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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1932

Page

17

Devil Collection Brings Curio to Amsterdam Avenue

A letters item notes Joh A Dittmar as a devout collector of Lucifer figures, Mephistos, and devil busts, including a Mephisto work by a German artist Beck. He refused a museum offer tenfold his price, preferring to keep the piece. The piece is shown at 807 Avenue E, with nearby art patrons and museum talk.

Joh A. Dittmar Ant Europe Beck Society of Artists and Patrons Berlin Mephisto Mrunicipality Darmstadt Sesaon Germany Alt Dittmar Bidlmer Borin Iz Avenue E Mephista Bhoris Aroud BR. GC Shelfield Breet Tommy Gish Tnt Young Margaret Thome Buhannen Antonio Aviatrix New ‘York Hubert ‘Thomas Avenue B Marta Chahol Ed Wolff Maca

Relatives of War Vet Institute Suit Relatives of Colic Trant Scott

Relatives of World War I veteran Colic Trant Scott filed a federal suit against the United States Veterans Bureau seeking $10,000 on a life policy. Plaintiffs J. B. and W. G. Senlt claim administration of the deceased’s estate and seek payments with 4 percent interest dating from October 24, 1918, at $57.60 monthly.

War Vet Institute Colic Trant Scott United Biases Vterans’ Bureau World War Service Petiton Ub Ix J. BD W. G. Senlt

Bandits rob poultry shop owner during market rush

Two Mexican bandits bound Tierbert E. Hardi of 319 Buena Vista street with electric cord and stole 239 dollars as he faced threats and a pistol while Borchers at 1750 Division avenue resisted and was bound in a back room. They fled in about 40 minutes. detectives Amacker and Hardeastie investigate.

Tierbert E. Hardiis Buena Vista Street Borchers Division Avenue Pritt Borcher Boreers Eddie Amacker P. C. Hardeastie

Jewelry Worth 432 Dollars Stolen From Home

A theft report states jewelry valued at 432 dollars was taken from the home of Mrs. Maud Callahan at 710 McKullough Avenue. A burglar entered the residence on Friday but fled without obtaining other items. local police are investigating with limited details available from the fragmentary report.

Maud Callahan McKullough Avenue Cooper Harvey O. Adams Edinburg Fr. B. Carr

Movies Talks on Wild Life at Witte Museum

San Antonio audience to view a film and hear a lecture by Charles H. Galle at the Witte Museum at 4 p m. The program features native Texas animals including baby birds and weasels with interpretative dances and songs by Alamo Heights elementary pupils.

Nabstat San Antonio Bundsy Charles H. Galle Witte Museum Gable Alamo Heights Aihor Ambure San Texas Grimes Aland Heights

Renowned Mayo Surgeon to Address Bexar Medical Meet

Dr. Halfaur of Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota and University of Minnesota professor of surgery will deliver the principal address before the Bexar County Medical Association meeting at 8 30 p m next Wednesday night at the 84 Anthony hotel. Dallas figures Cary and Dr John G Metteynalds will attend as guests of honor. Dr Balfour will speak on benign and malignant stomach tumors.

Donald ©. Halfaur Mayo Clinic Rochester Minesota University of Minnesota Bexar County Medical Association Anthony Hotel DePew Balfour Bexar County Association Tess Qlivs

Thief Exchanges Purse With Victim

A thief swapped a purse containing about 1 dollar with the victim and fled. Police received reports from CMS McLean at 603 West Ehnia street and Mrs J W Fisk at 104 Agnilty Avenue. Other notes list a dog and pots plants at various addresses.

CMS McLean West Ehnia Sheeet J. W. Fisk Agnilty Avenue A. Motes Magnolia Avenue Rasaille W. H. Cannon Marth Laredo Street Ed Meletier

Vagrancy Trials in Gorpora tion Court Fines Levied

About five vagrancy charges were called Friday in Gorpora tion court. Twenty women appeared before Judge A Sp Mintlock. twelve were fined five dollars each, remaining defendants were released or continued. Some jailed inmates brought magazines or a pet white cat to pass the wait. many cases were continued to next Monday or Wednesday on pleas of guilty.

Gorporation Court A. Sp. Mintlock

Spiritualists to Hold Meeting at Fort Worth Temple

Fort Worth spiritualists schedule a public meeting Friday evening at the Wealmister Spiritualist temple Sail Pine and East Commerce streets led by Rev A C Joseph pastor. Rev Me Sharse also plans a benefit massage service Sunday afternoon at Meridian? morning time shows OCR errors but indicates the event.

