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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1932

Page

9

Story of Folies Girl Begins Today

Blondie McClune warns Lettie Callahan against picking up strangers as they leave Lacy's dry goods. A flashy roadster with two men intrigues them and Blondie, uneasy, debates joining but backs away. The night reveals Lettie changing, Blondie unsettled by her friend's behavior and the car scene outside.

Lettie Blondie McClune Lettie Callahan Lacy Louie Bigndie Alantin Blondie Lottie Roadster Pops Lacy's Arl Blordia Blondir Dottie Shin Tim Max Tve Ped

Algnor Nic Dorahgvictias Legal Star in San Antonio

A local San Antonio Public Service company pilot from Italy named Nic Dorahgvictias rose from street errands to study law. He attended public school, married, and started a legal career after reading in rough brown volumes on mortgages. He remains a motor truck driver while practicing at office 214 in the Kempmoon building.

Algnor Nic Dorahgvictias San Antonio Public Service Company Italy Iheland Glaser Apaghatli Buby Obetti Nic P. S Kempmoon Building

Odd Times of Bicycles in James Memorial Collection

Charles James of 408 West Houston Street houses a collection of antique bicycles in his shop. He recently unearthed a front high-wheel model with a tiny rear wheel and a wobbling back wheel that tips riders forward on bumps. A four-seater from the 1840s also sits in the back, its origins unclear but preserved in the collection.

Charles James West Houston Street Dad James James Memorial

Four Seater Bicycle Lore and Political Promenade

A fragmentary memory recalls four seater bicycle racing with college boys in knitwear and pipe smoke, then shifts to a political scene with Speaker John Garner visiting San Antonio en route to a rally. It notes Cactus Jack's congressional bid, and an opponent facing hostile reception in a Garner town, beginning his speech with a bold start.

Daisy John Garner Antonio Congress Garner Tilden Texas Ube Une Eltigeng Neal Garner

Political rally chaos hints at town politics

Fragmentary OCR text describes a rally scene with a crowd shouting, a figure dragged to a platform, and a speech turning into a political rally. It mentions names like Hareld Pap and On a dohney Davis, with scattered references to locals, lawyers, and a Majesticlis week, all amid unsettled town political tension.

Early Morning Bootlegger Arrest in San Antonio

A young Mexican woman, dressed in black, was halted by San Antonio Prohibition agents on Ballnas Street for delivering two quarts of whiskey. She admitted the delivery, claimed $2 per liquor, and pleaded guilty before U.S. officials. Separate dry agents nabbed Emelion with beer at a South Concho residence, finding beer and bottles. a $600 bond was not posted. City detectives found more beer and bottles at a St Charles home. Federal officers continued case investigations.

S An Antonio Waha M. Bundey Ballnas Street Woran Francis Gonsdles United States Catnanls Paul A. Lockhars Bhe Emelion South Concho Lerma St Charles Street

Darden Urges Women Work to Repeal Eighteenth Amendment

Mrs. Ida M. Darden of Fort Worth argues women must active ly oppose the eighteenth amendment to undo prohibition. She claims women’s involvement helped craft police enforcement and calls on women to mobilize now with San Antonio supporters. Darden’s committee includes Dr. Mary King Robbie Dr. W B Russ Fred Fishback and others.

Darden Ida M. Darden Fort Worth Jnr Montag Dargey San Adtama Mary King Robbie W. B. Russ Fred Fishback J. IL. Lapham Mary Carroll G. Zellweger Fritz Schild Jack Horner Albert Horath Adelph Eisner E. Laubscher

Woman Appointed to Pension Board

Miss Rudh Pollan will be appointed to membership on the city’s pension board as recommended by pensioners and endorsed by Mayor C. M. Chambers. The appointment replaces John Bofle whose term expired. Pollan is not a pensioner but is closely connected to the fund through her father.

