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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1932

Page

8

Esperanza Iris to star at charity show in Mexico City style

The piece highlights Esperanza Iris the Mexican operetta star, her wealth and theater ownership, and notes a mixed tone about opera, jewels and Mexican taste in jewels. It also tells of a 15 year old runaway from New York who traveled to San Antonio seeking fame via aviation and cowboy life, aided by Norman Macleod.

Esperanza Tis Hollywood Mexico King's Mexico City Tom Soaperianda Bell Jewelry Company ATL Jewelers Scaperlanda Young Men's Christan Association New York City Norman Macleod San Antonio Head Texas Randolph Fick Earl New York Lonesome Lake Butcher Bushness

Two Held After Hold Up Shenanigans In Shop

Two men were held after a Sunday morning butcher shop hold up at 825 South feona street. Jesse Garcia and Henry Garcia wrestled a pistol from bandits, one wounded gang member Rudolph Ga Ulents at 371 Albert street, and Ralph Cadena fled but was captured after a chase. Police linked suspects to prior robberies on Guadrlipe street and nearby homes.

Robert B. Green Jesse Garcia Joe Meiga South Feona Atreel Henry Garcia Desse Garcia Garcies Henry Garels Garcias Ibis Detectves B. C. Hardcastle A. J. Hice Charles Hardonse Albert Street Cardena Calde Paupe Ontiears Alea Guerra Guadrlipe Strent Irvin Kline West Marinatlect L. A. Fore Sareer Saunders Avenue Hon Thomas Valesca el Pata Street

Caly ryreported stolen near market house

George Hokins reported a theft on Bea Boulevard when a truck loaded with celery was left abandoned in front of the municipal market house Monday night. Police were notified and a search began.

Calyry George Hokins Bea Boulevard

Man Beaten and Robbed Near Home in Late Sunday Incident

A man on South San Marcos Street reported by police that he was beaten and robbed of money by a group of men near his home Sunday night. Detectives Bondsy searched for the owner of a diamond and cameo ring turned in by a spy who found it on February 17, seeking the ring’s rightful owner.

M. Santos San Marcos Street Polic Bondsy

Wickersham Committee Debate Hits Hurdles in Oklahoma

In Chelsea Oklahoma on February 22, a tense discussion surfaces over an anti-hoarding commission. Names mentioned include E Kat, Mr. Wickersham, Hovers as chair, and Mere McSpadien. A Claremore farmer, Barts Haas, reportedly paid $300 for a carrel of tran and a local eat shop, with calls for support and a plea that the endeavor not be mismanaged.

Chelsea Okla Kat Mr. Wickersham Nike Gou Rogers- Wickersham Hovers Mingers Sansh Claremore Barts Haas Bila Carrel Tran

One Arrest in Pistol Killing Seeks Suspect

Deputies held one man and searched for a fleeing suspect in the Friday night pistol slaying of George Scott at 1016 West Travis and wounding Fred Ogden near Commerce and Laredo. Scott died Saturday at Robert B. Green hospital. Ogden was found in a nearby one room house in serious condition. Investigator Raymond South said information may help locate the pistol.

Swoller George Scott West Travis Street Fred Ogden Commerce Laredo Robert B. Green Ogden Scott Hess Raymond South

Death by own action verdict after man found hanging

An inquest by Justice of the Peace John R. Shook returned a verdict of death by own action for Frank Burley 7 found hanging from a tree beside his residence at 250 Kasb Cincinnati Avenue early Sunday. Burley a native of Ashland Illinois and veteran railroad man who served in San Antonio eight years, is survived by his son John and two daughters Mrs Grace Prowses of Hamilton Ontario. Funeral arrangements pending.

Frank Burley Kasb Cincinnati Avenue Justice of the Peace John R. Shook John Burley H. C. Bcrrow J. F. Leonard Burley Ashland Til San Antonio John Grace Prowses Hamillon Ont

Witte Museum Washington Fete at Breckenridge Park

Witte Museum in Breckenridge Park opens all day Monday with a Washington program led by Col. BM. L. Crimmins at 4 p.m. The lecture features 100 colored slides by Merrill Bishop, assistant director of the cul­ tural schools. Women wear period garments. Miss Byzanne Buck leads the fashion portion.

