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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1932
Page
3
A nostalgic reflection on the old Mission and Market Plaza at dusk. The piece recalls the familiar scene of chili stands, wanderers, guitarists, and the lingering sacred feel of Alam shrine, capturing a memory of yesterday’s glory and simple beauty. The author contrasts past charm with a changing present.
An old-fashioned stall scene shows Mexican women making cornmeal with a mortar as a lime honoreg candy man sells pecan and other sweets. Locals joke about a champagne bottle and gold coins rumored in a cornerstone of the Army Young Men's Christian Association building, now torn down.
A fragmented newspaper excerpt describes a legend of a buried treasure near a corner lot opposite a cathedral, tied to a cattleman who supposedly sold $14,000 in cattle and buried the money after a four day span. The piece notes eroded details, a local Elks club roster, and odd retail references while drifting through assorted names and anecdotes about advertising men and a prohibition raid at a quarry party.
Chicago May 7 a mother Mia Bailies on Lake Michigan shore led a rescue for neighbor’s boy James Bridge 4 and saved another boy Jack Bailes 10 but her son Morris Bailes 12 died after diving to aid James Bridge. The improvised raft split sending the children into the water and a skull injury proved fatal.
The Bundsy school imatlivk of Lutheran' lrchers will meet at Grace Lutheran Church at 7 p m on Tue days and Fridays with 100 enrolled. Two laminute secures will be given at each meeting. Officers include M F Heinemeier chairman Miss Carolyn Battersby secretary Leona Hendricks assistant secretary and W G Hoffman treasurer. The semester offers 11 sessions with lectures on The World's Most Unique Book the Bible The Physical Basis of Human Behavior and The History Development and Scope of the Sunday School. First class certification will be given for teachers completing 34 credit hours.
Evangelist J. K. Hines of Corsicana leads a series of meetings at Grove Avenue Church of Christ. The schedule includes The Second Coming at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, The Kingdoms at 7 p.m. Sunday, The Blood of the Testaments at 11 a.m. Monday, The In Dwelling Spirit at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Instrumental Music at 8 p.m. Tuesday, The Last Vision at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and Almost Persuaded at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
The report outlines Senate adjournment and foreign relations, mining, and banking committees debating bills on war department supplements, soldiers bonuses, and financial measures. It notes hearings, proposed promotions, and reflections from officials as committees meet and revise legislation.
Chicago May 7. Police machine gun fire dispersed a demonstration in Melrose Park as several hundred protesters opposed a May Day event. Police and reinforcements scattered the crowd after a confrontation. one officer claimed the machine gun fired after a hand encounter.
Detroit message from Henry Ford cites his plan for a national employment program linking industry and agriculture. He argues the best employment insurance is a broader economy and urges teachers landowners local government and employers to help raise a park of subsistence during the current season.
A Federal Court adjourned the trial of Jesse Citron on narcotics charges after he denied wrongdoing in prescribing narcodics. Citron indicated the prescription might have been lawful though some testimony suggested otherwise, with the case resuming Tuesday.
Texan William Dozer, 26, of Greenville Texas, died early today after falling from a window in his hotel room and through a truck bay door on a lower floor. The incident occurred in Louisville Kentucky and left Dozer with a fractured skull.
A widening rift between the United States Navy and civilian Honolulu grows amid a threatened boycott by naval personnel. The tension traces to the Massie affair and Massie murder case, inflaming attitudes and prompting talk of opening Pearl Harbor firms to Pacific coast branches.
TEMPLE Mass My State tax collectors in xinual convention yesterday selected Houston as meeting place. C. J. Lackhard of Cleburne was elected president, J. W. Collins of Amarillo first vice president, A. E. Watron of Belton second vice president, and Paul Williams secretary treasurer. The convention debated the tax system and recommended adopting an adjusted scale of salaries.
A garbled letter from HOLLYWoon, Cali Mas discusses war paths and votes, condemns opponents, and references government economy. It mentions a court, fear, and demands for Rin and Ore, with pledges of support for an elected figure by acclamation.
