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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1932

Page

3

Leaders Coming to Garner Rally in San Antonio

Austin reports GOP officials including Governor Sterling and state officials plan to attend the Garner for President rally in San Antonio on Washington's Birthday. Attendance from Charter leaders, commissioners, treasurer Lockhart, and various aides is anticipated despite some scheduling conflicts and illness.

Austin San Antonio John Garner Washington Sterling Hoss Ster_ling Lon A. Binich Chicago Terrell Smith Gaid Adrian Fool State Board of Control Claude Teer John Wallace Lockhart Charley Lockhart Fort Worth James Bhaw O'Ca W. W. Sterling Alrce Comptroller's Office George Shepherd A. P. Dooley Bob Calvert J. Lewis Thompson East Texas Land Owners’ Association J. Marcoliti Crim Kilgore YE McDonald L. £. Shackelloch Jane Mov Onlum

Pair Charged With Burglaries In San Antonio Case

Torres of the Marco hotel and Tomas Clore of Laredo face five charges each in three burglaries and two thefts over 50 dollars. Ed Amacker, detective, filed the complaints. The cases include burglaries at 2012 West Travie street on January 20, 2129 Monterey street on February 1, and 224 West Guenther street on February 15.

Ue Torres Marco Hotel Tomas Clore Laredo Mve Justice At the Peace Onion San 6An J. E. Davenport Monterey Street J. W. Nyscomb West Guenther Astreet

Bishop Capers to Preach at George Washington Memorial

The Rt. Rev. William Thevetotus Capers, bishop of West Texas, will preach at a George Washington memorial service at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 1 A.M. Sunday. A corporate union of men and boys will be at 6 A.M. The St. Mark's guild hosts the parish social from 6:30 to 7:20 P.M. Rev. E. H. Perry will preach at 7:30 P.M. Rev. Arthur R. McKinstry is rector.

Bishop Capers Willam Thevetotus Capers Diocese of West Texas George Washington St. Mark's Epicopal St. Mark's Church St. Mark's Guild E. H. Perry Arthur R. McKinstry

City Dance Listings at Local Venues This Weekend

K Macdona Gn hosts a carnival dance on Saturday February two with the Dixieland Recording Orchestra. Dance at Culebrann features multiple acts and late-night shows. Alfred Sleubing and others perform with Tim Ronrtin and Muele by Drait. High-land Social Club hosts a modern dance night February twentieth with free entry for ladies and cash prizes. Crystal Ball Room Orchestra appears for a tonite trance event with old-time and modern dance options.

Drait Ronrtn Alfred Sleubing Artzt Orch

Marriage of Mildred Lynch and Merrick Truly at St Pauls

Miss Mildred Lynch daughter of Captain and Mrs John Lynch married Lieut Merrick Hector Truly son of Judge and Mrs Jeff Truly at St Pauls Episcopal church with Rev W A Pearman officiating. The couple left for Monterrey Mexico after a 9 to 10 day celebration with 24 guests.

Clara Pancoast Mildred Lynch John Lynch Merrick Hector Truly Jeff Truly

Diaz Doctor Dead in U9

In Los Angeles on February 20 Dr Peregrin Morel aged 68 once a physician to Mexican leader Porfirio Diaz died penniless in a rooming house. He fled to the United States with his family after Diaz fell from power leaving his possessions behind. He was born in Valencia Spain from a distinguished family.

Los Angeles Peregrin Morel Wfe Porfirio Diaz Mexico Morel Diaz Diaz Lost His Hold, Dr. Moret Was Forced To Flee’ To the United States Pollge Valencia Spain

Fianna Fail and Labor Lead Ireland Election

In Dublin on February 20 the Fianna Fail party and labor allies led the Dail with 110 seats while supporters of President William T. Cosgrave lag, with 23 seats still undecided after Tuesday's general election.

Fianna Fail Labor Dublin Eamon de Valera Maine Fail Party Dall Eiann Willam T. Cosgrave

Rail Rate Change Ordered in Washington

A line item states stock rail rate change in Washington with dates and prior effect noted as of January 3. The brief mentions February 20 as the reference frame for the action though details are incomplete and fragmented.

Washington, D. C

Czechoslovak Radiogram Clears Mrs Judd of Murder

Gov Hunt received from Prague an unsigned radiogram stating Winnie Ruth Judd is innocent in the deaths of Mrs Agnes LeRoi and Miss Hedvig Samuelson. Judd was convicted Feb 8 of murder with a death sentence recommended. The message urged awaiting information and claimed innocence.

Phopnls Ariz George W. P. Hunt Arigone Prague Czechoslovakia Winnie Ruth Judd Agnes Anne LeRoi Hedvig Samuelson

Vera Cruz Trolley Line Is Purchased

Dispatches from Jalapa report the Vera Cruz state government bought the Vera Cruz City Wheel Car company from Electric Bond and Share of New York. It plans to place the firm under a workers cooperative. Streetcar service was suspended months ago due to faulty equipment and poor patronage.

Mexico City Jalapa Vera Cruz Vera Cruz City Electric Bond and Share Company of New York

Burglary Charges Filed Against Two Individuals

Two defendants Edger M. Taylor of 007 Highland Boulevard and Terry Cook of 100 San Pedro Avenue face burglary and theft over 50 dollar charges by complaint. The case stems from a January 10 burglary at the residence of KY G Perry, 139 Rest Resewond Avenue, with the charge alleging the unlawful entry and theft.

