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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1932
Page
11
A garbled reminiscence outlines entries from a wary correspondent in a state hospital. It lists “little Horrid Memories” and personal products, offered for the convenience of Mons. J. Franklin Spears, A. West, and other speakers who may be called to defend us in an eternity defense, framed as an odd insurance note.
The fragment hints at J Shelby McNeel style humor and punning in a late edition note. It recalls youth antics, theater seating habits, and cryptic lines about cigars and facial expressions. Strong entities appear as individuals and magazine references within a chaotic, humorous context.
A hazy reminiscence recalls children at play and shy Nell at Wan Ends avenue, with youths sharing jokes and awkward charm. The narrator muses on playful misread signals, a hounds’ parlor scene, and a mountain tumble, hinting at quirky modern psychology and Freudian interpretations of Santa Claus.
Local news notes Gene Walters, once a student at Edgar Alten Poe Juror school, signing a 22 week Publix deal. The item also complains of phony checks and vexing mail, hinting at trouble with an “angle boy” and upset days.
J E Wright reports two bandits robbed him of 75 dollars and his watch at the corner of Zar mora and Salino streets. One suspect struck him on the head near 1146 Cernivo street Way and fled as he slowed, while Wright lay stunned.
Three men described as drunk assaulted 15 year old Alfred King after his car collided on a country road near Fort Bam Houston. King said his vehicle forced off the road and the attackers fled toward Robert B. Green hospital for treatment. Police received the report Tuesday.
A Texas Children’s Mane Finding society effort sought to locate George L. Cheek who resided at a partially legible address. The notice mentions a secretary and urges anyone with information about Cheek’s whereabouts to come forward.
After a clash with the board president, the board voted to re elect all teachers recommended by Superintendent Cochran including two vocational instructors. Twenty one married teachers were dropped from the list and about 400 probationary teachers remain to be appointed. School opens September 12 with plans to adapt the budget and complete staffing by next week.
In the organized reserves two San Antobins accepted appointments. Ernest W Bracks at 354 Cavalier avenue became first lieutenant in the Melderfillery Reserve and Eugene J Kieln at 1511 East Houston street became second lieutenant in the cavalry reserve. Charles A Holshauser in Medien Arla building promoted to captain in the medical reserve.
Thieves entered the Kress warehouse at 119 LaChappelle Street by prying a window and escaped with items valued under $1. The burglary was reported Wednesday. Lt Wen’dlacovornd and Mr Heath, the manager, arranged fingerprint impressions as authorities pursued the suspects.
In Harlandale a court of inquiry heard A F Buquor testify he was intoxicated when he allegedly agreed to make a statement for $10 about July 23 voting activity. Witnesses including Henry Courtress Jim West and Bertetti testified they were told money would be paid. Buquor later said he signed a statement about receiving $3 from the Citizens' league.
Letter from P A Blarr to Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright commends Detectives A F Dresch 8 3 Cantu and Jack Hive for their efficiency in recovering a stolen automobile and arresting two suspects.
Concho police appeal for assistance in locating 17 year old Maria, last seen Sunday. A former year old sister is mentioned, with a contact line at 1406 Lower Street in Leon. Authorities urge the public to report any sightings.
T. G. Marsh sues W. H. Evans and J. D. Fuse alleging usurious charges on three notes totaling 220 dollars, claiming 205 dollars in interest in under two years. Filed in County Court at Law No. 1 before Judge McCollum Burnett, the petition says Evans and Pursell pawn brokers violated bond and business filing requirements. It seeks cancellation of a mortgage on Marsh's furniture and automobile and repayment of 72 dollars remaining on the last note.
Four University of Texas students will join a Mexico study program under the Farmer scholarship. The selection was finalized at a meeting between H. Y. Benedict, Texas university president, and Eduardo Hernandez Chazaro, Mexican consul general in San Antonio, to be held in Austin soon.
Courtney Johnson urged a meeting of Buick Oldsmobile and Pontiac dealers to promote sane buying. He argued inventories are low savings deposits high and a devalued dollar justifies loosening purse strings. He warned delaying purchases could miss the best opportunity as prices rise.
The Optimist club Wednesday luncheon showcased a comedy skit by Arthur Heinemer and telephone company workers. Miss Jane Stanley performed a lap dance, Mrs Margarite Klein acted, with Charles Rubh as program chairman. A picnic is set for August 91 at Concepcion Park and a bass ball game and choir events are scheduled. Charter night will be celebrated September 24 at Ralph Milnes’s home in Alamo Heights.
San Antonio residents plan to view motion pictures of the Trans-American highway at the Witte museum. William Furlong announced plans to accommodate a large crowd with showings at 7 45 p m on Wednesday. The San Antonio Engineers club Builders Exchange families and friends have been invited while the Junior Chamber of Commerce will attend Thursday. The nightly showings run all week as part of an exhibit of Monterey chamber of commerce photographs.
Prohibition agents raided Freestone County sites in Maudey and Tuesday identifying a still in operation with six 400 gallon fermenters and 3400 gallons of whiskey mash. Only two gallons of whiskey were seized as the liquor had evidently been distilled and removed.
The Twenty third Infantry band directed by Warrant Officer Carl Mueller will give a concert from 7 10 to 8 30 PM on Thursday at the Infantry post Fort Sam Houston.
Allied Prohibition Forces conducted a regular meeting at 12 16 p m on Weriness Way with Bayles presiding and stated aims to enforce prohibition measures through coordinated regional action in the MLO Ay district.
Two foreign officers are authorized by the war Department to observe U S Army training at Parks Sam Houston. Capt Alejandro Relas Cano of the Cuban army is already reported at the post for a year with the Twelfth Field Artillery. Major Matsujine Kimura of the Japanese Imperial Army is expected to arrive in San Antonio around September 1 for a six month stay with the Twenty third Infantry.
In Leggett Texas on August 24 three men attempted a burglary at Farmers State Bank but failed. They kidnapped station operators C. J. Pinekard and M. F. Campbell, drove them about 30 miles from town, released them, and escaped, Pinekard reported to authorities.
A Bay Area correspondent vented frustration over election certainty, noting confusion across states and parties. The speaker claimed Roosevelt would win only one county in Florida and the Virgin Islands, expressing disbelief in nationwide outcomes.
A citizens committee proposal to limit revenue cuts kept judges and the Robert B Green hospital from reductions in the 1983 84 budget. The plan also reduced road and bridge funds and juror allowances while leaving district and county judges salaries largely intact. The committee will meet again before presenting to the commissioners court.
San Antonio Tuesday saw Miss Prances Hatcher, Texas university graduate and Kerville high school teacher, campaigning for her father W. Gregory Hatcher in his bid for railroad commissioner. She toured northern and western parts and will canvass the eastern section before a brief dating visit, endorsing a three word platform follow the law and pledge to uphold it.
Detective Bergeant POR Hallerno ci to discuss installation and equipment of the patrol department at the Kiwanis weekly meeting. Toriis Avalon Genionsteriod with a shortwave receiver mentioned. Meeting set for Friday at the Gunter Hotel.
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