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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1932

Page

7

City-Central Finalizes Signatures Drive for New Bank

Final negotiations for a 1,450,000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to form a new bank to relieve depositors of the closed City-Central bank were completed. Directors approved a resolution outlining loan requirements and deposit contracts needed from three fourths of the bank’s depositors to secure a 40 percent dividend. Signature collection neared completion with 4,600 contracts filed by Saturday. total claimants reach 17,000. State banking authorities endorsed the plan, predicting profits for depositors once the new bank opens.

Finance Corporation Central Securifies Company Ainal Central Securities Company Songweed South Texas Bank and Trust Company Caronel White Flencaitora Senta Reconstruction Finance Corporation Securities Company Ward James Shaw Austin State Banking

Chapter to Install Officers by San Antonio Royal Arch Masons

The San Antonio chapter No. 381 Royal Arch Masons will install officers Wednesday in the chapter room at 217 Camden Street. Newly elected officers include Howard J. Templeton as most excellent high priest and Walter A. Ostendorf as excel lent king with other appointed posts listed. Retiring high priest Richard H. Hambrook will receive the past high priest jewel during installation.

San Antonio Royal Arch Masons Camden Street Howard J. Templeton Walter A. Ostendorf W. I. Lighthouse W. &. Pyne Walter Davenport W. H. Wallace George T. Botsfard W. Verguson Toyal Gene Mergele Grover Morris Joe J. Brown Richard H. Hambrook Clinton B. Reed Otto F. Dictert James A. Wright

Identity of Train Victim Unknown

Police sought to identify a young Mexican man killed when he was struck by a Missouri Pacific freight train at 5 p m Friday while attempting to board. The sole witness, Roy Newbrand of Pittsburgh, said the man briefly lost his footing before being struck.

Missouri Pacific Roy Newbrand Pittsburgh

Lewellyn Rites Held Saturday for Charler Roden Lewellyn

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Porter Loring chapel for Charler Roden Lewellyn 41 of 1130 Rayton Avenue who died Friday. The Highland Park Presbyterian officiant was Rev Baxter D Greer. The body will be sent by rail to Kansas City Saturday night for burial.

Parson Tomey to Receive Final Army Pay and Farewell

On June 2 a special gathering at the United States arsenal will honor Rev William Tomey a 29 year veteran soldier and civil service employee as he receives his last active duty pay envelope. Tomey a former Civil War era figure will continue his mission work as a self supporting parson and his long service includes pastorates in Los Angeles Heights Harlanale and McKinley Avenue Methodist churches. He plans to donate wedding ceremonies and will draw his final active service check on June 30 amid friends wishing him well for his new road.

United States Arsenal Willam Tomey Willam Tomey Arsenal Philip Sheridan Third Cavalry Sheridan San Carlos Arizona Indias Toney San Antonio Los Angeles Heights Methodist Harlanale McKinley Avenue Laurel Heights Household Furniture Company Tiis

Doctor Reveley Demurrer May Dismiss Indictment in Narcotic Case

An effort to dismiss a federal indictment against Dr. Reveley and seven other San Antonio physicians charged with narcotic violations was revealed. Attorney W C Williams argues the indictment is flawed for missing druggist liability and amounts dispensed, potentially causing all eight cases to be dropped if the demurrer is sustained. A hearing was postponed to next motion day as Judge McMillan is out of the city.

8. L. Heveley San Antonito W. C. Willians Reveley Saturdey Buth R. J. McMillan Keveley Gibbs

Efforts to Save L A Farm Station Meet Budget Hurdle

Farm officials learned in Corpus Christi that the San Antonio experimental station may survive into the year despite an abolished 13000 budget. Washington cooperative agencies seek to donate funds to keep the station operating, but final support depends on agencies’ budgets.

L.A Capital San Antonio Corpus Christ Road Washington Me Ik

Excursion Rates Offered by Mopac to Hot Springs Arkansas

A special round trip fare of four dollars to Hot Springs Arkansas is announced by F L Orr of the Missouri Pacific railroad. The special train departs San Antonio at 8 50 p m Saturday July 2 with a return to Hot Springs by 8 21 p m July 5. A five dollar round trip rate applies from San Antonio and Austin to Hollister and Branson Missouri on the same dates.

Mopac Hot Springs Ark F. L. Orr Missouri Paaifle Railroad San Antonio Austin Hollister Branson

Two Youths Fight On Brackenridge Park Links

A San Antonio man and a Dallas youth fought for nearly an hour on the Brackenridge Park golf course at 2 a.m. Both were badly beaten and later reported in satisfactory condition. Local authorities investigated but details remain sketchy.

