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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1933
Page
13
A jumble of stray items from the local scene includes Jeff Davis, Week-Enders, and Virginia Nelson with Paul Kenady in town. Notes touch on library underlining vandalism, literary volumes, and film industry chatter about Irvin Hose phestra and German productions.
The San Antonio public schools plan a major personnel reshuffle to save about 12,000 annually through eliminating unnecessary positions while keeping salaries intact. Supervisors shift to classroom duties. Thomas Portwood named principal at Thomas Jefferson. T Guy Rogers becomes Jefferson vice principal. A J Ivey unassigned. Other moves place C Bail, Emma Gussett, L W Fox, J C Loftin, and H U Dick Brewer in new posts as the district pursues economy amid hard times.
City officials approved about 250000 to service bonded indebtedness while seeking a payroll plan. Mayor Quin questioned June 30 pay viability as the city treks through cashflow challenges. Bond retirements and interest payments totaled 211150 with 25181 for sewer bond investments. Tax collections near 56 percent with extended payment period hoped to lift totals toward 70 percent.
Major oil concerns move gasoline up by 1 to 1 1/4 cents with tax increases. Magnolia Petroleum adds 1 cent, lifting prices across three grades to 13 1/3, 13 1/2, and 12 1/2 cents per gallon. Humble, Texas, Grif, and Laurel follow with mixed 12 1/4 to 16 1/2 cent jumps as firms anticipate further rises Thursday morning.
Vice President Jonny Nance Gar ner and Mrs Crar berured return to Uvalde for an extended hunting season after a Texas Special trip through San Antonio and Washington. They were met by local aides in Uvalde as plans for several months away unfolded.
Police report a weekend surge with 81 arrests including 34 for vagrancy. Two major raids yielded suspects on Riverside Street and Petro Avenue, with officers pursuing additional leads. Names and specifics are partially garbled in the text.
Police report a man beaten by a youth and two girls in an altercation over elephant. Five stabbing victims named Pablo Gonzales Marcus Paver Tuan Gastro Jose Casanova and Fr Perez, all residents of local streets. Several arrests were reported as one Castro boy was stabbed twice in the abdomen and believed seriously wounded.
Mexican highway officials Jose Carita and Antonio Dayoll Jaime stationed at Monterey will be honored at a Monday night dinner at Playa hole. G G Edwards state highway engineer A A RB A Brice of the San Antonio chamber drove to Nuevi Laredo to escort them to San Antonio. W H Furlong highway secretary of the chamber attends the dinner and they will tour Texas highway projects after visiting Austin for a Rotary luncheon.
A call has been issued for a union of retail clerks in Dallas for a meeting next Sunday. August Scolnz, executive secretary of the council, said workers should pursue collective bargaining and oppose complacency over pay hours and conditions.
A driver identified as F. Vine of 630 Wert IMAgnolia Ave was treated Monday at Robert B. Green Hospital for injuries after a car accident. Another person, Fedra Rodelavier aged 7, from the Colocado and San Fernandi retreats area, was taken by ambulance after a truck ran over a person, with limited details available.
An unidentified American man about 60 was struck by a car at Gelad and South Alamo streets around 8 am Monday. He died near noon at Robert B. Green Hospital after skull fracture and internal injuries. Police later listed Albert Utz, 23, of 208 Mary Street as the driver.
Mayor C. Quin indicated the city might request federal money to cover fixes for the municipal auditorium. He noted current repairs are urgent and said the city has applied for about 6.165 million dollars, aiming to increase the federal support to defray costs.
The Infantry Band announces three concerts this week. Monday at 7 p.m. the first will be on the band stand at the state post off Grayson Street. Tuesday at 7 p.m. the second will be at the Artillery post. Thursday at 7 p.m. the third concert will be in the new officers’ quarters.
Rexurcony commissioners court prepares for a July 15 session to hear protests against tax assessments. County officials will listen to taxpayers challenging assessed values and related charges in a formal board meeting setting.
Houston June 10 The Tears company raised crude oil prices in Texas West Texas and New Mexico Gulf coast and adjacent fields. Fast Texas 50 cents per barrel flat Gray County 30 cents buoyed by gravity up to 40 cents with higher gravity tiers. Carson Hutchinson 20 cents 35 gravity rising to 30 cents at 40 gravity or more. Gulf coast crudes under 20 gravity 22 cents with 3 cent spread. 40 gravity tops at 64 cents. Contos crude 59 cents at 35 gravity with 40 gravity 1 cent higher. West Texas New Mexico 30 cents flat Darst Creek Duval Baxer 35 cents flat and Black Warrior ATK 10 cents flat. Effective at 9 am today.
Atlantic Oil company raises price to 30 cents per barrel for East Texas crude oil. No other price changes announced in other fields. The adjustment takes effect today, continuing a period of stability prior to the rise.
Tulsa dispatch reports Texas company raises crude oil price to 52 cents a barrel top for Oklahoma Kansas North Central Texas and North Louisiana. Pure Oil and Eason of Enid match prices set a week earlier by Sinclair. Empire announces 50 cent rise for East Texas crude and a 2 cent gravity tax for Oklahoma and Kansas.
