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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1934

Page

17

Bud the Turtle Becomes Mrs Weaver's Weather Prophet

Mrs. Ben Weaver on Hot Wells boulevard shifts belief from old forecasts to a turtle named Bud. Bud spends winters sleeping under a rug while Mrs. Weaver plans spring planting only after he shows signs of awareness. Bud’s rare morning stroll accompanies a quirky scene of household superstition.

Ben Weaver Hot Wells Boulevard Br. Jarfoe Wealler Bureau Proudhog Mr. Renwicke Bud Jong We Bud

Teat Contest Sparks San Antonio Women Endorsement

In San Antonio women in patriotic groups back The Light Associated Hearst papers Mount Rushmore contest. They will submit texts and form local judging committees with 10 members. University leaders nationwide to read and judge entries, aiming to craft a 609 word epic carved in granite in the Black Hills.

San Antonio Light Hearst Interlor N. E Hopkins Eugene Hernandes Camp United Spanish War Veterans Atrs J. of. Grigsom Alamo The Daughters American Repubily Alm. Brauer American Legion Grissom Loyola Charles K. ‘Edmounds Pomona College Remwen Bird Conidental College James Blaisdell Claremont College Bro Ray Lyman Wilbur Leland Stanford Willam J. Lonergan San Francisco University Texas Alfred H. Rabe Bt. Macy's Universlty H. A. Constantineau Our Cody of the Lake College W. W. Jackson West Imporiatié College Detroit Board of Education Mount Rushmore Black Hills South Dekots Gutpon Borglui America Vivian

Children Catching Colds and How to Ward Them Off

The piece argues colds stem from a sluggish system and suggests a home plan to prevent biliousness. It promotes giving children a spoonful of plain California Syrup of Figs every few days as a gentle preventive remedy without harsh purges.

California

Pattick Mc Closkey Funeral at Old Trail Driver’s Home

Funeral services for Pattick Mc Closkey, longtime resident of Bast Antonio for 40 years, will be held from the family residence at 102 Pardes Street at 9 oclock Wednesday morning and from St. Cocetes Caltulie church at 9:30 a.m. Reverend Father S. Gerripa officiating. Interment will be in San Fernando cemetery. He was a grand jury bailiff at the time of his death.

Pattick Mc'Closkey Old Trail Pardes Street St. Cocetes Caltulie Church S. Gerripa Ing San Wer Nando Cemetery Bast Antonio

Union Elected to Head Association of State Officials

Justice of the Peace on F Onion Tuesday was reelected president of the Texas association of Justices of the Peace and Constables at a state convention in Houston. New officers include H OH, Bults of Waco, Campbell R. Overstreet of Houston, Ed Luita of Galveston, Culley W. Briges of Corpus Christi as executive secretary and treasurer, WW E. Kibell of San Antonio as recording secretary, and J. P. Mangum of Gruetown as sergeant-at-arms. A committee will meet in Gurpus Chriss on April 45 to set convention plans and advocate a constitutional amendment to abolish the fea system. No. 7 constable S. G. Gatti won the shooting contest.

Justice of the Peace F. Onion Texas Desociation of Justlers Houston H OH Bults Waco Campbell R.overstreet Ed Luita Galveston View Culley W. Briges Corpus Christi E. Kibell San Antonio J. P. Mangum

Road Report on Mexico at Road Released

Special report on the status of the Pan American Highway de Laredo to Mexico City by Leopardo Harris outlines the road being opened to traffic in two sections near San Calsa and Malalpa Motosi. The survey notes construction still in progress at times but traffic is restored in periods.

Highway de Laredo Mexico City Leopardo Haris Long San Antonio

Unclear OCR indicates military posting and dinner event

Fragmentary text mentions an officer transfer to adjutant duties in Dayton and a dinner at a Fort location. Names such as Capt. Thamag Hany and Captain Zwae Ig appear, with references to a significant change in air service roles and a supper led by S. Grey of Fort. The piece is garbled and yields few concrete details beyond tentative personnel and a dinner event.

Dayton Thamag Hany Will Zwae

Protest Aimed at US Enters League of Nations War Debate

A San Antonio Light protest urges Americans to oppose U S participation in the League of Nations and its world court. Propagandists backed by money seek to entangle the United States in foreign affairs and entangling alliances. The call to sign petitions asks readers to inform their representatives of true sentiment and forward signed petitions to Washington for delivery to the Senate.

