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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1932

Page

6

Trio Routed From Pegin Plant Break-In Attempt

Three men tried to break into a San Fernando plant on Los Moras streets when Abel Flores, 621 South Los Moras Blrees, confronted them with a gun. The trio fled in a truck, just as a witness across the street awoke and alerted police. Separate report notes prowlers near Mrs. Theodore M. Shomer’s home on Thompson Place. another broke a door at Dr. P. M. Keating’s Laurel Street residence, then escaped. Stolen items include radios, household goods, candy, a basketball, and cash from several local sites. Police questioned a man found loitering at the Texas Steam family on Losoya Street. others reported a door entry attempt and a scuffle with Officer Otto Leichman leading to detention.

San Fernando Los Moras Abel Flores South Peres Flores Theodore M. Shomer Thompson_ place Shomer Soe Tmne Wall Hayton Aves Oe Edgar Allan Poe Aransas Street Navarro Pecos Street Hirnile Austin Street Sania Dan SheThouse Roosevelt and McKinley Avenues Joca Litealer Pole Texas Steam Family Losoya Street A. J. Most

Germany Seeks Return to Wheat Market Leadership

Berlin observers predict Germany will recenter the world wheat market within the next 30 days or sooner. The shift hinges on inland grain price adjustments, tariff revisions, and the removal of some milling restrictions after ongoing discussions.

Berlin Germany

Will Disposes of Wrigley Estate in Probate

Chicago, February. The will of William Wrigley Jr. of Chicago Cubs fame was admitted to probate today. The Illinois estate is valued at about 29 million dollars.

Wrigley Chicago William Wrigie Chicago Cubs

California fig syrup promise for healthier appetites

An old advertisement touts California fig syrup as a cure for fussy eaters and constipation in children. It claims rapid changes within days, easy self administration, and full instructions for dosing a two year old, urging mothers to trust the product to restore appetite, color, and energy.

California

Luncheon Parties and Social News at Bright Shawl

Mrs. Lee Rite hosts a Bright Shawl luncheon complimenting Mrs. George Wray of Houston with a blue and pink floral centerpiece and a guest list including Mesdames Gregg Pravels Leo Brewer Merlon Minter Alfred Todd and many others. Lectures, art exhibitions and a horse show at Trent polo field draw notable attendees and society figures from San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Clara -C. Pancoart Lee Rite George Wray Houston Wray Gregg Pravels Leo Brewer Merlon Minter Alfred Todd Oscar Nunt Judkins Edward D. W. Dumas Wiliam Wu William Wincrich Patrick H. Swearingen Russell HI Curtis Vaughan Miss Tekla Deutz San Los Potos Mexico Trent Polo Field Army Elyilien Grayes Genet Rockenbach Edvin B. Wivens William Grove John Tundell Fred T. Grose Bernard Peyton Jack H. Lapham Thomas Hogg Rigsby Birander Golf Nelson Charles Schreiner Walter Nolte Larkin Price George Mattson Ambrose Byrne Gordon Cusark W. G. Westervell A. T Gvenshire F. Q. G. Gardner W. E. Welsh Eleanor Nolte Armant Legendre New Orleans Aft Richard Waring Mildred Waring San Angelo O. D. Buge Fort Sam Houston T. J. Harney Randolph Field San Antonio County Beta Gamma Plaza Hotel G. H. Bealt Fort Sheridan Tis San Antonis Fort Gam Houston Mre. Scott Fort Sam Touston Wiliam Morrow Waco

Way Is Paved for Pickford Divorce

Los Angeles report states a secret property settlement involving cash settled today, clearing the way for Mary Mulherne Pickford to proceed with divorce from Jack Pickford. The complaint will claim cruel treatment. no alimony will be sought as Pickford has satisfied certain obligations. Married in 1930 and recently separated.

Los Angeles Mary Mulherne Jack Pickford Mary Pickford Pickford

Fatal Philippine Outlaw Attacks Spark Berserk Killings

In the Philippines a Mazo outlaw who struck Malta in Davao province, killing 10 people including the municipal vice president, triggered a berserk response in Dansalan Lanao. Constabulary killed both the outlaw and a mother resisting attack. a two year old girl was also slain.

Manila Tun_attuck Malta Davao Province Constabulary San Francisco Dansalan Lanao Francises

Legger Confesses Woman's Murder In Los Angeles

Bootlegger James A. Reed confessed to beating 40 year old Mrs Anne Terrell to death after an argument over bootlegging. He stated he struck her with an iron bar and buried the body under a garage floor. Reed spoke without emotion as details emerged in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles James A. Reed Anne ‘Terrell

Simple daily Milk of Magnesia method against tobacco after effects

Scientists report a method to reduce tobacco after effects by alkalinizing the system. Two teaspoonfuls of Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water after waking and before bed, or two tablets, provide daily magnesium. Regimens claim clearer head, sweeter mouth, fewer headaches, and reduced eye/forehead heaviness.

Hit-Run Victim Near Death in Harlingen San Benito area

In Harlingen Texas on February 3 a 45 year old man identified as R H Marsden of Brownsville was near death in a hospital after a hit-and-run near San Benito Tuesday night. Marsden sustained head injuries while a sister Stella Meriden of Foes Lee New Jersey has been noted as providing no further details.

Harlingen Texas R. H. Marsden Brownaville Harlingen Hospital San Benito Marsden Stella Meriden Foes Lee New Jersey

Texan Confesses Plot to Kill Mother-in-Law

Braumont February 24. Edgar Atlison of Port Arthur confessed plotting to kill his aged mother in law by piping hot air into her prayer closet. He aimed to obtain her $2500 life insurance, his confession states.

Braumont Eaid Edgar Atlison Port Arthur

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