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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1932
Page
11
A fragment recalls a lively San Antonio eighties scene with vivid characters. The piece mentions a figure linked to a book on the era and notes the flamboyant roccota proprietor and Benlal host at the old Vaudeville venue.
The piece recalls a theater and bar opened around 1676 where famous frontier figures mingled with cowhands and officers. Admission was 25 cents in the pit or 50 cents in the galleries. A 1806 fire revealed a thumbed Bible in a wall niche. Other venues include the Fashion Theater on Mein Plaza in 1885 and the Washington Theater opening October 12, 1885.
The Grand theater on Alam staged its premiere December 21, 186. Early stage stars were to tread its boards. Nearby a large barnlike shed at Doloress and Laredo hosted elites watching and wagering on creek figs fights. A late note mentions Confederate troops and Joe Luther of XTSA researching memory lore.
The 500 men of General Shelby’s Confederate cavalry, refusing surrender, lowered the old flag into the Rio Grande on July 4, 1885. They planned to join Maximilian’s forces in Mexico. Shelby and his officers stood with the flag as the Rebel yell rang out. Also notes Walter Wallall’s San Antonio return from the Rotary convention and Brackenridge student Lucy Clark’s alleged assault by Ed Cardesas.
Fragmentary notice invites county officials to a social event at the county house on a Frederickyburk road Thursday night. Several lines describe a large gathering with employees and attendees promised a welcome time, though details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Mematind nervieds for DedF. Tearrinon founder of Weatmoorland calleg who died in Mont Pleas ant will be honored at a Sunday service. The baton will march in Ban Aptoals Friday morning.
A city wide Red Cross drive in Bexar County aims to collect names and addresses of blind residents to open educational and vocational facilities. Funds are available through state sources via a Brown transcription service, with three local women already transcribing Braille.
The jury for the murder case against Orange Wash completes after an April 26 1981 slaying of George Dilworth and the related death of Will McNeil. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty while the defense signals a full defense. Proceedings proceed with opening testimony at 2 p.m. after jury selection.
G A Warren of the Sixty Seventh squadron Ravkfolpheid was cleared in the fatal shooting of Olu Jobh son Tegra on April 24. A grand jury in the Ninety fourth district made the finding after police said Jobh son fired several shots at the soldier.
Mrs. Joseph Waogelin, 8, died at her home in Castroville where she had wed Mietinia. Funeral services will be at St. Louis Catholic church in Castroville at 1 pm Wednesday. Survivors include two inlaws Mexlaines Amie Tseblrbart and Anton Kihorn, and sons Aligner of San Antonio and Clto Jac and Jona Naegelin of Castroville.
Thieves broke into a stand in Conepatan park on Monday, stealing drinks and cigarettes. The owner, Haver, reported the loss and mentioned a rented van part of the incident.
Laurel Heights Methodist church invites all members to an 8 p.m. social and reception on Thursday. The adult Sunday School, led by W. H. Favourite, sponsors the event with the Laurel class Women’s Wesley, Men’s Fellowship, and Young Married People classes hosting. Mrs. R. W. Bart chairs the reception committee and Mrs. W. B. Cribb heads the social and recreational committee.
Dexar county Sheriff Albert Hausser said two men, ages 23 and 50, were arrested on Delaware Street after burglars were identified from a Sunday robbery at a Gangales road house. The younger suspect admitted multiple burglaries and implicated the other. Police planned to find stolen goods and file charges on Wednesday.
Two thousand trees with markers to memory of deceased veterans will be planted along highway 1-A near the Alamo and San Jacinto battlefield. The plan, announced by the War Veterans Memorial Association, follows a Monday meeting where a marker bid was accepted. Total cost for tree planting and markers is about $3. Local schools, civic and patriotic organizations will be asked to assist in placing the trees.
The San Antonio A and WM College Mothers' Club will host a game party at the Elks Club starting 2:05 PM Friday to aid the Joan fund. The club has gifted $250 this year and plans to donate another $50. General chairman Mrs. R W Colglazter oversees the event.
Harlandale High School awarded diplomas to 56 graduates in an 8 p.m. commencement ceremony. M. A. Childers gave the address, Elsie Bolazar delivered the salutatory, and Lucilla Christensen read the valedictory. D. C. Hardin, vice president of the school board, distributed diplomas to the class roster including Thelma Amerson Evelyn Bell Ruth Benton Mary Carroll Brown Jessie Case Lucille Christensen Carmen Covimally Sidie Beth Dalton and many others.
Federal investigators probe 102 cases of Scotth whiskey seized with a Temple bound truck last Friday. Capt Verne Miler says the whiskey likely arrived by train and that arrests are expected soon.
Mrs. Owen W. Kilday, wife of the police chief, was reported improving at Santa Rosa hospital Tuesday after being admitted Monday with lung congestion. The chief himself had previously been treated for a related spell and was released.
An aircraft from Kelly Field piloted by Capt Morris Berman crashed during a talang off from Dailak on Monday afternoon. The plane was detained at a low field by Capt Harry Weddingtom. Neither Captain Berman nor his passenger Private Stovall were killed. Stovall was injured.
Encouraged by Central Securities Company being named agent to apply for the Joan, leaders in the movement to relieve depositors await word from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Col W S Tuttle reported RF C approval in Washington. A plan proposes paying 60 percent of deposits to those closing and 1 1/2 percent to those remaining, with eventual full recovery as assets are shown.
