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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1932

Page

5

Intervention suit filed to block asset transfer by bank

W A Russell represents depositors J F Mullins in Seventy Third District court seeking to intervene Monday in the hearing on the proposed asset exchange for the closed City Central Bank and Trust. The plan by South Texas Bank and Trust would pay creditors 50 percent of deposits and 5 percent monthly interest, versus a prior offer of 40 cents on the dollar. Local attorneys for the new bank will attend the courthouse to argue for the proposed South Texas plan, with Judge Frederick Stevens to hear the case.

South Texas Benle and Trust Company City-Central Bank and Trust Company Wor W. A. Ruswell J. F. Mullins Frederick Stevens Boubh Texas Hank and Trust Company Wens W. d.Walthall Leon Waluhall Barking James Shay Shaw Thntime Walthall Agai State Banking Department New South Texas Bank and Trust Company Gol. W. B. Tuttle B. 2. Miller Jake Davis Tuttle Saii Court Acton Cajonal Tuttle

Marfa Urged as Site for New Legion Hospital

J D MecDevitt a Martk Texas creamery owner traveled to Sa Antonia for the Texas state convention of the American Legion opening in Corpus Christi. He proposed hospitals at Marfa Davis Mountain area and Sheellinatte, urging a site in Balville Texas and noting county conditions support a tri county hospital plan.

Marfa New Legion Hospital J. D. MecDevilt Martk Texas Sa Antonia American Legion Corpus Christi McDevill Wie American Leion Hospital Davis Mountain Uside Persidin Perieck McDevitt Othe Hospital Baullinest

Bible Pupils Win Over Women in Weekly Contest

A fragmentary report notes a weekly contest at Denver Boulevard-Presbyterian church near 4 p.m. on Wednesday. Attendance figures and participant details are unclear, but the item references men winning over women in the event and mentions several church groups and attendees.

Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Furch

Appeal Clears Car Forfeit After Death Ruling

Fussell Wine assistant United States district attorney won a 5th Circuit caution case in federal court over forfeiture of a seized automobile. Judge A J McMillan ruled the procedure improper after Hugh Dickson’s death, delaying disposal of the car and denying the government's claim. The Win­erich Motor Co intervened asserting an interest, and the court granted the automobile company’s plea.

Fussell Wine United States Wttarney A. J. McMilan Winerich Motor Company Huugh Dickson Aftcr Dickson Internal Revenue Automobine Company

Amnesiac 18-year-old girl found near Missouri Pacific Station

Opal Ross, 18, suffering memory loss, surfaced at Robert B. Green hospital after being found dazed at the Missouri Pacific station Friday night. She recalls no details of her departure from home or sister's role, is well dressed, has $15, and no baggage. She was put to work strolling bandages.

Opal Ross Sir Henderson Robert B. Green Flest Missouri- Pacific

Negroes Seek Rehearings On Vote Ruling In Texas

Motion for rehearing and motion to certify the question to the Texas Supreme Court were filed Saturday in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals by Carl Wright Johnson for A. Booker a negro voter who sued Democratic state and county bodies. The court earlier held the Democratic party barred negroes from primaries. Justice Cobbs dissented arguing state restraints and constitutional rights.

Texas Supreme Court Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Carl Wright Johnson A. Booker Urs Motons Democratic Party Wilitn la Rights Bett Searcy Associated Ross Sterling W.S. M T. L. Cobbs Fly Lesrey Cobbs Johnson Taylor G. Taylor Forty-fifth District Court Booker Bearey Juellce Cobbs Saxs Justlce Cobbs Fly and Searcy United States Supreme Court

Army Burns Grass at Brooks Field

Grass on more than 800 acres at Brooks Field were burned over two days as officials said the dry grass posed a fire hazard. The blaze occurred without supervision and officials warned of potential danger if not controlled.

Brooks Field Offelnla

San Antonio leaders push new ordinance to raise city standards

From the files: City Attorney T H Rdle reports a draft ordinance that could position San Antonio among the state’s highest standards if enforced, with submission to the City Council likely next Saturday. Also notes county agents回来 from College Station, two area boys debating stock ridging, and four to represent Texas at a Chicago livestock show.

