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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1933
Page
18
In Kerrville area, treasure hunting passions run high as locals chase reports of buried hoards with questionable instruments. The Scientific Radio laboratories promote a metal detector and "divining" tools while skeptics warn of scams and warn against false promises.
Official canvass of the city election shows 28 638 votes cast. Quin led with 19 189 votes and Guerra headed the ticket with about 500 lead over rivals. City officials plan oath of office next week, with four re elected commissioners and others facing defeat in the Citizens league ticket.
Southwest Texas Archaeological Society launches a campaign to raise money and food for day laborers on a June West Texas Basket Maker shelter excavation. George C. Martin says donors support workers who cover their own expenses while the Witte Museum hosts donations. The project aims to test new Southwest ancient inhabitant theories and preserve artifacts from private collectors and rival museums.
Manuel Saura, 19, of 518 Pentti Street, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for minor injuries after a collision on South Alanon Street. The incident occurred near 409 flick of the street. details were not fully clear in the report.
A troubled county meeting saw a group rallying to double local property tax rates for schools. Voters in the rural district near the Raneen road considered raising funds, canvassed the ballots, and declared the results official after a tense session.
Jacob Shaffer and five other San Antonians, labeled as Communist agitators, faced deportation probes as they formed a San Antonio Unemployed council. They demanded cash relief, rent and utility relief, free school meals, medical care, and unemployment insurance, rallying at Maverick Park under H. Dixon. Police mingled with the crowd as speakers urged action while a chorus of guitarists performed amid tensions.
Police investigate an assault at a cafe leaving a man with severe facial and neck injuries. Witnesses describe a hostile encounter at the cafe. authorities seek a suspect in connection with the Thursday incident.
City Detective S. R. Canty recalls an incident on Nash Center Street where a Black man, arrested for attempting to steal a car, asked to discard his footwear and then delivered a blow to the officer’s head with a shoe. The assailant offered no apology or explanation.
The seizure of B17 pirtla of beer led to charges of violation of the prohibition act against John Biarirood and Tom Jungman. They appeared before United States Commissioner Paul A. Tockhart at 1 p.m. Tuesday and were held in Reser county jail Thursday in default of bonds of 700 and 500 dollars after entering not guilty pleas. Other detainees on Thursday in default of bonds or under charges for violation of the national prohibition act included Santos Vasquez, Victor Degalla, Manuel Arisos, and Santiago ea.
Charles A. Jones sues McCrory Stores in federal court claiming a metal protrusion on a sidewalk caused a fall. An agreed judgment was entered by Judge R. J. McMillan on March 2, 151, with damages stated at $890.
Benin Sariis, 33, of Potomac atveys, received emergency care at Robert B. Green hospital after starch spilled on her hands and face resulting in burns. The incident occurred Wednesday, and treatment was administered for the injuries.
A 75 year old New Braunfels resident, Mrs. Dessie Manning, was kidnapped and driven to Los Angeles, where she was allegedly coerced and drugged. She was later rescued after signaling for help near Roosevelt Park. Manning had been living in New Braunfels since her husband’s death and had been under the care of an elderly women’s home. Detectives pursue suspects as Manning recovers in hospital.
Biard was elected governor of the Liats club district BA, the largest in the United States, at the close of the district convention at the Menger hotel. Corpus Christi will host next year’s meeting in May. Biard will attend Linn’s international convention in St Louis July 11 to 14 and speak. The district arches ahead with new distinction as membership rose, the Vorlandaly club increased from 35 to 123 since January 1. About 150 attended with Mayor C K Quin and others presenting remarks.
Col Jones, set for Hawaii duty this fall, received a past presiding award from San Antonio Chapter No. 1, National Sennuthers, and Sinut. James D. Crehart was signed to fill the president's role as Col Jones attended the meeting of the Caving club. He has been hospitalized for the past four years at tinty al sla- Ulan hospital.
Ed win G Black, 42, a former assistant city attorney, filed arrangements in Washington after a five year period linked to New York in the justice department. He appeared before the mayor and chamber as assistant city attorney with a working history in New York. His widow, Mrs Hillbin Tack, is noted with acm and, and the record references ongoing legal matters.
A city planning committee proposes a two year program to employ residents by undertaking construction projects. An appeal to the Senate committee of Dankine and currency seeks Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans for local planting and public works. Kincaid presented the appeal to the late Mayor Chatter and the administration plans telegraphic lobbying to gain support.
Temple Beth El schedules Mothers Day services under Pi Tau Pi auspices at 3 A.M. Rabb Ephraim Frisch will give introductory remarks with Sylvan Nonthang Wil assisting. Program includes Bernard Goldberg Herman Glostevinsy and Mrs Tryin Stone. A mothers and daughters tea follows Saturday morning service.
Reservations are being made by boys of all ages in the boys division of the M. Cy. 4 for an inspection trip to Randolph Field on Saturday. Ellison Echterhorf acting, guides Wil Slow and others will accompany the group in Greyhound buses to the field for sanctioned tours and demonstrations.
Word reaches that trombone player Bill Clemments of the Indie Herman Waldman orchestra died suddenly while en route from San Antonio to Houston after completing a engagement with the Gunter Hotel. The signal loss occurred west of Horaton, ending a brief but active musical career with the band.
A fragmented note reports Kiwanis observances honoring mothers with special programs at a communal meeting. Mentions Dr. Wit ter Anthony and Howie Ohv Matherk, plus Mt and soprano Mhy Tilman in unclear context.
Mrs C R Beretta, as San Antonio Museum board president, announced the continued effort of the Witte Memorial museum amid financial cuts. Officers elected Wednesday include vice presidents and secretaries, with a large directorate and advisory roster featuring local civic and museum figures, including Porters and mayors.
Piano tournament scheduled for Saturday morning at the YWCA features multiple classes for grade school through seniors. Miriam Gordon, of the Texas School of Fine Arts, will judge the event.
Announcement notes Al Mien named to staff to fill vacancy created by the death of Edwin G. Blark. The change was observed Thursday, with formal notice issued Wednesday.
San Antonio endures unseasonably high temperatures with 95 to 97 degrees reported. Forecast calls for 4C? Thursday through Friday with 74 degrees and increasing cloudiness. Dust from parched West Texas is lowering visibility to about six miles, moon appears red due to dust.
AUSTIN May 1L im Pat on Neif of Wree, president of Baylor Waiverall and former governor of Texas, today was named by Mrs Ferguson as a member of the park board. Guek F. Orbanke of Austin also was appointed to that board. Other appointments sent to the seal by Mrs Ferguson were Directors of the College of Arts and Letters Kingsville, Ga Farr of Alice, James Dugherty of Breville and Richard Ruckman of Kames City.
In 1908 at 1908 Nort Olive street, Bob Sater was fined 5 dollars plus costs totaling 17.26 after a conviction on a Thursday before Justice Joan FP Orion. Detectives Frank Moore and JB Teanard filed the complaint alleging Tant re carried the body of Jack Sadler away from San Antonio for burial without a burial and removal permit.
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