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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1935
Page
7
A brief South Texas cookery course highlights picking Spanish Dagger blossoms just before they open. The tender blooms, boiled briefly, are served with bacon and seasoning as part of regional culinary traditions.
A fragmented local column discusses edible cactus pears edible jellies and seasonal timing. It mentions pear apples a cactus dish napalitas and bread from mesquite beans. It also covers Carlo Morelli an opera singer revealed as Chilean tango enthusiast and a stage switch from engineering to singing.
Fragmented text discusses urban mood, New York New Mexico California reflectivity, and proposes funding to modernize the streetcar and auto era. Mentions Minuterpat auditorium curtain and dated arcades, with hints of PWA murals and civic nostalgia.
Three San Antonians, all riders on white-need hilt-and-row drivers, were recovering Wednesday after injuries. E C McSwain, 94, of 209 Dewitt Street, broke a leg crossing Louis Mores Street at Lubbock Street. Oscar Burlér, 26, of 14 Giehn Avenue, suffered cuts and bruises after being knocked down in the 300 block of South Flores Street. Delamer Bowers, 15, of 322 West Commerce Street, broke a shaft wrap when struck at San Matcos and West Commerce Streets while bicycling.
In County Court at Law No. 2 Judge Ondsies sentenced Bert Kenney of 302 South Presa Street and Ollie Innes of 213 Water Street after they pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying pistols. Each received one month in jail for the August 2 and March 14 offenses respectively.
Nine year old Barbara Almatwa daughter of Monts Blue, a motion picture actor, was in Hollywood hospital Wednesday with a serious attack of pneumonia. She became ill last Saturday while recuperating from influenza.
A March 1 to 15 check by Robert Pome of Grand Pits Mich shows 3874 automobiles from all states and seven foreign countries in San Antonio. The report notes a 210 percent rise from February and highlights a spike in out-of-state visitors as the winter resident, a thirteenth winter in the city, spends season in Texas.
Seven suits on bank stock assessments were filed Wednesday by state banking commissioner K. Brand in County Court at Law No. 1. Defendants named with amounts include Wild Blott $400, Thorne $400, Kroistontod Pinsek $200, A. W. Wilson $490, Ellis Chaney $500, ALG Konnipp $500, WR Kare $500.
AUSTIN March 20 Names of 100 furlough violators were released by Governor James V Allred to aid local officers in apprehension. The list includes 1 escapee who fled custody and did not return, 15 who vanished after being furloughed, and 24 who were incarcerated again after lapses while on furlough.
A crowd of about 2000 to 2500 striking pea shellers and supporters marched on a shelling plant owned by Jesus Montemayor in San Antonio. The mob targeted Rodriguez and Montemayor households, fired at and threatened family members, and police and detectives escorted the Montemayor family to safety as disturbances continued around the plant and Rodriguez home.
Alberto Gransto and Ralph Condalenza appeared before U S Commissioner Paul A Lackhart. They were placed under bonds of 2500 dollars each on charges of transporting six stolen autos from Chicago to San Antonio. The men are held for a federal court in Chicago.
Mrs Owen Kilday wife of the polite chief was admitted Wednesday to Vix Hospital for treatment of pneumonia. Spokesmen said her condition was not considered serious and she was resting comfortably.
A man was arrested for stealing a motion picture camera from the Foot Company store at 245 Alamo. A taxi operator and a passing driver alerted police after seeing a car flee the scene Tuesday night. Officer Culling and W. Lantsey traced the license, found the camera, and identified the suspect, a former employee. He was charged with theft in Justice of the Peace court before P. Gallion.
The Chicago Opera Company arrives on a special train and will perform at the Municipal Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Stars include Ruth Page and Myron Duncan, with Glade and Ventonetli among others. Cast details list multiple companies and sponsors as plans for the San Antonio visit unfold.
Raymond Cobb, son of baseball figure Ty Cobb, faces two battery charges in Redwood City court. Witness Julis Connor, a high school friend, testifies Cobb assaulted a girl after a February 12 party at his cabin, choking her and tearing her clothing during an attempt to have intercourse.
A Seguin group accuses Bexar County constables of obstructing traffic on the highway between San Antonio and Seguin. The complaint arrived by letter to the chamber of commerce, supported by Porlar Whaley, who called the matter fake. The Marble Falls chamber also protested highway 6 North congestion in a recent letter.
Enrollment figures show a rise as the school board reports 2154 new students increasing the total load to Wis0. The board met Wednesday to review the surge, noting a figure around 2677 over the year and the first term period.
Dr. Robert M. Hutchins of the University of Chicago will speak at a San Antonio open forum Thursday noon at 4. Introduced by Dr. Hi Benedict, the talk titled What’s Happening to American Race Stop? will be hosted by Chicago University Alumni and university directors and patrons.
Taxpayers paid nearly 750000 in back taxes during a five day grace period ending March 16. About 742287 was received by school district coffers with some checks still pending and penalties waived. The report noted the total paid, reflecting strong delinquent tax collections.
Firefighters from the local department battled a field blaze along the Gastroville road nine miles out, saving a tent holding 500 bushels of corn owned by Morris Kalson of 484 East Hildebrand Avenue. The fire started around 2 am and was extinguished before total loss. damage estimated between 100 and 400 dollars.
In Beverly California on March 20 a letter laments political and wartime tensions. The writer protests German actions and US policy, noting propaganda and the desire to avoid mortgage burdens while urging firm stance against Hitler. The text blends wartime sentiment with personal concerns about taxes and national unity.
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