Floyd Gibbons will broadcast from Louisville and Chicago studios detailing “Hax Wall, Perril and Peril” with updates from Hawaiian officials. The schedule cites WOAL and CBS networks, with derby highlights, jockeys, and musical segments.
Graf Zeppely, the German dirigible, was reportedly hoisted after a misfired launch. The giant airship departed from Braga heading toward Pilacrichshafen, Geran, with plans for a seasonal route before weather or mechanical issues halted progress.
Fire crews responded to two small blazes at residences on Bala warn street and nearby areas. No injuries reported. Damages limited, and investigations ongoing to determine cause.
Leonard Prank and Starley Alfond of Brackenridge High School San Antonio meet Cyril Costello and Clyde Sydney of Temple in the holy second annual Texas Interscholastic League tournament debate finals Brackenridge defeated Seelwater and Temple beat Mission to reach the final Maurice Brooks and Viola Them defeated Martina Smith and Matierne Reed of Temple The judging panel is seated at the Masonic Hall Of Fort Worth Christine Lenny and Helen Hoover represent the Masonic Home Fort Worth in a separate event Juergen? entry wins Marion Sadier Livingston tops girls declamation Evelyn Ellen Changh second Tule Jones Hull third Albert Baula Edina wins boys declamation Bark Lon Dilt Pin t Rock second Hig k Everett Calltham Hugh? follows in extemporaneous speech Louise Harrington Thomas Jefferson San Antonio first Corey Burke San Jacinto Houston second Mildred Hager Lackner third Frank Rosson Brackenridge San Antonio wins extemperaneous? speech with Frank Binich San Jacinto Houstons Hause fon second and Robert Amsler McGregor third Jones leads journalists awards list includes Lucille Maonol Quillen second Inca Hartsfield Wiehlm Falls third Neenah Jones Brackenridge Say Alte Lon ia first Pelicia Singer Port Worth Centen second Macy Mathes Thomas Jefferson San Antonio third Clay Thomson Amarillo fourth Thompson leads overall results.
Brady Bank wins a $90,000 federal court recovery against United States Fidelity and Guaranty for bond insurance on employee shortages. A jury deliberated four hours after retrial following a prior reversal. The award reflects $84,000 bonds and interest miscalculated to May 4, 1992, with adjustments bringing the total to $90,000.
New York May 7. Br Charles Hondee Stith head of pediatrics at Bellevue Hospital urges a break for truants and praises well behaved children. He says he would give uneigh marks to the child who stayed away from school during the most recent days. He believes schoolchildren work harder than stock brokers.
Reports from several streets describe prowlers entering residences in the early hours. Mrs El Williams at 303 Naylor fired at a prowler who returned to her back door. the intruder fled after lights were turned on. E G Jones at 524 Fourth routed a intruder who escaped with a watch prior to officers finding no trace. A separate incident at 184 West Mulberry frightened away another intruder when lights flashed on. A prowler fired three shots at Amelia Barteca on South Camestret. her house sustained damage. Other crimes include thefts from vehicles and stores, with items such as coffee, tires, chickens, a toy wagon, cigarettes, and tobacco reported stolen. Officers searched neighborhoods but found few suspects.
A youthful robber held up and robbed M. C. O'Neal, night manager, at the Grothaus Quag store on Gl Bast Commerce Street, escaping with $40. The youth drove by several times before entering, forced O'Neal into a back room, and took the cash from the register.
A 2 month old boy, Glover Tsatey, was treated at Robert B Green hospital Saturday for injuries from being struck by a car in front of his home on Palmer Street Friday afternoon. Miss Minnie Edwards, 20, of Barrett Place, was slightly injured in a collision in the 200 block of Warrick Boulevards.
Felix M. Hurley 54 of 9 AVLy Main Avenir returned home Saturday after being missing about a week. Police gave no explanation for his absence. Officers are seeking Mar M Delockway 239 East Crockett Street who has been missing several days and was reported seen in Brackenridge Park Friday.
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