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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
11
Vague reminiscence describes a night at the Plaza where Davis and others drank informally. The narrator recalls after seven, a time of camaraderie, occasional improvised poetry, and songs born from mood or piano, as past guitarists and back room players faded with years.
A long description of a man living at 323 Mortain Street who writes moral verses for entertainment and is among the last poets of a disappearing school. He earns about $8 a piece, writes four to five poems in a mood of moral guidance, and seeks someone to set his verses to music. He recalls a letter from Al Smith praising his work. Also notes a Missouri Pacific story in Railroad Glories magazine by H. McKinley under the pen name Boro Texita about a famous old legend.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls an engineer once based in San Antonio who helped shape the Lien Mc Kinley era railway project. Known to workers as Green River Green for his love of Green River whiskey, he also wrote humor and note cards for a small railroad magazine, preferring anonymity and the nickname Bozo among colleagues.
A fragmentary column describes pedestrians in evening dress on a street, mentions W. Worthington a silver mining engineer at Elmhurst, and notes a popular dog with the local printer’s voice. It observes money punchboards in drug stores, a deputy buying cigarettes, and questions the country’s direction.
A report to the Tampico chamber notes that travel has not been interrupted for a year by rain along the Lic Highway from the border to Tampico. William Fur Jong of the chamber of commerce relayed the information, though some disruptions in trucking and cargo handling were reported.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a social dance evening led by chairman Cordon Smilin, with Hayy Adanen in charge of activities and Dane Aounnement organizing arrangements for Tuesday night in Olvts Forest.
County Attorney D F Davis announced tax collection suits will be filed against about 5000 individuals owing $5 or more in state and county taxes in Bexar. He expects several hundred suits by week’s end and notes costs per suit while delays mean funds won’t reach the treasury until July 1933.
A Marine Corps aviator from San Antonio was reported safe and unharmed after disappearing during operations in Nicaragua. A stepfather provided the update from 1247 West Mistletoe Avenue, noting the crewman was last seen aboard a ship where he reportedly fell overboard amid rough seas and currents.
The Apiento chapter of the National Aero Association will conduct a weekly program at Gunter Field led by Cyril P. Dinter who was elected president. Meetings will cover various flying fields and civilian aviation topics with members expected to attend.
Commissioner Phil Wright seeks to abolish a ten year old building code requirement for metal doors and window casings in buildings over eight stories after protests from chamber of commerce and Builders' Exchange. He contacted the state fire rate board to gauge impact while local sash manufacturers push for wood options in tall structures.
Thomas H. Franklin, 78, died at Santa Rosa Hospital early Tuesday. Service will be Wednesday morning from the residence 105 Hast Frenchy Place. Survivors include three sisters all of San Antonio, a daughter, three nephews and two grandchildren. Franklin, a native of Donaldsonville, La., was a member of the law firm Denman Franklin and Denman.
Miss Pinkerton screens at the Empire Tuesday featuring Joan Blondell and George Brent in a Mary Roberts Rinehart story. The detective tale marks a screen first as two women and men headline a police procedural with Blondell as the detective and Brent as the polite inspector.
The city collected 81200 Tuesday as taxes on property sold by Dr F J Thomson to the government for the new post office. Deputy district federal clerk T H Thompson authorized a court order to issue the check from the 795 000 purchase funds.
In a fifth round clash between Henry Firpo of Louisville and Jackie Purvis of Indianapolis both middleweights, a blow deemed foul by the boxing physician led to a disputed draw. The referee ruled it fair, granting Purvis extra rest but the Indiana fighter could not continue after two more minutes.
San Fernando Cardinals, champions of the Parish bracket, will train Wednesday and Friday afternoon at San Pedro Park. They prepare for a first state playoff series against Blessed Sacrament, Houston, after a parish gathering hosted by Tithers Precindo and Nino Monhay High.
Local Pleasanton Cubs team seeks a strong opponent for next Sunday as reported in city notices. Contact details reportedly include a respondent from Pleasanton for scheduling inquiries and venue arrangements.
Four members of the San Antonio Atit- Wiles league executive committee presented to Southwestern Bell officials a petition demanding reductions in telephone rates. They urged refunds totaling about $2,000,000 to subscribers retroactive to March 1928, citing rising phone counts and lower profits in recent years. Delegation noted 10,000 opinion cards mailed and 9,000 responses returned.
