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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1932

Page

29

Fire destroys Amin ve amid Long Beach disaster

A late night fire destroyed one barge and threatened a flotilla off Long Beach as crews battled flames aboard the wrecked vessels. Police investigated a related slaying as a shipboard incident left several injured and the coast guard and navy swift to assist the endangered passengers and crew.

Ben Pedro Mdemblers Long Beach Ita Los Angeles Chiles Bozeman Rase Isle John Miley Batee Jolinne Smith Alle E. A. Orette Coast Guard Navy

ICLUBS San Antonio Review No 3 Featuring Local Societies

ICLUBS San Antonio Review No 3 reports a series of meetings and social events. Entries include Junior Hadassah gathering at Mise Mi Slim Frankenstein’s group, Pi Delta Phi hosting at 622 Var Nees Street, and Daughters of Tons Field meeting under Mrs Gerald Slaro’s presidency. Also noted are Woodmen Circle activities, a birthday tribute at the W O W Hall, a July gathering at Randolph Field Review No 107 and an Alamo Chapter 665 event at Dairyland. A charity food sale is planned at Schertz Mercantile on August 6, with Alamo Chapter hosting a later meeting at Hilda Van Huotert’s quarters.

Hadassah Mise Mislim Frankenstein Brentdait Wes Ethyl Bregt Pi Della Phi Tee Var Nees Randolph Pield WBA Randolph Field Hilde Veh Houten Schertz Mercantile Store Hilda van Huotert

Wyoming Claims Easiest Highways

Wyoming asserts its roads are the easiest in the nation due to hundreds of miles paved with a granite gravel and crude petroleum asphalt base. The smooth surface allows travel across the state to major routes and principal points of interest, though the text is garbled with several typos and unclear locations.

Cheyenne Wyo Uty Aa Wyoming Novi Erst

Flier Dies in Quest to Break Distance Record

Paris reports the death of famed aviatrix Jena Bern Staln during a desert expedition to extend a distance record. Though claims of financial distress were given, officials call them absurd. Investigations reveal sabotage with substituted cardboard pieces affecting a planned stunt.

Paris Spoeu Isbion Jena Bern Cublde Africa Miles Bernstein

Obituary notices for multiple local residents

Obituaries list several local figures with residence in San Antonio and nearby towns. Paul A. Berean, 1 percent radio station worker, 330 Delmar Street, funeral at home then at Gerard's church. survivors include mother Mrs. Emile Bessan, sister Mrs. H. M. Davis, and brother A. Bessan, all of San Antonio. Lencelit C. Shathy, 34 Spanish American War veteran, 21 Live Oak Street, services Friday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian officiating, with burial at Beave National Cemetery under Eugene Herninsdee camp. survivors include widow Mrs. Mary Shelby and sisters Mrs. W. H. Johnston and Miss Shelby of Seguin. Pavelka family notes: Pavetka, 27, native of Hallettsivla, services at Febe chapel then St Ann's Catholic Church with Father Menhey. survivors include parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pavelka, Miss Aus Pavelka, and brothers Emil and Frank Pavelka Jr. John James Hart, 62, native of Chicago. surviving widow Leas E. Hart and daughters Mary Blenner, Erin Powell, Josephine Whit, all of San Antonio, plus Mrs. George Cagle of Batikkit.

Paul A. Berean Delmar Street Gerard C. Shathy Live Oak Street H. P. Hates Westminute Presbyterian Eliien Beave New National Cemetery Uvider Eugene Herninsdee Mary Shelby San Antonio W. H. Johnston Ie Shelby Seguin Texna Lanlson, Pavetka Halletsvila Texas John James Hart Chicago Akhe Ungy McCollum Chapel Leas E. Hart Miskex Mary Blenner Erin Powell Josephine Whit George Cagle Af Battickt

Seguin Man Showed 96 Pound Melons In Local Pageant

A Seguin resident displayed massive melons weighing 96 pounds each at a local fair. Vague notes mention Waller Pehl and a display in Sevign, with unclear details on event timing or organizer.

Seguin Shily Waller Pehl Init

Fragmented Airman Skim Grand Canyon Notice

Fragmented OCR text about airman activity near the Grand Canyon with scattered phrases. Reads like a damaged listing or classified note. Mentions light signals, various names, and ad notices but no clear event or outcome to summarize.

Statue of Christ to Crown Dublin Hills Landmark Project

A 100 foot statue of Christ will rise over Dublin Harbor near Kingstown, designed by Irish American Andrew OConner. The 30 foot carving will top a triangular column, in gray granite, with an eight mile visibility. Subscriptions total $100,000 to fund the monument.

Christ Dublin London Jaimenat Kingstown Harbor Andrew O'Conner Faris

Thursday's Big League Boxes Report

A garbled sports brief references box scores and player names. It mentions teams or players such as Matitia, Milita Hohn, St. Towle, and Me BowAR with unclear outcomes and multiple odd phrases. The fragmented OCR result offers little concrete result or dates.

Sloane Matitia” Daighin St. Towle Halle PH Atthaitas Mebintfet & i Bninga Aimee Nec Mebowar

Divorce Case Highlights Chicago Prohibition Tale

In Judge Harry B. Miller’s court Frank Stokwis faces a divorce after a wife accuses him of bringing whiskey into the home. The testimony claims he substituted water for whiskey in a barrel and treated it as a drink in lieu of a gift. A nearby ad promotes San Antonio property listings and real estate services.

Frank Stokwis Pune Thak Wno Hes Rauch Washlonnn Harry B. Miller Victor Cralhed Randy

Bring Your Bodyguards. Ponca City Warns Capones

Ponca City issues a caution to the Capone brothers amid rumors they may visit. The mayor says visitors must bring armed guards, outlining a hostile welcome and security expectations. Local officials warn against trouble and reiterate safety measures for the town.

Ponca City Capones Orla Nyly Ponta City Gi Cron Myamiyor Raver Kymnreal Addra

Youth of Menjou tells story after deadly crash

The 20-year-old adopted son of Advlone Menjou describes a night drive with Marjorie Gauthier that ended in a crash. He claims drinking, high speeds, and an attempt to mislead police preceded the fatal collision and hospital revelation that Marjorie died.

Los Angules Farolt Mouton Advlone Menjou Nova Nmation Pletire Refer Romatee Nis Sweete Finth Marjorie Gauthier Miley Marjorie Marforie Hen Houges

Unclear Investment Trusts Record From Fragmentary Ledger

Fragmented OCR text shows blurred names and numbers across banks and investments. The readable items hint at a financial register listing trust funds, stakes, and market figures with numerous proper nouns and stray figures, but the overall meaning remains obscured.

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