A bronze bust of George Washington is being sent by the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States to the Association of Military Surgeons of Mexico. Lieut. Col. WL Hart, medical corps, arranged the exchange. Celene Hart was to depart San Antonio for Mexico City to witness the unveiling. The Mexican association had given a silk flag in return. Colonel Hart, stationed at Omaha, Neb, made a stop in Ban Antonio during his travels.
United States Commissioner Paul A Lockhart set a 8750 bond Monday for Valentine Ramirez after Ramirez pled guilty to violating the national prohibition act. Agents reported a 60 gallon still in operation with 15 gallons of whiskey and 240 gallons of mash seized at 506 Zarzamora Street where Ramirez was captured. Also charged in the seizure of 37 gallons of whiskey at Vat Sprucetreet Ysidro Aguilar pled guilty. bond set at 500.
A grand jury reported to Judge W. W. Mr Crory in Ninety-fourth District Court Tuesday that eleven indictments for chicken theft were returned along with seven other indictments and twenty four co bills.
A five year old boy, Marcinetano Carrknén son of Richard Carranza of Rin Medina, suffered a serious injury at a county free-for-all event Tuesday after a collision at a sandlot game. He was struck on the head by a misthrown object while walking Monday.
Louis Esquivel of 100 Clyde Street was treated at county hospital after a fall at school on Monday. A stick in the mouth reportedly punctured the tonsil, with doctors noting the incident occurred during a school activity.
Detectives and city workers who fail to pay taxes by June 15 will have their paychecks attached, per a bulletin posted at headquarters by Police Chief Owen Kilday. Major Henry F Miller, now at Bracks Field, is reassigned to Fort Leavenworth command and general staff duties.
Police arrested a man after he was found beside a hedge near Walter Bender’s home at 22 Kimble street. Officers Tickday Calderon and W R Spence also investigated overnight thefts tied to two prowlers linked to misses at Kay Holmes 326 West Lullwood and Hay Fields 613 Blanco. Items stolen included theater fixtures from 321 Bim Street, rubber heels, two pairs of shoes, clothing worth 60 dollars, and eight dollar vouchers stolen from a San Antonio areaMinn.
Salt district court action seeks to stop Samuel Peterson executor of Joseph Eaton estate from collecting a $2000 note. Plaintiffs Mir and Mrs Harry Weiner allege the note was cancelled upon Eaton’s death June 1 193?, as Eaton told them in the presence of three witnesses that the balance would be cancelled. Original note was $3500 with $2600 paid before Eaton’s death.
Connie Green, a Black man, on trial in the ninety fourth District court chose to represent himself rather than hire counsel. Judge Mer Grory refused to appoint an attorney after Green showed property and ability to obtain counsel. He is charged with robbing Robert Merriweather on an April 15 date at 1101 Paulos Avenue in Nowalen.
Reniley Bradley and his son Jack Bradley, both of 192 Pay Street South San Antonio, were treated at home after a collision Monday at Concepcion Park. The elder Bradley was driving toward a town at 7 30 pm when the cars met on a sharp curve. Jack, ejected through the windshield, was later taken to Santa Rosa infirmary with head wounds. Both received first aid and were sent home.
The Lindberg Park Dramatic Club announces an old-time dance at the recreation building located at 3000 East Commerce Street. The event will start at an evening time this day, with plans publicized in a local notice.
Beverly Hills dispatch notes Amelia Tal tam’s bold journey from the United States to Europe amid warnings of danger. The piece contrasts male fear with female bravery as women venture abroad, while men debate security and policy. The tone reflects old newspaper chatter on wartime gender roles and overseas travel.
County Judge W A Worgbach and county commissioners took the oath to join the board of equalization. They pledged to allow properties to stand below market value and anticipate efforts by owners to reduce assessments. The court cited the Stoner survey and faced criticism for it as the group prepared to begin public hours upon request. A 16 percent valuation reduction was noted as suggested by Commissioner T H Abbots.
troops of the second division were en route back to Fort Sam Houston from the Christine Niden maneuver area Tuesday. Infantry expected to reach Pleasant about noon and proceed to San Antonio. The meld artillery and other elements with animals will camp this side of Pleasant Tuesday night and move toward Fort Houston Wednesday.
San Jose school announces 28 students named to the honor roll as of Tuesday. Principal E C Beil lists recipients by grade including Doris Borgtley Patay Rutsel Catherine Simpson Anita St Clair John Platt Betsy Howard Sam Houston Francis Richter Mary Rife Albert Jackson Dorothy Flatt Hazel Smith Constance Rutkawek Pauline Pleasants Marguerite Richter Natha Traudt Charlene Kessler Jane Wilkinson Herald Courtney Donald Metugar Virginia Renneke Rube Eilen Rider and Mary Roberts.
A Randolph field airplane wreck occurred near Carrizo Springs on Monday afternoon. Cadet Lars J. Halvorsen of the basic section steered off a cross country flight to inspect a location on a golf course. A man ran in front of the aircraft as it rolled, and Halvorsen jammed the brakes. The plane nosed over but he was unharmed and was recovered Monday by Lieut. J. P. Balloy.
The Rev. Arthur A Boand pastor at San Antonio’s Lie Beacon II Presbyterian church will travel to Montreat North Carolina to attend the General Assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church which convenes May 20. He is the only San Antonio commissioner to the assembly.
A resident of the region filed a protest with City Clerk James Bimpsay on Tuesday against the reclaimery project. The complaint cites nuisance and safety concerns alleging violations of applicable rules and potential hazards posed by the facility.
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