Lands Exchange Planned for New San Antonio Post

City commissioners pass an ordinance authorizing a land swap totaling 1099.06 square feet for 3138.25 square feet to support construction of San Antonio’s new post office. The exchange with the federal government awaits Treasury Department approval. The city gains a North Alamo Street strip while the federal side gains the Houston Street border strip.

P.c.land Exchange Exchange Thure- Say San Antonio Treasury Department Alamo Street Houston Street

Gypsy Kidnapping Suspect Bonded by Judge

Gypsy kidnapping suspect Rosi Marks, alias Ruby Marks, arrested this week on a kidnapping charge and released on 500 bond after habeas corpus hearings before Judge W. W. McCrory in the Ninety-fourth District Court. Testimony indicated she had been accused of stealing her own property, a controversial claim amid the case.

Rosi¢ Marks SyDsy Ruby Marks W. W. McCrory Ninety-fourth District Court

Boy Accidentally Shot While Playing

John Guthrie, 16, of 507 Probandt Street, was treated at Robert E. Green Hospital after being accidentally shot in the shoulder by Herbert Willis, 18, during a game with a .33 caliber weapon at 342 Simpson Street. Attendants said the injury is not serious.

John Guthrie Probandt Street Robert 13. Green Hospital Herbert Willis Bernet Wil- Vis Simpson Etreet

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