Antiquated San Antonio Curiosities and Show Biz Notes
A fragmentary column by Jeff Davis and R A Porter discusses Freaks and Believe It or Not acts sought for the Chicago World's Fair. It mentions tamale origins debated by George Caryell, Drew's time as a soldier of fortune, and plans to bring Don Redman and the Mills Brothers through the Texan tour. References to Tim Griesenbeck, Kerr, Merr, Maltox, Graves, Huntress, and New Braunfels roofs appear amid lively city notes and entertainment chatter.
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R.A. Porter
Ban Antonin
Ely
Chicago
Uume
George W. Caryell
San Antonio
Mexico City
Coryell
Mexico
Directors to Study Oil Problem in San Antonio
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will discuss federal control of the oil industry at its board meeting at the Gunter Hotel Thursday forenoon. Mundas P H Swearingen, chairman of the gas committee, to introduce new committee members as the oil and gas outlook in Texas is reviewed.
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C.C
San Antonio
Youth treated for body knife wounds near home
Police reported Colunga 1 of 1011 South Leonna treated Monday at Robert B. Green hospital for knife wounds inflicted by several men near his home Sunday. Ferkins Battery 0 Twelfth Battalion witnessed a second attack during the same incident. Details of the plan and attendees remain unclear.
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Colunga
South Leonnatreat
Robert B. Green Hospital
Ferkins
Twolfth
Victim Says Paid Gunman Shot Him In Abdomen
The injured man, a 27 year old radio worker, alleges a gunman fired at him in a hospital Sunday after a dispute. Authorities say the suspect is unknown, and the victim is being treated for abdominal injuries.
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Amenime
Sneher
IMM
Robert
Groceries distributed as RFC funds aid relief effort
Central Relief committee and workers handed out the last groceries purchased two weeks ago with RFC funds. Oscar Powell said no word from Lawrence Westbrook on RPO funds, but HYG checks were expected within two days. Food included red cross staples. Work resumed Thursday with RFC funds, after the legislature approved a $20 million state bond issue. A local unemployed delegation urged Governor Ferguson to back the bill.
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le Rfc
Thursdey
Wendler
REC
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Shook Named Special Prosecutor to Judge Post
Mayor Quin appoints Phil Shook Jr as special prosecutor to become judge of the Deecperation court on June 1. City council ratified the move. Matlock to exit for a city attorney role. Chambers will fill the special prosecutor post and inherit Shook's salary.
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Phil Shook Jr
Ais
GC. &. Quin
Shook
A. L. Matlock
Ibaras
Chambers Brook
B. Chambers
G. M. Chambers
Mallock
Quin
Matlock
Mayer Chambers
Chambers
Former Indianola Residents to Meet in Rin Vista Park
Former residents of Indianola and descendants now in San Antonio will gather at Rin Vista Park in Victoria on May 21 for a reunion announced by James Hatch. The San Antonio group will be joined by former Indianola residents from Cuero Tasca and nearby towns for lunch and a motor trip to the site of Indianola, long destroyed by a hurricane.
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Indianola
San Antonio
Rin Vista Park
Victoria
James
Hatch
Cuero
Tasca
Three Wounded in Attack at Househeadline
Three people were lightly wounded when a man fired a shotgun through the front door of the home of Mrs. Stell Uravas at 408 North Colorado Street. The victims include Mrs. Uravas, wounded in the face, shoulder, and chest, and her nephews Alfred Smith, 15, and Rudolph Galan, 19, both residents on North Colorado Street. The alleged gunman was reported under arrest.
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Stell. Uravas
Colorado Street
Uravas
Alfred Smith
Rudolfa Galan
North
Suspects Questioned Over Baltimore Gun Attack Wounding Garcia
County authorities grilled several suspects Monday in connection with the Baltimore shooting. A. A. "Tano" Garcia, grocer of 06 Cameron Street, was seriously wounded after resisting two bandits Saturday night. Garcia was shot in the abdomen and remains in critical condition.
