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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
13
A writer roams the old Bexar county courthouse ruins seeking a dusty wing once used by the county clerk. He hopes to uncover a hidden book with thousands of notes, a find that prompts him to pause and reflect on the lost archive.
The passage describes Oliphant facing nervous crowds as they sign marriage intentions in a county clerk book. Alibis abound for nerves, with comments on heat, crowd size, and the difficulty of writing with gloves or while standing. Women mention gloves and the awkwardness, while men try to shield the bride-to-be from watching him sign.
Vance Griffith, Roy Ladd, Jack Harper, and Margaret Young Falener figure among visiting or resident figures in town. Emily Edwards returns from a year in Mexico with a new map project. Reserve Lt Gordon Smith and Capt Charles Layton Wall prepare for active duty at Fort Clark and Fort Sam Houston as Georgette West is noted in the Whorlecalver circle.
Arizona summer work visits art colonies in Santa Fe Albuquerque Taos and Carmel before settling. HOB ROSIENFELD a former local paper man now in New Orleans. Mauro Gonzalez a caricaturist with a moustache and Clem Smith a city photographer muse on humor and theater.
The Texas Automobile Dealers Association selects Austin as the site for the 1999 convention. Cap Williamson of San Antonio is elected vice president and general manager. Langford of Dallas becomes president, Marshall of Galveston named second vice president, Kuyende of Lubbock third vice president. New directors include Williamson, Rogers, Harvey Wilcox, Pennemt, and others from Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Galveston.
A large parade of boys from military, archial and public schools plus the M A C A and Junior organizations will start at 9 a m on April 20 from the municipal auditorium and end at a mass meeting at the Majestic theater. City and county boy officials will be introduced and a motion picture shown free to the boys.
A petition signed by 50 disabled American war veterans endorses real estate developer Thurman Barrett for Congress in Texas district 14. Barrett, ex-Receiver Man, has held posts under Gov Tom Campbell and Speaker Sam Rayburn and once chaired the Texas Democratic county committee. Other filings include incumbents and challengers for local legislative seats.
Geraldine Buckman eight of 1802 Wyoming street treated for a hand injury from a lye wringer in a washing machine. Garvie Louise Harris of 210 Courtland place injured her right arm in a fall near a tree. A Henderson twenty six of Gainesville employed at Dodson shows crushed his hand while handling material at a brick yard and was treated at the hospital.
A San Antonio burglary left a woman shaken as a thief took 6 cents and later another thief escaped with 123 dollars. The first crime occurred near Mrs. R A Nuckles and a purse was seized though some money was recovered. Police logged losses at G R Grimes residence on Webplay Avenue and noted a total of 123 dollars missing.
W M Genham will preside over a meeting of the Los Angeles Heights Club at Los Angeles Heights Elementary School on Olmos River at 8 P M. Local attendees plan discussion and update on ongoing community efforts.
A man claims he was robbed by two thieves while driving near the Continental Hotel. He says his watch was taken after he was dragged and struck. the thieves fled with 25 dollars and another item. Police sought suspects but the man could not identify them.
Winners of the Vic William Randolph Hearst Washington centennial essay contest will be announced Sunday by the contest editor in The Light of the San Antonio area. The Gold Cup winner receives $100 and medals. 400 diplomas will honor commendations. The essays addressed Washington's Forever Address and its lessons.
The auxiliary of the Bexar County Medinksomnty at Thomas Jefferson High School will stage Fiealthy Land this Sunday at 4 p.m. at the San Pedro Play House. Mrs. David Backs directs with Mich Lilues and others named as principal parts. Those missing rehearsal risk exclusion from the cast.
Miss Marlaine EB Will succeeds Miss Viola Mootz as president of the Business and Professional Women's club at the annual session held Tuesday. Other officers chosen include Gladys Canaday as vice president, Mary Rose as second vice president, Bertha Leotard as recording secretary, Pearl Johnson as corresponding secretary, and Lora Goodwin as treasurer, with a slate continuing leadership from Beatrice Qui Marta, Christine Beltze, Sue Gaffis, Lillie Golimert, and Nova Huffmeyer in various roles.
A six year old girl named Tyeedty Marong, daughter of Mrs M Spenser of 926 Bain Wallers street, was struck by an automobile in front of her home and taken to Robes B Green hospital for injuries.
