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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1932

Page

11

Canary Sales Laugh and Mocking Bird Twist in La Retto

In La Retto near Lernio a group including rancher Swisher and others spread the redunchant phrase Se vende canarios to locals while hunting canaries. They found a talking mocking bird whose owner says its tongue was slit. Julia Foster, beauty expert, appears in ads and faces calls for beauty advice amid gossip about Phyllis Bottome.

Aiverg Laredo Julle Julia Foster Phyllis Bot Tue

Dear Sympathetic Aunt Bella Q and A

The message asks about wedding costs and whether a fiancé should pay for items just before the wedding. It reads as an informal, fragmented inquiry with unclear details and several garbled phrases.

Bella Mr. Spencer

Playgirl in Love analyzes modern womanhood and romance

Two women vie for a man in a Christie novel excerpt on modern girlhood versus flapper status. The piece contrasts the emancipated past with today’s evolving female archetypes, noting a shift toward mystery and subtler sex appeal in postwar female identity.

May Christie Loranda Tewson Judith Brian Miss Christie Christie

Fragmentary 19th Century Puzzle and Notes From a Local Page

A garbled OCR fragment mixes a crossword clue with scattered names and places. It mentions Hotton Virginia, Cap Tallmadge, Lint Prodevickshire road, a Texas league start at League Park, and Princess Alexandra Vor Schles wig Helatels. Also references County Attorney Davin and several disjointed proper nouns, suggesting a mixed page of misc items and notices.

Aleo Cap Tallmadge Prodevickshire Road Klaxen Texas League Catason League Park Alexandra Vor Schleswig Helatels Wilhelm Germany Eliy Mexico City Flit Buren New York Davin Jeffhandergle

Milk Thieves Foiled as Shots Miss in Early Morning

H W Daneel at 823 Worth Znezac ajora street reported firing on two men who fled during a morning milk delivery heist. No one was hurt and no rounds found their mark as police investigate the attempted robbery.

H.W. Daneel Worth Znezacajora Street le Perth

Monterey Man Robbery Report From Local Police

A Monterey man reported a robbery Monday with his pockets picked. The incident description mentions money taken and the suspect fled toward a nearby street, prompting police to investigate and review surveillance for possible leads.

Monterey

Local Winners Named in National Bridge Tourney

Local winners announced for the National Bridge tournament held Friday night at the Men ger hotel. Clarence Nordhaus and H. Roamer led North and South with top scores, Horace Kelton Jr and Mick Bedell Jr top East and West. Kay Hart and Pat Bridge claimed second for North and South. Mr. and Mrs. Will Halden were second for East and West. Eight winners receive engraved cups, per Mrs. W. C. Ryan, organizer.

Menger Hnlel Clarence Nord-haus H. Roamer Horace Kelton Jr Mick Redell Nordhaus Roamer Kelton Bedell Jr Kay Hart Pat Bridge Will Halden W. C. Ryan United States

Violence Leaves Eight Hurt In Weekend Incident

In the emergency ward of Robert B. Green Hospital eight victims of weekend violence were treated. Include J. W. Hollis stabbed in the back with an ice pick during a Sunday altercation. Roger Stiles mistakenly shot in the hand while trying to assist Hollis. Lula Mae Peerce stabbed with an ice pick. Albert Ordio suffered a fractured skull from a brick blow. Detectives Canty and Dresch arrested a suspect. An unidentified assailant was stabbed in Weal Street and another victim struck with an iron bar near Magnolia. Continuous hospital reports detail ongoing attendances and arrests.

Robert B. Green Hspital J. W. Hollis Bouth Hackberry Street Roger Stiles South Huckberry Street Hollis Rove Stiles Lula Mae Peerce Yoakum Street Albert Ordio Booker Street Sland Iten Olenburger

Unclear courtroom notes continue with bonds set

Fragmentary OCR shows a court proceeding with mentions of drunkenness charges, a person named A L Matlock, Paul Kilday, and judge actions. Details are unreadable, but bonds were set and the day moved forward with various defendants.

Finch A. L. Matlock Paul Kilday Herenas Vito Tine Wiles A. Mosti Pee Street Fortett

Invite Fails to Defeat KC Amid Conference Talk

Garret, general Kansas Quyeham foc, plans to fly to San Ss week to invite the s Association to hold an event in Kansas. The trip aims to secure support for a weeklong gathering from 11 to 25. Meanwhile sportsmen flyer Live daily Nights speaks of a teaching program and pilots travel to Plaza hotel for demonstrations.

Kansas Quyehamfoc San Ss S' Association Ention Sportsmen Flier San An- S Plaza Hotel

Auto Found Abandoned After Sunday Incident

A 1921 coach vehicle appears abandoned after a Sunday incident. Officers report the vehicle ownership tied to a sheriff’s officer Mfonden, with the car plates removed and local authorities investigating the site.

