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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1932

Page

3

Plaza misread road trip tale from Jeff Davis

Story sketches two California students en route to Texas in a Ford, with quirky desert encounters in Arizona. It weaves in local directory satire by Mr O Dalby and playful notes on San Antonio names, safes, and a Western Union boy, ending with a wry streetwise tone about travel and mischief.

Texas Caliifornia Sten Barnett University of Golesi Ant Vel Harrison University of [In Ceramic North Carolina Fsfore Argon Dese

Nobles Open Baptist Revival

Nobles schedule a Baptist revival with Dr Beem and a local preacher lineup. The event targets community worship at Tilapia Fawk Prolist with services planned Sunday and next week, inviting area congregations to join.

Beem HH. Novies Tilapia Fawk Tan Pow Sevyleos Bob Hott Chatian

World Bridge Olim Peng Players See Culbertson First Olympic

World Bridge Olim Peng in New York notes teen interest as Culbertson unveils first world bridge Olympic concept. Expert debate centers on arbitrary pars and bid choices in deal No 15, with discussion of Jacoby’s restraint and the risks of no trump slams versus seven hearts and seven clubs.

New York Olgitt Ely Culbertson Morrow Culbertson Berause South North Oswald Jacoby West Jacoby Biddine Hearts Othem

Cards Played at Menger Hotel Bridge Tournament

Cards used in the Hallqnal bridge tournament at the Menger hotel Friday under National Bridge Association auspices and Mrs W C Ryan direction were sent to New York Literary for judging. Winners announced Monday. Mrs Ryan claims to be the only official coach in Texan.

Menger Hotel National Bridge Association W. C. Ryan New York Sam Antonin Texan

Highland Players Contest Winners Quiet Price at Park

The Highland Park recreation group directed by Mrs. Corrie Maret performed the contest piece for the Rubidly cup at the San Pedro playhouse Friday night. Ue Lindbergh park group placed second. Gale medals were awarded to William Kiokt and Mary Tiencollidan for acting. Judges were Dr. Mehard Whekey Te Ak Renal and Mita Mare taninsini.

Highiyned Park Recreation Group Corrie Maret City Recreation San Pedro Ue Lindbergh Park Whintta Mertiis

General Motors Exhibit Opens in San Antonio at St Anthony

General Motors displays its 1932 autos and products at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio for one week beginning Saturday. The nationwide showing, among 95 exhibits, features GM autos, accessories, farm lighting and water systems, refrigeration, Fisher Body Crafteman's Guild exhibit, and music by the Hovman Watchman orchestra with Mayor C M Chambers welcoming guests.

General Motors San Antonio St. Anthony United States B. A. Webb Kono M. Chambers Crafteman's Guild Hovman Watcman Orchestra

Pickpocket Arrest Recovers $9 of $30 Stolen

Police detectives Frank Moore and Bil Carver arrested a man and recovered nine dollars of the thirty missing from W L Edwards during a West Commerce stroll. Christina Rule reported carpenter tools stolen from her, naming a suspect. A suspect was later arrested for drunkenness after an Amelio Romero incident. Other thefts included clothing from J G Shannon’s car, a watch and $45 from Mike Brown, and items from Pete’s Hamburger Stand.

Frank Moore Bil Carver W. L. Edwards Con Novinoyle Ant West Commerce Edwards Christina Rule Torreon Atient Amelio Romero South Frio Wiress J. G. Shannon Derrick City Pennsylvania Mike Brown Stonewall Hotel Pete South Pores Stroce

Harkins Funeral in Philadelphia Story Correction

The body of Leo M. Harkins was ordered shipped to Philadelphia for burial after a death in San Francisco. Army officers say Harkins, heir to a Honolulu fortune, shot himself to avoid a warrant charging defrauding an innkeeper. He formerly served as a noncommissioned officer of the Thirtieth Infantry at the Presidio.

San Francisco Leo M. Harkins Beri Philadelphia Bruta’ Ik Thirtieth Infantry Presidio Harkins Mackins

Hoover Urges Auto Purchases in Prosperity Plan

President Hoover urges Americans to buy automobiles to bolster national prosperity. The proposal links car purchases to employment and industrial growth, arguing that auto construction supports widespread job creation and economic recovery.

Hoover Washington, D.C Yanlin Tonony Sagers

Christian Church Revival Slated

De. John W. Barbey former pastor of Un Ganten Chelallan will open revival services at the Corson Street Christian church Saturday morning. The services will feature fiery preaching. Mrs Marty will direct the Mauris or Tnr Coorey Al Te Drv, pastor.

John W. Barbey UN Ganten Chelallan Wil Corson Street Rity Oh Tas Poy Marty Vil Mauris TNR Coo Rey AL TE Drv

Earth Claims Lupe Velez To a, 7008 Fight Villa Si Stefano

A flooded Italian town near Villa Si Stefano sinks as its 2000 residents flee. The center drops into a vast cavern system while authorities order an immediate exodus and Mussonini advises nearby towns to shelter refugees. No casualties reported yet as the town braces for further subsidence.

Villa SI. Stefano Nhey Via Leeming Mussolini Theomeless

Hollywood Gossip on English Cast for The Old Dark House

Lupe Velez says James Whale will use Ernest Thosso ger Eva Moore from England for The Old Dark House in Universal. Hollywood figures question why Whale denies blending an English cast while arrangements may already be made. The Follies could become a picture with Lupe, and industry chatter covers Joe E. Brown, Jimmie Durante, and preparations for other projects amid a busy studio departure scene.

