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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1933
Page
15
An unruly ventriloquist in Denver Heights amuses drivers and deputies, while San Antonio figures in arts chatter. G W Classen and Marie Heilman are mentioned amid a mix of local cultural items, from magazines to school operettas and advertising pages.
A victim described being robbed by three masked men at Alto apartments and Soledad streets near Mar Un, forced at gunpoint to surrender $9 before fleeing. Police were told the suspects fled toward Butano or Chestire and Daweon streets, with the incident around 3:30 PM Sunday.
Miss R Maxwell reported a theft from a car on Elmira Street where jewelry and personal items valued at more than 150 dollars were taken. She said the car was parked near East Elmira when the theft occurred and notified police Monday after returning from a Sunday event.
Beneficiaries to hold a pension meeting at the police room Monday. Officials mention a special session to discuss benefits and entitlements for eligible members. Local groups urge attendees to bring identification and relevant documents.
Patrols search for an escaped inmate linked to Matlin County as authorities chase the prisoner named Muned Dar Rabb reported missing from a county facility. Investigators warn the public and urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
In South San Antonio, World War veterans returned home after a one day American Legion convention. Resolutions urged continued federal support for the National Guard ROTC MC, and opposed proposed army reductions. A hospital for Fort Sam Houston was discussed as part of broader veteran aid. Rev Don Lanning presided and was named delegate to Chicago. Speakers included Judge William Murray Mayor G K Quin and others. The women’s auxiliary held two meetings.
Bexar County commissioners voted to halt issuing any more payroll checks from the general fund for Judge Frost Woodhull. The action followed the judge’s motion under a new state law. His salary, already reduced from 12900 to 5000 dollars, was largely funded by fees in probate court, with part previously drawn from the general fund each month.
Mrs J C Griswold and Mrs Eula Mitchell depart San Antonio by train for El Paso to join Sam Antoninas and other ladies including Mrs Volney Taylor Mrs L Dacies Mrs W T Mesbit and Mrs C McKinney for the state Pan-American Round Table meeting in El Paso this week.
Rates to Juarez offered by 8 P A round trip are 221.45 with Southern Pacific for the national Yelda and exposition at Juarez moving the Rio Grande. J T Monroe passenger traffic manager says tickets go on sale May 4 with a return limit to leave El Paso May 6.
City Health Officer Dr W A King and nurse Miss Giile Maddux urged parents to immunize children against diphtheria. They noted 1% deaths from the disease last year and called this the best time of year for immunization.
Mrs Aimee Blering registrar of vital statistics urged San Antonians to file all birth certificates now. She noted Texas is not included in a U S chamber of commerce survey that requires at least 94 percent of births to be registered.
Rome reports ten children under ten killed in past three days in Venuce and Ravigo provinces after vaccination with the imperfect vaccine. Several others seriously ill. Authorities investigate vaccine safety and response.
A Newark fire trap trapped a woman, Maria Oonenles, 33, in a residence on Monterey Street. She suffered burns before firefighters rescued her and transported her to Robert B. Geren Hospital. The blaze caused structural damage and arrests are being investigated.
An escort from Fort McIntosh the Laredo chamber and Mexican military reps will meet the Texas highway commission party north of Laredo Tuesday afternoon. Led by W R Bly the group will leave San Antonio Tuesday night for Mexico to inspect the Pan American highway between Monterrey and Mexico City. Members include TD K Mardin Gibb Gilchrist Dick O Terrell Ray Lee J W Brigg and officials led by Mayor C K Quin with a send off at the municipal auditorium.
The trial of a suit seeking an accounting for 1.9 million dollars allegedly transferred from C. C. Julian Oil and Raggibles company to Texas was postponed by Judge 8. G Tayloe in the Forty-fifth district court. A preliminary hearing for plaintiff receiver John W. Harreld was set weeks ahead, with a jury trial previously planned for Monday, and the case names L. B. Boling and others as defendants.
