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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1932

Page

9

Distillery Seizure Highlights Holiday Rum Busts

Prohibition agents led by May and Saturday swept a wide area in Texas, seizing stills, liquor, and equipment. U S Commissioner Lackhart held local cases while orders from Verne Miller fueled arrests across Paso, Ward, and other counties. Large quantities of tequila, whiskey mash, and beer were seized, with one complete distillery captured near Ross. Individuals faced charges including possession and manufacture of alcohol, with several defendants awaiting federal action before Judge West.

San Antonio United States Paul ‘A. Lackhart Wader Verne Miller Paso Wart County Amdos Erecatona County Mverstone Eatrymedt Ross Laral Investigations Ng Liv Charlie Austin Steeel Cherlie Alexaidiu Clamen Jmlge Bolton Bok Mariel Street Bron Keller Yogullin Stlan Na

Rodent Control Talk Promises Public Health Safeguards

L Whitewead will speak before the Réjensific Society of Ann Antonia at the Stevens Building of Commerce Airect. His lecture, Modent Con trol can a Safeguard to Public Health, aims to show how pest control protects health. The second lecture, The Perchology of Learning, by Dr. Walnut EL Golatka, will follow in January.

Ann Antonia Stevens Building of Commerce Demarr

Youth Identified in Holdup Case Near City Jail

A youth and an accomplice were identified by a robbery victim after a holdup at Tranlyfourrh and Commerce. The victim reported being assaulted and robbed of 34. Police later located a suspect at headquarters and linked another individual to the incident.

HS Oh Mikins West Martin Halliday Prikau Athe Yelia Tranlyfourrh Commerce Bikina Uuit

Communion Sunday at Travis Church Service details announced

Communion Sunday at Travis Church will be observed with the sacrament of the Lord's Supper administered by Pastor Mer Carl CG Gregory at 10 40 am. The service will take place at Travis Park Methodist Church and include a sermon titled What Means to Be a Christian.

Travis Park Methodist Church Mer Carl CG. Gregory Paater Gregory

Col Crimmins to Speak at Museum Event

Col Crimmins, invited speaker, will discuss the policies and program of the museum. The event is set for the regular monthly meeting at Earl Sam Mansion Chapel, with the Ford chapel noted as a related location.

Crimmins Crimmina Encaine Witte Sill Earl Sam Ford Chapel

Remember When County Alconvey’s Mitloc Streetcars

A fragmented reminiscence describes independent streetcar lines in San Antonio operating without formal coordination. The San Antonio Street Mailway ran downtown, West Endine went west, and River Avenue line headed toward a distant district. Fares were five cents with no transfers as crowds rode to nearby attractions on Sundays.

County Alconvey Mitloc Ventuey Aires Street San Andonio San Antons Street Efonstiir Street River Avenue Wreseit Incarnate Worl College Pienlea

Bank Workers Receive Bonus and Half-Year Dividend

The National Bank of Commerce announces a 4 percent bonus on staff salaries and a semi annual dividend of 4 percent at year-end. President Je K. Mereta confirms the distribution and festive gesture.

Salomon National Hawk of Commerce Je K. Mereta Firzentel Chelstuas Pre

Vesper Services Planned at Laurel Heights Church

Laurel Heights Methodist announces vesper services every Sunday at 45 minutes plus weekday evening services. Rev. Raseon Wrath opeior leads. A list of musical artists including George Thaker, Carl Youth, Mrs. Marjorie Keller, Ruth Stowell, Fred S. Jones, and others will perform alongside Dr Watts sermons.

Laurel Heights Treights Methodist Raseon Wrath der. Watts

Attack Planes Ordered to Races in Miami Event

Twenty attack planes from the Third Allied group at Hort Crockett were ordered Saturday to proceed to Miami Ola to participate in an annual race in that city. Twelve officers and one enlisted man will travel to Florida where the army pilots will engage in the event focusing on navigation.

Allie Hort Crockett Miami Ola Taowary Sir Wovens Ntl Florida

Grace Altar Guild to Meet

Grace Altar Guild schedules a Monday gathering at Miss Lrdix Wilke's home 1009 Wrest Ruse. The notice notes the meeting is at a church group venue with a weekend lead time and aims to discuss forthcoming events.

Grace Altar Guild Katheranchoreh Bert

Oil Stove Blaze Damages Gilling Station

Fire at Solenne Street in South San Antonio damaged the Gilling station Saturday morning. Flames reportedly started from an air stove oil S30, with James O. Tait identified as the resident. No injuries reported, investigation underway.

