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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1932

Page

10

Mimi Ramer shines in Smith College production

Jeff Davis notes Mimi Ramer from San Antonio, now in Holyoke, stars as Mimi in George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion at Smith College. Antio Morrow’s daughter sits as Mimi's maid, illustrating rising talent in local theater circles.

Miles Mirlant Ramer San Antonio Holyoke Mass Mimi George Bernard Thaw Smithcalexe Borneone Smith Koltews Weekly She Light Iacl

Local Scene Mixes Music Mentions and City Happenings

A patchwork column notes musicians drifting in to sing for a crowd, price details on classical pieces, and a colorful street scene. It mentions John Deere signage on South Flores, county clerk Joe Dwyer as a local authority, and school math director James T. Sheer. Rotary International events trace Walter Walthall’s travels, while Broadway balloons and a garden florist vignette add local flavor.

John Deere Flores Street San Antonio

Three-Way Minimum on Mixed Cars Adopted

A three-way minimum for mixed freight cars is now in effect. H. A. Losfiter, assistant general freight agent of the Southern Pacific, provides the rate: 20 percent of first class with a minimum of 32,000 pounds per car, 8 percent of first class with a minimum of 25,000 pounds per car, and 3 percent of first class with a minimum of 40,000 pounds per car.

Mixta Carina H. A. Losfiter Anstatant Pas Elfin Ian Here Logffler Fiat

Major Gore Found Guilty In Dog Fight Case At Camp Near Port La Vac a

Major Gore was found guilty by a general court martial at Eighth Corps area headquarters of striking Private John A. Chudzinski after a dog fight between Topper the squadron dog and Punch a thoroughbred Boston Terrier. He was sentenced to pay $50 per month for 12 months, with a reduced charge under article 96 of war. Testimony described the dog fight at the Gunnery Camp of the Twelfth Observation group near Port Lavaca on April 4.

Ballermath Port La~vaca Thomas L Gore Brooksfield Eighth Corps Toppy Pulding Cuarges Inis Lbsert W. Anderson Squadra Maon Major Gore Punch Gare Win OM Wimepce Tesliany John A. Chudzinski Tim Jor Gore J. F. RB. Seal Ward 7. Davies Randolph Field Robert Coker Anderson Gore Lichtendergel

Health Research Group Will Meet in San Antonio

The Health Research Society of San Antonio will meet at the chamber of commerce assembly hall Tuesday night at oclock. Mrs BL Alllinge is president. The society aims to further individual and community health. Misa Glee Tux, an acrobatic dancer, will demonstrate and lend the exercises.

Health Research Society of San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Assembly Hall Int

GA Boys Make Honor Roll Graduation Notes

Ten members of the class of 389 graduates received their degrees at a ceremony Saturday. The event highlighted valedictorian Raymond K. Brown, with other honorees including May Ler Benxe, Otis T. Hall, Dave, and Antonie’ boys receiving distinct recognition. The program was conducted by A. and MI callers, reflecting a local tribute to scholastic achievement.

Imir Ban Antonie May Ler Benxe Raymond K. Brown Ore Dave Otis T. Halll

Three Youths Rob Cafe at 3016 South Presa Street

Three youths, two wearing knickerbockers, robbed night manager Joseph Bonham at the cafe on 3016 South Presa Street and escaped with 92 35. Police report notes they grabbed the phone to block an immediate alarm. Fernanda Rodriguez of 111 Bowe Street reports a separate incident where a Black man and a woman stopped her and relieved her of 4 30 dollars as she walked home from a cafe.

Joseph Bonham South Presa Ntreet Bonham Pital Fernanda Rodriguez Bowe Street Wee Worn

Auto Bankers Sued Over Fraudulently Signed Note

Representatives of the Automobile Bankers' corporation pressed Mrs. Packard to pay a $140 note signed by her, allegedly without her husband’s knowledge. A temporary injunction was granted by Judge W W McCrary. The Packards claim usury and harassment harmed Mrs. Packard’s health and filed suit in Houston, after suing in Justice court.

Automobile Bankers’ Corporation Tesday E. J. Packard Cornell Street Packard Alan Houston Justice of the Peace John R. Shook Automobile Bankers Corporation

Sylvester Named School Principal in City Suburb

At a stormy Los Angeles Heights School board meeting, W. F. Sylvester, professor of times and chemistry, was named principal after 3. N. Kader was refused reappointment. A petition with 530 signatures urged Kader’s reinstatement, led by Arthur L. Bowling. demonstrations followed amid board discussions led by Dr. G. Hays. The board includes Walter A. Graham, W. H. Robinson, R. B. Miller, H. Myers, A. W. Melver, R. F. Onar Smith. Superintendent F. Eakley oversees schools.