Edger M. Taylor Highland Boulevard Terry &. Cook San Pedro Avenue KY G Perry Rest Resewond Avenue

Story of John N Garner to be serialized in The Light

Vivid biography by George Rathwell Brown traces Garner from log cabin beginnings to Speaker of the House and potential presidential candidate. The first chapter of Garner will be published Sunday in The Light of San Antonio, with daily installments to follow.

John N. Garner House of Representives Donn N. Garner George Rathwell Brown Wwely San Antonio United States the Light

Assault Charged After Courtroom Blow by Attorney

Robert PF. Coon, an attorney, faces a deferred assault allegation from a courtroom incident involving Harry L. Carter in County Court at Law No. 2 before Judge George G. Clifton. Witnesses include Judge Callum Burnett, Marvin Williams, and Claud J. Carter. the complaint says Coon struck Carter during a session acting in a judicial manner.

Chu Robert’ PF. Coon Harry L. Carter Carter George G. Clifton Asesault Callum Burnett County Court At Law No. 1 Marvin Willams Claud J. Carter Aileges Coon Bruke

Mrs Einstein Stricken With Flu in Pasadena Visit

Elsa Einstein wife of Dr Albert Einstein visiting professor at California Institute of Technology is confined to quarters at the institute with influenza in Pasadena on Feb 20. The note mentions a local store offering a copy of The Light's Free Ranta Directory.

Mabel Normand's Mother Succumbs

Mrs. Mary J. Normand died at a California hospital after a prolonged illness at age 85. She was the mother of silent film star Mabel Normand and is survived by son Claude Normand of New York and daughter Gladys Normand of Los Angeles.

Angeles Mary J. Normand Mabel Normand Lm Star California Hospital Claude Normand New York Gladys Normand Los Angeles

Presiding Elder to Fill Rostrum at Government Hill

The Rev. K. P. Barton, presiding elder of the San Antonio district, will preach at the Government Hill Methods church at 7 30 p m Sunday. The pastor Rev J O Manning will preach at 10 45 a m.

K. P. Barton San Antonio Government HI Methods J. O. Manning

Rev Patrick Henry to Fill Pulpit at Sepia Church

The Rev Patrick Henry former pastor of the South Sida Christian church and state secretary of missions will preach at the Sepia Christian church at 7 20 p Sunday according to the Rev John W Kern pastor.

Patrick Henry South Sida

Simmons Cowboy Band in Sacred Music Concert

The Cowboy band of Simmons University Abilene will perform a sacred music concert at Prospect Hill Baptist Church at 11 9 m Sunday. The group is en route to perform at the bicentennial celebration in Laredo.

Simmons Cowboy Band Cowboy Band Simmons University Abilene Prospect Hill Baptist Church Laredo

Missionary to Brazil to Speak at First Baptist

Mrs. Alice Bagby Smith, a missionary to Brazil, will speak at the First Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Gundry. Dr. Benjamin H. Nobles will preach there at 7:45 p.m.

Brazil Alice Bagby Smith First Baptist Church Gundry Benjamin H. Nobles

Winners in Question and Answer Contest No 2

Winners listed for the contest include Fred Meres Elsie Morgan A Norris Helen D Aiken Mita L A Pate Marcin Deike Ty G Taylor Martel Mabrito F M Wolder Jack Kleeman Ry H Jacobson Ten Donecker and others. Tickets valid to see the current show at the Aztec Theater and available at the Want Ad Counter of the Tanith Theatre.

Ada Aztec Theater Fred Meres Mitchell Elsie Morgan A. B. Norris Helen D. Aiken Oline Mita L. A. Pate Brielly Wreden C-O Peden Go Marcin Deike Alamo G. Taylor San Antonio Martel Mabrito Kendall St Misa F. M. Wolder Moon Jack Kleeman Erie Ry H. Jacobson Bailey Ten Donecker T. T. Hurt Tanith

Fredericksburg Banks to Reopen After Reorganization

Fredericksburg Texas banks plan a reorganization after failing to open yesterday. Doors at the Bank of Fredericksburg and the Citizens Bank bore notices reading closed for reorganization with officials too busy to comment. Both were unincorporated and privately owned.

Fredericksburg Texas ING Bank of Fredericksburg

Official on San Antonio Visit Aide D A McCune In Town

Assistant United States district attorney H L McCune is in San Antonio for a brief business visit. He toured the Federal district court where the Lynn Stephens trial is concluding. Also mentions used cars in Classification 161 under light classified ads.

San Antonio H. L. McCune United States McCune Federal Distict Court Lynn Stephens

Quarryman Buried Ten Hours Rescued From Quarry

Afton mill worker Amie Brasseur 35 was trapped for about ten hours after a limestone slide at the Afton quarry. He was not freed until shortly before midnight but remained conscious, directing rescuers and eating food during the long night.

Apton Mile Amie Brasseur Afton

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City News K. Macdona Dixieland Recording Orchestra Tetas Bolton Mallory Life Nancy Carroll Palm Beach, Florida International Newsreel Photo A. P. Garse East French Place Elsa Gatoline George Washington Wiene Joan Patricia Simmons Yrls Blake Lewis Hart Arthur Sobey E. F.” Reinhardt Muntelpe Mre B. F. Duckwall Carnahon Avenue Municipal Auditorium Madanna Engelking Major Mrs Lawrence Stone Hemdolphfeld Edward J. Rehmann Olmos Bare French Funston Place L. R. Knight J. H. Hicks Brooks Field Army Poste Junior Lite Theater San Pedro Playhouse B. d. Kischell Emil Kischell Minneapolis, Minn James Tottenvill Judd Garner Stony Light P. A Hamilton Adams Jefferson Egistered
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