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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1932
Page
9
Publicity man at the Majesty, Mr. Roland Douglas, is remembered for colorful theater life. He maps his past in tours and carnivals, recalling Collinsville and a road show titled Jesse James, with a cast largely made up of less polished acts.
A near riot halted a local theater event when a gunshot scare led the town sheriff to forbid firing blanks. The manager announced the ban on stage, citing safety near city limits as the audience learned the plan to simulate a shooting was canceled. Report mentions Beacon syndicate ties and names tied to ex Ban Antanians.
A fragmentary note names Marc Jay Sutherland and Marie Fou as writers and spouses, with Millan Ling and Chester T Crowell linked to Columbia and San Antonio backgrounds. It mentions a radio series titled Hotel American and ties to KTSA and Leonard Folin tusk with references to Ike cabin.
The snippet lists residents and activities including Forties era figures, Miss Lilia Mummy with a Kay Francis smile, Lynne Kypeger at the Texas treasury taking a two week vacation, and Rodhant Roviledec a military institute student working on a rock house on Porter street. Charles Bales is away from St Macy’s university on vacation, with references to local inns, a Pred ericksburg round on Tuesday, and various unnamed projects.
City detectives filed a complaint in Justice of the Peace John F. Onton's court charging Terma Wheater 36 of 200 Booker Street and Claresce Maton 42 of 610 Town Street with murder in the death of Miller Minkens 314 Chestnut Alley. Minkens died Sunday from an arch wound in the rib causing loss of blood.
Police report that burglars were captured during nighttime intrusions across several city locations. Detectives nabbed a suspect at the Plegly-Wigely store after an anonymous tip, while officers stopped a prowler at the Chik'o Sick Place on Broadway. Homeowners, including Tommy Hines and Henry Hoffman, halted break-ins with guns, and stock thefts, robberies, and a stolen goat are documented along West Commerce and surrounding streets.
Requests by three Black voters to cast absentee ballots were refused by Benno Scheel, clerk of the Bexard County commissioners court, who said he followed state Democratic executive committee instructions. He referred the matter to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals, which recently held that state committees may enforce resolutions limiting Black voters in primaries.
Detectives Perrow and Leonard kept an armed guard at 91 North St Marys after prowlers ransacked the home of H Greze and left a warning note saying We are after you Blahed Markley’s Nemesis. Police doubt the Markleys slayings link to this incident.
Bexar County will add a 25 cent fee to each poll tax sold this winter, following larger Texas counties. The 25 cent levy will raise about $15,000 if 60,000 poll taxes are sold, aiding the general fund. Commissioners opened a public budget hearing set for 4 p.m. Thursday in the Juvenile Court building.
Mrs. Caroline Rich Brotze, 32, a longtime Medina County resident and pioneer woman, was buried Monday in D'Hanis. Survivors include daughters and sons living in San Antonio and Marshall, with descendants recalling her role in local life as Texas shifted from a Union state to Confederate and back.
Thomas Colston, longtime Texas educator and superintendent, died at home in Kingsville after a career starting as a teacher in Indianola. He arrived in Texas in 1870 and helped shape coast education, later settling in Kingsville. Survived by his widow, sons Thomas M Colston and Robert Colston, two daughters Mrs Clyde Colston and Miss Tatlie Bell Colston.
A garbled OCR item mentions a hospital, a doctor, and names like Mikhinenine and Hinlott Arm with scattered numbers. Unable to determine clear event, date, or place. summary reflects uncertain public notice context and damaged text.
Fifty six players entered the San Antonio Country Club annual tennis tournament starting Saturday on clay courts. Defending champion Earl Taylor of Austin aims to retain the crown, with Dolph Muhleisen state champion viewed as a strong challenger. Notables include Charita Bord of Houston, Bertram Welens of the University of Texas, and Gilert Denman, Frost Carvel, among others. Entries for men’s and women’s events close Friday with Olden Haynes, club professional, handling entries.
A scrambled report notes a controversial finish with unnamed contenders and disputed knockouts. It mentions Beene and Omata among participants and hints at a tight schedule, with fan reactions and organizational uncertainty surrounding results.
George LaMotte, famed world traveler and former bar supervisor, reopens the Menger Hotel barroom after 31 years. The L shaped mahogany interior, salvaged fixtures, and Belgian prismatic glass recall the pre Prohibition era. The project cost about 27000 dollars and included shipping and European imports. General Funston is named among past regulars, and the room is expected to host guests again as a grillroom temporary use.