Washington Bicentennial Day Courthouse Ball noted

San Antonio joins nation in observing George Washington two hundredth birthday with a Monday program of vintage 1739 era dances tableaux and military scenes at the municipal building. Mars. O. A. Cotee as Washington and Mrs Halstead Corey will lead a grand march and Jimmie Klein orchestra plays from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. Mayor C M Chambers chairs the committee including Heusinger Chamberlain Drought Hertzberg Winans and Dorey. Heusinger received praise from Sal Bloom for organizing the event.

San Antonio George Washington Iir Hertzberg Edwin B. Winans Halstead Dorey Heusinger Sal Bloom United States George? Washington

Druggist Held Up by Three Bandits in Auto

Police report that early Sunday three men in a pursuing car hijacked Druggist W. E. Delehant near his home at 435 West Summit Avenue after leaving 590L Broadway. They forced him to the curb and looted a small amount of change while abusing him, as Delehant recounted.

W. E. Delehant West Summit Avenue Delehant Broadway

Mystery Attacks Probed by Police

Police investigate three Sunday night assaults. De facto victim Deve Trevino, 11, was cut about the face by four men on South Piie Street. Ray Downs was beaten on Burnet Street, and Willie Garcia was jumped near Tampico and San Marcos Streets. Police seek robbery motive.

Ocetre Rovert B. Green Hospital Deve Trevino Fiala Yeas Mansq Bouth Piie Street Willie Garcia South Laredo Tampico San Marcos Ray Downs Navarro Street Meget Burnet Street

Phone Girl Causes Burglar's Capture

Telephone operator at the Mission exchange locked out a window early Monday. Police believe the burglar will implicate others in recent church burglaries as they pursue charges against the man seen leaving the Church of Christ at 119 Grove Avenue.

Mission Exchange Church of Christ 119 Grove Avenue John Stowe Thee Nerese

Maverick to Broadcast Washington Birthday Message

Tax Collector Maury Maverick will address Washington birthday on Monday night over two radio stations. The talk is hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and will air on WOAL at 6:16 p.m. and KTSA at 9:45 p.m.

Maury Maverick Washington KTSA

Pioneer John Garner and Frontier Roots in Red River Country

The excerpt recounts John N Garner’s boyhood in the Red River area, his rugged upbringing, schooling in a rural one room school, and early humor. It notes his frontier environment, attendance by telegraph-like travel on foot, and a notable prank at a camp meeting with Sallie Jackson, reflecting a rough, lively early life shaping his character.

Cuacter I Conyright Univeragl Secw John N. Garner Theodore Rooseveld Ann Kitty Cat Lite John N. Gagier Pine Clearing Scilool Bharme John P. E. Butler Red River John Gamer Gerner Sallie Jackson Fat Jackson Ab Blossom Prairie

Obituary: Hebert E. Ellsworth Former SA Water Leader Dead

Hebert E. Ellsworth, 72, longtime San Antonio Water Supply official and early city figure, died and was buried Sunday. He joined the water system in 1921, served as secretary and treasurer, and witnessed its changes under Brackenridge and later ownership by St Louis capitalists. He was a San Antonio Club member and Knight of Pythias. Survived by widow Amelia McComb Ellsworth, two sons Hallett T. Ellsworth of Laredo and PF Leslie Ellsworth of San Antonio, a brother E. E. Ellsworth of Cleveland Ohio, and four grandchildren.

Hebert E. Ellsworth San Antonio Fobert J. Larding Agen San Antonians San Antonio Club Knights of Pythias Amelia McComb Ellsworth Hallett T. Elworth Laredo Leslie Elworth This Ciy

Walpole and Cousin John N Gur ner in Early Life

Walpole recalls a celebrated elder and the future speaker Rod azounding in higher learning branches. Young Garner grew up on a farm doing cows, fences, and harvest tasks while becoming a skilled cowhand and hunter. He brought game home frequently, earning a name as an expert with gun and rod.

Kate John Garner

Mormon Leader Visits San Antonio For Mission Conference

The Rev. Melvin J. Dallord of Salt Lake City and the Rev. Antoin R. Ivins of Los Angeles visit San Antonio to meet Texas mission leaders. They discussed Mexican missions as a general conference is planned at 8:30 p.m. Monday at 2206 Buena Vista.

