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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1932
Page
8
A fragmentary note recalls a collection about trees from memory, with references to Jefferson Davis and Jackson quotes. It mentions poems on motherhood, biblical ties to life, and how famous figures spoke of trees, highlighting a blend of quotes and historical views.
Mrs. Haynes reports Shaffer a vanished town in Weeb Texas once alive with silver miners. Mines closed, buildings torn down, trees planted across the empty streets by the mining company. A lone resident tends the trees at night as others spin local court of justice legends amid 1877 Texas Ranger rounds chasing outlaws.
An odd local account describes a banatable court with Judge Bluckbumm where the jwy swore in and heard cases on improvised benches. Bees disturbed the proceedings while prisoners stood, and a young observer noted the court official asking for cellophane from cigars and cigarettes, hinting at curiosity about petty matters.
The passage describes people folding and plating belts, weaving glassy belt designs, and making cellophane crafts amid a bustle of stenographers and pipe cleaner toys. It mentions a Mexican daily correspondent and a noisy mix of gossip and propaganda, with fragmented names and places.
Westmoorland College plans to award 85 diplomas at a Thursday evening commencement. An unnamed speaker or ceremony details are described with garbled names and institutions, including references to a Methodist church and a local school group, as part of the read text.
Directors of Central Securities company and the chamber of commerce banking committee meet Monday in City Central building at 2 45 p m to discuss organizing South Texas Bank and Trust to replace City Central Bank and Trust. Col W B Tuttle says the Reconstruction Finance corporation approved a 1 450 000 loan for the new bank and it may open about duty 1. Letters will go to City Central depositors after organization is finished. Directors listed include Col H A White Prile Schito Frank Patton Herbert Wallave and Colonel Tulle.
Fire damage estimated at 2500 from a gas explosion reportedly spreading from the Devey apartments at 506 Hest Dewey Place. Flames discovered by Mrs. G. Ni Ricks on East Dewey Place, with small fires noted at several other local residences including 938 E Wit Rosewood Avenue and 1010 Sanliaga Street near San Antonio State Hospital.
Oumeen Bctouales Wee preseted diplomas at Hse commencement exercises at 81, Lee's school. Walter Tynan delivered the graduation address and Rev. Pusher Grane presented diplomas. Graduates include Joseph Rios, Bidney Lister, Frank Weinold, John Enderie, Donald Hopkins, Lawrence Mollere, Joe Exqui yel, Edward Benton, Lumile Herbieib, Magdalene Ewindler, Catherine Foyle, Annie Gmilth, Ida Mae Hayden, Mamarie Brite, Eugenia Tuudouze, and Billie Baker.
London reports that the Irish government will halt land councils to Great Britain and seek repayment of 140000 dollars Britain collected. Minister of Industry and Commerce Clairns was quoted via Cork dispatches describing the action and its financial aims.
In Columbia Missouri May su y Gol and Willard D Vandlyer a former congressman known for the show me slogan died after an emergency operation. The report notes his role in popularizing the motto and mentions his influence on Missouri politics and education.
A tourist reported theft at Brackenridge Park on Monday. Police investigated after cameras or witnesses noted two young males and a suspect might have grabbed cash and personal items near Mes J. Gael and 911 Florida.
Fifth District Court of Appeals in New Orleans reversed a referee in bankruptcy order affecting Hurley Mercantile Co of Poteet and allied estates. Atagsosa State Bank challenged a 1831 referee order over transfers that could affect a $2593.93 claim. After the bank’s claim, the Hurley estate was paid and remaining funds to be handled as originally ordered.
Two people were seriously injured at Sunday baseball games. Robert B. Green Hospital reported Alfonso Chavez, 5, of 1123 South Frio Street, was struck on the head by a bell near a game, suffering a fractured skull. Manuel Calvillo, 29, of 134 South Street, was internally injured after sliding into third base and being struck, believed to be in serious condition.
Prohibition agents in San Antonio reported three small beer seizures over the weekend leading to two suspects being held. United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart acted early Monday. Dewey Branch and Predeuy Gastrera were each bound on bonds of $1,000 and $500 after bottles and a jug car were seized.
Judge A J Matlock presided as Edie Bolentine claimed a punch fractured her story. A man struck her chin during the incident and Fann testified she felt groggy afterward. The judge ruled the chin blow did not excuse intoxication and fined Bolentine $100, one of the heaviest drunkenness fines locally.
The Light begins a new serial, Skyscraper, by Faith Baldwin, tracing Thomas Shepard and Lynn Harding as they move to New York during deflation. They encounter a vivid urban world of love, obstacles, and temptations shaping a great human drama in the world’s greatest metropolis. Baldwin, popular author of The Office Wife and Masquerade, offers a portrait of millions who live, work and love among skyscrapers and city life.
