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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1933
Page
13
A fragmentary reminiscence by Renwicke Cary describes a mingle of mess and bewilderment on Broadway in a long ago afternoon. It recalls adolescent longing for bicycling and social barriers once felt as youth progressed, with wistful tone and shifting emotions.
The narrator recalls a past golden age of bicycling and contrasts it with a newer, less dignified form of the sport. While cycling through Brackenridge, they note a renewed vigor among citizens, yet lament a perceived decline in the sport’s authentic spirit and purpose.
The text describes a lively bike scene with dozens of cyclists enjoying the park paths. It mentions Alpine Drive and a bridge crossing, plus a tribute note to a local mate, Sam Levey, and lists various people engaged in sports and pastimes at a community gathering.
Nine or ten year old boys tearfully attended a lecture on vandalism after being caught destroying shrubs in a municipal area. Patrolmen Otto Letch and Q. H. Henderson confronted them but released them following a pledge they would not damage plants again.
Police in a National Building precinct nabbed a suspect after a delivery incident at 2121 Alamo. Allegations cite a 36 year old male accused in a C C D packaging scheme involving robbery and money hoarding. The radio patrol stopped the suspect before he reached the building during the Tuesday arrest.
A large gathering of cattlemen and old-time Round-Drive riders met at the bier and later services for George W. Saunders founder of the Old Time Troll Drivers association. Saunders died Monday at his home in San Antonio of a heart attack.
The Rev. Went Hills and Mr. Roy August of San Antonio Baptists travel to Palacios for a week long encampment. They are on the encampment faculty and will return in time for the city wide prohibition rally at the auditorium Sunday night hosted by United Forces for Prohibition.
Police blamed young patriots for causing damage to the ReverAl Amall Holea Mon bie Display window at the Fansiidge Broa Red and White store located 2236 North Flores. The incident occurred Tuesday with torpedoes involved in the vandalism.
Police hold a suspect named Tylerday in connection with the theft of a floor-waxing machine from a parked vehicle at 192 Les Hall Street. Officials provided few details and continued the investigation.
Sheriff Albert Hausser with about ten deputies on three months of court vacation duty launches a drive to clear non arrest cases. He cites roughly 500 indictments in district courts and 100 complaints in county courts awaiting action, some six to seven years old, with deputies to interview witnesses to locate defendants.
The sustained warm weather has driven retail ice output to almost 100 percent of city production. Dealers report no plans to increase tonnage or raise prices as demand remains strong. A price cut last month led many manufacturers to idle tanks, but light production margins and high consumption keep supply near parity with demand. Delivery stays at 20 cents per 100 pounds, and plants largely operate 40 to 45 percent below capacity.
J H Frost president of the Frost National Bank buys the Houston Building at Houston Street and Malnavenue in a private sale announced Tuesday. The capital stock was cancelled and indebtedness against the building was assumed by the purchaser.
A Ku Klux Klan gathering occurred Monday at Pecan Grove off the South Loop with about 250 attendees, including nonmembers. The closed stele car meeting drew members of the Texas Heights Klan and others from the area.
Bobby Moffatt, 11, of 1102 West Ridgewood Court, was hospitalized at Robert B. Green on Tuesday morning as the first casualty of the Fourth of July festivities after a firecracker exploded near his face.
City hall released an estimate on waste collection showing 236000 cans picked up weekly by 35 dumps with two trailers and 15 wagons, operating daily except Sunday for seven months a year. The garbage department employs 134, costing about 2250 dollars daily, with incinerator and labor expenses, totaling 115 08 dollars for the past year.
Thousands joined a citywide Fourth of July observance with parades, park programs, and fireworks. Mayor and officials closed public offices as patriotic services occurred at Kohler and Covington parks. In Boerne and Camp Bullis nearby sites featured buffalo hunts, stage shows, art displays, dances, and a 48 gun salute by the Twenty third Infantry band. District Attorney Walter Tynan attended to give the principal speech at Sayers.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson leads Texas group set to travel by special trains to Chicago for the World’s Fair event. Several thousand Tejans plan economy trip with six day stopover. On Aug 23 the Texas Civic Opera Company will perform Aida with a 900-voice Texas chorus and eight renowned artists.
The hearing on Major J. CG. Minus retired sought an injunction to stop the Tilted Service Aulo association from canceling his insurance and membership. Judge R. B. Mi hor postponed the hearing in Fifty-seventh District Court until 10 a.m. next Monday after arguments. The adjournment aims to allow lawyers to attend the state convention of the hard association at Corpus Christ opening Wednesday. Minus says he was dismissed without cause and his insurance canceled. SHINER MAN CHOSEN. CORPUS CHRISTI, July 4 C. & T. Meyers of Shiner was elected division commander of the third division of the American Legion at the convention here.
Excerpted poem celebrates universal singing of America across regions from Florida to Alaska and Fundy to San Diego. It urges building a shared social fate, a comrade state, with love guiding paths from history to a freer future. Copied from the Hearst papers, copyright 1993 New York American, Inc.
The San Antonio Light announces a safe simple scientific fourteen day diet for Toots of the Road. The program includes light exercises and three plain healthful meals daily. Endorsed by doctors, it aims to help readers lose weight at home. Watch for daily updates under Reduce With Toots starting Thursday.
Omaha report says former prohibition agent Haning was shot three times through a basement window while drinking with friends. He died at a hospital early today. Haning had lived in Norton, Kansas, and the shooting occurred at Louise Vinesquerra's home where her ex-husband was present.
The San Antonio Lions Club will host a special installation during its weekly luncheon at the Menger Hotel on Wednesday noon. G Higgins is master of ceremonies with L L Lowis as chairman and committee members Thornton Hall O S Evans W D Bork Cartin Berrey and Harry Marlyn assisting.
H. P. Benton, 50, at 10 Weinerg avenue, Bopest extermsnkian was receiving treatment at the Robert BR. Greenhoapith Timesday, for a fever which physicians would well produce from tick bites.
Capt. G H Searcy of the Civilian Conservation Corps camp near Capitan New Mexico says there was no attempt to segregate Mexican descent workers. He notes the confusion came from allowing Mexican men to sleep in the tents they chose after a complaint from a Mexican woman led to inquiries. Ray Lehman of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce forwarded the letter.
Beverly Hills observers debate the purpose of a London conference. They critique the drift toward adjournment and discuss creating a permanent yearly commission to rotate delegates among international talks. The exchange hints at avoiding costly repatriation by maintaining a standing delegation. Will Rogers reference noted.
City leaders plan a Wednesday crackdown on illegal 3.2 beer and speakeasies amid election talk and possible legalization. Dobbs said injunctions can shutter venues selling any alcoholic drinks. Mayor Quinn warned a broad war on all alcoholic sales, with padlocks and prosecutions, across the county.
A 25 year old Mexican suspect was captured after authorities caught him stripping an automobile. The arrest was made by City Marshal Paul G. Villarent Alamo Heights and police officer Parker Spence turned the thief over to San Antonio police. The suspect’s address listed as 2307 Wyoming Street.
Relatives say a man from 614 Van Ness Avenue disappeared after telling them he planned to repair his car. Police were asked to join the search on Tuesday. The man is identified as an 8 or 4 year old with unclear details. Local authorities continue inquiries.
Smith Jonason, 34, of 8 Went Baylor alreet, was under treatment at Robert Geeks hospital Tuesday after a spider bite. Authorities said the venom caused a medical concern and prompted urgent care beyond ordinary observation.
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