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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
13
Report from the Rio Grande border area notes ushers returning from border towns with praise of nightlife and revelry. Four towns have expanded activity since prohibition, with at least one reported to have finished.
The article notes Villa Aurora across from Del Rio Piedras Negras across from Eagle Pass Nuevo Laredo across from Laredo and Matamoros across from Brownsville. It describes Meading Rio Grande disturbances in early September and October disrupting nightlife while Mrs Crosby's Villa Scunr cabaret remains closed. It mentions Herbert Ovenden’s baby born at Santa Rosa Infirmary and the family adjusting to a teething two week old.
Richard Drake of 119 Patlaod Place recalls three wars and service in a Buffalo Bill era cavalry detachment in the Bighorn Mountains Wyoming 120 miles from a rail line. He describes rounding up Indians who left reservations and wandered the hills while noting the impact of Miss Mollie Treisman of Fort Benning on the tale.
The article notes writer Gene Markey, recently wed to film star Joan Bennett, in Hollywood. It mentions Capt. John Hu linger, a Fort Sam Houston veteran, and recalls Markey’s past as a cracker-wire figure and his unmilitary traits.
A Latin American Lyric Society of Mexican youths will present a varied program in Spanish Italian and English at the Friday evening meeting of the Order Bong of Aanertea. The agenda includes planning a benefit show with James Tyfolla Sr as a noted guest.
The Mary Stroh Banker, vice president at the Frost National Bank, will address the Canopus Club luncheon Friday noon at the Ploga hotel. Jack Locke will serve as chairman of the day.
San Antonio post officials study potential holiday volume and space needs. Postmaster Lovas says extra tents or open spaces near the federal building could host mail windows and trucks if needed. A questionnaire to businesses gauges conditions and expectations for holiday mail and earnings.
A 150 woman medallion sales force will be organized at a Gunter hotel meeting Friday evening. Dr. Mary King Rohde, chairwoman of the medallion committee, will oversee the setup as part of a nationwide Democratic drive to raise funds for the Roosevelt Garner campaign. Local leaders expect the Fourlecrtty district to meet a $25,000 quota by Saturday night as medallions are mailed to county chairmen in 500 and 1000 lots.
A woman at 1118 West Laurde street frightened a prowler who attempted to enter her home early Thursday. the intruder fled when lights were turned on. Reports list several burglaries: Salvadore Aguilar at 22912 Souly Laredo street, Moses Gamboa at 524 Bim street, George Wilson at 417 Indiatin street, Mrs Verd Lofton at 1610 Avenue B, Ben Sidwin at 136 South Forestreet, and the Bost and Haller typewriter exchange at 100 South Flares street.
The Jorreroan senior school boys debating club elected Sid Stavail vice president and Sterling Wherler secretary. Claude Graves was re elected president. other officers include George Bush treasurer Walter Lohr parliamentarian Leonwird Bayern sergeants Groves Appointed Sam Linkin reporter Reagan Wiseman corresponding secretary and James Earin men historian.
Unclear text describes a theft incident with fragmented names and places. The report mentions a hospital or medical context and a vehicle linked to a suspect described as the thief. Details are garbled, making exact identities and locations uncertain.
The Feast of Tabernacles observance begins Saturday at Agudas Achim synagogue on Main Avenue and runs through Sunday October 23. The event honors the Israelites journey and harvest rites with palm, citron, myrtle and willow offerings and includes sermons and a harvest celebration by the religious school pupils.
Students will create posters for a Business and Professional Women's club contest themed on women improving business life. Exhibits run October 22 and 23 with awards up to 50 dollars for national winners. The top poster advances to the state level and a state winner earns ten dollars. The winning entry will be shown during Business Week next March.
Wesley Alston, 18, of 312 Wilson street, faces six theft counts after an alleged theft ring at downtown theaters. A county attorney affidavit accuses him of steering lobby display pictures at the Union Texas Majestic Place and Empire theaters on October 9. Witnesses include J F Willis G W Lee and theater employees, with charges filed under County Market Law No 1.
The San Antonio Civic Music Association reserves 200 memberships through the chamber of commerce for late applicants who missed the drive. Porter Whitley says many regular volunteers are unavailable due to other duties and cannot be reached during the drive. The association plans to bring notable artists to the city this music season.
The Lassoes at Jefferson Senior School replace the Pep squad as school representatives at games and events. Members are girls who hold offices in school organizations, with delegates from federal and local advisory groups. Sponsored by Mrs Constance Douglas and Mrs Leon Tallaferro.
Kiwanis members will visit Nix hospital on its twenty second floor in the Nix Professional building for a luncheon and hospital tour. W Bates hospital manager will host the group and T Fred Evan, president of the Kiwanis, will preside.
United States District Attorney John D Hartman said seven San Antonio physicians charged by indictment for narcotic violations may wait until December term if court capacity allows. He noted heavy jail-case load and upcoming moves to Del Rio and Waco, with cases including Drs Ivy Stansell Stansell Reveley Burg Wright White Gipson facing the charges.
