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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1932

Page

15

Adventurer Haddon to Photograph Southwest Caves Tour

Houston native Par jrasn Haddon, 21, leads a photographic tour of caves and underground lakes near Boerne and Big Bend with W L Fitegersld. They plan an automobile route to record travels, unclear use for pictures, recalling Haddon's Yucatan expedition at age 17 for the Houston Museum.

Boerne Par Jrasn Haddon Houston Haddon Halliburton Andy Big Bend Museum of Natural History W. L. Fitegersld Yucatan Peninsula Houston Museum A. R. Hines

Perplexing Texas tale headlines jurist and theft crime note

A chaotic reminiscence recalls a Texas judge’s quirky rulings on theft and recovery of property. A pursue and shoot incident led to murder without malice charges and a suspended sentence, illustrating legal quirks in property recovery and the peculiarities of Texas law.

Matthews Texas Jay Wim Dell

Widow Seeks 75000 in Damages After Derrick Fall Death

In Ninety fourth district court Mrs Charlo B Ma Nett of Dilley seeks 75000 in damages for the death of her husband Bugeo August Mo Nell who died April 2 1941 after a derrick on rotten timber collapsed in a work site near San Antonio. The petition accuses the derrick operator Haftapaye or related party of negligence. The suit names producers Denier of Bexar county as defendant.

Basiband Cie District — Court Charlo B. Ma- Nett Dilley Prod Denier Bexar County Derick Billder Bugeoo August MoNell Derrick

Coronation in the Cotton Empire to feature cotton dresses

San Antonio prepares for a royal coronation in the Cotton Empire next week with duchesses from across Texas wearing cotton dresses. The Order of the Cotton vows elegant simplicity, with a Texas cotton motto and plans for a beautiful yet less lavish ceremony costing about 3000 dollars, funded by local merchants.

Texas Order of the San Antonio Hutner T. Wilson

Institute Honors Five San Antonians for Genealogy Work

Five San Antonians Wendell H Potter Thomas James Thurnbill Frederick Chatal Mrs George Beeck and Mrs R J Dalton honored by the Institute of American Genealogy of Chicago for leading, active genealogical research. The recognition appears in a Who's Who In Genealogy renewal.

Institute of American Genealogy of Chicago Wendell H Potter Thomas James Thurnbill Frederick Chatal George Beeck R. J. Dalton United States

Nurse Reform Sparks Debate on Nursing Schools

Dr. E P Lyon, of Minnesota University Medical Schools, told nurses at a convention that hospitals profit from free student labor and overcrowded schools. He urged abolishing about 2000 nursing schools, replacing free labor with wages to fund authorized programs, and reforming nursing education.

Lyon Nears Municipal Auditorum American Nurses’ Association National Organizaton National League of Nursing League St. Anthony Hotet Nurs Threby Nuriog Lyon Shemm

San Antonio poised as future national scientific center

Dr John Kern Strecker, Baylor veteran and head of the region's museum work, praises San Antonio's natural features and Witte Memorial museum support. He notes surveys could extend from hill districts to Mexico and Rio Grande Valley and credits Alfred Witte's donor role for establishing the museum as a national hub of scientific effort.

San Antonio John Kern Strecker Strecker Baylor University Thie City Mexico Rio Grande Valley Alfred Witte Witte

Social Worker to Speak at San Antonio Boca Workers' Assoc

A Tunséell Sage Foundation guest will address the San Antonio Boca Workers' Association at the Aytiste Inn at 6 30 p m Thursday The speaker Mrs Mery Bramn Routenhn tours social agencies and will discuss What the Public Ought to Know About Ba 1 ciel Work She has aided ial workers in major cities and will proceed to New Orleans Richmond and Atlanta Carl H Bryan will introduce her with Birs R C Hugman presiding, plus local court notices and May jury service details included.

