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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1932

Page

13

Texans Rally for Garner as Rally Day Approaches

Texans gather in Garner banner support for Democratic presidential nominee prospect Garner amid a statewide push. Major Chambers says a large San Antonio delegation will attend with 1000 druggists and families backing Garner. A reception committee of hundreds is forming under Mayor Chambers with numerous civic names named to the committee.

Bao Antoniang Tohn N. Garner Chica CG. M. Chambers Nold Atescoma Tatfer Asker Garner Emuloyer Gatner Chambern Henry I Lela San Anatonio Draggiste Joe Wath Tthe Anid Hensley Matagorda County Clawhere Trenwley Roosevelt Richin Baker Chambera Phil Shook Fexae County Garnetter Ein Snd Chambers Betiles Pricey Robert Lee Bobbitt Laredo John Valis Birs James Levens Ben Cordell Jobn Wall Clara Drincoll Sevier Cornus Christi John Carrouzet Galveston Henator Helbrook Lewis Paletti Solomon Caseck Fr. T. Brultt J. K. Lame Roy Murray Hudy Strobmeyer Carles Ormond Charles Groehner Saul Wolf

Unusual Damage Suit Trial Is Set

A local court will hear an unusual damages case in May as Aleador sues Southwestern Bell Telephone Co for injuries from a telephone wire moving from a drug store corner. He claims loss of employment and seeks actual damages of 510- 495 and exemplary damages of 2000.

Wederal Fk.d. McMillan Teneral Mentor ix Southwestern Sell Telephone Company Fm Téleyhone Almox Drive McCullough Avenue Afcador Aleador Ank

Life Insurance Course Announced by Becker Leader Team

Cantie B. Becker president of the Great American Continental National companies will conduct a two week course in life insurance planning and customer service, starting February 35, according to Archer Durrett local insurance man.

Cantie B. Becker Continental National National Companies Archer Durtett Locei

Former Aggie Hurt in Crash Near Lafitte Street

Henry W. Bitt, former head of the Texas A and Bf ex-Student group, suffered a broken leg and internal injuries when struck by a car at the intersection of Romana and Soledad streets Saturday. He was taken to Santi Masa Hospital.

Henry W. Bitt Lafitte Streat Aorance Texes A Studente Romana Soledad Bitt Santi Masa Aoapital

Harlandale Names New Constable After Resignation

County commissioners on Saturday accepted the resignation of Rah V. Easley, constable of Precinct No. 1, Harlendale, and appointed W. W. Leisweber as successor. Leisweber will serve as Easley’s deputy for more than a year while Easley devotes time to his mercantile business.

Rah V. Easley Harlendale WW. B. Leiiweber Leinwrber Leen Easley Easley

Reduced Rates to Corpus Planned for School Trip

A Corpus Christi notice states that San Antonio school children may travel on the U S S Constitution with a reduced round trip fare. The Southern Pacific announces a 60 percent reduction of the one way fare from February 15 to 23.

San Antonio Corpus, Christi

Portwood Speaks at New School Assembly

Man speaks at Thomas Jefferson Senior School as Tony Rogers introduces Portwood F. Portwood, assistant superintendent of schools in charge of the senior division, delivers remarks at the first morning assembly.

Portwood New School Whenms F. Portwood Thomas Jefferson Tony Rogers

Counterfeit Ring Brought Into Statewide Case

Edward Tyrrell chief of the secret service says a statewide counterfeiting investigation has led to 11 men charged. Arraignments occurred in Waco and Tyler with bonds set at 5000 and 10000 dollars. Two men to be tried in San Antonio and Shun Antopio, with others returned for trial. Detectives found plates for silver dollars and five and ten dollar notes. A counterfeit ten was seized at a Dallas area store with two local girls involved as victims. A trail of notes was left in Justin Myler Temple and Bartosus central region. a photographer and engraver were among the arrestees.

Edward ‘Tyrrell Secret Service San Antonio Tyerill Waco Tyler Tyrrell Shun Antopio Illiam Robinson United States Paul A. Locktart LD. H. Bynum Amarillo Peevet Arrerie Dallas Winder W. O. Cain Too Torkes Cecil Miller Justin

Poison Death Ruled Self-Administered By Poisoning

K D Allen of Adeliste registered at a downtown hotel room days before his death. Coroner Justice E Talbert ruled the death as well administered poisoning. A small bottle was found beside him as detectives and a physician were summoned. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 p m with Rev Sessions officiating. Survived by widow Louise Gallagher Allen a daughter Dorothy Louise Allen a son Edwin D Allen Jr all of San Antonio, plus his father and three brothers.

