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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1932

Page

13

Plaza DoS Roundup Of Local Theater and Media Figures

A chaotic list of Chicago and San Antonio figures linked to theater and broadcasting appears, naming Earl bet, JHET DAVE, Mr. B. J. Horner, Ralph, radio announcer Joe Luther, Charles Fear of Fehr Baking, Neal Barrett, KPJY, KTSA techs, Stephen St John Malven, Col Tompkins, W C Dickman, Ly 14 Digkmats, Jack McGuire family, Majestic Quilt power, Empire News, and Percy Barbat, with mentions of television prep and studio directing ambitions amid travels and engagements.

Former Bexar Jail Employee Sentenced for Hold-Up

John Carpenter a former Bexar county jail employee faces up to 20 years after a Nine ty-fourth District court jury found him guilty in a January hold-up at Pig Gland on Fredericksburg Road. Clarence Lite, a Pearsall youth, admitted involvement and testified Carpenter supplied the gun. The state showed Carpenter tried to recruit two soldiers to testify but they refused.

Bexar John Carpenter Bexar County Carpenter Fredericksburg Road Clarence Lite Pearsall P. m Atl & P. m

Highways Reopened Out of San Antonio After Floods

All highways out of San Antonio reopen to traffic after rain and flood washouts. State highway No 4 The Border Highway and No 7 The Ok Span ish Teal are clear to Enso. The Monterey route from Lavero was closed briefly Tuesday by floodwaters but quickly fixed. Dispatch from the highway department confirms restoration of routes previously shut by severe weather.

San Antonin Lavero Flaode Lath Lie

San Antonio Club Heads Montomira Chapter in 1911

Tillie Bello Montgomery of Ban Anlouin named chief president of the Mon Tronomira chapter this year. Officials include Whiler Peat Redined of Asin Dalen Morales Vier Wensidteit Mary Lilac Regermiéy of Presidio Mexico, with various appointments and duties outlined.

Tillie Bello Montgomery Ban Anlouin Hag Mon Tronomira Chil Ab Weatinonilas Ohee Peat Redined Asin Dalen Morales Mary Lilac

Man Found Dead by Poison in Lamar Street Home

Roter L Howell forty nine of 820 Lamar Street was found dead in bed Thursday morning. Detectives found a bottle marked poison and a glass with crystals near the bed. Mrs Howell said she visited a sister and returned to find him dead. Coroner to be notified. He formerly worked as a truck driver and civil service worker and is survived by his widow and five children.

Roter L. Howell Lamar Street C. W. Lee J. F. Willis Howell Civil Service Sam Houston Nob

Substation Office Questioned for Holiday Post Mail

Postmaster Lucan doubts use of municipal auditorium basement as downtown post office substation this year. He will shop for another location to handle general Christmas package mailing due to potential high rental costs and city controversy over auditorium space.

Muicipal Audiorum PF. G. Lucan Ulin Licas Postmonster Yeas

Assault charge against Asherton man with prohibited weapon

L W Knisley eight of Asherton Texas was charged with assault with a prohibited weapon in Tasc o f the Peace John Union court Thursday Policeman F B Hadl dox listed as complaining witness Knisley allegedly fired shots from a pistol in the Lanier hotel He barricaded himself in a room and was driven out only after officers used tear gas bombs Habeas corpus proceedings followed and Knisley was released on his own recognizance with a five hundred dollar bond

L. W. Knisley Asherton Texas Tas co of the Peace John_ Union F. B. Hadldox Kiisley Lanier Ninetyefourth District Court Kinsley Pivto

Area Soldiers to Get Their Ham and Breakfasts

Federal building posted bids for jam bacon butter and other items. The top bid item was 300 pounds of cheddar cheese. Kelly Field led quantities with 7900 pounds iron 12000 pounds butter 10000 pounds ham and 14000 pounds lard. Bids open at Fort Sam Houston on October 13.

Manary Eleath Corns Kelly Field Fort Sam Houston

Suspended Terms for Two Indiana Youths in Store Robbery

Horace Kinsernd Mor ds Arnett of Indiana received three year suspended sentences for their roles in a June robbery at the L. Racusla store. The youths, held on the date of arrest, faced trial in Ninety-fourth District Court after possessing a pistol and 38 caliber shells.

