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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1933
Page
14
In a rambling account the writer recalls the era of aggressive bill collectors and the social impact of debt collection, noting the stress and comic incidents. A Washington DC ordinance idea is floated, while a ferry crew anecdote about life belts and a captain’s concern brings local color.
A Coahuila Mexico party led by the governor and Mrs Garer with accompanying guests departed Bow Antonin Tuesday, checked into a Plas diotel Mongly and planned to pass Binion San Anton on the way back. A World War veterans unit planned a meeting at 20 Amel Flores gtrere at W p.m. Thursday.
Plans call for establishing four Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Sabine, Angelina, Trinity, and Polk counties Texas to employ about 19,400 Texans in reforestation work under Second division command. Recruits will be trained at Camp Bulls and sent to camps in New Mexico Arizona Colorado and Wyoming for conditioning. First Lieut. A. G. Kelly will run Camp Bulls as the influx of recruits begins, with soldiers spending ten weeks at army camps before transfer.
Fragmentary notes mention Junior Chamber delegates and a special trip leaving Dallas in June with various regional chambers and representatives from Missouri and Arkansas. The text is garbled, but references to Texas, Chicago, and a “president” suggest a conference or visit itinerary.
Prohibition agents reported a raid related to ORY RAIDERS with Inderal pros hibition authorities involved. A person named Gunnilupe Grynens was wheeled for bond in connection with the case. The incident references a still on Alber stirpot and a gallon of rum with mash. Caplan Verne Amiline, acting Administrator of Prohibition Alcohol, is noted in the report.
In 1905 the tomb of Toviya and Tyuiyou yielded an alabaster honey vase and other artifacts. Egyptian beauty practices and medical notes are touched on, with later plans for Witte Museum programs and archaeological society meetings featuring Miss Gutzeit’s photographs and Iked Indian artifacts.
May 18 at Spodsman's track CuscaRgo jockey Lester Dye, known for half mile races, admitted to pulling his mount Merle Simmons Semnster. Stewards banned Dye and notified Amaious that no horses trained by him would be accepted. Semnster won by three lengths but near the finish Parebo and Whisking Risked— Dye faced a head win after the ruling and was struck by the horse’s backer, losing consciousness for about 30 minutes.
A juror with reservations about prohibition law agrees to serve on a liquor case panel after last minute deliberations. Prosecutors question the juror panel as district officials weigh the impact of enforcement and eligibility. A youthful juror is withheld to avoid potential bias. Following a raid, Esquivel is freed on an ale related offense.
In Dallas Texas yesterday Francs Scheider and William F lem detained burglars after a late night attempt to break into a Brook Holmets shop near Malls. The report notes minor injuries suffered during the struggle with the intruders.
Southpaw Griffi signed by Rp in Dallas on March 16 as a free agent with the Dalbgrni league team. He will undertake a five day trial at Gritsieh. The report notes a young left handed pitcher awaiting a spring debut.
Walter Tatsch, city auditor, says judges and clerks who worked in the recent election will be paid starting Thursday morning from the city treasurer's office. Supervisors won’t be paid. Total payouts amount to 3482.20 in checks from 9 to 4.20, with election case misstatements noted.
Oath of office was administered to three mayoral and commission members including C K Qe and Jacob Rublela also known as Phil Wright. Officials stated a new term begins following recent election and other commissioners will be sworn in shortly.
Dr Harris, 26, an employee of Tarher Construction, injured while fighting a blaze that damaged a barn and residence. The Tarher site at 2336 West Salinan was involved, with property loss estimated at 9150. Local timelines indicate the fire occurred Tuesday and Monday, causing severe damage to building and equipment.
Judge Woodhull urged reform to streamline county finances and tax collection in Bexar county. He proposed creating a county treasurer role to handle financial work, freeing the county judge to focus on governance. He announced plans to enforce back taxes and explore insolvent-list revenue potentially reaching eighty thousand dollars.
Preighling meliytry will be increased this week when the waip ment of watermelons will start from the Raymondville and Fal farelay section according to Mare vin Longino of the Market News bureau. Second spring entitrist potatoes onions and mixed vepor tables are moving steadily out of this section now.
Plans for a modern sewerage network for Olains Park and office suburbs were debated at a Tuesday beauty committee meeting of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. RL Whaley presided, with discussions mentioning possible loans from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
County Judge Frost Woodhull urged the Texas legislature to grant commissioners courts real power to run their counties. He warned that without new authority Bexar County faces tax increases and costly layoffs if a pending bill fails.
A flight seized by customs agents near the border yielded 207.5 gallons of high grade Mexican alcohol. Under district court orders the liquor, stored in the federal building basement, was turned over to military publications at Fort Sam Houston. It was seized from W. Z Bully Fonder and associates after an aerial chase conducted by customs men.
Delbert Poll and Donk Tiventy were found guilty in the Nively-Fourth District court of robbing a taxi driver on April 2. Donk Tiventy received five years in state prison after pleading guilty to robbery. Poll, aged 20, was also sentenced to five years following conviction in the same case. The robbery yielded about $4.
Several bankruptcy petitions were approved by the Federal district court on Tuesday. The records list liabilities and assets for multiple filers including Say ingo Gonzales of San Antonio and Medina county farmers. Exemptions and total debts are noted, with amounts varying from thousands to over ninety thousand dollars.
Efforts to re establish air mail service between San Antonio and Houston and other southern points will be discussed at a chamber of commerce meeting in Beaumont. Porter A. Wyal, manager of the local chamber, with Dick Terrell president and Jack Beretta aviation enthusiast, will represent San Antonio. delegates from nearby towns include Galvealon Howrlon Layede and Big Spring.
San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a contest inviting men aged 21 to 35 to write and explain why a stronger chamber benefits the city. Two memberships will be awarded to those whose essays best capture the case for active local business involvement.
Frank Gigert reported a break in at his eating establishment where a set of false teeth and gold pieces were taken. A wheel and tire were removed from another vehicle on 624 Verada Drive.
The Guadalupe Bridge near Ker Mt Comfort opened to vehicle use despite ongoing construction. Heavy rains raised water levels and eroded approaches, but the State Highway Commissioner DK Martin announced the bridge would serve in emergencies.
A crowd of 300 to 400 job seekers gathered outside Mayor C K Quin's office each morning after his arrival Tuesday. The mayor said he could not take appointments now and layoffs may be needed among current employees.
State chemists analyzed 40 gasoline samples in San Antonio and found 24 below the prescribed standard. Blends with kerosene or other fuels violate state law and dealers may be ordered to display a warning sign or return tainted fuel. Prosecutions will follow for selling inferior blends. the state expects substantial revenue losses from noncompliant sales.
Lifeguards at the city pools Tuesday saved twelve lives with the final rescue of Mrs. J. Mary from 1704 Northen Braunfels Svenue at Brekenrlige Park, performed by Tommy Beanh after a harrowing incident.
The Southern Pacific offers round trip service to Galveston this weekend at a fare of six dollars and ten cents one way. J T Monroe, passenger traffic manager, says tickets are on sale for Laine Jennings Saturday and arriving in Galveston Sunday morning at Hers ion.
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