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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1932

Page

10

Woodcarver's Knife Draws Interest At San Pedro Exhibit

The San Pedro playhouse exhibit features Amarita West, a noted wood carver from 622 Avenue EB, who works mainly with a four-bit knife. Her studio stories, recent commission on a Spanish chest, and plans to date wood carvings highlight a career blossoming from tom boy to master crafter.

Georgene West Avenue EB Amarita Saverall San Pedro Playhouse San Antonio Jamplor Herr Fein

Gulf Coast Science Talk On Geological Deposits

The History of the Quit Coast Told by Geological Deposits will be the topic. HB Papa of the agricultural research laboratory will speak Tuesday before members of the San Antonio Science Society. The meeting starts at 6:16 p.m. on the second floor of the Stevens building at 157 West Commerce Street.

Quit Papa Anicultural bin Antonio Scienle Society Society Stevens Wert Com- TeTca Perel Etree

Bar Association to Hear Probe Report

After a year long investigation into reported unethical practices the San Antonio Bar Association will hear a report at noon Thursday at the Plaza Hotel. President H W Gireon notes the committee appointed by former President James Young Jr is authorized to pursue disbarment and will discuss the 1342 program along with a campaign to restrain corporations from drafting wills. The committee includes William Aubroyce John Wheeler B Searcey Henry Barney Garry Brough Luther Bickett and Howl Mueller.

Deleganve Uta San Antonio Plaza Hotel H. W. Gireon James , Young Jr William Aubroyce John Wheeler 8. B. Searcey Henry Barney Garry Brough Luther, Bickett L Mueller Association Alec Courage Corporations Wills Green

Sportsman Still Held by Kidnappers

LAKE PLACID Feb 15 Harry H Blugden a wealthy sportsman reported kidnapped remained missing today though his family said the case would be cleared by nightfall.

Lake Placid Harry H. Blugden

Famous Pier Razed by Blaze at Steeplechase Pier

A fire swept through Atlantic City today destroying the famed Steeplechase Pier once a landmark of the resort. Ruins smoldered after 24 hours earlier the pier stood as a prominent feature of the Atlantic City scene.

Atlantic Ciry N. J Todlay

Sunday visit with the Morrows in Jersey sparks talk

In New York on February 15, a writer reflects on a fine Sunday with the Morrow family in New Jersey. He notes the Lindbergh baby case, mentions Ring Lardner, Abe Rogers, and Al Sealth, and laments national losses while joking about high ambitions and worldly views.

New York Morrow Jersey Hin Lindberg Lindbergh Abrs Rogers Lardner Homer America Sapa Chu-Chin-Chow al Sealth

Five Stabbing Victims Treated. Suspects Named

Police records list five stabbing victims treated at Robert B Green. Victims include Oscar Mitchell 21 of 46 Vargas street stabbed in the abdomen and Wille Bull 51 of Be bnont street stabbed in the head. Suspects named include Jog Morales and an unnamed assailant. Victim Anne Maude Taylor 1202 Dawson street stabbed by a woman as she walked Dawson street Sunday night.

Robert B. Green Oscar Mitchell Vargas Street Lionk Wyoming Street Jog Morales Burbank Street Carson Wogalltos and Furnish Avenues Thomas Colling West Travis Street Black Commerce Wille Bull Bebnont Street Piven Anne Maude Taylor Dawson Street Dawsor Street

Ex Presidents of GG Feted at San Antonio Lunch

All living ex presidents of the San Antonio chamber of commerce were honored at a Monday noon luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel. Edwin Chamberlain, the oldest living former head, presided. Nat Goldsmith was the principal speaker praising the work of the current president.

San Antonio

Seven Fined After Free-for-All Disturbance in City

Seven people appeared in Corporation Court Monday on disturbance charges following a free-for-all at 423 East Josephine Street after a clash at Muncey Street. Patrolman George Roberts testified. Judge A. L. Matlock fined five dollars each to Arthur S. Kent J. B. Brown Walter Horcjoy Willie Saunders G. A. Dryant Mildred Kiaerner and Carele Keinnons. Three were acquitted including W. C. Jackson C. W. Ward and Mrs. F. M. McCord.

East Josephine Street Corporation Court George Roberts Muncey J Street Josephine Street F. M. McCard Sandmeyer Street A. L. Matlock Arthur S. Kent J. 8. Brown Walter Horcjoy Willie Saunders G. A. Dryant Mildred Kiaerner Carele Keinnons Wi C. Jackson C. W. Ward

W C T U Chapter Elects Workers at Recent Meeting

Department directors of the Frances Willard Woman's Christian Temperance Union were elected at a recent meeting held at the home of Mrs. Maltle C Holt at 1029 Nolan Street. Miss Ethel Weld led the program with Mrs Bayles and Mrs Stokes on the roster for various posts including Sunday Schools, membership, social meetings, missions, press and publicity, peace and arbitration, and the telephone committee chairman.