Luvella Parsons Soreign Mr. Whale Hollywood Willy Fiorenz Ziegrld Lupe Mr. Ziegrld Pollins Bort Til Emily Countriet Ziepfeld

Senate Sets Definite Output Limits For Session

Washington April 2 The senate plans a program with a fixed output limit for the remaining two months of the session. The billion dollar tax bill and more than ten regular government appropriation bills will have preferred status. The steering committee favored five measures to accelerate work including funding for the fleet to the lender treaty, reorganizing departments for efficiency, advancing over 120 million dollars for road building and unemployment relief, disposing of Mosels Shoals and granting independence to the Philippines.

Washington, D. C Senate Musels Shoals Philippines

Hospital Treats Snake Bite Victim

Felix Nieto, 35, of Martinez, was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after a rattlesnake bite while picking up snailweed Friday. He received emergency care in San Antonio before transfer. The report also notes a House vacation discussion in Washington as Congress considers the tax bill.

Felix Nieto Martinez Robert B. Green Marfinez

Beverly Wilds and the Stirring April Show of Sympathy

The passage recounts a chaotic scene with references to Beverly Wilds Calil and a march or event stirring sympathy and interest. It mentions a grill hall, travel sieved near, and public attention to actions by “mation” and “Congress,” with a focus on enemies and a tense end.

Beverly Wilds Calil

The Music Robber to Be Given Monday

Walter Dimhom will conduct a performance of Isaac Van Grave s opera The Maisie Rooke Monday night April 4 at 210 San Pedro playhouse. The program includes selections from Dicbals Seven Last Words with orchestra and chorus, Balte s opera The Bohemian Git, and other works.

Walter Dimhom Wit Isaac van Grave Maisie Rooke San Pedro Nchlovengaits Dicbals Archestia Charus Balte Antwer

Solner Dead Are Honored At San Antonio Plaza

Two plaques presented by Jack R. Burke honor soldiers of Mexican descent and mothers of World War II service members. Names on the first plaque include Antonio G. Ares Henry Cargen as Frank Frauslo Doudom B Sosa Jose S. Flores and others. The Gold Star mothers plaque lists Meadames Mita Antonio M. Cardenas B. Villarel Lola Juniga Hermardo Pyuste Rafaela Hernandez Antonio Barkelty and A. M. Rodrigues.

San Antonio America Vicar Suares Claudio M. Rodriguez Franchecy Guerrero Jose Ortagan Simon

Seguin Ginner Presiding at Teans Colton Ginners Meet

Seguin ginner George Ragn of Unis City will preside over a meeting of the Teans Colton Gin ners association at Dallas Wednesday and Thursday, April 7. Hasn, as president of the organization, will submit his equal report for the Turkish consecutive year.

Seguin Ginner Seguin George Ragn Unis City Teans Colton Ginners’ Association Dellas Hasn

Beacon Hill Revival Opens Under Rev William Monffest

Revival services at the Baptist Temple begin Sunday night with Rev. William Monffest of Bescoai Battle Church leading. Rev. Jesse Levington will conduct adult workers meetings at 4 30 p m weekly and gang outreach at 4 p m daily for the rest of the week.

William ©. Monffest Bescoai Battle Chuurch Baptist Temp Jesse L. Evington

Mount Olive Lutheran Guest Pastor Appointment

A Mount Olive Lutheran guest pastor officiated a service this Sunday, welcoming Rev Aylin C and Rev Allied Rast to lead the congregation. The report notes seven fishermen recovered from a rough sea loss, with five still missing after a swift fishing incident near Taranto.

Mount Olive Aylin C Mount Olive Lutheran Gluyeel Rivest Bastar St. Paws

Doctor Freed After Kidnap Confession in Peoria

In Peoria Illinois on April 2 the wealthy physician freed after 18 days in captivity. Two suspects, Joseph H. Pursifall a Peoria lawyer and J. W. Belson a carpenter, faced police inquiry for aiding the alleged kidnapping. Paricet said he was treated well and released near Peoria by the men who abducted him.

Prorta Ill Chicago Secret Six Peavin Stele Highway Polce Joseph HH. Pursifall Peoria J. W. Belson Paricct Lic Kids

Ship Board Vacancy to Be Left Open

An early note indicates the shipping board will remain without a replacement vacancy after the death of BC Plimmer. The move reflects abolition pressures and the ongoing push by President Hanvar for organizational restructuring.

Ship Board Washington, D. C Shipping Board Hanvar

Mexico City Martial Law Before Election Day Move

Mexico City commands mass security ahead of tomorrow's primary elections with army control from 6 am to 6 am Monday. Traffic officers on duty, disarmed. civilians carrying gum during the period may be jailed. State elections loom as authorities curb movement to prevent fraud and voter disturbances. National Railway plans to block suspicious crowds. saloons and cabarets closed. drinking or sale of liquor during martial law prohibited.

Mexico City Philarco Eilas Carles National Revolutionary Party Revol Jtiornyy Bew Grekparl National Railways

Oklahoma Feud Between Wentz and Murray Sparks Showdown

Oklahoma Governor William H. Alvaire authorizes removal of Wentz from the state highkey commission for alleged failure to perform duties, replacing him with Maude Thomas of Beaver. The two-year feud with Murray escalates as political tensions rise and partisan lines firm.

Oklahoma Wiliam HU Alraire RA Mursiy Placid Lew Wents M Murray Wentz Chase” Anter Wents

Illinois Will Aid Highway Workers

Illinois will allocate funds to road construction and materials labor this year totaling 87.218 million dollars. The Chicago Motor Club announced today it has computed that a portion of the state's 79.08 million dollar appropriation for highway construction and maintenance in 1932 will go to workmen.

Illinois Chicago Chicago Motor Club Lie

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