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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1932

Page

5

Roosevelt tale and city notes from the era

A lively American note column recounts Roosevelt’s hunting tale with Col. Abernathy in Oklahoma, alongside breezy vignettes of local figures. It mentions Lee’s economic charts, Joseffy’s bomb‑thrower publicity stunt, and residents like Leonard Brown, Mae Stridwell, and Wild Ramsey, all touching on their past deeds and current pursuits.

Robert E. Lee Gunter Ballroom Tor Lee South America Thomas F. Lee Mexico Mir Iovestoys Joseph Freug Chicago Electrics Wileh Jowfly Chat Ai Joseffy Fair Robert Vir Fred Lancaster Alsmo Miaza Joseify Ane Uny

Mary Mulhern Granted Divorce in Los Angeles

Mary Mulhern, actress, won a divorce from Jack Pickford described as jealous and reclusive. The Los Angeles case details portray Pickford as a man who seldom ate and slept until three in the afternoon, as reported from Florida.

Los Angeles Jack Pickford Mary Mulhern

Prowler Trapped Then Escapes as Police Net Fails

Police attempted to trap a prowler in the 600 block of Canton Street Friday night after multiple door and window entries. A man was seen in a yard, then the suspect fled as officers hunted the area for an hour. Three boys were arrested for breaking into a cafe on Soledad Street. A trolley car worker was robbed of money. Electrical gear and a horse and wagon were reported stolen from local addresses.

Une Canton Street Wordst J. G. Mergele E. W. Winters W. A. Lindsey Soledad Street Lindsey Q. M. Richey Tian South Flores Winston Smith Denver Boulevard Rupert Santos Banttegs Street Frusch Street H. W. Boldt Meerscheidt Street

Youth Held on $2500 Bond in Holdup Case

Wag Nolan street resident Carrel McMahan eighteen was jailed in Brxnn county court after a robbery by assault with firearms and assault to murder charge tied to a failed holdup of Jillus Ebron proprietor of Purity Food Shop at 2201 East Houston Street. Bond set after writ of habeas corpus. co-defendants Earnest Padgett and Lynn Eppright were discharged without bond.

Carrel McMahan Wag Nolan Street Brxnn Justler of the Peace John F. Gajon Jillus Ebron Purity Food Shop East Houston Street Ebron Ninety-fourth District Court Earnest Padgett Lexangton Avenue Lynn Eppright Mellverne Street

Majalca Cleared of Robbery Charge by Jury

Dr B C Majaica of 1011 West Ashby was exonerated by the Ninety-fourth District Court grand jury on a robbery by assault with firearms charge. The case, sworn by John Sylvia of 804 South Pecos Street, originated in Justice of the Peace John R. Shook's court on April 23, 1821, with a Friday no data entry.

Congress Debates Road Program and Tax Increases

Senate and House conferees meet on lame duck measures as committees study tax increases and treasury post office appropriations. The $132.6 million Democratic road program is considered while anti kidnapping and unemployment related bills receive focus.

Senate House Lame Dock Hill White House Territories Committee Philippines Interstate Commerce Cotmbtle Thad Brown Radi Commission Couzens Mouse Ronsideraton of the Treasury Rules Committee Peter Carey Chicago Board of Trade Judiciary Committee

The Killer planned as new Fox picture for O'Brien

Los Angeles reports on Fox Studio contracting George O'Brien for bigger, better films. Dave Howard to direct The Killer, with Edward Grainger supervising. mentions other studio ideas and industry chatter about rosters, projects, and personalities.

O’brien Fox Louella OG PARSONS _ Morton Cielure Hollier Universal Herstee Cupselabl Bs Univereil Service Los Angeles Sanford Lily Boyfiend Sidney Smith New Fox Seeline Grovec O'Brien George Stewart White O'Brien Dave Howard Edward Grainger James

Etiquette on Telephone Greetings in Formal Cards

A reader asks whether to use first names or titles when greeting by telephone and in Christmas cards. The reply explains that formality dictates whether to say This is Lily Smith or Lily Smith, with Mrs. or Mr. depending on the card’s tone and the addressee’s familiarity. It notes that formal wording may use third person, while informal cards permit first names, with full names preferred for acquaintances.

