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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1933

Page

18

Portrait Artist Ian Feu and San Antonio Links

A fragmentary notice cites artist Ian Feu, known for portraits of film figures, who lived in rilfynia six years and rose to head artist roles in St. Louis. It mentions connections with San Antonio and a Los Angeles chamber of volunteers, with references to invitations by Alexander Pan.

Rilfynia Los Angeles San Antonio Iabbles Anager Esser Lodis Alexander Pan

Portrait artist Charles Wagner reshapes Hollywood posters and stars

The article profiles Charles J. Wagner, longtime Hollywood portraitist, whose drawings of Chaplin and other stars graced posters and ads across America. It notes his move west, work at 8 studios, and his influence on film advertising, plus memories of Maynard and Hammerstein amid a career spanning decades.

Esser Yousy Man Wat West Slice America Hia Highlana Newthore Sunset Boulevard Charles Chaplin Ie Lus Angeles Mes The Hollywool! Herald Here Slow Maga

Irish Tenor John McCormack's Rise From Stage to Screen

The career arc traces John McCormack from Irish singer to opera stages, Wagner’s bold bets, and a breakthrough with Ziegfeld Follies. It covers his 5 million dollar earnings over 13 years, later talkie fame, and connections with Met stars, with a note on a German barring in Berlin.

M Presario John McCormack McCormack Wagner Aim Chicago Pony Chorus Broadway Smart Boys Rogers Lee

Libel suit seeks 100000 against Gonzales Pecan Nursery

In federal court Monticello Norcery Co. accused of libel by J. D. Jowers Br and J. D. Jowers Jr. of Gonzales claiming 100000 in damages. The suit cites letters alleging misrepresentation about Mahon pecan stock and injurious conduct to damage Gonzales Nursey’s reputation. A separate custody suit in district court seeks return of nine year old Helen Mae Crain with a court-ordered hearing set for Friday.

J. D Jowers Plesida Nursery Company Gonzales, Trim Placida Pursery Gonzales Texas Wiliam B Monticello Gonzsley Sane Bollye Menbieclo Nursery Company Inter Blovida’ Company Hlm Crain Bioningham Ala San Antonio Aye, White Helen Mac Cramn White

Directors of Club GniDaEN elect four new directors

The Presidenta council vendedyle club elected four new directors at a meeting on Monday. They include Mire Preston Pint for women's clubs, A. G. Wickenhotter for professional organizations, Mouraund for nonind gust, and W. IL Warkhway for burl- Kosa prannitation. Offices will be slonted in 10 days.

Presidenta’ Council Vendedyle Club Mire Preston Pint Clvbs A. G. Wickenhotter Nindhronglide TTA Gin Mouraund Warkhway Burl- Kosa

Man Found Dead in His Bathroom in WAS Home

Justice of the Peace held an inquest after Onslck 56 was found dead in his bathroom at 709 Broadway about 3:32 on Tuesday. Authorities deem natural causes likely but scheduled local inquiry.

Broadway Justice of the Peace Joan R

Two Injured As Loaded Truck Plunges Into Ditch

At about 1:30 a.m. on the Pleasanton road a heavily loaded melon truck collided with another, rolled into a ditch and overturned injuring two men. Martin Cantu suffered possible skull fracture and broken tibia. F D Hagen had severe cuts on the right arm and other bruises. R J Underwood, an ambulance driver, transported the victims to San Antonio. The second truck, unoccupied, was loaded with produce.

Leasanton Road Martin Cantu Monterey Street F. D. Hagen Baltimore Avenue R. J. Underwood Guevrar Punstel San Antonio Cantu Robest, Green Hospital Ray American

Man Patents Air Mail Device and Dumpling Apparatus

Henry F. Stilwell of Fort Sam Houston holds a patent for an air mail device that secures pouches during flight using a metal ball, a cable, a drum, and a clamping rack. He also notes a collapsible package for dropping items from airplanes, claiming fragile articles are dropped without injury.

Henry F. Stilwell Peach Street Quartermaster Department Fort Sam Houston Stillwell

Mexican Officials to Inspect Texas Roadways Tour

Two Mexican highway officials will inspect Texas roads starting June 14 in a joint effort with local and state highway authorities. Antonio Dovali Jaime and Jose Cantu, from Monterey and the regional office, will be joined by W R. E. and D. K. Martin of the Texas commission and by Willam A. Purlong, highway secretary of the chamber of commerce, to review the new concrete road Beguinare as part of the project.

Mexcan Texas Willam A. Purlong Chamber of Commerce Antonio Dovali Jaime Monterey Furlong

Mexico Highway Gravel Reports by State Officials

The Pan American highway stretch through San Luis Palos and Tamaulipas is being gravel laid. Willlum H. Faortong, highway secretary of the chamber of commerce, announced Tuesday that reports on road conditions in wet and dry weather may be obtained from him.

Amy American Purlong Mexico San Luis Palos Tamaulipas Willlum H. Faortong Ighway Secreary Chamber of Commer

Bryan Named to Advisory Board with Canin Directors' Association

A. Bryan of San Antonio Seoul, an executive, has been named a member of the advisory committee for the Canin Directors' Association of America. The announcement came Tuesday detailing his role in guiding the archvising department.

Ymr Anterlenn Bryan Car A. Bryan San Antonio Seoul Canin Directors’ Association of America

Forgery Charges Filed Against Man and Girl

Forgery and passing forged checks filed before Justice of the Peace against Frank Hunt and Laura Beche alias Laura Brown. The complaint cites 67.80 drawn on San Antonio National Bank and signed by Mrs. Fannie M. Ripley. The 16 year old girl admitted involvement after arrest. investigation followed forged old checks linked to Hunt.

