Mexican cultural scene thrives in Little Mexico briskly
The article notes Mexican cultural retention in the city with local stars like Alfonsorita Tiarda and Anna Maria Fernandes drawing crowds. It highlights El Teatro Nacional and Henry Tagle, showcasing Spanish language film and live performances, and mentions past road shows from Mexico City affected by immigration and declining business.
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Henry Tagle
el Teatro Nacional
Little Mexico
IAIT
Mexico City
RMI I
Mexican Theater Scene and Readings Spotlight in City
A survey of local Mexican cultural life highlights Celia Montalvan and other stars in Edwin Canlos’ project The Kid From Spaio. El Nacional and El Teatro Obrero are noted venues, with Jose Movier called the Mexican Clark Gable. Bookshop La Casa Editorial Lozans exports popular translations, Blasco Ibanez dominates Spanish writers, and reader tastes include Dumas and Dostoievski.
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Ter
Celia Montalvan
Tagle
Jose Movier
Clark Gable
Jimmy Fraiker
Max Schmel~ing
al Smith
la ‘Casa
Editorial Lozans
Ignacio EB. Lozani
la Prensa
Novela of
Dumas
Hugo
Pau Feyal
Montespris
Stevenson
Wright Quits Judgeship Race Amid Endorsement Flap
A. V. Wright withdraws from the Ninety fourth district court race citing the Wak Tcan nol act and endorsement issues. Wright, once assistant county attorney, thanks supporters and friends as incumbent Judge McCrory remains in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adthuc Ve
Wright
Ionger
McCrory
Frianda
Recruits for Bonus Army Sought In San Antonio
A recruiting drive for the Bonus Army in San Antonio was launched by veterans Dex ter Ginich and Sam J. Bryant after a six day journey from Cincinnati to Washington. They opened an office at 627 Dalorosa Street to enlist World War I veterans for a march on Washington and press Congress to authorize rest of the bonus payment. They praised Washington authorities and planned to return with reinforcements aboard the Second Battalion.
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San Antonio
Bonus Army
Dexter Ginich
Sam J. Bryant
Here
Washington
White House
Dalorosa Struct
Brasdrast
Pudeles
Bat. Antonio
Hoover
Congress
Senate
Cincinnati
Texas
B.ind O
Smith
Bryant
Gavington
C. and O
Tmne
Foud
F. D. Glassford
Igins Army
Bonis
Hoover Hotel
Fiesi
Tone Star
Sam Antonia Bons
Washington, D.C
Veterans Army
Ae Y
Glassford
Waters
Portland
Oregon
Brind
Dexter Smith
Washington, D. C
San Antonio Lawyers Hear Judge Pierson on Court Docket
Judge William Pierson associate justice of the Texas Supreme Court told about 160 San Antonio lawyers at the Day Association luncheon at the Plaza Hotel that the original docket is now nearer caught up. He noted the court’s effort to be right in its decisions and praised the court’s governing body and its judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didge
William Pierson
Texas Supreme Court
Pierson
San Antonio
Day Association
Howard Templeton
Whr
Jaslace Plersoh
Supreme Courb
Joseph Ryan
Commission of Appeals
Tie Supreme Court
Hubert W. Green
Hey
Best Wardrobe Contest Set for Saturday in Bexar County
The first Best Wardrobe contest, among women in Bexar County Home Demonstration clubs, will be judged Saturday morning between 1 and 12 a.m. Miss Besa Edward of Texas A and M college will cast the deciding vote. An exhibit of clothing entered will be held in Miss Ida F Reynolds office, with entrants judged on wardrobe updates and cost efficiency to reach a final round.
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Bexar County
Besa Edward
Texas A. & M
Edward
Extension Service
Ida F. Reynolds
Pattern by Marian Martin Deienien Frock Adapts Silhouette
Pattern by Marian Martin Deienien shapes a slender frock with hip yoke seaming and lace trim. The design uses fabric and lace yardage for sizes 26 to 48, with specific yardage listed. orders directed to San Antonio Light Pattern Department.
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Marian Martin Deienen
Alcholake
Pobteci
San Antonio
Tax receipts show city taxes replenished in 1931
City tax collections for 1931 totaled 4 925 182 58 with 264 60 percent collected. Deputy A B Stephene said payments arrive steadily though delays occurred. Mayor Chambers extended delinquency date to June 1 plus one month to encourage payments. After July 3 penalties rise. the mayor warns stricter action against those owing more than 100.
