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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
8
A messy fragment recounts street signs near Bouth Presa, chatter about Wilkes-Barre mispronunciations, and a parade of names. It notes John Monk Saunders leaving the St Anthony for California, Dudley Nichols, Arthur McCue, Doc Bank Baw, and Technocrats, Inc. members, with assorted local references and rumors.
Two youths in a Sunday night collision near Gundahipe Street admitted no sight as their car struck a parked vehicle occupied by Sheffield and MT Casanova. Officers list possible injuries but describe the details as unclear and ongoing.
Several youths were detained following an automobile theft incident described in fragmented police notes. The names Radin Tatrolman Pi. Valder and A. Zante appear in the incomplete report, with uncertain affiliations and details.
A rash of weekend burglaries in San Antonio saw thieves break into homes cleaners and downtown stores stealing clothing valued in the thousands. From Mrs. Stowers home $1500 in apparel vanished while she was away with a 100 gold mesh bag among the items. Monte Carlo Cleaners on West Kings Highway reported 26 outfits and dozens of garments missing. Sugarman Brothers on West Houston lost 15 pairs of shoes and more. Other incidents included small sums stolen from homes on West Ashby Princeton and Carlisle Streets a trail of burnt matches in ransacked rooms a smoldering sweater and a stolen valuable watch and pistol from B F Freeman’s residence.
New officers of the Alamo National Bank were introduced at the third annual Christmas dance held at the San Antonio Petroleum club rooms. Officers named were J C Quilitsa president Arthur Trugesser vice president Wayne Albritson secretary and Techn A Boatmen treasurer. H B Engelbert retiring president made the introductions. Gifts were distributed from a Christmas tree and a buffet supper was served. About 100 attended.
Burglars were deterred before entering three Saint Antonio residences overnight. Reports to police identify witnesses Mrs Pauline W Goldsmith of 216 West Laurel Street CO, Barns of 1834 East Houston Street, and Mrs Julia Pfosifer of 210 Towell Street as observers.
Firemen were summoned early Monday to inspect fumes at C. J. Baldwin Produce Company 281 South Medina Street after locating points of a leak. A second minor blaze in a trash bin at the Alamoin Hove Bank building was extinguished with quick action.
A cemetery worker, Patina Guerrero, 32, employed at Roselawn Cemetery, was accidentally shot in the left fog when a gun he was cleaning Monday discharged. He was brought to Labor Coen Hospital for treatment.
Yardman Tolly Shandy died from bullet wounds received Monday night on East Commerce and Hackberry streets. A suspect was arrested and held for investigation as hospital officials confirmed the death at Robart B. Green Memorial Hospital.
Fragmentary report notes officials in Baton Rouge and commanders in Louisiana yesterday as part of a stated national program. Names and details are garbled. the piece references legal action and a crackdown context with unclear actors.
Frank Hawks, famed air speed demon, was scheduled to depart Los Angeles at dawn for New York aboard his all metal Texaco Sky Chief. The maiden flight, with cruising speed around 220 mph, aimed to cover the route in about six hours, per Hangar No. 6 details.
Postmaster P. G. Lucas reports a buoyant Sunday mail volume and heavy Saturday business as downtown and North St. Marys Na varro streets post offices open to higher traffic. Of 100 extra workers approved, 30 were on duty and more are needed for the rush. Wed and Thu expected to see the peak. callers warned not to wait.
Mayer C M Chambers, chairman of the Texas sales tax committee, says a two cent state levy and one cent municipal tax would cover government costs, about 12 cents per family daily. He notes 20 percent pay all taxes and cites Ferguson backing the plan as Texas legislature opens in January.
The first of planned pay reductions began Monday in the U S Immigration service after January 1. A 8.3 percent cut remains in force, with a 20 day deduction after June 1, 1892, extended to one department. Officials say cuts are departmental, not nationwide, and may align with President Beaver’s recommendations. Walter Knopp, director in San Antonio, confirmed the report and noted El Paso border patrol HQ will feel the impact.
A settlement was approved in open court Monday by W. Hale of Dimmitt County. Hale, injured when a tractor crossed a railroad platform that collapsed at Carrizo Springs on January 7, 1931, had been awarded $10.38 weekly for 30 weeks and $5.18 weekly for 300 weeks by the state industrial accident board. He sued the indemnity Insurance Company of North America.
The Ban Antonia Museum association passes a resolution of sorrow for Charles Graebner former president and life member of the organization. The draft resolution was prepared by J. K. Beretta Houston Brown W. Mcallister and Edwin H. Wile and will be entered into the minutes.
Two men were stabbed and treated at Robert B. Green hospital on Monday. Fred Ramirez, 45, of 735 Vera Gros Street, suffered chest wounds while Luis Rucabe, of 11th Avenue A, was cut in the neck but not seriously injured, according to an attendant.