Suly Inter San Antonia T. H. Ridae G.I. Alvord O. B. Rallins Chamber of Commerce College Station Besar County Caries Monteorry George Aacan Amor Ait Promthean 2Ova Texas

Pay Bandit Flees After Robbery Near Broadway

A lone bandit seized $286 from two Yantis Motor Co. reps after a bank heist at Alamo National. The victims, Oakley Vantis and R. V. Burney, described a about 35 year old man who commandeered their car at St Marys and Convent. He fled on foot after grabbing the satchel and warning against pursuit.

Yantis Motor Company Oakley Vantis R. V. Burney Yantis Harney Alamo National Bank Broadway St. Mary's Convent Yands Avenue B Satchel

Utility Concern Employees Picnic at Lands Park New Braunfels

About 200 San Antonio Central Power and Light company employees and families attended the annual picnic at Lands Park New Braunfels. A barbecue, baseball games, dancing, and humorous pirate games entertained guests as the Employes' club hosted the event with A R Kennedy as president and L Matthizly as pleasure chairman.

San Antonio Central Power and Light Company St Lands Park New Braunfels A. R. Kennedy le ‘i. Matthizly

Bexar Girl Secures Prize At Texas College Decor Show

Miss Annabel Rane from the 4-2 club at Mackey school in Bexar county earned third prize in a Texas A and M college bedroom decoration demonstration. Miss Tha F Reynolds, county home demonstration agent, credited Miss Rahe for excelling with an outstanding interior decoration plan. Reynolds retired from the annual farmers' short course at A and M college.

Bexar Annabel Rane Mackey School Bexar Coue Texas A Tha F. Reynolds Rahe Reynolds Cailege

Wage Slash Affects Court Bailiffs Under Federal Rules

Bailiffs notified of a wage cut imposed for federal court work. Attendance pay ranges from 50 to 120 dollars, based on workload, with no attendance, no pay. Capt Tom Ross, court interpreter, receives pay under the same federal court rules.

Federe Noble Ted Wits Bees Dickel Tom Ross Lerpreter

Frank Bushick Jr Selected by Vets to Lead Gan Anthony Chapter No 14

Frank Bushick Jr elected post commander of Gan Anthony chapter No 14 Disabled American Veterans to succeed late Maj Thomas Curtis. Friday night ceremonies honored fallen members and announced new officers including ROR Allen realor clen commander Tudilek Firant Ginner and KO Reed JAUME.

Frans Bushick Jr Anitricna Volerana Lnte Thomas Curtis Ror Allen Firant Ginner KO. Reed Jaume

San Antonio sees tax laws used against gambling effort

Charles M Dickson, vice chairman of the Citizens League, asks federal state and municipal authorities to stamp out gambling in San Antonio. James W Bass of the Internal Revenue Service pledges cooperation from Austin. Mayor Chambers and Sheriff Hauser back the drive, District Attorney Tynan is away.

San Antonio al Capone Chicago Charles M. Dickson Citizens' League James W. Bass Treasury Department Internal Revenue Service Austin Dickson Bugs Informatium Capone League Iowa John D. Herman 0. M. Chambers Albert Hauser D. F. Davis Phil Weight Camipalza Walter Tynan

50 Cent Rooms at Los Angeles for Olympics Told

E B Goodwin secretary of the chamber of commerce answers questions about lodging in Los Angeles for the Olympics. He has provided up to date information on rooms and has helped more than 20 people who motored to California for the sports event during the past week.

Los Angeles E. B. Goodwin Chamber of Commerce Goodwin California ROT

Plaza Fire Arson Charge Filed Against Nadel Owner

Investigation into a Friday Alamo Plaza blaze shows $26,000 damage to Nadel's Women’s Ready to Wear at 215 Alamo Plaza. Louis Nadel, 629 Basel Woodin Avenue, faces an arson charge filed by Justice of the Peace John Union’s court. Gas leak in basement cited. a stranger with a monkey wrench seen fleeing Crochet Street area. Fire units contained spread with 15 lines.