Karleetl Sylvester Dr. G Hays Walter A. Graham W. H. Robinson RB. Miller Hy. Myers A. W. Melver Eakley

Barbera Sports Food Store Hosts Weekly Prize Draw

Community letters from Syansiiivs and local youths are eligible for the first week's prize if received before midnight Wednesday at Barbera Sporting Foods on Houston Street. A new fan-tast week begins Thursday with prizes and promotions.

ROTEL Barbera Sporting Foods Houston Street

Wrestling Promoter Dies in Plane Crash at Cisco

Funeral plans set for George A Pax and E B Mosley killed in a plane crash near Cisco. Pax 44, wrestling promoter, born North St Louis Mich, ex Dallas resident, survived by widow, three sons and two daughters. Mosley 30, flying instructor, born Greenale, survived by widow, three young children and several relatives. Pax promoted wrestling ventures in San Attronto but failed financially.

Fort Worth George A. Pax E. B. Mosley Mosley Strick Cisco Pax North St. Louis Mich Nved Dallas Masley Greenale

Squadron 53 Beats Randolph Contenders at Fas daiph Field

Squadron 53 defeated the Flying Cadets 7 to 1 at Fas daiph field Monday behind Myers who struck out eight batters and allowed seven hits. The winners delivered strong hits and solid pitching as the Cadets struggled to respond.

Squadron 53 Randolph Squire Flying Cadets Fasdaiph Field Myers Iilta

Hotel association backs repealing the Eighteenth Amendment

The Gan Antonio hotel men joined the push to repeal the Prohibition amendment at a St. Anthony meeting. The Texas Hotel Association and others urged state control of the issue, while a reorganization plan for the South Texas Bank and Trust was endorsed. Col Tutte proposed the plan, with regional leaders like J C Clapton and Charles Mangold noted. Paul E McSween will attend a Hot Springs hotel men’s meeting next year. A tribute was offered for J M Hix of the Lantner hotel. C W Points of the Plaza hotel in Corpus Christi attended as a guest.

Gan Antonig St. Anthony Texas Hotel Association Texas Committee Charles A. Mangold Jefferson Dallas J. C. Clapton Stephen F. Abin Austin South Texas Bank God Trust Company Col. W. 8.Tutte Paul E. McSween American Hotel Association Arkansas State Hotel Hot Springs J. M. Hix Lanter C. W. Points Plaza Corpus Christi

Time Extended on Ticket Book Sale for Opera Season

Time extended for sale of season books by the San Antonio Civic Opera company due to a special week. Mrs Leif Krams Heck announces sale acceptance until birthday night with orders for season socks and prices listed for six eight and sixteen book options. The first operetta The Merry Widow with Donald Brian and Virginia OBrien runs June 17 and 26 at Sonken Gardens.

San Antonio Civic Opera Company Leif Krams- Beck Donald Brian Virginia O'Brien Sonken Gardens

Hennessey Continentals Seek Games This Weekend

Hennessey’s Continentals are seeking a game in or out of town for Friday and Sunday. The Continentals face Rendolph Fields Sunday with Johnson and Postel as the winning battery. Postel On Griffith and Williamsay powered the team with heavy hitting.

Hennessey Gali Stanley Postel Army Posh Continentals Best Rendolph Fiels Johfson Poetel Postel Griffith Whllamsay

Phillies Bangs But Need Ha

A flawed game preview notes the Philadelphia Phillies face the Pirates, Cubs, Reds and Cardinals with uncertain pitching. It praises the staff led by Onuek Kiet Whitney and Don Hurst and highlights their hitting pace, suggesting a tough stretch ahead for the Phillies.

Phillies Gaylet Burt Savion Hille Uhey Pittsburgh Pirates Slaggi Phils Cincinnati St. Lews Chicago Brontise Baker Bowl Onuek" Kiet Plnkey" Whitney Don Hurst Uno Wegins Phils Detler Ligh Adyer Cus

Returns and seizures at federal building basement

Unusual activity at the federal building basement as prohibition officers recovered a $4000 shipment of malt syrup tied to Detroit owner Sam Letter. Verne Miller reported the syrup was sent to the Treasury laboratory for analysis. Miller noted final results were pending, with liquid contents under study as authorities traced the consignment and related parcels.

