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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1932
Page
8
A garbled feature column skims a cast of local figures in Houston including Signy of Feu, Aro Beonack, Dana per and Mayor C M Chambers. It hints at a mix of personal anecdotes, political names, and social scenes, noting travel, theater, and business chatter amid a broader commentary on tourism and advertising.
Constantne Y Gallagher, 94, longtime Omaha prostmaster and Notre Dame alum, died after a life spanning Iowa birth and Nebraska residence. He attended Notre Dame in 1867 and left a large family, including children in Texas, California, and Hawaii, with funeral services held in Omaha and San Angelo.
A benefit event by the Catholic Women will be held Tuesday evening at the St Marys address rooms on 13th Edaches Street. The ticket committee includes Miss Castiglant as chairwoman and Mr. Heverly Caldwell among others.
A chaotic incident at Rovert By Chaat Treemery involved 27 children exposed to kerosene after drinking it, prompting Ming Homery to caution caregivers. Authorities vary warnings as 16 children remain in custody or at risk, highlighting county health concerns and safety lapses.
Prohibition agents raided a quiet residential area in San Antonio, arresting Jack Chestain and seizing three large stills, 75 gallons of mash, 650 gallons of whiskey mash, and 22 gallons of whiskey. A second raid at 2000 West Martin Street uncovered additional liquor, with 11 gallons of gin and 21 bottles of half pint whiskey. Authorities reported large scale operations and plans for further action. Deputy Prohibition Administrator Verne Muller commented on the seizures.
Beran County Chapter of the American Red Cross cooperates with charitable groups to feed underprivileged children using bread from the Red Cross. Programs operate feeding centers run by the Junior League St. Marks Guild Catholic Women’s Association and the Mexican Blue Cross.
United States district attorney announced a delay in the trial of several high profile cases in federal court. Ebbert Schweppe confirmed a Tuesday postponement while John D. Hartman noted limited time due to a tight schedule. Three judge Austin hearing will be involved and cannot host a full four day session.
Police blotter details multiple prowler incidents with several home burglaries and thefts. Victims include D Pellman at 508 North Center, A J Krueger at 335 Auslin Road, and R J Richardson at 1060 Broadway. Items stolen range from pistols to cash. one suspect fled empty handed after disruption.
CHICAGO reports the Republican committee claims Governor Franklin D Roosevelt is connected to or cameo with the Consolidated Automating Merchan dling company trade name Cameo. The firm, dealing in slot machines with $11,000,000 capital, reportedly forecasts $28,000,000 annually through stock sales.
The Alamo Civic League prepares charitable aid for local residents. Ralph S. Gibbs, president, leads the executive committee of the Central Better Committees of the Chamber of Commerce. The league seeks funds for lighting and a building donated as a headquarters for their work.
Assistant County Attorney Arthur Ve Wright urged immediate trials for several hundred cases appealed from Corporation Court. He announced Saturday that many appeals lack reasonable cause and called for heavy fines to deter abuse of the appeal process.
Federal court remains in session at Hexar county jail with more pleas of guilty to be heard Tuesday morning. Retired Judge Duval West substituted for Judge R J Mc Milan in Tre Rio holding court. The JM casey was expected to be disposed of Monday, but other matters delayed the court.
Monday morning reports place a large docket on the court calendar with 100 cases tried in a brisk whirlwind session. The session wrapped quickly as judges and attorneys moved through a heavy schedule.
San Antonio was chosen for the Fit Officers Training Camp to be held in October or November 1943. The event aims to organize wartime training led by Howell Jones, convention secretary of the chamber of commerce. The group, composed of Bradvstes from Leon Springs, met at Dallas with about four hundred in attendance. Charles D. Birkhead led the San Antonio delegation.
Onion Records of Justice of Che Feece John corrected Monday to show Robert McKinney was fined Saturday for drunkenness instead of J.2. Padgett. McKinney gave Padgett’s name at arrest by Deputy Constable O.K. Mateon. The docket corrected to show Padgett not involved in the arrest.
