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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1932

Page

18

Photograph on Aztec desk celebrates Buddy Rogers link

A desk photograph of Buddy Rogers at Bill Lewis’s Aztec theater marks a bridge from campus days at the University of Kansas to Hollywood fame. The piece recalls Rogers’ Kansas roots, shared music with Lewis, and their years as classmates in 1923.

Bill Lewis Buddy Rogers Fame Lewis University of Kanseas Kansas Buddy Olathe Kars Ife Chuck Shotthel

Washer to Speak at Sevier Dinner in Corpus Christi

Nat M Washer will deliver the principal address at a dinner honoring Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sevier. The event is at the Plaza hotel in Corpus Christi at 7 p.m. Tuesday, under the auspices of the Corpus Christi chamber of commerce with many prominent San Antonians expected to attend.

Nat M Washer Clara Driscoll Sevier Plaza Hotel Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce

Judge Orders Refund Of $500 Cash Bond For Quiroga

Federal Judge DuVal West ordered $509 returned to Hope Quiroga after her Maquor case was dismissed. Quiroga had posted a $500 cash bond rather than use sureties for a pending trial.

DuVal West Hope Quiroga Maquor

Gity Hands Off in Ocho Election

The city administration will adopt a hands off policy in the school board election on April 2 and will not endorse any ticket or candidate. Mayor M. Chambers announced after a conference with L D Gilmore that city employees may vote as they please and no preference will be shown for the Economy Ticket led by Lawrence B Goforth W E Pyne and Jesse Beitel.

M. Chambers L. D. Gilmore Yoayer Chambers Economy Lawrence Goforth W. E. Pyne Jesse Beitel

Phone Number Suit II Settled Out of Court

A damage suit over a telephone number mix up, filed in 1939 by Locke Nursery and Floral Co against Southwestern Bell, was settled and dismissed in federal court on Tuesday. The case sought 2900 dollars for alleged number switching affecting nurseries in New Braunfels, involving the No 231 listing.

Federal District Court Locke Nursery and Floral Company Southwestern Bell Telephone Company New Braunfels The Floral Company Hermann CG. Locke

Travelers Chapter Elects Officials In 1932

The San Antonio chapter of United Commercial Travelers elected George Deegan senior councilor for 1932, succeeding D. L. Bourland. Other officers include T. J. Keaney junior councilor Robert McGee conductor Arthur G. James page Henry Friedlander sentinel Zimmerman secretary and rider Joe W. McGee chap. Executive committee members named. Delegates to the Grand Jreeting im Waco May 14 alternates Whitledge Leslie Moor A. E. Connor.

Travelers San Antonio United Commercial Travelers George Deegan D. L. Bourland T. J. Keaney Robert McGee Arthur G. James Page Henry Friedlander Sentinel Zimmerman Ridef Joe W. McGee Dechman Sam H. Speir Fentiman

Arients Clinic Doctor Attends Dallas Spring Conference

Dr. A M Dreiss of San attends the spring conference in Dallas. The event gathers medical professionals for presentations and discussions on new clinic practices.

Fragmentary Beverly Bills Note from March 28

A garbled Virginia related message hints at an encouraging topic with references to news, warnings about misstatements, and mentions Will Rogers and Texas pleasures. The text is incomplete and unclear.

Quick Appeal Fails as Big Fines Hit Frank Enrique

Frank Henry alias Frank Enrique aged 21 of 1024 San Fernando street faced two speeding charges and a taxi driving without a chauffeur license in Corporation court Tuesday. Judge A L Mallock fined him 100 dollars in each speeding case and 10 dollars for the license violation after Enrique declared I appeal the cases. One speeding count alleges 50 miles per hour in a school zone.

Frank Henry Frank Enrique San Fernando Street Corporation Court A. L. Mallock Enrique

Scouts Honor Court honors San Antonio scouts awards

Executives of the Alamo Area council Boy Scouts of America presented 174 awards at a monthly court of honor in San Antonio. Local scouts earned 135 merit badges and 25 second class badges. top honors went to Charles Teat and Robert White.

Alamo Woodrow Benefield Jack Dexshimer Franklin Trésher William Jarmon Paul Ferrar Murray Montgomery Harold McCrabb John King Bobby Watson Alfred Englehardt Ben Fry Frank Stenberg Jimmie Sargeant Billie Markette

Kid Comedy Cast Plans Saturday Rehearsal at YWCA

The All-Santone Kid comedy cast directed by Eugene Thames will rehearse at the YWCA at 2 20 p m Saturday. Lead actor George Chubb was chosen last Saturday after elimination tests at the Elzs club, with cast members Charles Myer Henry Zimmermann Billie Dell Crabb and Mary Elizabeth Seawell. All but Miss Seawell belong to Hawshorne Junior school.

Eugene Thames George Chubb Elzs Club Charles Myer Henry Zimmermann Billie Dell Crabb Mary Elizabeth Seawell Miss Seawell Hawshorne Junior Schesl

Postal Supervisors to See Tree Grafts Lesson in thrift in San Antonio

The piece notes a thrift lesson for Postal Service supervisors in San Antonio led by pecan expert T H Ridgeway on grafting new wood. It references a spring 1933 training context and mixed other baseball items from various cities and dates, including Reds at St Petersburg and Pirates Tigers game outcomes.

