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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1932
Page
10
The Light staff struggle to fill daily space for Jatt De vis while Mr Juan Heroié McLean, the radio editor, takes vacation. Nervous habits and a strained tone mark the effort as the column remains a difficult task for the writers and readers alike.
A reflective notice explains the departure of Mr. McLean’s annual piece and describes the struggle to fill the gap with a humor laden column. It notes Mr. Jeff Davis left two weeks ago for vacation and hints at the ongoing adjustments during the Carnegie era period.
A fragment from a satirical column discusses the fallout of Mr. Davis's private life with Bir and Cityford Potter. The piece notes a disordered desk and a planned staff rotation for "Around the Plates" but reveals the reportorial staff is exhausted. It details lighthearted attempts to fill the page with contributions from staff members and hints at editorial improvisation to bridge the gap.
The San Antonio Light teams with HBO Majestic to launch a six day kiddie contest for coloring Subny animals from Frank Buck's Bring Em Back Alive. Each day offers 30 prize passes, with weekly entries judged by the Animal Editor. top colors win grand prizes including multi month tickets for two. Submit by Wednesday noon and watch tomorrow’s paper for another drawing.
In Dallas today Mrs Willie Silver Menderson aged 5 was shot to death and her husband William A Henderson aged 47 was wounded probably fatally in their bedroom. Neighbors reported a heated argument before a scream. The gun lay near Henderson and the body lay sprawled across the bed.
A round table discussion on matters related to dairying was held at noon Monday at the Institute hotel. E B Nelawanger, F Taylor of the Golds Bax Poultry Journal, and H B Brealdent of the Poultry Pr hours association spoke.
A fragmented contract note outlines annual payment by the city to an entity named Alamo for ongoing maintenance and power line work along Woodlawn avenue and Marys priest. The readable portions mention prepayment and city upkeep responsibilities under northern section terms.
Fire Captain I received injuries to the right hand while fighting flames in the rear of a store run by Mr. Kanner at 417 West Commerce Street. The cause was undetermined. Firefighters also ran 15 miles to the Carlson farm for a haystack fire and dealt with a clothes fire at Mrs. Butler’s home at 601 Ripley Street.
Mrs Francia Vanesdal of 1021 West Rosewood Avenue reported being abducted by three men on Frio City road. She said they forced her from the car, robbed her of a 4 nod and a $45 watch, and dumped her along the road before being returned to the city by a passing motorist.
A thief stole a watch from Nomex D. Dawkins while he swam at the Slade pool in Fourth Garden Houston on Sunday. Dawkins, a high profile Postal Inspector, helped lead attempts to track down the violators. San Antonio officers joined the hunt Monday as the case progressed.
In a statewide effort to encourage citizen turnout this year, the San Antonio chamber of commerce received a letter urging support for a voter mobilization campaign. The document describes cross-state collaboration and emphasizes civic participation, aiming to boost engagement in upcoming elections.
Red Cross relief head Albert Evans directs a 300 strong town militia in Tilden to combat typhus and floodwater danger. George Smith reports no deaths among 900 residents, two small rowboats ferry food from Christine, and Evans and Hensley organize citizen committees to guard against contaminated wells as food runs low and goats and livestock are killed for sustenance.
The San Antonio post office will add 22 temporary postal clerks and carriers as part of a government economy furlough plan. The revelation notes the expected staffing change amid cost-cutting measures.
Monday introduces a five day furlough plan where employees take unpaid days off. Extra temporary workers will fill in about three hours daily during these vacations, paid at five cents per hour. Regular staff reportedly retain some hours while overall pay is reduced. Robert S. Hedges notes the move shifts from a five day week to a vacation-based schedule.
A damaged ad offers Marian Martin patterns for women and children with sizes 16 to 20, price lists, and a catalog order form. It promotes affordable garments and a full catalog including dresses, housewear, and accessories, with a pottery department mention and an address at 2911 Broadway.
Frank A Long eighty seven of 822 West Russell Place died from self inflicted gunshot wounds. Two forty four caliber bullets were found near the heart and a pistol nearby. Justice of the Peace Shock says Long left a note naming funeral plans. Survived by wife Mary Long a son Frank A Long Jr a daughter Mrs John M Willems and four brothers Dan P Long W T P R Long and P H Long. Burial arrangements pending.
City council meeting allocated 70000 to cover payrolls merchants bills and miscellaneous charges. An additional 4500 was set aside for extra payrolls 3525.42 for beneficiaries of fire and police pensions 225 for damages from construction at West South Presa street and 8 to Bremker for damages to fruit trees.
David A. Lown re signed as vlee commander at Almine past of the American Legion and transferred membership to Comal post No. 179 at New Braunfels. He was elected one of seven delegates to the state convention at Corpus Christi August 1 to 9. AO. Babiu heads the delegation, with a drum and bugle corps of 30 pieces set to accompany to Corpus Christi. Police asked aid to locate Leonard Gleason 18 missing since last night from Ganilio Street.
Miss Katherine Flowers reported a purse containing 57 dollars lost from a car on the highway between San Antonio and Sutherland Springs Surplas. F G Smith at St Anthony hotel reported a 1500 dollar diamond ring missing, later found by detectives in a bureau drawer. Other incidents include a 50 dollar watch stolen while swimming, polo sticks and roller skates stolen from stables, 375 from a prowler robbery at a hotel, and a 40 dollar radio stolen from Mary Villegas.
Guards from the state penitentiary Monday left San Antonio with 48 prisoners. The group included Joe Escobar, sentenced to 40 years for the murder of his father in law, Thomas Donovan, and Tearlin Mantox, an escaped Caldwell county convict captured last week by Sheriff Albert Hausser after ten years at liberty.
San Antonio police radio will air a continuous test from 6 to 11 p m Monday under a federal radio commission order. Sergeant F R Halloran will conduct the tests including news items and instructions to radio cars.
The first in a series of mass meetings by the Working Man's organization will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Washington Square. Secretary K P Liltegren notes the event and urges attendance.
Sam Houston bank proposes interest free loans to Fort Sam Houston army officials and students due to discharge Thursday. Plan covers rail travel for those returning home if Congress delays army appropriation, with railroads paid later. Some evacuees relying on mileage for gas and clothing costs await Washington reply.
Half of the owners along the proposed Highway 66 right of way from San Antonio to Mineral Wells have signed over property. Porter Whaley, chamber of commerce manager, received a letter from County Commissioner Robert F. Uhr noting this progress and expressing hope the remaining land will be acquired for the state highway within weeks.
Detectives A FP Dresom and B Cantu arrested one suspect and seek another in connection with the theft of a typewriter belonging to the Alamo Building and Lean association.
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