Temple Beth El observes Succoth with services Friday night and Saturday morning. Rabbi Ephraim Frisch speaks on Thou Shalt Rejoice while pupils Rene Levy Hermine Dalkowitz and Alexander Oppenheimer interpret holiday symbols. Anthony Wirta sings baritone. Mrs L I Marks directs the choir.
H. BE Armstrong of 134 Schley Avenue was shot in the head at his residence early Thursday. Sister-in-law Mrs W F Armstrong reported the wounded man to police. A physician said he would recover. Armstrong formerly worked for Express Publishing Company. Balvadore Wuenled, 28, at 124 Topeka Boulevard, was accidentally shot while cleaning a gun and taken to Robert B Green Hospital.
Retired Southern Pacific railroad conductor Ben White and Mrs. White returned from a trip to England and Scotland. White spoke of globe trotting since 1928 and visiting his boyhood home in St. Thomas Gatave on the return journey.
County officials prepare a historic ballot for the coming election expected to be the largest in Bexar history. The eight-column ballot will list parties and independents with 23 presidential candidates per column and constitutional amendment options. County Clerk Jack Fr. Bourke and aides work with printers to ready ballots for voters.
The annual German Saengerfest gathers 17 German folk song societies in San Antonio for a weekend of events at the municipal auditorium. Veterans like Bernhard Bolte Jacob Wagner and Willard Dielmann lead revival of old songs with a rehearsal of 900 voices, a Kommeys session, a Sunday concert, and a grand ball at Beethovenheim and the auditorium.
George O. Johnson, manager of the Grind Howling alleys on Losova Street, is charged in County Court Al Law No 1 with failing to pay occupation taxes. The complaint alleges $100 state tax and $60 county tax. Witnesses listed include X Hy Ligarde and W F Vilgen. The law allows prosecution for this tax failure to be dropped if the defendant pays before or during trial.
The Rev Edward Diy Duncan Field librarian will address the Scientific Society of San Antonio at a Friday meeting. The talk starts 8 15 p.m. on the Stevens building second floor at 138 West Commerce Street and will draw on British Museum records from his England visits.
President T. O. Walton of Texas A and M College has accepted an invitation to speak at the chamber of commerce agricultural meeting on October 26, announced by director of agricultural extension 110 Jetter from OG. B. Marlin.
A coin flip will determine the Democratic nominee for public weigher in Precyn No 2 after a ballot mix-up in Bexar. Isadore Zebonts led in Precincts 3 and 4, but since he lost in No 4, John K Weber will place his name in the ballot for the next precinct. Theis and Kersten tied in Precinct 3 with three votes each and face a coin toss or drawing straws to determine the nominee. Newton and Joe were involved in discovering the mix-up during ballot preparation.
A committee organized to promote sewing groups led by Mrs Adele Steacke will coordinate Red Cross garments for the unemployed in Bexar County. Marshall Eskridge reports about 20 civic groups volunteering and two local manufacturers offering cutting facilities to speed production.
Furlong, head of the highway department of the chamber of commerce, spoke to an overflow crowd at Garrison Hall, University of Texas, about highways in Mexico. The talk featured motion pictures and was introduced by D. Weeks, chairman of the university's transportation committee, who invited him to return for another lecture.
Souvenir album of a large number of views in sepia said to be published soon in this city by private interests. Edition planned at 25,000 copies. Aside from friends there will be no descriptive literature, except two back pages with statistical data.
Police are asked to hunt two boys Rowand Telly nine and W Carnahan seventeen reported missing from their homes on West Mulberry street and 3rd Peck agency respectively. Mrs A Tucker of Philadelphia seeks help locating her nephew Barney Blake thirty two believed working at Von Ormy.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen elected DH Keating of this city as chairman to represent the membership of the Southern Pacific railroad. Keating assumes duties as chair as the union organizes leadership.
Advisory board of the local body met at the Menger hotel to plan a membership drive by the National Association of Home Founders. Kirby B. Torrance announced aims to improve home ownership with rate interests, liens, engineering, and site appraisals.
A shell explosion near a trash fire injures Maggie Richardson at 240 Roberts street wounding her wrist. Samuel Diaz 21 of 327 West Housinn street seeks hospital care for stab wounds from an unidentified assailant. Hicks 99 a Magiella petroleum salesman injured in an auto crash. William Applegate 418 Fredericksburg road hurt after being struck by a car at Fredericksburg road and West French place.
St Edward's alumni groups schedule two gatherings with August McCloskey Joan Weber and Bat Gorricab as principal speakers. The events honor St Edward's Day, featuring a Mexican supper at the Mesigin Acta and Crafts shop Friday evening.
In Baier Buenaventura on October 13 a correspondent notes heavy rains and upheaval in the region. The American consul reports 251 inches of rain for the year, months perhaps. The writer mentions revolutions in South American countries and plans to march on Floyd, with planetary images as a backdrop.
San Antonio and Dallas police continue questioning 22-year-old ex-convict Pickett about a series of burglaries, shacks, and murders across Dallas Austin and San Antonio. He admits invading the Dilley home harming Hazel Dillshay and is linked to other killings including the Arledge and Hawkins cases, with investigators seeking the gun used in the Dilley shooting and potential ties to multiple burglaries and robberies.
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