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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1932

Page

2

Roosevelt Leaving Warm Springs Heats Of Special Session Talk

President elect Franklin D Roosevelt left Warm Springs after a brief stay as hints of a special session of Congress surfaced. A House vote on repealing the Eighteenth amendment loomed, with farm relief and budget legislation seen as key priorities. Roosevelt planned a New York Albany trip next to fetch James Farley before continuing to Jersey City. Governor Harry Woodring and Kansas officials discussed sericultural topics during visits.

Free Springs Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs House Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Wann Springs New York Albany Rocesvelt Senator Bratton New Mexico Senator Cutting

Barbara Stanwyck and Mate Adopt Infant in Nebraska

In Alda Nebraska on December 6 a decree records Barbara Stanwyck and her partner adopting a 3 month old infant named John Charlie Greens. The notice mentions Dion Pay as heir to titles and references local film industry ties. A humorous passage notes youths and a child firing at a weasel with a home-made bow on the way to school.

Barbara Stanwyck Geees UBI Wee John Charlie Greens Dion Pay Frevk Fay Serbars Stanwyck Fay Alda Opal Maxine Binning

Local rifle teams prep for indoor match with New York team

Brackenridge and Jefferson Senior schools readied their rifle crews for the annual indoor match facing a strong New York Military Academy squad from Cornwall on Hudson. NRA targets for February 18 were issued by Lieut Col W J Connolly and the San Antonio offices. A 15 man squad will include seven from each school with the next highest scorer as alternates. The team will also enter the Hearst trophy match and the Eighth Corps area match running January 20 to February 25. An invitation for Camp Perry in Boonville was declined due to funds.

Bracken- Tidge Jefferson New York Military Academy Cornwall-on-Hudson B. C. TC National Rifle Association W. J. Connolly San Antonio Brackenridge Kemper Military Academy Boonville Connolly

Burial Wednesday for Stephen F. Austin

Stephen F. Austin 42 nephew of the Texas founder will receive final funeral services at Porter Loring chapel at 4 p.m. Wednesday followed by burial at Mission Burial Park. A sculptor, he lived at 421 Pierce Street and designed a proposed Alamo monument for Alamo Plaza. a May 1991 city submission referenced the project. Survivors include two daughters Sophie ann and Mervyn, a son Stephen F. Austin Jr, his mother Mrs C S Austin and sister Mrs E S Holiday.

Hos Stephen F. Austin Texas Porter Loring Chapel Mission Burial Park Austin Pierce Street Thir Clty Alamo and Texes Alamo Plaza Sophie Ann Mervyn Austin

Past Arg Will Hear Bishop at Westmorland College

Rural ministers attending the Southwest Texas Conference seminary at Westmorland College will hear Bishop Sam H Hay Wednesday night on the duties of a pastor in solving community problems and church relations. The seminar opens with Dr K P Barlow and runs through Thursday with lectures by Westmorland College President Dr W W Jackson Texas A M College Dr Daniel Rose sell and others.

Southwest Texas The Methodist Episcopal Church Westmoorland College Sam H. Hay Salendganes K.P. Barlow Iearsei Wealovany We W. Jackson Daniel Rosesell Texas A Fred Mally Hexar County Arm Ida F. Reynolds Bexar County Home Demonstration H. Lovelace Ralilff Horace M. Hine Dr. Ruswell

Nellie Bringhurst Laid In State At Alamo Shrine

The Alamo hosts a funeral in the shrine for Nellie Houston Bringhurst daughter of General Sam Houston era veteran crowd attends from Texans and Daughters of the Republic. A parchment scroll is sealed in the casket with Bringhurst's life record and news clippings. Dr. J E Gates delivers a eulogy noting her life and the ceremony's historic significance.

the Alamo Old Shrine Progeera, Gang Founders of Texas Nellie Houston Bringhurst Jack Gert Sam Houston Six Flags of Texas Jay Goldiers Myre Bringhurst Schulenberg Santa Rosa Hospital Alamo T. F. Sessions Alamo Heights Methodist Church Que Funston France Daughters of the Republic of Texas Lelia Small Alamo Shrine Mys G. M. Farnsworth The Daughters of the Republic J. L. Browne

Weather report with scattered data and alerts

The fragment presents a disrupted weather summary with temperatures, precipitation totals, wind notes, cloud ceilings, and aviation remarks. It references locations from San Antonio to Albuquerque and New Orleans, with a focus on gusts, visibility, and storm potential.

Funeral Honors for Mrs Bringhurst in Texas City

A funeral service memorialized Mrs Bringhurst with honors at Mission Burial Park after a ceremony recalling Houston and the Alamo. Dr Gates invoked Texas history as Col Andrew Jackson Houston was asked to attend, but could not make the trip. Nat Washer praised the deceased and shared memories including her modest life and love of poetry.

Texas Freedom Houston Alamo Gates Washer Nat Washer Bringhursh Bringhmish Watere Bringhurst Tennyson

Ballot Case Dismissed in 1831 City Election

An indictment against Reuven Ray for casting an illegal absentee ballot in the May 7, 1831 city election was dismissed by Judge W. 8. Anderson in Thirty Seventh District Court on the state’s motion. Ray allegedly used a poll tax receipt made out to Sam Hillman and acted under pressure from A. O. Obadabi, with another indictment pending against Obadabi and a trial upcoming.

Reuven Ray W. 8. Anderson Thirty- Seventh District Court Ray Sam Hillman James Young Jit A. O. Obadabi

Mail Early Drive Effects Hit Postal Dept Plea

Post office reports a ten percent daily rise in mail from Batt Antonians after the early mailing drive plea. Postmaster F G Lucas notes improved volume this week versus last, while a separate Hoover City murder case in New York involves a homeless settlement area and a man found dead in a bank, with Samuel Paulson identified as a deceased suspect.

Post Office Department F. G. Lucas Hoover City New York INS Samuel Paul Son Hia Bank

American Murder Reported to U S

Washington report states Clement Tays of Pittsburgh was killed by a Mexican near San Bilas Sinales. The killer was arrested and the American Consul Frederick W Hincke reported the incident to the State Department.

Washington, D. C Clement Tays Pittsburgh Conll San Bilas Sinales Frederick W. Hincke State Department

Condition of writer in Hollywood with influenza critical

Richard Hallhurton, adventurer and writer, listed in critical condition in Hollywood with high fever and influenza. Reported today as seriously ill while doctors monitor his respiratory status.

Condition of Il Holywood Dre Richard Hallhurton Lloday

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