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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
8
A bustling week in the city gathers actors, artists, and patrons. Coleman Neely tops production roles while Helene Tere Slim and Guy W. Hollyman draw attention at the open air gallery. Local journalists and merchants mingle as planning unfolds for a future performance titled Louder Please.
The annual Christmas seal sale raised about $2000 as reported by Dr. W. G. Farmer, chairman of the 1992 sale by the Uw Besar County Tuberculosis Society. The event featured self service seal boxes and community participation, signaling a strong fundraising outcome for public health efforts.
A multi-vehicle trailer crash on a slick San Antonio road killed Celeste Galvan, 54, and injured many others. The accident near Fredericksburg involved 33 cotton pickers and sparked a weekend of street injuries as ambulances rushed victims to Robert B. Green Hospital.
Ames Iowa Des 5 The University of Chicago will have a new head football coach next fall according to athletic director Metcalf who said Alonzo Stagg the Grand Old Man of the Midway will not be released from duties Metcalf noted he has not chosen a candidate and is still reviewing applications and gathering information with a February target for a decision
New York state recognized featherweight champion Kid Chowne defends his title at Madison Square Garden Friday. Challenger Pedro Labarwa, a Los Angeles fighter, has failed in two prior 126 pound title bids. Analysts expect Chowne’s speed to offset Labarwa’s power in a clash shaping a busy week for boxing promoters.
Hap Morse notes in a Dallas sports magazine that Bob Coleman, formerly manager of the San Antonio club, is a likely successor to a managerial post in Beaumont. The item frames Coleman as a potential new figure in local baseball leadership.
Police report a weekend burglary at 115 West Magna Riverside where thieves forced a rear window and stole watches valued at $58 from Mrs. G. Ghowning. Other incidents mention a break in on 17 dust street and a lounge of clothing and papers. investigators note multiple suspects and a large field in the nearby area.
A keg containing one gallon of whiskey was buried in a back yard with a faucet siphon device beneath a house on Ma Faingo Street. Antonio Gaytan pleaded guilty to possession of Aquor after a raid and bond set at $400. A hidden still and whiskey were recovered nearby during the investigation led by Capt. Verne Miller.
Memorial services for Elks who died over the past year were held Sunday as part of a national Memorial Day program. Judge led the ceremony with M. Riley Wyatt, exalted ruler, and district deputy presiding. Thirty Elks attended, honoring 16 members lost in the last 12 years including Corbin, Jones, Devine, Friedrich, Leigh, Mohr, Nix, Morrison, Schenck, Serger, Johnston, Kappe, Pulnam, Pinens, Newton, and Graebner. Others officiating were Liggian, Halderman, Maurer, Smelly, and chaplain. Music by Allen and Rogers.
Postmaster P G Lucas says extra help for the Christmas rush at the Sen Antonin post office may be authorized after Washington approval. Local business reports indicate strong demand, with 106 or more additional workers expected to handle the Christmas mail and packages.
In Crema a oarsman suffered a crushed knee when towed under an oar during boat work. Edna Ranion, 21, received burns to an arm and face when an electric iron cord shorted and caused a fire.
The article notes a reduced exchange rate for the pound reflecting conversion costs and new valuations. It mentions the pound’s value in various posts and cites a Mayday posting and figures in New Arak and other locations with prices around 22 and S190 in the text.
The veterans' bureau invites bids on repair work. The notice outlines planed improvements and requires bidders to submit proposals by the stated deadline. City officials and the project manager oversee the process.
Dr C Roy Angell of Bator Rouge La will assume duties as pastor of the First Baptist Church in San Antonis on the second Sunday in January. A telegram accepting the call was read. Angell previously preached here November 27 and was invited to lead. He has preached in Baltimore and Charlottesville Va and studied at Richmond College University of Pennsylvania and Crozer Theological Seminary. He is married with three children.
An unusual incident occurred early Monday when a wood rat or similar rodent bit a 16 month old child, Moetyin Galvan, in the child's bed at 407 Direngo Street. Parents moved the infant to Robert B. Green Hospital for care.
NYA MONTCA Calif December 5 a garbled talk about who to trust in state affairs. The text mentions debt, government spending cuts, and an election or questions about leadership and security. Names appear as fragments and no clear event is stated.
The body of Mrs. Nettie Bringhurst, youngest daughter of Gen. Sam Houston, will lie in state at the Alamo Shrine in San Antonio before funeral services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, followed by burial in Mission Burial Park. She died from injuries after a car accident near Schulenberg Friday. surviving relatives include her daughter Margaret Bush and several grandchildren.
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