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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1932
Page
13
George Herman Ruth the Babe has two yearly duties. He signs baseballs for charity at the Citizens Military Training Camps and autographs balls for the cadets at Bullis Camp and other CMTC camps this spring. Military officials report his signature is already affixed to many balls.
The article notes plans to present bats and balls to President Hoover or the secretary of war for delivery to Camp Bowie and other camps in June as part of a long standing yankee-senator gathering. It also surveys Chihuahua dog culture, noting breed origins, cross border history, and the rise of registered Chihuahuas in the United States under Mrs. M. E. Hood and the Chihuahua association led by Mrs. Ida Garrest and Mrs. Clewell of Ohio.
The passage describes the Chiltushes breed with distinctive traits thin short hair and bandy legs. It notes mature size eight months and weights of 1 to 12 pounds. A 1814 diary entry recalls a dog named Little Meron. Cant. Billy Krempkau 11 recounts early gallows at Bexar county in the 1880s with six men hanged and a temporary reprieve.
Report tells of two Bexar county murders. One man killed an elderly victim and fled to Mexico in the wagon, then was tracked 165 miles back to San Antonio for capture. The other man died in a robbery related killing as courts and public mood swirl around the hangings.
Lee Satterwhile, a member from Carasa Texas, spoke at a Y M C A meeting. The report notes the talk covered local civic topics and community efforts led by Texas groups.
Mayor Chambers announced a tax cut potentially up to 20 cents from 1.08 per 100, while shifting museum and recreation services to self funding. He proposed higher public improvements funding when conditions improve, and warned residents who demand projects yet resist taxes. A stadium at Exposition Park is eyed as a state best.
United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhert set bonds of 2000 each for Floyd Barnes Norman Compston Joe Cope alias El Cubans and Arthur Hasilan after arraignments on conspiracy to violate narcotics law and the purchase possession and sale of heroin and morphine. The four men were arrested separately on Tuesday night while on the street. Each pleaded not guilty and hearings were scheduled.
Illinois lawmakers formally ratified a proposed amendment to the federal constitution as the Senate approved the measure yesterday. The move reflects ongoing debates over constitutional reform during the current session.
Amokeoner's official asks housewives to inspect peddlers during the tie ofty on Thursday. Train numbers and peeders nelting straw hereies discussed. Several complaints have been resolved.
County seeks damages against Constable H Rober of Precinct 9 in Seventy third District Court. Plaintiff County Attorney D F Davis accuses Roberts and bondman Union Indemnity Co of failing to remit 527 in county taxes. Petition cites Roberts owes 1455.71 in fees and a substantial shortfall in fee accounts.
An elderly visitor from Port Worth was found dead in a bed at friends home on 825 South Trine Alley street Arlington Thursday morning. Detectives Hardcastle and Amacker said the death appeared natural. Justice of the Peace Shark ordered the body to the Riebe Undertaking Co and an inquest will be held.
Maj G M Peabody adjutant Rentals department at Eighth Corps HQs heads quarters for the basic bo c years and will sail for the Philippines for duty on expiration of his leave. He will be replaced at corps headquarters by Maj Hy Malven Jr who is not expected to report until December after completing his present tour in the Philippines.
Reverend Bel Hardin will continue revival services in Washington D C next week. The meeting, conducted under the auspices of the Fall Gospel diairetes of San Afin tonio, is held in a tent near 1401 South Presentive.
Dr Frank E Michelson described Onsende cavern near Hoare and its alysific cancer at a San Antonio exchanges club meeting held at the Plame hotel Timiaiay morning. Alvan Wilguet spoke on club building as a lively, unclear report notes a Decade themed event with ads and references to Sequences Won and Qinenified.
In San Antonio Mrs Charles Payne displays a rare ocelot jacket sewn from eight animals while County Attorney Davis moves to strip deputy constables of pay after their commissions were revoked. Six deputies were disarmed but later guns were returned amid court actions and possible attorney general input.
Thieves stole a car from Gus Fisher of Schstte Texas while he and his bride were in San Antonio for wedding photos. A tuxedo and other clothing were hidden in the trunk but not found. the car was later recovered on Bebcock road with tires removed. Two suspects were arrested.
