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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1932

Page

4

Mayors greet hearers at Woodman circle convention

About 300 members from South Texas district Woodman circle attended its one day convention in Woodman hall East Houston Street. Opening session featured welcome by a city official and a response by Mrs Dora Alexander Talley national secretary noting Texas hosts a large share of members and inviting attendance at the 1933 home dedication. Local officers and members from San Antonio Taylor Austin and other cities participated. National leaders were unavailable. The day included a noon luncheon at the original Mexican restaurant and an afternoon session scheduled to begin at 2 PM.

South Texas Woodman Circle Woodman Hall East Houston Street C. M. Chambers Dora Alexander Talley Omaha Neb Circle Margaret Syes Taylor Josephine Baris San Antonio Laura Jebs Austin Ella Goff Mary E. LaRocca Jeanie Villaré

Stop a Cold the First Day Four Way Remedy

An old ad claims Grove’s Laxative Brom Quinine stops a cold quickly using four actions. It allegedly quiets bowels kills cold germs and fever relieves headache and tones the entire system. Sold in a pocket size box with cellophane wrap and advertised by all druggists.

Initiation and Jewel Presentation At Local Circle Meeting

The event marked the initiation of a class and the presentation of jewels to 15 members who have belonged to the circle for 25 years. An open meeting was held in the municipal auditorium at 8 p.m. A pageant depicting Texas history and fancy drills by three local ball teams were planned. Fannie M. Benkendorfer of San Antonio served as chairman with Mrs Nellie Gerlach as vice chairwoman.

Municipal Auditorium Texas Fannie M. Benkendorfer Tity Wiphayer San Antonio Nellie Gerlach

Island Possession Decision Weighed

Mexico City officials weigh whether France may occupy the Isle of Glipporton without Monroe doctrine reference. Senator Antonio Valadez, chair of the senate foreign affairs committee, said the government will decide. The island was awarded to France by the king of Italy, acting as arbiter in a France Mexico dispute.

Mexico City Mexico France Isle of Glip- Perton Antonio Valadez Senate Foreign Affairs Committee Italy

Peanut Fusher Pays Bet by Nose Push in Beating Cold

In Beckley West Virginia on November 17 W L McClung paid his election bet by pushing a peanut with his nose for a full block then returned home to thaw his nose after the chilly test.

Beckley W. Va W. L. McClung

Four Hurt In Car Crash Omagh

Four people were injured in a head on collision in the 3600 block of Fredericksburg Road early Thursday. Victims include Freddie Frey 24 Fort Sam Houston with a compound fracture, Margaret Young 17 internal injuries, Reyna Kinsil 19 back injuries, and Carl Frey driver slightly hurt. Ralph Trejo driver of the other car uninjured. All were taken to Robert B Green hospital for treatment with Young and Freddie Frey later moved to Fort Sam Houston Base Hospital and Kise to Dr Kenney’s Sanitarium.

Fredericksburg Fredisle Frey Fort Sam Houston Margaret Young Argonne Heights Reyna Kinsil West Craig Carl Frey Freddie Ralph Trejo Cevallos Street Robert B. Green Hospital Miss Young Freddie Frey Base J Hospital Miss Kise Kenney

Hunger striker changes mind in Geneva riots

Genevan editor Noyne Leon Ni Cole, arrested after fatal riots, began a hunger protest days earlier but ended it today. Nicole, a Socialist linked to leading demonstrators before an anti Socialist meeting, remains a figure in the unrest discourse.

Geneva Noyne Leon Nicole Nicole

Dallas analyst testifies on gas reserve costs in Lone Star hearing

Fort Worth November hearing sees Ed O Connor, Dallas gas engineer, recalled by Lone Star Gas to explain annual reserve costs to offset depreciation. He outlines removals, replacements, major rehab as needed allowances, noting steel pipe depreciation as a key item. Testimony covers differing city gas rates for domestic versus industrial use.

Fort Worth Texas Railroad Commission Connor Dallas Lone Star Euch

Ahrens Son Remains in Jail Over Bad Checks

John R. Ahrens, 28, of Little Rock, Ark., faces charges of writing bad checks after a recent arrest for $25 in insufficient funds. His father, once a political power, said he will keep him jailed until he gains sense, recalling a past elopement and a $400,000 check-writing spree four years ago.

Los Angeles Little Rock Ark Inmufanda John R. Ahrens Ahrens John D. Ahrens Arkeness

Tennessee Central Bridge Destruction Amid Strike Unrest

A Tennessee Central railway trestle between Wilder and Crawford, both coal shipping points, was blown up last night amid ongoing strike disorders in the area. A coal train had moved the line yesterday.

Wilder Tenn Tennessee Central Railway Crawford

Lewis Held On $1000 Bond In Murder Complaint

Johnny Lewis of 141 Hoef gen avenue was jailed in Bexar County on a murder complaint after the shooting of Brent McCullough at 102 Lamar street Tuesday night. McCullough, a gas station employee, was wounded in the abdomen and is improving at a hospital. Bond was set at 1800 in justice court and an agreed 1000 bond in district court after a habeas corpus writ. Police say a man drove to the station with a pistol, and Lewis identified by McCullough fired and fled. He was later arrested at Monumental and Paul streets by radio patrol.

Johnny Lewis Justice of the Peace John F. Onion A. F. Dresch Justice Court Thirty-seventh District Court McCullough Lamar Street Lewis Sway Monumental Paul Streets

Man Bit Cat in Jest Then Confesses Mischief

Raleigh on November 11 reports Len Hamilton bit a cat for amusement but learned the act was real. A joking misstep led to a later admission as Magin L. M. Waring informed Hamilton about a superior court charge concerning animal cruelty.

Raleigh N. C Len Hamilton Magintate L. M. Waring

Emerald Oil Healing for Skin Blemishes Promises Clear Skin

An advert claims Emerald Oil heals pimples and blemishes after washing the face with hot water and soap. It urges readers to buy Emerald Oil today from Sommers Drug Stores, promising money back if not effective.

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