The Buying Mustangs won their first game beating the Berger nine 23 to 3 Sunday at Linas field. Fernandez star hitter collected six hits while the pitcher allowed seven hits. The Lone Eagles face Our Lady of Sorrows Cavaliers next Sunday at Polo Field No. 2.
Federal Judge Duval West signaled tolerance for bond reductions in a liquor case on Tuesday. Russell Wine, assistant United States district attorney, opposed the reduction for Liis Davalos, previously convicted twice on liquor charges and jailed once. The judge commented that a bond can be made and implied a disappearance might be acceptable from a practical view.
Deputies reported three men with long police records held in Bexar County jail after being linked to the theft of an expensive automobile from Houston. The suspects were arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff Marvin Williams, A. E. Mst M, and J. W. Harlin, with a kit used in the theft found in a Brown car near San Antonio. The investigation involves local authorities and escalating charges.
Saratoga Springs New York reports a dispersal sale of Harry F. Sinclair’s Rancor stable. Half the stock including 19 yearlings and one brood mare sold for 41 125 and 1028 average, with the remaining group to be sold tonight except for stallions. The operation highlights Sinclair’s racing legacy and high sale values across the estate.
Government extends furloughs for certain workers aligning with Jewish holy days Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. The schedule covers two holidays, with dates near late September to early October, allowing participation in observances while maintaining essential services.
Ornithologist Rex R. Benson of the American Museum of Natural History reports discovering about 65 new bird species in Panama over the past eight years. He notes Panama hosts roughly 1,000 bird species that span climates from sea level to high mountains, explaining the unusually high discovery rate in the region. Benson cites Panama as a crucial corridor for sea continents, contributing to its avian diversity.
Officials warned after a plane dropped a defective flare near Kelly field at night. The device could ignite and cause severe burns if found. 16 reported. Authorities urged notify Kelly field to de abort the flare. The four inch diameter, twelve meter long flare was parachuted and could detonate by heat or impact.
Authorities report two beer seizures resulting in arraignments before U S Commissioner Taul A. Lockhirt. Agents seized 32 barrels of beer 15 pints of mash and one gallon of whiskey from an unnamed alley near Prin and Team streets. Jao Hllracin given bond after pleading not guilty. Another seizure near Quitman produced 212 bottles of beer plus mash and equipment. May Winter held on 20 bond and Domini T. Uneting on 500 bond.
Thieves took clothing and silverware along with other articles valued at several hundred dollars from a residence belonging to A. W. Hepa. The incident was reported in parts Tuesday, as police investigated the break in at that address.
Forrest L Dix a 95 year old resident of San Antonio died in Houston Monday during a visit. Burial will be at San Mateo on Wednesday at 10 am. Survived by widow Gladys Dix, parents Jont and Geclf Dix, brothers Iny and Geclf of San Antonio Frank of San Marcos and Ford of Dallas, and sister Dorothy Ply of New York.
A series of burglaries reported in San Antonin. Helen Marly of 215 Crashy Street reported ten table leaves stolen Monday night. John H. Quaningham at 334 Burr Road said two pistols vanished after seeing a youth flee. Window shades disappeared from 4013 West Commerce Fleet, reported by J A Clare of 111 Delaware Street. The Red Arrow Freight line reported a box of cigarettes missing and an electric drill was stolen from the Jackson filling station at 1202 Souza tires.
Louisville health official announces John C Callahan and his wife and three children were fatally harmed by poison in their food from an oil aide source. The death notices had previously been ascribed to Tailited on.
A jumbled letter recounts a Roosevelt speech in Beverly Hills where seven points of proposed remedies are noted. The Moorer campaign counters with a seven point jab as readers show little recall of speeches, while humor and political barbs dominate the scene.
Dr Mary Flag Robbie leads a key board meeting on Tuesday to elect about 100 teachers for six month terms, re-elect or dismiss instructors including R W Andrews, and reopen the fight to retain eight school supervisors now moved to the teaching staff.
James E Ferguson will deliver the Labor Day address in San Antonio, replacing John Nance Garner who declined. Gar ner wrote he cannot speak until after September 11. The all day event is set for Monday, September 5 in San Pedro Park.
A gold medal is sent to Chazaro amid ceremonial pressings from the mayor in Los Angeles. The event involves Col Révnarda Barnandes Cha gard and John Porter, tied to a Mexican consulate recognition.
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