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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1932
Page
9
A fragmentary humorous slug of a column by Jeff Davis notes the oddities of shop window displays and familiar objects. The narrator laments paying second-hand prices and ponders ownership, inviting readers to linger at pawnbroker windows and reflect on everyday curios.
A fragmentary notice describes a rehearsal for a radio mystery play titled The Lost Mine of Las Vegas to be presented over WOAL from the Gunter Hotel. Joe McShane wrote the script and says incidental names will come from the hotel setting rather than a studio, with the action centering on a murder at the hotel dance floor.
A fragmentary program note describes a cast including Willan GC King Kim Landers Paul Mc Sween Marquis Pope Joe Clay Roberts Gilpert Lang Gerald Drought Judy Drought Cornelis Cave Lentz and a bell boy. It mentions a statue fountain once at the water board yard and a former courthouse patio. The piece hints at a Saturday afternoon investigation and a portrait scene featuring Bud Nash and Dot Galvan.
In Wortham Texas a responder recalls a ceremony tied to a new Modern Mechanics issue. Bill Cope expresses pride over the event and its discussion of a kỹ on a local achievement.
A San Antonio Public Service company announced on Tuesday a five day week for about three hundred employees. Workers agreed to shorter hours to reduce costs and maintain service levels. The firm discontinued extra routes and shifted schedules while some staff resisted, risking job losses for many if the plan failed.
Speakers Arlt Blard and Henry A Robards will address the Lions meeting on the situation at Inca and the broader international confusion. Dr Keenley Minth will discuss weapons of the Norlindale Lions at the event held in Mae SS Anthony Nolel.
A fragmented report describes Swops addressing a crowd of optimists at a Gulliminheli event held at afitttenyholm on a noted day. The piece hints at a peak moment and ongoing political sentiment without clear names or dates.
The Wille Menporal museum plans four pay days weekly with admission set at 1 cent. The board argues city funds cover 60 percent of building costs and ownership rights justify the charge. The measure is an emergency budget move to avoid imminent closure without new funds.
Ysiblo Sandoval 43 and his son Luthero 10 were injured Monday night when their wagon crashed with a car at Gladstone and Novalitos in Bolt more. They were taken to Robert B Green hospital. B Dorman 435 West Mitchell was struck by a car in front of his home. Aurora Zamora of 10th Ban Ferinando fell from a bicycle. Manney 25 of 111 South Olive injured in collision. Helton,
Deputy Constable Ernest Gray of precinct No 4 resigned Tuesday to Bexar county court after a crash while pursuing a speeding van. He reported injuries including two broken cheeks and a broken mast in the vehicle, detailing the incident as part of his tendered resignation.
The Methodist Church will host a series by Dr. Carl C. Gregory during the coming week. Services begin Wednesday evening at 8 o clock at the church. The program will focus on Christian denominational relations with singing by Ger Baker and congregational hymns.
July weather broke records with 109 degrees on July 17 and an average of 85.2 degrees for the month. Rainfall reached 5.52 inches, surpassing the 49 year and prior 48 year highs, with 1.0 or more unusual temperature swings and notably high rainfall relative to the normal 3.17 inches.
In a private house on Arthur street a raid found 347 pints of beer and five armed men. James Parser, named as a special deputy sheriff, faced charges after admitting selling beer. Parker pled guilty with $780 bond. Frank O. Van Riper arraigned on a similar raid near Kelly Field with 249 pints seized and five soldiers present. bond set at $759 with future hearing scheduled.
County Auditor Pilger Garvey advised the move to avoid draining Bexar County funds. Assistant District Attorney Charles Matthews announced he abandoned plans for a special summer grand jury session. Robertson of the district court said he was considering the issue.
Regular practice sessions in the Odd Fellows hall at the Crockett hotel are announced for the San Antonio Lodge No. 11 10 0 0 FP Mandigaight, with George Hane Jr publicly chairing. New officers include Fiat Wha and others, amid a tense social scene and shifting loyalties among members as a meeting unfolds with informal chatter and cross talk.
Camilly Sanches and Dred Garcia, both injured in a miscreation at the Midday Morning livery, were hospitalized for cuts and bruises. Police note prior trouble between them. Multiple others, including Alfred Williams stabbed, Mary Ann Davis who swallowed poison by mistake, Ed Marcu assaulted, and George Kulgat beaten, were treated at area hospitals.