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A. B. Stephene
Stephens
Chambers
Bankruptcy case of Thomas Goggan set for July 13
An involuntary petition for bankruptcy, filed by creditors Beneke Manufacturing, Beneke Furniture Makers, and another firm, names Thomas Goggan. The hearing is scheduled July 13 in the federal district clerk’s office. Allegations include transfer of real estate on Broadway and Travis Street to a Philadelphia creditor and alleged preference payments to Drexel Furniture Company.
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Thomas Goggan
Sos
Federal District Clerk's Office
Fridey
Benele Manufacturing Company
Tiindls
Beneke Fing Manufacturing Company
Wilhelm Furniture Company
Beneke
Furnitire Company
Jean
Kuhlman Elected by Legion Post Commander at meeting
Charles T. Kuhlman was elected commander of George D. Newton Federal Employes Post No. 420 of the American Legion to attend the state convention in Corpus Christi. Harvey F. Patterson and J. J. McConnell named officers. others named include A. FR. Loruno historian and J. E. F tard chaplain. A list of committee members and invited attendees followed. Treasury bills offered for about $100 revenue and a festival reserve plan noted.
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Corpus Christi
Charles T. Kuhlman
George D. Newton
American Legion
Harvey F. Patterson
Ler
J. J. McConnell
A. FR. Loruno
J. £. F Tard
Martin Fevere
Sc Onagheai
Licongullve
J. Pawliner
J. G. Evans
AG. Ord
BE. Ve Smith
Walter Dt
EH. V. Sweigier
Ty Br
A. J. Pulsford
Harry Neon
Walter Behmidt
Treasury
Roy
Rees
Ee Eet
Focal Reserve Bank, Ag
Shine Somites
Seguin farmer charged with sale of whiskey
A Seguin area farmer, once tied to a whiskey sale case, faced charges after agents located suspected contraband several miles south of Seguin. The case involved contested evidence, with defense attorney J Vorin and judge Anibiony reportedly weighing the proceedings and the final disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeaequor
Seguin
Vorin
Anibiony
Pineapple theft and other 1920s city crimes reported
A tumult of petty thefts and misfortunes fills the page. A man in jail after stealing two Hawaiian pineapples from a truck. several homes report burglaries and missing items including a radio, furniture, a coat, and a money purse. Police note one incident where a woman’s apartment showing led to theft of eleven dollars.
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Chicago
Carver
W. W. Thompson
Smith
Ant J. R. Mills
Broadway
Misa Ella Taylor
Shearer Street
Garry Ricketts
Main Avenue
Annile Rosetyoerry
Post Avenue
Federal Reserve Bank Resources Change Report
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas resources for the week ending Pri. Any show a total of 1,068,093,900 dollars, down 4,920,000 from the prior week. Bills and securities fell 2,885,000 while reserves rose 936,000. The comparison notes a decline versus the corresponding week in 1931.
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Fedeval Reserve Bank of Dallas
San Antonio
Pri
Tolan
Senate Action on Loan Rate Questioned in Session
In Washington D C Senator Norris Republican Nebraska asked to discharge committee action on a bill to lower interest rates on World War Adjusted loans. If approved the measure would move to the Senate for official action and could affect national treasury outlays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Wariington
D.C
Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Fray Sothian
UN Senate
Notre Dame Named Governor in University Board Election
Joseph A. Menger of 107 Katherine Court elected governor on the university board. Election reported Friday with final tally and details of the institutional ceremony.
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Joseph A. Menger
Katherine Court
Virion Mln
University of Matra Dame
Mengry
OL Che Pigtitys
Delegates to Democratic Convention From San Antonio
Delegates from San Antonio departed for Chicago to attend the Democratic national convention opening Monday. A special car carried them via the Missouri Pacific Railroad at 9:45 a.m. They joined delegates from nearby towns and will connect with others en route in Austin and Dallas. Attending from San Antonio were Mayor and Mrs. Chanthers Judge Phil Shook and State Senator Archie Parr with family, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Atkinson of Beeville, plus Lawrence Goforth and railroad officials Aymend J. Xissing Jr HL Orr.