United States Cube Pet Wits Cailistry League of Nations San Antonio Light Associated Hearst League of Nufiots Editsar San Antonia Washington Senate Citisens

New 3.0.0.6 Chief To Take Over Duties Saturday

Lieut. Col. Felix mosanuelli si larive arrives Saturday night in Omaha to assume duties as director of R. C. T. C. for the Seventh Corps area. Maj. Gen. Jolason Hage and Lt Col Enunninnuctii to replace Lent Col W. J. Cm holly in the San Antonio school system. The San Antonio board of education and Army officials plan action after a walkout by Jefferson Senior cadets months ago led to Lieut. Col. Fred Ray Jean being named commandant at the school.

Felix Mosanuelli Aron Seventh Corps Omaha Neb Sen Antonio Jolason Hage W. J. Cm Holly San Antonio Board of Education Nand Army Inter Jefferson Senior Scitnc Fred Ray Jean Schnel

Bozo to Visit City Schools on Tour of Shows

Bozo the clown continues a tour of city schools under trainer Capt. B. C. Low jet. He is slated for performances in multiple schools and will also appear before various laboratories in the area.

Bozo Eneo Contieti B. C. Lowjet Tumehem

Sheet Metal Contractors to Discuss Code Plans in San Antonio

A San Antonio meeting of sheet metal and reroofing contractors will discuss code plans. The session is set for a five day period starting at 820 Travis Street in the R. W. Archer Building. Speakers will include H. Flag, NRA official, and R. W. Archer, manager of the builders' cache.

San Antonio

Liquid Air Show to Open at Central Catholic High

Fiily James, who led three liquid air exhibits at the Chicago World's Fair, will headline a liquid air show sponsored by St. Ree University Chemical Society. The event is set for 8 p.m. Friday at Central Catholic High School.

Fliily James Chiltaga

O Brien Suit Trial Highlights Malicious Prosecution Claim

Testimony in the Peter and Paul OBrien suit shows former District Attorney Measkill alleging funds paid by the Sullivan in a case connected to the O Briens. Defense questions arise about alleged shortages and possible guilt while the trial enters its fourth week in Seventy Third District Court.

Peter Paul O'Brien Tin Thay D.A. Measkil WM. Aiknan Aikman McAskill O’briens Lslill

Army Air Officers Visit Danforth for Training Matters

Army Air Officers from Washington and Langley Field conferred with Brig Gen Charles Danforth, commander at Randolph Field, on training. Lieut Col Yount from Bolling Field, Major Dargua of Langley, Major Lyon from Washington, and Capt Trohck from the Air Corps office attended, remaining several days.

Washington Mangley Field Viraints Charles 3

Firebombing Attempt Reported At Residence Porch

Gasoline was tossed on a porch at 124 Show Street early Tuesday morning. The flames spread briefly before being extinguished by the occupants who were awakened by the noise. Mrs. McArthur offered no motive for the act.

Permission to Destroy 4 Slot Machines Requested

Applications for destruction of four slot machines are filed by Mus. City Patleeman GC J. Schabel 12 and Jonn Fanel. The devices are penny-era machines at 992 Bast Commerce Street in New Braunfels.

Mus Patleeman GC Schabel George Way Justice Tesco Worth New Braunfels R. Sheck Cork L. Reyes Icoarmerce

Two Youths Hit by Speeding Car Injure in Night Crash

Two youths were injured when struck by a speeding car on South Proba street after midnight. Jack Wilke, 20, suffered minor injuries after being thrown onto the car’s hood. Raymond Gaveis, 16, was knocked to the ground. Police found no driver and the radiator cap lay several yards away.

Dent Rovert B. Green Hospital South Prosa Street Jack Wilke Regina Chen Raymond Gaveis S13 Vireinit Boulevard Ted Deen Wile Wilke Cnr

Royster Sued Over Hangar Rental Dispute

Royster sued in County Court against Harry W. Rossier and Kathuslatt alleging unpaid rent for a Windwn hangar. Windward Rae Field Company claims Royster contracted to pay monthly rent from June 7, 1933, to June 18, 1934, totaling 525 dollars for the hangar. The case ties to a previously stolen fee and involves a federal district court connection.

Windwn Harry WR. Rossier Ofl Man Wyjatton Kathuslatt Win- Rae Field Company, Incorporated Royster

Salesman's Truck Robbed Again in Brady District

W T Smith a Meta ger dairy salesman reports his truck robbed again this week. Thieves took approximately 44 pounds of jhuster and 77 pounds last week. A Brady resident reports a missing purse containing 22 dollars from her seat in her car. Authorities noted the recurring thefts and ongoing investigation.

