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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
17
A stray column mixes gossip on writing, teaching to swim, and a peculiar sighting of rats and snakes at RF Harvey’s South Flores residence. It touches on a manager’s rumored compass in Smith-Young Tower, dancing tips by Bud Nash, and a young shopper’s bracelet versus a baby dress purchase at a Five and Ten.
A narrator recalls a shriveled figure by a San Fernando church and laurel bushes on Alamo Heights as memories surface of a local family. Somrano alleges Clyde Wantland and 14 children, adopted over time, with Mrs Wantland famously loving children, though Spo et later claims only two adoptions remain.
A four verdict of death by suicide was returned Thursday by Judge John P. Onton in Utcon Viection court. Mary C Terry, 40, found dead in a hotel room was identified as a former civil engineer.
About three hundred Negro visitors are expected in San Antonio to attend the United Brotherhood of Friendship and the GiMars convention. The event will take place July 36 at the Myaterium, with gatherings at the Bégis auditorium.
The San Antonio Board of Education will redeem war warrants issued to cover school and city taxes. Paul Scholz and Tax Commissioner Frank Bushick revealed that warrants can be redeemed only with legal tender. Redemption of overdue warrants may begin this month as the board reduces indebtedness to banks. A canvass by 260 to 420 teachers will visit delinquent taxpayers to urge payment so Wyalt scrip can be redeemed. Mayor Chambers and chamber leaders agreed that coercion won’t be used and teachers will seek tax payments for both city and school taxes.
A 170 pound electric motor valued at 150 dollars and a sample case of candy worth about 46 dollars were reported stolen from a materials yard in the 300 block of Tra avenue and from Aamo plaza. Police were informed by E. Dickey of 218 Eleanor street and by A. Gurl of 502 Peach street. An automobile jack was also reported stolen by B. L. Dempsey of 441 South Esa Street. A motorcycle side car was stolen, according to a report by HC Smith of 1200 West Commerce Street.
Dozens of children from the San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society presented Judge W W McGrory of the Ninety fourth district court with a gavel plaque after hours. The youngster Carol, age 2, delivered the gift seated on the bench while playing with the judge’s watch.
Ex bookkeeper Em Hii narrates a troubled life seeking money and stability. She discusses longing for decent clothes, housing, and a partner, while doubting fidelity and happiness. The voice shows frustration, dependency, and a hunger for a safer future amid chaotic circumstances.
Local officials report a bid to bolster the Y M C A funds with $150 raised by the mayor and $1,500 allocated from street maintenance and city budgets. A committee led by Simp, chairman of the city board, visited the mayor to secure the payments and confirm funding for the auditorium opening.
Capt Fortiers plans air travel to Jey field Grand Prairie for inspection of Elelth Corps reserves. On Tuesday July he will tour reserve stations, then depart to Mineral Wells Fort Worth Fort Logan Calit Fork Warren and Fort Bills Clark for further oversight.
The court orders the plant from the road be extended to May 1 and to be discussed at a meeting. South Hida Improvement Highland Park Baptist at 1 o'clock Friday night has been called by the president of the group.
Gen Winans issued orders to stop dangerous hedgehopping flying by army aviators in the Eighth. Maj Gen Edin B Witenes, commander of the turps prep, said disciplinary action will be taken for any low or dangerous flights where aircraft identity is known. The notice was sent to Flying Moids and national guard flying instructors in Houston and Denver after multiple complaints.
Mrs. Nola Panton of Cuero Texas, widow of World War I veteran Boyce Panton, sues the United States for ten thousand dollars claiming a claim under her late husband’s war risk insurance policy. The suit notes Boyce enlisted in 1917 and served in France before illness led to his death.
The Sunday Light prints Lucky Bucks play money starting next Sunday July 10 in the color comic section. Bucks come in 1 9 5 and 10 denominations with pictures of Popeye Barney Google and others in rainbow colors. They cost nothing and can be cut out and saved or used as tokens for rides and events.
A custody case involves Jack Wright of 531 Cumberland Read. A $5 fine and $1 costs were assessed. Incorporation court Thursday remitted the charge of negligent collision after Mayor C. M. Chambers intervened, as the mother pressed to serve the sentence in place of her son.
Taylor, a recognized local artist, is formally admitted to practice in federal court. Deputy clerk Mrs. Welden records the ceremony as Taylor joins the bar amid notes of earlier fears by a Sterozeapher and reports of a recent county lawsuit.
European chapter president of American Life Insurance with headquarters in the city, E. Thecker, will depart Sunday for a nationwide journey. He intends to visit several offices and discuss company plans with local managers and agents.
Joseph P. Smith, real estate commissioner of California, will address a special meeting of the San Antonio Real Estate Board in the Pan American room at the Gunter hotel today at 7:45 p.m. Smith formerly lived in Texas and was named California commissioner in 1931.
An account book with 400 dollars of uncollected bills was taken from C B White dairyman’s parked car on Fredericksburg Road. Other thefts reported include jewelry from Herman Gierspeck’s home and a purse with 25.25 dollars found hidden under a mattress by city detectives Hardcastle and Amacker.
Screen souvenirs of Conopians will be the feature of the Priday luncheon program at the Plaza hotel. Denman will be chairman. Musical entertainment will be provided by Bin Mune Bump, Willen Mae Brie.
Five blooms appeared on a cereus plant at the home of Mrs. M. F. Kirkpatrick 314 Preston Avenue Wednesday night. The plant blooms annually and always shows five blossoms, witnesses said.
Several residents were hospitalized or treated after mishaps. Carrie Mae Phillips, Martha Medina, Oscar Hernandez, P. E. Moses, and Genevieve Burnal sustained injuries from doors, swallowed bones, or falls. Catherine Payne burned hands on hot grease. J M Stace and Tendel Vendels were treated for facial injuries following a sidewalk fall.
W Huerd Hargis 19 son of Dr and Mrs W H Hargis 1715 Shook Ave received notice Thursday from Texas University examining board that he was passed favorably for entrance to medicine at Galveston He just completed his second year at the university and will go to Galveston this fall A graduate of Main Avenue High School he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta at the university
Medina may see the waters of Medina Lake flow over the spillway Sunday as the Jake River rises 28 feet since Friday. With 12 feet to go and the Jake still rising, it likely will be the first spillway overflow in 13 years.
The San Antonio forecast notes continued scattered showers for the next 24 hours after a storm period that began last Thursday. Rain totaled 4.26 inches by Thursday, with 416 inches over seven days, exceeding monthly norms. Weather officials discuss sun spot activity as a possible contributing factor, while meteorology admits uncertainty in linking solar activity to Earth weather.
George Perkins, first lieutenant in the reserve corps, will report at Fork Sam Houston on July 15 for two weeks of active duty with the Die division. The announcement was made Thursday.
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