Mormon Ghief Melvin J. Dallord Salt Lake City Mormon Church San Antonio Antoin R. Ivins Los Angeles Mr. Hallard Church of Jesus C Latter Day Saints C. E. Rowaner Perme Texas Mission George M. Wride Curely Buena Viste Sitcel

Shooting puzzles police over Lee Cadena murder

Police pursued leads without identification of the shooter who fatally wounded 20 year old Lee Cadena near his home at 602 West Theo Avenue on Saturday. Cadena was found with a back wound and died at Robert B. Green Hospital where doctors fought to save him.

Anr Lee Cadena Theo Avenue Streemes Robert B. Greet Kespitn

Doughboys Train In Machine Gun Tactics

Doughboys in rifle companies and LO Teeter machine gun units will receive training in machine gun use during field exercises. Two machine guns will accompany each rifle company in peace time, with four in war time. Washington orders add machine guns to rifle companies cavalry crews and engineers as part of field maneuvers.

Wiese Washington Elphis Corps

Youth attempts theft but loses pants in pursuit

Patrolman A J Vogt on Guadalupe Street spots a youth near his car as he drinks coffee. The boy grabs the officer’s club and flees, slips up a wall and a fence, loses his trousers, then is captured and jailed on a charge of theft under five dollars.

A. J Vogt Vogt Guadalupe Street Vorgase

Robbery Victim Beaten Stabbed in Weekend Attack

Fat Marcontell, 34, of 3609 Wi Commerce Street, was treated Monday after two men beat and stabbed him and robbed him of $16 and clothing on Saturday. He remained under medical care. The incident occurred as the victim was assaulted by the suspects who fled the scene.

Marcontell Commerce Street

Civic League to Hold Monthly Meeting in Los Angeles

The regular monthly meeting of the Ge Tos Angeles Civic League will be held Tuesday at 7 pm at Los Angeles Heights grade school on Olmos. Walter M. Graham serves as president and W R Fontenot as secretary, with Fontenot in charge.

Ge Tos Angeles Eights Civic League Los Angeles Heights Olmos Olivé W. Fontenot Walter M.graham Winl

Garner Stand On Liquor and Democratic Nomination

Frank Rybk ent, visiting San Antonio, argues Garner’s stance on prohibition could affect a Democratic presidential nomination. He sees Garner as wavering on the eighteenth amendment but voting for dry measures at times, while noting factional rivalries and a broader push toward Hoover’s nomination amid reform sentiment. Kent, predicting a national vote shift, cites Garner’s impact on convention dynamics and a possible open Chicago meeting next June. Kentinish commentary also critiques prohibition laws and notes new voters may pressure repeal. Kent to speak at San Antonio Open Forum Monday evening.

Gpener Kent Gerger Post of Representatives Ute Democratic Party Democratic Party Fox Hoare Poifeles Albert Ritchie Bemeeradta Party Garner la Nob Iias Roosevelt Alfred EB. Smith Chicago Iowa Toleno Maryland Hoover San Antonio Main Avenue

Adjutant General Opposed to Anti Boxing Law

Adjutant General W. W. Sterling backs repeal of Texas anti boxing law. He spoke to a San Antonio audience reviewing amateur bouts leading to Olympic tryouts. Sterling, here for the Garner rally, argued boxing protects youths but said enforcement varies and rangers act only when called.

Texas W. W Sterling Aerosburg W. A. Williamson Woxing Rcks Rnlves Clals San An- Lowly Rangers

Rabbi Ephraim P. Hersch to speak on Jews in America

The Jewish Study Class will hear Rabbi Ephraim P. Hersch discuss Jews in America during the Colonial and Revolutionary periods. The event is organized by the Council of Jewish Women at Temple Beth-El and set for 10 p.m. on Tuesday.

Ephraim Phsch America Elas Council of Jewish Women Temple Beth-El

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Plaza Jeff Ripley Little Mary Ann Phelps Porter Street Washington, D. C George Washington Hospital Sher 3. F. Slater Witte Museum Maverick George Rothwell Brown Inha N. Garner Speaker Uvalde Thief Leries Pants Bering Civic League John Garner Frank Ryckent San Antonio Monay Itebt Rosseviell Ritchie Smithy Walter Garnee Altfhugh
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