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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1932

Page

5

Drop In Priest Of Liquor Seen

Testimony before United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart detailed a liquor seizure on Dolorosa Street. Two women and two men were arraigned. bond set for Cidron couple, with a speedy case promised as agents raid Simpson Street finding beer and beer mash.

United, States Paul A. Lockhart Dolorosa Street Cicran Figbert’ Schweppe United States Claron Lockhart Simpson Street H. R. Davis Jésusa Varra Burnett Street

Grocery Delivery Boy Marries Tomato Shopper Romance

Los Angeles reports William K. Lyons, 23, obtained a marriage license to wed 68 year old nurse Lesnora B. Curvier after a grocery delivery. Lyons recalls spotting her smile while delivering a can of tomatoes.

Los Angeles William K. Lyons Will Lesnora B. Curvier

Mexico seeks tourist trade to lift economy

Mexico City hopes a new international highway to Laredo will spark a tourist boom. Monterrey businessman M Gonzales Ochoa, arriving from a provisional highway trip, says hotel shortages will vanish as Americans flood in for era of safe travel and spending. He notes Europe’s travel shift toward American routes, boosting Mexico’s appeal. In Verona, Italy, six course dinner made entirely of rice showcased at rice growers convention after a GM exhibit.

Mexico Mexico City Laredo M. Gonzales Ochoa Monterrey Ochoa United States Europe Verona Italy Rice Growers’ Convention

Beaumont Bank Worker Shot After Merger

Oliver G. Graham, 24, a dry assistant cashier at City National bank in Beaumont, was found with a bullet wound to the base of his brain near an undertaking establishment. Neighbors heard a car arrive and immediate gunfire, then found Graham on the sidewalk beside his car. The bank had merged with American National yesterday, which would have ended his job. officials said accounts were normal.

Beaumont Texas Oliver G. Graham Yesterdry City National Bank Graham American National

Seek to Restore Memory of Man in Philadelphia

An effort to restore the memory of Tobias Burke, a war veteran missing for 11 years, began in Philadelphia led by Dr. George Wilson of the University of Pennsylvania. Burke, who calls himself Joe Bond, was located in Berwyn outside Chicago and returned to Philadelphia last week but does not recognize his relatives.

Philadelphia Tobias Burke George Wilson University of Pennsylvania Burke Joe Bond Berwyn Chcago

Mexico City Banker's Son Guest of Honor at Luncheon

Antonio L. Echeverria son of a Mexico City banker and former La Salle Military Academy student in New York was the guest of honor at a Tuesday noon luncheon hosted by W. M. McIntosh and chamber of commerce representatives at the St. Anthony Hotel. Attendees included Porter A. Whaley chamber manager E. T. Laubscher former president and Jack White Plaza Hotel manager as invited guests.

Antonio L. Echeverria Mexico City la Salle Military Academy New York W. M. McIntosh Chamber of Commmerce St. Anthony Hole Fedevervia Bine National Porter A. Whaley Chamber E. T. Laubscher Jack White Plaza Hotel

Two Youths Given Suspended Terms

Two 18 year old youths received four year suspended sentences from Judge W W McCrory in Ninety fourth District Court after pleading guilty to auto thefts. John Bilanault of 1421 South Flores Street admitted stealing a car from John Dove of 431 Madison Street on December 29, 1981. Willis Hunt of 302 Helena Street admitted theft of a car belonging to G Purcell of 1605 West Woodlawn Avenue on January 18.

W. W. McCrory Ninety-fourth John Bilanault South Flores Street John Dove Madison Street Willis Hunt Helena Street G Purcell West Woodlawn Avenue

Thieves Take Tobacco From Trucking Heist at Store

Report to police Tuesday details thieves using a truck to haul away more than a1u worth of tobacco from Key Kash at 91 Broadway. Separate thefts include fishing tackle and a garden hose from Ruth J. Wallace 605 Nolan Street. Archie N. Gore, 26, partially paralyzed by a night watchman's bullet, dies at home in Fort Worth.

Key Kash Broadway Ruth J. Wallace Nolan Street Fort Worth Archie N. Gore

Society Notes Preview Event Planned At Gunter Hotel

The guild of St Mark s church meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Horace L Hotchkiss The San Antonio Musical work fashion show and luncheon is set for Thursday at 1230 PM in the Madernique ball room of the Gunter hotel Entrance prizes will be awarded Reservations are underway Mrs J K Stuart leads reservations Mrs Dan Russell and M Ganser left for Harlingen to visit Mr John Crockett Mrs Ferdinand Buute of Evansville arrived to visit her mother Mrs Theodore Hicks Mr Buute formerly Miss Mary Howard Mrs William Tobin Thornton to host a luncheon Thursday at the Bright Shawl for her sister Mrs Paul Chandler Matthews of New York City Guests include 20 young married set The Lighth Corps officers and ladies plan a hop Friday night April 22 at Fort Sam Houston Officers club Also noted are two weeks’ visits of Mrs EB Flowers and Mrs A G G Fimbleton of East Orange New Jersey with Mrs J D Miller at her Hunt Texas country home.