Alamo Plaza Louis Nadel Basel Woodiwn Arene Nadel Pitt Ed Wolfe Insurance Sal Antonio Publi Service Company Wolfe Nesby Otto Neuner Fire Department Neuner Seuer Crochet Street Alamanaza

Customs Service Ordered to Keep Out of Politics

The Civil Service Commission issued strict rules restricting political activities by Customs Service employees. Placards warn workers to avoid politics on duty or in public, covering committee work, election judging, literature, and influencing client views. Presidential appointees face tighter limits, while postmasters may engage off duty but must avoid public political displays.

Customs Service Betn Customs Sérvice Civil Service Commission Washington

Church Service to Be Held in Brackewidge Park

South Side Christian church will conduct a Sunday afternoon service at 3 o clock in Brackewidge Park with Rev Joseph D Armistead and C C Jackson leading a musical program including a colored crayon picture drawing and a song. Parishioners are invited to attend.

Joseph D. Armistead C. C. Jackson Arisse South Side Christian Church Brackewidge Park

Three-Cent Stamp Rates Hike Shifts Postal Receipts

The three-cent stamp rate rise did little for July postal sales, with downtown post offices reporting meager figures. July receipts totaled 202,153.15 dollars, while annual projections and daily figures hinted at higher monthly activity but fell short of expectations.

S. A Wille Otal Antes Duvnng Praia Rhiing Jilly City Rwany Aneid Porto Oint

G O P Pat Ticket Formed in Bexar County

Republican leaders in Bexar County announced plans to field a ticket against Democratic nominees in November. The county convention, led by Charles W. Anderson, recessed after appointing a five member committee to gather candidate names, with August 27 set for a reconvened meeting. Delegates to the state GOP convention were named to vote as a unit, and resolutions pledged loyalty to Hoover and Curtis while backing Eugene Nolte and Orville Bullington for party posts. A motion to bar federal employees from delegates sparked a heated clash, reflecting tensions at the gathering.

Bexar County Saturdey -Witermnnon Charles W. Anderson Chauvanin Ann Gerson Democrata Committee of Five Ole G. O. PB G. O. BP Doles Aupuse John D. Hartman J. Belluvight Victor Keller Bexar Hoover Curls Eugene Nolte Orville Bullington Abt Rice Chaiman Atete L. Thomson Stele Mitbea Storm E. Lape Alamo Heights Mark Hance United States District Attorney Laitt

Woman Takes Quor Blam In Liquor Fraud Hearing

In a San Antonio hearing before United States Committees, Juanita Morales pleaded guilty amid claims a woman was used as a screen by two men to haul whiskey. Agents testified a car containing three gallons of whiskey was intercepted on the Corpus Christi highway en route to a hospital visit. Guana testified he waited on the road when Samudio and Juanita picked him up. Samudio faced a $560 bond after his arrest.

United States Sonex Publi Lockhart Victor Samuelo Jacobe Gai San Antonio Corpus Christ Guana Juanita Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Gaon Samudio Juania Samidio Wonan Blnendorf Samydin

Firms Delivering Own Bills Evade Three Cent Stamp

Large Gan Aotonle firms were delivering Laer own bills today using their own employees to mail items from dawn to dawn. The change in postal rates from 2 to 3 cents expanded the practice. Deliveries via street routes outside post offices were warned as illegal under government restrictions, though many firms persisted within allowed channels.

Keting Uio Poa- la Invermitke Annio Sing Nea Massengees

Fragmentary reminiscence from a personal note about schooling

A damaged reminiscence recalls early schooling influences and memories of studying at home, a move to Texas, and schooling during wartime. The fragmented text mentions a mother’s teaching, a quick graduation, and references to dictionaries and public schooling as part of a brief personal career recollection.

Texas Bod Bern Cin Bilao

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