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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1932

Page

13

City Budget Readied With Major Expenditure Cuts

City commissioners plan a retrenchment for the coming fiscal year reducing expenditures by about 600000 and slashing the tax rate by 26 to 35 cents. The budget for 1932-34 will be 1100000 lower than last year with further reductions from property assessments and pool, park, and museum fees. The permanent budget is expected to pass at the start of the next fiscal year.

C.M. Chambers Herely Commission Hine Amayor Burgot Std Sen Antonis Texas Meyor Brackenridge Park Witte Memorial C Museum Mayor's Department Police Commissioner's Department F. L. Billyer Jesse Oppechelmer Revere Allebee Minyae Chambers Lly Hall

Running Board of Auto Stolen Reported in Burglary Ring

A thief broke into Dr. H. E. Calvert's garage at 250 Washington Street and stole a running board for a cat. Police were notified after the burglary was connected to other thefts across multiple addresses including a jewelry loss, plumbing fixtures, and cash.

H. E. Calvert Washington Street Monte Carlo Glenneys West King's Highway 3. Guerin East Myrtle Avenue Joss Hile Home James Mania South Flores Street East Fest Street Prokandl Street

Student Wins Honors at Drill at Tarleton College

Byron Miller of Bracken-Hoge High School, son of Frank D Miller, received first place honors in a drill contest at Tarleton Agricultural College Stephenville. He is a Tarleton freshman and earned a medal for the top award.

Byron Miller Joby Tarleton Agricultural College Stephenville Miller Tarleton Bracken- Hoge High Schoo Prank d. Miler Kaylon Avenue

May Day Health Program Aims at Child Welfare in San Antonio

A large May Day observance Sunday May 1 at Thomas Jefferson High School auditorium focuses on child health. Sponsored by the Bexar County Medical Association women’s auxiliary, the event features health education for mothers, examinations for children in grades 4 through 6, and a Norah Pageant promoting food health laws. Speakers include Dr. Nixom and Dr. Dudley Jackson with proclamations from President Hoover cited as backing.

Adlvce McAneny Iealthy Land Bexar County Medical Society Thosnas Jeftfrre Sant Antonio Thomas Jefferson Senior School Women’s Auxiliary Bexar County Medical Association Prank WN. Hangeard Omid Healthasks PJ Nixom Dudley Jackson Pereris Rsh Hephven Min Hugkard State Board of Health Kidales Hoggard Paya Nalen Homecick Alty Recreation David Stoke

Family Wins Stay to Keep Home on Carson Street

A federal district court granted a bond and allowed the Karpienski family to keep their homestead at 1410 Carson Street after a raid found no liquor there. Agents found liquor at a renter house but it was occupied, and the couple runs a barber shop and grocery from the Carson Street property. The bond was set at $300, with no objection from United States District Attorney John D. Carturan to the offered conditions.

Zygmunk Snd Dohe Karplenekl Federal District Carson Street W. G Williams Karpienski Karpieny United States John D. Carturan

Burglar Picked Policeman's Home at 219 Wilkins Avenue

A burglar selected the residence of city policeman GC J Hocker at 219 Wilkins Avenue and entered at 7 p.m. Friday while the officer and family dined. The family heard the intruder before he could seize anything and he escaped before being detected.

Wilkins Avenue GC. J. Hocker Warglar Hag

And I Remember When Braver Was Really Difficult

A fragment recalls hard times and men in early profession with saddles, gear, and horse calls. The speaker claims forty years of practice and notes pride in actions and memories from a distant county era.

Tramomike Alwaya

Birthmay of Edwin Markham Celebrated in California

San Francisco marks the eightieth birthday of Edwin Markham, author of The Man With the Hoe, with nationwide observances in New York and across California. Universities, libraries, and museums host exhibitions while readings and radio broadcasts honor the California poet who spent much of his life in the state.

San Francisco Tadac America Edwin Markham San Prancisco Eraminer New York Prankin D. Roosevelt Cross Connecticut Waiters Avenue West Brighton Staten Island Lonmrow Carnigle California San Francisco Bay Region University of California Stanford University Public Library of San Fravienca Galifornia State Teachers’ College San Jose Markham William H. Crocker NML- Let San Francisco Examiner Adwin Markham Oregon City Willamette River Tam Gratefus Francisco Miller Arthur Brisbane Victor Hugo Fourier Mourier Albert Drisbane Une Pressent Henrat Hupers

Eighty Years of Faith Against the Night

Edwin Markham writes as a celebrant of endurance, countering classical woes with a vow to shelter life. He contrasts despair with a pledge that the battle for justice remains vital, even if battles falter and martyrs fade. The poem envisions unity, sacrifice, and an enduring flame of hope guiding humanity.

Suit Delayed In Public Service Barratry Case

Judge Frederice Stevens recessed the seventy third district court until Monday as testimony in the Public Service company suit to enjoin P P McCloskey from soliciting claims could not be completed. The company showed McCloskey solicited claims against the company amid accidents, arguing barratry law violation though McCloskey is not an attorney. No jury is involved.

Frederice Stevens Seventy-Third District Court Fear Public Service Company P. P. McCloskey McCloskey

Drama Students to Present Play at Bracken Widge High

Drama students of Bracken Widge High School will present a mulest play at the regular meeting of the BL Mark's Players Workshop on Wednesday at 9 p.m. in the St Mark's gudliarium. There will also be a reading of a one act play by Patsy Ruth Spraul. The meeting of the Players will be held at a clock in the St Marky parish house and all members are urged to be present.