Associate Civil Appeals Judge J H Baugh of Austin will address the Officers' Contact camp at Fort Sam Houston on May 1. Distinguished guests include Maj Gen Edwin B Winans commanding general Eighth Corps Area Maj Gen Beaumont B Buck retired Gen Claude Birktwead National Guard Col Anceoln F Kilbourney in charge of the National Guard in the Eighth Corps Area Gal Gatton FR Gatts national guard Maison officer Col Frederick B DePuniak chief of staff Ninth Division Col W W Title of the reserves Lieut Col Joan K Weber of the Reserves.
Antonin Santon a 21 year old from Guadalupe street was struck while unfolding strawberries and transported to Robert B Green hospital. Several others Gus Gloscen age 2 Walter Stafford Ur age 8 and Mill Miller were also taken to hospital after incidents during the same event. Henry Rivas of East Crockett street suffered a foot injury when an automobile ran over it while spectators watched a parade.
A 15 year old girl named Antta una of 310 Monterey street fell from a vehicle near Sheely mill on the Gaatroville road late Wednesday. A soldier found her unconscious and transported her to Robert B Green hospital where she remains in a serious condition Thursday. Officer G G Carter stated the investigation is ongoing.
Dr Tom Gates former pastor of First Baptist church resigned due to poor health. A pulpit committee chaired by R R Kay submitted a successor name but the congregation had not vote and the committee was asked to propose additional names. The committee will reconvene to report.
Three carnival victims treated for wounds Wednesday night at the hospital. Frank Duclap, 22, of 205 Blum Street, cut in the face after a non argument with a carnival employee. Robert Gutierrez, 19, of 209 Town Street, stabbed by a man who jostled him. Garnett, 20, of 135 Canton Street, stabbed during an altercation.
Maj avatkop and Capt M Forlive lead Brooksfield officers from Eighth Cocos Area to Bayside Beach headquarters on Thursday morning to inspect supplies at the Twelfth Observation group nunnery camp. They expect to return in the afternoon.
A muddled OCR note describes a Rose Bush duplicate praised by Ripley, referencing Hilpley, Ban Antonin, Frans the Somari American Beauty, and a seven-year-old mush. It mentions a bloom with a second perfect rose bud and unusual leaf between two blooms, in a garbled report from 306 Marpahlro streets.
San Antonio braces for a spring trend as pedicure shops open exposing feet while a district attorney warns of a carnival wheel scam. investigators show how a wheel game, controllable by a hidden brake, can be manipulated to defraud players. authorities prepared to prosecute operators and supervisors.
Mrs Marie Zellweger celebrated her birthday with a Friary event at 525 South St Marys Street while Mr and Mrs G G Zellweger marked their twentieth wedding anniversary. G C Zellweger longtime Harmonia member, the Zellwegers have resided in San Antonio for over 45 years.
Pete Cangme of 207 Water Street was injured when he fell down stairs at 177 1-2 Novit Street on Thursday and taken to Robert B. Green Hospital for first aid. E. Bryan of 103 South Alamo Street was slightly injured trying to catch the falling man.
The Cavalry Club of Southwest Texas will hold its semi monthly shoot Sunday morning at the Pub Me Bergica range on the Banderh road. Army instructors will be present and LL Cline, secretary of the Texas State Rifle Association, will discuss plans for the big bore matches at Camp Mabry in Atlanta in June.
A district publicity book from R. B. Green PTA was sent to the National Congress of Parent Teachers in Minneapolis Minnesota for national competition. The record book, prepared by Mrs. R R Matthews district publicity chairman, was displayed at the Crystal City district conference and at state headquarters before heading to Minneapolis. Mesdames G M Downs and G E Byerine coordinated the effort.
Directors of the chamber of commerce consider recommendations from civic and legislative committees at a Plaza meeting led by president Wily H. FH. Ochs. The session aims to advance proposals through the board for action and possible adoption.
Lieut. Col. Tra Longenscher, air officer of the Bight Corps area, was set to fly to Port Clark Thursday afternoon in a Brooks field transport plane piloted by Lieut. B. O. Holloway with Lieut. J. B. Novake as co pilot.
Washington April report notes a D A R resolution urging broad presidential power to deport unemployed aliens to curb the unemployment crisis, approved in May by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Pedestrians now have the right of way at street crossings, even when a traffic signal favors vehicles. City Attorney T D Cohns Jr and Police Commissioner Phil Wright endorse a bold stance that drivers must wait for pedestrians to cross unless the signal clearly indicates otherwise. A federal court decision clarifies pedestrians have right of way until they reach the opposite curb, reducing risk of harm.
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