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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1932
Page
3
A young woman opened two letters she found in her local post office box, her anticipation evident as she sat on the floor. The scene contrasted with the city's usual hustle and highlighted small moments of personal surprise amid urban life.
In a posh office tour, a visitor records a casual exchange with a parcel clerk and local burial association secretary Pred J Tips. The pair discuss death rates, and Tips unveils a panel showing deaths 40 percent lower this year, countering implied gloom.
A local columnist discusses per capita changes this year versus two years ago citing the American Mortician pamphlet and noting shifts toward healthier eating and improved liquor supply. The piece mocks Hoover campaign figures and mentions Norman Bodet, a local steamship agent, amid a broader social commentary.
For four years he has not missed the maiden voyage of a new steamer he represents. He just returned from trips on the Champlain Icargisc and Manhattan, the latest additions to the merchant marines. The Majestic vaudeville features Weaver Brothers and Elviry with Lod Lewis and his band following.
Investigator Melvin Williams of the county attorney's office reports a pure Ford found abandoned in the Black Jack county area 23 miles from San Antonio. The car, unused with no number plates, appeared intact but likely in recent weeks of dusty brush. Williams notes the vehicle shows about 480 miles driven and lacks identifying owner details due to no license plates.
Sol Lesser returning from New York with funds to release films abroad joins with Hullish International to form a premier company. It will distribute 20 adventure stories and add 15 features financed by Lesser, including Beneath The Les and Voodoo Arle von Riyabelm Zayy Frits ism. The report notes Strohelm, Thalberg, Zasu Pitt, and Hedda Hopper in various industry roles and a San Pedro trip for Mrs Borzege.
Washington dispatch reports a 43 percent defection of Hoover supporters in eight-state Middle West grain belt. Wisconsin and the Dakotas show heavy shifts to Roosevelt, with Nebraska and Minnesota showing four of nine former Hoover backers supporting the Democratic nominee. Iowa trends 10 to 7 in Hoover’s favor, while Kansas and Missouri favor Hoover above two-thirds. Roosevelt maintains most of his party’s voters, and nationally Roosevelt leads with a large cross-party shift.
A Friday evening reception and dance at Witte Memorial Museum capped a five day Pan American Highway celebration. Monterey delegates attended as guests and a five reel film along the Pan American Highway was shown. The Viceroy of Texas Wild Towers decorated the hall. About 000 guests visited during the event.
Madrid reports the Spanish government gave Jose Carballal, Cuban consul, 24 hours to depart as persona non grata due to alleged sympathy with the monarchy. The note follows a wave of film celebrity sightings and crowd chatter around the arena as film people entertain the audience.
Chicago on August 27 Hany Clark sued for the return of his dog Sunny Boy after taking it to Harry Miller to dock the tail. Miller kept the dog and demanded 125 dollars claiming the work was not paid. Municipal Judge John A. Sbarbaro ruled Clark need not pay until Miller provides the dog and the tail work.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Southern Railway to borrow 1,251,000 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The funds will pay interest on bonds and equipment trust obligations and cover principal on equipment trusts maturing September 1, October 1, November 1 and January 1.
The Federal Reserve report for Dallas shows total resources at 107,005,000 for the week ending Friday, down from last year's level by 5,747,000 and $3,446,000 from the prior week. Bills and securities stood at 47,125,000, down 345,000 from the week and up 3,582,000 from 1931. Reserves totaled 42,584,000, down 1,171,000 from the preceding week and 4,973,000 from the same week last year.
Washington August 27 The following tabulation shows party division of voters in a nationwide presidential poll conducted by The Light with Hearst papers. Those under Republican headings voted Republican and those under Democratic Leading voted Democratic in 192%. The non designating voters are noted as invalid. State data appears in the remainder.
New York August 27. Speaker John Nance Garner accepts the vice presidential nomination amid charges against Republican leadership for inaction during the slump and for the Rowley- Bleed tariff. Garner, from Uvalde, attacks federal overreach and urges return of control to the states, praising the Democratic platform on prohibition.
Two drivers and several young bicyclists sustained injuries in separate incidents. Henry Muam, 20, and Doray Stover, 2, were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital after a Friday collision on the Fredsricksburg area block. Joe Namirez, 13, and Bantingo Orosco, 14, were hurt at Guadalupe and Brave streets and Cevallos and Plores streets respectively. Jesse May Gratil, 7, was hospitalized after being pushed from a moving auto.
The Brookings Institute estimated American bankers netted 50 million dollars in profits from German bonds since 1923. They priced German bonds outstanding in the United States at 994 million dollars, about half the par value of all publicly offered German bonds still outstanding. The institute noted whether profits were excessive was a matter of judgment based on Dr. Robert Kuczynski's study.
In Chicago on August 27 bees are said to be calmer than two decades ago due to improvements in housing and humane care by beekeepers. Mee Todua members state modern handling of hives reduces aggression in the queen, drones, and workers, tempering their temperaments.
Editor The Light notes a Saturday morning gathering of children, praising the wholesome entertainment and home-taught civility observed by over 2000 youngsters. They cheered performers who earned merit, booed poor acts, and witnessed a racing horse break loose, seen as a testament to parental guidance and civilized upbringing.
Loni Bell denounces health officers for allowing eating houses and lunch stands to operate without proper sewage disposal and in open vacant lots in the heart of the streets. She condemns city inspectors for favoritism and failure to enforce One City Ordinance.
Willie and Oma Kyle of Ripley Street were treated at Robert B. Green hospital after a disturbance at their home. Oma Weaten, Margareth Queroz of Monterey Street, suffered a beating with a bile hard eye. 4, R. Rendon of El Faso Street was stabbed at Soledad and Commerce streets. Patrolman Suchy arrested the assailant. Willie Minor was cut on the side and sent to the hospital.
Alexander Rosas will be the soloist at Central Christian Church morning service at 1:50 Sunday. He will sing O Dry Those Tears and has studied under David Ormesher in New York and four years in Italy with Marit Fammares. The evening service features a sacred recital by Mr and Mrs Harry Byrd Kine of Austin with readings and instrumental music.
Cleveland Aug 27 1932 more than 15 pilots and entrants from abroad and the United States prepared for the twelfth chapter of American aviation speed and sport in the trans continental air derby final dash. Foreign pilots led by Flight Commander R R Aicherly and amateurs from New York competed with women pilots for speed and honors while a new generation of low wing racers awaited the clock on the day’s cross country course. In Cincinnati Roy Bunt led by a comfortable margin toward Cleveland with 1591 miles remaining in the 1932 derby, facing stiff challenge for second prize and other awards.
Chicago reports Mrs Boith Mackeffer McCormick left five twelfths to Edwin Krenn but he waived in favor of partner Edward Dato for a $2000 monthly life guarantee. Estate valued over 40 million dollars. burial planned for Lake Shore Drive mansion. Rest Estate classified note.
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