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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1932
Page
8
The column by Br Forbes cites Harry Emerson Fosdick urging Christlike spirit as answer to economic distress. It says Americans must unite in care and sacrifice, sharing work and means to aid the afflicted, noting many richer in spirit than purse. Christmas arrives amid hardship, yet growth through mercy.
The piece links angels to donating gifts and urges expanding welfare to help the needy so America stays secure. It cites Bethlehem as a beacon of hope amid cycles of hardship, asserting that human history progresses from struggle to stronger purpose through ideals made real.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt told a nationwide radio audience that chaperons are wiser now because they are sympathetic and uncritical She said chaperons should be limited in role and emphasized individual character development rather to outward restrictions She asserted that frank atmosphere and responsibility protect youths today as in her youth
Vatican City on Christmas Day issued a peace greeting inviting unity between America and Europe. The message, attributed to Chancelor mac Charth and Oriest Cordinal, praises cultural progress and scientific discoveries and calls for continued pacific cooperation. It expresses hope for a shared ideal of true peace and urges the younger generation to carry forward these aims.
In Wilmington on December 24, Estelle Taylor and former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey, now divorced, exchanged Christmas presents and hinted at possible remarriage. Taylor arrived for a Christmas visit with her mother Bertha Boylan carrying a new traveling case she attributed to Dempsey. Dempsey wore a bright red necktie in New York as the tale circulated.
An Arkansas town was hit by a tornado today, tearing through more than a dozen homes. Chief C. Weyne reports 15 minor injuries with no deaths and no one in serious condition. A torrential rainstorm accompanied the cyclone.
Comanche and Red Buffalo of Oklahoma described the first tribal Christmas from two decades ago at a children's hour. The tale recalls tribesmen gifting horses and blankets at church since they had no gifts. Banin Claus handed out candy at the museum event.
The memory of Deputy Sheriff Manned, killed in the line of duty, will be perpetuated in the Bexar County sheriff's office by a photograph to be hung Saturday on a wall with fellow officers. He was shot during an investigation at Galina store Licatsey.
Imond Eubanks, winner of The Light's $50 prize letter contest, plans to spend the award on a rebuilt artificial limb. Mrs. Marian E. Belman awards a six month bookkeeping scholarship at Milam Secretarial School to aid her education. a donated limb and braces are arranged, improving her mobility as she awaits new supports. A Christmas tree lights her one room home at 1115 Broadway, marking a happier season.
Eva Tanguay, once Broadway’s toast of a generation ago, arrives in Hot Springs Arkansas to rest and recover. Nearly blind and unable to walk without assistance, she secluded herself in a quiet hotel and refused interviews after arriving yesterday from Los Angeles.
Washington December 24 Senator Hiram Bingham of Connecticut will continue to push aviation in the Senate as chief advocate of aeronautics. He remains confident national defense and commercial aviation will advance without political gridlock despite a government change. As president of the National Aeronautic Association he vows to keep the United States first in aero military power and commercial aviation development. He cited advances in passenger, mail, and express service and noted the private transport network under government supervision now moves more miles than any other nation. He warned against restrictive overreach by Congress while urging broad support for aviation growth and express service expansion.
MILWAYVERE December 94 The dainty slipper of Peggy Udell New York show girl ground Fred erick Halleon's eye glasses to bits but all was forgiven today The stage beauty paid 15 to Han ven to replace the spectacles The incident followed fisticuffs between Peggy Udell s husband Peter Michon a vaudeville actor Peggy Stampey angrily watched as the spectacles lay on the sidewalk Peggy Udell is known for a backstage encounter in New York two years ago with Peggy Green another show girl She emerged from the fray with a discolored optic rods two missing molars
Several people injured in overnight traffic accidents were hospitalized Saturday. Williams Casper, 12, suffered a fractured skull after being struck near Josephine street and transported to P and S hospital. Rubio Bordiguez, 1515 West Woodlawn, was lightly hurt after a car collision near Woodlawn and North Flores. F Calderon, 1, from 129 Odell street, received first aid at Robert Green hospital after a crash at Olmos and Luther drives. Mrs Martinez, 52, of Bandera Road, was cut and bruised in a highway accident between her home and San Antonio.
Secret sea tests of the Davy dirigible Akron were declared by Rear Admiral Moffett to prove the craft’s efficiency under adverse weather. The airship cruised nightly through stormy darkness over the ocean off Lakewood in record time, releasing and recapturing auxiliary planes.
Fifteen year old Frances Lassiter is paroled in custody of her uncle on an $8000 bond after admitting to shooting her father Alexander M. Lassiter. She said she acted because she could not stand the abuse she and her mother endured.
New York December 24 a social register woman Mrs Bedell H Harned leaped from an eleventh floor apartment window after a struggle with her nurse. The well known society figure had suffered a nervous ailment for years and was famed for her dress.
In Birmingham Alabama seven of the eight children of Patrick Weir an unemployed World War veteran were killed when a fire destroyed their two room tenement. The family slept as flames consumed the home and the disaster left the father and wife mourning the loss of most of their offspring. The ages of the seven victims ranged from four to thirteen.
Hal T. Ellsworth, president, announced chairmen for the 1933 Washington Birthday Celebration in Laredo. Finance head Teodoro Gutierrez Jr. decorations J C Netzer. accommodations B G Salinas. music Leon Bhapu. publicity Edward Corrigan. military Albert Martin. prize Ed B Fussell. illuminations B M Alexander. parade Charles Deutz. transportation W B Ogntrell. international reception Joseph Netzer. program Matias de Llano. exhibit Malcolm R Jones. athletic Manuel Cavazos Jr. formation Fred M Bhaver. Clifton F. Wolcott reappointed secretary after six years. Committees to announce members soon.
Bexar county health nurse Mrs. Gayle reports at Berg's Mill School that San Juan School in Bel MN draws Mexican children and offers male pupils manual training while girls sew, with both groups showing high enthusiasm and strong attendance. she tours rural schools and praises the San Juan School's intense pupil interest.
Mexico will prosecute crews of American fishing boats captured off Lower California for fishing in Mexican waters without licenses. The announcement comes from the minister of agriculture via authorities in Lower California.
The federal building including the U S District court and postal department will be closed through Monday for Christmas. There will be no mail deliveries from midnight Saturday until Tuesday morning except special delivery.
Mayor C M Otombera announced a state wide legislative committee to push adoption of a Texas retail sales tax patterned after Mississippi. The panel includes mayors, school and business leaders, and chamber leaders from Houston Galveston Amarillo and San Antonio, with headquarters in Austin after January 1.
St Mark's Parish auditorium hosts a Christmas play titled Dask of the Road next Wednesday at 7:15 PM. Cast includes Berry Kroeger Charlotte Baur James Perry and Lloyd Hamilton. Victor H. Smith contributes an original nativity dramatization followed by a reception for parish members hosted by the Girls Friendly Society.
Arthur Barry and George Small were acquitted by a Cayuga county jury on riot charges stemming from the 1928 Auburn prison outbreak. The verdict followed more than ten hours of deliberation by the jury.
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