Gilling James O. Tait Solenne Street South San Antonio

St Mark's Players Plan Production of A Pair of Lies

St Mark's Players announce a production of A Pair of Lies by Pil frole, to be presented at St Mark's Epic on January 28. The event will feature local talent and is hosted by St Mark's parish.

St. Mark's Pilwank Frole Janary

Medical Arts Equity Goes to All in Illinois District Court

A court Saturday approved a complex mortgage and bond arrangement involving Medical Arts Equity and the Medical Centre building in Illinois. It transfers outstanding stock to Continental Lands Tank and Forest Co. and relocates $800,000 in first liens while releasing other claims. Receiver A McMiling oversaw the proceedings as J. Central Mortgage Co. faced notes of $410,000. No protests were filed.

Medical Arte Intellinois Famig Tennefer San Antonio Conctinental Sials Tank Andlorest Company Medical Center Company J. J. Ontrmlt Tminois Bank Nthe Siti Lolalings Eece Celien Tanytsage Company Thingis A. McMiling Iligg Curt Ciit Wil Munint Co Thy Ateticat Center Company Tins Orencil Opeesate W. Bo Jack" Ball Hi Morigige Company Eid Marratt Plau

Rattlesnake Rout near Sabinal in odd Christmas tale

A hazy report recounts a rattlesnake sighting near Sabinal during warm holidays. The scene includes a hunter spotting a large snake with many rattles by a pond while a cliffside gulliver and local residents react, with game-like action and public alarm.

Sabinal San Au Letia Mitchell Kenticky Nacutiay Willi Hewett J. L Branda Grumline Uhr

Highway Patrol Chief Transferred Amid District Reorganization

The Sanalonin district of the Toxae highway system announces the transfer of Captain 8. O. Finim and Captain TT Moffate from shown posts. Moffat will move from Dallas district to San Antonio health area while the district expands from Columbia east to Val Verde west and from Keer north to Brownsville, restructuring patrol leadership.

O. Finim TT Moffate Tyra Ryeten Sanur Moffat Wetrauster Dalla Jiewtenmatta Moffatt San Antonio Columbia Val Verde Keer County Brownsville

Beery to Preach at Friedens Church

The Rev. John Be Topey of San Antonio will preach at Friedens Church on Sunday morning. The sermon is scheduled for 11 a.m. and attendance is invited by the church officials.

Ten and Twenty Years Ago in The San Antonio Light

Readable fragments recall a 1922 order banning vogue cut hair styles likened to ancient Chinese heads. A 1932 note mentions Judge Camp closing the Forty fifth District Court term and a regiment ceremony at the viewer post field with a change of command expected.

Tanuany Hana Ae Coma Pravis Alan Jurge J Cours Fudge F

Mexican born surgeon granted divorce in Paris court

Dr. Aureliana Tierit, internationally famed surgeon, obtained an uncontested divorce in the Paris fifth district court from Tazear de Urratia of Mexico City. The couple married in 1920s, separated in 8, she moved to Mexico City and sought custody of four children Angel, Ana Matin, Magilolena, and Osrar, with custody divided by Judge S.G. VMnstae.

Aureliana Paris-fifth Tazear de Urratia Mexico City Errutia Ingeis Cian Urrutia Wildition Angel Ana Matin Hes Magilolena Osrar Tidge S.G. Vmnstae Hie Jytonts

San Antonians to Represent City in Detroit Road Show

San Antonio officials plan to attend the American Roadbuilders’ Association centration in Detroit January 11 to 15. D. Martin, Texas highway commissioner. William H. Fostong, highway secretary of the chamber of commerce. D. B. Proper and Jor Carroll of Livaride Rock Asphalt Co. join the trip. Birlong will be led by Jov Rivera It, secretary of the Peachmedean division of the Revsdbulaer Association. Furlong will show motion pictures of road development taken in 1922.

San Antonians San Antoninns Asenca Hon Detroit D. ©. Martin San Antonio Texas Highway Commission William TH. Fostong Chamber of Commerce D. BK. Proper Jor Carroll Livatde Rock Asphelt Company Birlong Deroit Jove Rivera Peachmedean Division Revsdbulaer” Association Furlong Meal Tun Road Oiring

Building Estimate Course Repeats for Second Term

San Antonis publicists school repeats a building estimation course in term two. Principal C F Troulz says the class opens tomorrow and welcomes building contractors estimators and architects who can make logical sense of the studs. George Cone will be master instructor with registration all night except Saturday after Trinity four.

San Antonis Publicnists School C.F. Troulz Architrels George Cone Trnuaey

Vandals Attack Telegraph Office in Milam Building

In Milam building Friday night vandals invaded the Western Trion telegraph office tearing paper from racks and removing a pencils sharpener from the wall. Local authorities report further vandalism as investigation continues.

