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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1933
Page
19
A fragmented clipping references A H Trequerd, candidate for Philosophy Chair, sifting through Oriental philosophy and Malay proverbs. It mentions public statements and general alarm, with odd typographical distortions and unclear context about a “thermoranda” and criticisms of financial collapse.
A garbled text presents broken phrases about cocoanuts and rice, Malay philosophers, and moral decay. It includes odd statements on shoots replacing others, weather and heat, and a stray question about the sea. The passage ends with a fragmentary remark about radio voices.
Witty references mix with a civic jab as Canturius is quoted on restraint and patience. The piece notes the Democrats’ election shifting life, while San Antonio Public Service Co. executive Steinkaur and Joe Radicker rally to worsen conditions by organizing a marching arm. An oblique aside mentions an ocarina as a curious Pawn shop sight.
The piece explains the ocarina as a matured instrument with varied pitches and timbres, played in Austria and used in orchestras. It notes that misperceptions persist but many symphonies feature ocarina parts, boosting its growing popularity and legitimacy in the modern music scene.
Two former employees of Jock R. Burke, former County Clerk, prepared a financial report on Burke’s income and disbursements, dated 1932, to be filed Friday. The document lists county-artillery references and notes Burke’s alleged ability and finances. Former clerk Lean Morckel and private secretary Ayhtt Hadleer assisted in compiling the report.
Friday’s court proceedings dis closed 34 cases with jail and probation actions. A youth immigration episode sparked stark questions, while Dewey Henderson and Trudo Cochran received probation terms for smuggling. B. B. Neal and Taylor Blakeney faced fines after a heated exchange over a debt.
Chicago banks announce a merger creating a single institution with assets of 700 million dollars. First National Bank president Atel A. Trayloc said seven Union Trust and Savings banks merged into the larger entity. Federal Reserve system ties may grant expanded privileges amid recent financial shifts.
An elderly farmer, 79, named St. Peter in Monteatin County, defies clergy, police, and kin to starve himself. Officials and neighbors press to intervene as he insists on ending his life through prolonged fasting despite offers of aid.
A garbled police report lists several names and addresses including Wilson at 348 Post Avenue and Doyle Street, mentioning theft of shoes and a missing item. The text cites Witnesses Freeman and Gutnali and references a suspect near Aarlandile and Carroll highways with unclear events.
Reported Friday that Fiesta events for Pleats de San Jacinto proceed with vigor. Battle of Flowers association, the Order of the Alamo, and Texas Cavaliers assured cooperation. Roy D. Living spoke as Fiesta association president. Walter Walthall outlined efforts for Tower rate access. Other chairmen listed include Merrill Bishop and John Fentiman among many.
A nature tidy program at Jim Wille Memorial inv offers a Children hour at noon. Mrs Georgy Wanke directs the School of Childhood with Terry Emerson leading a boys rhythm band. Charles H Gable narrates nature stores and woodcarvings by Anderson will be judged for exhibition next week.
The Sectional one act play contest for high schools to select district representatives will be held April 1 at Vocational and Technical School auditors. Seven schools including Jefferson Brackenridge Maine Heights South San Antonio Harlandale New Braunfels and Somerset will enter plays staged in two groups starting at 1:29 PM and 2:30 PM.
A local report notes criminals in San Antonio publicly claiming a pause in thefts. A 820 aura belonging to B D Mills, 810 West Summit, was stolen. H G Frazier, 149 Routh Gevers, reported theft of a machine and 82.78 cash. Felipe Chaves, 682 South Say Sale, was robbed of clothing and 20 photo records through a side window.
A meeting at Highland Park Recreation Wilding will introduce a new junior Yanks officer. The event, on a Saturday, will feature discussions about youth programs, parent involvement, and upcoming activities.
Drossaerts embarks on a ten day voyage aboard a tropical liner after receiving orders from Archbishop Aubur J. Ore. Jesh Ihls and Whe Way accompany the party, with details of the itinerary and port calls to follow.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Percy Chashy VOY 2953 and areas avin dno, suggesting a contest or project title. No clear event, date, or organizations are readable. The piece reads as a stray archival line with no verifiable facts or names beyond the odd sequence.
In West Cypress, prohibition agents raided an upstairs moonshine operation on Thursday capturing five gallons of spirit, 120 pints of beer, and other items. Captain Verne Miller announced further seizures planned, as Amos W. Woodcock directs focus on liquor sources. owners halted sales temporarily.
The annual West Point dinner gathers graduates and former cadets to renew ties with a program at 7 40 p m Saturday at the Plaza Hotel. Henry M Dickiwat, retired, will serve as toastmaster and a brief cadet days sketch will be included. Col Charles B Clark, head of Eighth Corps area, is taking reservations from attendees.
