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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1933

Page

16

Malloch Lifts Spirits with Humor as Depression Hits Business

Chicago author and lecturer Doug las Malloch tours San Antonio for the Blaze Grocers convention. He argues that humor and bold claims energize business crowds amid a low mood, sharing jests, anecdotes, and sharp one liners about wealth, wages, and optimism.

Plage Douglas Malloch Chicago Abe Malloch Kelp Markel Maljoch San Antonio Blaze Grocers Daisy

Foggy notes of era songs and prewar vaudeville tunes

The text lists popular song titles such as The Valley of the Moon Forty-Second Street and I Wake Up Somthing, along with scattered commentary on mood, love, and memory. It references pre-television era Tin Pan Alley style pieces and a nostalgic look at stage tunes.

Tin Pan Alley Forty-Second Street Trvings Bertin

Thieves Have Busy Night in 8, A

Thieves roamed San Angelo Tuesday hitting the Lighthouse Service station and other spots. A U.S. car and groceries were reported stolen, with a total loss around sixteen dollars. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged OCR.

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Fourteen Scouts Win Awards at District Court of Honor

The Boy Scouts of America held a Monday night ceremony at Seantesd quarters on Broadway. District 1, 2, 3, and 4 produced several Star Scouts and Life Scouts, with many receiving first class and merit badges. Notables included Charles Bandschith, Charles Jacoby, and John Swope presiding, while guests included William McIntosh and Gail Aryane.

Boy Scouts of America Broadway Asl Star Srouta Charles Bandschith Charles Jacoby Eoger Snowston Harvey Powell William Crome John Swope William NM. McIntosh Gai Aryane Star Scouts Frank Wsiddleton Richard Martyn James Kealy Wed Charles Jones Claude Tindel Daniel Depevere Jack Barnes Jack Faulkenbarry Paul Robers Burr Sullivan Heeman Guttman Octavius Jouffray Austin Triplett Alex Reidel Muton Kimbro Roland Loebman Hudson Matlock LeRoy Lee Frown Edward Carrego Robert Welst Tazmond Billingeworth James McEloy Bennett Fain Danaid Benois Eiward Conk Ray Mecrary Gus Brown Chuwiman Frank Yowell T. A. Lambert Chates Oo Chard Daugherty Heynolds

Bank Robbery Sparks Manhunt In San Marcos 1885

Bank officials and deputies chased a four man group after a 2 50 p m holdup at the First National Bank of San Marcos. The robbers seized cash around seven thousand dollars, took three hostages or captives, and fled toward Austin then into the Blanco bridge area. Deputy Lee Green led pursuit with Sheriff’s force, while civilians joined and rumors spread of a black sedan and multiple cars. The within minute abduction and escape left employees shaken as the bandits drove off with money and left workers on the floor. Police continued to track the suspects across hills toward Boerne country as a nationwide manhunt began.

First Nations Bank of Lee Green Robert San Antonto Avenue Alwlin Ems Bill Sterling Sal Gre Blanco Bridge Austin Kyle San Antonio Boerne Green Jillie Jillie Hops San Marcos Acers Jett Banels Vietton Peyton Taylor A. DB. Fliir LC Turner Tyro Taylor Dewi Yang Bas Gesk Dora Brack Blair Skn Mattos Blanco ‘Bridge

Flower Show to Become Annual Event in Heights

Following a successful first flower show at Alamo Heights Junior School, the Heights community council decided to make it an annual event. Over 200 residents and students submitted cut and wild blooms and potted plants, with Ernestine Telmunds’s elementary class earning the most blue ribbons under judges Mel Dunes, W B Tittle, Ry W Carr, and Ben Hunond.

Alamo Heights Ramo Heights Horestier Alamo Telente Alge Msn Ernestine Telmunds Alamg Helgat Stow Holals Meldunes Tittle Ry W Carr Sind Ben Hunonda Amant

Three Charged in Drugstore Theft

In Osu ite Peace Court three people face burglary charges after an alleged break in at Sommers TM deye No 10 Romina plaza Sunday merit. Defendants Babette Fetes Willard adams aliss Charles Bendricks J 0 Richardson and Richard J Jewell silas Ry Smith are charged with theft of a check for 00 17 62 94 in making and one half pint of liquor. Bonds of 600 in each case were set for exciroloment. They had not made bond Tuesday morning.

Ousiite i Peace John F. ‘Onion's Court Agalnet Sommers ™ Deye Romina Plaza Merit Babette Fetes Willard Adams Aliss Charles Bendricks Alas J 0. Richardson Richard J. Jewell Silas Ry Smith

Tax collections lag as Olly stuors fall short

Acting Mayor Paul Sullinr warned on Tuesday that the city must collect at least 10 percent of taxes by May 23 to meet current expenses. So far, about $1T4- TL has been paid, with two thirds for city taxes and one third for other levies.

Olly Stu Allen MSR Paul Sullinr

New Headquarters Under Construction At Fort Construction Site

Project underway for the One Hundred and Party First Infantry. Architects Wilson and Werner lead plans for the new headquarters complex on Morey Street.

Toothellon Nay Begin New Jmumriera Morey Straot Tor Bovonty-llrat Wilsoon and Werner

Shaw No One Casing Drill Tap Oil Prospect

Blume of San Antonio reports a well in Atascosa County drilled to 1621 feet with oil traces in the upper sands. The first sands show insufficient pressure for production. plan to drill lower sands and a second well in Atascosa to mirror Luling Mexico fields. The Texan Ghan No 1 well indicates paraffinic oil of light gravity.