K. D. Allen Donaldson Avenue Adeliste Justice of the Peace E. Talbert Allen Calbert Louise Gallagher Allen Dorothy Louise Allen Edwin D. Allen Jr Bao Antonio

Herman Ochs Talks at Lamar School

Herman Ochs spoke to Lemar elementary students in observance of the thirty fifth anniversary of the Parent Teacher Association in the United States. Miss Helen Robinette's class presented a program and Susa Ethey Cretiler played the piano.

Rermant, Ochs Lemar Sehoot Eri- Jay Parent-Trachee Association United State Helen Robinette Susa Ethey Cretiler

San Antonio Light Files From The 10 And 20 Years Ago

Ten and twenty years ago San Antonio Light items recall civic plans and social campaigns. The February 7, 1912 note highlights the Red Brigade fund drive, upcoming school board elections, and a large architectural project on Avenue O.

The San Antonio Light

And I Remember When by Temple Gcalimogun

First Assistant District Attorney TEMPLE GCALIMOGUN recalls childhood days about twenty years ago near Laurel Heights. He describes a sparsely built area then with brushy country north of Hulsack Avenue and lines of houses far apart, noting the district’s early edges.

Temple Gcalimogun Laurel Heights Hubache Avenas Hulsack Avenue

Two Murder Trials Set to Open in District Courts

Two major murder trials are set to begin in the district courts Monday with hundreds of veniremen summoned. Leflore Sucre W. 3 Anderson and Bart Eazell face murder charges in the Wilmer Searles case from February 2, 1280, with a 200 person venire summoned. J. D. Stone’s murder on December 2 in the 410 South Alamo area will be tried before Judge McCrory in the Ninety Fourth District, with 180 jurors called and both sides ready.

Leflore Sucre W Anderson Bart Eazell Wilmer Scarles Lois Ren Hag Bron Hywelta Searles North Flores Street DV. Ta Dison J. D. Stone South Alamo Street Tudge Wow McCrory Ninety-fourth District Court Renus

Part Time Work Given in District in County

A county commissioner said on Saturday that about 75 to 86 men will receive intermittent work in district operations. Reed workers rotate every three days, then a new group takes over. The arrangement with the local cotton gin ensures workers are paid at the end of each three-day period, with reimbursement to the county afterward.

A. G. Travalter Saturdas Snoller Group Peter Loefgen Albert Maverick Urecinet Cobbs Sr Dudge Anderson R. W Minor W. W McCrors Hem

Friends of Wichita Candidate on Tour

A Wichita candidate’s supporters tour the state, including Otto Stehlik and Austin M. Sullivan, to confer with allies. They plan visits in Hill County Valley and West Texas after leaving San Antonio, aiming to bolster campaign company and backing.

Toi Aunter Wichita Falls Otto Stehlik Austin M. Sullivan Stenlik Sultan Hill Grate West Texas San Antonia

Judge Finds He's Sitting on Pistol In Court

Judge AL L. Mattock found a man sitting on an unholstered 82 automatic pistol in Corporation Court on Saturday. The pistol was left on the judge's seat, and court clerks called for a claimant before continuing proceedings.

Judge Pistol AL L. Mattock Corporation Court Chale Tuidge Mattock

Dr Russ to Speak to College Group

Dr W B Russ will address the Physical Education association at Our Lady of the Lake College Tuesday. A witness on A Wencd et's Philosophy Toward Physical Ext ention will follow, with a countable discussion led by association president Miss Stamie Kroner.

Russ W. B. Russ Our Lady of the Lake College al Oty Tideday

Flier Will Burn Wrecked Planes At Kelly Field

Ray, Starels, chief engineering officer at Kelly Field, warned Saturday of a burn for wrecked planes. The damaged craft from a Wednesday crash were found beyond repair in the town area.

Ray, Starels Kelly Field

Missing 18-year-old boy in Austin street report

An 18 year old boy named John is missing from home. Police were notified Saturday after a report of the missing youth. The article notes he may be along 9th Street and Austin area. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the local precinct.

Austin John

Judge Opens Way for New Sanity Hearing in Pete McKenzie Case

Judge McCrory signaled a fresh sanity hearing for Pete McKenzie, now held in Huntsville. District Attorney Tynan urged returning McKenzie to San Antonio for another examination, after his capture in Missouri ended an eight-day escape. The case, tied to the 1927 killing of Detective Chief Sam Street, could revive death-penalty prospects if a new sanity verdict is rejected.

