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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1932
Page
3
A reflective poem recalls the Plaza OC era and the streetcars that moved with a shared fate. The speaker mourns their passing, noting stillness during storms, a sense of immutability, and communal memories of transit that once connected the city.
A San Antonio street scene quotes workers lamenting the loss of fine streetcars like No. 207 and 209, now repurposed as a coffee stand and a magazine shop. They reminisce about the West End line, forecast urban transit changes, and note dwindling “noble units” of streetcars worldwide.
A black fin back whale on display near Catalina Island is praised for its preservation. It was killed about 37 miles off Catalina in southern California two years ago. Preservation of exhibit whales is costly, requiring formaldehyde and weekly maintenance. The Catalina Whaling company, led by Captain Harry Lee, notes the whaling industry has diminished with only two major west coast whaling concerns remaining, the other being the Pacific.
A palmful of disparate items from a late issue notes whaling industry remarks in the Pacific coast and off western Mexico, with sailors and harpooners praised as skilled marksmen. Among other snippets are club names in a social scene and quirky banquet chatter featuring Anselmo Miguel Niele, a portrait painter, and a playful misworded exchange about meals and names.
Mexico enters 1934 with a fourfold program of agricultural, educational, industrial and road development and not indicates any serious internal disturbance. Catholic matters appear dormant and radicalism curbed by policy. Relations with the United States center on rail, river work, claims commissions, and river rectification before March.
Radin Patrolman M. T Casanova and A Salinas stopped two men in the 900 block of South Flores Street about 9 am. A keg of wine spilled as officers detected whiskey sloshing inside a keg labeled nails. The men claimed they thought it was a keg of nails and were taken into custody. Prohibition agents assisted as the scene unfolded.
1. O. Pegua, 58, of Longview, Texas, fell into a hole while working near Chavialcs and fractured a leg. He was transported to a hospital Friday morning for treatment.
Dee Gibson mourns 19 day old Mary Joan Gibson who died yesterday. Grandfather Robert Gibson, a lawyer, announced the death. Father Sidney Homewood, a riding master in New City jail, awaits appeal in a seduction case. testimony included broken engagement and marriage promises. Parents planned to adopt the infant and move to another home.
Strong demands surfaced within the banking committee to drop the Senate inquiry into the stock market and allied topics. Chairman Norbeck said the investigation would begin soon despite past opposition, as agents pursue tax evasion practices and the collapse of the Ingull empire.
President Hoover plans a dawn-to-dusk fishing voyage with the Sailfish Club at Palm Beach aiming to add to yesterday’s three sailfish. A quiet New Year’s Eve is planned aboard the ship with brief stops. Senator Austin of Vermont, joined by Mark Sullivan and Dr. Joel T. Boone, leads similar looking for shark and other sport fishing.
George W. Huntress Jr will be sworn in at the Bexar County courthouse on Sunday by his father George W. Huntress Sr. The new clerk will appoint deputies and begin public duties, with a meeting set for Monday to announce staff and duties.
Investigation of a collision involved Radio Patrolmen W Mitchell and Wade Robbins narrowly escaping death Friday night aided by Chief Owen W Kilday Saturday morning Ward Angin 20 of 818 Florida Street and Louie G Bill 25 of the Fiftiesecond squadron Hondnian field occupants of the second car also escaped when the car was tossed into a telephone pole by the impact Both cars were nearly demolished and the crash occurred at Recto and Negatitos streets around 8 PM Robbins Angin and Hil were treated for minor injuries at Roberts Green hospital. Mitchell was hurt and a private physician summoned Kilday ordered report to be submitted Saturday. patrol car damage estimated at 400.
Albany N Y December 31 On his last day as governor Roosevelt filed a 44 page commentary on last summer's memorial hearing about the removal of Jones J Walker as mayor. He notes a precedent for executive action in ouster protocol and explains the resignation during the treatment of alleged malfeasance. He cites opinions by Tilden Cleveland and Hughes and upholds the governor's removal powers under state law against the defense that prior term acts justify reprisal.
Three suspects including a youth captured near a jewelry shop at 14 West Commerce Street were detained after police linked them to state burglaries and hold ups. A fourth suspect was arrested nearby by radio patrolman Walter Schiryer. The two other transients were taken into custody and held for investigation.
Hollywood gossip notes Mary Pickford will star in Shanty Town after finishing Secret shade. Project involves Frank Borangeth directing if he returns, with Mary contracted at United Artists and other stars like Ronald Colman and Myrna Loy linked to various projects and tours.
The listing details a dense slate of radio programs and live acts across stations and venues. It notes show titles such as The Cuplivature, Human Ride of Lie Xome, The News flyshes, and various orchestras, with times spanning afternoon to late night. Major entities include Kilogzetem, New Yiur's Five Dneins Barty, and coat-of-arts presenters. The schedule mentions venues like Coast Paneer ventas and Hotel urchenton and references multiple bands and ensembles performing throughout the evening.
Saturday will be a big night for dance orchestras with major networks airing New Year programs. KTSA carries CBS party 9 10 p.m. WOAI NBC from 11:05 p.m. to 1 a.m. NBC options run to 3 31 a.m. GBS begins 3 a.m. with 25 orchestras in 10 cities. Local stations skip some parties.
Venice Caul Dec 31 The fingers of W A Mixon a painter saved the life of Tom Osborn. The two were near the top of the 80 flat water tower at the high school when Osborn was overcome by fumes and toppled from a narrow platform. Mixon steadied him and held on for 10 minutes until firemen rescued both.
Page text promotes placing want ads in The Light newspaper with 72 000 circulation in San Antonio. Calls readers to contact ad writer at Fannin 1281 or visit Broadway and Fifth Street office before 6 PM Saturday for assistance.
Eugene Hernandez camp No. 1 Soenish War Veterans and its auxiliary announce a joint installation of officers Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall. Bertha Rumans, auxiliary president, stated the event details.
Cleveland police hunted an unidentified killer of Ruth Steese 26 a welfare worker and bookkeeper for the Blind Society. She was kidnapped in a busy East Side district driven to a distant road blinded with cheesecloth strangled and shot two times. Robbery appeared motive as nearly $200 she had banked was missing. body found in the car.
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