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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1933
Page
15
A chaotic Camp Bullis trees army report shows recruits mocked for poor work ethic and overeating during a holiday. A committee of one, led by a veteran, handles the case of a “Totter” accused of loafing, with punishment details not disclosed.
Max C. Walz was appointed Deputy chief of staff of Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States by Earl A. Clements, department commander, announced Monday. Walz helped bring the 1933 encampment to the area, June 18 to 21. Post No 78 named G. F. Neuhauser an honorary member, an Army officer in World War I.
The 260 members of the Alamor City Democratic club will meet in luncheon session at the Place hotel Thursday to hear Mayor G Quin and Edgar B. Davis. Mrs. W. B. Edmundson, president, will be in charge. Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sevier, national Democratic committeewoman for Texas, has been invited. The club aims to raise its membership.
Two Sam Antonians Ennis Halt Albert and Charles Bouts are set to receive bachelor of arts degrees at Baylor University commencement on Wednesday, May 31. Both completed residence requirements three months ago and will attend formal exercises to receive their degrees.
A theft report describes 100 keys and barrels taken from a Gris Barceltona Maeitnat property. Entry appears through a Ford Avenue B window. Police urge witnesses to contact authorities, noting the incident occurred on a recent Monday in the early evening.
Police rounded up twelve men across Brooklyn in a brazen labor union racketeering raid. Six Arrow Dairy workers were seized and driven off in two cars after being beaten. A loft headquarters of the Workers Industrial union was identified as the focal point of the plot.
The Agriculture Department issued revised 1932 figures showing cotton production at 13,002,000 equivalent 500-pound bales and ginnings at 13,001,508 bales with a yield of 172.3 pounds per acre picked. 1931 production was 17,096,000 bales and picked area 35,039,000 acres.
SONORA May 23 With a total of 32 cars of livestock going out of Sonora over the last two weeks local trading has been brisk. Sheep and cattle shipments include twenty-one cars of sheep nine of cattle one of goats and one of mules. Buyers paid two and a half to three cents per pound for lambs and cattle, with steer prices ranging from twenty to twenty five dollars per head.
Resumption of work on the federal Mexican highway from Reynosa to Monterey is expected soon after conferences in McAllen and Reynosa. Governor Francisco Cardenas of Nueva Leona and border civic leaders participated, signaling progress on the Rio Grande valley project.
SONORA May 22 new officers of the Sonoran Order of Eastern Star are Worthy Matron Mrs J D Westbrook Worthy Patron B W Muteherson Associate Matron Mrs W L Tavis Associate Patron Dan Odom Conductress Mrs Joe Hull Associate Conductress Mrs J Stephen Secretary Mrs Rus Ack Long Treasurer Mrs Gene Lightfoot
Yoakum growers reported tomato prices rising to 3 1/2 to 4 cents per pound on Saturday amid rivalry and dry weather. A shipment of tomatoes arrived in Yoakum as buyers loaded four more cars, reflecting market activity.
Seven persons were treated at Robert B Green hospital for weekend injuries. Allen Kinney, 30, suffered a shattered left elbow from a pistol bullet after an argument. surgeons amputated four fingers from Thomas Hughes, 20, knocked down by a moving box car. Robert Ramirez, 28, treated for cuts after an attack in the 1590 block of Colorado street. others include Ely Ortiz, 16, knocked from a motorcycle. Antonio Persirs, 44, knocked from a bicycle. LeRoy Wells, who swallowed something Sunday.