Horace Kinsernd Mords Arnett Indiana Saurl Thuesay Merhing L. Racusla Ukalr Shelly

America Som Meet Friday

The Order of the Gand of Aner ila holds an event at Hidalgo Unt Honmekt of wee a mite slenl wean. Wil be tenbiwoed by Janes Ta folly. Sry juesident and riUlation at ashW Inéniberd. Hormonen on nenouid of the ae Ainaigen.

Order of the Gand Anerila Hidalgo Janes Tafolly Ae Ainaigen

Cafeteria Open Hours Clarified After Notice Served

Milam cafeteria serving hours set to return to regular times after a notice of calt of the officials was served by deputy marshal. The notice was delivered after closing hours of 2:30 p m and the cafeteria reopening for evening service at 5 p m. W A Harrison and Harrigan note the action concerns rent collection, not business closure.

Antenio Milam George Botsford United States Tam W. A. Harrison Wee Rens Mila Harrigan

New Grains Tested Here Recommended for Bexar County

Two new grain varieties Mindun wheat and Vaughn barley, tested with the U S experimental farm on the old Corpus Christi road, are recommended for Bexar county. County farm agent W Mally and George Redcliffe note planting season near and anticipate yields above average. Mindun wheat averaged 45.1 bushels per acre and Vaughn barley 36.9 last year. fields look good for winter pasturage, though pasturage quality not fully tested.

United States Experimental Farm Corpus Christi Road Bexar County Farn Agel W. Mally George Redcliffe Farn Mindun Vaughn Barley Mally Raltcliffe

Draughons Elect Officers of Accounting Society

Accountants at Draughon's Elect Officers of Draughon's Accounting society have been elected. Amno Mach is named president with Emory Cox vice president Henley Wench secretary John Fullmichel treasurer Clarence Cowart reporter Omer Stormant sergeant at arms Clarence Dietert parliamentarian. The group aims to unite students with business leaders to improve employment opportunities.

Draughon Accounting Society Cashlog Star Amno Mach Emory Cox Henley Wench John Fullmichel Treaswer Clarence Cowart Omer Stormant Clarence Dietert G W. Pavigh Draughon's Business College A. N. Beasley

Campaign to Open James B H Childress Sermons in San Antonio

Church of Christ plans a 10 day gospel campaign at Grove Avenue Church of Christ 119 Grove Avenue in San Antonio. James B H Childress will preach twice daily starting Sunday with morning services at 10 and evening services at 7. The campaign is under the auspices of minister Jesse F Sewell who recently led a similar drive at the Central Church of Christ in Houston.

Church of Christ James BH. Childress Churches of Chirist San Houston

Science Club Elects Officers at College

The Science Club at College elects Ri ene Smith as president Elizabeth Ferris as vice president and Margareth Presley as secretary treasurer All members are San Antonio students and will organize the club under the Westmorland catalog after officer posts.

Sotonrrchin Westmorland Catloge Uno Riene Smith Elizabeth Ferris Margareth Presley Sorvetiuty-Treasuirer Sq Antonio

Marble board makers seek injunction in patent case

In a federal hearing in Bay Antonio, Automatic Industries seeks a temporary injunction against local firms operating Walffre marble game machines claiming patent infringement from 1828. Judge DuVal West delayed ruling, noting bond concerns and receivership issues, as thousands stay blocked from using the devices.

Bay Antonio Olo Menuefacturing Con Intercels Iust Federal District Court DuVal West Lie Company J. Franklin Spears Dave Watson Ohio Thes Simmang Automatic Industries Company Geveral Ohta Spears de Manns West Ernest Fellblum Fellbaum Automatic Industries Inia Nnton

Consul General to Be Honor Guest Banquet at Cayta Timyen

Mex igutt consul general Pemiando c2. Pesqueire, newly appointed to San Antonio, will attend a banquet honoring him at Cayta Timyen restaurant at 6:16 p.m. Friday. Jose Zerluche, president of the chamber, says other guests include Ismael Magang, M. Tomas Morlet, Henry A. Guerra, and Dr. J. Gonzales as chief speaker.

Pemiando Pesqueire Mexigutt San Antonio

Kiwanis Club to Name Nominating Group

Kiwanis plans to elect a nominating committee at 3:05 p.m. Friday in the Garber Hotel ballroom. Gilbert business matters also will be discussed at the meeting.

