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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1932

Page

9

Buffalo Trail and City Memories Shape a Lively City Talk

A local narrator recalls North Flores Street buffalo camps, trail drivers, and a hotel run by Rice Adams, contrasting past with present as memories of the 19th century traffic mix with Hollywood legends Lew Ayres and Henry Halstead. The piece ends noting a city resident’s sharp political slogan on this week’s cover.

Texas San Antonio Flores Street Fleres Street Rio Grande Mexico North Flores Street Wolff and Marx Rice Adams Adan

Brantley-Draughon organizers in town amid travel mentions

The piece notes J. T. Brantley of the Brantley-Draughon Business College and other local figures returning from travel. References to Pat Jefferson, George W. Hurifress, Sheriff Albert Hausser, County Judge W. A. Wurshoon, and oil scouts from Chebli companies appear amid chatter of weekend activities and local governance.

George W. Hurifress Monterey Mexico Ana Albert Hausser Meralco Chebli

Auto dealer charged with unregistered car sale

A garbled court notice reports a car salesman, Shannon, accused of selling an unregistered vehicle and facing costs or a $17.50 penalty in County Court at Law No. 5. The document mentions Capt. J. D. Moffatt of the Texas highway patrol and references a perjury charge connected to alleged betting on horse races.

Inn Baru Shannon John R. Bhovkt Law No J.D. Moffatt Texax Shamnon Mar Chadwell's Place East Market

San Antonio girl patents novel felt art exhibit

Kay Hart formerly Kay Neagle daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Neagle 478 West Mistletoe avenue has created a new art form using felt pieces to compose scenes in Indian, frontier and colonial themes. The California art colony influence led her to color cut felt and 120 shades, sewn to form clouds and landscapes. Her work is patented and sent to Washington for copying each night as it is created. An exhibit of her elaborate pieces will be staged at the museum.

Kay Hart Kay Nagle R. H. Neagle West Mistletar Avenue San Antonio Onderdenk Duys Main Avenue Éle California Kay Tart Washington Mia

Poster Contest Held at Museum by Club in San Antonio

The Woman's Progress in the Last Century poster contest sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's Club will run Sunday and Monday at Wille Moninial Rotel. It is the first annual citywide event with entrants from public and private art schools. First prize is $2.50, second $0.00, third $1. Entries due by 8 p.m. Saturday. judging starts 8:30 a.m. Sunday with public viewing at 10 a.m. Miss Pearl aJson chairs the event.

Wille Moninial Rotel G Busimesa Youen's Club Landheer Whiners Sap Antonio Austin Washingum Marjorie Wil Pearl aJson

Dr Rhodes to Speak at Lions Club Luncheon

Dr Jeremiah Rhodes former superintendent of San Antonio schools returns to the city after a year away to serve as principal speaker at the Lions Club luncheon. The program, presented by Brackenridge School’s Welag department, is directed under Irol Heston Dickes with A G Wickenhe president of the Lions taking part.

Jeremiah Rhodes San Antonoy Spityer Lions Esday Menger Rhodes Welag Department Brackenridge Irol Heston Dickes A. G. Wickenhe The Linus

Fire Destroys Cottage at West Cevalios Street

A small cottage at 409 West Cevalios, occupied by Miss Gora, was burned in an overnight blaze causing about 50 dollars in damages. The residence at 410 Conner Slaves suffered a separate $400 loss in the incident reported yesterday.

High School Wins Practice Appears Not Credible

Fragmentary text appears to describe an inspection by a school or college district, mentioning an investigation by a temporary education department and the academy meeting certain requirements. The readable segments are inconsistent and do not form a clear outcome.

Court hears AARE CHARGE INQ details in San Antonio case

A special customs agent argued before a United States commissioner that Jose Ceabenula of Laredo caused Marceling Garcia to import liquor without an invoice or permit under the 1930s wrist act. The case, filed as an information from Laredo, lists alcoholic beverages including 3 gallons of alcohol and various tequilas and whiskeys.

San Antonio United States Jose Ceabenula Laredo Marceling Garcia Tequilla

Poreda Outpoints Laughran In Philadelphia Bout

Stanley Poreda of New Jersey scored a clear ten round decision over Philadelphia’s Tommy Laughran in an arena crowd of around four thousand. Poreda landed solidly in most rounds while Laughran was competitive but unable to tilt the balance, leaving the verdict to the New Jersey contender.