Local civic representatives will meet Tuesday at 6 pm at the Gunter hotel to form a county committee for Highway No. 86 beautification. Mrs. Sorel guides the effort and will introduce a resolution urging the state highway commission to plant trees along all highways and mark historic depots on Highway No. 68.
More than 100 farmers and wives attend the three day conference in the Plaza hotel alley room. O B Mastin of Texas A and M presided with welcome by County Judge Ay Wurzhaels. Speakers include Mildred Horton and J H Williamson. Porter Whaley greeted visitors at a luncheon. Mrs Alex Adams and A W Grant spoke. Texas A and M president T O Wallon and Richard Mt Kleberg are listed to speak Wednesday.
A Monday crash on the 2200 block of South Presa Street sent Joe Garcia, 37, to the hospital after a collision at 3:45 a.m. Also injured were Mike Gonzales 11, Tony Gonzales 8, and Martha Gonzales 10 after a separate incident at Elta and Houston streets.
Police were told of a watch valued at 345 missing from a home on Mail Avenue. A theft of a typewriter was reported at Highland Park School. A burglar entered Piggly Wiggly at Michigan Avenue and left with fourteen containers. Reports were filed by Mrs. Hessie Wood, T. D. Hawkins, Ada Cram, and BB. Stovall.
San Antonio residents debated permitting public view of a shark fight and other fish acts at the San Pedro park swimming pool. The community group opposed the event citing cruelty to sharks and fish. No date was set as the plan lingered after a Monday meeting of the park commission with Sunny Blevins and Robert Carnahan.
Porter Loring, publicity chair of the central relief committee of the chamber of commerce, announced A. V. White will head a committee to secure 40 speakers for the relief drive. The effort aims to raise 100,000 dollars in Hexar county with radio talks and public gatherings citywide led by Young Crook and Arthur Pleil coordinating group meetings for employees of various business concerns. The relief committee executive board met to finalize plans as 85 funds were received and no official order had yet come from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
A fragmented report notes shifts in Parcels Post service around the Solomon Islands. It mentions Tropienedons off the Corel sea and new rules allowing package sends at a rate of pounds per item. In the South Sons group, the postal stance appears updated.
In Del Rio a Monday court session caused the federal building to be emptied as crowds gathered outside. Officials and reporters observed the overflow and noted officers and staff assisting inside the corridor and courtroom, with a tense but controlled scene as observers watched the proceedings.
Members of the Democratic campaign committees for the Fourteenth district met in executive session Sunday at Democratic headquarters to receive reports on county organization work. James A. Harley chaired. Dr. Mary King Robbie announced good prospects for Bexar County to win a $1000 prize for best medaltion sales. Lola Lawrence was named co chairwoman in Bexar to organize Women Workers for the 163 counties. Clara Driscoll Sevier will campaign in San Antonio Friday evening at the Crystal ballroom of the Gusster hotel with women workers for the ways and means committee chaired by Mr. Rabble.
A man cleaning a firearm accidentally discharged it, injuring his left hand. Gene Floyd of 624 Town Street reported that his wife avoided injury. The hospital treated two flesh wounds as a result of the shooting, with local authorities investigating the incident.
A garbled message from Santos dated October 24 describes a voyage near Rio with wind damage and warnings about reaching land. The text mentions a cutter, a dangerous coastline, and confusion over political references and events. The fragmentary letter reflects a chaotic sea journey and unclear outcomes.
A Taxpayers League meeting is set for Tuesday at 8 PM in the High School auditorium on Main Avenue to push relief from increases in real estate assessments. J A Appler says depreciation and rising building costs justify action and urges all taxpayers to attend without required subscriptions. A long list of invited speakers from local business and civic groups will discuss city tax policy and payment schedules.
A motor garage and auto structure owned by Stanley Antrd at 145 Beatrica Street burned early Monday, with fire department records noting damages to four other properties on Harlan Street Larkla Street and Bel Hare Lane. Fire caused misht losses and involved a person named Pa ler from 604 Harlan Street.
A man, 99, suffered hand burns while working on a fire at a location near the Sutherland Springs area. He was taken for medical attention after the incident, which occurred Sunday at the scene described as near a mobile unit and within proximity to local roads.
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