Tunséell Sage Foundation New York San Antonio New Orleans Richmond Atlanta Carl H. Bryan Roussalin Birs R. C. Hugman Will Pitt Siedwe Lommensayers Dennis and Bennett B.D Sr C Hennett Va P. Acosta Automobile Finante Antonia Va Paul Rundel Ceqzetration Amit Novick Brothers W. W. Morman Teaxg Devalopment Bureau Bingee Fenerat Distric Dudee H McsTillan Aude Duvet

Texan Public Health association announces chartered group

An OCR fragment lists chartered entities including Fowartest San Antonio and Texan Hudtie Realth association. It mentions J. Crockett Snider Abernathy and Dr. H. K. Read among incorporators and references health and public health activity with unclear names and items.

Adbtin Avr API Fowartest San Antonio San Anton Onnual Nium Laundry Abernathy J. Crockett Snider Barkert Oliver Texsa Public Health Association Awatin AW Caplet H. K. Read W van Hovenhere Y. J. Aiken Arsandimant Texan Hudtie Realth Association Texia

Garner First to File in Cameron County

Brownsville Texas April 14. Speaker John N Garner has submitted his name for reelection to the Fifteenth district. The Cameron county Democratic executive committee received Garner's application by registered mail from Washington. It is the first office filing received by the Cameron county committee.

Brownsville Texas John N. Garner Yates Cameron County Democratic Washington Garner Cameron County Committee

Judge Orders Children Brought to Court in Custody Fight

Judge W S Anderson of the thirty seventh district court granted a writ of habeas corpus for the children of Andrew Beltran and ordered Antonia Pena de Alvarado to bring Olivia 13 Maria 10 and Andreas 6 to court for a 9 am hearing to show cause why custody should not revert to the father.

Anderson W. S. Anderson Thirtyseventh District Court Nature Andrew Belttari Antonia Pena de Alvarado Andrew Beltran Olivia Maria Andreas Alvarado Uyes Arcinega Street Andersor Teason

Workshops Offers Group of Plays at Local Theater

The San Antonio Little Theater Workshop at 52 cents on Fourth Street will present three one act plays Thursday and Friday. The Gate of Heaven directed by Agnes Wil Tame The Fatal Guest directed by BR H Flannery. A second group of one act plays will be staged later this month.

San Antonio Little Theater Workshop Fourth Street Agnes Wil- Tame BR. H. Flannery

Officers Installed By Mexican Club

The Mexican Business Men's club installed newly elected officers Wednesday evening and held a dinner. New officers include Andrew Mor rice as president, Joe Sthedals as vice president, Santiago Yarolla as secretary, F. J. Arrendondo as treasurer, and Dr. R. Tames as assistant treasurer.

Mexican Business Men's] Club Carla Blancasore Andrew Morrice Joe Sthedals Santiago ‘Yarolla F. J. Arrendondo Dr. R. Tames

Red Cross Faces Hard Year Says Nursing Director

Miss Clara D. Noyes of Washington, director of nursing service for the American Red Cross, speaks at the nation biennial nursing convention. She cites unprecedented strain on public health services due to rising demand, local relief duties, and fund preservation. She notes disasters over two years and the drought of 1990 forcing famine aid in many counties.

Red Cross Clara, D. Noyes Washington America Teed Cross Miss Noyes Municipal Auditorium Becnme United States

Interscholastic Riding Show at Olmos Park April 24

Twenty school teams of ten, boys and girls from junior and senior levels, enter eliminations from 2 to 5 1 m. Sunday April 24 at Olmos Park stables. A trophy donated by R W Morrison of the Seddie club will be awarded, with a separate cup for junior high riders. The Fiesta horse show opens at 4 p. m. with 17 classes and an expected 360 entries plus special events by the Texas Cavaliers. Box seats now available at Olmos Park stables.

Olmos Park Olmos Park Stables R. W. Morrison Seddie Club Box Seale Olmos Fark Stables

War Nurses Feted By Local Veterans

Wednesday night 158 nurses who served with the army and navy during the World War were guests of San Antonio chapter No 1 Disabled American Veterans Sam Houston post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Wayne DeVal Alamo post of the American Legion at a Mexican dinner. The guests applauded the speaker's remarks endorsing cash payment of the barns.