Kiwanis Pinue Kiwaniis Priday Garier Hotel Gilver Riemeeling

Cupid Takes Punch on Jaw In Bexar Divorce Courts

Report from Bexar County divorce courts notes rising filings with 16 divorces on Tuesday and 14 on Monday as juries convene. County clerk records show ongoing cases and the tally midweek reaching around four dozen across divisions. Judges and staff address scheduling while cases progress amid routine hearings and filings.

Cupid Bexar

PTA Drives Membership With Early Bird Chart

A large yellow worm on a paper tree marks each of 13 school rooms as the Parent Teacher Association conducts its membership drive at Wie Parent Teacher Association school on Magnolia Avenue. Each new member lowers a bird on the chart, with the worm winner earning a prize for their room. Mothers are urged to join through their children, and W B Thrasher, whose wife is a member, designed the chart. Each city school conducts its drive.

Waedlawo School Zarsumora Sleec Magnolia Avenue W.B. Thrasher

Advertising Club backs Civic Music plan at weekly meeting

The Advertising Club endorsed the Civic Music plan at its regular meeting or via letter to Herbert W. Cost, who leads the campaign for members. San Antonio joins the National Civic Music association with 250 cities using this plan for community concerts. A check-up meeting for workers is set tonight from 7 to 8 40 p.m. at the Gunter Hotel headquarters for final instructions.

Herbert W. Cost San Antonio National Civic Music Association Gunter Hotel

College fete to honor freshmen at Texas Chiropractic College

A carnival and dance will be held Saturday night at the Texas Chiropractic College to honor the freshman class. Attractions include the Mexico City Troubadours an expert cowboy Toper and an Apache dance act. The affair begins at 7 p.m.

Texas Chiropractic College Ym Mexico City

Contest of Negro Choirs to Be Held at Col ored Auditorium

A contest featuring 15 negro church choirs and 6 culolats will take place at the Colored Slavery auditorium at 815 p m Tuesday. The public is invited to attend and support the participants.

Colored Slavery Auditorium

Man Missing Seal OS leads to family concern

A missing man from Cook on South Flores Street is feared missing for several days. Neighbors report no contact with Fram hone and Bierk Mbpit Hausser’s omen Thuradey. Investigation by F Wahermanti, brother-in-law of Ma. Cook notes the man is years old, about height and build as described.

Cook Flores Street Bierk Hausser F. Wahermanti Henilassite Ma Cook War Daseribad

Pioneer Remedy for Snake Bite Stuns Rural Hospital

Cecilia Musa, 52, of 1834 Per ste, was bitten on the leg by a rattlesnake while in a field near Behertz. The snake was killed and its gall bladder, bound by the skin, was applied to the wound with the patient later walking into the Raber B. Green hospital.

Cecilia Musa Perste B. Green Hoaplinl Mesa Behertz Tio B. Vasquez Vasquez Wie Hospital Mess Srealang

South Texas counties seek federal aid to relieve destitution

Three South Texas counties have filed reports asking for federal relief through the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Ray Leeman of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce said 55 counties must submit by October 15. Reports list Live Oak requesting 3900, Maverick 27424, and Victoria County noting LivOak’s flood losses as reasons for large asks. Leeman noted some counties may not need outside help and will not apply.

South Texas Ray Leeman South Texas Chamber of Commerce Leeman R. 8 Sterting Reconstruction Finance Corporation Am Bee Qak Coun Maverick Victoria Les

Federal Agents Struggle In Hunt For Stila

Federal agents pressed a long running hunt for a person or target named Stila with no arrests yet. The report notes ongoing field work by San Antonio based officials and mentions delays and inadequate progress in the case.

Inéal Federal Prohibition Office San Antonio Reinis Stila

Ochs to Speak on Community Spirit

HL Ochs, president of the San Antonio chamber of commerce, will address a Centre of the Ayexely Hinehooy on campus. The event occurs Wednesday at 1:15 pm at the Plaza hake. Entertainment by Eaton Bruce Acta and to Joly Grildis.

HL. Ochs San Antonio

Banking and Farming Talks by Groos Officials

A session centered on banking and farming was held with Adolph Gras and local banker Brontigenh Jocal, focusing on federal reserve policy and regional economic issues. The meeting occurred at the Bin Antonio Exhibition Thhiersing, outlining the needs of the farming sector and financial support measures.