Rudh Pollan C. M. Chambers Phil Wright Miss Pollan John Bofle

Dry Chief Leaves on Vacation Trip

Verne Miller deputy takes over as president for Lae elrich, leaving San Antonio Sunday for a four week absence. J. J. Haley, a local agent, designated to act in Miller's place during the officer's absence.

Verne Miller Laeelrich San Antonio J. J. Haley Miller Inttar

Chain Crushed Youths in Accident at Local Hospital

Trinacia Eslaca, 14, of 114 South Laredo Street, was sent to Robert B. Greng Hospital Monday after being involved in a crushing incident at a local ice cream parlor. The report notes injuries to the youth and references a second involved party.

Trinacia Eslaca South Laredo Street Robert B.greng Hospital Crshed Tone Star Teo Romany

Old Frigate Reproduced In Exact Scale Model

A detailed model of the United States frigate Consribation nears completion under Capt. G. Gundon of Gordon 167 Groveland Place. After about 18 months of work, six more months are needed to finish, with yards and lifeboats yet to be added. The deck features precise cannons and a firing gun.

G. Keith Gordon Groveland Place Gordon United States G. Keith

Three Laredo Girls Return to County Jail in Misadventure

Three Laredo girls who appropriated a car arrived in San Antonio. Deputy Sheriff Gilbert Daleck acted as a reception committee at the Bexar County jail for a brief viewing of the city before they were returned to Laredo by Sheriff Tye Condren. Blalock, driving on Filo City road, heard a radio message from the police station requesting Condren’s arrest of the girls. he then seized custody and Condren proceeded toward San Antonio, sending the arrest request and arriving after the girls were taken to the jail.

Laredo Carat County San Antena Gilbert Daleck Bexar County Tye Condren Blalock Filo City Ollée Mela Condren Blniock Tnd San Antonio Alsoc Wey

Absentee Voting Surges Beyond Last Year at Courthouse

A late rush at the courthouse absentee voting booths pushed this year’s total past last year’s 592. By mid morning 127 persons had cast ballots, bringing the tally toward the expected final total as voting closes at 6 p.m.

Frure

Adventists Hear Foreign Worker at 8 A Encampment

J E Christman associate secretary of the general conference of Seventh Day Adventists told the celporteurs institute at the Peacock Military academy encampment that South America is open to Christian literature and open to converts. He has spent seven years in the mission field there and noted 25 600 Adventists in the continent with about ten thousand of them among the Teaa Indians. Adventist headquarters for the continent are in Buenos Aires with Spanish publishing in Buenos Aires and Portuguese publishing in Sao Paulo.

America J. E. Christman General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists Peacock Military Academy Christman South America Adventist Huenos Aires Muenos Aires Sao Paulo

So. Presa Widening Slated Controversy Begins

A postponement on the proposed widening of South Presa Street is discussed. A Hat Wells Emprovement meeting is set for 8 p m Monday at 541% South Presa Street to consider the Beretta Engineering survey on a new sewage disposal system.

South Presa Street Beretta Engineering Company

Deputy U S Marshal Back at Desk After Flood Escape

Deputy U.S. Marshal Wills Johnson returned to his desk in the federal building Monday following a daring escape from the flooded area near Tiley. He had been pulled from danger after four cars an airplane and a train aided his evacuation.

U.S Wills Johnson

Contest Winners To Be Announced In Upcoming Papers

Winners of last Friday's colored Apunad contest will be announced in Tuesday's papers. Along with the winners from Saturday, grand pile winners will be named on Wednesday.

Tueaday

Caller Saves Baby From Drowning in Bath Tub

A baby was rescued from drowning in a bath tub after a family incident in Mt. ans. Hyvold Daan and Laene, child of Mrs. Lester Dixon, were present with Harold and Gene. A neighbor alerted bystanders and the baby survived without serious injury.