W.T. Smith Metager Dairy Eatry Duesday MF. Munire Brady Charles May Buoya Vista Uheat Place Hier Wheater

Tax refunds must be asked by March 18

Motorists who paid penalties for selling their license plates must file refunds with the county tax collectors before closing time March 18. William P. Brogan, in charge of the motor license department, said the refunds follow a state law extending the time to collect the $1 amount.

Asarch William P. Brogan

Bandits Loot Creamery Safe in Monday Night Heist

Two well dressed bandits entered the 5 B Knowlton Creameries office at 1415 West Sthamit Place with pistols and forced bookkeeper Jod Tus Witt to open the safe. Leonard yielded 500 in cash and 200 in checks totaling 700 dollars before the pair fled. Police later arrested four suspects, including a former employee, with Lemach listed at 2 Norwood Lane.

Dandita D. Leonard Jod Tus Witt 5. B. Knowlton Creameries West Sthamit Place Leonard Holly AIBA Harny Wao E. Relty Lemach

Textile talk by UT professor at San Antonio Junior College

Miss Eith Kirk, professor of the University of Texas extension department, will discuss textiles at a meeting of the interior decorating class at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at San Antonio Junior College. Visitors invited.

Eith Kirk Ind University of Texas Sanantants Junior College

Harlandale Man Announces Trustee Candidacy

Jawthet Halliday of 81 South Flores Street announced his bid for a Harlandale Independent School District trustee seat. He states he has lived in Harlandale since 1990 and will run in an election scheduled for April.

Jawthet Halliday South Flores Street Tiesdar Fehoul Harlandale

Pedestrian Hit by Car Injures Man at Austin and Tenth

Police report a 43 year old man, Waller Douet, was struck by a car at the intersection of Austin and Tenth streets early Tuesday. He suffered a leg injury and was treated at the scene.

Waller Douet Atseyh Austin Tenth Streets

Church Members to Hear Dr Dawson on Wednesday

Dr George Dawson of New Orleans will address the Charen oot Psychic Science membership at 2:00 and 8:00 PM Wednesday. The meetings are at Ret Men’y bal, 4242 Soledad Street.

George Dawson New Or‘eazis Charen Soledad Street

Bexar County Officials Fight to End Relief Commissary

A large San Antonio delegation plans to urge the Texas relief board to discard the county commissary system as a food distribution method. Local leaders claim it creates hardship for indigents while supporters argue costs remain similar. The administrator moves to cut 2399 workers from pay rolls as the commission meets again next week.

Bexar County Texas Relief Commission Guy Bonham Bons Hans Sete Austin Bontian San Antonio Lownie Irvin Lexar County Board of Welfare and Employment Stateul Trvin Commission NRA Elim Iinate Saz GWA

Bexar Motorists Face Brake Tests

J Antor Fett, Insgerro, State Highway Patrol official, announced in Bexar County that brake tests will be instituted for county motorists within a few weeks. A new device will exam the brakes of cars to determine efficiency, after roadside inspections by patrols.

Bexar Couhky State Highway Patrol J. A.ntorfett Insgerro

Box Car Breaking Brings Two Years Sentence

Martines of Goliad was sentenced to two years in prison by Judge W W Mercrory of the Minety-fourth District Court after pleading guilty to breaking into a box car on January 29. The sentence was dated February 1.

Yank Martines Goliad W. W. Mercrory Tit Minety-fourth District Court

Relief Activities Discussion by San Antonio Social Workers

The San Antonio Social Workers association will discuss current trends in public and private relief efforts. Albert Hensley, executive Secretary of the local Red Cross, will lead the discussion at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the M. M. GAL building.

San Antonio Social Workers’ Association Albert Hensley Red Cross

Woman Resigns Relief Post. Remains on National Committee

Mrs. Catherine Cohner, a Kentuckian and member of the federal emergency relief administration national committee, resigns her post but will continue as a member of the national committee. The notice is from Washington, March 19.

Oye Washington, Nd. C Catherine Cohner Gertoj Kentucky Hal Federal Emergency Relief Administration

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Tim Weaver Sao Marcos Suse Peel Iyee Oinls San Antonio Grant Thui K. Quin Paula Vivie Tyas Pippin Grige Grege Patrick McCloskey Pardee Street Tanlorner Union Association of State Officials Eport Mexico St. Fen S. Grey Fort CWA San Jose Mission Park Uncle Sam Res Bert de Ray Mpaskill Army Air Danforth Bandits SAFE Bexar County Operations Bexar Beverly Hills Josh
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