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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1932
Page
11
An incomplete column references Jeff Davin in San Antonio and a court proceeding in Bexar County. It mentions Griff Potter and a columnist’s peculiarities with a misfired obituary tone. Details are fragmentary and difficult to verify.
A vivid reminiscence of Bexar county's Thirty-seventh District court with ornate surroundings and past incidents. Tales recall a heated clash between attorneys, a swinging com cob pipe, bailiffs swooning, and a missing confession found in the press room as reporters note locked doors to preserve press rooms.
A fragmented report describes a police station scene with a press fee, a guitarist policeman using a phone, a detective at a chair, and two shine boys playing checkers. It notes Poh Chvangugh, Samimerh Deng manager, a former boxer, and Mayor C M Chambera amid an office cluttered with toy elephants and numbers in Democratic colors.
Robert B Green of Wudeeztlsy LiNi Miu Ming at 124 Sherman Street received 15 stab wounds while seated in a chair when an intruder entered her home. Alvin Stokes of 2101-2 Sherman Place sustained a shoulder wound. James Ward of 424 Live Oak Street was treated for a wound from a knife or pick as police investigated the incident.
Two boys aged 12 and another youth were taken into Juvenile authorities after allegedly bombarding a car on a Wednesday morning. Police turned them over following detainment at headquarters and a Fire Department report.
The 94 year old Lincoln resident at 11 North Pine Street recalls voting history from James K. Polk to Abraham Lincoln and earlier. He says his memory reaches back to childhood, details 19th century campaigns, and expresses hope to vote Roosevelt despite aging and a long party loyalty hurt by perceived moneyed interests.
A crowd of more than 100 gathered at Koehler Park Tuesday evening under the An-Conia Fence association to hear Capt. C. Bepham present the military view on disarmament. Women from several organizations spoke, including Mrs. Olin W. Archer, E. Adame, Mrs. A. J. Welner, Mrs. Jarah Schmidt, Pearl Johnson, and Leliet Richter, representing groups active in the peace movement.
Reports describe a prize Jersey herd owned by Dr. P. Thompson at a Beast County farm with production figures for May, including 2140 pounds of milk and 68.4 pounds of fat. The feature mentions other dairy stock, the Fairland Formenter medal, and local names amid a garbled, low-coherence account.
L A Woods county superintendent of McLennan and state education candidate spoke Tuesday night at the Plaza hotel in San Antonio urging equal rights for public school children. He was introduced by Waco High principal J A Gildenheimer, with Mrs Jease Bettel and others present. A large local delegation and educators attended, including J C Cochran San Antonio schools superintendent.
The city commission approved a $50,000 appropriation to pay two $25,000 notes held by Frost and Alamo National banks reducing the 1981 fund indebtedness to $325,000. Tax Commissioner Bushick estimated about 33 percent of uncollected taxes would cover the remaining debt. An ordinance approved Alamo National as a city depository for 1932, with $182,300 in notes pledged to be secured in a safety deposit box by Mayor Chambess.
An unnamed narrator describes a tense morning after a lingering, unspoken rift between Dwight, Sarah, and Sarita. Doors open, apologies whispered, and a sense of fate unsettles their strained reunion as a journey resumes with wary hope and fragile ties.
Five Holado children aged 3 to 10 were removed from their mother’s custody after a court order. Judge Anderson had ruled for custody to their father Antes Bolado, but the children resisted, crying and clinging to their mother. Deputies eventually forced the children into a car for transfer.
A telegram asking for support to retain 2000 army officers was sent Wednesday to Speaker John N Garner by the chamber of commerce. It urged that the army cannot afford drastic personnel reductions and noted a similar message to Congressman Richard Eleberg from the Fourteenth district, signed by I B Clegg, chairman of military affairs.
A Wednesday meeting between Mayor O. M. Chambers H. Ochs and Porter Whaley of the chamber of commerce set plans for 250 volunteer school teachers to assist in collecting delinquent taxes. The aim is to speed tax collections and redeem scrip paid by taxpayers.
City commission approves 190714 dollars to cover merchants’ bills. Frugal host guide suggests quick party foods and menus with cold meats and apple dessert. Ginger snap garnished baked apples recipe included.
The report lists several thefts including six wild ducks for decoys at W A Hetiell’s address and a mattress plus hatrack at Maneia Villeda’s home. An attempted safe robbery at Buick company on Venth and Broadway is noted with clothing stolen from Greg Peverly’s residence.
The postmaster P G Lucas oversaw a sale of about 1000 baby chicks driven by flood disruption. Boxed chicks, in transit to towns cut off by floodwater, were auctioned to local dealers to prevent loss. Many had sat at the focal post office since Saturday. shipments to Uvalde Kerrville were affected.
Justice of the Peace J F Onion withheld his verdict Wednesday morning in the death of Harry C Terry a 49 year old hotel employee who died at the county hospital after being shot in the right temple at the hotel. State evidence pending receipt from Mrs Louise Terry.
Lady recalls suffering with hard red pimples on the face that festered and burned, causing disfigurement and shame. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and a facial rinse, about two months of treatment led to complete healing. The ad cites Helen Smith of Winston Salem and lists Cuticura products and sample offers.
Co M T Q students at Camp Bulls begin three days of field drills ending July 14 with a closing camp review. About 200 medals and caps will be awarded for military subjects and activities. Charles Z Ridgeway of San Antonio served as regimental commander during the corps review. Essay and oratorical contests Friday will award gold silver and bronze medals. Essay topic: A Letter to a Prospective C M T C Student. Oratorical topic: What C M T C Means to Be.
The M C A boys camp on the Guadalupe River 16 miles above Kerrville returned to its normal routine on Wednesday. Campers were kept in cabins during the flood but officials said the area was not endangered. Cabins sit 60 feet above the river and are located a safe distance from the flood peak.
A 100 year old Merrie England riding costume, donated by Mrs. Henry Huykendal, showcases sober black English cheviot with a fitted waist, full knee-length skirt, and side saddle era design. The jacket tapers at the waist while a mysterious hanging strap suggests saddle horn use.
Flood relief efforts prompt care for stranded campers as the Girl Scout camp near Comfort begins tearing down. Several girls and counselors report no damage to the camp though activities will be limited for the final week. A few from Corpus Christi and locals helped stranded visitors, with one man and others arriving home late in the week after being stranded for two days.
Veterans and supporters in San Antonio hear a call to attend two meetings at Maverick pit Gransway and Tenth street Wednesday at 7:30 p m. O W Hughes O W Rayner and G W Schultz organize the expedition and have opened a tee seal office at 18 Raat Houston.
In San Antonio residents fight the three cent postage by stamping letters with two cent stamps and rushing mail before the rate change. Postmaster assistant J W Patter says about half of Wednesday’s mail posted after midnight Tuesday must be returned. Stamp meters are upgraded to read three percent additions, with large machines altered to handle the rate shift. Local firms face charges for differences and air mail rates rise to eight cents for the first ounce and thirteen cents for each additional ounce. Registered mail and COD packages see fee increases up to eight cents for insured items.
Department of Justice officers on Wednesday informed sheriff that Trofllo Munoz alias Pablo Munoz, wanted in Chicago for jumping 38000 bond on a grand larceny charge, admitted in 1824 to being an escaped convict from Huntsville. He escaped from Caldwell county after a burglary sentence and is alleged to be living under Teoflla Mares in Chicago.
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