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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1933
Page
11
Walt Disney's animated carton featuring grotesque drawings of pig-like and other creatures draws the most attention in cinema circles. The public buzz rivals Greta Garbo and Constance Bennett while many publications spread word through press and video previews.
A retro Texas screening brings back the Three Little Poppers and the Big Bad Wolf. The piece riffs on the wolf’s cultural footprint, notes box office buzz, and recalls a New York premiere while lampooning editorials and curious hat lore.
A terse notice indicates Major will be at the army headquarters for an inspection. Specific names and locations are unclear due to damaged text, but the event appears tied to an official military inspection and related personnel.
Mrs. Elizabeth Midgett, 47, of 512 San Pedro Avenue, died at Bata Rosa hospital Tuesday from burns suffered while trying to extinguish a blaze that partially destroyed her two story boarding house. Her daughter Mia and two others, Tannie Wilhelm of Lockhart and Julia Lewis, were treated and listed as seriously burned but were recovering.
Police occupied by Patty Thefts describe petty losses by residents including a surgical kit from a car at Aztec theater and Route 4 coat and hat. Several thefts are noted: clothesline stripping on Burnet Street, a 17 dollar robbery from a store, an assault and robbery near Dex Ver car, and pockets picked at Salado and Buens Vista streets.
Military reserve officers honor General Hagood, commander of the Eighth Corps area, at a Gunter Hotel event in San Antonio on November 22 at 7:90 pm. The gathering celebrates his service with the Reserve Officers Association.
The Texas Children’s Founding Society holds its annual meeting with a report on agency work led by superintendent Jenna Fuel. A committee will present adoption progress and new initiatives aimed at improving child welfare and support services.
San Antonio officers report three counterfeiting victims tied to rooming houses. Gil bert Willis, an escaped Oklahoma convict, was arrested and arraigned after Tyrrell of the secret service described notes tied to the Federal Reserve bank and counterfeit currency passes. Willis faced a $2500 bond after the commissioner hearing.
Committee chairmen of the 1933 Christmas Seal Sale reported details at a ward meeting in the Municipal auditorium. The drive opens on Thanksgiving day with 3,000,000 seals to be distributed by the Bexar County Tuberculosis Association. Campaign headquarters will be at the organization’s office on the courthouse square. General committee is led by Dr. W G Palmer and Gen. BB Buck, with chairmen including Mrs Martin J Wilson, McAllister, W A Smith, R R MedANelly, Alonso Perales, S T Bultoh, and George Craze.
Officials report prison meal costs for October show seven cents per meal, with 5499 meals served in 1992 at six cents each. Secretary Pall Wright noted that higher food prices and reduced meat portions saved one cent per meal on average.
A local federal clerk's office sees a rush of applicants filing first papers to become citizens as relief aid dwindles. Many assume their papers grant citizenship. some were born in the U S but lack birth registration. Facing hunger, applicants must raise $3 for filing, with some selling possessions to afford naturalization steps.
Postal officials announce a ban on classes of mail including catalogs and advertising matter from December 9 to January 3 to allow Christmas pickages. Postmaster P. G. Lucas said workers will receive a two day holiday from midnight December 23 to midnight December 25.
The Chamber Health Group will convene Thursday at noon to discuss proper housing in Comswiction of Taellinca Cor and Woodlawn. Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and local exchange committees will attend.
A derailment of a Missouri Pacific freight car caused delays to S A trains Tuesday morning near Austin. One person was injured as routes were adjusted through Texarkana and Laredo to redirect service, with several trains arriving later than scheduled.
A tentative plan to fund a $200,000 underpass at West Commerce Street and the Missouri Pacific tracks was submitted to Street Commissioner Paul Steffier. The proposal moves the underpass 25 feet north onto MP depot property, leaving 25 feet of street open, with the state and federal funds covering most costs. MP chief engineer C. & Kirkpatrick and highway official Guy Rollins oppose but may accept to keep the project alive. city commissioners must decide this week.
About thirty photographers gathered at Cone's studio on North St Mary's Street in San Antonio Monday evening to discuss the NRA code. N H King district colonel of the NRA said the purpose was to explain effects of not abiding by the code, not to coerce cooperation. He noted the code would be completed in a few days after the meeting, held at photographers' request.
The Rev. Thea R. Streng resigns from his post after sixteen years in Washington. He will move to Twellelt Texas to serve as pastor of St. Tolinn's Vithernn shinrch. Parishioners praise his church leadership and community work during his tenure.
San Antonio Junior College will coronate its royalty during Thursday night festivities at the campus carnival. The event features a jitney dance with the school orchestra, and the king and queen will be announced that evening after a vote by the student body.
Mabel Claire James a 17 year old Jefferson senior and local student suffered a broken back after a car overturned hitting a ditch. Four fellow Jefferson students had minor injuries when their car struck a pit and overturned on a highway near the city. The victim remains in Medical and Surgical Hospital and doctors fear permanent paralysis.
Initiation of TS members into San Antonio Aerie No. 1, Order of Eagles, set for November 22 at the Eagle hall. Arnistine class includes 75 initiates. Attending ceremony will be Commissioner Paul Steffer, County Judge Fresh Wondhall, and County Production Officer Charles Blevins.
In a local bridge tourney, Fourlully Aquis and Dinn Sieh Greene led teams with notable performances. contenders included Wenheo and Moody with Hany Burkhalter in the mix, while Shelly Stontey and Une Hymanscovert topped East and West sections. Silver AUIS were AWaTeec WAKOTR in a lively competition.
A fall near a stove injures a man in South Australia region as local responders name the injured party. The incident prompted a brief medical assessment and investigation by authorities to determine cause and safety factors at the scene.
A San Antonio woman, Miss Willett, was found safe in Denver after a reported disappearance. Police said her brother Paul Willett convinced authorities their brother Dah had provided her the car. Mrs Walter Willett of 343 Baywood Avenue reported her daughter’s safe return.
Three initiates led by Elks Lodge Robert Ry ye Mirshallnee and Henry Loeffler joined the Sam Autosio toler at the Elks club Monday night. Officers in charge included Andrew Smith, Dr. Leslie Maurer, Joe Flint, Dr. F. A. Piper, Charles Buncitz, W. Re Bewniér, Gus Langwell, Sate Taschawy, Alex Saper wid Edigar Rogers. Tribute was paid to the secretary of W. Fy Deyic, who resides in Harlingen last week.
A woman was burned when a heater exploded in a city gas facility. She was hospitalized for injuries as officials reported several attempts to assist were underway. Details remain unclear due to the fragmented report.
Bexar commissioners and County Engineer TW Goodman outline road building projects to employ 800 men under the new federal Civil Works program. Texas aims to hire 100000 nationwide by December 1. Proposals move to Austin for relief commission and highway department approval as emergency measures.
Creditors of the estate of R. B. Dilworth of Gonzales face bankruptcy after the Dilworth bank closure in Gondiles. Dividends of 100 percent will be paid November 18, per H. M. Aubrey referee in bankruptcy. Creditors must file and have claims allowed to obtain the dividends.
Emelio Perales, 21, of Somerset, died after injuries from a pecan tree fall on October 30. He sustained a skull fracture and never regained consciousness at Robert B. Green hospital Tuesday.
A fragmented 19th century note references Neverly Wills in Gallant Nev and W Gerue, with disjointed details of a court matter, an incident near a Teijie af Naitina, a boline sighting against ity, and speculation about payments. Names and places are unclear, but the letter hints at legal tension and personal conflicts amid muddled recollections.
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