Antonis San Antonio Dallas Mutamaoblis Brackenridge Park Hoya Wee

Tennis Court Reservation Fee To Be Levied

City will implement a 10 cent per person service charge for tennis court reservations effective Tuesday. Commissioner Rubiola says the fee funds reservations and helps sustain the system, with about 600 reservations weekly. All bookings must be made at city hall, no phone requests.

Petk Jacob Rubbola Rubiola City Hall Robbola Toless Park Confession Park Department

Three Injured in Local Pools Sent to Hospital

Three people were hospitalized after injuries at Covington Park and San Pedro pool areas. R J Hester of the Gunter hotel cut forearms, Joe Mendola sustained a head injury diving, and Mrs G Cervantes cut her foot at Covington Park. Rudolph Peres slipped and hit his foot on a show case at his home. Doctors await Austin word on a dog bite incident tied to rabies checks.

Robert B. Greco R. 1 Hester Gunter

Bankruptcy Plea of Unique Form Granted in West Case

Federal Judge DuVal West granted a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed by Charles St. Guilhem who styled himself manager of a produce business. The petition lists no figures or assets aside from insurance pos sibles and a notation of 82123 in secured claims. Guilhem provides no maturities or value for real estate and notes his homestead as exempt with value unknown.

DuVal West Charles St. Guilhem Cination Matuematica Guillem Notte Hls

Rotarians to Install Geyer as President

Gus Geyer will become president of the San Antonio Rotary Club at the upcoming meeting, succeeding Carleton Adams. William H. Furlong of the chamber of commerce highway department spoke on Mexican highways, praising progress while urging caution on travel until completion.

Gus Geyer San Antonio

Sapsco to Pay TNO Dividend

Sapsco declares the second quarterly dividend for 1932 on preferred stock of the San Antonio Public Service Company to be paid Thursday. Col W B Tuttle says economies are needed to continue earnings and dividends as street railway business shrinks. Three months ending March 31 gross $625,393.95. net income $357,439.29.

Tne San Antonio Public Service Company W. B. Tuttle Tuttle

Dance closes after affray. four held in county jail

Alexander Torrasas 39 of Lasova was treated for cuts at Robert B. Green hospital after a disturbance at a Pridey Dight dance hall. Four other people were jailed following the incident, with deputies George Mangold and Raymond Griffith making the arrests.

Alexander Torrasas Lasova Robert BR. Green Srresta George Mangold Raymond Griffith Torresas

Schleicher Campaign Opens in San Antonio

Friends of George J. Schleicher of Guero and former county attorney have begun Schleicher’s campaign for congressman at large Place No 1 in San Antonio. County Judge Stanley Kuwalik Dewitt District Judge J P Pool and others in DeWitt County back Schleicher.

George J. Schletcher Guero Ds. Inlet Cuera Schleicher San Antonio Stanley Kuwalik Dewitt County J. P. Pool Howard P. Green

Travis Church Hosted Guest Day by Missionary Society

The Women’s Missionary Society of Trails Park Methodist Church invites all women to a guest day at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the main church auditorium. Attendees are urged to bring friends.

First Phonograph Recording Demonstrated in Texas

A reminiscence recalls 1879 when Rolla Ryan gave a phono graph demonstration at Goliad College in Goliad Texas. Emil Mathis sang on the recording as Ryan toured with the record afterward.

Texan Goliad College Goliad Teray Rolla Ryan Emil Mathis Ryan

GA Pastor to Be Ordained at St. Mark's Church

The Rev. Charles W. C. Leel, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. C. Leel of East Mulberry, will be ordained at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Mark's Episcopal Church after earning a B A from St. Stephen's College and graduating from Virginia Theological Seminary. Bishop Capers will assist along with several clergy.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church Charles Wc, Leel C. Lesl East Mulberry Avenue Ray Mr. Leel Liverpool England St. Mark's Church Adoals St. Stephen’s College Columbia University 8. Mark's Church William T. Capers Diocess West Texas Virginia Theological Seminary Capers Arthur R. McKinsky E. M. Pennell Jr St. John's Church Abe E. H. Perry Bt &T Mark's Church

Marshal White Returns to San Antonio After Absence

United States Marshal O White of the district resumes duties in San Antonio after a stay in Austin assisting Judge R Z McMilen. A two week federal court term begins with civil cases to be tried in Austin the coming week.