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Rothery
Balti
A. A
Tano" Garcia
Cameron Street
Garcia
Rie Amavis
McAllen Man Subdues Thieves After Cantaloupe Theft
W. H. Sheppard of McAllen stopped two men he surprised stealing a bushel of cantaloupes and a suitcase on Haymarket Street Monday morning. The thieves dropped the fruit. Sheppard alerted police who investigated the incident.
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McAllen
W. H. Sheppard
Haymarket
Sheppard
Bandits Rob Driver After Charter Car Theft Report
Police seek two bandits who forced a taxi driver to drive them on Somerset road and robbed him of money and his car. The incident involved driver gd. H. Serple of 514 Divan street and occurred Monday.
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Sutherland Spring
Misdirected Theory on Fatality in Preor Texas
A San Antonio author asserts the victim was not James Ernest Gray but another man, claiming a theory of mistaken identity. Gray’s brother, Detective BR Gray, supports the view that the deceased had no known relation to him and that no arrest had been made.
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San Antonio
Monany
James Ernest Gray
Preor
Texas
Giry
BR. Gray
Roosevelt Seeks Congress Talk on Sales Tax Plan
President Roosevelt summoned congressional leaders to a White House conference to discuss a proposed general sales tax of a little over 1 percent to fund a vast public works program. The plan aims to raise about 220 million dollars annually for sinking fund and interest needs. Representative Burns said the meeting would decide whether the levy could be adapted.
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Washington, D
White House
Roosevelt
Burns
Jevy
Amperton
Mitchell Jurors Sworn in Tax Case
New York May 15 jurors were sworn in a tax evasion case against Charles E. Mitchell former chairman of National City Bank The panel includes alternates to cover illness and was completed after an unexpected setback The court adjourned until tomorrow as evidence hearings were prepared
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New York
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
Ing
Aicknens
Temple League to Present Fantasy Production at Temple Beth-El
The Temple League will stage a musical fantasy titled Reaming Back to Rome in a temple community center Tuesday night at 8 30 o clock Nearly every foreterm country will be represented by song or dance in the on scene production
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Song Por Dance
Five Injured in Weekend Auto and Motorcycle Crashes
Five people were injured in weekend traffic incidents, with no serious injuries reported. George Larkin, 14, of 7729 Lent abreel, suffered a fractured skull after being struck by a car near Woodlawn lake. Arnold Lee, 30, of 213 Twenty second street, sustained a broken left shoulder and foot in a collision in the 600 block of South Flores street. Andrew Taylor, 23, of Sonora street, was lightly hurt when his auto was struck in the 500 block of Nogales street. Tomas Castro, 51, and Francisco Munoz, 36, of 924 Monte ama street, were injured when their car overturned. American-
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George Larkin
Woodlawn Lake
Arnold Lee
Bouth Flores Street
Andrew Taylor
Sonora Street
Nogaies Street
Tomas Castro
Monteama Street
Francisco Munoz
Pilot Suffers Cats in Crash Near Cement Plant
George Barnes civilian pilot living at 214 Avenue A suffered minor injuries when his plane spun and crashed about 500 feet near the San Antonio Fork and cement company plant on Sunday. He climbed from the wreckage, walked 500 feet to a roadside stand, and was taken by autoists to Santa Ross infirmary with only cuts and a forehead welt reported. He planned to leave the hospital Monday.
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George Barnes
Avenue A
San Antonio
Alicodants
Barnes
Art Circle Talks On Rivera Paintings In Local Homes
Mrs Emily Edwards de Canta brana of Mexico City leads a series of round table discussions on Diego Rivera's art at local homes in Rivera area. The event began last week at the Spanish governor's palace with a round table after a display of some Rivera works. Meetings continue at Mrs Marvin Koogler Atkinsons home and at Mrs Rena Maverick Greer home with Greer, president of the Conservation society, hosting the Tuesday gathering at 6:30 PM.
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Emily Edwards de Cantabrana
Mexico City
Diego Rivera
Marvin Koogler Atkinson
Etrek
Rena Meverick Greer
The
Conservation Society
Reserve Officer Wins Promotion
Rayburn of San Antonio rises to major in the cavalry reserve after a promotion at Eighth Corps headquarters. Oliver T. Egan of Randolph Field also receives a commission as second lieutenant in the Adjutant General's reserve.