Wil S Flo James Willan James Lily Smith Anthony Smith William Jamars

Rhyming Optimist by Aline Michaelis

Interior scene evokes a nostalgic home setting with a ticking clock a red firelight a kitten by the blaze and white roses. The poem folds memories of spring and enclosed warmth inside a quiet room while an outside world lingers beyond the curtains.

Remember When By Scott Write

A nostalgic reflection recalls Scott Write’s memories of attending a Wrights Templar convention in San Antonio twenty years ago and political meetings in Detthoven Hall. The writer notes the city’s growth since then while Buckhorn Saloon remains a tourist draw, unchanged in spirit.

Scott United Statler San Antonio Wrights Templar Detthoven Hall

Priests and Rabbi to Debate National Defense Policy

Noted Rabbi Stephen Wise and Father Joseph Lonergan will debate the question Shall the Congress Enact the American Legion National Defense Program at 8 o clock. Wise argues disarmament while Lonergan supports preparedness. The program coincides with network broadcasts and a slate of radio discussions across stations.

J. . M'Lean ETSA Columbia Stephen Wise Josip Lonergan Lane American Legion Congress Rabbi Wise Father Lonergan Columbia Broadcasting System Eranamy Far East Legion Establishia

Churches to Hold Joint Services on Prohibition Ring

Churches on the South Side plan a joint service at 7 30 p m to hear officials from the Anti Saloon League discuss a prohibition ring. Dr Ate ehb superintendent in Texas Hayward John rector of education Antonio Mrs Leland Hast Antonio and Ernest will lead roles.

Grisfian Church McKinavenue Methodist Cluich Anti-Saloon League Ateehb In Texas Hayward John The Ague Leland Hasta Antonio Ernest

Radio Programs and schedules on national chains

A fragmented list details Colombia Broadcast System national radio programs and schedule notes. It mentions channels, times like 1:30 and 5:00 p m, various hosts and orchestras, dance and educational blocks, and multiple stations such as KABC 1120 and WOAC 1160 with program permutations and rotating features.

Thag Cieod Vantieg AMAC r.—Dance Orchestra KABC Mengora Gratoco m.—Ceet Salty Jeck Leeoks Guilty Feral Girls Aack Franks Mueller We Tinellimn Ig Studln m—Veriety

Captain Reports for Duty in the Eighth Corps Area

Captain Clydeon Morgas of the ordnance department has reported for duty as assistant corps area ordnance officer at Eighth Corps headquarters. A West Point 1939 graduate, he served three years overseas and participated in the Pollsty typhus relief expedition from August to December 1918. He recently served at Rankford Arsenal in Philadelphia.

Clydeon Morgas Ordnance Department Eighth Corps Ordinance Offierr West Point

Army Y Secretary to Address Class John R Cotnhay

Secretary of the Army John R Cotnhay will speak before the Men’s Bible class at Grate Lutheran Church on Sunday at 9 45 a m. The talk is titled Experience and aims to share insights with attendees.

Youth Held on Charges of Assault

Alfonen Otero, 19, of 119 Traller street, held in Dexar county to Saturday without bond, charged with robbery by assault, assault to murder, and three burglary and theft counts. Detectives allege he robbed Pat Motsontell, 260% West Commerce street, February 20, beating him with an iron pipe and stabbing with a knife, taking $250 cash, wearing apparel, and an automobile. Charged before Justice of the Peace John F. Ontan.

Alfonen Otero Traller Street Dexar County Otero Pat Matsontell West Commerce Street Justice of the Peace Jonn F. Ontan

Hoover Signs Bank Credit Expansion Act

Washington D C February 371 wi The federal reserve credit expansion act aims to spur cash and credit use to resume commerce and industry. Public reaction notes the act as a key restores confidence, with Hoover set to sign after congressional action. It seeks to quantify credit as a main spring of American life and to bolster bankers, businesspeople, and the general public.

Washington, D. Gy Hoover

Man Makes Bond in Assault Case

Tom Mayen of 320 Motenoros Street was released on a 500 dollar bond Saturday after being charged by complaint with assault to murder in connection with the slaying of Jesus M. Goneales, a 19 year old butcher at the Municipal Market, Thursday night.

Tom Mayen Motenoros Street Jesus M. Goneales

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