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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1932
Page
10
The piece notes a collection of peculiar writings including a volume owned by Raymond Booth and M. L. Ferguson, praising a catalog of sporting feeds. It recalls district attorney investigations of photo-tying games at carnivals and endorses three items for a rainy afternoon read.
The catalogue described as a sale of trade stimulators includes pictures descriptions and prices of cards dice roulette wheels carnival wheels and many games of skill and chance Some marks identify altered games as gait and agto The prize is a game named Honest Jack described as a practical outfit The postman delivered a package to Mrs R F Burnham relocating from New York on East Magnolia Avenue It bore large green and yellow stamps and came from Java via her sister’s ramet g.
A mixed bag describes a decorative package with a large patchwork style cloak of colors and patterns made by a Java artist. It also notes three small ivory statuettes and a tortoise shell carving. Mentions BW Hartley leading an experimental Philadelphia school program and local figures Gordon Langston and Ralph Brown visiting town.
MISS HELEN BURROW of Corpus Christi, in town for the Plesta, previews Brown of Corpus making driftwood into novelty art furniture. GEOHGE GUILE, concert violinist, spent winter in San Antonio and plans to return to Boston each year. VIRGIL LIBERTO, 155 Durango street, drafting a book on his Africa trip with illustrations. HARRY ANTHONY DEYOUNG plans a San Antonio art student study trip in the Davia mountains. DR MARY KING ROBBIE of the board of education ponders a Zumipe summer trip.
Afro lecture on Christian science to be delivered by William E. Brow, B. B. By, of Los Angeles, member of the board of instruction of the mother church First Church of Christ Scientist, Boston. The address will be at the municipal auditorium on Ten Circle.
About 40 Bexar County landowners met with County Commissioner Robert F Uhr at the courthouse to discuss a proposed 22 foot right of way for a new state highway from San Antonio to Fort Worth and other North Texas points. The route would open up territory not served by a north south highway and provide a short link between northern and southern parts of the state entering San Antonio over Sey Pedra Avenue and extending 13 miles in Bexar County. Some landowners offered to donate land while others would sell. The county must provide the right of way before the state will consider building the highway.
Over the weekend authorities raided locations from El Paso to Freestone County and San Sals counties, recovering four seizures of liquor and related equipment. A large still and 300 gallons of mash were found near Fairfield in Freestone County, with smaller stills and manufacturing gear found in San Sals County. El Paso saw two seizure sites yielding brandy whiskey cognac and alcohol.
Exchange clubs of Houston and Austin will visit San Antonio Thursday to participate in a Southern Texas club district conference. District governor P. G. Lucas announced the meeting at Plaza Intel where the agenda centers on an intensive aviation promotion program.
Washington April 25 government through Attorney General Thacher voiced opposition to a Supreme Court review of Al Capone's conviction. Capone's plea for a review was under consideration and expected to be decided soon, with the end of the process near.
Two district judges ruled that Lawrence Wentz, wealthy Republican, should be retained on the Oklahoma highway commission after nullifying an executive order by Governor William H. Murray. Wentz had been ousted on April 1 by a foreay.
New Orleans April 25. Ford Biolor plant to reopen within ten days. Immediate jobs for 000 workers to be offered, with information for other applicants. Eugene H. Stole, manager of the plant, announced today.
John UFaege 1889 West Craig Wrest and Jay Albert Hayne of 1103 Rosawond Avenue sat at the near navy recruiting station Monday for service at the Naval Training Station at Ban Die Calif.
Carroll Bassett, 38, of 915 Font Summit Avenue, operator of a service station, was injured when his car struck a telephone pole in the 500 block of North Flores Street Sunday. He was returning home from a route when the vehicle overturned, breaking a collarbone and sustaining other injuries. He was treated at Medical and Sureleaf hospital.
The Cascade Caverns project near Boerne hill country moves toward formal opening after an exploration by about 500 people including state officials and Southwest Texas Press association delegates. Attorney General Jones attended. Dr. Frank Nicholson hosts civic and business leaders for the event with a ceremonial christening using water from a running stream 200 feet underground.
Tom Hernandes Flores invited agents to enter a Manterep Street venue for beer. They bought twelve bottles for 250 dollars. Flores claimed he sold for another man and was arraigned before Commissioner Pol. Lockhart, bond set at 50 dollars. Three other small sales, including a theft, were reported over the weekend.
In Vatican City on April 25 work on a concrete reservoir finished, holding about 1,000,000 gallons. The structure, perched on a high point in the Vatican gardens, will supply the papal city for two days.
Prominent Jews in Mexico City pledged to cover any shortfall in funding for a Mexican Olympic delegation, enabling a 50 man team to go to Los Angeles. The April 25 report notes financial backing from community leaders to ensure participation in the games.
San Antonio Civic Opera to stage The Merry Widow at Sunken Garden theater Stackenridge Park June 7 and 8 with Donald Brian and Virginie O'Brien in lead roles. Mrs Lewie Krams Beck announces opening of summer series as rehearsals begin under David Griffin and Harry and Florence Griffith. Call 921 Main Avenue to join or inquire about the 40 member chorus and 20 parts. No membership, costumes ready, private hearing for all who apply.
Mrs Alex Adams, president of the Fifth Westetel of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs, returns home to San Antonio after attending the Fifth District convention in Laredo from April 4 to 6 and other district events across the state. She then visited Monterey Mexico before heading to Dallas for the Second District, Jacksonville for the Third, Tyler for a cornerstone ceremony at a new Woman's club, Wichita Falls for the First District, and Lubbock to address Lech and Art Association members before returning home.
