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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1933
Page
2
London and Washington leaders debate how to reconvene after a recess set for July 27 as delegates show apathy and logistical issues. British officials caution against new leadership plans while excursions to Oxford and Derby face cancellations amid unclear timing for Stratford-on-Avon.
An old style advert touts Stop That Itch in One Minute with D.USD Prescription. It claims rapid relief for eczema scales eruptions and rashes using a cooling antiseptic formula attributed to Dr. D. D. Dennis. A trial bottle is offered with a guaranteed satisfaction promise from Italian Baltic makers.
Classified notice invites readers to place an ad for four or seven dollars by calling Fan 1281 or visiting Broadway at Fifth Street to sell items.
Miss Ella Katharine Mills daughter of Dr and Mrs Frank Paschal and William Camp Jr son of Mr and Mrs Willem Gemp of San Gabriel plan a August 5 wedding at the bride's home. Events include bridesmaids and a long cruise wrapped in family notices and party scenes across several local households.
Steses at the home of Mrs. George Guthrie at 14 Primera drive. Lt. Walter Russell Hensey Jr and Mrs. Hensey, graduates of the Sorbonne, plan a mid August return from Paris and a San Antonio visit to Judge and Mrs. R G L Ball. Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Terrell spent the weekend in Austin for a university play. Myra Brennan and her parents plan a month in New York and Pennsylvania.
Washington July 1 The cabinet board in charge of Public Works met today to consider new proposals to speed federal funds into construction and signals that President Roosevelt is cutting the rivers and harbors and flood control program Sanctioned last week The board reviewed recommendations totaling about 750 million dollars Sharp reductions were expected The president was still reviewing the projects submitted by the board last week and his delay in approval suggested material cuts
In Fort Worth the examining trial for Stevens and three co defendants charged with murder in the Trinity River deaths of Jack Sturdivant Harry Rutherford and J B Rutherford was postponed until Thursday morning in justice court. The co defendants include al Heged Wader May Howard and M D Blackie Toward with ongoing Weir investigation into the slayings.
The leather industry strike action centers on wage demands with workers threatening to suspend work if demands are not met. Organized by union leaders, the campaign seeks payment at the rate of one dollar per hour for leather workers across the Tim region.
July 17. Texas county committees directing the cotton acreage reduction campaign report delays in sending to Washington. C. A. Cobb, director of the national campaign, says contracts must reach officials at A and M College by Wednesday night. About 900,000 contracts approved locally, with ~30,000 left to approve. Farmers warned to not plow up cotton until they receive official notice from Secretary Wallace.
A large Spanish demonstration of gratitude to the Mexican government for the search for two missing Spanish trans Atlantic fliers is planned in Mexico City for Thursday July 20. The aviators Capt. Mariano Barberon and Lieut. Joaquin Collar disappeared a month earlier during a flight from Cuba to Mexico. Similar demonstrations are invited across the republic with Spaniards abroad.
An old style health ad promotes Kompo tablets as a natural liver activator to ease constipation. It argues bile flow lubricates waste, criticizes laxatives, and claims multiple health benefits including clearer skin and increased vitality. It urges purchase at local stores.
Oklahoma City July 17 beer for on premises consumption is now legal after county licenses were issued. Public protests were minor during the five day demurrer window after last Tuesday's election where 3.2 percent beer was approved by about 95,000 votes.
Dr Frederick Henry Baetfer a Johns Hopkins X ray pioneer died at his suburban Catonaville home aged 58 An obituary notes his pioneering work at Johns Hopkins medical school and cites fatal burns from experiments with the Rocttigen ray affecting his eyes and limbs.
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