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San Antonio
Chicago
Morulay
Counter Receipts Used by Banks to Dodge U.S. Tax
Banks issued non taxable counter receipts to withdraw cash, following a telegram from TG Leighton secretary of the Clearing House association stating the steps to escape the tax are legal. Commonwealth Bank and Trust Co held two stacks of receipts dating to early in the century and have called them into service. The immunity from taxation does not apply to checks written by depositors to others as receipts are non transferable.
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Bail Antonio
TG Leighton
Clearing House Association
Commonwealth Bank and ‘Trust Company
Masonic Lodge to Install Officers at Cathedral Hall
The Community lodge No. 3201 of the Masons will install officers at 1 pm Friday in the Scaclin Rite cathedral. Judge W Fly will serve as master and installing officer, with Judge Edward W. Smiltt as marshal. Officers to be installed include T. Maxey Hart worshipful master, L Stewart St senior warden, A West junior warden, W B Engel treasurer, J T Nictials secretary, A Kennedy senior deacon, and A E Sieber junior deacon.
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Scaclin Rite Cathedral
Fly
Edward W. Smiltt
T. Maxey Hart
L. Stewart St
A. West
W. B. Engel
J. T. Nictialls
A. Kennedy
A E. Sieber
Grand Jury Commission Picked for October Court Term
Friday appointed by Judge W. Anderson to draw up a grand jury for the October term. Committee includes Carl V. Sshler, Frank L. Orr, and Thomas R. Lewis from the Alamo National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Dridge W. 3. Anderson
District Court
Run Crand
Carl V. Sshler
Aienleet
Frank L. Orr
Thomas R. Lewis
Alamo National Bank
Wilder Accepts New Commission
John W. Wire at 224 West Fark avenue accepts a new commission and moves to a stated corps headquarters. The notice names Wilder and announces his appointment by the organization reflecting a formal transfer of duties.
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Wilder
John W
Wire
Fark Avenue
Tavniry
Tlalth
Corps
Nica
Pridiy
City Officials Clamp Salaries as Budget Cuts Hit Employees
Mayor C M Chambers faces drastic budget cuts caused by slow tax receipts and weak bank loans. Employed workers face up to 20 percent pay reductions, with no uniform scale. Park Commissioner Wood Rubble imposes economy measures triggering 300 protests. Daily water collections restored in parts of the city to offset losses. Citizens flood Rubble’s office with calls and complaints to reverse steps.
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OC. M. Chambers
Jpood Rubblu
Teesent
Rublla
Polices
Waver
Nnyar
Moose Campaign for New Members Gains Steam
Charles Warren Dunsway of Sam Antonio graduated Saturday from Mooseheart, an institution at Mooseheart, Dutnois, maintained by the Loyal Order of Moose. Wayne Boushnou, secretary of the local lodge, says a drive for new members is under way for a limited time. Bohannon notes strong support.
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Charles Warren Dunsway
Sam Antonio
Mooseheart
Dutnois
Order of Moose
Wayne Boushnou
Loeal Lidge Fina
Whayter
Bohannon
Two Orchestras to Play at Canopus Club Dance
Two orchestras will provide modern and old-time dance music at a San Antonio Canopus Club event. The special dance is scheduled for Friday evening at 8 30 at the Wilpin Wilding venue, promising lively entertainment for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canopus
San Antonio
Canopus Tonnich Club
Boxing and disarmament talk overshadowed by New York bout
Beverly Mills reports a convoluted scene where a proposed disarmament program by McHonvee is eclipsed by a New York boxing event featuring Schmeling. The piece notes public distraction toward the Fletcher square deal, mentions Sharkey and Dempsey, and hints at foreign observers reacting to Olympic rumors and radio chatter about boxing figures and ongoing matches.
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Beverly Mills
Cali
Wuhe
Mc Honvee
Ihan
Square
Boxing Commission
Mar Schmeling
Mr. Weaver
New York
Sharkey
Max
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Pecalise
Municipal Auditorium
Berlin
Gustavo Otero
Thomas Jolerson
A. V. Wright
Big
Pacife- Waly
Big Spring
Carlitta
California
Paso
Mixepa
Mitncind
Burma
Iira
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Kuhlman
Legion Post
Board For Convention
C. M. Chambers
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Moose
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