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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1932
Page
10
A garbled historical clipping mixes notes on chop suey origins with profiles of public figures like Louis Seibold and Woodrow Wilson era politics. It mentions journalism prizes, a plan to alter the League of Nations, and local names such as Rolla Taylor and Jose Troas, all in a stream of disconnected anecdotes.
Music Week runs May 1 to 7 in San Antonio with the featured program by A Genige Washington. Twilight programs and events by various schools are planned, including a May 6 program at Orieere Street. At the first Music Week meeting, officials were elected and roles assigned.
About sixty five officers from the 141st Infantry National Guard gathered in San Antonio for a planning session on upcoming inspections. Col A A Eyersberg of Brenham and Col Wayne Davis of San Antonio led discussions on national defense and regimental readiness.
Major William Kopner received the Winndens airplane plot rating in France on October 6 1918 after serving in the infantry and air corps. He previously earned ratings as a balloon and airplane observer and completed training at the Alb Service Alrahdy school and Walloon school. He is noted for battle actions including entering woods and disengaging during a machine gun attack.
Aukioln pictures of horseless tanks and armored cars will be shown at a quartermaster winter LAINE Conference. Col. Ueba G. Chambers directs the event, starting at 9 30 am in One Express building, with Capt. S B. Ritchie timing the sessions and Cap KE Euler delivering a talk on The Administrative Order and Traffle Circulation Map.
Four people sustained minor to serious injuries after two automobiles collided in the 1100 block of West Margin Street. Max Pena 34 of 715 Pérez atedel and Domiciana Ojeda 1222 South La redo Street were treated at Robert B Green Hospital along with Gerald Adelina Moran 34 Morales Street. David McKay 16 of 615 Menchaca Street suffered a broken leg when his motorcycle struck ice in a backyard and was also hospitalized.
City commission held off action on the city tax rate at a 13 session. Commissioner Frank He Bushick urged caution while plans outlined include a 2 cent rise to 1.93 with a 7 cent contingency fund and 1 cent for the library fund, offset by eliminating the scent advertising and tightening the budget.
Two babies were born at the county hospital and another at the Medical and Surgical hospital on Monday morning. The births mark the leap year event with a baby girl and a baby boy expected to celebrate birthdays at age four.
The city commission approves a new ordinance extending a 1913 rule to ban combustible roofs citywide. It aims to cut insurance premiums, projecting savings around 40000 dollars annually, by reducing the San Antonio roof fire risk from 8.8 percent to lower rates and aligning with state law requirements.
Mondiy field hospital treated Cletus and Howard after Ghuks attacked the man, stealing his purse and wheel. He was found unconscious on Martly street and moved to Robert Green facility. Other injuries included Andreas Lopes struck on South San Maceos street and Salvedor Escobed hospitalized. Carine Gayatoo and Polo Plores also reported injuries in separate incidents on Solach sleek and Pees street.
A one year old girl named Gloria Goneales suffered a hand injury when her hand got caught in an electric clothes wringer at her home on South Laredo Street. A year-old boy named Alva, working nearby, freed her before the device severed her finger. She was taken to Robert T. Greeny Hospital for treatment.
A man hired to help with a new uniform on Monday morning turned the effort into a hunt for a map concealing heater film. He told police he gave $20 to a man who promised a job on Saturday, instructing him to report on the twentieth floor of the Milam building. The money was meant to cover the morning, but upon reporting Monday he could not locate either the job or the man.
A nine year old, Alle Grats, was injured when a small rifle discharged while he fed a hunter in a rifle mishap at Bracken Ride Park. He suffered a head injury after being struck by a swinging ride, and was taken to Green Hospital.
Gregorio Tavera, 14, suffers severe injuries after a detonator cap explodes in his hand while walking near Robert B. Green Hospital. Scar Kehly finds a piece of brass and witnesses the blast. Tavera is hospitalized in critical condition. Reverend William Joyner announces a revival at Baptist Church of Parma Avenue next week.
Four Mexicans accosted Mia Flore encin Ke 36 of 244 Burnimwse street in Che brad early Monday and insulted her on the front porch. She was violently assaulted later as she walked blocks to seek help, one assailant striking with a crank. Hospitalized at Robert 2 Ively Hospital for treatment. George Claridge Bre, world famous botanist, died at 82 in Oxford on February 2.
The piece notes February 29 as a rare day believed to offer the best chance for a proposal. It describes women awaiting suitors, with officers preparing for marriage proposals amid Leap Year superstitions. The tone reflects earnest discussion in papers and magazines about Leap Day romance.
Miss Vera Lynehut, a household employee, was found wandering in a daze near the Missouri Pacific lines on South Tareda street. She claimed a theater visit occurred but her memory went blank, then she awoke beside an automobile and was later taken to headquarters before being returned home.
Lieut on DL Warding took off from Keily Kent Monday for Marty in a somber pursuit plane forced down by motor trouble. A wrecking crew was sent to Dealmont to retrieve the damaged aircraft. The circuit plane, piloted by Lieut. W. Pennington, landed at Mica after a contending rod was thrown. Deaumont turned over as Master Sergeant Peter Bresiot, the pilot, landed due to poor visibility. Neither Bresiot nor the passenger were injured.
George W. Saunders, president of the Trail Drivers Association, will be invited to address the four to ten chub of Gexer county at its annual meeting in March. P. W. Mally announced Monday that Mally will extend the invitation to Saunders on request of boys and girls who are members of the club and their parents, following Altetlow of Waybert cake at the Union stockyards Saturday.
The Second Field Artillery brigade commanded by Brig. Gen. Samuel D. Rockenbaeh will depart Fort Sam Houston on March 4 to open the annual Beo Ruf Division target practice season, lasting until April 20. Troops will operate at Crinjy Bullis training quarters, with earlier Camp Stanley barracks unused this year. They will leave San Antonio via Hildebrand Avenue and the Fredericksburg road for the new ranges as construction nears completion.
Joe Bon Lievre, a veteran instructor, demonstrated dead-stick landings with hands tied outside the cockpit at Alamo airpark. He completed several circles, climbed to 3500 feet, cut the motor, and landed precisely without using the controls, drawing a crowd.
The city commission approves a sidewalk project along Film between Cammerce and Houston streets and allocates 327.81 to cover merchants bills, as itemized in the session records.
A mystery rescuer awakened Jeff from near death as flames swept a home at 228 Hurinw ayynye, Harley dale. He escaped through a broken window after smashing the pane, while flames caused about 2000 in damage before firefighters contained the blaze. Detectives and fire officials suspected arson and planned a probe into the incidents at nearby properties.
A man identified as 0. Saladens, 115 Colimm, died from injuries after falling from a ladder while painting a wall at his home on dequare street. He died at Robert BR. Green hospital, per hospital records.
San Francisco reports at Mr Meares launch that guests receive long typewritten news over the wires not printed elsewhere. Calvin Coolidge and Rally Moran attended a lively gathering. Will Rogers is referenced amid ideal arguments with Faul Block.
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