San Antonio Musica Madernique Ballrooth Gunter Hotel J. K. Stuart William Tobin Thornton Paul Chandler Matthews New York City Lighth Corps Fort Sam Houston

Home Looted After Absence Claims $1200 Loss

Jim Perry of 41 Highland Boulevard found his home looted on Tuesday after months away. The burglar took goals valued at 1200 dollars, plus several musical instruments and silverware. Police were notified.

Jim Perry Highland Boulevard

Burns Fatal to Baby Girl Beatrice Torres

Beatrice Torres, 2, daughter of Louis Torres of 116 San Carlos, died at Robert B Green hospital after burns from a clothing fire while near a stove. The incident marks a second burn death this week. Other local injuries include Jan Piseat from a blast at Wells, Elvay McBride, 14, with a broken arm at Larkwood Park, and several minor accidents across the city.

Beatrice Torres Louis Torres San Carlos Street Robert B. Green Hospital Ner Jan Piseat Big A Wells Elvay McBride Hays Street Larkwood Park Alynrndo Rodriguez Santa Rosa Avenue Commerce Street David Ramirez Sautiaga Street Gus Henry Kalilson’s Alfredo Garza Alto Visa Street

Air Mail From L A Shows Big Decline

A March report from the local post office shows erratic air mail tonnage from San Antonio with the northern route at 1155 pounds 2 ounces versus 1185 pounds 4 ounces in February, the southern route at 947 pounds 10 ounces up from 311 pounds, and the western route at 442 pounds 7 ounces down from 770 pounds.

San Antonio

Central Catholic High to stage Cappy Ricks at San Pedro

High School presents three performances of the comedy Cappy Ricks at the San Pedro Playhouse. The aminee is set for 3 p.m. Wednesday with night shows at 8 15 p.m. Julius J. Krishel announces. The Central Catholic High School Orchestra will play. Cast includes Albert Wagner George Yrisarti Harold Maynahan Joseph Barbera Fred Cox Ralph Remling Solomon Cassel Davis Walsh Alcide Le Blanc.

Central Catholic High School Cappy Ricks San Pedro Playhouse Julius J. Krishel Albert Wagner George Yrisarti Harold Maynahan Joseph Barbera Fred Cox Ralph Remling Solomon Cassel Davis Walsh Alcide LeBlanc

Paris Amusement Centers to Close Tonight

Paris, April 5. One famous Night Life of Paris and most amusement centers will be padlocked tonight under a 24 hour closing agreement in protest against high taxes. Parisians will have only museums four state theaters and a six day bicycle race for public diversion.

Paris

Sale of Airship to Be Delayed by Naval Committee

The House Naval Committee decided not to take up publicly the sale of the airship Los Angeles for the time being. It directed Chairman Vinson to consult with the Navy to determine what proposals it would consider.

Washington, D. C House Naval Committee Navy Los Angeles Vinson

One Killed Nine Hurt in Mine Explosion at Allied Mills

An explosion at Allied Mills in Omaha Nebraska killed one man and injured nine others, some seriously. A subsequent fire caused extensive damage valued at about two hundred thousand dollars, officials said.

Omaha Neb Allied Mills, Incorporated

Man charged with stealing horse near Terrell Wells

Tom Kinny, resident half a mile west of Terrell Wells, was charged with stealing a horse from A. Ky Zadik of 618 Stratford Court in a complaint filed Tuesday before J. Shock, peace officer. Washington scene notes a plan to authorize terms for possible federal purchase of Mount Verto approved by committee.

Tom Kinny Terrell Wells A. Ky Zadik Stratford Court Dusp Fee of the John Shock Washington, D. C Secretary of the Interior Mount Verto Hone Lands Committee

City News Two Theft Charges Filed in Justice Court

Two theft charges were filed in Justice of the Peace John Oalory's court. Suilio, 26, of Windsor Fernando street, is accused of stealing $4 from Dun Hernandez, 550 Campiro Street, on April 2. Mike Sanchez, 400 West Mauston Street, is charged with stealing £40 from W. Tn Relwavets of Camp Normoyle. Notice Hermann Sons requests attendance at a Grand Concert and dance on Saturday, April 8, 1992, at 8:00 p.m. at 695 St. Mary's St. Committeeman Hol Wells Alva and Chievers St. (Atl).

Court of Justice of the Peace John Oalory Ino Suilio Fernando Dun Hernandez Campiro Street Mike Sanchez Mauston Street Camp Hermann Sons RYO St. Mary's St. Your Gomanttee

Clear skin and renewed health claimed by tonic ad

A vintage advertisement promotes a skin clearing tonic and a blood building medicine. It asserts skin improves with the tonic, linking clarity to restored red blood cells and strengthened immunity. It extols S.S.S. and a laxative product Keok-Lax, offering free booklets and trial samples via the S88 Co in Atlanta.

Atlanta

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Mary Lou Grockett 2400 General Motors MENG Guild of St. Mark's Church Horace L. Hotchkiss Barat Laurel Street Dan Russell M. Ganser Harlingen John Crockett Ferdinand Buute Evanson, Il Theodore Hicks Buute Mary Howard EB. B. Flowers A. CG. Fimbleton East Orange N. J J. D. Miller Porras Dra E de Aati Fisher Bodies Eles Pere Ee Regulator Seanad Aor Sedan Oldsmobile Bile GEN. Motors St. Anthony Hotel L.A City News Green Lantern Col. Hol. Wells MOA Slate Auto Park
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