Mrs Cassie Harper of San Antonio returns from Houston after attending the funeral of her mother Mrs Laura Ruth Huckman of Kenedy who died in Houston last Thursday. Huckman leaves 22 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren along with husband James Buckman and four daughters. Funeral held at Mrs Rix’s home Saturday at 4 pm with Rev Tug Windham.
Goliad St Paul reports a burglar stole 7.60 from his home at 28 Goliad Street and 17.50 from Mrs. Jack Price’s apartment in the same building. A plate window at Latex Speed Company, 29 Soul Flores Street, was reported broken with damage noted.
A nostalgic look at home baking methods contrasts women of the manor distributing bread in the past with modern pre baked loaves. It notes quick breads rely on baking powder or soda for lightness and offers a baking tip list while mentioning a surge of improvised, ready to bake mixes. Also reported are gunshot injuries on San Patricio street where two men were wounded by birdshot after a woman screamed, prompting a hospital visit.
Matthew Jackson, 42, of 913 Cubelize cond, died early Monday from a head wound believed to be struck with a bottle. Police investigation underway. Walter Davis of 211 West Poplar named a suspect. Justice of the Peace Jorm Shook reported glass fragments in the scalp and officers followed a blood trail to the attack site near Colayverns Street.
The readable parts describe a muddled list of words and phrases about hospital, adjutant, fort, and orange related terms with mixed letters and numbers making the content incoherent and not clearly identifying a single event or person.
Police report two stabbing victims treated at Robert B. Green hospital after a Sunday night fight at Bash Crookelh and Bycamore streets. Clem Rogers of Crockett Istreet supplied details. one assailant unnamed is being held on a charge. Quanta-Muncio, living at Pinto Morales streets, sustained cuts to cheeks and scalp, knocked unconscious before transfer to hospital.
Guadalupe Martinez, 40, of 221 South San Marcos street, was shot twice in the chest and once in the abdomen while walking home early Sunday. Two men previously detained near Merlines carrier were questioned but denied involvement. Police heard the shots at the Public Service gas works and found Martinez dead.
The Matthews Dramatic School announces a season of ten plays for rehearsal. Programs include The Lord’s Will The Man Masterful Madonna The King's Carlen Madama Butterfly The Three Weavers Cousin Kale Riders to the Sea The Mistaken Miss and The First Born.
Furlong of the chamber of commerce has been informed his log of the Pan American highway will be adopted by the bureau of the Bank of Mexico. He was informed his log covers routes including Monterey, Sallie, San Luis Potosi and Querelana.
Deputy Marshal returns to San Antonio from district with a warrant and charges. The case involves Art Benson, wanted on nine counts, with delivery of the charge to Sam C. Wolf and others from a distant district.
A prowler entering Misa Olga E. Nigra’s home on Victoria Street was forced back by a pistol shot from Miss Nigra. Her house and several nearby businesses suffered burglaries, including Miss Budow’s Elmira, and stores on East Martin and West Martin streets. A farm-wagon rack, tires, and a radio were stolen, with a youth later arrested after attempting to break a pay phone at a South Flores location and a railway track on Guadalupe Street.
The Temple league annual meeting and officer election will occur at the community center of Temple Beth El on Monday with President Raphael Weiney presiding. The event selects leaders for the temple youth organization.
The text recalls a bygone Santa Monica scene with mentions of a New York journalist, a mayoral dispute, personal hardship, and a humorous aside about keeping screen stars out of trouble. It suggests a rough local political and social backdrop with faded regional recollections.
War heroes were commemorated in San Antonio with Memorial Day observances at 10 o clock. G A R Old Post opened services in the cemetery, with invocation, remarks, and remarks from civil and military leaders. A parade, church and school tributes, and an American Legion program followed, with services also held at San Pedro Park for local war dead.
Washington May 20 The memory of soldiers who died for national defense was invoked at memorial day ceremonies in Arlington National Cemetery. Former Senator James A Reed of Missouri delivered a tribute praising steadfast courage. Henry L Stevens Jr national commander of the American Legion spoke on un preparedness costs and determination to honor the war dead. Wreaths for President Wilson and Admiral Dewey were laid on their tombs, with military aide Campbell Houges placing a wreath at the Wilson tomb. Secretary Hurley denounced treasury raids and warned the nation to face future perils.
Ben Hodrigues 21 and Amord Mercedes 33 were treated after incidents at a boxing event in south La edo street. Hodrigues was struck by sparring partner Nit Rodriguez and needed hospital care at Robert B. Green. Mercedes fell from a horse in Calaveras Texas and was brought for treatment. Manuel Campos 15 injured after a play in nearby area.
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