Fresendo Rodrigues was jailed on a $50 bond after pleading guilty before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockburn following a raid on a house in the 360 block of Nelgade street. A 40 gallon still 160 gallons of mash and whiskey were seized along with equipment for manufacture. Tuan Teevin of 1414 West Balinas street pleaded not guilty in another charge and a hearing set for May 5 with bond at $756.
Ferdinand Pecora, counsel for the senate banking committee, notified Chairman Fletcher he would be ready to proceed with the open investigation of J. P. Morgan and Company and other private bankers. He reported progress of his New York inquiry into the private banking situation, dated May 23.
Mrs Marie Belmont of Harlan? dale was treated Monday after she swallowed glass slivers and suffered facial cuts when a stone from a passing car shattered a windshield on a Pleasanton road auto she rode in. She was taken to Robert B. Green hospital. Tur Amprics
A Broadway shop at 242 Broadway was burgled over the weekend with no items missing. Police report says burglars appeared to seek money, but nothing of value was taken.
President Roosevelt approves 103 Civilian Conservation Corps forestry camps in national parks of the Eighth Corps area. Texas is not included due to no national parks. Colorado will have 34 camps, Arizona 28, New Mexico 24, Wyoming 23, with additional camps planned in other corps regions. Camp Bullis in Texas will condition residents for reforestation before transfers to New Mexico or other camps pending state approvals.
A series of traffic mishaps left multiple people injured. Joe Hulzar, 22, of 19 South Flores Street, received bruises and later injuries treated at Robert B. Green hospital. Carreon, 32, of 330 Monterey Street, and others suffered injuries treated at county hospitals after a collision at Monterey and Saladu Streets. Mike Garza, 27, of 226 Polaris Street, FP. L. Graham, 46, of 227 West Taco Avenue, were treated after being knocked down by cars. J. F. Compton, 68, of 129 Jackson Street, was reported struck by a cat but taken home.
Federal court's May term began Sunday with Judge R J McMillan presiding and a 25 member petit jury seated. Appearance and equity cases, excluding war risk insurance, will be set for announcements Tuesday morning, with law cases for the week of May 29 and rare cases for June 5. The first case, R J Davis vs Phoenix Assurance Company Limited of London, seeks 5500 damages for a fire insurance policy.
In Washington May 1 1 President Roosevelt’s bid to cancel or reduce many government contracts was sharply narrowed by a House appropriations sub committee to apply only to transportation contracts. The full committee meets tomorrow to decide on this authority as part of independent offices budget estimates.
Governor Miriam Ferguson signed a mortgage foreclosure moratorium bill in Austin on May 1. The measure, approved by the Legislature last Friday, aims to pause foreclosures to aid homeowners amid economic strain.
A crude notice urges a Gelendly mass meeting in front of the Bexar county courthouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to protest fore closure and mortgage firms. The missive promises trouble and calls for armed readiness, while officials call the action radical and say no substantial threat is seen. Chief Deputy J. J. Lawrence notes no organized plot and mentions relief bills in the legislature.
Two soldiers Private John Witherspoon 24 Fort Bam Houston and Private Tom A Scott 23 Quartermaster department Randolph Field were slashed on face and throat by two Mexican assailants. Police said Witherspoon throat was cut from ear to ear as they fled toward a Delgado street house. A police report says two Mexican men with razors attacked one soldier each after stopping their car with two girls on the running board guiding them. Military police pursued to Santa Rosa infirmary and then army hospital Bath. One of the assailants and another man were taken into custody by city detectives Perrow and Trartman.
Four suspects were arrested Monday in a burglary sweep tied to thefts at Green Tree cafe Robry cafe and a drug stove. A man broke into Green Tree cafe and Robry cafe with two youth accomplices nabbed at Service drug store. Patrolmen Butler and Zapatta recaptured a fleeing suspect while another pair were stopped near Dick Collins and Soledad streets by Officer Newman.
Four year old Bobbie Jean of Mason was hospitalized at Robert B H Green hospital after a spring chigger infestation. Parents reported the child stayed away from home before returning with bites. details indicate a medical response for the bites and related symptoms.