Frances Ethel Weld Mattie Kelly Mower Misa Yie Ainta Bayles Mra F. J. Winter Fred Lehker

Business Leaders Stay As Guests At Plaza Hotel

Two nationally known business leaders Were guests of the Plaza hotel Monday. R. H. Drake official of the American Can company and H. B. Johnson sales president of the Armour Packaging company both of Chicago were registered.

Plaza Hotel R. H. Drake American Can Company H. 8. Johnson Yles Armour Packnig Company Noth of Chicago

Second Week of YWCA Drive Aimed at $40,000 Budget

San Antonio business leaders and 200 workers launched the second week of the Young Women's Christian Association drive for its $40,000 annual budget. A Monday conference with campaign director H. C. Ticnas discussed worker concerns and new outreach ideas. Ochs and other local businessmen urged emergency action to preserve morale and support for health and future motherhood. The drive has $15,765 pledged. $26,234.20 more needed in five days. Meetings continue at luncheon clubs with free radio announcements on KMAC.

Ha Pyatee Young Woman's Christian Association H. C. Tictnas Thomas Aid L. B. Lindley Walter Waallhall E. H. Kifer WCA KMAC Lloyd Brown Walter McAllister Hne

San Antonio Junior College Faces AA Membership Rejection

Medical students at the San Antonio Junior College face barred status at many southern universities after the college was denied membership in the Southern Association of Colleges due to dilapidated, unsanitary buildings. Descriptions detail poor lighting, damp odors, inadequate heating, and cluttered offices. Board officials consider options, while students prepare Junior College Week to push for involvement in the upcoming school board elections led by William Linkin and Charles Bates among others.

San Antonio Junior College Southern Association of Colleges San Antonio Avene Vorational and Technological Southern Association Frami Baten Junior College Week William Linkin Student Charles Bates Ex-students Association Latelie Schroegler Venable Fitzhugh

Automobiles Strike Two Pedestrians in City Incidents

Two pedestrians were struck by automobiles in separate incidents. Manuel Crus and Servando Sala were hit near their homes on West Poptar Street and near Main Avenue and Travis Street respectively. Neither suffered serious injuries.

Bunday Nigat Robert GB Green Hospital Manuel Crus Gid West Poptar Street Servando Salawi Austin Street Main Avenue Travis Streast

Benefit Review to Hold Tacky Party in San Antonio

The Woman's Benefit association plans a tacky party at Mrs. Julia Smasal's home located at 541 Goliad Street. The event promotes community support with informal themes and a cheerful gathering.

San Antonio Woman's Benefit Association Julia Smasal Goliad Street Abandmuesday

Art Goebel Walls II Dash Through San Antonio

Trans Pacific flyer Art Goebel, now a commercial pilot, passed through San Antonio en route to Crystal City, per Winters field officials. The famed aviator stayed briefly before continuing with two companions from New York, slated to depart Wisourn Nieldarly Monday. The visit included discussions on aviation and forthcoming speeds and routes.

Art Goebel trans-Pacific Fier Now & Commercial Pilot San Antonio Crystal City Wintumnield Mer Alshop O

1901 Money Order Cashed at Local Post Office

A 1901 money order for $3.50, issued to S. A. H, was cashed at the local post office. Uhl's brother Max Riggsby acknowledged the transaction, claiming the order was saved for a rainy day and forgotten until found among papers this week. The incident references Elmendus and Encinal in connection with the faded payment record.

Uhl Max WZ Rig Sby Street

Four early morning fires cause $3400 in damages

Across Sunday and Monday morning four separate fires damaged homes in the city. A milkman found a blaze at 162 Aignes Street at 2 30 am Monday causing about 800 in damage. Neil Van Dan at 1547 West Gramercy Place suffered about 2000 in damage while the residents were away in Houston. L 3 Haynes at 135 Topeka Boulevard lost about 500 as neighbors saw James fleeing dining room windows, and Castille at 1029 North New Braunfels Avenue had a small kitchen fire Sunday night with minor damage.

Aignes Street Neil van Dan West Gramercy . Place North New Braunfels Avene Slfetit

Navy fliers to visit Randolph field for training tour

Fifteen navy officers, officials and instructors from Pensacola will tour Randolph field Texas Tuesday to study training methods at the West Point of the Air. Brigadier General Charles H. Danforth and Major F. L. Martin will host a luncheon at the Primary Flying School and the San Antonio visit follows travel by plane.

