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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1934
Page
8
A fragmented column notes that critics blame Jerry DeUnger and Worthy for influencing San Antonio and Corpus Christi columnists. It laments catchy spats, praises San Antonio theaters for weathering hard times, and mentions local figures including Wilbur Morse and Byron Tenkersly. Also admires Louis Armstrong’s impersonators and discusses theater sign quirks and local auctions.
Funeral services for Henry W. Plate a Laredo business man who died Sunday will be held Tuesday at the Haggar McCollam fund in the Reformed Church with Bruce Acannan and Charles Cook officiating. Interment will be in Mission Burial Park under the auspices of Anchor Lodge A F and A M. Floto formerly lived in San Antonio and was head of the American Bed and Prinitive company at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow Mrs Minelle Oliver Floto two sons Oliver and Henry Floto two brothers Leon and Fred Floto of San Antonio a sister Mrs Adolph Bold of St Louis and parents Mr and Mrs H P Floto of San Antonio.
Senator Fellbaum was reported improving after a late Saturday operation at Santa Monica Hospital. Attendants noted progress up to Monday with officials awaiting further updates on his condition.
Four men were arrested Monday after a weekend raid on a bootleg operation spanning a 3000 acre area with seventeen stills from San Antonio up the Rockport road. Agents found four stills in operation, two men arrested at other sites, and two teenage boys released. Several hundred gallons of mash and whiskey were seized. A fifth still eight miles from Cusiraville road yielded no arrests.
In Tulsa on January 23 Rufus Russell, 23, and two companions tried to steal a police scout car with Mrs R Richardsen as a captive. Russell was killed by four shots from Officer Centenhive East Gardner. Mrs Richardsen was rescued after being seized from her escort Homer Myers earlier in the evening.
Financial Secretary to the Treasury Leale Hoteelisha told the House of Commons Britain should not return to the gold standard under present circumstances. He declined to answer whether the government believed it would benefit British industry or whether the Bank of England should continue its prior policy amid ongoing concerns over private enterprise.
Yoakum announces the formal opening of the public library on February 3. HD Meister, president of the board, and secretary Mrs J B Dodd presented the plan and dates at a meeting held today.
Hatis Castro, a Mexican immigrant who lived in San Antonio for 50 years and believed he was not a citizen, may gain citizenship under a new federal law. Attorney Bat Corrigan says the statute allows aliens who resided five years and were otherwise eligible to apply, with preliminary filings and a two year wait for final papers, and could affect about 1000 local residents who were misinformed about their status.
Three hundred students composing the combined Jefferson and Brackenridge high school orchestras under Otto Zoeller directed a popular concert Sunday at Municipal Auditorium sponsored by the Allied Music Association Chamber of Commerce. More than 1000 attended. The orchestra wore uniforms and performed with Maud Powell reemen as master and several artists featured.
A free talk on the reform tenets of Socialism will be delivered by a speaker at the Socialist party headquarters located at 1092 South Alamo Street on Tuesday evening. A. W. O'Connor will discuss health and maternity insurance.
A Lookebe Oklahoma woman asked a postmaster for a store selling an alleged heart ailment remedy made from deer blood. The inquiry was logged as a written request received Monday.
Four orchestras will perform at the municipal auditorium Tuesday evening to raise funds for the Warm Springs foundation in honor of President Roosevelt's birthday. Additional hotel orchestras join the program, with proceeds aiding infantile paralysis research. Proceeds from $2.50 tickets go to the foundation with a brief speech by the president.
In Yoakum efforts are underway to introduce cucumbers as a cash crop for this spring. Arrangements pledged by Arreage with marketing facilities to be directed by Louis Pata. Seed plans and pricing discussed amid a survey showing several hundred acres in small fronts of one to three acres likely for planting.
In Newark on January 28 1933 reports say more than 1.3 million dollars were distributed by the civil relief department and the state emergency relief administration under the CWA program. The funds reached 99 498 workers though harsher weather kept some from receiving payments.
At Lansing Police headquarters a champion mouser named Shay eats with two paws tucked, while four others wait. The cat balances on its forefoot, a curious display as observers note the unusual limb adaptation.
Mission residents with over twenty years in the area formed the Mission Pioneer Club. Charter members exceed a dozen. Officers include Oscar Parking as president and Willard Permuson as vice president, with Mira Tom C. Gill as secretary. The report also notes a planned meeting by school authorities in Hidalgo County to discuss upcoming events.