Two rallies are planned in Crockett School area and Highland Park on Monday at 7 o clock. The Feohonin ticket, consisting of incumbents, will hold a mass meeting at Highland Park to coincide with the Crockett gathering.
A G Dismunts of Oklahoma City pleaded guilty in Court No 1 to stealing a dress valued at 87 50 from Sears Roebuck on April 19. Judge McCollin Birnett fined him 10 and costs and sentenced him to five days in the county jail. Roy Berryman, address unknown, pleaded guilty to embezzlement under 50 and was fined 25 with 30 days in jail. J and M and O Coan of 13 South Teona street accused Berryman of misusing funds to buy vegetables and liquor, Berryman admitted his guilt saying he got drunk and spent the money.
Judge WS Anforvon charged the new grand jury for a month term. Foreman George T. Allensworth and members Ar mest J. Altgelt Capt. G. B. Carter John Haile Amon Hart Frank Pay yelka Sr Kenneth Peery Dick Prassel John W. Richardson D. P. Sheridan F. S. Michael and Malcolm G. Simon sworn in. Judge Anderson urged sparing indictments to avoid wasted county money and repeated that defendants are not tried on multiple indictments.
An 11 year old, Paul F Lang of Tiga colony, survived a ruptured appendix after emergency surgery at Raber Green Hospital. Medical staff noted the child’s remarkable rally two days into the crisis, following a febrile episode reaching high temperatures.
A dope smuggling attempt failed Sunday night when a man nearby was found with a small box attached to a string and a tangling wire along St. Mary’s Street near the cavuer fire station. Fire Captain BR Earnest discovered the box containing grains of dope, ending the incident.
Hospital notes 722 emergency cases with 22 treated during a single period. One patient required a ward transfer and multiple operations were performed, including 42 major procedures. Local staff cited strain on ER due to influx.
San Antonio youths toured city business and industrial sites Monday as part of National Boys Week observance. Kiwanis leaders, led by Dean Flowers, arranged the business tour and will have the boys present reports at the May 19 club meeting. The effort is sponsored by the San Antonio Boys Work Council with broad civic support.
Suspect Trevino at 142 Camm street told police the name of a man who allegedly fired on him near his home late Sunday. Elias Elam, 24, of Leastrost, was severely beaten by a man who attacked him with a weapon. Four men were sought for beating Aloned Williams, 34, of East Craig piice on Broadway late Sunday.
Madame Ida Chernoff, named beauty culture authority, arrives in San Antonio to present demonstrations on charm health style and weight reduction. She will appear daily at Joske's at 10:30 PM and 2:30 PM during the week with her own line of beauty preparations.
A 17 year old girl Maeie Gashra of 81 Saul Walter Street was terrorized by a prowler who climbed through a bedroom window early Sunday. Police searched Monday for Aanlegra following the incident as the girl’s mother Mrs Santos Onsteo aided officers.
A report notes the theft of a wristwatch valued at 250 dollars from Dr Amos Chaves at a Jefferson hotel. Police said the incident occurred Monday and involved a wristwatch valued at 300 dollars on Sunday.
Nationwide observance of President's Day honors Franklin D Roosevelt at White House and across the country. Churches join in, radio stations air tributes, and citizens offer prayers for strength to carry on amid economic challenges. Postmaster Darley speaks in New York praising Roosevelt as a decisive leader.
Washington May 1 President Roosevelt sent thanks for messages from citizens after the nationwide observance of the President's Birthday. More than 1200 telegrams and even more letters filled the White House mail stack as the president urged the press to convey appreciation to the senders. The day’s mail reached a record 7000 letters and telegrams, well above the 4000 daily average for the administration.
Street Commissioner Paul E. Steffler presided over the weekly city council meeting Monday in the absence of Mayor C. E. Quin. The mayor attended the ordination of Father Eramett Benedict Kalottie at San Fernando Cathedral.
WILL RODDS recalls attending a gridiron dinner for President Roosevelt in Washington. He praises newspaper men for clever jests and highlights the lively speeches as a grand, entertaining event with sharp lines about public figures and political life.
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