Laughran Poreda Philadelphia Stanley Poreda New Jersey Nieed Tommy Laighran Tommy Inik Deapsey Brila Bohunt Prin Carney Ika McKearn Priladaiphinn

San Antonio tax plan proposed by mayor championed

Commissioner Frank Bundick urged a pay-as-you-go tax plan at a Manufacturers' association meeting, touting year round tax collection and reduced bank interest costs. He cited San Antonio tax assessments this year and noted difficulties from the stadium auction. Directors blamed city council lack of cooperation for park issues and planned a creditors meeting with a trustee appointment after a poor Maple Leafs season with declining attendance and relocated games.

Ben Antonio Chambersould Frank F. Bundick Manufacturers’ Association San Antonio Arceare Toropla Ely Direntors Vorontis Maple Leafs United States

Arizmendi and Brown Clash for Featherweight Title Fight

In Los Angeles on December 18, Baby Arismendi and Newsboy Brown, both featherweight hopefuls, square off in a ten round bout billed as a fast and colorful test. Arismendi carries the world title claim as far as California, while the boxing commission accepts Tommy Paul’s Mexico City win as confirming his claim.

Arizmendi Brown Los Angeles Baby Arismendi Newsboy Brown Arismendi California, Boxing Commission Tommy Paul Mexico City

Jefferson High B Team Seeks Open A Game Soon

Jefferson High School coach Rusty Lyons says the Thomas Jefferson B team is ready to play any opponent this week. Lyons invites calls to Patterson High School for scheduling.

Three Women serial debuts in The Light

Faith Baldwin writes a stirring new serial in The Light titled Three Women set in America between the Ambling Eighties and the Thilling Thirties. It follows Joyce Sheldon as she confronts Victorian family control and seeks independence in love.

Iastea Faith Baldwin Joyce Sheldon Sheldon Mise Beldwin Light Shackley

Federal law extends duck hunting season to two months

A new federal regulation extends the duck hunting season from one to two months. In the north zone the season runs from November 1 to December 31, opening at noon. In the south zone it runs from November 18 to January 15. Boundary lines follow railroad tracks west of San Antonio and east of the Missouri Pacific line. Violations are prosecutable in federal court.

A. E. Altafelder San Antonio Southern Pacific Missouri Pacific

Meeting Called for Officers of sixeye ma 288 Association

Meeting of the sixeye ma 288 Association and directors of the Sié Nkeas Press convenes Saturday at 11 am in the hotel. Fred 1333 serves as secretary. W F Norris presides. one matter pending concerns the disposal of South Texas Bank and another local purchase to spur Brooklyns advertising. Carney of Robstown to report on laying cup commitments.

FOMES Sié Nkeas St of the Otel Fred W. F. Norris Jorndale South Texas Hank van Tydepoalt New Brooklytnth Texas Carney Robstown

Visit of Oil Speed Processitor in Continental States

A visitor named Elma Mc Tain traveled through Los Angeles Elma Mc tain and Islip aboard a Bellanca aircraft. The trip included terseholas field and Storpus Cheists events, with Tuesday evening meetings in a May room. She works for a company planning a royal division within OFLIV.

L.A Elma Mctain Islip

Medallion Drive Intensified in San Antonio Area

In a bid to raise funds for the Roosevelt Garner campaign San Antonio Democrats urge full cooperation during a week long drive for medallion purchases. A “Dollue for Democracy” day is set next Saturday with 16 members of the Bexar County Democratic executive committee canvassing 163 precincts. Young Democrats plan a meeting at the courthouse Tuesday to organize. Republicans will convene at the Thirty-seventh Judicial courtroom for a statewide movement supporting Roosevelt and Garner, with former Senator A J Wirle of Beuarn slated to speak.

San Antonio Hexar County Demorralia Executive Committee Tog Bovcled Roosevelt-Garnec Begun

Youth Dies in Rosewood Crash Leaves Family in Mourning

Charles Dohneon aged 18 died from injuries after a Sunday night automobile collision at San Pedro avenue and Obnos drive. He was a native of St. Louis, had lived in San Antonio for years, and left a family including his mother Mrs H Johnson and sisters Mrs Creston Alise. Three others were lightly injured. H G Burkee of 305 Norris Ramsey street was treated at Robert B Green hospital after being struck nearby.

Charles Dohneon Rosewood St. Louis Mr. Johnson McG. Johnson Stewart Johnson James Haymore Creston Alise San Antonio San Pedro Avenue Obnos Drive H. G. Burkee Norris Ramo Street Robert B. Green Mm Automobile Russell Place Breeden Avenue

Street Charged With Theft of Borrowed Gun

The county attorney’s office filed a theft by taking charge against Deputy Constable A. C. Street of Precinct No. 4 for a pistol valued at $18 allegedly borrowed as evidence. Investigator Melvin Williams filed the charge, claiming the pistol was returned, while Street denounced the action as persecution. Further charges related to illegal confiscation of toll machines were also filed following a court of inquiry before Judge J. F. Onion.