Ly Sharp Fort Worth Texas State Spiritussist, Association Canquet Wealmister Spiritualist Temple Sail Pine Ieast Commerce A. C. Joseph Sharse Qiso

Plasterers Union Announces Immediate Wage Reduction

San Antonio plasterers union members vote to cut daily wages from 12 to 8 dollars. B C Merz, executive secretary, says the voluntary reduction aims to align with across the building industry which has slashed construction prices. The move takes effect immediately on Friday morning.

Plasterers’ Union San Antonio

Stolen Property Recovered in Police Raid

Detectives Hartlespile and Amacker raided a residence linked to a robbery series Thursday night and recovered stolen items valued over 200 dollars. Clothing valued at 55 dollars and a trombone stolen from Kenedy were also recovered.

Connecthon F. C. Hartlespile Ed Amacker RB. 3. Kgl East Cavallos Street Pepruary 4

Man Granted Bankruptcy Plea Against Auto Dealer

A voluntary petition filed by Floyd iPeeleric Stauffer, an automobile dealer, was granted bankruptcy Friday by Federal Judge R. ot MewMillan. A schedule of assets and liabilities will be filed later as stated.

Floyd iPeeleric Stauffer Piiday R. Ot MewMillan

Dance of Tourist Club Announced

The Conagur Tourist club at Milam building announces its regular weekly dance for winter visitors. It will be held Friday with Bob Skies orchestra playing. Ban Apluntans are invited.

Dance of Conagur Tourist Club Milam Building Bob Skies Ban Apluntans

Auction of Three Seized Cars by United States

United States authorities will auction three seized automobiles on a Saturday at 9 am on South Medina Street. Proceeds from the sale support disposal of seized property under standard auction rules.

United States Sof South Medina Street

Youth NABBED after failed unarmed hold up attempt

A 19 year old youth Carroll McMahan, of 1026 Nolen Street, was overpowered and disarmed during a Thursday night attempted hold up of Purity Foods at 2230 East Houston. W L McMurray and Francis McMurray restrained him as a pistol discharged once. a shotgun involved. He claims he needed money badly. charges pending.

Tly Vic- Hins Yail Carroll McMahan Nolen Street Purity Foods East Huston Street E Julius Ebron Leopold Mrueger New Braunfels Avenue W. Ebron Francis McMurray Canton Street Waller Ebron Nicnols Sopply Shorif Poller Arived Bnt MacMohan

Weeds and Trash Warnings Face City Residents

City official warns residents to clean yards and vacant lots as spring weeds threaten crops and sanitation. No weed gangs this year, so individuals must manage their own property upkeep and consider planting useful crops instead of letting tops feed the unemployed.

Clty Biles Csty Diles Benuliml Biles

Two Bexar Pros Seek Re election

Bexar County politics have officially started. Jones Weber, chairman of the Democratic executive committee, says AL Terder and ME Mehl have filed for re election. They filed their papers at Frost National Bank building, seeking to renew their seats.

Bexar Cqunty Jones Weber Democratic A L. Terder Tin Tency Naies Frost National Bank

Widow Denies Claim Over 14 Acre Land Fight

The case concerns a 14 acre tract on Pleasanton road disputed between Bexar county and George D Neal’s estate. Mrs Vivien Nert widow of Neal says her husband claimed he held a fake deed and the land would be turned into a park. deputies prepared to seize the land.

Tatil Bexar County George D Neal Neal Vivien Nert George Neal Swort Alfidault Pussueston Jeu Pleasanton Road Comus Issioners’ Court

Three Men Treated for Knife Wounds in City Attacks

Three men were treated for knife injuries sustained in separate incidents. Eugene Gardner, 20, at Covington park tourist camp, was cut on the head by a stranger near Gevers and Porter streets and taken to Robert Fr. Green hospital. Desirs Gonzales, 1914 Saunders avenue, was stabbed during an altercation and sent to Banta Hoga infirmary. James Hodges, 718 Kentucky Avenue, was stabbed in the shoulder and admitted to Robert B Green hospital. The assailants in all cases escaped.