Thieves Break Wall at Slenns Nadenheimer Company

Reported break in at Slenns Nadenheimer company with thieves forcing entry through a wall and stealing about $30 from a cash register according to police notes. Local authorities pursue leads while reviewing security footage and canvassing nearby businesses for witnesses.

Slenns-Nadenheimer Company ISIT Alain Avenne

Girl Scout Leader to Lecture Here

Miss Marguerite Twoly, regional director of Girl Scouts of America, will lecture on Scouting at 8 PM Monday at the Scott Bunny at Kart San Howatans.

Marguerite Twoly Dnitna Gitl Remuta of America Pacenia Ani Officinis Scott Bunny Kart San Howatans

Military film program for quartermasters winter meeting

The article previews a quartermasters winter meeting with films on Japan and future plantations, to be shown in the Express building auditorium. Col Tony and staff invite reserved officers, with Capt Kidwell outlining World War era depot operations and Col Kilbourne detailing national guard assets at Eighth Corps Area.

Ullon Yaviires China Werhes Express Ammenthoreen Col Tony Hnbhor Suemata Tewna Mie Kidwell Quartermaster Corps Teppele Efe Lincoln F. Kilbourne National Guard Eighth Corps Pike Bureau Washington

Youth Injured in Truck Accident Reported

Four year old Robert Luker of 107 Puandena street was injured Saturday on New Travafoly avenue when he lost control of a truck and collided with a fence. He was taken to Tob ork MW. Gren hospital in serious condition with a fracture.

Robert Luker Puandena Mae Mijuro Rontrol Lis Ieivk New Travafoly Avenue Vine Lever Tobork Gren Hospital

Man Dies After Collapse at Barber Shop in Tunis area

Sebastian Tanier, 25, of 424 Weel Nueskalteel, collapsed and died in a barber shop at 415 South Santa More Avenue in Tunis Fuentes on Saturday. Justice of the Peace John Shook and Police Captain A TD investigated and said death likely caused by namcal eines.

Sebastian Tanier Tunis Fuentes South Santa More Avenue Justice of the Peace John Shook Die Donam Namcal Eines

Fight for Navy Budget in Congress This Session

In Washington a debate over Navy funding intensifies as General Board members press for adequate ships and base costs. The push seeks to secure funding in the current session, with lawmakers weighing rationales for expanded naval capacity and readiness.

Wasuingtox D.C Ayith Arattinz Janntlen Altength Congress

Rev E W Schramm to Fill Pulpit at Grace Lutheran

The Ney FE We Schramm will be guest preacher at Grace Lutheran Church this Sunday at 7:30 PM led by Pastor Rev PD Flein. An announcement notes the service and guest speaker details for the local congregation.

E. W. Schramm Ney Schramm Grace Lutheran Church Ff. Flein Annonces

Joyner Re Named to Evangel Post by The Trios

William F. Toyner of San Antonio has been re elected to serve as romroulton tangtlist of the Texas Tinntist convention for JK, 3 announced Saturday.

Joyner Evangel Post William F. Toyner San Antonio Romroulton

Bond Forfeiture On Liquor Charge Set Aside By Court

The court set aside the forfeiture of nine bonds totaling $9,000 in a case against Charles Cravey, a Rendall County farmer. Cravey faced charges for manufacturing whiskey and possessing two stills and 400 gallons of whiskey. Cravey was temporarily absent when the October term began. the court later voided the bond forfeiture and ordered Cravey to plead guilty, with a sentence of one year in the county jail and a $1,000 fine.

Sauuntas Allocuers Charles IT Cravey Rendall Pocellad Ivilern Tudge West Craver Thie County Jait Amd

Texas Professor Lectures Tuesday De

Texas professor at the University of Texas will speak on Central American issues at a monthly Porunt meeting. The event is sponsored by the Xawng Peoyue's league of the Apaiss Achiin syna goxue and starts at 5 p.m. Tuesday. League officers and board members listed include Kron Fink as president Tecarl Dodic Daria Weintraub Neena Cobing tier presidents Jack Alter treasurer Breddin Jecker reporter and board directors MMe Ritelberg Mes. William Altar Toe Schwartz Teanele Tweaks Mia Joe Trubin Dr A. Greenhert Adaline Newding Dase Mosenbors Aetan Wolfson.

