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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
2
At the Protestant Orphans' Home in San Antonio about 200 children lack outfits for winter. Girls sew as boys and girls go to school. 155 will attend public schools this fall, with many lacking coats trousers and shirts. Clerks seek funds fabric and volunteers to sew and alter garments.
Sar aliac village treasurer Miss Badie Dodge reports no summer taxes for real and personal property as the council eliminates the levy for municipal purposes. The treasury holds $3000 in excess of sinking fund requirements, removing need to collect tax revenue this season.
Joliet Illinois August 11 prisoners at the penitentiary are scheduled for a field day Saturday including running and jumping events. Athletics are being developed to occupy inmates who lack employment in slack times.
A broken OCR fragment outlines a regional weather forecast with winds and flying conditions. It mentions cities such as Amarillo and Atlanta and lists various dates and times, urging travelers to check updated advisories and plan accordingly.
Little Rock Aug. 11 Ark voters backed Senator Hatli W Caraway over six male rivals in the Democratic nomination race. With 176 of 2100 precincts counted, Caraway led Major L Bodenhamer of Eldorado 107,835 to 49,451. The result signals broad support for another lawmaking term despite opposition.
Aug. 11 reports from Englewood New Jersey say the Lindbergh baby is expected any time after August 18 with speculation that the birth may occur end of month. An intimate friend denies premature reports that the Morrows are preparing for a second child and confirms Mrs Lindbergh is well after earlier strain. Gasoline prices were cut two cents by Texas and Magnolia companies with new rates listed at 20 17 and 12 cents per grade.
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