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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1932
Page
13
A fragmented letter from Honduras recalls travel humor and jungle tales, describing the journey, natives, a map marked cave, and a curious mix of adventures. The writer mentions a lieutenant, water lines, and curious street sights as he travels with reflections on local life.
Firefighters extinguished a blaze reported near a restaurant in West Honolulu area. Police say about 50 damage was sustained before crews contained the fire. No injuries reported.
U S prohibition agents seized five stills and about 1450 gallons of whiskey from a ranch 12 miles northwest of Smithson Valley. At a second site in a rae vine they found 100-gallon and 50-gallon stills with 30 gallons of finished whiskey and 150 gallons of mash. Four men were jailed in New Braunfels and four more arrested as the raid continued at dusk. A separate raid in Freestone County yielded 20 barrels of whiskey and a roadster.
A. S. Walker as receiver of the defunct Fire National Bank of Kingsbury faces suit in Guadalupe County court. Ben McIntyre sues Walker and J. R. McIntyre for two mules and damages claiming a December 20 1980 mortgage on the animals by Isid Wishhop to the bank. Plaintiffs Robert Watson Edna Willi Elijah Williamson and Nominodes Ramsey of Guadalupe join to seek recovery of three cows and the mower value, alleging the cattle were seized under the mortgage. The case continues as the court coordinates protection for all parties with a federal court note and upcoming schedule in San Antonio.
A trailer from the Turtle Shop is reported stolen, valued at MCAS and AG with the vehicle and location details unclear due to damaged text. Turtle Shop manager WOR Kase Hy notes the loss as of Wednesday Lopplige, with the theft occurring on roads near a location referenced as HF, Jordan, 881 Liprt.
City commissioners approved ordinances to secure deposits with Frost National Bank and Alamo National Bank and to borrow funds for current year expenses. A $1,525,000 loan goes to the general fund with monthly advances. notes mature by July 4, 1939 and carry rising interest. Proceeds cover taxes, library, police and fire pension needs, and a separate loan supports a Lone Star athlete’s Olympic trials preparation.
In Cleveland Ohio on June 29 Parker quickly dominated, defeating Al Moore of Youngstown 6 0 4 0 and then besting John Yden of Cleveland 0 0, forging an early lead in the Ohio championship.
Ben Whit, veteran driver, steered Brevere to victory in the 8370 Maton Stake at Sardy Ratt dall. In the Grad Ghent meeting opener at Cleveland Olio Brevera, named by WW Reynolds, W. C. took second and led in early heats with Will Gn driving the Antohione.
A. O. Appelt remained free on his own bond of 100 on Wednesday after a hearing before Judge Wy We Mocrory in the Ninety-fourth District Court. Assistant district attorney Delos Pinch said detectives have investigated the arson case and presented evidence. a habeas corpus hearing occurred Tuesday afternoon amid widespread references to the ongoing probe and local officials.
The old Mathis Steers baseball team plans a 8:30 Wednesday meeting at the Mathis market 5400 Broadway to reorganize and welcome others. Players contacted include several notables though Jack Smith and William Schmidt are asked to abstain. Lobos Negras Tobacco Company Baseball also schedules a separate meeting and game this week.
Methodists will hear a lecture on the Lutheran church during a mid week service at Travis Park Methodist Church Wednesday at 7 p m The sermon series features Dr Gerl Gregory The Leading Denominelians of Carnatianity with hymns by Lutheran writers led by George C Baker Jr Sunday evening services will continue through the summer at the church but will move to the Gunter root for this coming Sunday at 7 p m for a religious program celebrating the Fourth of July
Two children were treated for kerosene poisoning at Robert B. Green Hospital. Luis Delaina, 3, of Monte Street, and Gregory Recatina, age unspecified, were reported to be recovering. A separate note mentions Jordan, 45, of Smithtan, involved in a gas-related incident, with no other clear details.
A long promised federal building project in San Antonio faces delays and cost overruns. The plan, tied to a $1,400 federal building fund, has drawn attention as land purchases reached $325,000 including sites such as the old Arthur hole and Army property. Critics note failures to deliver amid ongoing local promises since the late Congressman Harry M. Warevach's era. The downtown area would see a wide gap filled by the new structure, with photographs showing site preparations and cleared lanes.
A Kirk Place beer raid led to a $1000 bond for L. Massey under United States authorities. The defendants Massey and Martha Gast faced a joint hearing set for July 1 after charges connected to the seizure of 459 pints of beer from a local establishment described as a complete serving place.
Company A Bast in marksmanship at Camp Bullis with best score. Company D posts 74 pairs of 113 wearers at 05.4 percent. Palmore leads rifles with 100 percent, Frayn tops mantme gunners with 17 out of 18. Roem wins missol championship with 177.
Audra Lee 9 and Peggy Joyce 31 were awarded custody to Knox Broly, advisor of Rigi Rehools, by a Mississippi court Wednesday. The mother Mrs Audra Parkhurst Broom previously had custody. she argued Mississippi lacked jurisdiction after moving to Texas. San Antonio court ruled it cannot alter sister state decree, ordering Broom to comply before removing children from San Antonio jurisdiction. Notice of appeal filed.
James Culpeppey of Kelly field faced an $800 bond after a rum sale irregularity at an informal location. Agents found 50 pints of beer and 40 gallons of mash. Culpopner admits beer but denies making the sale. Prajadas Glovers charged with possession of whiskey and mash. Cis Neval held on a $1000 bond, Sandoval released on $500 bond for possession of 442 pints of beer.
Five officers at Randolph Field have been assigned to duty. Piva Liotta W E Chibertsen GA Whatisy and Second bicuts NT Olsen RX Thylor pave han placed with the flying department. Cant Tyatt Thoms quartermaster corps will be post quartermaster.
The effort to open the South Texas Bank and Trust Company seeks deposits to launch the new institution. City-Central Bank and Trust Company reported over 1.2 million dollars pledged by depositors of the closed bank, with about 2.2 million total pledged needed. Directors voted to raise the Securities company share count to 250,000, enabling one share per 60 dollars of pledged deposits.
Mystery burglary story notes officers from Cer Georgetown visited Avtartia on Wednesday hoping to recover stolen villagers. Detective Captain Aubrey Mepkins with Delwellves Wiis and Lee traveled Tuesday to inspect. A daylight burglar was captured this week with codhe reposted.
In a garbled 19th century style, the writer pokes at Democratic infighting over who will chair the convention and who gets the nomination. The piece lampoons the party’s disarray and mockingly notes the prolonged selection process and factional bickering.
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