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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
3
A fragmentary newspaper note humorously describes a scene at the Alamo National Bank where an unnamed group masks to visit the directors' conference room. A man named Mr. Naylor directs them to the room, reflecting a playful, undignified tone about journalism and secrecy.
A narrator recalls a Tococo like boardroom scene on the third floor where bankers gather around a carved table with heavy green leather chairs. They discuss borrowing substantial sums while acknowledging debts to teachers and banks, ending with a street vantage of the Immortal spot once trod by notable locals.
The old Grand Theatre, built in 1886, was once a top neld house famed for acoustics and sightlines. Immortals like Fled Beerred Warfield, Mrs. Fiske, Sarah Bernhardt, E. M. Sothern, Ben Hurance, and many others graced its boards. County Clerk Jack Burke recalls how nearly every star in theatrical history performed there before its demolition.
A fragmented clipping cites David Warfield in Camille era shows and lists numerous prominent figures such as George M. Gahan Julia Marlowe Frederick Warde and William Faversham among others. The text then oddly mentions a waffle shop and meals delivery in a stray note.
A Methodist Church announces Vacation School sessions starting Monday morning with instructors Maitlock and Lavral Relgns guiding the program. The event runs from July 10 with a free Crepe Saturday and involves parish youth attending at the church, details to be announced.
Los Angeles June 4 Jack Warner outlines a plan for a Warner Brothers production titled 20 000 years In Sing Sing based on Warren E. Lawes prison reform story. Courtenay Terreh and Robert Lord adapting the book with William Wellman tipped to direct. cast rumors include George Break Ann Dvorak Arthur Byron and Warren Hymer.
Local society pages detail engagements and upcoming weddings in Tyler and San Antonio, with Miss Opal Eloise Garrard and John W. Hensborough among those to wed, meals and dances hosted by Miss Harriebeth Elling, Mrs J Bruce Lewright honoring graduates, and various bridal and debutante events at hotels and clubs. The column also notes travel plans, spring graduation parties, and charity events with details on venues and attendees.
Fragmented text references weather conditions ceiling height crane wing and winds. Mentions Verdaelie Doni Availisiata widow MPM. Appears to be a stray report or field notes with unclear context and missing key details.
Washington June 4 Senate banking committee pressed for more evidence on preoperational stock pools tied to Anaconda Copper. Witnesses, including Charles Fe mileage, testified National City Bank bought Anaconda stock amid perceptions of a loose deal. Directors Percy Rockefeller and James Billman named as participants while Mitchell questioned the pool’s propriety.
D B Black, a machine candidate for district attorney, seeks to have his name appear on the ticket alongside John S Weber, chairman of the Bexar county Democratic executive committee, after filing Friday. Draft petitions for Ernest Fellbsum Sr. Senate and John B Conington Representative were submitted by friends. Weber reported additional filings by FP Davis, F Hagen, George Bacos for re election, and Al Brennt for justice of the peace in Precinct 4.
The Thirty first district court ruled that the Army Y M C A is a charitable nonprofit and not subject to taxation in a $25,000 tax suit. Judge W K Anderson noted it operates for soldiers but faces a fall fundraising campaign of $6000 for current expenses. The chamber of commerce endorsed the campaign.
The Rev H Bascom Watts of Laurel Heights Methodist plans summer Sunday evening services on the roof of the education building. The first service tomorrow night features a sermon titled When the Cows Come Home and an informal song service led by Rev EH Laveinee.
Washington June 4 Democratic lawmakers pressed for a large relief bill, aiming to pass Tuesday after a key vote in the House. The plan envisions about 10 billion dollars in direct aid and expanded Reconstruction Finance Corporation lending, with GOP opposition and President Hoover favoring smaller aid. The president, at Camp Rapidan, reviewed relief officials and supporters inclunding Ballantine, Dawes, Moyet, Bestor, Gach, Dooty, and Me Carthy.
A reader letter questions congressional views on taxation and federal funding, arguing about who benefits from government money. It laments political posturing and suggests reallocating funds to those in greater need, criticizing lawmakers for self-interest over public good.
Henry Zepeda 24 of 409 South Las Moras street was near death after a bullet wound above the heart Friday night while he sat in an automobile on 18 Schley avenue. Police found a 32 caliber pistol in the car after guests heard a shot and rushed to help. Witness Miss Pearl Henry said she talked with Zepeda minutes before the shooting and that the car's occupant then walked away. she is being questioned by police.
The Senate opened debate on a highly disputed pay cut bill to reduce government salaries by 3 percent as part of the revised economy program. While exemptions and graded pay cuts were discussed, lawmakers anticipated substantial savings to balance a billion-dollar budget as the chamber eyed further amendments.
In Rome on June 40 Queen Frent wept as a massed crowd praised Anne Garibaldi, wife of the Ubvertilor, and recounted Italy’s struggles for the teiwiph of Fascism during the bronze equestrian statue dedication.
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