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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1932
Page
9
A fragmentary travel pamphlet titled To the Woman About to Make Her First Tip on a Pullman ridicules fears of female passengers using Pullman services. It discusses decorum, comfort, and etiquette for women travelers, including a parodic address by a Dean of Women to freshmen. A note mocks discomfort and mentions a railroading anecdote and a $4.86 fix.
An odd narrative describes a train journey with chaotic scenes and provocative remarks about passengers and a woman’s room. The speaker notes discomfort and confusion while glimpsing a spectacle of “Feminine Intuition” and an implied crowd’s reaction to attire and propriety.
A San Antonio family, who moved from a small town in the neighboring county, finds their long-rented former homestead decaying when they revisit the old railroad site last Sunday. The narrative details industry faith in intangible assets and a move that echoed past times.
The passage describes a house with a torn down trellis and missing garage walls. Tenants complain of hardships and inability to rent the place as owners appear unable to maintain it. Edward N. Tlyingston, a young sawbones, plans to return to Baylor for a medical course, resisting a doctor’s path. The scene blends local winter hardship with reminiscences of life in the city and references to figures and past events.
A one legged youth named Ane Tes clinbed Tanga Prat, a peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, guided by Robert Colter Jr. The climb reaches the 14,258 foot summit amid notes of difficulty and local interest.
The San Antonio Board of Education approved a graduated salary reduction plan for teachers, 30 to 42 percent, to trim the budget to about 1.66 million dollars. The average minimum salary drops to 88 dollars monthly, with a maximum around 120 dollars, affecting about eleven hundred teachers and four educational units. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled, with adoption due by Wednesday. The vocational school and junior college will stay open, viewed as largely self supporting.
Francisco Pores, 60, of 1416 Narlis Laredo, was treated at Robert B. Avora for injuries after a car struck him on Bin Marco Street near South Pacific. Police arrested the driver after the crash and the suspect admitted to the collision.
Deputy Hawkins, special deputy sherif of Weewoxa Ohio, received medical treatment at Robert B Green hospital Tuesday for a minor scalp injury after a shooting on West Salinas Street Monday. Hawkins said he went there to reclaim a mon av automobile rightful to his ex wife Paraire Talley. His present wife Ruby Hawkins and another man, now on parole, were present. a bullet grazed Hawkins. The other man is sought by police.
Leon Springs will celebrate the opening of its new school building on Fredericksburg road with an all day barbecue picnic and an old fashioned dance. Proceeds will benefit the schoolhouse fund. Trustees in charge include Paul Pheiffer president Craige Altgelt Richard Cuwunda. Hostess Mrs Ben Ferbe and master of ceremonies Max Toeppermin. An orchestra led by Max Toepperwin Jr and the Hil billies will perform from noon to midnight. State approved plans call for a three room school with storeroom part of the tract donated by the Southern Pacific railroad. Classes begin September 32 with Miss Tony Palme as principal.
Funeral services for Mrs Lula Clark widow of Judge Panern were held at Hogg and McGoll luni chapel Tuesday afternoon with Rev JD Armistead officiating. A native Texan and Ban Antohin resident Barkley Clark 13 of 101 Drexel Byenne is survived by a brother John Barkley of Uvalds a grandson James H Frooks a granddaughter Mrs RB Crossman and nephews and nieces including Tr A Barkley R J Praetorius Mrs E A Carroll and Mrs E R Briges all of San Antonio. Burial was in the LQ O F cemetery.
SYRACUSE N Y Aug 3 One railroad will reduce fares during the week of the State fair next week. Dag Ad listed director of Luis Ln announced. Ackerman said he believed the radiation would Werease Atlend Ane
Utica N Y August 30 An increase of 2000 in membership of the state chapter of the American Legion reported by Masce G Hubbard Jr state commander The local membership now is 83635 He expected a substantial increase about the time of the convention in Brooklyn August 24 27.
Six defendants arraigned in federal court by U S Commissioner Paul A Lidckhart Tate on Monday and Tuesday. Inna Neal pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of beer at 4200 Mason Street and jailed in default on a $500 bond. Waldemer Velter and Leonard Vetter faced charges for alleged purchase of one pint of whiskey at a Guadalupe County lunch stand, Velter admitting ownership of a ten dollar note if any liquor was sold. Joe Wolf of Guadalupe County arrested. no liquor found, but a Turkey agent swore Wolf sold a quart of whiskey on August 22. Louis Goldner and 17 Big Dees accused of a plan to counterfeit and defraud the United States. bonded under $2500.