Hospital Pridey Eugene Gardner Covington Park Gevers Porter Streets Ralph Hammonds Hal Warren Robert Fr. Green Desirs James Hodges Kentucky Avenue Akey Robert B Green Beng Jett

Scientific Society Will Hear Meyer on Language Development

The San Antonio Scientific Society will host Bernard H. Meyer, head of the English department at Texas Military Academy, to speak on The Development of the English Language at 8:16 p.m. March 1 at the Grevens Binding, 133 West Commerce direct.

City Joins Pruitt in Suit Against Injunction Plea

The city joins A T Pruitt in asking the district court to dismiss a suit brought by G G Fine Trust Teller connected with city sanitation credits. City Attorney Cobbs filed an answer opposing a temporary injunction against arrests in the war on trust dealers selling produce without safeguards. Judge McMillan, in Austin, will rule on the injunction petition and related matters.

Pruitt Giy Kon Antonin A. T. Pruitt Fertecul District Court G. G. Fine Trust Tetaller City Sanitation Credinarices Pine Elt Thomas D. Cobbs Cobbs Re. J. McMillan Austin Tiaminsal Ban Antonio

Attacker Held for Observation After Incident at Home

Police report a man was held for mental observation after an alleged attack on Isabel Alegaria at her San Marcos home. Neighbors detained him before officers moved Alegaria to Robert B. Green Hospital for treatment.

Isabel Alegaria Soul San Marcos Alegaria Vs. Alegartsa Robert B. Green Hospital R. DeBowa

Bryn Mawr College Girls Favor Companionate Marriage

Bryn Mawr College students show support for companionate marriage with 62 percent of the body responding to a questionnaire. The results indicate a majority preference for marital arrangements based on affection and mutual respect rather than traditional aims.

Bryn Mar College

Firemen Rescuing 2YearOld From Bathroom Incident

Firemen were summoned to release 2yearold Sisle Ant Henry who became trapped while rocking in a bathroom at Mrs Rot Prhigean’s home on Hicks Avenue. Residents and rescuers worked to access the girl through a window and free her safely. The event occurred at a house where a lemon tree is noted in the scene, with no injuries reported.

Sisle Ant Henry Rot. Prhigean Hicks Avenus

Injured Often Change Tales In Hospital Reports

An account notes patients at Rab rt B. Green hospital often alter injury stories. Some lie about how accidents happened while others spin violent or domestic tales. Hospital staff seek reasons for injuries to prepare index cards for police and records.

Ananias Rabrt B. Green Hospital

Garner to Be Sent Copy of Veterans Plea

House Speaker John N Garner will receive a copy of a Dyuldo post American Legion resolution urging construction of a 4500 bed veterans hospital and a dragnowse center in San Antonio. Milky Maverick chairs the central committee and leads the resolution. Organizations on the committee include United Spanish War Veterans American Legion Disabled American Veterans World War Emergency Officers' Association Disabled Emergency Officers' Association Veterans of Foreign Wars United Indian War Veterans Grand Army of the Republic.

House John N. Garner Dyuldo Post American Legion Veterans’ Hospital San Antonio Wet Veterans’ Central Milky Maverick United Spanish War Veterans Emergency Officers’ Assolation Disabled Emergency Officers’ Association Veterans of Foreign Wars United Indian War Veterans The Grand Amy of the Republic

Youth and Good Government Meeting at Woodman Hall

A meeting titled Youth and Good Government will discuss the prismatic world youth alliance and the League for Thoust rai g Democracy at Woodman hall 622 East Houston street at 8 p m Friday Ghett principal speaker Broington will discuss American man versus Socialism Ryon Nan 'kervis will speak on social restraint and bank failures Dr Herbert M Shelton will preside as representative of the st i lance

World Youth Alliance League For Thoustriag Democracy Woodman Hall East Houston Street Ghett. Broington Ryon Nan 'Kervis Dra Herbert M. Shelton Stilance

Cure for India Home Rule Proposed by Mohammedan Leader

Professor A Bari explains a plan granting one third bloc voting to the Muslim population representing 100000 of Indias 351000000 people. He argues mixed voting could avert Hindu Muslim civil strife and suggests separate states as best for India. He critiques Gandhi and British policy, warning against imperial expansion and urging gradual home rule with safeguard policies.

A. Bari Marinavrnue Bnei Lad Mahatma Gandhi And Ganidthi Gandh England Imilin Willy Malannies India Bari Britain Bart

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