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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
5
Hazel Livingston presents a two woman tale set in a garish dream world. A beautiful widowed mother with a glamorous life and her daughter Valentine contend with poverty and harsh neighbors. As Valentine matures she faces love and infatuation amid social pressure and family longing.
St Louis parish in Castroville announces an annual celebration to be held Sunday August 28 at Wemebte's garden. The San Antonio Knights of Columbus band will perform after a low mass at 7 30 am then a high mass at 9 30 am. Meals feature barbecued meat chicken and Gastroville wursty beginning at 11 30 am.
Clyde A. Lee of Oshkosh Wisconsin postponed his bid to reach Oslo Norway delaying the trip by at least 24 hours. Fog reports off Newfoundland forced the postponement of the initial leg from Montpelier Barre airport to Harbor Grace NFL on the way to the transatlantic flight.
NEW RICHMOND Ohio Aug 19 The Methodist Episcopal Church mourns the death of Bishop Earl Cranston 92 at his country home near the Ohio River He had been in frail health for months and died last night surrounded by his wife and a few friends
Boys at Bexar County Juvenile home enjoyed a venison dinner after a deer was wounded by a car on Wetmore road. Game Warden A. E. Hitzfelder arranged the meat for the boys at the county home. The deer season had not yet opened.
PALACIOS Texas August 19 The Thirty sixth division of the Texas National Guard planned the summer review and to break camp Major General George Leach chief of the militia bureau of the war department would come to Camp Hulen by airplane to witness the review The Hollywood item notes Douglas Fairbanks preparing for an orient journey to hunt with Lana Turner and Hazel doors etc
Striking farmers increased their manpower around Sioux City to tighten their hold on the area amid a price dispute. Dakota County farmers meeting in Dakota City endorsed the action and patrolled roads into Sioux City. South Dakota growers also picketed highways, while Olaf Eldem, U.S. attorney for Sioux Falls, opened an inquiry into truck stoppages. Sheriff John Johnson of Minnehaha County said interstate commerce interference could violate federal law.
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 12 A nationwide poll of American Legion posts shows strong support for a shorter or flexible work week to spread work and boost employment. National commander Henry L. Blevens Jr. reported 789 of 911 votes favoring the plan, with 122 opposed among the first returns from 10,600 posts.
In a Brooklyn street battle between rival gangsters a 11 year old girl Rose Faylls and her 3 year old sister Frieda were wounded by stray bullets while playing outside their home. A bystander Cosmo Donstan held in a deadly shootout on the street nearby. James Ray was arrested on felonious assault charges as the investigation continued.
G B Morris argues for a themed set of short names tied to local history for the new San Antonio exchange. He notes current picks are confusing, suggests ALAMO MISSION CHURCH PLAZA PARK BEACH TRINITY RIVER SUN, and discusses abbreviation pitfalls and penmanship issues affecting recall.
Editor The Light urges San Antonio women to aid Protestant Orphans' home by creating a clothing box in department stores for donations. The writer notes many would contribute new garments or fabrics if small efforts and distance to the home were not barriers, suggesting shopping for materials or ready-made garments to help motherless children.
Special Judge Perry granted Mrs Lorene Bying a divorce from Dr Boon Swinny after a disputed marriage. The court awarded custody of two children Boon Jr and James Maxwell to the mother. Swinny had been jailed previously for failure to support the children and faced a cross action over alleged infidelity and harsh remarks. The decree allows Swinny reasonable visitation.
Read the Crockett listing page for apartment rentals and contact Mary Lou at Crockett 2400 to inquire about available units and pricing.
Promotes Kruschen daily weight loss with hot water before breakfast and dietary tweaks. Claims four weeks reduce fat, boost energy, clearer skin, and younger feel, with a money back guarantee if health improves not observed.
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