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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1932
Page
19
A garbled note credits Mrs Minaie Gulp with an original suggestion for a picnic idea. The fragment references Salta and Bradobo with unclear RB 4 markers, yielding a puzzling but intriguing social snippet from a local page.
Highway projects in Uvalde and surrounding counties advance despite rough weather. Bridges on Highway 90 east of Uvalde nearing completion with steel work done and one Dry Frio span awaiting final flooring. Road upgrades on Highway 9 from Uvalde to Real County progress with asphalt topping prep and route changes to ease railroad crossing.
Stockdale June 17 A cantaloupe growers exchange was organized under J R Kluwell secretary with the chamber of commerce. Beginning June 13 each farmer will meet the riickers from across the states to direct distribution. The cantaloupe crop is pledged for buyers with a five dollar price, trucks loaded at Stockdale.
Del Rio volunteer fire department delegates led by President Raslor Jing and Fire Chief plus Mrs Barry Artinai attend the state convention in Awatin to discuss association matters. Albert Wilkin and Mae Wari Lalani are named among attendees.
The Comal County Fair association announced a 1932 plan overhaul as the board completed new pi t a and schedules. Secretary Edwin Stawla stated the meeting reviewed the proposed pits and layouts, with changes likely to be approved soon.
Mrs Mitchell Tomasin hosted a banco evening at her Canton home with Tallawing members and prizes awarded to Mesdames Wilke Highsmith Barnes and Tomasini. Various church and auxiliary meetings, sewing circles, and charity events are scheduled through June and July at multiple local homes and venues.
In Sweetwater a new livestock office opens as railroad operations expand trade. The event follows a push by local agents and supporters including key figures such as Simpson and Williams. The station offers services to manage cattle and livestock movements, aiming to boost regional commerce.
W H Stroud of Odell Vernon County faces a fourth murder trial for the September 1 1826 stabbing of Wayne Lawson a rural mail carrier in Childress One Hundred District Court with Judge A J Fires presiding. Lawson died after an election bet argument. Stroud previously faced trials in 1828 1940 and last year with mixed outcomes including a hung jury and a five year sentence.
A garbled local report recounts a baseball scene where a ball crashes near the diamond after a player quips lightning never strikes twice in the same place. Another wild ball follows, suggesting a rough game at a city park with unreliable OCR.
Spur Texas June 1 report from W. B. Lee First National Bank says county wheat crop is in harvest readiness and near 30 bushels per acre with prospects for higher yields. last year Spur shipped about 30 carloads.
A laboratory building has been completed, funded by the chamber of commerce. The structure features a wide exterior, interior facilities, and a substantial investment of $600 to $700. The project underscores local efforts to enhance scientific resources and regional development.
Thieves took a grass pot valued at 20 dollars from Mrs George Howe of 1446 West Woodlawn Avenue and clothing and a water pot. The Bluebonnes Shoe Shop reported theft of shoes and garments. A plumber’s tools were stolen from a residence, and a watch and jewelry were taken from a North Street address. Detectives recovered opal and phonograph records valued at 17 dollars. several other small thefts were reported around Riverside and South St Marys Streets.
The trial of a former state prisoner charged with the murder of Mrs. Beall Metcihoney, originally set for June 18, has been rescheduled to June 4. The case involves McGiboney family ties and a shotgun incident that wounded Charles McGiboney, with Lee charged in connection to the shooting.
In Brownwood May fire loss was reported as light. The fire department logged five days with minor whirls during the month. Total lost value for March was 405 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR text references crops in Nacogdoches and local groups with unclear names. Mentions nine Mt MieoP and SWAGA, with scattered terms including veterans, Aviat, and a late Etine style. No coherent events or clear entities beyond vague regional hints.
A fragmented note describes an experimental approach titled Experiment Made on Raising Game QUANAM. Mentioned are Taare, Toy Anime style, Haire domain, and Charlie Boynton with scattered phrases about hens, Ang PwaR, and a cryptic reference sequence.
A scrambled OCR style sports page lists numerous players, teams, and venues with garbled phrases. It hints at a Sunday box score roundup, mentioning Cage Ge Aromat Racoon Hopiet and several gendered or misspelled names, with overall chaos and partial results.
A district court ordered a halt to release of $800,000 in automobile fees held in escrow as a tax collection dispute unfolds. Judge Crane Crate restrained the tax collector from proceeding while the matter is reviewed, delaying payments and prompting appeals over the funds.
June report from Uvalde notes hailstones stored for more than a month after a storm near Mason Ranch and Eloudaurst. County lines describe a rise along Vine Creek, drift and debris accumulation, with high temperatures near 90 degrees and ongoing hail forecasts replacing earlier rain.
Fragmented OCR text indicates melons from Stockdale shipped in a 60 car convoy around 1970 with unclear voyage details. Mentions Bryer Kbit Mitton and Chr rep, references to Florida and Minero, and rental property notes. The garbled lines obscure concrete dates, locations, and outcomes.
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