Farnay Jos Whdér Fedoral Reserve PLC Adolph Gras Brontigenh Jocal Reine Breakfask Mieping

Columbus Day Festival Delayed By Sy Antonio Colony

The Columbus Day celebration organized by the TNTian colony of San Antonio, backed by the Christopher Columbus Society, was postponed from Oct 12 to the weekend. Events include an 8:30 p.m. Saturday device at Columbus Hall and a Sunday night concert and drama with speakers Dr. Bocellate and Prof. Ferrante.

Sy Antonio Christopher Columbus Society Dombnile Yuse Cotiety Yuse Sil Christopher Columbus All Morales Street Alexander Roses Ttaly Josephine Filbo Bocellate Willem V. Ferrante Sam Pankige Shaltman

Safety Honors Go to Power Company

The Central Power and Light Company, based in San Angonio, received a National Safety Council award in Washington, D. C., for outstanding safety achievements. Nefswanger, president, and L. C. Piongt, safety director, announced the honor. The firm previously won the Li. E. Myers award for progress in electric service.

Central Power and Light Company San Angonio KB. Nefswanger Washington, D. C National Safety Council L. C

Empire Theater Show Opens Saturday in El Paso

The notice previews Down on Earth at the Empire theater beginning most Saturday. It mentions local figures and community concerns about jobs and residents, and hints at a forthcoming plot involving Mr Mosyer and a planned burial of a hatchet.

Down On Earth Alaen Empire Theater

Court Inquiry Probes Daily Lottery Profits and Operations

Testimony in a court of inquiry into the lottery business outlines alleged daily profits of about 900 dollars and details on pool operation. Witnesses describe agents, locations, and a 700 dollar holdup of the day’s prizes, with several named individuals implicated or identified in connections to the scheme.

Sev Antonio Court of Justice of Peace Jobin Onion Herb Johmson Gibbs Street Value Bellinger Charles Bellinger Bellingera Harold Mann Dooky Vallae Humbone East Commerce Street Guy McParland M. Dickson McFarland Wl Atvinathy Nebraske Street Minn Barnes St Nebraska Street Hin Lee Ab

Six SS Austin County boys held after warehouse robbery

Six South San Antonio area boys aged 10 to 16 were taken into custody by county officers after suspected thefts from Easley Brothers warehouse and depot property. Officers said they stole mirrors and small articles including a radio to furnish a club. Recovered items included the stolen goods.

South San Antonio County Reiex Ile Depuy Sherritfs Willow Neunhofter J. D. Mus Guive Frank Matthews Easy Lady Easley Brothers Southern Pacific Missouri-Pacific

Local injuries at factory and bakery incidents

Mattresses Employe Loses Que Finger Joe Vasqiex, 24, of Glvena Mattes, treated Thursday after a finger severed by a sit. Txvacio Galopes, 1908 Chi hiahua street, cut the Sell while trimming a knife handle and was hospitalized. Howard Alten, 8, of 135 Southolme street, cut his hand baking bread, Mrs Martie Bowers, 5, of 627 Ull Undo street, fell and hit. Eggs theft report notes 19 eggs taken from Nie trick parked at 0 Boleind street, police report. Alzhery of Cortege ton pwr mentioned.

Mattress Joe Vasqiex Glvena Mattes Counly Hospital Txvacio Galopes Chihiahua Street Apiche Packing Company Howard Alten Southolme Street Sind Mra Martie Bowers

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Jhet Dave Earl Bet Chicago The Oriental Theater B. J. Horner Ralph Ana Joe Lucky Luther Charles Fear Fehr Baking Company Neal ‘Barrett Etsa 39 KPJY Columbia Bill Egerton KTSA Oklahoma City Insiwlahon Stephen St. John Malven Eighth Corps West Pelt Tommy ‘Thompkins Pink-Whiskers Jecow W. C. Dickman Thomas C. McGuire Jack McGuire Witke Memorial Museum Fropire Roland Douglas Majestic Turkey Klempke Empire News Wi Hogers South America Percy Barbat Anita Hesvdrieks Bill Wolfson Dallas San Antonio Git P.O America San Antonio Fox Jew Farma Wiley Weta Leroy Ronel Early Bird Woodlawn School W. BE. Thrasher Parent- Teacher Association Ghark Goa PTA Iteaag Rok Aid Federal Ochs Groos B.A. Ftaliang Plan Festival Power Company EL Paso Dr. T Moovee Jon Franklin Hi. Hogers Pool Nietrick Ren. Alzhery Pwr
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