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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1934
Page
21
A fragment mentions Tax Commissioner Frank Bush- 4ex's book Glamorous Days and references a city scene near MOBy SEF around Zihei Plaza. The text is garbled but hints at a literary work revealing something about the author.
A lengthy piece discusses the book Buckskin and Bijadelath published by Naylor, outlining old West figures like Jesse James and Sam Bass, plus Texas Rangers and cattle feuds. It notes illustrations and a medical-social angle through Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer’s Lovelorn column with San Antonio visits by Meriwether and Notte relatives.
Mrs. F Jossphson of 106 East Ashby Place found burglars ransacking her home Wednesday evening. They stole $30 in cash and $50 worth of antique jewelry before fleeing. A vehicle theft was also reported near 200 block of Rusk Street and a car taken from a service station on 423 San Pedro Street Thursday.
Representative Kleber announced the national labor board would support Corpus Christi joining the Paxas board based in San Antonio. Eleberg urged the Corpus Christi chamber of commerce to back a local representative, while labor leaders Cottingham Noyes and Sherman were asked for recommendations. Officials reportedly unhappy Corpus Christi had not received representation on the Texas board.
An 18 month old, Marie Garcia, daughter of Lino culigla, was treated at Hoberta Green hospital after drinking kerosene. Another incident shows Mrs Estelle Pippin, 35, treated for injuries from a blasting accident at 200 Negidlitos street. PF Gonzales, 82, treated for facial burns at 319 Bust. Grayson street after a fall. Christiana Vasquez, 6, of El Paso, treated for injuries from a traffic crash at Blinendorf and Zer amara streets.
Herschel Graz alias Charlie Meyey faced a theft verdict after a jury found him guilty of stealing 1040 from Joe Sabaetfer of Cueto. He was sentenced Thursday to eight years in the state penitentiary. Attorneys indicated plans to file a motion for a new trial, with appeal possible if overruled.
Commissioner Jaca Rubiola pledged assistance to a Riverside beautification effort in the dawn town area. R. Goodwin, charter of carimeres Gilicial, said the plan includes planting beds of blue primary next year to enhance the riverside.
County official Charles A. Blevins reported a large rose garden near Ripley has produced several blooms. He noted the first rose appeared about ten days ago and an eight inch stalk later formed, with ongoing growth observed at the site.
Weimar March 22 The District 24-16 play tournament will be staged net April 43 16 renounded by Lenny Fevery debate woven Right counties WHT entrants Lee Caldwell Dewitt Goto Bastrop Favette
Raymondyville reports progress on a beach resort project with a legion post installing facilities along the highway from San Pevilla rast to Reddish hay. Roadwork continues as traffic resumes.
Early corn in Boxar county was almost totally destroyed by recent frost. County Farm Agent Prod W. BMaliy said the frost damage was severe in the high area around Kullyeld. Many farmers are now planting again. The damage was slight due to low trees in the area.
Edison middle school selects a “Will of Fame” with winners in girls and boys divisions. Girls include Harnice Leron, Eola McCown, Rubara Richards, Ruby Botdt, Tevecca. boys feature Elmo Elakkit, Mimic Dale, Dome Serrnn, Bibos Porter, Charles Bturtevane, Willard Mirburlis.
Sinton March 22 Charles Sieevey of Iveston designated to head county relief efforts for San Poticin as administrator for the CWA. He was transferred to another part of the state to oversee government work as Placet in charge of the relief program.
A garbled notice reports the Veterans Bureau will sell a sealed machine at 10 am on March 3 at the Enbd- Young tower via the local veterans administration office. The item is said to be no longer needed. A children story hour and later games at Central Christian church are also mentioned.
News notes that Sunny Bleving is named commodore of the Kentucky navy by Governor Ruby Laffoon after a commission request from County Tax Collector Maury Mayerick. Induction ceremonies for Blewitt are being prepared, with references to a beer inspector post in Bexar County and a potential "beer war" prompting readiness of Kentucky commanders.
