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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1932
Page
10
A scrambled OCR fragment recalls biographers, actors, and editors tied to San Antonio figures and venues. Mentions Thomas Beers, Stephen Drake, and Montgomery in Hollywood connections, plus local readers and an arrest at Traux Street involving a stolen bicycle case.
Unusually mild winter spurs San Antonio residents to plan garden plots and gazilen bowngls as orders rise at W. C. A. Administration. A drought relief story highlights a local woman’s sale of bonnet hats to support garden preparatory efforts amid hardship.
A verbal protest against a peddler license ordinance was heard in city council. Paul Maureaz spoke for small vendors seeking $160 annual license costs and uniform rules, arguing that larger Texas cities already regulate street sellers. City Attorney Thomas Dy Cuba indicated no ordinance had been drawn yet.
Members of the San Atulouin Arcation for International Disarmament and World Peace petition President Hoover and the United States to influence Geneva talks for radical reductions in arms and forces. The appeal was argued by Rev Hiram B Tarzisan president Mina Mildred Elareigan secretary and Rabbi Ephraim Velseh on the resolutions committee.
Travis Building and San Antonio loan officials will attend the American Savings Building and Loan Institute convention in Shreveport. The Abbott group and others from Chicago will provide fortifying credit guidance as part of the gathering on Monday.
A police report credits Manikiy ta Slike Tivo with arresting 202 individuals during the month. The tally highlights the top officer and notes the majority of those taken into custody were yatranta.
A 70 year old man named S A Man was found dead in a bedroom on Mead dn Aig street on Monday morning. Police reported death appeared from natural causes after a preliminary inquiry.
A dated Datis February 1 letter from Will Rogers criticizes wartime note writing to Japan and Germany. He argues too many private notes reveal moves, urging restraint and labeling wartime correspondence as an account of penny- pinching diplomacy.
Texas seeks space at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair with 8000 square feet reserved by A. Whaley, chamber of commerce secretary. The Texas World’s Fair Commission, led by J. Kennedy of Dallas, plans a February 10 meeting in Dallas to approve exhibits and secure sanction for work already started. Representatives toured Chicago’s Century of Progress fair and report strong interest from Texas.
Five individuals were hospitalized after separate automobile accidents. Mount Albert Wrigley, unknown address, was struck in the 1200 block of Broadway. Anatin Hagee, 50, of 620 Tamar Street, was hit in the 700 block of Duval Street. Chsaving Caetilo, 1218 Guadalupe Street, struck near Theva Vista and Leona streets. Atlas Josephine Martines, 22, of 1224 to a street, struck on Walout Aid Victoria streets.
Raymond Westwood of 101 Willow Street was treated for minor injuries after being thrown from a horse at the Norith Loon Tiling Academy. S. Ploteher of 103 North Gubton Street received minor treatment after an accidental poisoning incident.
Washington February 1 The American P eaception of Labor today placed the number of unemployed in the United States at 9 300 000 in the figure for jobless Americans the estimate reflects the toll of layoffs and closures across several sectors and regions The report notes a rise in unemployment in manufacturing and construction with persistent joblessness in urban areas and among long term workers
A lane heavy bandit held up Fred Ward, an employee at Grayborg Filing station, 201 Meoatway, stole $5 at 6:00 am Monday. Ward yelled and the bandit fled after menacing him with a pistol while Ward attempted to register the transaction.
Weather notes on Groundhog Day reference Mr Woodchuck and his shadow as a signal for spring. It predicts cloudy skies have brief warm spells ahead, with no severe cold seen recently and Bureau forecasts noting variable February conditions.
Georges Cues, an ign painter living on Seguin road, was robbed Monday morning by three armed bandits as he walked toward the city. They abducted him into a car near the roadside, forced him to surrender his money and a $20 gold piece, took several other coins, then threw him from the vehicle and fled.
Police records show multiple thefts over the weekend with losses including jewelry valued at 60 dollars and 400 dollars, cash 12.60, clothing 200, and various items at several street addresses such as 424 South Hernzox, 235 Wyoming, 814 Warren Street, 800 South Brio, and 540 South Concho. Names listed include Renkin, Zimmerman, Galendlo, Isadora Chapa, and others tied to reported steals and items.
The city’s commission granted a permit to establish a funeral parlor on North Alamo and nearby streets despite a filed protest. The cabinet approved the petition after commission discussion, with Commissioner Phil Wright moving to alter the petition.
Mrs Martha Dawson reports a dawn incident at 9 Tinet Mira Street where T A Gomburt fired three shots toward a prowler in the Gomburt yard. Bullets struck the porch ceiling as neighbors watched. Police arrived soon after, identifying a man fleeing toward the Rotast area.
City recreation department announces start of baseball signups for the spring season. A session was scheduled for residents to register at city hall with plans for the league under local youths and community teams.
Fort Sam Houston officers undergo annual physical exams revealing those over twenty pounds overweight placed on strict diets. Participants are weighed monthly and reported to Washington if weight loss fails. underweight individuals face dietary adjustments.
Three youths were arrested while forcing a rear door at the Deroy Drug Store on Cincinnati Avenue and Brazos Street. Special Officers H. J. Wollsace Tr. and Otto Kronen stopped the trio near the store, finding a broken door and lumber remnants. Owner Dr. Merzing reported $200 worth of goods and $3 in cash stolen.
G W Rulis of 118 Borrera elreet was charged in County Court No 7 with swindling Margarito Thrarte of 2160 Chi fiunbug street Ny of 85. The case alleges the accused posed as a city official to obtain money.
Police report a break in at the Main Avenue cafe on Maia Avenue. Thieves escaped with twenty dollars worth of cigarettes after breaking in Monday.
A Young Men's Forum organized by VMMGLA under Leo Brewer will meet weekly from 7 to 8 pm starting February 3. The forum aims to discuss current avenues and important subjects of the day and invites city youths to attend.
Five firefighters were injured when a service truck from No. 7 station skidded on South Presa and South Alamo, overturned, and threw the crew onto the sidewalk. Captain Weston A. Hill and J W Duying Jr were hurt. Hill was unconscious and sent to Santa Rosa infirmary. Duying was treated at the scene. Fire officials launched a full investigation into the crash.
Due to requests the series of talks by Father Cattertin at Bt. Greene's church will continue through Thursday. The topic will be "A Catholic's Viewpoint of Marriage Divorce and Birth Control" with Manin as the moderator.
Morritu 1900 pupil Morritu joins the Ural student Ialy of the aor Thomas Jefferson senior school in Spanish Acres as it opens sessions Monday morning led by principal T. Guy Rogers. The new campus expects strong scholastic competition on the North Side against Breckenridge’s South Side rivals.
Mestcon Consul General Eduardo Ternandez Chazorg forms a committee to work on Mexteart y matters in San Antonio focusing on charter and immigration issues. Members include De Anrelignn Urrulia Sz as chairman and 14 others: dL C. Gonentes, Jesus Vranes, Julian Lozano, James Cafaiin Sz, Ignacio E. Lozano, Dr. Joaquin Gomales, 3. Del Hie, Meare Guerta, Too Hchadix, Anneleta Martinez, A. M. Escobedo, and Cros Lozanu.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Largo Eagle and military or transport terms, with garbled names and locations such as Von Ormy and Antinio. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the readable portions.
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