A prowler was chased by two neighbors from Harlandale to a county jail after he fired at them during a nighttime break in. The assailant fled across yards and fences before being captured following a pursuit that ended at the residence.
Willard P. Hawley Jr of Portland and his wife, registered at the Flora hotel, prepare an overland trip to Mexico City via the Pan American highway. Hawley is corresponding with William A. Furlong of the highway department of the chamber of commerce about the planned route. Hawley will remain in the city until departure.
Randolph Debaters at Thomas Jefferson Senior School sweep interscholastic honors with team members Janel Pomerani Roberta Patterson and Eileenbeth Watson leading five debates won in a strong varsity show.
Robert Wren aged 45 of 60a Lavaca Street received treatment for facial wounds. He was attended at City Hospital April for a kite incident. medical staff provided care and released him with no further charges noted.
Percy W Kitchens of Galveston reports two bandits slugged him near the Southern Pacific depot, stealing 350 dollars. Patrolman Barry captured one suspect near East Commerce and South Alamo. the second fled with the money in the opposite direction. Kitchens, working at Garvestan theater, described the ambush as an attempted mugging after he arrived in San Antonio.
Jean Francs Hyland alias John Arady and John Corcoran faced a federal judge over a hat theft from Lieut. W. Boawait at Port San Henato bachelors quarters. The government argued over who wore the hat as both pleaded guilty and were sentenced to three days in jail.
Five Mexican societies in San Antonio formed a united political organization on Thursday night to nominate and interview candidates for office. Flores was elected president of the joint association with Pedro Bo Heenan and Guilterma Clyperos as view presidents. Exurista Guinbon serves as secretary and Albert A as assistant secretary. Jose Oran is washer. Flores heads six committees to investigate different candidates.
The San Antonio Girl Scouts plan an Saturday afternoon celebration at the scout house on 634 West Myrtle Street. The event honors twenty-year anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America with a large eight candle cake. The first candle lights Mrs. Juliet Low, founder of the organization, and the last lights by boys from the citys oldest and youngest Boy Scout troops. Other candles are to be lit by Mrs. H. A. Klotz Emerson Junior School troop leader Mrs. George Wurguach national scout commissioner Mrs. J. K. Beretta San Antonio Council representative Ward Orsinger Eiwenls Club Girl Scout committee chair and Mrs. Charles Dusner Harlandale Girl Scouts head.
Judge Ro J McMiling prescribes a cure for aliens accused of entering the United States illegally. Guadalupe Mura and Wim Rodrigie faced terms with detentions and suspended penalties tied to deportation. Fernanda Vefor received a six month term in a separate case. The article notes multiple government reports and conditional sentences.
Prohibitionists plan a series of Sunday meetings under the auspices of the Prohibition Movement, with sessions at First Evangelical Church Westminster Presbyterian Church and other local congregations on South St Marys and Engle Streets. Speakers include Dr C Mestin Weekr of Titer Presbyterian and Rev Mer Bayles of First Evangelical, addressing the gatherings.
Mis Federal Reserve bank of Dali reports weekly resources totaling 15 497 000 dollars an increase of 18 776 100 from last week and 39 886 000 versus the 1932 week. Fills and securities totaling 224 000 show 50 00 rise from prior week and 11 440 000 above the same week last year. Reserves total 95 928 000 up 20 022 000 from last week and 95 241 000 above the 1914 week.
South San Antonio First Baptist Church invites members to Sunday services in work overalls to boost attendance. Rev. RG Besinam encourages both men and women to come in everyday clothes, saying new outfits should not deter participation despite spring and Easter borders.
Ernest Welch of Wetmore faces four indictments charging burglary and one of assault. He fled the state hospital during transfer. An officer says Welch was moved to Desert Colby hospital observation then to another facility before arrival at a city hospital for medical care on March 3.
Verdiel of dnattom setuval eOUBOS deemed the cause natural after funeral proceedings led by Justice Jahn R Shook Fund. Mrs. Juankn Pon died Thursday afternoon at 5178 South Tires airnet, with witnesses noting a sudden collapse before the San Antonio Upens game day activities in the city.
The advertising and rail freight sectors report a sharp check surge during the bank holiday. Railroads say checks disrupted shipments, with a 36 percent drop in freight activity after the holiday week compared with last year. Officials warn normal service will resume as checks are processed, while emphasizing no cause for alarm for employees.
Fifteen dump trucks with dual rear wheels are needed immediately for highway construction. The request is issued by A. W. Green, manager of the department of employment affairs. Full information available at the local employment office at 317 Delrosa Street.
A fire incident damaged a local store with reports noting roughly five dollars in property loss and emergency responders extinguishing the flames at the scene. No injuries were reported.
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