Army Navy San Antonio Sam Houston Post Veterans of Foreign Ware Wayne Deva- Alamo Suries

College to Present Colonial Comedy

The freshmen of Our Lady of Lake College will present The Girls of 1778 a colonial comedy in the college auditorium Sunday. Cast includes Clara Robinson Mary Risinger Mary Belle Fagg Christine Jones Rowena Willte Flu Gremillion Anne Espey Mary Leona Resch Dubs Kadanin Edna Harper Dorothy Garn ey Helen Heys Dick Barfield Theresa Pexsoney Martha Hills Mabel Turney St Marys University Orchestra directed by Brother Albert Higeman with music by S Mywilluraigh.

Our Lady of T Ue Lake College Washington Fiip- Grams Clara Robinson Mary Risinger Mary Belle Fagg Christine Jones Rowena Willte Flu Gremillion Anne Espey Mary Leona Resch Dubs Kadanin Edna Harper Dorothy Garney Helen Heys Dick Barfield Theresa Pexsoney Martha Hills Mabel Turney St. Mary's University Orchestra Brother Albert Higeman Willuraigh Music

Passover Sermon to Be Delivered at Beth-E Friday

Rabbi Ephraim Frisch will speak on A Ring in His Own Household at Friday evening service at Beth-E. The talk prepares for Passover observances to begin Wednesday evening April 20. Choir directed by Mrs. L. J. Marks with guest tenor Charles Stenn. he will sing He That Dwelleth in the Secret Place. Saturday service at 10:20 a.m. continues with ne Great Sabbath topic.

Webb Quits Buick Manager After Twenty Years Service

Cal B. Tt. Webb resigns as manager of the Buick division at General Motors after twenty years of service. He plans to take an early vacation and then devote himself to private business interests in San Antonio.

Gal. Webb Buick General Motors Corporation Cal. B Tt. Webb San Antonin Buick Motor Company Webb

Airways Official Addresses Club The SAU Antonio

George W. Johnson, traffic representative of American Airways, addresses the club on travel matters. The remarks were delivered at a Thursday meeting, outlining airline policies and passenger service improvements.

Two Sergeants to Retire April 30

Technical Sergeant Jesse P. Bhore and Staff Sergeant Peyton G. Roscoe of the Quartermaster corps plan retirement on April 30. Willer retired at Fort Bam Houston on April 30.

Jesse P. Bhore Peyton G. Roscoe Willer Fort Bam Houston

County Offices Pay Operating Costs and Fees In 1929 1930

CLIFT POTTER reports on county finances showing operating costs for sheriff, district attorney, county attorney, county judge, assessor, tax collector, constable, two justice courts, district clerk, and county clerk. 1929 expenses 309,649.73 with fees 402,013.95. excess 13,903.52. 1930 expenses 398,007.45 with fees 436,734.60. excess 98,007.45. Sheriff leads income, with 1923 and later years cited. county clerk and tax collector also detailed with year by year figures and variances. The piece notes shifts due to business conditions and signals a follow-up article tomorrow.

Clift Potter Inceme Iby

Tish Tish Cast Guests of Honor at Congregation Event

The Young People's League of Congregation Agudas Achim plans a Thursday meeting at the Hebrew Institute with a business session followed by social hour and a program. The cast of the musical revue Tish Tish will perform on May 4, with vaudeville numbers by Jack Tyndall and Ernie DeVoy, ex George White Scandals.

Youn People’s League Congregation Agudas Achim Hebrew Institute Young People’s League Jack Tyndall Ernie DeVoy George White

Tarleton Drill Winner From San Antonio Takes Honor

San Antonio boy Byron Miller won first place in the Tarleton Agricultural College drill competition held in Steubenville Texas. Miller will receive a saber engraved with his name and a commission in Tarleton cadet corps as the top honors of the drill season.

Jobin Tarleton Agricultural College Steuhenville Texas San Antonio Byron Miller Muller Tarjetow Lie Ashool

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