Shanghai August 10. Bomb blast on a vacant Chapel lot kills four people including a 66 year old woman and injures others. Rag pickers blamed for the explosion as it occurred while they searched for sticks. Five workers at a dye factory were at work. three killed and two injured. A fragment of a Lamb shattered a window, killing the elderly woman recently returned home after exile in the International Settlement.
Robert T. Wallett was discharged after paying a $100 fine in a United States district court proceeding. Records show prior charges of a different violation, a jai term, and partial payments totaling $510 with a $10 final balance.
Denver judge denies divorce on grounds related to alleged improper sleeping with a friend's poodle. The district court ruling cites conduct impacting the marriage as the basis for denial.
A chaotic note on postal rate hikes and personal letters. The piece cites mothers diverting funds, pen pals, and increasing postage creating hardship while many letters still move. It mentions clerks, customers, and mixed reactions as the system strains to cover costs.
Bids for the coming year’s printing work totaling 2106.53 were awarded to large city firms, though smaller bidders offered lower totals. The process covered about 900 additional printing tasks to be reawarded Tuesday afternoon. Awards split into three lots with bids differently allocated among seven to ten firms, favoring large firms paying the prevailing wage.
M. and Bogle, charged with violating the migratory bird act in Tennessee over allegedly shipping quail, was allowed to make appeal bonds totaling $2,000 plus a $250 cost bond in federal court Tuesday. He sought habeas relief as Tennessee officials sought extradition, with freedom until a higher court rules in the case.
CS. W. Bryan, manager of Serre Robbhekmpt company, will speak on chai blores verans indepen dent stores at noon. Margaret Kiet, negortionist, will also be heard at the meeting, along with other attendees.
Arturo Ding, two, received severe burns while attempting to rescue his mother in Kenedy, Texas. His mother, Petra Ding, started a kitchen fire with gasoline, causing an explosion that lit both of them. Arturo, taken to Robert G. Green hospital after helping his mother, did not survive.
In Poona India August 30 a large effort aims to curb illiteracy by broadcasting educational talks from 40 radio stations. YMCA funds 45 000 for 300 radios to be set up in temples for 1000 listeners each, to expand literacy and support the franchise push amid Deccan observers.
Charles Tuehlemeyer 84 of 2347 New Street Norwood to walk when struck by a vehicle at Now and Western Avenue in Norwood. He attempted to cross a street during a foggy day and died within a short time. Officer Whilba of the police reported the accident and noted the details.
TE H Kifer, vice president and general superintendent of Le Say Antonio Public Serves, announced Tuesday he will become president of the Muskegon Gas Co and serve as an advisory member of The American Light and Tractions Co of Chicago. He will resign from the board of directors of the lent pistmes Co. in the near future and also step down as an official of Seth Texas Ice Co Texas Security Life Insurance Co and Guaranty Building and Loan Assoc. Since arriving in 1918 he has been a prominent figure in utilities and civic organizations.
Athens Aug . Bey mott Rosenberg manager of the Macgollu Toe silk mills announced the mills will operate on a 24 hour basis. This move aims to improve output and meet rising demand while maintaining steady employment for workers across shifts.
An archival comment by Will Rogers touches on Texas politics and social speech. The text reference mentions two chemists and a radio of public discussion. It reflects dialect and satirical tone about contemporary events and figures of the era.
A citizens committee to the Bexar County commissioners proposed $230,000 in budget reductions. They target salaries across officials and departments plus appropriations for roads, bridges, and tax plans. The report notes only part of the cuts could be realized due to state limits and suggests a temporary tax-rate adjustment to balance the books.
A man named Gaulings Perez, 37, suffered the loss of three fingers after an accident at a track when a nek slipped. He was transported to Robert B. Green Hospital. Officer Mike Liyo’s son JOWN Divo, a patient, was hospitalized after a dog bite.
Mrs Avia Abeonathy, 84, of dT Rest Tho avenue, was shot on Tuesday at South Flores. A bullet pierced her chest and knocked her to the sidewalk, breaking her arm. She was taken to Robert B. Grown hospital.
Wolfe is granted a leave of absence for 28 days starting September 9 with expiation at a Chamber City. The notice indicates he will be away from duties and will report upon return. Industry records note the leave proceeds under organizational policy and personnel schedules.
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