Dramatic Department Bracken+ Widge High school St. Mark’s Gudliarium Patsy Ruth Spraul St. Marky

Insurance Men Awarded Trip to Nashville Jubilee

A trip to the pear jubilee of the National Life and Accident Insurance company at Nashville May 5 to 7% has been earned by four San Antonio insurance men A Ware O BD Mafield E Chapin ad A Bareet They plan to leave San Antonio May 4.

A. Insurance National Life and Accident Insurance Company Nashville San Antonio Ware Mafield E Chapin Bareet

Parachute Jumps Scheduled At San Antonio Airport

Two parachute jumps are planned for Sunday afternoon at the San Antonio airport on the Coroua Chiristi highway near Brooks field. A lung demonstration will be included to the pengtens.

San Aneonio Coroua Chiristi Highway Brooks Field

Twenty two Chinese Arrested for Illegal Betting Ring

Twenty two Chinese were arrested in a raid at 127 North Laredo Street on a charge of unlawfully betting and wagering on a game described as choy-ology played with cards, buttons, and sticks. The arrests were made by constables J. G. Hagen and W. H. Leinweber, with witnesses listed as Deputy Constables C. Haskell, A. C. Street, G. Jenneon, and W. Hawok, though the commissioners' court has revoked the deputies' commissions.

North Laredo Street Terrable Justce of the Peace John Onion J. G. Hagen W.H. Leinweber Charles Haskell A. C. Street G. Jenneon W. Hawok Commissioners' Court Fhe

Officer Foils Late Night Drugstore Burglary in Nolan Street

Mounted Officer T J Nunn spotted a large sedan fleeing the Prasse drugstore on Nolan and Fine streets after night burglary. Investigators found cigars and other items scattered on the floor, with several cigarette boxes missing. The officer's approach likely spurred burglars to flee, abandoning the rest of their haul.

Nolan Fine Streets TJ. Nunn

Brackenridge Senior Wins Regional One Act Acting Award

Brackenridge senior Brackenridge School won first place in the regional one act play contest run by the Interscholastic League at the San Marcos Fasacchini College auditorium Friday night. Arthur Higgins of Brackenridge earned top individual acting honors for boys for The Hour Glass. Austin’s John McCrary and Gordon Tibbs from San Antonio followed in the boys division, while Sue Wright of Austin led girls with first place, Daemo thy House of Yrakuen second, and Larue Riley of Lyle third in individual judging.

Brackenridge Senior School San Marcos

Devine Car Dealer Berths Bankruptsy Filing Details

On a voluntary petition, Herbert T. Teel of Devine an attorney Gesler was adjudged bankrupt in federal district court Saturday. Teel listed assets at 13997.57 and liabilities at 13804.44, including 10058.51 in unsecured claims. Exemptions of 0 were claimed.

Herbert T. Teel Devine Attomonlle Gesler Federal Cowl Teel

San Antonin files note early plans for hospital and school board

Ten and twenty years ago notes reveal ambitious plans in San Antonin including a proposed half million dollar mediarhing project to start after council approval and a school board meeting to discuss nominees for an advisory committee connected with a district reform effort.

Democrats ofa will tart dawe Dawe rally in Bexar County

The Bexar County Victory Campaign committee will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m in the chamber of commerce to discuss the presidential campaign. James A. Bae jey, county chairman, says prominent Democratic speakers are expected. The group aims to educate voters on democratic principles and preserve citizens rights against special interests. Harley claims the current administration serves power and money seekers and urges precinct representation.

Bexar County National Democratic Organization Chamber of Commerce Bexar Coun James A. Bae Jey Harley Nablonel Democratic Party Campelen

Couple Saved From Bond Forfeiture by Court Action

A man and woman who posted bond for Hanks B. Martin on impersonating a federal officer avoided bond forfeiture of 750 dollars after court action. Martin did not appear for January trial. partners Erich Pochnert and Mrs J H Harper, as sureties, were required to cover costs and settle rather than lose the full amount.

Hanks B. Martin Erich Poch~ Nert J. H. Harper Martin Poennert Boehaert

Store Girls Club at YWCA Camp Idlewild

Twenty two members of the store girls club of the Young Women's Christian Association are spending the weekend at Camp Idlewilde near Boerne under the direction of Mrs Mildred Jeffress secretary of the business and professional women's department of the Y. Lilian Heldt, president of the club, announced that new members would be initiated during the camp. Sunday morning there will be an outdoor devotional service and hiking. tennis and swimming will be features for the rest of the city.

Store Girls’ Club Young Women's Christian Association Camp Idlewilde Boerne Mildred &, Jeffress Business and Professional Women’s Department Lilan Heldt

Ink Bottle Incident Injures Girl In Majestic Building

Betty Jean Shalth year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Smith 1531 South Mesquite street sustained head injuries Friday afternoon when a bottle of ink dropped from a window in the Majestic building striking her. She was under medical attention Saturday.

Betty Jean Shalth J. E. Smith South Mesquite Street Phi Stelan Majestic

Magazine on Tourist Camp Information Published

Publication from San Antonio by McKinneyarn Publishers details a bi monthly magazine devoted to tourist camp information. Debut issue released, with upcoming issues planned.

San Antonio Tom Keene MckKinneyarn

Local Parent Teachers Present Comedy at VMoff Avenue

A community event features a light hearted stage production titled Hannah Heyneck's Volos will Or the West a comedy. Members of the association invite families and neighbors to attend the show for an evening of entertainment and school spirit.

Hannah Heyneck Vmoff Avenue Pa Association

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