John R. Shook Frank Hunt Salina d. F. Davi Tur. Enret Beche Laura Brown University Mvemie Cnat Cintelel

Slot Machines Ban Sparks San Antonio Clash

Dissension in the ranks led San Antonio officials to clamp down on slot machines Tuesday. Police Chief Quinn Eilday and Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright ordered immediate halting of slot machine operations, halting a racket that had thrived for weeks and inflamed tensions among competing operators who complained of favoritism. Local officials debated taxation and enforcement as arrests and civil-service actions loomed, while officers raided rear rooms and raided machines hiding in establishments.

San Antonio Lot Machine Samy Mmrf Hausser Frank H. Buahick Constable Wood Mildolgut Monk Wood Wright

DeMolay Chapter Elects Officers

Alveys Pike DeMolay chapter elected Philip McGuire as master councilor for the ensuing quarter. James Tubbs was chosen senior councilor and James French junior councilor. They will be installed next Monday night and will lead two degree teams attending the state convention in Wichita, Palla, next week as the local chapter enters a drum corps in the competitive drill.

Alveys Pike DeMolay Philip McGuire James Tubbs James French Wichits Palla

Theater Fire Sparks Firemen Shutdown at Palaceheater

A theater blaze at the Palaceheater Tuesday morning prompted fire crews to respond as a fin beth used in constructing a rendition system overheated and caused smoke to fill the basement. No flames reached the theater proper.

Palaceheater

Auction Notice For Two Roadsters At Customs House

Two roadsters will be sold at auction in the U S customs house on the second floor of the federal building at 10 am Thursday. Listed are a 1930 model and another vintage 1929 model. Auction details and viewing at 812 East Travin Street.

United States Customs House Federal Building Travin Street Onain & IN

Dixie Keeler Suit Dropped In Osage Case

A federal district court dismissed Dixie Joe Keeler's count against stepfather Sam W. Stroud seeking 528,820.09 in oil and gas proceeds from Osage funds. Keeler's former wife Bertha Penn Keeler had her claim for her son William Bern dismissed as Keeler withdrew the action.

Federal District Cours Joe Keeler Osage Bertha Penn Keeler Devaure Willam Bern Stroud Forest Army Keeler Stud Osage Todiun Li Pawhuska Osiel Heeler Unis Nickle

Film to Feature Service at Church

A mid weekly Travis Park Methodist service will show moving pictures of the Holy Land. Dr. Walter Anthony, who filmed them during his visit years ago, will announce past duties for the evening. Barbara Furlong is billed in a plane act, with Higginbotham presenting.

Travis Park Ehuren Holy Land Walter Anthony Bety Land Anthony Seth Oral F.C

Foreclosure Moratorium Question Split From State Court

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals certified the legality issue of the state foreclosure moratorium to the Texas Supreme Court without expressing an view. The court refused a temporary restraining order pending the high court's ruling. Judge S G Tayloe filed about 60 suits seeking restraining orders before the Footy firth district court. Public sales proceeded Tuesday in other districts with about 19 foreclosures ongoing and no protests from descendants.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Texas Biypreme Court Supreme Court Fourth Court S. G. Tayloe Beasties Footyfirth Sherrif Albert Haoosser

Roosevelts radio address eyed as market recovery noted

Beverly Mills California letter writer predicts real recovery with Roosevelt at the helm. He notes Congress stiffening again and warns of radio appeal to set rivals in their place. Mentions government ruling beer cannot be sold on Indian reservations and cautious pace on whiskey removal.

Beverly Mills Tre

San Antonio school board Deadlocks on 4 percent scrip interest

The San Antonio public school board failed to reach agreement on paying 4 percent interest on 394000 in scrip to be issued. Three members supported rescinding action allowing interest while three opposed, including the absent member. The issue was tabled for a formal ruling by the school board attorney, with leaders arguing legal and fiscal concerns for teachers’ salaries and taxpayer burden.

San Antonio Clemons Menélee Bellegal Stokes Intermeat Lamar Seeligson Clatms Ralary Patr Menefee

Two RF C Loan Requests From Liquidating Firms Revealed

Federal district court heard motions Tuesday on two loan requests from liquidating firms. Central Mortgage seeks 200000 for bonded debt relief while Bexar Medina Atascosa district No 2 proposes a 1000000 RF GC loan to cover 2400000 in obligations. Creditors reportedly willing to accept 1000000 cash with bonds issued to back government security.

R.F.C Federal District Court Paderal DeVal West Central Mortgage Company Permise Reconstruction Fimarie Corporation Bexar-Medina-Atoscosa

Three Thieves Nabbed by Auto Owners in San Antonio

San Antonio residents report three thefts halted overnight. Ramon Ramirez of Bell Taxi stopped one thief at Beuna Vista Street and Santa Rosa. a second thief was nabbed by Arthur Houston of Nolan Street after a gas siphoning attempt. both held suspects until police arrived for formal arrest.

San Antonio

Thirteen Theft Incidents Reported In City Notes

Multiple petty thefts were recorded by police. Among the reported losses were thirteen flyers from Mes E Large on Wyomin g Street, bell signs from J Hy Kant, an agency fixture from Mrs M Moors, canned goods from Ruth Street grocery, and a $20 cafe commerce price dish tied to the Tuckenbach Hartera company.

Mes. E. Large Ing Street Polica Tueelay Gisnsen Victor Boyle Daorad Avenue Tuckenbach

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