Navy Randolph Navy Flying School Pensacola Fla Randolph Field West Point San Antonio Charles H. Danforth Sir Corps Training Center Maj F. L. Martin Tandolph Field

Roses Bloom All Year in San Antonio as Mild Winter Continues

San Antonio experiences an unusually warm winter with roses and laurels blooming early. Botanist Mrs Ellen Sehulg Gniltin notes roses blooming, while weather forecaster J H Jarboe confirms the mild season. Experts await three more weeks to confirm if spring is delayed or already underway.

S.A San Antonio Ellen Sehulg Gniltin Witte Museum J. H. Jarboe San Antonians

Light's Food Show Slated Wednesday at St Anthony Hotel

The Light's food show unfolds Wednesday on the St Anthony hotel's roof garden with Mrs W H Shelton demonstrating modern kitchen methods. Guests see plain and fancy dishes, Lenten fare, and Saint Patrick party suggestions with radio entertainment and a fashion revue by Frost Brothers.

St. Anthony Hotel 2Aildred Iitehen Light St. Patrick W. TH. Shelton Household Furniture Company Wright Brothers RADIO Whal Frost Broflers South Misa Hazel Elser Frost Gebhardt Brown White House Rich del Monte Metzner National Cauners J Association

L A Vet Near Death at Legion Hospital

A report from San Antonio notes Louis Spiller a Texas veteran from Los Angeles remains gravely ill at the Legion hospital. Hope for recovery is held as doctors monitor his condition closely.

L.A Legion Louis Spiller San Antonian Texas Santartum

Thieves Break Into Local School Stole Textbooks

Thieves broke into the Main Avenue Yocasional school and took textbooks and $12, according to a Bollee Monday report. Two men were seen loitering in a nearby automobile with Indiana plates. The Burnett school at Lafitte and Matagorda also reported an entry with an electric fan stolen. W H Sykes of Weatherford Texas reported $150 and a $1.50 check missing from his pocket, and W R Robitson of 215 West Rossinie slued noted $25 values for room prowlers.

West Rosannie

Ownership of Land Denied by County Officers

County officials testified in County Court at law No. 1 over the county’s suit for possession of land beside San Jose mission occupied by Thomas Jefferson Stewart’s concession stand. Judge Warebad recalled Stewart rented the land for $1 yearly and made no ownership claim. Crowalter noted Stewart did not claim ownership until county workers arrived for weed removal. Witnesses recalled a school on the property, a permit to operate, and prior loans and permissions connected to the concession. The case arose on appeal from a prior cruelty court ruling.

Pest San Jose Mission Thomas Jefferson Stewart W. A. Warebad Stewart Te Jalter Albert G. Crowalter Joe Guerra Edgar Harrison Jack Rabiola Cohcession S. H. Kennedy Harrigan Stowhet Harrison Rabiola Harclson Permissiio Augustius McCloskey Court of Justice of the Petite BH Tathert

Emergency Field Saves Kelly Plane From Destruction

A Kelly field attack plane landed safely on a hillside near Pumpyilie, 25 miles west of Dryden, after an in-flight emergency. Pilot Lieut. Russell Keiller faced engine trouble during a flight from El Paso to San Antonio, steered toward the railroad, and carried out a controlled landing with a dead stick before rescue crews moved the damaged ship to Kelly field. An additional engine was dispatched to Pumpyste, and a recovery flight was planned to bring Lieutenant Keillat to Kelly field.

Pumpyilie Dryden Kelly Field Russell Keiller Advanced el Paso San Antonio Tadeutenant Kehlor Pumpyste Keillat

Accidental Shot Injures Hunter On Culebra Road

Hunter Herbert Ott, 1202 Santa Barbers istreet, treated at Physicians and Surgeons hospital after his shotgun discharged while hunting on Sunday on Culebra road. he will recover. Juatha Alcora, 2, of Somerset, taken to Robert B Green hospital after cutting her neck. Leonard Rodriguez, Aztec theater employee of 309 West Sa finas street, fell from a sign injuring his leg. Refugia Yena slipped on a banana peel and was hurt.

Herbert Ott Santa Barbersistreet Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Culebra Road Flo Doctora Juatha Alcora Somerset Robert B. Green Hospital Leonard Rodriguez Aztec Theater West Safinas Street Refugia Yena Fiores Street

Wage Claims Office Opens in San Antonio

B H Fuzzell deputy labor commissioner announces the Wage Claims Office at 306 South Concho Street. The office will hear wage claims and complaints under state labor laws. Fuzzell, recently from El Paso, was conducting an inquiry into irregularities and violations of labor statutes.

S.A B.H. Fuzzell State Department of Jabor South Concho Street Fuzzell San Antonio el Paso

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