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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1933
Page
11
A garbled report critiques disorganized fire chasing and reflex actions. The piece contrasts East respect for orderly pursuit clubs with chaotic, burdensome duties on gentlemen, mentioning formal associations and national efforts in the field.
Mr. Cutford Holcombe, a Public Service worker living on West Craig Place, is described as a lifelong fire observer who has attended most major fires since World War I. He survived the top floor blaze at the post office and has since developed a personal fire alert network across the city via friends and handshakes.
A rambling tale recalls a local character known as the mythical Laurel Heralus who assists at fires, photographs the department, and knows the crews by nickname Greb. It also nods to skate history in 19th century Cotulla and Pensacola with Captain Billy Krempkac’s reminiscences.
The Journeymen Tailors Union of America will convene Wednesday night at 6 to discuss the recently harnessed code and begin drafting details for Uncle and aftercare procedures, aiming to align actions with the union’s standards.
Protestant churches in San Antonio plan joint Thanksgiving morning services at Travis Park with Dr. C Hoy Angell delivering the sermon on What shall I Render Unto God Money To Charity The union service, under the San Antonio Ministers association, features special organ music and a Protestant Orphans home collection Other ministers include J D Shipstead J Jayner and W D Welborn Boy Scouts will usher The Grace Lutheran and St Marks Episcopal churches also hold Thanksgiving observances with services and a choir program
A joint meeting of the board electorate and the South Side Improvement League at Page Junior School morning discussions to apply for a Public Works Administration loan for school construction. San Antonio seeks $900,000 in funds with major Texas districts pursuing similar aid, urging prompt action to secure the program.
A large, disorganized crowd of about 200 men, mostly Mexican, queued at a federal building on Wednesday to obtain papers. The rush followed news that relief jobs would soon be closed to non citizens, prompting officials to manage the influx.
Captain William A Crag is ordered to Cleburne to assume duties as district surgeon for C O G district No 3, after arrival at Fort Shin Houston. He has been detailed for the new assignment and prepares to begin required duties in Cleburne.
A soldier named Mishap Vig tin Dutter of Company A Moore G4 Pvt was injured while operating an airborne vehicle at work. He was hospitalized for treatment at the Medical Attendant on Wednesday and remains under medical care after the incident.
Manuel Guitan, a railroad worker, was severely injured when his car collided with a southbound Pacific train near Fala Street. He was thrown into a ditch with head lacerations and possible skull fracture. another motorist, Henry Garcia, assisted and rushed him to Santa Rosa hospital. The train, carrying passengers and freight, was moving slowly at the time.
George 2 Ankerson a former San Aliofna resident who worked over twenty years at Jovke Brothers died recently in Cincinnati where he had lived since leaving there several years ago He was 75 and survived by his wife and other relatives The old Anderson homestead stood on the site of the Lanier hole
Former prominent Texas Mason A. Griggs died Tuesday. Funeral rites are planned for Wednesday at 27 mm in Lockhart. Griggs had been a past grand tier of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas and recently moved from San Antonio to Lockhart about two years ago.
Dexar County officials and County Judge Prost Woodhull planned a 4 p m meeting to discuss annual salaries of 612 500 each. Judge Woodhill outlined the fight would go to the Supreme Court to stop enforcing a state act setting officers salaries at 5000 annually. Judge Mecrary called the move unconstitutional and invalid as a safety dispute delayed until January.
Four people were hospitalized after accidents around the city on Wednesday. P A Moore, 30, suffered deep finger cuts while using a saw. Joe Guellar, 23, was cut on wrist and toe at Five Points. Paul Morales, 25, was knocked down at San Pedro Avenue and Olines Drive with possible back injury. Frank Flint, seven, lost a tooth when knocked down in front of his home at 601 South Presa Street. County scrip redemption noted for $25 at the county treasurer’s office Wednesday.
Soldiers at posts nationwide face a heavy Thanksgiving spread with 25 ounces of turkey per man and up to 30 other items. The Ninhh ine infantry HQ plans a menu including oyster soup, roast turkey, dressing, baked ham, cranberries, vegetables, pies, cake, fruits, nuts, cider, ice cream, and cigars. The Sammy post reports a total 207,092 pounds of turkey costing about 51.78 dollars per post.
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in a contest over a school board election in Glendalup County Independent School District 38. Associate Justice Edward W. Smith wrote that the true results depend on the counts and ballot boxes. the court upheld the decision that a candidate had been elected, while Walker contends the ballot boxes should be opened.
Dr E D Crutchfield a prominent San Antonio specialist at 240 Bush Street is critically ill with a blood infection after an injury. Reports say his condition improved little overnight. Dr Charles T Store of Galveston, a Texas Medical School professor, left Wednesday for his home after visiting Crutchfield.
Posters promoting postal savings and contrasting policy shifts appeared in the federal building on Wednesday. The signs, signed by James A Furley, touted postal savings as a valuable public benefit, noting deposits open to individuals over 11 and couples can save up to 2500 dollars with specific conditions.
Police reports detail a string of thefts including a violin valued at 500 dollars from Maurice Brown in Los Angeles, a suitcase from A Solomon in Mouston, silverware from Hawthorne Junior School, and miscellaneous items such as a wicker set, peaches, and a badge. Several residences were hit on North Laredo Street and Queen Anne's.
Scouts received one thousand dollars from a Saturday bridge card party benefit in San Antonio. A report by Mrs. Eli Herlaberg, chair of the women volunteers, states the event raised seventy four dollars toward the hoped one thousand, with the remainder pledged by the committee.
The federal building in San Antone will close Thursday with the postoffice and courts closed all day for a general holiday. Postmaster P G Tarius said there will be no mail service of any kind that day to permit workers to observe the holiday.
Veterans of Foreign Wars to present a dance at the pavilion Friday evening. Proceeds will aid disabled veterans and other war service members in need.
A jail disturbance at WHA Sock City ends with Stark restraining prisoners after a ringed key attack. Police respond as Sergeant Eddie Ankerson calls all cars to surround the central station. Lozano Lozano, fined for vagrancy, is released after treatment.
City commissioners on Wednesday approved 60000 to pay a fourth note due current date, bringing total borrowed to 695000 to run city government since June 1. Additional appropriations included 107.16 for horse funds, 230 for retirement of fire and police pension debt, and four new licenses. Bids for tax receipts printing, gasoline, and fleet repair were referred to the purchasing agent.
County and school districts were advanced current tax funds Wednesday as Tax Collector Maury Bingerick explained the move aimed to provide Christina money for teachers. Los Angeles Heights received $800, Harlandale $4,000, South San Antonio $2,006, Alymoe Heights $500.
Local authorities announced an extension of the final tax payment day due to administrative delays. Citizens may now submit split payments or arrange installments. payment offices will remain open through the extended deadline to accommodate all taxpayers.
Bonham, a mill owner, Tuesday was named administrator of the Bexar county relief organization, subject to state confirmation. The appointment prompted a board vote amid opposition, with confirmation uncertain and a meeting scheduled to name a successor to the former administrator.
Mag hella 1iling station at 3618 Ayoad Wey robbed. Z B Murphy manager reports entry and $80 taken. Police say break in occurred Wednesday. James Wermberly of 62h North Zarzamors street reports oil stolen from his filling station pump.
An odd reflective note describes how political heat fades after elections, with citizens tiring of partisan blame. The writer laments entrenched divisions, predicts continued factionalism, and urges personal focus on work and self-improvement beyond quarrels.
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