Mfonden Hest Co

Habits of Gow Dave Oldie On Trains

A cow named Dave Oldie often interferes with Pacific tracks near Camp Mormoyle and indirectly saves a soldier, Frank Fodalski, by causing an engineer to brake in time. The soldier is jailed on military police orders after being awakened from sleep by the incident.

Misset Pacific Camp Mormoyle Frank Fodalski Eighty-third Motor Repair Shops Cemp Normyyle San Antonio Roundhouse Old Bossie Dack Heerby Leighman S. J. Maloukis Military Police

Father and Son Injured by Hunting Shell Explosion

Felix Vargas and his son Felix Jr of You Army were injured when a shell exploded during a rabbit hunt near Robert B. Green hospital. The blast tore off three of the father’s fingers while the boy stood nearby. Several other minor injuries were reported from traffic collisions and a coffee pot burn incident.

Felix Vargas Felix Jr You Army Robert B. Green Hospital Abel Emil Glover Wot van Ness Street Army Camaron Travis John Anguiano Peons Street Canital HNL Elawood

Fifth Man Charged in Speakeasy Raid Scene

A Wilwa man was charged in a speakeasy raid on North Alamo. Albert Rasmussen faced a 1500 bond. Harry Fey Ted Law and Robert Harge also posted 1500 bonds. Joe Alvarado remained jailed in default of 750 bond. The two story stucco house contained six living rooms and lavish furnishings.

Vwilwa North Alamo Albert Rasmussen Harry Fey Ted Law Robert Harge Joe Alvarado

Questions Deluge Postoffice Clerks Seeks Rate Relief

Agitated postal clerks Monday appealed to the postmaster to post slows and broadcast a plan to stop a deluge of inquiries about postal rates. Clerks report widespread publicity for a 3 cent rate and say many customers seek stamps or information on future service, causing crowding and delays.

Stryps Secont Bistriss

Pine Exhn winner views aviation contest at Detroit expo

Brielby Wiitser Amarillo winner of the Light's aviation contest arrives in Detroit for the National Aircraft show. Shelby UT Austin veteran among 13 winners from the East Middle West and South, to attend a luncheon at Book Cadillac hotel.

Brielby Wiitser Amarillo Texas Munday Detroit Chicags Shelby University of Texas East Middle West South Cadillac Col Arti C. Goebel Pacific Flier Kruser Aga San Antonio

Services Held for Man Accidentally Killed by Wife

Funeral services for Corrito De Leon of Macdona were held at the Riebe Undertaking Company chapel after he was accidentally shot by his wife Julia De Leon Saturday night. Julia De Leon said she fired at a perceived burglar. De Leon died at Robert B. Green hospital after emergency surgery. He leaves a widow and two small children. the family lived in a section house on the Southern Pacific lines at Macdona.

Riebe Undertaking Company Corrito ‘de Leon Macdona Julia de Leon de Leon J. C. Musgrave Frank W. Matthews Robert B. Green Southern Pacific Lines Macdane

Rifle Shoots Set At Bullis Reserve For Cavalry Club

The newly organized Cavalry club begins a rifle shoot series at Bullis Reserve Camp next Sunday morning. Army artillery course supervision by Basil F. Basia announced. Shoots will be held every other Sunday until completion. Competitors must notify Col. C. B. Thompson at One Hundred Fifty Sixth Cavalry brigade HQ.

Cavalry Club Camp Buliis Linder War Department Basil F. Basia CB. D. Thompking Sixth Cavalry Brigade

Sea Horse at Witte Museum New Attraction for Pupils

Swarms of school children visit the Witte Museum to see sea horses, the hippocampus, with Col Marlin Oramins leading lectures. A male sea horse brood pouch carries embryos as the female deposits eggs. In American waters sea horses are brown. in the Mediterranean they appear pink or yellow.

Witte Museum Witte Memoral Museum Col Marlin Oriramins Lone ‘Island Sound Mugen American Mediterranean Sea

Mass Meeting in San Antonio Raises 1500 for YMCA Budget

A mass meeting of San Antonio Protestant churches at the municipal auditorium Sunday night drew over 4200 attendees and netted about $1500 for the YMCA C. A. budget fund for the year. Rev. Arthur D. Moore of San Francisco led the program with Dean Carl Jeer directing a 150-voice massed choir. Bishop William T. Cabers offered the invocation and Rev. PF. B. Hill delivered the benediction. Members of church boards and pastors participated on the platform.