Woodlawn Hills elementary Los Angeles Heights will present diplomas to 11 pupils in graduation exercises Wednesday at 10 30 a m Fraudin elementary will graduate 65 at formal ceremonies Thursday at 9 p m announced by F J Bakeley superintendent Dr G S Hays president of the school board will present diplomas to the Woodlawn Hills group and 5 B W McIver will present them to the Franklin pupils The 35 Fidean High school graduates will receive their diplomas Thursday at 8 p m in the school auditorium Chaplain Ora J Cohee delivered the graduation sermon Sunday morning All Los Angeles Heights churches joined in Sunday morning religious exercises in the high school auditorium
A thief who has victimized multiple San Antonio residents by stealing dentures turned to a display window on Monday. Police reports say he ate four sample gold crowns and other dentures. Dr. M. M. Fellers of Maln Plaza reported the theft.
A man on South Prese street reported a robbery of $1 at Mont erey and Senla Rose avenues after being beaten and slashed. Another man from 1723 Van Mess street, Mike Sanchez, said four assailants beat and robbed him of 10. He filed a police report Monday.
Josep W. Merriman, banker, faces trial for alleged falsification of bank books. Bonding company agents, citing a 60 year old ruling, threaten to seize him and demand bail invalidation after his self inflicted stab wound. Physicians report a minor wound and possible early release, while Merriman vanished from a Maphatten nursing home and was later found in Roslyn, New York.
New York May 23 Trial of Joseph W Harriman former chairman of the Harriman National Bank and Erast company charged with falsifying bank accounts was postponed for a week Counsel offered to produce him for trial if needed but the U S attorney called the suggestion ridiculous Judge Henry Goddard said further postponement possible as the income tax fraud trial of Charles B Mitchell former head at National City bank proceeds
Conny commissioners call a hearing for Monday, May 29, to decide if rural constables may hire deputies. James Young, assistant district attorney, William H. Furong, HE. H. Ochs and Dick Terrell from the chamber of commerce will appear.
The city commission continued to reduce its debt this fiscal year by paying five notes totaling $87,000. With this payment, the city has now paid $461,200 toward obligations to date.
Progressing rapidly at Camp Bullis as the first four companies depart to forestry camps with Second Division officers. About 510 men have been conditioning at the camp for three weeks, with 652 more recruits reporting Sunday for the civilian conservation corps. A call for 20 additional Bexar county recruits was issued, listing many named enrollees under KH. S. Wendler.
Two children died at Robert B Green Hospital over the weekend. Bruno Barajas eleven daughter of Eugenio Barajas of 10 South Rita Street died of tetanus Saturday night, the second tetanus death this week. James Renard twenty months son of Charles Renard of Atascose Texas died at the hospital of food poisoning early Monday.
On motion of Commissioner Rab eck FL Uhr the county commissioners court Monday instructed County Auditor Edgar Garvey to refer all county printing requisitions to the court for bids and awards of contracts. Contracts hereafter will go to firms paying prevailing wages, Buy American.
Pecos May 22 A fresh cattle sale of 400 head was announced this week. Ed Hollebeke of Reeves county ranch sold to White, Brooks and Norrmitt of Brady. The cattle movement from this vicinity has been the most extensive in recent months.
M. 5 Shubert of 810 Augusta street asked police to search for his wife Mrs Jewel Shubert who he said disappeared Sunday. Police also sought two missing Corpus Christi girls Katherine Louise Noel 12 and Beatrice Morales who were reported seen near Poth.
Edgar Alien Williams sues the Employers Liability Assurance Corp seeking 10000 dollars in damages in a local federal district court. He claims he injured his left hand after accidentally shooting himself while hunting. The case began Monday.
A fire of undetermined origin forced Mr and Mrs Lir J Ford aged 82 from their home at 1710 West Poplar Street early Sunday. The blaze caused about 100 dollars in damage and nearly trapped Mr Ford before firefighters intervened.
Bert Ransom fifty five? forty five? is listed as recovering from a slash wound to the throat at Robert B. Green hospital. Police say he was found wounded Sunday in Travia Park before being moved to the hospital for treatment.
The record notes a hold up near Nasr Te home on Burlesonetree 1933 where a resident reports being robbed of six dollars by two Black men described as occupying the area and fleeing after brandishing a pla fola. Police were notified Sunday.