Bastrop arrangements for a free barbecue at Firemen's Park on June 29 include an all day program with afternoon baseball and a night dance. In New Braunfels a road map of Comal County Tinsteen by J. qa. Spadera of American Legion Post No. 178 and O. H Bernstein will be issued to tourists.
Washington proposed economy moves set furloughs for post offices starting July 1. Each employee would lose three days pay, with a 36 percent reduction on base salary and possible retirement fund deductions. Officials warned the plan could affect home obligations, yet many staff anticipated changes with the new fiscal year.
A 42 year old man identified as Banks was found dead in a rooming house after an auto accident at Went Commerce and Medina streets Sunday night. An autopsy was ordered by Justice of the Peace to determine cause. He had been taken to Robert H. Green hospital. a brother reported the injured man's return home if condition allowed. Funeral services are planned at Zizik-Kearns parlors and Sacred Heart Church with survivor details listed.
Assault charges filed Monday accuse Pedro Mendoza 27 of 21 Speed Street of stabbing Pablo Faonvales 111 Speed Street three times with an unknown object. The complaint was filed before Justice of the Peace John Re Shock. Injury details and motives not disclosed.
South Texas Bank and Trust files assessment suit in Forty-Fifth District Court on Monday seeking $20,000 and 2000 shares of stock from executives of Sophie Wahermund, alleging failed obligations in a closed bank matter.
A one year old child, Luis Galvan, son of Gasimiro Galvan, residing at 128 Jean Street, died after drinking kerosene. He succumbed Sunday night at Robert B Green hospital. A fragmentary report notes a separate bond issue and a seizure related to a whiskey mash operation found on Simon Street.
Hopkins announced the suspension after an investigation into a fight at North Hackary where an officer was severely beaten. The incident led to the halt pending inquiry and involved G H Hancock and others.
The Salling Company, a San Antonio chain of about 12 major grocery stores and 3 East Houston warehouses, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition signed by president J H Salling. The petition cites debts not payable in full and lists six creditor pages. a June 29 hearing before the referee in bankruptcy was set. Marlin Cowpard, receiver, said normal store operations would continue under court direction.
About 40 property owners in Olmos Park Estates petitioned the Bexar commissioners court to authorize a water control and improvement district east of McCullough Avenue. They seek funding via bonds to build storm and sanitary sewers linking to the San Antonio system, at an estimated cost of 110000. a court hearing is required before any proposition becomes legal, per County Attorney D F Davis.
A local post office announces a special cachet stamp tied to an Italian air cruise under General Balbo. Details mention dates to be announced, with unregistered letters carried to Newfoundland, Canada, or Europe on return. Mail to American waters priced at $1.75 and Europe at $3.69 per unit weight.
A. Man was fined five dollars and costs in County Court No. 1 for stealing nine crates of strawberries from George Rhon of Pateet. Lem Wile, address 1216 San Luis Street, received the same sentence and one day in jail. Judged by Midge McColum Burdett.
Seventeen African American detainees were freed from jail on Emancipation Day. Five were acquitted by Judge Phi Ghook Jr. The court also cleared charges against Keown of Ibba ng Emanclpstton and Ohler of Poller Quen Kilday, who released twelve others from the city jail.
Brig Gen Charles H Howland will administer the oath as 634 students of the Mie Camp Bulls CM report for training at Fort Sam Houston. Plans for reception and processing are under way with students reporting Tuesday for examinations and uniforms. Open ceremonies are public and will precede training activities.
Exports from the United States in May totaled 14,000,000 dollars, down from 131, million in May 1932, while imports reached 107,090,000 dollars, versus 112,278,000 the prior year. Both trade measures rose seasonally from April levels, with cotton exports at 25,000,000 dollars in May compared with 16,900,000 in April.
Washington dispatch reports 17 new ships to be built in private yards with bids opening Wednesday July 26. Separate note covers a ruling on a county beer vote requiring all precincts for legality. County plans to hold a repeal election August 28 face cost estimates between 7500 and 10000 dollars, per officials.
Texas shows strong promise for thoroughbred racing led by Dr T O Beott, president of the State Veterinary Medical Association, as Waco hosts its three day semi annual convention. The event begins tomorrow at the north parallel with officials detailing economic concerns and forthcoming activities. Local posts discuss economy and a U S auction sale planned Wednesday at 10 p m in connection with a home sale on 1603 Broadway.
Attorneys for Mr and Mrs B W Acree accepted a 2003 settlement in federal court resolving a suit stemming from their son Carlos Acree who died in a truck accident while employed by Southern Pecan Shelling. Employers Liability Assurance Corp named as defendant. The youth had contributed to his parents support. The suit had been tied to workmen’s compensation insurance.
A youth jailed Monday after grabbing a bucket of candy from a G A Duerler truck and being chased by EF W Terdy and police. Burglars allegedly removed a wedding machine and an electric fan from the St Louis Spring Company, according to police reports. Buy American-
Burglars broke into Richard Wren's home on 2003 Weet French Place while the family was away Sunday. They stole loot valued at about $100 including a shotgun and clothing and notified police.
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