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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
11
In the lobby of the National Bank of Commerce, a wall displayed exchange quotations for various currencies. The scene showed shoppers and tellers amid depositors and check-cashers as people noted the latest rates for francs, drachmas, tom, pesetas, and sterling.
The article recalls early San Antonio life including the shift to new telephone numbering on September 2 and the impact on businesses bootleggers and secretaries. It notes the historic post office electric light installation in the 1880s, Postmaster Manning funding the system, Globe saloon concerts, and Travis Park band events, highlighting cultural changes and daily city routines.
Fragmentary notes describe a cricket game in San Antonio and reference the club’s activity. Mentions of silver dollars minted in 1878 and bank uses appear amid garbled text about local civic life and a short-lived bank at a new town site.
Colonel W B Tuttle reports progress on settling five exceptions to Reconstruction Finance Corp conditions for a $1.45 million loan to form South Park Bank and Trust Company. A Washington decision is pending as local notes issues and state banking law misunderstandings complicate renewal of past due notes before final letters to depositors.
Officials and bankers met to discuss a budget push totaling about 5.5 million dollars to cover upcoming salaries and operating costs for the San Antonio school system. The plan, led by Roger Stokes and Paul Scholz, included salary reductions and state-equivalent measures to avoid layoffs and fund new classrooms.
Judge W. W. Mc Crory of Ninety four District Court freed Mrs. Maris Lovisa Alvarnab on a theft charge after arguments revealed the indictment of theft for $1000 to be faulty. The Wednesday morning session ended with the indictment deemed flawed and the case dismissed.
Rochester New York reports the death of Mrs. Catherine T. Wheelwright at age 74. Friends and family recall her long life and her distinguished son, Eamonn de Valera, president of Ireland, with funeral services held today.
A community event titled Hope Chest Fete is planned by a local society. Proceeds support school programs and other charitable aims. Organizers include president Lednckson and event chairpersons at the Cathedral area with activities scheduled in the coming weeks.
In Brussels a Socialist deputy Aytras was wounded when a revolver fired from the strangers’ gallery disrupted the chamber of deputies. Assistants rushed to the scene and the injured official was taken to a nearby venue for medical aid. The attacker and subsequent details remain under police investigation.
County Judge W A Warzbach explains his split from the Citizens' league citing a desire to avoid entangling alliances and to think independently. He blames Mary Maverick for steering him away and cites the Blower plan as a key issue in the county race, defending its $60 000 equalization survey as saving money long term. Mayor G M Chambers addressed the Tuesday night rally supporting the ticket.
Arthur F. Rogers faces a liquor charge as his supporters clash with authorities over a key government witness failing to appear. Commissioner Lockhart and A USA attorney insist the absent testimony prevents a final bond. Rogers and allies allege unfair treatment while court plans to compel attendance at the next hearing.
Campaign suaimed at Selma as candidates on the Cheens league ticket prepare to bolt. John P. Glassen presides as county commissioner candidate for precinct No. 3, with Frost Woodhull as candidate for county judge and Mowlin Randolph for the legislature. Ton Lakhlion runs for county treasurer.
A report notes an incinerator to be painted red amid a catsup destruction case. Officials, including Guorga Hotsford and Duval Wrst, reference court action and condemnation orders with details of items seized and a late court hearing.
A gasoline accident at a local shop on North Flores Street injured four children and left one with a finger amputated. Allen Craig, 15 months, was in serious condition after exposure to gasoline. Gabriel Garcia, 2, had a finger amputated by an extractor. Selma Campos, 21 months, was burned by hot water. Alvero Monox, urch, and two others were treated at the hospital.
Funds are being raised by the Colored Taber caution to Tinanck free dinner for all ex-stages in Bexar county to be given at Line toy park in connection with the celebration of June 19 by San Antonio negroes. The celebration is just two days, June 19 and 20, and county residents are invited to attend with committees led by J. J. Jackson, Thomas Slack and William Crawford. Between 150 and 200 former slaves are expected to attend with John McKenzis as president of Heecoubeil sponsoring the dinner and Mrs. C. A. Cunningham presiding over the wenuten's ener.
The court denied a rehearing in the murder appeal of J. A. Escober, who is under a 40 year sentence for killing his brother in law Thomas Donagin III in June 190. The trial court sentence was affirmed by the appellate court.
Marion C Hill's brother, WHL C, 11, a dwemer living near Tarkhort, was found dead at Lock hayb Weehntenay margins. Word received by his brother Mavis C Eni, owner of Alaino Printing. Funeral services will be held at Lock hort Tuesday.
A petition filed Wednesday in a Fertern district court states veteran James Huge seeks to recover a $10,000 war risk insurance policy. The man, discharged from the Army, is described as nearly blind and physically disabled with several illnesses.
A Cuban cadet from Havana arrives at Randolph Field with 19 hours of flight training and commercial pilot experience. Son of a Cuban army major, he trained at Morta oastle and the Georgia Military Academy in Atlanta. In civil life he worked for the Havana branch of National City Bank. home in Casilla de Fuersa, Havana.
The twenty eighth anniversary dinner of the Scientific Society of San Antonio at the Menger hotel drew 100 members and guests. Dr David A Cerna spoke on medical progress of the nineteenth century, Albert J Heymann praised music in education, J C Gordran traced post Civil War education, Col M L Crimmins discussed modern teaching methods, and Chaplain C C Balentan gave the invocation.
Postmaster assistant Puller announced changes to postage rates with a one-cent stamp to be added to two and three cent envelopes when new rates take effect. He urged the public to use remaining prepaid stamps, noting three-cent and two-cent envelopes will stay in circulation temporarily as higher rates are phased in.
Buenos Aires on June 1 reports Argentina reduced tariff duties on British whiskey by a fixed percentage after ministerial action. The decision cited a shift in trade policy and aims to align with broader international arrangements. Officials noted the move was influenced by economic conditions and aims to ease shortages and promote exchange.
A district wide mission fund drive began in San Antonio with over 200 ministers and laymen from the twenty eighth district meeting at Fiat Baptist church. The goal is 46 000 in support of foreign missions within a 900 000 regional drive. Churches across the district will participate and offerings Sunday will be donated through the movement.
A Wisconsin letter claims Charles Dawes could be the next vice president and later ambassador to Great Berlin, then back to lead a Reconstruction Finance role. The writer supports Dawes, mocks rivals, and urges voters to back his “direct straddle” stance on prohibition and reform, signed from Wis. Roaver.
Nearly two thousand World War II veterans packed a hall for a meeting urging immediate payment of the bonus. Speakers attacked the administration and Wall Street what they called financial buzzards, and veterans urged Congress and President Hoover to sign the bonus bill.
Mrs Alex Adams, candidate for Congress, returned to San Antonio after a two week tour of North and Hav Texas. She opened her campaign in New Boston Bowie City and spoke to about 2000 supporters. She listed stops in Dekall Texarkana Mount Pleasant Greenville Mineral Wells Sherman and Denison. She said she has no opponent for place No 7 in West Texas.
Sixty six outdoor recreation periods open at Kerrville camp with 70 San Antonio youths preparing for a six week term. Camp officials report enrollment complete for the first two weeks though a few vacancies remain for the third and fourth periods as of Tuesday morning.
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