Army loft entries led by Max Broukhorst prepare for two major races the Lone Star Flying Club 400 mile event from Whitesborough and the Topeka Mid-Continental race. General Dorey and Army Queen are among the entries from the Port Sam Houston pigeon lofts as top birds contest in national races with training flights scheduled Saturday in Whitesborough and Pilot Okla.
Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood commander of the Eighth Corps and Third Army postpones a planned inspection of the Fourth Corps area due to illness. He will proceed to Atlanta area to inspect Third Army and visit Fort Benning and the artillery school at Fort Bragg, remaining about three weeks. He had been set to depart Wednesday.
Gen. Walter C. Short commander of the Cavalry division at Fort Bliss is ordered home to await retirement on April 2. Brig. Gen. Hamilton Hawking currently heads the First Cavalry Brigade at Fort Clark and will report to Fort Bliss to assume command of the Cavalry division on April 2.
Dr Hugo Lieber of New York will showcase a hearing aid invention at a Pom Friday program. The League for the Care of Wearing sponsors the exhibition at the WLOLA building with Mrs. Lewis Krams Beck in charge. Participants include John Aneson Zelvd Pate Novina Owen Gladys Hodgce and Berl Pry.
Buai Brith will conduct a seventh international Alepi Aleph Sabbath observed by the San Antonio chapter No. 15 junior order of the Bal Brith at 8 p.m. Friday in the Agudas Aghim synagogue. Aleph Hyman Macnus will preside. services are in Hebrew and English with remarks by Atephi Mince Eastran and Louis Candy.
Elementery pupils from HiMf avenue school present Cinderella in a school pageant at 8 p m Friday in Harvnale high senior gymnasium led by Miss Alvers Griffin physical education teacher with direct supervision.
A government statement by Herbert Penks announces that 493 workers will be cut from GWA rolls. Six mandatory projects will proceed including locations Worxdlawn Obnas Aatneke parks Alamo San José Mission and the state hospital.
Three men burned in an oil well explosion near Whitsall were reported in critical condition at Santa Rosa hospital. Injured are Tom Draper 59 Whitgit owner of the well William Edwards 26 Pleasanton and Jim Burrows 18 Whitgott. Draper clothing burned off after the blast as gas fire persisted, with Edwards and Andrews treated by a Pleasanton physician. The Well emitted a 75 foot flare and left a 25 foot diameter crater as officials from Witherspoon Oil moved to contain the incident.
R O T C field day will be judged by Army and ROTC officers at Texas Military Institute Friday afternoon at 2. Brig. Gen. Francis Tes Parker will present ribbons and awards to winning contestants. Events include battalion parade, company competition, individual rifle and weapon contests, shelter tent decor, equipment race, and best dress contest.
In the trial seeking 431,500 damages for alleged malpractices, Dan J and John O Sullivan faced plaintiff arguments in Seventy third District Court. Judge F Terre opened for the plaintiff, with Judge J Brooks for the defense and other attorneys slated to speak for both sides in ongoing sessions.
Three men were treated after knife affrays on Wednesday in Melith. Thomas Resender, 30, was stabbed in the chest and arm during a clash at James and Fetomac streets. Ollie Julius, 44, of 319 St. James Street, was cut on the leg while trying to separate Resender and his opponent. Antonio Ponks, 38, of 422 Sin Vernandy Street, reportedly lost an ear in a nearby incident.
Brownsville reports the Matamoros cathedral spires damaged by last September’s hurricane will be rebuilt. A general program funded by a $85,000 print fund supports restoration and reconstruction efforts.
A United States district court session will be held on Saturday in April at Rantot, later renamed Thursby on April 2. The panel is expected to hear civil and criminal matters, with a week devoted to routine business.
A case testing a local ordinance prohibiting illicit distillation proceeded when attorney J. Prank Spears entered a guilty plea for defendant Mike Anata of 42 Muin Street. A $10 fine was imposed and the option to appeal was noted.
A divorce suit was filed against Rev. Welburn, pastor of the Government Hill Methodist Church, by his wife formerly a San Antonio public school teacher. The petition accuses repeated denials of the marriage, paternity of a child born November 15, 1993, and cruel conduct. Custody and alimony are sought, with temporary support of 75. The pastor denied all allegations in a statement, noting ongoing church duties and investigations.
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