Town officials urged freemen to speed ticket sales for the annual auction to be held in the municipal auditorium on May 7. Officials posted notices urging quicker purchases to ensure full participation and funding for local projects.
Opera director Vrook Bh. Leger of the Shtenro Opera company underwent no operation during a recent hospital stay Tuesday. The public figure remains described as about the same in condition and continues to receive routine medical care.
Three event executives were honored by the Boy Scout organization Monday night at the Scout Court of Honor held at their Broadway headquarters. Carl Bryan presented five-year pins to Rovell and Prothro, Moore earned a ten-year pin, and 125 boys earned merit badges and chief awards.
Tickets for a musical revue by the Young People's League at Agudas Achim Congregation go on sale after strong demand. The show titled Tiah-Tisit features 32 scenes with a cast of 190 including 60 chorus girls and promises a program of song dance and jest at the high school aquarium venue.
Misses Dorothy Fontenot Metha Hankinson and Oisie Teobpins will represent Los Angeles Heights High School at the stalks home economics meet in Mineral Wells Thursday and Friday. Superintendent Frank Bakeley notes Fontenot won best serin dress honors Hankinson excelled in sport dresses and Robbins in evening wear. Inez Caldent home crafts teacher will accompany the group.
The San Antonio Real Estate Board will hear Napier with no principal speaker at 7 45 p m Tuesday. The Pan American end of the Gunter hotel is the venue. The aviation committee of the chamber of commerce will present a skit.
Gen Buck, United States Army retired, will deliver the commencement address at Lor Anglea Melgna High School on May 24, per Superintendent Frank A. Arkeley.
Staff Sergeant G A Warren of the Sixty seventh Squadron Randolph field was granted 300 bond after being charged with the murder of Olan Johnson. The charge was filed in Justice of the Peace John F Onion's court after a Sunday shooting near Randolph field. Assistant District Attorney Delos Finch urged the low bond, citing statements from the district attorney that Warren acted in self defense.
A public meeting Wednesday at 7 pm in the auditorium will protest a proposed bill cutting federal salaries and veterans' compensation. J. A. Benton of the arrangements committee confirms the event, chaired by Major T. B. Curtis, with speakers yet to be named.
Reported burglary spree details a burglar entering several homes and businesses and stealing clothing jewelry cash and a pistol. Victims include J. D. Masses of Alamo Heights Henry Janus Price Park Hill dairy and George W Payne at the Robert E Lee hotel.
R. Martinez of 1925 West Laurel Street was fined $4 plus $1 costs in Corporation Court Tuesday morning after testifying a toothache and haste for medicine caused him to speed near Five Points. Judge A. J. Matlock imposed the fine regardless of the toothache claim.
Delegates from across the state will attend a statewide aviation conference here Wednesday under the aviation committee of the chamber of commerce. They will gather at Winburn field at 8 30 a m and be escorted to the city with reception headquarters at the Ginter hotel. The conference will meet in the directoral room of the chamber of commerce the Aglee building. Roland A Laird of the Houston chamber of commerce will preside A round table luncheon will be at noon at the Ginter with Place Berchin head of the aviation committee chairing The group will be guests of Gen Charles T Dane Tooth commander of The Air Corps Training center in the afternoon.
Court clerk releases a complete program for the district court from May 2 through mid June. The grand jury begins May 3 with empaneling and preliminary matters heard that day. Nine cases are set for trial. later May 28 sees 964 cases listed for se ings and disposition, mainly damage and insurance suits.
Police recovered several pieces of furniture and other articles stolen from Marvin Filicala of 433 Madigan Street. The items were recovered Tuesday by investigators A F Dresel and associates with the 5 RB Cantt unit. Additional military and police reports listed thefts and related incidents in the area near 1986 South Laredo Sheeh and the Prete Crus garage.
Police reported a shot fired from an unknown assailant struck a car and pierced a glass window near Westinghouse Electric on Chestnut Street in Houston Alabama. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.
A victim identified as Teanael Beth Hrnte Meret received treatment after a knife attack on Thursday. Authorities described the assailant as a man named by the locals, with details still being investigated.
San Antonio tonight hosts the tenth annual reunion of the German-English School alumni founded 1859 on South Alamo Street. Ex-students recall kinder games, old punishments, and songs as they honor living teacher Miss Elizabeth Rett and celebrate memories of the beloved 19th century institution.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like Walter and Rogers and a senator candidate Grey, with scattered references to politics and street events. Many words are garbled, producing no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.
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