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Jack 5. Rayburn
San Antonio
Het Fenant
Cavalry
Ninamonth
Eighth Corps Firea
Oliver T. Egan
Randalph Field
Henlmmant
Automobile Mired in Mud Basis of Insurance Suit
Mrs Corrnne Maynra Anderson of McLennan County sues after her husband Irwin Be mon Auderaan died driving into a mudhole on Sept 30 1932 near Del Rio Kerrville area. She claims $8000 accident policy limits plus $300 damages and $1500 attorney fees. Travelers Protective Association issued $500 accidental death benefit. Anderson spent about an hour and a half before car could be freed using stones, posts, and brush.
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del Rio
Kerrible
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Anderson
Bvd
Cloner
Andersson
Scout Talks Are Slated for Training Course
Dr. R Whiteside scoutmaster Troop 9 and Steven Hawkes scoutmaster Troop 4 will address Scouts at the training course. Whiteside speaks on Making of Troop Programs and Hawkes on Patrol Unit in Scouting. Be prepared for demonstrations and closing ceremonies led by Beaver garrot. Thirty one scouts attended the first session. William A Scholz named Repulmaster with Habre and Berry as assistants. senior leadership listed including Sisse Bowman Williams Thayer and Fischer. Cat Bryan as secretary.
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R. Whiteside
Steven Hawkes
Whiteside
Hawkes
A. Hauba
William A. Scholz
Paul Habre
Wuusm Berry
E. D. Sisse
R. Bowman
H. S. Williams
G. B. Thayer
R. B. Fischer
Cat Bryan
Furlong to Report Pan American Highway Progress
William H. Furlong of the chamber of commerce will write an article on progress of the Pan American Highway from Laredo to Mexico City after an inspection trip. Rews, director general of the Pan American Union in Washington, requested the publication for the union's monthly bulletin.
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Willian H. Furlong
Chamber of Commurcealadway Department
Laredo
Mexico City
Rews
Pan-American Unnion
Washington, D. C
Union
City Commission Approves Major Sewer and Debt Payments
The city commission Monday approved several appropriations including 37,000 to retire notes on borrowed operation funds, bringing total budget debt applied to 269,000. Additional items include 12,063 for 11 sanitary sewer bonds and one paying bond, 149 for merchants' bills, and 1401 to George Bromboyeh for Sanitary Sewer work on Ancona Street. Bay American-
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Tv Commission
George Bromboyeh
Ancona Street
Vets Invited to Caverns Visit by Boerne Chamber
A formal invitation from J. K Lansing secretary manager of the Boerne chamber of commerce was issued to the veterans attending the VFW convention in San Antonio. The notice announced a visit to Kendal county's Fairy Caverns near Boerne on a designated convention day by SAM Houston post members.
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Caverns
J. K Lansing
Boerne
Maury Maverick Returns to Office After Convalescence
Tax Collector Maury Maverick came back to his duties Monday after nearly a month at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester New York for treatment of war wounds. Contors de, doctors who attended, deemed it necessary for him to operate, and Maverick expressed gratitude for messages and telegrams during his convalescence.
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Maury Maverick
Mayo Brothers Cline
Rochester
Mine
Maverick
Meridian man given concurrent five year terms for taxi holdup
In the Ninety fourth District Court on Monday Presinn Goteher of Meridian Texas was found guilty of robbery with firearms in a taxi hold up of driver Johnnie Cole on January 31. Accomplice Garland Thompsay was sentenced to seven years.
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Meridian
Presinn Goteher
Texam
Dieaden
Wan Glyan
Johnnie Cole
Pebrusty I
Garland Thompsay
Eugel Lash
D Amerleen
Stiff Dope Case Sentences Highlight Fed Court
In federal court Judge DuVal West handed out lighter sentences for liquor offenses while harsher terms went to drug charges. Ralph Wise claimed he never sold stigmy-caated pills to a supposed federal investigator who turned out to be an undercover buyer. Wise received six months. Arthur Mortis drew three years. Aaron L. Bryan got 30 days, with fines or fast pay planned. Lews H. Dohr, admitting to multiple offenses, faced 45 days and a $150 fine as part of consolidated information on whiskey and beer charges. The cases reflect mixed penalties amid ongoing dry state pressures and enforcement.