Postal Service San Antonio T. H. Ridgeway Sidney Weil Reds St. Petersburg New York Yankees

Prohibition Stills Seized In San Antonio Area Bust

Prohibition agents seized four stills on three farms near San Antonio plus evidence of liquor activity in downtown. Two stills were found 17 miles west of the city with 32 gallons of whiskey and 100 gallons of mash. Bonds were set for William Silay at 750 dollars and Alfred Salzar and Lupe Guillen at 500 dollars each.

San Antonio William Silay United States Paul A. Lockhart Buevasta Sulphur Springs Alfred A. Salzar Lupe R. Guillen Prohibition Soledad Street West Houson Street

Potthast Goodwin to Speak Before Medical Society

Dr. O J Potthast and Dr Roge Goodwin are scheduled as speakers at the Bexar County Medical Society meeting at 8 p m Thursday in the Medical Library building Lexing ton at Fort St Marys street Dr Victor Tucker will preside Potthast will discuss leg genit al perineal herma and the opener targets a broad audience in a professional setting.

0. J. Potthast Roge. Goodwin Bexar County Medical Society Medical Library Lexington Fort St. Mary’s Street Victor €. Tucker Potthast Wosien

Police Radio Study Aids Officers For Licenses

Seven police officers undergo a four day weekly study period at headquarters to qualify as radio operators for the new police broadcasting system. Captain A D The catcht and radio technician Siemerlnton head the class with two hours weekly, while others like Verne Blenfined and Halleron assist.

Suc A. D Bury Siemerlnton Hallerd Jack Heath Wartments Verne Johnnie Jeffield Frou Tgeaht Halleron E. P Matheny R.T. Wear C. A. Dot Bae Wall Per Robby Fielder Green Hospital Avenile Elvira Cantu Tampico Street Muelder Show Bob House Chief Moore Mallett Texas Antonio Mundy

Milady Gets Leftover Pine Planks In Carporator Shuffle

In a quirky note from New York, carpentered pine planks become the illfated core of Milady's latest wrinkle. Shavings find odd uses from kindling to mattress fillers while chip straw lore claims origin amid crowded New York hat shops.

Milady Little Old New York

Fragmented OCR note yields partial local item

Readable fragments show a brief public notice or item from a local newspaper page. Details on action, agency, date, or location are incomplete or unclear.

Deputy Hale resigns after four charges filed

Hale Precinct No 5 deputy constable facing two counts of assault with drunkenness and malicious prosecution resigns at 3am. Commissioners court accepts the resignation to spare his employer Constable R A Magness. Hale says he is innocent but steps down to avoid embarrassment amid reports of shootings in North Cherry Street area.

Hale Bexar Commissioners Court R. A. Magness D. F. Davis North Cherry Streeth

Community plans aid for hospital dressings drive

A volunteer service group will provide surgical dressings for Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital patients. The San Antonio Council of Jewish Women will hold a meeting Wednesday morning to organize the effort. Speaker Mrs. E V DePew, former Red Cross chairman, will discuss. Committee members include Mesdames DePew Victor Dee Staacke Lockwood and Miss Hannah Hirshberg.

Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital San Antonio

Woman Fiddler to Headline Army Y Pay Day Party

Mrs Tra Black an old time woman fiddler will be featured at the Army Y M G A Pay Day party at 7 45 pm Thursday. She will be accompanied by Gertrudge Saynisch and perform a program of old time numbers.

Army ‘Y Tra Black Army Y. M. G. A

Vernal Welcome Stirs San Antonio Scenes

The arrival of spring brings celebrations of bluebonnets, children’s games, and baseball chatter. Local reports note more couples on secluded streets, young ladies sunbathing, and Medina Lake bass and trout spawning signaling good fishing ahead. Spring officially began March 20.

Cupid San Antonio Medina Lake

Y W C A Plans Mother's Banquet In Girl Reserve

The annual Mother-Daughter banquets by the Girl Reserve will be held at the Y W C A on Thursday and Friday evenings. Miss Dorothy Gebhart, secretary, will entertain senior high mothers at 6 30 p m Thursday, while junior girls host their mothers at 2 banquet time and 6 30 p m Friday. A complete program will be announced later.

Y.W.C.A Girl Reserve Organization Dorothy Gebhart Girl Reserve

Hill Succeeds Wayne Davis as Home Workers Chief

C. O. Hill, assistant superintendent, elected president of the Home Workers association to fill the vacancy caused by Wayne Davis’s death. A meeting is set at the Labor Temple at 7:13 p.m. Friday, per secretary Harry Garrell.

C. O. Hill Board of Education Home Workers’ Association Wayne Davis Harry Garrell Labor Temple

Romanian War Pilot Relives Narrow Mountain Highway Trek

Dimitri Dimancesco, a Roumanian war pilot and consul, recalled a perilous 200 mile stretch of Mexico’s National highway near Mexico City. He and his wife endured steep, narrow cliffs with 6000 foot drops, seven hours for 20 miles, and a mysterious encounter with two Italian aviators. Dimancesco praised the Saltillo route as safer and plans future travel within the United States.

Dimitri Dimancesco Sierras Old Mexico Mexico City San Antonio Dimancesco New Jersey Saltillo Mexico Rio de Janiero Washington, D.C Dimancescu Laredo Alps Rockies Gimamcesco W. H. Purleng Chamber of Commerce Monitrey Furlong California New York Europe America West Coast Gunter Hotel

Tourist Club Dance Sponsored by Canopus Club

A dance for visiting tourists will be held at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Milam Building club rooms. Eddie Warwick and his orchestra will provide the music, per secretary Mrs H. Regier.

Canopus Milam H. &. Regier Eddie Warwick Muale

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