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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
9
Fragmented OCR notes mention Al Jolson song Woe is Me and December dates. References to Spencers, Ake Sderut on radio, A. M Lean, Paul Whiteman, Solten, and Taylor connect to a broader broadcast with a touring orchestra.
A fragmentary account notes a man dodging questions about an ailment. The text hints at a simple correction known to many, claiming millions suffer the same fate yet few know the cause. The tone remains speculative and uncertain.
Whiteman and Dolson introduce Robert Lawrence Jr a New Orleans baritone in a radio debut broadcast on WOAT and network. Listeners will hear KTBA Texas Ranger 6 15 PM Pottew 6 35 PM Between Tas Bookends 6 45 PM Elmer Evereth Yess 7 PM Harlem Serenade 7 20 PM WJAS dedication program 8 30 PM Willard Robb 9 PM Phil Regan 8 30 PM American Weekly local 10 PM Ostie Nelsons orchestra 12 Clyde Lucas orchestra 11 30 PM Rudy Vallee show 7 PM Showboat 8 Brought by Whiteman and Deemz Taylor 8 Amos and Andy MM Hotel Taxington orchestra 11 PM The Song of My Ball melody by Vincent Sorey heard in dramatic American Weekly feature next Sunday in The San Antonio Light. Conrad Thibault with 12 voice chorus perform John Peel and Brown October Ale during Showboat segment. The hour concludes with Drums In My Heart by Conrad.
Brig. Gen. Oscar Westover and Maj. Asa M. Duncan arrive from Fort Drock ett Galveston to inspect local fields and witness the quarterly army plane test at Brooksfield Friday morning. A CBS announced dramatization by the Columbia Dramatic Guild and a Leonard Merrick story adaptation follow, with a Music Appreciation hour on WOAT featuring stringed instruments and emotional compositions.
Geneva reports fresh hopes that the United States may recognize Russia and join the League of Nations. Observers recall clear signs the league courts Russia and Russia seeks association, with Sir Arthur Henderson urging U S Russia partnership in the great venture of organization and peace.
Washington October 19 The administration continues to press major companies to bid on 200000 tons of steel roll for railroads to spur employment. Officials say bidders are reluctant to drop from about 40 dollars per ton, while railroads insist on no more than 35 dollars, delaying bids amid coal miners strike affecting steel mines.
Uvalde Ontario man 92 Allen Mc Daniel sought to face a murder charge in Columbia Mississippi after more than a year. The case links McDaniel to the October 2 incident involving Lee Dunaway amid a Marion county dispute. Police note a volatile background and ongoing pursuit across state lines.
A Washington report shows the Ninth Corps area based at Witt headquarters in San Francisco will lose 189 companies for the second enrollment period but still exceeds the Eight Corps area by more than two to one. During the first six months 459 camps were held with 184% companies moved to other corps areas for winter. the Eighth Corps would keep about 128 camps as winter plans mirror summer. Fourth and Fifth Corps broaden winter camps by 65 and 45 respectively while CCC strength aims for 302,000 with 126,900 men enrolled nationwide and a 16,920 new man quota for this corps area. A related feature teases a piece on Montreal police solving a murder in The American Weekly.
Commissioner Rubiola says the city will gain about 200000 by trading about 3100 square feet on Alamo street from the west side of the Federal building property in exchange for a 883 square feet triangular strip on Houston street. The deal requires congressional action and was authorized by the city council.
Austin dispatch reports funeral services for A S Walker internal revenue collector for the Southern district of Texas to be held at 5 p m today. Walker died unexpectedly yesterday at his Leander farm after a heart attack. He was about 65 and had served under Wilson and Roosevelt administrations, two months into a new term. Fort Worth dispatch notes Frank Beoffield of Hillsboro slated to replace Walker as internal revenue collector for the southern district of Towns after his death.
Brackenridge High School schedules its Purple Parade at 8 pm Thursday featuring a Dew school song debut and 25 cadet officers in drill with the Purple Jackets. A similar afternoon performance, plus three plays and a combined orchestral showcase from Breckenridge and Jefferson High schools directed by Prof Zoeller, are on the program. Also listed is sale of Douce “8” sedants for $426 in light classifieds.
United States District Attorney W R Smith Jr voiced disappointment at delays from Washington to confirm at least one new assistant. Only two confirmations have arrived after a month since his list was sent. Russell Wine, the remaining assistant, has handled nearly all fall session work since Oct 9, with one jury loss. The office, normally two, now bears full load.
An old advertisement touts OYSTER-X tablets as a cure for aging and weakness. It claims raw oysters supply vital minerals and that tablets offer the same benefits, promising quick results or money back. Available at drug counters for 79 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
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