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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1933
Page
7
Local events span beer regulation musings and a civic legal ruling. City attorney Tommy Cobbs Jr says selling beer at a Municipal Auditorium event is allowed with a $220 fee. Museums showcase art by Anthony P. Sumea and a Roosevelt sculpture carving, while kids hunt for baseballs near back-yard fences during games.
In Sulphur Springs on September 2 jurors in the CaF Oakley murder trial, a self styled preacher accused in the so called devil case, failed to reach a verdict. The trial concerns the slaying of a deranged elderly cripple tied to alleged occult rites.
A spectator sustained head injuries during a Saturday night event and is recovering. Witnesses described the mishap during the dance and music program at a local venue as crowds cheered and an enthusiastic moment led to the accident. Police and organizers noted no further injuries and the victim is receiving standard medical care.
In Austin on September 24 the legislature examined bills to modify anti trust statutes as a Senate steering committee reviewed related measures. Progress remains slow with only pay and expense bills approved so far. anti trust repeal appears unlikely and compliance with national recovery standards may offer a defense to alleged violations. Westbrook testified on the rehab commission’s operations and safeguards. politics and local ties were flagged as influential in relief distribution and administrative costs.
Officers of the local NRA army will be guests on Sunday morning services at Laurel Heights Methodist Church, according to pastor H Bascom Watts.
The Sunday School announces a promotion event led by Rev Nf MeP Beyles at 6:90 pm on Sunday. Pastor Joe Reach is reported to address the largest audience yet. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Warner Brothers eyed a New York chorus raid to supply dancers for Footlight Parade and future musicals. Berkeley plans a one way Hollywood bid to assemble a top chorus, while Lew Ayres and John Bales shift between Universal Fox projects. Candid notes on Lew Ayres Janet Gaynor and others color the Hollywood crossfire as actors move among studios.
Washington reports the United States has booked about 2.0 trillion in gold holdings based on the official daily price. The book rate, tied to a fixed standard, shows substantial increases since the standard’s abandonment amid market shifts and auction effects.
In Belgium three men were jailed for unrelated thefts and had no involvement in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, according to authorities. Police hinted the stolen wine may connect to a broader ransom effort, though the claims remain unproven.
The census bureau reports totals through September 16 totaling 3,100,901 running bales with 84,447 round bales and 63 bales of American Bevilian. Last year’s ginnings reached 2,645,574 running bales. State figures include Alabama 265,598 Arizona 2,019 Arkansas 95,100 California 438 Florida 14,167 Georgia 414,475 Louisiana 197,045 Mississippi 254,000 Missouri 3,916 New Mexico 427 North Carolina 84,91 Oklahoma 52,779 South Carolina 1,704 Texas 1,572,105 and other states 606. Total includes 171,254 bales from the 1933 crop prior to August 1 used for the season’s supply.
Thieves operate in San Antonio Saturday as jewelry and riding gear vanish from local homes and vehicles. C J Spalding reports $75 in fishing gear stolen from his route, C J Mayhee notes two riding habits lifted from his car, Miss Constanca Alien reports $3100 in jewelry, and W A Scott loses $8 at his Lamar Street residence. University attorney Charles M Dickson referenced court actions and debates over county telephone bills and an 1948 ordinance as part of a larger dispute over municipal finances and rates.
In Menominee a car chase spurred frightened rabbits to run toward a police station. Officers pursued the animals and safely chased them away. They were returned to the hutch at the home of Mrs. Mary Buren.
The administration moves to submit in federal courts whether to pursue prohibition case prosecutions. Postmaster General Farley says inner certainty of operation guides the decision. San Antonio prospects and real estate ads are noted in a later section.
Translation work stalls the Insull case as a key paper set awaits translation by Myrmin-Isley and others. Officials in the United States seek to extradite Justice for alleged violations of bankruptcy laws amid procedural delays and upcoming court dates.
The Interior Secretary and Public Works chief Harold Ickes will address the United States Conference of Mayors in Chicago at the Century of Progress while a radio schedule on ABC and NBC outlines events. The report notes ongoing radio program changes and audience habits, with various orchestras and acts listed for a Saturday night.
A joint funeral was held Saturday at Heights Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles for a father and son, with Rev. Todd presiding. The drownings occurred when a boat capsized in a lake during a squall on Labor Day. the remains were recovered later. Survivors include the widow and daughters.
The Travis Park Methodist church ends roof services and resumes Sunday with Rev. Wallie Anthony preaching at 190 p.m. October 4. Anthony announces Louise Ripple of Savannah as director of religious education.
Berlin reports a government plan to fast track a law restricting imports amid fears of boycotts and protests by workers. Officials viewed the measure as politically risky, with unrest noted among labor groups and daily life affected by the discussion.
French officials report that the United States Britain France and Italy will face Germany in a proposed four power disarmament framework. Aimed at a quick limit on armed forces with inspection and penalties, the plan envisions a staged inventory and binding arms reduction overseen by a permanent committee.
Fresno area tragedy as rancher E. J. Switzer, 57, shot his wife Elma Switzer, 60, and her two grandchildren Mary Goodwater, 10, and Billie Goodwater, 8, before fatally shooting himself in Canutivers home as a deputy sheriff arrived. Police described the act as the work of an apparently crazed man in a fatal family calamity.
Mexican core gular service members and visiting army officials attend the premer of Mana 2 Mang, an all Spanish talking western. Majestin healer and the Molisons James and Amy, who traveled from the Atlantic east, plan to depart Monday for Baghdad to begin a new distance mission.
A dubious patent remedy advertises Jake Wnedord’s Binek-Drausht as a prompt, exacting relief for constipation. The text claims poisons accumulate in the bowels and promises rapid benefits to men nationwide amid a strong sales pitch.
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