County Probation Officer Charles Blevins warned against underage hiring in beer establishments and taxi dances after a 35 year old woman was robbed and assaulted outside a dance hall. He said about 100 youths, many high school students, work serving beer and face corrupting influences. He urged invoking state law against taxi dance operators for contributing to delinquency of minors.
Hidalgo County officials report total CWA payroll expenditures reaching 330 058 dollars to date with last week’s payroll included. Kenneth S. Wendler noted the rise while Edinburg administration highlights ongoing government jobless relief efforts in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, amid a broader Texas business slowdown.
Sixteen Hay Scout troops will receive the Twenty Sixer award and seven will earn the Thirty Tooter award at the Alamo Area Toy Spot council dinner at Bay Scott headquarters at 8:30 p.m. Monday. The Twenty Sixer club honors troops with 26 or more registered. the Thirty Tooter club honors 32 or more. Rev. Arthur R. McKinstry will speak.
Police were told Monday of multiple thefts from parked vehicles across the city. Items stolen include two coats from J Solu tion Hudspeth, tires from Alessore Na tatla, a $65 value refrigerator tools from Alonso Jenschke, a wallet containing $17 from John A Pursch, and two cents from Manuel Mao, with incidents occurring on various streets including Warwick Soulwward and North Richter.
Shrut B Dugan of Brooks Keld was en route to Buffalo by rail on Monday to fly back a new Curtis observation plane for the Twelfth Observation group. Cant Ac T Bimis will entrain for Buffalo Tuesday to bring back a second plane.
A forthcoming Licht weekly feature will publish five uncensored World War I images from Floyd Gibbons showing civilians killed and the harsh toll behind the front lines. The series promises a stark warning to readers to deter future warfare. reserve your copy for the lesson it offers about humanity and destruction.
The report forecasts 1600 federal relief workers to be permanently cut from payrolls in Texas sites including Mor Sam Houston and Kelly Field. The action, ordered by State Relief Chief Law rente Westbrook, aims to save about 9000 dollars weekly. No investigation into graft claims will be pursued, per administrator Guy Falconham. J B Hall, recently appointed audito ree, awaits commission approval in Austin.
The San Antonis Casino Club will conduct mail balloting to select new directors. Josey, chair of the nominating committee, announces nominees include A. B Connor Col H M Didtmann W J Dumestre Eric Prank C A Goeth Lytle Gosling Jesse Jones Thomas G Leighton Marvin G Longing Harry F Nash Jr M B O Byerne Alex Thomas and A J Walser.
The eleventh anniversary of San Saba County’s founding is celebrated with a series of programs and reunions. San Sabans recall early county days, with Paget featured and the eleventh annual Old Settlers' reunion scheduled for August.
SINTON January 26 Owen Crawford charged with the killing of Prank L. Dhillon at Wondsborn near Aranson Pass was examined before Judge A J Ourtes at Sinton and remanded to jail without bond. Grand jury action to follow in February in San Patricts county.
San Antonio Mayor C. K. Quin said outlying districts may connect their sewers to the city system despite a voter rejection of the bond issue. He planned discussions with engineers and suburb representatives while noting San Antonio’s likely loss of loans for 18 other projects. The vote ended plans for the proposed sewer improvements.
WEIMAR Colorado county residents ages 45 to 100 may return to the "good old days" at a Garwood fiddlers contest on the night of February 2. The event invites local seniors to perform and enjoy nostalgic tunes, celebrating regional music heritage.
New York January 28 Dr Albert Mm Gylhgoe aged 63 noted Egyptologist who was among the party at the inner chamber opening of King Tutankhamen tomb in 1923 died today in Boston. Metropolitan Museum officials were informed.
Thirty one stitches were required after a knife attack at Robert B. Green Hospital Monday. The victim, 25 year old Gamez, was struck during a confrontation, while police investigated the theft of two sedans and a registered vehicle from the Auto-Mobile Investment Company warehouse at 601 Broadway.
The report notes a Saturday senate visit where attendees renew acquaintances and mingle freely. Mrs. Alice Gorigmorth spoke in the Maele pallery, discussing local sentiment and personal beliefs in a Roosevelt era context. The piece reflects on public faith and social friction among residents.
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