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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
11
The piece notes concerns about the expanding chamber of commerce movement, warning it may overwhelm itself with questions and requests. Kenneth Wender, publicity secretary, is mentioned amid reflections on staffing and workload in Sac Anton.
The city recreation department reduced staffing by 32 positions citing lack of funds. Remaining personnel include Mary Wilson Young as superintendent Vic Schuls athletic director and Jack Lutz caretaker at Woodlawn Lab. All laborers pall directors and other caretakers were released.
A fragment from a period piece describes Wendler facing constant requests for research and history from writers and students. He worries about the burden of answering complex questions while maintaining focus on his own responsibilities and commercial prospects.
Fragmentary OCR reads a drndge home at Kertora in Canadian woods and a school of art on Broadway with crowds. Mentions Nathan Abramson once in Newaslands and a chain of news by Houston. No clear event or outcome.
City commissioners voted Monday to pay interest on various notes from multiple funds. Allocations include 386.72 from the 180 fund for interest, 450.90 from a recreation fund, 498lAd mit from Une 103 pension fund, and 125 from Improvement district funds, totaling 276000 transferred to the general banking fund from Alamo New Yong Bank to Front National.
In a lavish room with yellow wines and a perfect dinner, Darry and Lynn share intimate moments as Dwight guides Lynn to a library with Japantess prints and old books. Sarah interrupts with praise for Scarlett’s singing while Ly on teases about wardrobe. (To Be Continued.)
Dear Mis FullTox, after several dates with a man you have not seen in ages, you still care for him. Ask whether to pursue or end the fling. The advice suggests calling him when you pass his hometown or writing him a letter or card and inviting him to meet up.
Jl. 7H Comptan speaks at a San Antonio Real Estate board membership meeting held at the Gunter hotel Tuesday. Bennnice will address attendees on the proper kind of property exchange as part of the event proceedings.
A local contest sponsored by a university group named 160 entrants. Mrs. Noover of Medford, Mass, placed among top contestants. Mrs. Merbert Hoover received an honorary master of arts degree from Tufts University President John A. Caulsen at a commencement attended by about 8000 people.
A United notice warns families to keep children away from pools and public places to curb infantile paralysis and other diseases. King cites several infantile cases and urges cautious behavior to prevent transmission. Fort Sam Houston pools are barred under directive from health officials. Rochester, Rochester. Eamon de Valera, Irish Free State president, died in Ireland after a long illness. He was survived by his son and a noted sculptor.
The former United States senator from Texas died at home late yesterday in Tyler. Services will be held here and burial will follow in the city. The death marks the passing of a pioneering Texan who served in the U.S. Senate.
In Bucharest on June 13 King Carol dissolved the Romanian parliament by decree. The decree calls for elections to the chamber of deputies on July 17 and the senate on July 20, with a convocation of a new parliament to follow.
County commissioner Robert F. Uhr was guest of honor at a barbecue in Alamo Heights on Sunday attended by about 1000 people. The event expressed gratitude for Uhr’s work as commissioner, according to Paul Villaret, marshal of Alamo Helgton.
United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart warned bond signers that attempts to transfer pledged property will be vigorously prosecuted. He noted indictments for false statements in bond signing and urged disqualification of elderly widows as sureties to protect their life savings.
Detectives believe three grocery store holdups were connected after two men were arrested. One suspect is identified as the man who robbed C. A. Wicker, manager of the Strat food mart, at 612 Noisy street on June 6, and who had previously demanded money and pocketed cash during the hold up. Investigators note similar arrests at Pine and Van Ness streets on June 1 and say several stores have been robbed in six weeks.
United States Commissioner Fanl A. Lockhart presided Monday as Jesse Olvisa aka Halva veria halted proceedings to ensure officers had the correct spelling of his name. Olvisa faced a liquor offense tied to a seizure of 103 pints of beer and 10 gallons of mash at a residence on South Flores Street. Bond set at 500 dollars. Refugio Cruz, charged with the seizure, faced bond at 3 780 dollars for the whiskey, wash, and still.