Y.M YM. c. A San Antonio Arthur d. Moore San Francisco Travis Pack Methodist Church Guede Porter Loring

Sterling to Speak at Alamo Pilgrimage during Fiesta

Governor RS Sterling has accepted an invitation to speak at the Alamo pilgrimage on April 21 as Fiesta honors heroes of the Battle of the Alamo. Ralph Durker, event chairman, says several speakers will address the ceremony while students will pay individual tributes. Delegations from patriotic and civic groups are being invited to join the Alamo observance. Letters about parade positions for the Trades Display on April 20 were sent to 150 participants by Jack Raybould, secretary and manager.

Governoy RS Sterling Alamo Ralph Durker Stering The Alani Urs

Maj Bliss to Mayo Clinic for course in Rochester

Major Ihab Maj. RB W Bliss of the medical corps is on duty at Fort Sam Houston. He is to attend a Mayo Clinic program in Rochester for a course. The order becomes effective April 10 and he will return to Park Sam Houston after completion in May.

Maj Bliss Mayo Clinic Ihab W. Bliss Fcal Alation Hos

Burns Fatal to Farmer in Hig Wells Texas

Joe Fiscal, a three year old farmer from Hig Wells Texas, died at Robert B. Green hospital early Monday after a bonfire explosion Sunday caused his hand to be burned and his injuries proved fatal. He was brought to the hospital in critical condition and died after arrival.

Joe Fiscal Hig Wells Texas Robert B. Green Hospital Buna Clayfnrch Weed Fiscal Blows Wishich Aldgud

Texas Longhorn on Display at Buckhorn Curio Shop

Disappointed Texas visitors may glimpse the old West as a 16 hands high 1100 pound Texas longhorn steer mounts at Friedrichs Buckhorn saloon. Albert Friedrich and sons Schleyer mounted the 18 piece exhibit weighing 1000 pounds of clay, valued at 500 dollars, to be displayed daily to attract tourists and publicity.

E. G. Schleyer Alex Schleyer Buckhorn Curio Shop Texas Burkhorn Curio Shore Coasl Albert Priedrich South Texas South Alex Schileyer B. 0. Schleyer Wistlove United States Schleyers Buckhorn

Style Revue Presented by Our Lady of Lake College Students

A student style revue at Our Lady of Lake College in cooperation with Frost Brothers opens at 8 p m featuring 1880 fashion gowns. Mrs Adolph Lucas Fredericksburg dresses modeled by daughter Miss Matilda Lucas with Martha Ellis in 1888 attire from Mrs L B Dunn Corpus Christi. Tap dance by Marie Fessoney Marian Mueller Marian Heveck directed by Opal Thomas.

Our Lady of 4 Lake College Frost Adolph Lucas Fredericksburg Matilda Lucas Railese Marthia Ellis L. B. Dunn Corpus Christi Humber Marie Fpessoney Marian Mueller Marian Heveck Opa Thomas

City approves multiple interest payments to fund accounts

Interest payments were approved from several city funds. The 1930 general fund received 4991.42, the 1928 general fund 407.60, the 1929 general fund 356.72, the firemen and policemen pension funds 101.03, the recreation fund 163,562, and merchants bills 242.02.

Hieel Eminenl Mordiy

Recovered funds and youth arrested in Oklahoma incident

A deputy sheriff reports the recovery of $65 and the arrest of a 16 year old from Cones Ten. The details are garbled but indicate a youth apprehension connected to a local street incident on South Preea street. Names and places are unclear due to transcription errors.

Sherif A. C. Mackus Montiny Ulajenrot of. Ganes Oklahoma Stevie AG Ontovirlatenn South Preea Street Arkposns Ny I Noltt Torsivaniie Mutiaritier

Stokes Seen As New President Of School Board

Post election results project Roger Stokes to lead the board for a six year term with Dr Mary King Robbie and Mrs Wyneken forming a new majority on the education panel. Canvass figures show Robbie, Stokes, and Wyneken prominent among votes, with relayed figures from multiple polling places.

Blethan Roger Stykes Bard of Education Gallmvay Presieith Mary King Robbie Rusining Naste Win Witith Stokes Robbie H. Q. Wyneken Stella Breves Walker Stella Breves Walker, Composing A New Majority Faction of the Board. Dr. Robbie L. D. Gilmore Board of Education J. B. King Wyvicken Walker Cup King Gilmore Y.t. Hallie Je W. R. Willams Thad Gilmore Halle Williams de. Robbve Wyneken Jesse Heltel T. Pyne Goforth Gentry F. Taylor Saul Wolf G. Castallani M. & Hallam D. T. Swain Jesse Heite We. B. Pyne L. S. Goforth Roger Stokes Gentry F. Trylor Mra Soul Wolf B.C. Gasty M. S. Hall

Olympic race troop visits Santa Monica ranch

Major Chanbertin leads an army crack race troop at a Santa Monica ranch. They tour San Vego, work day and night on horses, touting horse racing and shows to benefit farmers and ranchers.

Santa Monica Calif Chanbertin San Vego Madora Etretrie

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