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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
11
A San Antonio businessman reports a progress update on the president's prosperity program in Galveston. The piece fills space with color about police benches, two wanted men dodging capture, and the Welkathon event with autograph seekers, plus a long digression on Duke Ellington's slang and musical terms.
Distorted report notes holes drilled around a federal postoffice during Thursday. Pedestrians observed framework and obstruction while officials prepare a meeting and assess completion plans for a new 62.9 million structure.
A 25 year old man with no memory arrived at detective headquarters claiming he may be Richard Sapp. He woke on a freight car in Missouri Pacific yards and showed photos of himself, a woman, and two children. Detectives noted cactus plants in some photos and a possible Midwest origin. The man, tall and brunette, wore overalls and trousers and urged officers to tell him who he is.
A visiting official from the Los Angeles chamber of commerce conducted an inspection tour of several chambers around the country. The visitor met with E. A. Goodwin, the secretary of the local chamber, who previously worked with the Los Angeles organization.
Alvin F. Scharff of the supervising customs agents office was injured while fishing in a Mexico hailstorm last Saturday. He returned home Thursday with severe cuts and bruises on his arms and legs after being struck by hail.
The city commission on Thursday enacted an ordinance requiring all oyster and seafood wholesalers to obtain a license. Licenses cost 50 dollars annually and dealers must meet city health department requirements. Failure to license could bring fines from ten to fifty dollars.
Colonel Ballein has been appointed commander of the C T C unit at Thomas Jefferson High School succeeding Capt. John L Hill who is on leave. The appointment was announced Thursday by Lieut Col Willum J Connny in charge of military instruction in the public schools.
Miss Opal Gilshop district supervisor for the state department of education for 13 counties around San Antonio has been given office space on the board of education building there. J. G C. Coxthan, superintendent, announced San Antonio will be the near headquarters for the education oversight.
An all women minstrel show will be held Thursday at the Alamo Methodist church. Specialty numbers include performances by Macehyall and Vir alsin Truex, dancers, and Madeaon Greenberg. African dancing and entertainment are promised with a focus on local talent.
In federal court a Guagelupe county man named Wao entered a guilty plea after stating he dug post holes in Lubbock for $2 a day. The McBride case, arising from August 21, 1942, saw McBride claim no prior liquor ties since Prohibition, leading to a four month sentence suspended and four months probation.
A CG AR report from Landen on predatory animals shows 950 captured in Texas during September. Bert Johnson of Webb County led with 7 animals, 25 bts and 2 coyotes. Others include Aaron Skelly 63, H B Baker 47, WH Smith 34, T D Parker 33, Davenport 52, Strey 49, Smith 48, Alvin Steey 37, Joan Ligon 48, Eb Baker 7 red wolves, Hall 5, Henning 6, Mathews 6, Overstreet 5.
Four persons were injured, two seriously, when struck by autos late Wednesday. Mrs. Marcela Chas saigne, 48, of 122 King Roger streets, suffered a possible fracture of the right leg and other injuries in the 2000 block of South Flores street. Mary Hangen, BC, of 10% Gampeche siren, received a broken leg in the 1809 block of North Flores street. Robert Connery, 50, of 907 West Martin street, was hit at Pecog and Salinas streets, and Aurora Losoya, 4, of 317 Montezuma alley, was struck near her home.
All defendants not yet sentenced in this session of the Federal District Court were scheduled to hear their judgments Thursday afternoon. United States Attorney W. F. Siniliy Jr. announced.
Local merchants join Roosevelt Day sales on Friday and Saturday under the Blue Eagle as San Antonio and Southwest Texas shoppers are urged to back the NRA. Mayor Quin issues a Buy Now proclamation, promising a stimulus to business and urging broad participation. George Laven says the campaign will expose millions in merchandise and could push prices up 20 to 40 percent in coming days.
The internal revenue office in the Southern Texas district at Austin shut down after the death of collector A. B. Welker. Deputy G. E. Wright said the closure is to honor the memory of the dead chief, and the move appears not to affect the appointments made by federal officials. The local federal building provided the details.
The city repealed an ordinance authorizing the payment of 2808.72 to P. A. Asc tor ia for property acquired in condemnation for West Travis street widening. Officials cited insufficient funds from the 1928 street widening and improvement fund, noting payment will be made later.
Ed Sedles who had a suspended jail term in a liquor case surrendered Thursday for a hearing on probation revocation. He said he traveled about 400 miles from the Panhandle where he was picking cotton to attend.
County officials report Bexar County collected 961,145.68 in September. County Treasurer Leighton notes plans to redeem scrip as state and school tax receipts exceed typical September totals. Edgar Garvey identifies the source of the funds as state and county taxes.
City commissioners instructed city attorneys Thursday to prosecute agencies for failing to obtain travel licenses. An ordinance requiring the license and a $80 fee with a $1000 bond was tested weeks ago but has seen limited compliance so far.
