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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1932

Page

8

Ancillary Receiver Sought for Two Stores in Texas

Hyman P. Rome of Baltimore filed for an ancillary receiver role with the federal district clerk to oversee the Fenix and Newark shoe stores. He cites ongoing bankruptcy proceedings in Maryland against the parent company and argues a Texas appointment is needed to protect and continue the businesses.

Fenix Newark Ehoe Wes Iid Federal District Clerk Hyman P. Rome Baltimore Maryland Texas

Two Die In Refinery Tower Blast at Facuum Oil Plant

Two workmen were killed in an explosion at the Facuum Oil refinery here. The victims were Robert Ramer, 45, of Greenwich, and LeRoy Getsinger, 38, of Bridgeton, New Jersey.

Paulsegro W. J Facuum Oil Company Robert Ramer Greenwich LeRoy Getsinger Bridgeton

Aspirin Gargle for Sore Throat from Early Medical Advice

A historic remedy suggests dissolving three Bayer Aspirin tablets in one third glass of water to prepare a gargle for sore throat or tonsillitis. Gargle, allow some to trickle down, and repeat every two hours as needed using genuine Bayer aspirin.

Congress Activity Highlights Debates and Appropriations

Senate committees advance six functions and trade practice bills while funding debates continue on interior, treasury, post office, and labor appropriations. The House passes a passport bill, rejects tax changes, and faces anti short selling hearings as highway aid moves forward. Washington notes a pending war debt statement.

Hureday Senate Judiciary Appropriations Interior Department BOGS State, Justice, Commerce and Labor Departments Treasury and Post Office Agriculture Committee Insular Affairs Benjamin M. Cardozo Supreme Court HOUSE Means Richard Whitney New York Stock Exchange

Massive Vice Raids Round Up 200 People in City

Police say two patrol cars handled the all night operation centering in the western downtown area. Sergeant Frank Vogler and Detectives BR8 May and L W Jackson led the effort with seven officers processing suspects at the station. About fifty women were previously rounded up in a prior raid. Chief Owen Kilday said the plan spanned about a week.

Vice Squad Frank Vogler L. W. Jackison Houston Owen Kilday

Flying Nurse Hopes Divorce by Air Mail

Jeanne Axford Thomas-Bower, famed as the first flying nurse, said she hopes to obtain a divorce by air mail from Curtis Bower, whom she married in Dallas on October 8, 1931. Her attorney mailed a divorce complaint to Juarez, Mexico, while she previously led a group of nurses for an oil company in South America using airplanes between oil fields.

Los Angeles INS Jeanne Axford Thomas-Bower Juarez Mexico

Creek Chief Plans Mexican Indian Colony Venture

H P Brown Jr, called Billy Brown, Creek leader of about 50, moves from meat market work to an ambitious plan with Ben Chandler to transport about 2000 Oklahoma Indians into Mexico near Eagle Pass for a simpler lifestyle, marking a bold shift in tribal outreach.

Sapulpa Onie Mexico H. P. Brown Jr Oklahoma Billy” Brown Ben Chandler Eagle Pass Texas

Ceding Spanish Throne to Pretender Reported in Circulation

Reliable monarchist sources say two documents circulated among supporters claim former King Alfonso XIII cedes his debt to the throne to Alfonso Carlos. The other document allegedly names Alfonso Carlos as heir to Spain France and Portugal, with the pretender already occupying the throne of the latter two kingdoms.

Madrid Alfonso Tit Alfonso Carlos Alfonso Asturias Spain France Portugal

Barrymore to Make Screen Debut with Brothers

Stage actress Ethel Barrymore announces plans to enter films in the near future. She says the camera is her only fear while brothers Lionel and John will support her in her first motion picture production.

Pittsburgh Ethel Barrymore America Miss Barrymore Lionel John

Hitler Becomes German Citizen in Berlin Appointment

Adol Hitler, once stateless, is made a German citizen today as Brunswick names him councillor to its Berlin legation. The Austrian-born leader gained eligibility for the presidency under a new citizen status amid postwar questions of his national allegiance.

Berlin Adol Hitler Germany Brunswick National Socials Austria

What Good Is Money and Health Money and Youth

An advertisement extols Quina La Roche French tonic wine as a health elixir for weak nervous unattractive women. It claims to strengthen nerves bones and skin, energize the body and brighten the mind, urging readers to buy and improve their appeal and vitality.

Quinn la Roche Quina la Roche Quine la Roche

Great American Continental National Bring Investment to San Antonio

The Great American and Continental National banks bring large capital to San Antonio, boosting local employment and commerce. Leaders like President Charles E H Becker promote community investment, home ownership, and support for schools, churches, and charities, signaling enduring regional prosperity.

San Antonio Great American Life Insurance Company Continental National Life Milam Datrona San Antonin Texas Great American Continental National Charles EH. Becker Great Southurst Great American Continental National

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