Wasing Texas Blume Atascaga

Texas Civil War Veterans Meet at Jack's Creek Reunion

Texas Civil War veterans plan a two city reunion at Jack's Creek between Mexia and Groesbeck Texas July 3 to 6 led by H C Worth manager. The event features revue and personal appearance of Opalores Jordan Christie comedy star with July 4 performances. Also Insariate Word College announces Summer Session with full credit courses registration June 2 and 6 and classes opening June 11.

Texas At & Park Mexia Groespeck H. CG. Worth Oplores Jordan Bir Americay Insariate Word College Jonell

Moratorium Law Figures in District Court Suit

In Forty-fifth District Court Judge S. Taylor set a 9:30 hearing after Sidney Tucker Moceley alleges Marshall trustee sold a deed to Charles Bellinger. Moceley claims Bellinger bought for 1600 dollars though property valued higher, seeks to set aside sale under the moratorium law and obtain an injunction to protect peaceful possession.

Forty-fith S. &. Taylor Sidney ‘Tucker Moceley Ay Marshall Charles Bellinger Bellinger Aealadt Uey American

Scrip Looms For Teachers In School Board Talk

The board of education discussed issuing scrip for teachers and staff this year with member Roger Stokes urging early action. Action on scrip was deferred until next week pending details, while the depository contract remained with National Bank of Commerce at 11 2 percent. F G Rogers Company was awarded a full audit of the school system's books as the budget resolution for the current fiscal year was advanced with proper authorization.

Scrip Lo Bane Board OF Education Roger Stokes Actus Serip National Bank of Commerce F. G. Rogers Compahy Schnel

Jury Sees Hand Involved in Suit Over Removal

Edgar Alien Williams sues Employers' Liability Assurance for $10,000 claiming injuries after a shotgun discharge. The jury viewed Williams's right hand, which had to be removed, and the hand was passed to the jury for examination as testimony. The case filed in Landen concerns liability and compensation.

Indebl Courk Edgar Alien Williams Employers’ Liability Assurance Corporation Af Landen Williams Ingovac Bay Anverte

Brownsville Girl Sought By City Detectives

Brownsville detectives seek information on the disappearance of Alma Campbell a 14 year old girl who vanished from her Brownsville Texas home about a week ago. Her parents request authorities aid and note she was last seen near her home. Local deputy sheriff Henry Gordon of Cameron County is involved in the case as investigators pursue leads and possible sightings.

Brownsville Tuestiny Alma Camppell Texas Lyrennee Nerarding Henrry Gordon Cameron County

Sleeping girl fires intruder escape near Fox Commerce

Miss Ruby Flores, 23, on ONE Bone Street, woke to a gunman at 5:40 a.m. Tuesday. A struggle followed and a second shot was fired. neighbors saw a man fleeing with a pistol. Flores, waitress at a Fox Commerce street cafe, was lightly scratched and bruised with powder burns on her face.

Ruby Flores Bone Ann Miss Flores Josh Fox Commerce Street R. Vidal

Whiskey Outfit Seized in Raid in San Antonio District

A large illegal whiskey operation was destroyed after a raid on a West Commerce Street two and a half story house. A 150 gallon still and a 300 gallon still were seized along with 72 mash fermenters of 50 gallon capacity, all connected to an eight horsepower steam boiler. Ernest Tschichner and Gordon Spencer were arraigned before the Thirty States commissioner and pleaded not guilty.

San Antonio West Commerce Street Althhough Ernest Tschichner Gordon Spencer Wer Thirted Stiles Ani

Congress Told Farm Mortgage Bill Provisions

Washington notes reveal a briefing on the farm mortgage bill held by lawmakers. Henry Morgenthau Jr led the explanation with committee members and over 100 congress figures present. Constituents pressed for clear procedure under the act amid strong interest.

Congress Washington, D. C Come Henry Morgenthau Jr Farm Credit Administration Pawl Hesler Ind de Myers Conareas Pro Cedure Temple Buth- Tint Oop Pingay Hanneh Ditshkorm

Bank Robbery Gang Fought In By Officers

Heavily armed deputies patrolled highways into San Antonio as detectives hunted a gang that robbed the First National Bank of Martog Monday. A gray sedan linked to the bandits was chased from North NuBranfsayewin to Heights, with gunfire and a shattered rear window reported. The bandits, three accompanied by passengers, fled in a black sedan after taking $7030.

First National Bank of San Marcog W. E. Kellerman San Antonia Sherlife Port Sora Houston North Nuw

Bexar Politicians Faced Riot Squad While Bandits Loomed

Five prominent Bexar County figures including Justice of the Peace John F. Onion District Clerk Herb McCormick and others were en route to Austin when a bank hold up near San Marcod led to a confrontation with a riot squad. The travelers reported using persuasion to avoid violence as bandits fled.

Bexar County John F. Onion John Shook Thistrict Herb McCormick Phil Siwok Frank Baskin Austin Tan San Marcod First National Bank San Mascon McCormick

Girl Rescued From Pool at 8 A M Park

Hyzel Hurst a 16 year old girl was rescued from the Brackenridge Park swimming pool after sinking in water over her head late Tuesday according to the recreation department.

Hyzel Hurst Vine Street Brackenrded Park Maney Recrection Tucsay

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