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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1932
Page
17
A Houston Street magazine shop draws attention with magazines by the pound and a rare October 1913 issue. The proprietor ships volumes from across the city while customers, including two young women and an elderly shopper, browse titles from adventure to high class literature.
Fragmented text describes judges facing wrathful wives and a recurring courtroom scene. It notes Captain A D McDonald returning to quarters with a dog that greets him differently in uniform versus off duty. Attorney EB Simmons is mentioned in connection with a milk goals investment and a ranch.
An OCR fragment lists several local figures and places including Fred N. Cowen as assistant district attorney, a fashionably dressed woman seeking a hired Beed chauffeur, Lou Pressler recently at the Texas theater now in New York City, Bobby Collies and Haxtel Goodreau with a San Francisco engagement, Dr Russell Saunders a dentist rider by holy, and Claude Rane described as a famous soldier of fortune with Reed Coming restaurant at Rio Rien.
Endeavor Union will meet Monday at 7 p m at the Madison Science Presbyterian church. The event aims to honor Marguerite Hianign and feature a musical program including Cleo Ateide. RBIpA Botshers will be present and a social hour will follow the program.
Quick action by police resulted in the arrest of a man attempting to enter the home of Mrs. Lillian Seiler at 1622 West King's Highway after the resident phoned police. Officer A Valdez halted the suspect in the front yard following the alert, ending the intrusion.
Sergeant Nichols of the School of Aviation Medicine at Tandalph Field earned the Purple Heart for wounds received in France. He belonged to the Fifth Machine Gun Battalion, Second Division, and serves as adjutant of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post, residing at 18 Newton Street.
Willam Miller, night watchman for Kathmean beathers at 190 Medio Street, accidentally shot himself in the right foot Thursday night. The wound was treated at Santa Rosa Hospital after Miller believed the gun was on safety when it discharged.
Fragmentary report describes a neighborhood disturbance on Santa Rosa streets with two individuals reportedly fleeing before police arrival. No injuries or outcomes clearly documented. details and location specifics are missing from the available text.
Lieut Col Tyndall of the inspector General's Department Eighth Corps area headquarters receives a month of leave effective June 15. The action, recorded as a leave of absence, follows routine military personnel procedures for temporary recess from duties.
The Conopus Tourist club announces its regular weekly dance on Friday at 8:30 p.m. on the Milam Building’s second floor. Social event invites members to join in the evening's dancing and camaraderie.
Barn dance event listed for Friday at 1 p.m. in the Tuinyyd Pack area. An old English bath house attraction is noted, with participants invited to join local residents and visitors.
A fragmented description outlines wool and cotton swim suits for children with sun protection features. It notes mesh linings, cross-back straps, color options like red green blue and orange, and matching sun hats and accessories. The text mentions breathable fabrics, breezy fits, and decorative yet practical straps.
Federal court heard testimony on an alleged mail narcotics scheme involving Raymond O D Knowles and his ex wife. Knowles was sentenced to one year and a day in Leavenworth after pleading guilty to drug charges. Letters intercepted by narcotics officers alleged drug remittances and sales, with prior Florida narcotics history noted in Justice Department records.
A curious fashion blurb extols sun suits for children, calling two styles the sun suit and wale woolie while praising woven breathable fabrics. It advertises Alice and Ryelyn's Fashiongrams and lists topics like summer weddings and baby wear, offering mailed subscriptions to The Lion for more issues.
Pattern by Marian Martin illustrates raglan sleeves and tailored details for various fabrics. The article notes debt figures for a San Antonio area bank and municipal salaries, with projections and dates for payments and tax issues affecting the community.
County Commissioner Albert Maverick faced questions Friday over criticizing the court and press in actions by Deputy Constable Ernest Gray. Commissioner Robust F Uhr presented clippings showing Maverick’s comments on the court’s handling of Gray, prompting Uhr to demand restraint and an investigation if Gray extends activities outside his precinct.
A garbled court filing references Basia and Vandamus with Kies as plaintiff and defendant. The document mentions county clerks, a law firm, and a Medina County context, noting representations by Wright and Davie A. Brown and a harsh, unsettled procedural tone.
The piece presents a fragmented view of a local council race with four candidates urged to avoid partisan positions. It notes mystery around official versus nonofficial affiliations and references a secretary and scheduled actions, hinting at questions about candidate conduct and legislative topics.
Vague OCR style item reports a cafe robbery at 1224 Broadway near Pink Kong with night manager Bul and two suspects. They allegedly escaped with $15 after entering the shop and fleeing. Lang identified a pair described as wearing dark clothing. Further details are unclear in the readable text.
Mere Starnes real estate man and J L Rogan foyer fire chief were charged by complaint with argon Thursday and discharged Friday by Judge W W McCrory after writs of habeas corpus were filed. Assistant District Attorney B F Laden said no evidence supported detention. Both men, known to the police, would appear when summoned. Police Chief Owen W Kilday filed Thursday charges against Starnes Rogan and Grace Hoover in Justice court for selling gas to a house at 303 Souls Pintas street, Hoover’s property. Grace Hoover was away in San Antonio.
Funeral services were held for Miss Selina Lytle Eckert in Fredericksburg. The 39 year old nurse died in San Antonio after two weeks of treatment. She graduated from T S hospital in 1916 and is survived by her mother Mrs. Lows G Beker and three sisters, Misses Emm Unda and Thekla.
A lifeguard named Mike Kinsel and an assistant saved a girl at San Pedro pool after she was overcome by danger. The incident occurred on a recent Friday with the rescue noted as the second such event this season. Also mentioned are prior efforts involving a girl named Lary Garol and other unidentified youths.
Fire destroyed the roof and attic of L. G. Tong’s home at 123 West Laurel street, causing about 2000 in damage. Mr and Mrs Tong escaped unharmed as flames spread from the attic. Sparks also damaged R. M. Silsbee’s home on Sir Howard street and a lunch stand on Annestrose. Also announced leave of absence for Maj. R. T. Peyton for two months.
A disjointed Beverly Mills missive from June critiques Iowa radio, Democratic platform ideas, and candidate loyalties. The writer ridicules politicians, mentions Senatorial issues, and lampoons campaign rhetoric with scattered phrases and odd spelling.
Charles M. Dickson announced that the Citizens League talks to settle the city funding bond dispute have been abandoned. He said the mayor’s demand to cancel the annexation bonds while the funding bonds are unresolved is a trap and would threaten the $1,000,100 funding issue. Green, the intervener, and others reportedly favored returning to negotiations on the original compromise.
An operetta titled The Sunbonnet Go by Frederick Johnson was presented by the Year People’s Choral of the First Baptist Church. The event occurred in the educational building at Fourth and Taylor streets with Mrs Pant Harper directing music and Miss Elizabeth Mervin in charge of dramatics.
Sojourners will host Gen Howland at St Anthony Hospital Tuesday in a public social event. Dan Tompkins leads the Jack Otininter organization with Captain Ster and Colonel Leanacd among organizers.
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