In Carlsbad yesterday J P White 52 a state broker opened fire killing Bits Zabnizer 42 and wounding others before being shot by Officer William P Jensen. White then fatally wounded himself amid a chaotic village attack.
Police radio reports a prowler on a Canadian street porch attempted burglary and was taken into custody. Three days earlier a similar incident records a youth in front yard. other reports include a purse theft of $1.41 from Mrs W Gaston, a $500 diamond ring stolen from Miss Vivian Thompson’s home on Kentucky Avenue, and a burglary at A Zepeda dry goods store on El Puano Street with merchandise missing.
Porter Whaley, boss of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, called for local support after a letter from T A Rymer praised San Antonio’s help for the Army and Army Division. Rymer cited a September computer event for a four hundred mahileneance fund drive, noting the Army Y is one of the few groups that brings money into the city.
A public meeting at Beethoven Hall in Ap. m will advocate a bonus. About 2060 to 400 attendees are expected with attire specified. The event is sponsored by Amelia Union Wo 2 Veterans of Foreign Wars and local American Veterans chapter. Speakers include Dr. Tey Jansell and Polk Bhelwn among others.
Stanley Verke 26 reported a struggle with a car stripper in Berkey front yard as police were called. He escaped injury while the assailant fled, two young white men sought, robbery victims named Garza and Trevino reported losses of 41 and 8 dollars after a South Flores street station hold up.
PORT ARTHUR June 13 An Irean plot to burn the home of Tony Cina a shoe repairman ended in a fatal explosion at the residence. One of the schemers was killed in the blast and confederates Salvaggio and Coseio were arrested on arson charges. Cina admitted his part in the affair and the house was heavily insured.
In a murky report from CHICANO Juné 1, Dawes is floated for second spot while Charles Curtis remains likely rival. The Republican delegation plans to decide tonight whether to place Charles G. Dawes on the nomination against Curtis.
Mrs J Yanilberg 4 and her husband report the death at their home on Big Foot street. An inquest by Justice John Shook will be held. Dr K M Hunt listed as consulting physician says death from heart trouble appears likely.
One of the city's pioneer attorneys Tom Harrison 70 a brother in law of Tom Johnson one of the founders of The San Ardanto Light will be buried Monday in Denver according to ward received in San Annie Hartson was the son of the first city attorney Sin Antonio died He was born here in 1862 and admitted to the bar in 1840. He practiced law in San Antonio prior to his departure for California in 1d. Since that time he had resided in San Angeles Calif and in Denver. He is survived by two sons Guy EK Hartson of Los Angeles and Dusell Liarrison of Houston a brother Sam Harrison of San Antonio a nephew Tom Harrison Jr. of Denver with whom he had heer associates in business and several other nephews and nieces. DMineral services will be held Monday.
In Amarillo Texas heavy hail last night disrupted travel on unpaved highways and caused extensive crop damage near Washburn and Ames. General rain averaged three quarters of an inch with gusty weather hampering recovery efforts.
Buenos Aires June 13. Interior Minister Lesbidn Malo issued a statement declaring the government prepared to crush any uprising by left or right malcontents. He emphasized that the regime will respect the rights of all political parties.
Corps radio at Fort Sam Houston maintained constant contact with Akron during the giant navy air ship forces Texas flight. Commander Charles E. Rosendahl was kept fully informed of weather conditions, enabling his route. Last message from Akron arrived at 0 p.m. Swany.
The L. O. V. E. class at River side Park Baptist announced a church breakfast held Sunday morning. Details published Monday indicate the event took place at dawn with emphasis on fellowship and morning meal.
Walter Adams, World War veteran held on two federal charges including impersonating a United States Army captain and transporting a car from San Antonio to New Orleans, faces possible dismissal of sentence after his mother traveled from Altoona Pa to plead for mercy. The case, before Federal Judge DuVal Weaver, hinges on parole and his elapsed time served since March 23.
County commissioners discarded bonds totaling 181000 burned in the courthouse basement Monday. Some dated to Robert B. Green’s term and some to P A Shook’s era. Separately, Ex-Secretary Redfield, 73, dies in New York at Brown’s home today.
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