Federal Prohibition Department Sam Letter Detroit Verne Miller Prohibition Enforcement San Antonio Miller Federal Treasury Aepartment Laboratory

Two Burglaries at Same Place Charged In One Case

Two burglaries of the same items are alleged in charges filed in Justler of the Peace Jali HK. Shook's court. Lawrence Bennett, 26, of dh22 West Labrel Street, is named in both cases. One burglary targets residence at Gith Blow, IMB Waverly Avenue, May 1. The other targets Blow's residence at Janet Bill Abels, 33, 907 Lonirank Street. Bennett is charged with burglary and theft over 50 in the second case. Roy Adair, 32, of 505 Henry Street, is also charged in the McDonald residence burglary on Waverly Avenue. Detectives C. W. Joe and F. Willig are arresting officers.

Justler of the Peace Jali HK Shook's Court Lawrence Bennett Dh22 West Labrel Street Que Wink Lab Ben‘actl Gith Blow Imb Waverly Avenue Blow Janet Bill Abels Lonirank Street Bennett J. ©. McDonald Waverly Avenue Roy Adair Henry Street C. W. Joe 7 F Willig

Edison Sees Big Opportunity for 8.A. as Mexico Port

Edison and associates see vast potential for San Antonio Bay area to attract tourism and trade via the Mexican port city route after a Monterey visit. The party, led by William H. Furlong and including Arthur Walsh, continued to El Paso after returning to San Antonio.

Edison 8.A Mexico Port San Alemanto Maxtown Charles A. Edison Thomas Edison Southern Republic Mxlea Monterey William H. Furlong San Antonio

Inspection officers to depart for westward air route test

A four week inspection trip is planned as Major Hober Coker of the Eighth Corps heads a delegation including Thade, Pair, and posters. They will fly from Bracksfield this Tuesday afternoon toward the San Antonio to Tues route, aiming to inspect western air lines and operations.

Thade Poster Airs Way Wyilizer Army Gaits Wretorn Airways Hobert Coker Carpe Wrearly

Anderson to Attend National Republican Convention

W. Atderton of San Antonio will depart Wednesday for Chicago to attend the National Republican convention. The trip is described as an official party engagement with plans to represent local GOP interests.

Civic League to Install New Officers at North Braunfels Meet

The Civic League will install newly elected officers at a club meeting on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in North New Braunfels. Charles Wells of the National Recreation Association will speak. Officers to be installed include Mrs Relph Gibbs president Mest James Tula Murphy William Williams Sidney Allen first vice presidents T.F. Donahue secretary J.D. Roberts treasurer F.I. White corresponding secretary and Mrs E.R. Kupper parliamentarian.

Toslullatim Aluing Club League North New Braunfels Arehite Garrity Road Charles Wells National Recreation Association Relph Gibbs James Tula Murphy William Williams Sidney Allen

Elections in Beverly Hills Highlight Unemployed Gap

In Beverly Hills California voters see both Democratic and Republican leaders acknowledge unemployment remains a problem. Campaign figures pledge action to address joblessness after years of inaction, urging renewed promises and voter awareness before the next election.

Beverly Hills Calif Jane T Maney Bulanes Amy Lima

Maverick Says Persecution Not Prosecution Over Divorce

Lewis Maverick, veteran of the Lipee wars, says only one attempt was made to serve him with citation in a divorce case filed by Mrs Ade Robards Maverick. He vows to defend his home with armed guards, an 4 foot fence, and a private entrance, claiming persecution and stating he cannot pay $300 a month alimony. He claims to be too ill to attend court and hints at his own divorce, while displaying an armed bodyguard and a pistol.

Lewis Maverick Clattan Ina Tivorce Cos Maverick Fredericksburg Serva Nim Minety-Jourkh Ade Robards Maverick Denuwsnena Eilock Eiployes Fipner Fas Maveriek Nick Henry Mendhuce Richardson Maverice

Canopus Tourist Club Opens Summer Session

Canopus Tourist Club announces its first summer season with events for visitors and locals. Sessions begin Tuesday at 8 30 p m on the second floor of the William building 8321 and continue with activities including a bridge party at 2 30 p m Wednesday evening.

Canopus Wllam Antoninus Uneve Uridge Elib

Woman to Talk on Socialism Growth in Travia Pack

Mrs Ide Crouch-Heaslett of New York City and New York University will speak in Travia pack on the growth of socialism. Former Latin instructor from Montana State University, she tours Texas as part of the International Education. The talk title is The Collapse of Capital.

Ide Crouch-Heaslett New ‘York City M. A New York Univer Sity State Univerasity Montana e@icalion Em, Wernandey Capital

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