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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1933
Page
17
A long fragmentary column blends travel quips from Chicago and Cuba with notes on film star Dorothy Gatley Nash, photographer fame, and Beals Cuban book, alongside a Texas League baseball recap featuring Beaumont, Walkup, and Heath. It weaves cultural hints with sports results and local curiosities.
William Smith Jr of Odessa is sworn in as United States district attorney, the youngest in the South, succeeding John D. Hartman after a ceremony presided by Judges McMillan and West. Hartman praised. Hartman thanked the bench and announced no public appointments yet. Additional notes mention citizenship for Ludwig Frickel and logistics for upcoming staff considerations in El Paso.
County Attorney D F Davis announces strict enforcement of the 3.2 beer law as sales commence in Boxes county this September. He warns that selling without city county or state licenses is a misdemeanor with penalties including fines from 25 to 500 dollars and possible one year jail terms. Davis pledges vigorous prosecution of all violators brought to his attention.
Federal relief grants to 37 states and three territories totaled 49,882,034 in August, lifting the overall distribution from the 500,000,000 fund to 150,135,400 by September 1. Of the amount, 127,799,718 was allocated under a dollar-for-three matching rule, while the rest came from the discretionary fund without matching requirements.
Antonio Villarreal of Culebra road died after a collision at Weetave rus and Olmos drive near Robert B. Green Hospital on August 30. His son, Trans., remains hospitalized in stable condition. another accident victim is recovering.
The A Z A fraternity will present a vaudeville show at San Pedro Playhouse on September 14 at 8 p m. Assisting will be radio entertainment from five local stations.
Grover Morris assistant county attorney announced an inquiry into a recent beer end repeal election in Bexar County. About 200 people who voted with exemption certificates have been questioned and 200 to 230 more are expected to be called. affidavits show some voters as young as 18 and 19. Barne voted 39 and 30.
Los Angeles youth Jon Zera Norris aged 18 who vanished in San Antonio on August 10 has been located in Houston, believed to be an amnesia victim. A descendent fitting his description was found there and a photo is being sent by air mail for relatives to view. Detective Sergeant Stanley W. Fitch confirmed the development.
Judge G. Tayloe of Forty-fifth District court resettled in San Ans on Tuesday after evacuating Rockpers to escape the Gulf storm. He described joining an exodus of several hundred cars seeking safety Monday morning.
Roving driver Hal Tice about 35 from San Antonio won the Labor Day road race near Monterey Monday morning. His roadster and a side road pickup crashed six miles beyond Monterey, destroying Tice’s car. Three un identified men in the car were also injured. all were taken to Monterey.
Don Wallace Seely, nine, was resting at his home on 323 Schley Avenue Tuesday after receiving a rattlesnake bite at a Boy Scout camp at the Ponder ranch on the Medina River. Suction treatment was given at the camp before he was moved to Robert B. Green Hospital.
A 77 year old man, attacked while shaving at home, received treatment after collapsing. Police report a companion incident involving a man aged 1027 Victoria Street under medical care at Robert B. Green Hospital Tuesday.
San Antonio attorneys J W Conger Sam J W Low Jr Freely Spears and George Conecy announce the formation of a new law partnership to be housed in the Majestic Building. The firm will be known as Tong er Ten and Spears with offices in the Majestic building.
Alonzo Neal of 1304 Carson Street faced allegations after an attack described as vicious. Two suspects held over a scarf theft linked to the incident. Also named are Margaret Koch of 738 South Alamo Street and other unverified details from the report.
Sam James, a former deputy sheriff and known figure in local politics, is loosely selected as deputy United States marshal to replace Willis John. Cy McNamara, the marshal, says the nomination was sent to the federal department for presidential review, with local factions and supporters promoting James while awaiting Washington confirmation. Johnson was asked to resign. his resignation became effective September 1.
The San Antonio Brewing Association became the first applicant for a license to operate beer production. Manager B. B. McCimsey filed the application with County Clerk Dan Quill on Tuesday. A total of 2000 dollars must be paid before licensing, including 1000 to the federal government, 260 to county and city, and 700 to the state.
The article notes that insurance must be shown on outer covers of insured parcels sent via mail to Austria and the United States. It specifies that amounts, in figures and Roman numerals, must be displayed and that the exchange rate between the two countries should be shown similarly. The present rate is 20 cents to one franc or 5 francs.
Eddie Clark a 21 year old vaiv crooner living at 814 West Poplar street was charged with the murder of Glenn Robinson a 19 Avondale avenue resident shot in Hot Hells Sunday. The murder complaint was filed in Justice of the Peace Jorm FP Oniows court by Deputy Sheriff A E Mitchell.
A state warden issued a warning Tuesday about hunting from moving autos near roads. He cautioned locals to avoid chasing game from vehicles and urged compliance to prevent accidents and legal penalties.
Vocational agriculture teachers from Southwest Texas meet to promote a live at home program and rural improvement. Officers kept from last year include Fred B. Norris as president and Hollis L. Smith as secretary. Next conference planned for November 4 at Weelder with G. T. Ryan leading vocational classes. Speakers included A. L. Woods Paul G. Haines E R Alexander J B Bulland W N Elam and J C Dykes.
Thieves operated in San Antonio with multiple robberies. Claudcrolt of N. M. reported a theft of $135, David Guerra of Nogales Street lost $30 at Cho and Monterey, the P D Ling station on Vine Street $10, clothing valued at $25 from Tot Courtney on Qidisvele Street, Tom Whitehead of Texarkana reported a suitcase stolen from his auto, and Arrow Battery on South Alamo Street also burglarized.
Police report a 78 year old man, Lamon, was slashed in an alley in Durango New Mexico. He was treated at a hospital by attendants on Tuesday. The incident is under investigation with Robert B. Gremn identified as a potential witness or attendant.
Ed Miehna, 26, of Aefugio, remained under treatment at Santa Hosa Infirmary Tuesday for injuries received in a raffle accident Monday. His left arm was almost severed, attendants reported.
A 15 year old student from Ald Slit Bi Wave suffered a broken left arm when a bicycle accident occurred on a street on Tuesday. The incident involved a collision with a moving object and left the boy in need of medical care.
Enthusiastic turnout in San Antonio echoes Mayor Quin and NRA leaders as employers, employees, and the public rally under the Blue Eagle banner to buy American in September. Local officials and civic groups join the nationwide effort to sustain prosperity, with plans for theater talks, radio segments, and in-store campaigns to boost spending and payrolls.
A Santa Monica letter reflects on Labor Day as a universal holiday, muses on vacations, and laments the weariness after holidays. It mentions the President leaving a yacht and boarding a whaler, plus casual remarks about yachting life, hamburgers, and a wish for simple pleasures like a onepiece swimsuit and beer.
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