Joan Halamirek and her sister Jeane, noted American juvenile artists, will headline a Tuesday night recital at the Thomas Teffereon Night school. Joan will perform on an aluminum violin and on a $80,000 Albaness to test audience ability to tell the difference. Seventy five graduates from local high school orchestras will join the Alumni orchestra under Otto Zoeller, with funds raised to finance the music library.
Federal prisoners may spend Christmas at home as Judge R J McMillan set pleas for minor cases on Thursday. United States District Attorney John D Hartman said pleas will be taken from newly indicted prisoners, as reports indicate the Christmas spirit influences sentencing.
A young Mexican, nursing a crushed arm, denied guilt in a liquor case against Roz Estes and J.C. Lambert. He was placed on temporary bond to await a Thursday hearing, with the other two men. The incident followed a high speed police chase near the Merlina river area, where a truck owner was inspected after speeding.
Consul at Juarez traveled to San Antonio Monday to meet with Sheriff Willan P. Blocker at the Bexar County courthouse to discuss Christmas plans and greet friend Bherri Mbert Houser.
Mrs. Pharbs Cushing, 73, of 160 Halliary Street, died at Robert B. Crock Weapiial early Monday following a fire. She was trapped on Sunday when her dress caught fire at home.
Lee Masters, manager of Pleyly Wiggy No. at 1722 Main Avenue, faced an attempted holdup at about 6:30 am Monday as he exited with weekend receipts. He ignored orders to halt, fled back inside and armed himself with a pistol, deterring the would-be thief who fled as officers were alerted.
San Antonio weekend saw multiple petty thefts. L B Moore at 501 Atlanta reported a pistol stolen. Mrs Carrell Kelley at 156 Crofton avenue had rug and table taken. Roy T Hughes at 503 South Presa reported travelers checks worth 50 dollars taken. Pat Cavanaugh at Saumers drug store in Majestic building noted envelope with 95 dollars stolen. Miguel Acosta at 1326 Monterey street reported a chicken and 25 feet of garden rose stolen.
Maj. Join T. Mehane, assistant corps at cachet of staff for training and operations, will address the quartermaster winter training conference Wednesday night. The program includes talks on supply systems by Cupl and Ridewell, a course director, plus pictures showing development and deployment of a division supply train. The conference begins at 7:30 PM in the Express auditorium.
Police report a Sunday night break in at 1515 Rigsby Avenue where three burglars disarmed resident Moreno, took a small sum, and fled after wresting his pistol before he could react.
Forrest Campbell won the endurance waterplane contest and Anton Heisler the flying model at San Antonio airport Sunday. A second contest is planned for Christmas Day with invitations in Paviliopata. Antonio Koya expresses interest in model airplanes.
An extensive police search failed to locate D C McFall after two bandits forced him from his car and drove him through the city for over an hour on Sunday. They threatened to make him open the Bumble Oil office safe containing several thousand dollars. he resisted and was finally thrown from the auto unharmed.
William H. Furlong, manager at the highway department of the chamber of commerce, has been asked to lecture on the byways of Mexico before the Knickerycker society annual meeting in Chicago soon after the first of the year. The invitation came in a letter received Monday while he is in Mexico City returning from work along the highway from Mexico City to Guadalajara.
A Santa Monica cable of garbled phrasing discusses U S policy on Philippine governance, questioning independence timelines and self determination while referencing historical power dynamics and comparisons to England. The fragmentary text depicts debate over continued American oversight and future sovereignty.
City officials warn libraries face closure before year end as unpaid taxes and bank notes strain finances. Delinquent taxpayers are urged to pay to suspend penalties and interest, with notes totaling about $5000,000 and monthly advances of 2960 to cover expenses. Mayor hopeful that tax payments will avert cuts and preserve library services.
Police raided a block of West Travis street arresting one man charged but not arraigned. In the raid officers found beer and whiskey in various amounts. A separate incident involved Manuel Ortiz, 23 gallon stills and a monetary bond of $500 set by U.S. authorities.
L. Echols of Guadalupe County was arraigned Monday before United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart in connection with the seizure of whiskey and mash at a Seguin area farm Saturday and the later arrest by federal prohibition agents of Harold Lee and Henderson Murphy, two orphan boys aged 20 and 14. Echols pleaded not guilty and waived a hearing. His bond was $730.
Police chief Gwen W. Kilday Maz ordered the reopening of better rooms at Pallee headquarters two weeks ago to provide sleeping places for transients who cannot find shelter, with a night limit and a brief stay policy for those without homes.
A dairyman named Winters Jr. was injured when his vehicle blew a tire and struck a utility pole on Wet Gone Street near the 4000 block shortly before noon Monday. He was treated at Green Hospital.
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