Gilbert April 25 Robert Merrell 18 fled after his mother described a night shooting. He allegedly shot his father R W Merrell former mayor in the head and wounded mother in the neck and son Charles 11 in the hip. The motive remained unclear as officers investigated the case.
Watts, 68, president of the Southwestern Presbyterian home and school for orphans at Itasca, Texas, died Saturday after months of illness. The obituary notes his long service to the orphanage and regional Presbyterian work. The item reflects a local death notice with biographical detail.
Miss Mary Wilson, city recreation superintendent, praises a contagious song that eases troubles in Los Angeles. She notes the tune sparks smiles after the second stanza and laughter by the third, helping groups like civic and other organizations engage in communal singing.
Police investigate a rash of weekend burglaries across multiple addresses. Items stolen include clothing, watches, rings, a tire, and a pair of trousers. Several suspects named. one burglar fled when spotted by detectives, leaving the trousers behind.
The Young People's league Agudnas Achim team from San Antonio, led by William 3inkin and Louis Lee, defeated the Hillel foundation team from Austin, with members J Sam Levy and Bernard Bernald. Habbi Abraham Dubin introduced the debaters as Mortis Stern, Jaege W amich, and W de Knox judged.
The state department sent a message to be forwarded to the American fellows in China urging the Japanese government to take special measures to protect foreigners threatened by alleged Communist activities around Amoy.
Major PF D Lackland commander Twelfth Observation Group and Lieutenant GBR Geer senior operations officer arrived back Monday from a weekend gloat to the summary camp of Bayalde bench, ending their week at the distant post.
Cap s J G Williams reports a new PT-12 trainer delivered to Randolph field from Buffalo. Pilot Randolp retired Sunday after a flight, as Cant Cannon Lieut Givens arrived in two ships last week, with a fourth ferried to San Antonio by Lieut Hanven. The PT-2 aircraft will serve primary and basic training at Randolph, powered by Lycoming 210 hp and 30 hp Wasps respectively, cruising at 120 mph and top speed 145 mph.
Justice of the Peace John Shook scheduled an inquest Monday into the death of Joseph Stephenson a 1 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Stephenson recent Seattle arrivals. He was struck by a stray vaseball during a San Pedro park Sunday game allegedly by Bh pengwerith first baseman Bill Heyne whose throw hit Perris Brotherman the pitcher of record. Joseph collapsed on the way to hospital and died. Funeral services were held Monday.
Sheriff Albert Hausser’s department investigated after ghouls disinterred and decapitated the body of Clpriand Guzman, who died in a 1925 disturbance. The headless body was replaced, turf fresh at the graveside, and Santiago Guzman, 35, a farmer from nearby, obtained a permit to disinter the body but found the grave violated. No theories were offered by officials.
Betty May Green of 417 Clark Avenue fell from a swing Sunday fracturing her arm. She was treated at Rabtert Green Hospital.
A cafe sustained about 25 dollars in damage from a fire on Highland Boulevard early Monday. The origin of the flames is under investigation and the property is listed as owned by 0 G Mills. No injuries reported.
Two Port Isabel youths Orville H. Schuetz and Gordon B. Fetter travel by mule banner from Port Isabel to Chicago for the Democratic convention. They pass through Redo, Uvalde, Garner’s home, San Antonio, Dallas, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chicago. They expect to arrive June 27 and deliver a greeting from Port Isabel Mayor Scanlan to Mayor Anton Cermak.
The Alamo area Boy Scout Camp at New Braunfels will open June 18 and run until July 22 with reduced charges. James A. Gallagher Sr. chairs the camp committee and says periods include Troop camp for first period with only Scout troops and masters. Carl A. Bryan, Scout executive, will oversee, with other sessions on June 25 July 4 and July 12.
The Goodyear airship departed Brooksfield at 6 45 am Monday heading to Muskogee after a Sunday stay in the balloon hanger. It will go to Akron for refitting, then return to California via San Antonio. About 1000 cubic feet of helium was added during the stay.
Camp Alzafar, the San Antonio Shrine camp 12 miles north of Boerne, opens for the summer after an opening weekend. S X Callatian, camp committee chairman, says the season runs all summer with entertainment for children. Saturday featured activities and a camp band performance on Sunday.
The San Antonio Music Week association announces a fiddlers' contest at 3 p m on May 4 at the Ballroom. Participants must be over 50 years old and are asked to register with Mrs EB Arneom, chairwoman of the committee.
A $6 million Texas dam project on the Colorado River near Llano between Seguin and Ropnet counties is placed in receivership by Federal Judge R. J. McMillan after a hearing. Receiver Behator A. J. Wirtang is appointed. bond set at $50,000. The case centers on unpaid fees to Fargo Engineering and $2.75 million in bonds tied to Mississippi Valley titles Investment Co. The dam is reported half finished, with contracts to sell power yielding about $400,000 annually and irrigation revenue of $100,000. Receivership aims to refinance the project amid protests from interested parties.
The design for the new quarter dollar, featuring Washington, was submitted by John Flanagan of New York City. Dies are being cut at the Philadelphia mint and the coin will be issued in about a month.
New Braunfels will honor German poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe on his death centennial. The ceremony takes place in the high school auditorium Tuesday evening with events marking the anniversary.
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