Caller Baby Hyvold Daan Mt. Ans Lester Dixon Hays Street Wren B. Rive Puliel Harold Nna Gene Pallee Fleaman Wisencetyn

Kleberg Campaign Swing Through Kendall Blanco and Comal

Richard M. Kleberg Democratic candidate for the Fourteenth district greeted by supporters at a Kendall county reception. He plans visits to Guadalupe and other towns, radio address on WOAT, speeches in Floresville Kenedy Taft and Corpus Christi, then returns to San Antonio for a closing campaign address and another WOAT radio broadcast.

Richard M. Kieberg Fourteenth Ainformal Guder Halel For Kendall Blanco Comal San Antonio Committee of John N. Garner Kleberg Guadalupe County Sequin Woat Ploresville Kenedy Taft Iater Corpus Christi Mondricks Hoth Haymarket Plaza

Veterans to Get Leave From Army for Encampment

War Department grants leave to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars now in service for the national encampment. The event will be held in Sacramento, California, from August 26 to September 2.

Veterans of Foreign Wars War Departments Saccamento Calif

Air Corps Reserve Promotion for William F. Leberan

Promotion to the Air Corps Reserve announced by Eighth Corps area headquarters names William F. Leberan of WL West Russell place as a promoted officer. The wording notes his prior rank and affiliation within the Air Corps Reserve.

Air Corps Reserve William F. Leberan West Russell Place Cap Air Corps Eighth Corps

Burglars Open Magnolia Safe at Magdella Petrolount

Thieves forced entry at the Magdella Petrolount company station on Elevonthateret and Broadway, worked the safe combination, and escaped with 44.42 dollars. Police were notified Monday.

Magdella Petrolount Company Elev

Postal rate hikes and fees under new treasury order

A Federal notice from F A Filton, third assistant postmaster general, outlines rising costs for domestic money orders and permits. Money orders up to $20 will cost 13 cents, a $2.50 order now 6 cents, and $20 plus orders vary by amount. Third class mail permits rise to $10, second class mail entries cost $100, and reentries for lapsed applications cost $20. No prior permits were issued on a fee basis for entering newspaper mail.

Treasury San Antonio Post F. A.filton Fes Mowil

Forged Sheriff Name Chase Ends in Arrest in San Antonio

Sheriff Hausser chased a man who forged the name Alvert Hausser on checks totaling $10, aided by a parolee recently released from forgery. The suspect was captured after a pursuit near Alamo and South Presa streets, with checks valued at $6 and $4 connected to the incident.

Hausser Alvert Asusser Alber Heusser Alamo South Presa San A Fonio Cue Liter

Boerné murder suspect arrested in Los Angeles barber shop

Frank Strickland, sought by Boerne Sheriff Id Bierschwale for the 1997 Feliz Frank slaying, was nabbed Monday in a Los Angeles barber shop by Detectives J. G. Rulwke and L.A. Winhemison. He will be delivered to Sheriff Blerschwale. Fritz Hank was shot at a Boerne area farm home on November 7, 1931, as men arrived in a car and opened fire. one man has since been convicted and sentenced.

Boerné L.A Frank Strickland Id Bierschwale Boerne Feliz Frank Martamoras Street J. G. Rulwke L.a.winhemison Blerschwale Fritz Hank Boertie Blink

Thieves Purloin Ebony Clock From Vacant West Myrtle House

Police report a theft of an ebony clock from 415 West Myrtle Street. Mrs. J. M. Landis and M. Frank Baker Jr provided details at the scene. A leather can with papers and a cash registry were noted missing amid confusing fragments and witness accounts.

West Myrtle Street J. M. Landis Purton Avenue M. Frank Baker Jr West Arsenal Street Y. M. GA DeLeon Iitonaton Street

Untitled fragment on runners and spectators at Stanford trials

A garbled report describes American tryouts and a white race narrative at Stanford with mentions of Buckner, Washington, and Finns, plus confusion over who performed well. The piece reflects crowd mood and editor comments about the event.

East Bakersfield Calif Stanford Glymme Gdaes Sploredt Myad Bucker T Washington Boyn U. 9

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