Westmoorland College will admit boys as day students in all departments when the fall session opens on September 13. President W. Jackson said the move helps financially strapped families unable to send sons away to school. No boarders will be taken, though many local boys may live with relatives during term. The school, founded in 1841 as a junior college and high school, has long offered summer programs and may soon become a major educational institution.
A justice of the peace in New Broynfela was to hold an inquest Tuesday into the death of Sam Ormsby, known as Loan Man, whose body was found at a tourist camp. Authorities described the scene and began a formal inquiry, with details limited as the investigation continues.
San Antonio druggists protest serve yourself grocery stores selling drugs in small quantities at reduced rates. George Kee, vice president of the Retail Druggists Association, says elements of a threatened war exist as chains display common items with medicines. Lawmakers may be urged to require pharmacist supervision for all drug sales.
The annual task of filling the Bexar jury wheel began Thursday at the county courthouse. Names from rendered and unrendered tax votes are placed on the wheel from August 1 to 16. About forty thousand names are considered, with selections made yearly. Named officials include Eddie Giraud, Bam Garant, E. T. Pash, Wrelsrogk Robertson, and Loreyne Miller.
A report from the building inspector notes a drop in issued permits for July. The total permit value reached $120,516, with 23 dwellings, 19 garages, 4 residential alterations, as well as repairs and other alterations included in the month’s activity.
A residence at 142 Palo Blanco Street was set on fire causing an estimated $5 damage. Officers note nearby activity and mention a teen-related incident with a 19:30 event schedule and a class in progress at the time.
A South American parrot, unpaid hotel bill in question, amazes staff with a perfectly pitched voice. The bird whistles and sings opera pieces while perched on a handler’s shoulder during daily vocal practice, though it has no fixed name and responds only to its keeper.
Monthly report from Miss Hon or C Harris, superintendent, shows 289 emergency cases at Hobert B Green hospital in July. Total yearly patients reached 6055 with 2489 under 12 and 4935 over 10 years, noting the year ended.
Galveston and Dallas fare changes affect passenger travel cited by J.T. Monroe, passenger traffic manager. Fares for excursions are reportedly safe for departure August 5 with return planned before August 7, as trains serve travelers to Galveston.
A garbled OCR item mentions an educator visitor and a series of scrambled names and places. The coherent elements suggest a report about a state educator visiting a locality, with individuals such as Tene Ciny Butler and Sina Marcos referenced in disordered form.
The city council approved an ordinance amending thirteen sections of the building code on a recommendation from Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright. Wright said the changes align with guidance from the state fire insurance board and the National Board of Fire Underwriters and that he will travel to Austin to seek a 1 cent reduction in San Antonio’s city rate amid roofing code concerns.
Rabbi Ephraim Frisch of Temple Beth El leaves Monday for a vacation in the Davis mountains. In his absence, Friday evening services will be conducted by HL Gans in April instead of Saturday morning services until Frisch's return the first week in September.
The fall term for St Philip’s Junior College will begin September 12 with registration on September 22. Prospective students are asked to notify the school immediately. A mailing next week will describe changes in the operation of the college.
Reno Scheel deputy county clerk announced absentee voting starts August 6 for the August 27 primaries. Voters must present poll tax receipts to vote in the county clerk’s office. More than 1,000 receipts remain unclaimed.
Details are unclear due to damaged text but report indicates Joe Barrera, MD, from WN San Tae Seiete was injured in a crash and later died from the injuries. The piece mentions locations and other names, but the precise sequence and outcomes are obscured by OCR errors.
A veterans camp near San Antonio is to open about four miles from the city by August 15. Clifford, named treasurer of the Khaki Shirts AM group, said the camp will aid needy veterans locally and from Maryland and Pennsylvania. The unit plans a soda and bath area by Salado Creek, with an emergency unemployment station and planned headquarters in Travis of Three Fields kitche ns. Viola commander Pat Vion and secretary G W Rayner head the local organization.
A boy named Fusebio St fuentes sustained a broken right arm after a fall from a tree. He was admitted to Botert of Steet Memorial hospital yesterday for treatment and observation.
The Rev Guy Sirgin a year old evangelist will conclude a two week revival at Glad Tidings Church 139 Denver Boulevard with services on Saturday night nightly at six o clock.
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