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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1933
Page
17
The article explores how city streets acquire names revealing civic history and emotion. It notes San Antonio includes two notorious streets known as Big Foot Street and Cart Stop Street, suggesting street naming reflects local culture and urban growth.
The article recalls residents pressuring city councils to rename streets after confusing byname sounds, noting examples like Gloria street, sauerkraut era patriotism, and wartime name shifts such as Wilhelm street becoming Wilcon drive amid irrational trends during conflict with Mexico.
A reflecting piece on San Antonio style street naming catalogs both historic heroes and fanciful monikers. The writer catalogues saint names and Spanish influences alongside playful and bizarre names like Fiesta Street and Moon Street, noting controversy over Loyera Lane and odd trends in naming practices.
Police concluded Tuesday after Whiteman Tenortel Anat was surprised and two thieves fled from his home as he yelled for help. The incident led to the abandonment of the loot by the pair, with authorities noting they grouped near the scene before fleeing.
About 1500 city employees face a June payroll delay as the city treasury is empty. Banks will advance funds to cover salaries, with total June pay estimated between 90,000 and 125,000 dollars. Tax collection efforts continue to raise funds for July payroll. Local officials urge timely payment of delinquent taxes to reduce next year’s levy.
The local civil service office announced a federal cotton statils positions for Helan in Bexar county during the gin season. Applicants must show at least two years of experience in growing or harvesting cotton within the past five years. The Ubis county job pays $467 for the season and the exam deadline was moved to July 10.
Two men were charged with murder in Justice of the Peace Joan R. Bhook's court Tuesday following the slaying of Jesua Palacios of Frio and Monterey streets. George Ortegs of 401 San Patricio al icy and Bactin Aguilar of 21d Camp Street waived preliminary hearings and were held with bond. Lee A. Williamson, city detective, testified.
Detectives Moore and Lankford halted two men suspected of looting trucks operating between San Antonio and Houston and between here and Segula. The suspects fled as officers approached, but a sawn-off shotgun shattered the windshield forcing surrender. Officers withheld names, placing them in protective custody to avoid habeas corpus proceedings.
Residents seek abatement in Ninety Fourth District court over loud phonograph and radio broadcasts from Broadway establishments. Defendants include E A Mayor and spouse at Broadway and Army boulevard, F A Tallmadge at Tallmadge Inn, J H Compton couple, and others. Judge McCromny set 2 p.m. Friday hearing to show cause why loud strains must not be softened.
A man identified as J. Lebo, 25, of 612 Broadway and G. I. Robertson, 301 San Francises were hospitalized after being stung by a scorpion. The incident occurred near Brinmgullen and Gillette Boulevard with both victims receiving treatment at Roberts Green hospital.
Crespin Rodriguez of 51h South Laredo street died en route to Robert B Gruen hospital after being taken from his home late Monday night, according to reports from the hospital Tuesday.
M Simmons of 610 Burnett street reports persistent burglar attempts in recent nights. The intruder tries repeatedly to enter the home, disturbing Simmons's sleep and prompting concern over security.
Gasoline prices advanced about half to one cent per gallon in San Antonio on Tuesday amid a nationwide price uptick. Only two major firms, Texas Company and Magnolia, posted the new rates. others were expected to follow, with independents likely to align once major firms set the pace.
Washington ordered the treasury department to clear the downtown post office of loiterers and sidewalk vendors except for blind individuals with allowed portable chairs. The ban targets solicitors and those selling goods on postoffice grounds, with exceptions for the blind and under supervision by approved foundations or state agencies. The move aims to curb illegitimate use of the post office, including drug-related activity, while preserving limited access for special cases.
A resolution protesting a proposed change in Corpus Christi highway routing away from San Antonio was approved by the South Side Improvement League. Secretary Gentry Taylor announced a donation of debt-ways to straighten the route. A new Porter Street routing would cost about 200 000 dollars for 13 miles of land. A property owners committee was named to work with County Commissioner Thomas H. Abbott.
Congressman Richard M. Kleberg will speak at a luncheon of the Alamo City Democratic Women at the Menger Hotel at 1 p.m. Thursday about Washington happenings. County Judge Frost Woodhull will also speak, with Mrs. W. B. Edmonson listed as host. Ree Amertene
About 10 000 large mouth bass from the state hatchery at Ingram were released into the Waudiawn Waudiawn hatchery still under completion. State game warden A B Hitzfelder said the fish are small now and should reach marketable size within a year. This marked the first shipment to the new hatchery, built in spring by workers from the Federal Relief committee with equipment loaned by the city.
At the regular monthly meeting the George D. Newton post No. 129 of the American Legion elected Harry Pattieson as post commander. Other new officers include John Faulkner as senior vice commander Tr D Blackwell as junior vice commander J E Pickett as chaplain Theodane Hen ley as historian and E P Ludwig as sergeant at arms New members of the executive committee are Arthur Yuckey Percy Chandler W J Banner Royal G Fox and Ralph Wieh els The post service officer will be D J McConnell.
A crude pump dug from a yard on South San Marcos Street aided a dry raid. Fred Gonzales was held on a $500 bond after authorities found buried whiskey barrels reached by the pump. Agents recovered a small amount of liquor. no additional equipment was found.
Voluntary bankruptcy was granted to Mies Weaten's shop a downtown exclusive women's specialty store. Judge Duval Weat authorized the petition signed by Augusta Westell president. Liabilities totaled 26012.08 with 311.27 unsecured. Assets reached 25377.51 including 14211.96 debts due on ope accounts.
Davenport a former treasurer of the Typographical Savings so tet in Bexar county faces five indictments from the Thirty seventh District court grand jury. Each indictment lists three counts charging theft by conversion embezzlement of 3152.50 204.50 900 850 and 95 dollars from the Typographical society on dates between 1930 and 1932. Witnesses include Gal Rogers Cap Wagener and W A Fairclough. Davenport long active in politics and a former congressional candidate was charged Tuesday.
W. C. Baum, 28, salesman of 521 South Shreel, was found dead in a smoke filled car. Jurors ruled the death a self-inflicted act after investigation showed a cutter tube placed on the floor to admit carbon monoxide. Officer A Perez found the running motor at West Fall Avenue and Adele Street. a note to his widow asked her to care for their baby daughter.
Texan activists are asked to aid in Arkansas as peacemakers in reform efforts. Col Ira Reeves commands the western corps while Wilbur Bacon directs the southwestern Crusaders division. A group of Texas speakers and campaigners will travel to Arkansas within a few days.
Major J C Minus, retired, filed suit in Seventh District Court against Major General Ernest Hindes and 12 other high ranking Army officers to stop them from canceling his membership in the United Service Auto Association. The suit claims a June 21 meeting approved a resolution to cancel Minus insurance and remove him from the group. A temporary restraining order was set and a hearing scheduled for July 3.
Homer Hewitt of Houston will be guest of honor and speaker at the weekly Lins club meeting at the Menger hotel on Wednesday. He will discuss what every man ought to do about his present life insurance. Mayor K. Gunn will give a 10 minute address on Pay Your Taxes and A. Wickenhoefer will preside. Sov Americus.
City detectives J F Willis and CG W Lee announced the arrest of a 21 year old Mexican for questioning in connection with the Curtis hotel bombing four days earlier at 429 Boul Plores street. The alleged bombing and subsequent escape left a man wounded.
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