A. H. Asher, driver for Texas Tax Co., was bound and gagged by three men early Monday after picking them up at South Marys and South Alamo. They forced him toward Frio City and Aviation Blvd, one menacing with a pistol while the others gagged him and tied his limbs. The assailants stole his car and money, then dumped him in a ditch before escaping. Police reported the bandits fled in the vehicle and a bystander found one glove later.
Dallas salesman James M Webb reported 200 spark plugs worth 100 stolen from a car parked at Santa Rosa hospital. J F McGutcheon of 222 Preston Avenue reported two tires and clothing stolen from a garage. Joe B Martinez a barber reported $10 stolen from a cash register at his shop in the 100 block of South Flores Street.
Seventy three bids were received by the city commission on Monday for supplies to be funded by the barge for the new fiscal year starting June 1. Bids covered gas and oil, water hoses for parks, feed for animals, street signs, and items for the city jail.
Two men were captured Monday after allegedly loading a truck with looted hogshead and sausage from a bar car in wholesale quantities in the Missouri Pacific freight yards, police said.
Commencement for St Marys University graduates set for 2 15 p m Friday June 2 in the municipal auditorium. Dr John D Gleckler to deliver the address. Baccalaureate is scheduled for 8 a m Sunday May 24 with a Degree club invitation banquet on Friday June 2.
An unidentified assault victim, J. Lozano, 1814 Callma Street, was reported in critical condition at Robert B. Green Hospital Monday. Another attack victim, G. Domingues, 416 Bowie Street, was slugged but not seriously hurt.
In Washington on May 22 a large Jewish convention heard Rabbi Wise of New York praise the assembled crowd. Vitler offered remarks while others spoke of ceremony by Gold Star Mathers at an unknown grave, calling it the most beautiful ceremony in the world. Politicians noted President Roosevelt nearing the end of congressional work and the likelihood of returning home soon.
After two weeks of limited activity San Antonio's relief program restarted Monday with a $24 Reconstruction Finance Corporation check received early. Howell Jones ordered nine weeks of provisions from the commissary on Main Avenue and distribution on Medins Street began in the afternoon. Central relief headquarters on St Marys Street saw renewed activity with workers handling out assignments. About 600 men joined in beautification projects while most workers qualify for one week’s food supply. RF C funds will continue in weekly allotments until the August 28 relief bond issue vote for Texas.
Mrs Eudora Remsey Hichardson of Richmond Va field representative of the national organization will be an outstanding guest at the four teenth annual convention of the Texas Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs in San Angelo June 8 9 and 10. Breakfasts luncheons teas and receptions will feature the entertainment planned by committee chair Evie Langston. Ranch guests will provide mounts and saddles for a horseback ride Friday morning June 9 with Gertrude Motes and Frances Von Court as riding masters.
McCulloch county ranchmen and farmers pledge 120 percent pounds of meat for Bradys annual Jubilee barbecue to be held on the final day of the three day celebration. Officials anticipate 16 000 attendees each day of the fiesta with horse races rodeo events base ball games and carnival attractions on July 4 5. Prominent statesmen will speak.
May 22 reports most of San Saba county wool crop clipped and sold to local buyers. J T McConnell, buyer for J W McConnell Bons, shipped about 1000 pounds to Houston and has around 300000 pounds stored there. Wool praised as good quality, higher prices brought cash to stockmen.
The custody dispute between Mia Thelma L Wood and J E Bell regarding four year old Justita Louise Bell was postponed to 2 p m Tuesday in the Ninety fourth District Court. Bell of Little Rock Arkansas, held on a $500 bond on a kidnapping charge filed by his former wife, Mrs Wood.
Coleman May 22 Methostals will mark 62 years of Methodism with an all day meeting on June 4 led by principal speaker Dlahop Bam R Hay. Churches nationwide participate in the event with an alderman sanctioned picnic lunch to be served.
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