Beatt. O. White United States San Antonio

Pair Charged In Multiple Burglaries In San Antonio

A statement to District Attorney investigator Goets cleared up numerous San Antonio thefts over two years and led to six burglary and theft complaints. George Montgomery and Raymond Lowell face charges for burglaries at Lone Star Toll company garage on February 3, 1932, an ice station theft of $21.85 on October 40, 1991, and eight cartons of cigarettes from another ice station in January of this year.

J Goets Walter Tynan San Antonio George Montgomery Dallas Street Montgomery Raymond Lowell Crosby Street Court of Justice of the Peace John Shook Lone Star Toc Company Lone Star Goetz

Young Men’s Business Club Heads to Monterrey Trip

Seventy five members of the Young Men’s Business club of New Orleans travel through Houston and Brownsville to enter Mexico by Monterrey on a July 5 trip, as announced by H L Orr assistant general passenger agent of Missouri Pacific railroad.

Young Men's Business Club of New Grieans

Rental listings and rates in a cluttered classified page

A dense OCR fragment lists rental prices and addresses such as 52944 San Pedro and 414.00 month, with numerous incomplete names and garbled phrases. The notice appears to advertise Mary Lon and a rental directory service offering various monthly rates and locations, amid fragmented words and unclear entries.

Dangers in Park Cuts Cited by Child Welfare Group

A city recreation tax abolition faced criticism for reducing supervised play for youths. advocates led by Walbert Tynan and Lucy Smithers argue playgrounds cost less than prisons and prevent delinquency, stressing supervision to avoid gang rule and promote initiative.

Walbert Tynan Lucy Smithers Child Protective and Humane Society R. €. Hugman Social Welfare Bureau George TH. Crazy Bexar County Public Wealth Association D. F P. Davia T. TI. Ochs Chamber of Commerce George L. Johnson Playground and Recreation Council Ralph Gibbs

Row Over Hotel Bankruptcy Case Settled

Federal Judge DuVal West settled a dispute in a hotel bankruptcy matter involving Tyrrell and the Robert E hotel firm. An involuntary petition by creditors and a voluntary petition by the hotel company were resolved, with later motions to dismiss involuntary petitions merged to avoid delaying claims and avoid creditor preference.

West Crpinory Referee Tyrrell Als Robert E. Hotel DuVal West Southwestern Boew [Dairy Company G. A. Stoweers Furniture Company Henry Hirshberg Attorners Tha Tefureéts da

Boy Scout Swim to Be Held July 4 at Camp Comal

Boy Scout swimming meet moved to July 4 at Camp Comal New Braunfels announced by scout executive Carl A. Bryan Visitors invited to 2 p m and to stay for the camp evening court of power Seventy one scouts participated in the second week of Camp Comal five from Monterrey Mexico participated in the opening week

Camp Comal New Braunfels San Antonio Carl A. Bryan Monterrey Mexico

Shaver for State Superintendent Club Formed

San Antonio educators organized a Shaver-for-Superintendent club to back Charles N. Shaver in his bid for re election as state superintendent. Heeman Hirsch was elected president and W N Montgomery secretary. Adolph Uhr was named to head a support committee. Shaver served four years as a legislator.

San Antonio Charles N. Shaver Sluca Heeman Hirsch W. N. Montgomery Adolph Uhr Shaver

War Mothers to Place Marker at Evans Grave

The Antonia chapter of American War Mothers will dedicate a memorial marker for Mrs. Certia Oberte Evans. The ceremony is set for Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Anchor Lodge cemetery at the corner of East Commerce and Palmetto. Royater, president, will lead the event.

Finn Antonia Certia Oberte Evans Anchor Lodge Cometary Comer East Commerce Palmetto Neon Mra MM. Royater Presien

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City-Central RB. F Willae Tomey S.A. Men The Rio Chande Lee James Toon Antares Gus Duerler Jr Milka Inabel L. Doldy Chostal Wat Padifia Depot Otto Nentwig Wi Employe Taft Ranch Grigory Mr. Nentwig Cage Mio Jacob Rubiola Rubtola A. Rotarians Geyer W. A. Bevan Sake Bevan Duck Specht Snake Authority Canada Michigan University Sapsco TNO Ford DIX Marshal White Reninada Mary Lon Heru Avantients San Pedro Perror Thompa Russ Hehroous Greeley Clee Talant Clanton Mary Lalifae Tynan Adolph Uhy A. Shaver Club
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