Texas Robert Memtzanvers Woirrity Fitch Xawng Peoyue League Kron Fink Tecarl Dodic Daria Weintraub Neena Cobing Jack Alter Creasurer Breddin Jecker Mme Ritelberg Mes William Altar Toe Schwartz Teanele Tweaks Mia Joe Trubin A. Greenhert Adaline Newding Dase Mosenbors Aetan Wolfson

Assault Charged Negro Attorney In Dual Complaints

Two complaints filed Saturday afternoon cite Thia Fes sone intestigator for the fisthien at torner alleging the attorney drew and pointed a pistol. The cases before Justice of the Peace Juii Rs Shock name A. James and J. W. Doncan as complainants with Dr. W. R. Maynard as witness. The charges include unlawfully carrying a pistol and assault with a deadly weapon.

Dliver W. R. Maynard First Commerce Street Fa Lisle

Pastor Marks Fifth Anniversary at Central Toplist Church

Pastor Mineit of Central Toplist church observes the fifth anniversary of his stay. The event marks five years of service at the local church, with church members reflecting on his ministry and community ties.

Mineit Central Toplist Church Bocal Church Sundar

Bandit robs Santh JSlures grocer at cash drawer

A masked bandit entered the Slyntan grocery store on Tommins Avenue after 10 PM and forced manager A Brost and three employees to open the till and safe. About 149 in cash was taken from bundles, with the thief escaping down a well lit street as detectives Frank Moore and Jol Miggina investigated.

Cathly Slyntan Grocere Santh Jslures A. Brost Licen Tommins Avenue Baaardic Fy Stockin Twerleson Sirret Hamls Lovelted Bla Nisral Winn. Voustas Octavia Street Amd J. M. Dottit Plevanotaa Road Che Lanti Vent Hross Jrandit Brost Potion Hilden Vieraloning Beast Bond Frank Moore Jol Miggina

Drive on U S Tax Evaders Pushed

Washington officials say a federal drive against income tax violators will extend nationwide in the coming year. Investigations have gathered extensive evidence in the past four months and will support formal charges in the next months.

U.S Washington 1. C Tan USS Interal Yvernment Canasters United States Trenants Esitenes

Committee Again to Question Kahn on Arts Patronage

Washington report notes Otto Nalin, international banker and arts patron, to testify again about funding for arts and music. The hearing will review finances tied to Intermatjonal Qianker and related donors. Marence Dillon of Dillon Read & Company and officials at Chase National Bank are among witnesses.

Kahn Washington

Kelly Bomber in Mud for 15 Days May Be Dismantled

Fragmentary report from Elmina 40 miles north of Mounton notes the Kelly Bomber in mud since December 15. Dismantling may occur at the site where it rests, with attempts to move aircraft remains and return personnel to San Antonio. Covert operations and landing actions near pine locations are described with stranded planes and aerial maneuvers.

Kelly Elmina San Antonio Lient

Diamonds Seized as Receiver Ordered to Treasury

Towels valued at 11000 were tendered to the US district court in Salurtny when Judge Dual West ordered a seizure of jewelry to the secretary of the treasury. The gems including a Almaond travelet and multiple solitaires were seized by Assistant Collector of Customs HP Catalin on December 40. The jewelry is linked to Mrs Dik linn Bergeson of San Malonio and alleged to have been imported from Mesieo without proper duty. A federal attorney stated the secretary’s order cannot be executed outside the district, and the sale will occur in New York rather than this locale.

United States Districe Salurtny Huders Dual West Diaronda Secretary of the Treasury Ting HP Catalin Diklinn Bergeson San Malonio Mesieo Ain Egbert Schwopne Unitery Norizy Jnifee Schweine Aise New York

Winans Endsorse Community Chest at Fort Sam Houston

Gen. Biwin as a member of the Eighth Corps endorses the post community chest at Fort Sam Houston and urges personnel on duty at corps area headquarters to contribute. Donations are voluntary. The community chest supports Red Cross branches, Salvation Army relief, Girl and Boy Scouts, and other agencies aiding service members and families.

Biwin Em Ciunder Eighth Corps Aers Jina Fort Sam Touston Corps Area Yne Lee Ees Friz Halstead Doris Fort Sam Aeneton Community Chest Fort Sac Houston The Red Cross Arms Relief Association Salvation Acmz W. Cody Army Ymg A Girl Scouts Boy Scouts

Fight on Farmer Debt Holiday Seen in Washington

Washington January 3. A proposal indicates farmers with loans from federal credit agencies will gain a debt holiday when Congress reconvenes Monday. Western opponents seek to amend the administration bill to raise by 100 million dollars the capital of federal land banks and add a former debt holiday provision before the Senate Banking Committee.

Washington USI Raniatariy Congress Senate

Radio Theft Reported At Residence

Smuglay reports the theft of a radio from a home on 929 South I'eeoa. The incident involves Villairess Jr. and A. Almidrex, with notes of a prely on Worth bona atreel Brblay alght.

Villairess Jr South I'eeoa Almidrex

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