Worney Streehaceston SIO Justine Pence J. F. Onion

Wesmoorland college student paper to debut Friday

Wesmoorland College announces the Loud Speaker will publish its first appearance Friday under editor Edith Dror a freshman from Iron Houston. The bi monthly publication lists Marion Fore as associate editor Adelaide Hienen managing editor Robert Moren as ferture editor Miss Mactan Ely as business manager and sponsor.

Westmoorland College Loud Speaker Edith Dror Iron Houston Marion Fore Slim Fore Floresville Adelaide Hienen Comfort Robert Morender Mactan Ely The Nely

Entertainment Planned for Optinist Club Meeting

The Optinist club will host a noon program at the St. Anthony hotel on Wednesday featuring Tied Tips and a company of entertainers titled Rip Bnorlers. The lineup includes four dancers, a tap dancer, and Rome Narsepiny. John G. Sword serves as president.

Chimsan Rip Bnorlers St. Anthony Ttapenker Rome Narsepiny Jnhn

Plan Subpoena Bellinger Fails to Appear in Lottery Case

In a San Antonio court, plan subpoenas target Charles Bellinger a wealthy real estate operator who failed to appear. Deputy Hauck reported Bellinger would not come without a subpoena, while county attorney Davis said he would appear willingly once served. The case links Bellinger, his son Valino, and two others to a policy gambling inquiry. Albert Harper testified as the only witness Tuesday denying knowledge of the battery or involvement. Absences of Leonard Drown postponed further testimony to Wednesday.

Charles Bellinger John Onion W. B. Hauck Bellinger Sh Iatter D. F. Davis Hauck Valino Policy Gamer Harper's Harper Leonard Drown

Indictment Error Quashes Charge Against Mungia

A typographical flaw in the second count of the indictment against Rimon Mungia caused Judge W W McGrory to quash the charge for burglary with intent. Defense attorney Louis W Schlesinger had sought a suspended sentence. the district attorney’s team will redraw a corrected form. Mungia returned to custody after seven months in jail.

Rimon Mungia W. W. McGrory Ninety-fourth ‘District Court Louis Www. Schlesinger Delos Flick Mungia Tho Law

Railroad Body to Decide Bus Line Petitions

The state railroad commission in Austin will decide petitions for new motorbus lines from San Antonio to Anstit Laredo and Corpus Christi filed by Pioneer Bus Lines. Converse citizens seek an order for Randolph Field Transportation between the field and San Antonio. Southland Greyhound opposes the proposals, with attorney Bylvin Lang representing them.

Austin Lwa San Antonin Thompson Mark Marshal State Highway Department Cnter Imotorbus San Antonio Anstit Laredo Southlsna Greyhound Lines Bylvin Lang al+torney

Red Cross Drives Begun for 10000 Local Members

Red Cross drives to boost membership start November 11 across the nation as chapters press for increased support. John Barton Payvie urges local chairman Marshall Exbridge to recruit 10 000 members in Bexar County during the two week drive from November 1 to 24. Eskridge notes urgent demand for Red Cross services amid drought relief shortages and unemployment.

Berwuse Red Cross United States John Barton Payvie Neblonal Organization Marshall Exbridge Bexar County Wea Bers Will Be Held From ‘November 1 To 24, Volunteer Workers Will Canvaas Eskridge Attentior

Insurance Group to Visit Alamo City

Insurance commissioners who attended a convention in Dallas plan a post-convention tour. They will travel from Dallas to Houston on Wednesday and then visit San Antonio Friday, announced Ed Brendel of the Missouri Kansas Texas Railway.

Ban Antonio National Association of Insurance Cammissioners Dallas Rom Houston Ed Brendel Missouri, Kansas, Texas Nile Rord

Girls Named to Club at Baylor Alpha Omega VilL

Edith Jackson daughter of Dr. L Es Jackson of 203 West Mulberry Gan Antonio and Lillian Rely daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Rely 626 Mission Street elected to membership in the Alpha Omega club at Baylor University according to the announcement by the secretary.

Mise Edith Jackson L. Es Jackson West Mulberry Gan Antonio Lillian Rely Jerome Rely Mission Street Alpha Omega Vill Baylor University Cheb

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