WL W. McCrory Bng Wty John M Pete McKenzie Huntsville SmturAay Aome McCrory Walter Tynan San Antonio Malden Texae County Terra Te Fx Lsuga McKeugie Iael Sam Street Law Willey G. M. Powell Terrell Sate Medan Clyde Musgrave Texas John McAnally Hoss Sterling Lantsville Weill

Periclean Debating Society Elects Officers at Brockengilge

Horence Carr elected President of the Periclean Debating Society at Brockengilge senior school. Other officers include Mallee Stennet as vice president Biletn Marshall as secretary Clara Rete McGary as treasurer Norene Finigan as parliamentarian Froesline Chavez as sergeant storms Opal Seideman as censor Annie Durim as reporter and Margaret Parker plus Martha Anderson as historians.

Horence Carr Haa Periclean Debating Society Brockengilge Mallee Stennett Biletn Marshall Clara Rete McGary Norene Finigan Froesline Chavez Opal Seideman Annie Durim Margaret Parker Martha Anderson

Attack Planes from Crockett Visit Kelly Field

Fort Crockett attack planes commanded by Capt. Virgil Wing reached Kelly Field on Saturday for bombing missions at Camp Stanley for about three weeks. A transport plane organized by Tent TH Tandon carried personnel of the Third Aturk group to Kelly Field.

McNeel enters race for county sheriff in San Antonio area

Former Texas ranger J. McNeel announced Saturday his candidacy for sheriff, opposing Sheriff Albert Mausser. The bid outlines coalition possibilities and lists potential ticket partners including Wurzbach, Davie, Shock, Onton, McCormick, Sobieski, Uhr, Abbott, and Trawalter. Also mentioned are possible runs by Newton and Williamson as well as other local offices and incumbents seeking reelection amid shifting candidacies.

McNeel Nat Basser Lodge We Wurzbach D. PB. Davie Justices of the Peace John Shock J. 1 Onton Abenyelewe Uther Tinket Meporia Alfonso Newton BURKE Charles George Huntress Siso Touis Boltz Justice of the Peace Aclhus Knvivn Black Polilien FEY

San Antonio Traffic Club to Hear Chamber Leader at Lunch

The San Antonio Traffic Club meets Monday noon in the Vina Hotel to hear EL D Ochs, president of the Chamber of Commerce, discuss the chamber program. J B Aucks will speak, with Lawrence Gofort as chairman, announcing the second monthly dinner dance at the Casino Club on February 27.

Bexar Health Unit to Meet Monday

Thrann meeting of the Kesar County Trilitio Etelik association will be held at 12:59 pm Monday in the east parlor of the municipal auditorium. Mrs. J. E. King will preside as George Hyfraze, executive secretary, and Dn, Et, STeCarlile, breass urpe, present yearly reports. New officers and 14 directors will be elected. De W G. Farmer, chairman of the W03E Christmas seal sale, will report.

Kesar County Trilitio Etelik Association ST Mnicipal Auiltheiom Mra J. E. King George Hy Fraze Aml Dn Stecarlile Breass Urpe de W G. Farmer

Woman Suggests Tour for Judge Draws Fine

In Corporation court, Abs G Devin of 1007 Delaware Street faced a $10 fine after testifying about where to send the judge and himself. Traffic Officer M S Arnett testified that Devin made a remark while arrested for a double charge in the 700 block of East Houston Street. The judge, A D Matlock, commented on the remark and the case proceeded.

Abs G. W. Devin Delaware Street Corporation Court M. S. Arnett Eant Houston Atccet Ahe A.D. Matlock Matlock

Conspiracy Charges Dismissed in San Antonio Case

Federal court proceedings in San Antonio re opened to hear conspiracy dismissal motions tied to the Chambers case. Charges against Chambers and others concern ambush killings and liquor offenses in Atascosa County. A court order directs consolidation of issues for a single conspiracy trial with multiple defendants and witnesses.

San Antonio Lynn Stephens Mondas Chartee Stevens Enso Ts 1 L. Booker Chinatera Ina Chambers Gynn Stenheur Stephens Atnstasa Carl Wright Jolson Attourney Young Chambers Walted Staten Jota TD Harttan Covale Stepheon Alascosa County Hartman Johnson Dean Cnat Leonard Brown W. C. Wiliams 4. McAseill Dave Watson W. Anthony Marty Herteberg Dedvedkerts

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