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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1932
Page
11
The piece notes extreme heat, dancing teachers, and a photographer inventor at 206 1-2 Ast Houston Street known as G W Clab en. It mentions a 105 degree thermometer, a camera studio crowded with inventions, and a reporter’s view of local characters including J B Macfarlane and Robert L Ripley.
Blondie McClune and Lottie Callahan quarrel over a vanished savings after a street scuffle in their tenement home. When Gert Slattery, Blondie’s sister, intervenes with a shopping bag smack, the fight spills into the hall as Mrs. McClune and Pete, Blondie’s brother‑in‑law, observe the commotion amid the cluttered, worn rooms of the family home.
In a memory laden note the writer recalls Ripley figures and a local old newsboy at Woolworths corner by Alamo plaza. The piece mentions autographed items and the town’s shops with Sunday displays as the heat of the day is noted.
Three years after publicizing a man with the Ws-Finlo circus, he returns to town for a rest amid talk of fatigue. Talbot the book man is back from St Louis, Gus Duerter, a local fixer, noted as deceased recently, while Lat the sunspots and extreme weather dominated 12 years of heat and floods in South Texas. Edwin Seay and Demthy Minar travel to Trauston for an exhibition, as police report a postcard from Acuna hints at the lingering Rio Grande tensions.
A report states Maz Dow, formerly of 18d Nedmant wheel, was found dead near Decatur, Texas, Monday. Police, after initial inquiry, are seeking details about the victim and circumstances surrounding the death. The body was discovered several miles from Brenly. Further investigation is underway.
Police reported a shooting at a tax-dance on Laredo Street where Ed Rodrigues, 24, was wounded in the right knee after a quarrel with suspect Tom Dowharn, 42, who was arrested and charged with burglary and attempted larceny. The incident followed Rodrigues being denied entry by officer S Martinez. The atmosphere included a spate of petty crimes as officers handled robberies and prowler reports in Fort Sem Houston and Pecos Street.
Federal Judge Duval Went delayed a Monday hearing on the Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Improvement District No 1 motion for $18,000 in advance funds amid a receivership dispute. The case centers on debts tied to the defunct Wheeler Kelly Hagny Trust and claimed water assessments totaling $30,000 to $42,000. The judge indicated the receiver needs $16,000 now held by the defunct company, with creditor claims to be established first.
Southern Pacific Lines announces a new diet friendly dining car service on all routes between New Orleans and San Francisco and New Orleans to New York. Trained cooks and dieticians prepare meals to suit dietary needs and calories. meals served in drawing room sections on the dining car.
Kenneth Wendler publicity man for the chamber of commerce arranged Pictures Af Gan Antonio and the Southwest for shipment to Stuttgart Germany on Tuesday after receipt of a request from the Deukrenes AS Attalnnid Invaiut. The request stated that photographs of icons from all parts of the world were reproduced by the ALi ANA variety in Germany and other countries.
CashMen G. Menke and Eastman faced inconsistent marks in 400 and 440 events, with times ranging from the mid 46s to around 49 seconds. The author argues human timing is fallible and urges immediate adoption of electrical timing to ensure accurate results across intercollegiate and Olympic trials.
Zon holds a one point lead in the Long Beach national Olympic boat race eliminations as Eddie Finks Zow of Long Beach placed first in the second race yesterday. Gilbert Gray of New Orleans is second with right points and Erwin Thorne of Long Island is third with six points after finishing second yesterday. Two more races remain today and tomorrow to determine the U S representative for the Olympic games.
Three of the nation’s top ranked tennis stars began play today in the first annual tournament at Huntington. The event drew a wealth of collegiate talent as spectators gathered to watch the opening matches.
A chaotic baseball summary highlights the Yankees beating the White Sox 6 to 4 as Babe Ruth suffers a leg injury limiting his playing time. Detroit dominates a doubleheader 2 to 1 as Gerald Walker shines with five hits. St Louis and Boston each win, while Philadelphia upends Pittsburgh in extras. A note on Samuel H. Gabies marks his 60-year railway mail career milestone.
A black tailed rattlesnake found nine feet high in a cedar tree near the Witile Memorial, shot by Haafgen, son of Peter P. Yeon, and displayed at the museum. The event draws attention to the rarity of black tailed rattlesnakes and notes their unusual arboreal behavior.
San Antonio report notes Samuel Patterson will address the Lions at a local gathering. The event, arranged by M. Riley Wrath, features entertainment by Norman Louis Peterson with an Indian chub performance and a focus on grain interests.
A local paper now prints in English and Italian under Francesco Bellandi. Published on Tidorosa street near the first page, the brief note says it is sweet and loyal to the country. The papern has been selected as the noted paper.
Advocates for changing the Robertson Inn will meet at the Gunter hotel Wednesday at noon to hear a report by Glande Y. Birkhead recently retired from New York after talks with spokesmen of several large ancientice companies. The meeting aims to gauge legislative support ahead of a September session.
Federal agents testified about entering Louis Davalos home in the 1000 block of West Poplar, where two stills, three barrels of mash whiskey and a case of bees were seized. Leonard Brown, attorney, criticized searches as officers described observing reflections through drawn shades and noted prior liquor convictions and a $1500 bond for Davalos.
New signs posted in the federal building bar agents solicitors and other salespeople from all rooms corridors and lobbies except roof and basement. Postmaster P G Lucas distributed the signs and officials note civil service rules prohibit employee political activity on federal property.
G. M. Collier of Washington, representing the U S department of agriculture, says hay quality has improved remarkably due to early spring mowing and meadow raking. He met with Texas hay supervisor GC Funk to discuss regional progress and competitiveness with South Texas prairie hay.
Jui Mendiola, linked to seizing four stills on a northwest ranch near Smithson Valley, had bond cut from 1000 to 400. United States District Attorney Hallman said Mendiola has been in custody three weeks and likely to remain, as the grand jury returns in October. He and two others face conspiracy to violate federal prohibitions.
Blondie laments missing wages saved from her meager earnings. She plans to buy a dress for work while tensions about Lottie's affairs loom. Gerl and Pete exchange wary remarks as Blondie improvises and contemplates her next move.
Clayton Edward Lange an oil drilling contractor filed for voluntary bankruptcy in federal court Tuesday. He lists $21 817.19 unsecured liabilities and $64 00 in assets, all exempt, including his homestead at 322 Car Hahan Street, furniture valued at $2000, $50 of clothing and an automobile. Lange has operated in Pettus Luling Seguin and Southwest Texas.
Charles A Ammen a Boerne pioneer aged 83 died late Monday at his Boerne home after 28 years in Bexar County He was known in San Antonio and Southwest Texas and survived by his widow two sons Jack Ammen and Adolph Ammen of Washington DC and two daughters Mrs Fritz Retnhard of Boerne and Mrs Paul Hein of Traylor Funeral plans awaited arrival of relatives
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