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DuVal West
Ralph Wise
Russell Wine
United States District Attorney
Wise
Wine
Arthur P. Mortis
Deavenworth Om
Thea Simmang
Aaron L. Bryan
Bryan
Choyech
Lews H. Dohr
P Wille
U S Joins Suit Against Bonders and Mill Power Firm
The United States joins a suit against Bonders’ and Mill-Power Supply Co of Charlotte North Carolina over alleged electrical work performed at Fort Sam Houston. The government seeks monetary penalties and a claim for $713.95 for supplies amid a dispute involving Harrison Wright Co and American Realtors.
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Mill
Ghariotte
N.C
Harelsoo Wright
Fort Sam Houston
Harrison Wright Company
Cles Lea
Peel San Mousson
Ute Aiaint
Tar Plaia
S.A
Protests Block North St. Mary's Mortuary Parlor
Ethel Draught opposed a proposed funeral parlor at 1122 North St. Marys Street near Dr. J. B. Wagoner home. A hearing before the city commission was planned for next Monday with residents citing property concerns. Other locals differed, including Phulus Kershel ally Central Catholic High School, while Bixher residents signed a statement of no objection. Nat M. Washer sought permission for erection of the funeral home.
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Ethel ‘T. Draught
Hop
St. Mary's Street
J. B. Wagoner
New Street
Phulus Kershel
Central Catholic High School
Bixher
Iy Nat M. Washer
Two Teens Face Burglary Charges In 185L West Poplar Street Case
Felix Gonzales and Pele Crus, both 17 and of 1058 Leal Street, were named in burglary and theft charges filed in Justice of the Peace John F. Onion's court. They allegedly burglarized Joseph F. Gallagher’s drug store at 185L West Poplar Street on April 11.
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Felix Gonzales
Pele Crus
Court of Justice of the Peace
John F. Onion
Joseph F. Gallagher
Man Drops Dead Staking Out Cows Near River Bank
R A Laevhelm, 47, of 171 Arlington Court, died Monday morning while staking out milk cows on the San Antonio river bank near the Mitchell Street Bridge. His son-in-law A M Davenport, 123 Monroe Street, said Laevhelm had suffered heart attacks recently.
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R.A. Laevhelm
Arlingdon Court
San Antonio
Mitchell Street
Lidaw
A. M. Davenport
Monroe Street
Laechim
Fort Avorti Article Mixes Art Theft and Propaganda
A garbled May text from Fort Avorti mentions the Mexican artist Tor Chire and a conflict involving Rockefeller. It references a scheme to pay someone to cut onions and hints at propaganda actions linked to De Mentean art. The piece mentions Reekefellee and a controversial pressure linked to a figure named Will Rograr.
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Fort Avorti
Tor Chire
Reekefellee
Bethyl
Rockefeller
New Federal Regs Easing Liquor Prescriptions by Physicians
San Antonio doctors expect loosened limits on alcohol prescriptions under a new federal regulation studied after its passage. The rule would largely leave issuance to physicians judgment, require patient examinations, forbid refills, and impose quarterly reporting with a $0 stamp on prescriptions after January 1, 1934.
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Alute
San Antonio
Pew
Law
United Staties District
John BD. Harti
Washington
Knife Attack Leaves Eight Victims Hospitalized
Eight people were treated Monday for knife wounds after a disturbance at a store operated by TurD Banat in Laredo Street area. Victims include Shivader Bols and Lebirela Davila with others identified as residents of nearby streets. police pursue suspects and search for stolen groceries and money.
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Gundiay
Altensi- Ans
Robert B
Shivader Bols
South Laredo Street
Lebirela Davila
Sane Wliterss
Pod
Neste
Tura
Ad Banat
le Linloe
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