Authorities describe a clash in Los Angeles Heights as six armed men and a leading figure known as Artin Behais were forced from his home after a confrontation with police. Investigators Martin Trejo and Gus Brown responded to the call. A conference with Jot Castillo led to a relocation of the gang’s forces to a ranch in the countryside to avoid further turf violence.
Fossilized tusks and prehistoric teeth from counties around Bexar on display at the Milam Building museum of the San Antonio Geological Society. Among 1500 specimens, 326 Milam building pieces include tusk sections and teeth from ancient animals, hinting at fierce ancient fauna.
A museum exhibit north of Cakville on Sulphur creek in Oak County features a large fossil tooth from a carnivorous mammal and rare elephant specimens from Childers County. The display includes eighty oil and mineral samples from Texas fields, Edwards Limestone oil and sulfur water, and freshwater from the Lacre district. The collection, started a year ago, draws interest from geology groups nationwide with L. F. McCollum as president and Mrs. Marguerite Henke as curator, among others.
Ranger James Shows, the leading investigator, testified before the Minnesota Fourth District court grand jury for a third day about the sale of $500,000 in allegedly stolen bonds to Commercial National Bank. Also present were bank vice president Hendricks and other officials outside the grand jury room.
City officials refunded $15.80 on a $17.08 beer license and $32.50 on cigarette taxes after repeal. Fat A. Bettleman, a local distributor, received the beer refund. The article notes continued tax collection on tobacco despite repeal, under an old style system.
Ramulo Alejandro, 21, of 718 South Laredo Street, was hit by a stray bullet while near his home on a Thursday evening. He was transported to Robert B. Crean Hospital for treatment as two men were reported nearby in front of the residence.
Buttons given to over 500 Sky Antonians who have 35 years or more in Woodmen of the World were presented. D E Bradshaw national president and John Wahl presided as guests were introduced. A proposed Army civic week for February with a musical comedy Birds of a Feather was discussed by chamber leaders Chalmers Brooks Withian and H H Ochs.
Five young Mexican boys attempted to loot a trunk above J M Flores store at 130 South Flores Street on a Wednesday afternoon. G C Henckel and William Perez, probation office staff, surprised the youths after entry by climbing a drain pipe. The boys are being held by probation officers.
Manuel Rodrigues faced trial in federal district court on three liquor counts and two internal revenue charges. Prohibition agents testified they seized 40 gallons of spirits and 380 gallons of mash on a farm 20 miles from San Antonio along the Corpus Christi road, allegedly operated by the defendant.
Tax commissioner Frank Bushick 45 is considered a likely candidate for the Internal Revenue collector post. Bushick, a close friend of Judge Walker, had been prominently considered for the post as the administration change last March. He withdrew his application after learning Walker had also applied.
Mrs. Ernest Maberer, 52, at 428 Bnat Fest Street, was rescued from a gas filled room and revived at her residence Thursday morning. Police report says a lawyer admitted practice in San Antonio, Alvin J. Pape of Guadalupe County. The incident and details reflect a Thursday prompt report with fragmented OCR text and unclear context.
The San Antonio post office warned Thursday that stamps can be cancelled only in black ink. Stamp collectors seeking red or green cancellations sent many letters to Washington, but all were promptly returned.
Baritone Jack Law will perform a program under the direction of Ernst Hauser at the San Antonio Kiwanis club meeting held at the Gunter hotel on Friday noon.
In Santa Monica and nationwide anger rises as calls for a special Senate session over Baby Le Roy and Jackie Gouper’s salaries clash with fears of a slipping economy. Critics warn of government pay cuts while mortgage strains and a slipping dollar burden the public, with warnings of further turmoil.
High US Army air corps officials and the Garner Ley party travel by plane from North Texas to San Antonio. They will tour Randolph and Dodd fields, meet Gen Hagood and Gen Doray, then view posts and officers quarters. Parley Farley will address the Alamo visit with a luncheon at the Plaza hotel following a brief stop and handshakes.
Defense testimony began in the Noah Roark murder case in Dallas as the state rested. The defendant seeks a plea of insanity citing a peace quitting plan. Arthur Strauch, Stein’s secretary, was wounded when Stein was killed at a Dallas office building. Roark had practiced law here for years and was formerly an assistant U.S. attorney.
The Southern Pacific railroad received city approval to move the spur serving the Sablon brewery 450 feet east on Probmandt street. The original plan would have placed it 1100 feet east across Simpson street, now the tracks will run 1750 feet east of Probmandt.
A theft occurred Thursday when about 200 pounds of pecans were stolen from a parked car. The incident took place near Miki Morales Street and involved a nearby mail, workshop, and transport company. Authorities are investigating, with no suspects named yet.
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