Pasquet seeks release on a writ of habeas corpus claiming illegal restraint awaiting deportation to France. He alleges officialsKnopp and Whalen held him on a warrant misissued after three hearings. His attorney says his wife testified against protest, a claim he says denied. Bond set at $2000 pending hearing.
The Interstate Commerce Commission granted a March 31 1984 extension to build the Gulf and West Texas Railroad. San Antonio freight bureau manager R Dover notes local protest from the Freight Bureau and chambers of commerce of San Antonio Fredericksburg Mean and Brady arguing the two year extension to March 1985 is excessive. The line must complete about 70 miles between Fredericksburg and Brady. Dover also mentions San Antonio and Brady agreeing on a price for Southern Pacific to buy the Fredericksburg and Northern Moe as a link in the line.
United States federal clerks examine a list of medical terms cited in a suit filed by Edmund W. Penske World War veteran seeking recovery of a $10000 war risk insurance policy. The document references alleged disabilities and terminology used in the case alongside veteran affairs officials and court actions.
Instructions on feeding pest control and disease diagnosis will be given at a poultry school Wednesday under Snyder Produce at 6718 South Flores. Fred W. Mully and George P. McCarthy announce culling of non laying hens, with W F Taylor and A Snyder speaking on feeds and methods, and T R Webb in charge. Mully urges all poultrymen in San Antonio to attend.
Bruno J. Wendler agent for Commissioner Uhr sought condemnation suits against four property owners on highway 66 to secure right-of-way. He said most owners donated or named nominal sums, while holdouts refused reasonable offers, delaying the project.
Wesley O Shane dies near Sabinal after a Monday accident six miles from town. Services set for Wednesday at 10 in the morning. Survived by widow Mrs Mol Shane mother Mrs Henry Shane four brothers Robert James Sablo Enid Okla Tory Shine and Gear Gibbons across Uvalde.
The Navy announces the promotion of a reserve officer on the second list to first lieutenant, effective today. The promotion was confirmed on Tuesday and takes effect immediately.
T. O. Charo was released on a 500 bond after being arrested Monday on an impersonating an officer charge. The complaint, filed in County Court by W. H. Harrell of Floresville, stems from an April 7 trip with Harrell and a later courthouse identification by A. Weight, county attorney, leading to the filing of the charge.
Industrious thieves stole a piano from the White Horse tavern on the South Loop as reported to police Tuesday. The report also notes Mrs James Finntane on Florida street had her car stripped in the yard, 100 gallons of gasoline stolen from Paul Baldwins filling station at 847 North Pierce street, and a display case broken at Roseman Specialty shop 503 West Commerce street with hats and shirts stolen.
A gavel engraved from a marker taken from the cabinet where Davy Crockett was born in Tennessee has been sent to the San Antonio Rotary Club, then to a club in Germantown Texas, as a tribute to Crockett's birthplace and legacy.
Fire gutted a vacant furnished house on Tynwood Avenue early Thursday. The blaze, valued at about $1400, was discovered by Mrs. H. G. Tiddleston and MRK Rosewood, who lent assistance to contain the flames.
Mrs Eli Scherer of 5 Lenpeld Street has been under police protection after two death threats and an extortion attempt involving a valuable lavalier. Detectives uncover a trap, and authorities work in secrecy to identify the would be extortionist. A threatening note is left at her door and police guard the residence around the clock. Lorraine Scherer, her daughter, reports more threats. Detectives Autrey Hopkins and Gus Brown lead the probe with limited progress.
M J Bain, a prisoner from Boxer county jail since 15 due, pleaded guilty Monday in the Thirty-seventh District Court to burglary. He was sentenced to two years with credit for time already served. The indictment charged Bain with stealing from Blair and TL Jd Dixon at the St Anthony hotel in October 1931. Special Judge Perry S Robertson allowed the jail time to count toward the term.
The David Griffin Singers Mun son Compton Glenn Wilson David Griffin and Revert Currie will perform on the Lions club program at noon Wednesday at Wwreheon Street. Her ward W Tensinger is chairman of.Arane clients.
A garbled reminiscence from a ranch scene recounts a Black private Tommy Teste Soayaley handling a tired horse during a competition. The text then drifts into disjointed musings about diplomacy, native competitors, and informal rhetoric, with many garbled names and unclear context.
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