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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1932
Page
3
An array of Dallas figures and venues share a lively weekend scene. Hosts Martin Wright and Tea Hager host a stag barbecue at Media’s Lake Lodge. Notables like Dama Jones, George Southay, and Fred Herndon are mentioned with local clubs and performances. The piece notes weather impacts on crops and a bustling cultural calendar.
Revival services began last week at Hackberry Street Methodist Church and will continue next week under Pastor Rev. W. O. Schilee. Sermons will cover Repentance The New Birth What Jesus Came to Do and What Must I Do to Be Saved. Services start each evening at 7:45 p.m.
Chicago headline notes a Milk Drivers union rule penalizing layoffs for drivers delivering milk before 6 am. The measure targets about 200 drivers to reduce early morning disturbance by horses and bottles, reflecting labor action in the city.
In a Vanderbit cup quarterfinal, Waldemar Von Zedtwitz and Herald G. Vanderbilt clinched a match with a five diamonds contract against Louis H. Watson and Samuel Fry Jr. The bid produced 400 points, swinging the match 50 and giving Sims team a narrow 100 point edge as the room cheered. Other winners and contenders in the round advanced to the 8-board semifinals.
A scrambled bridge hand narrative from Boca Raton era clubs describes a bid sequence where three players face a challenging auction. The text mentions vulnerable positions, suit declarations including spades and diamonds, and a dramatic final declaration amid hurried commentary.
The fragment outlines Old World finance terms, a sultan’s daughter, and a chaotic mix of radio program schedules. It mentions taxation debates by industrial figures, travelogue broadcasts from St Louis and San Antonio, and various musical and NBC dance programs with artists like Vincent Lopez and Eve lyn Herbert.
London police set elaborate precautions as thousands of marchers from the downtown market rally converge on Trafalgar Square. The crowd plans a second demonstration, demanding food amid recent unrest.
Mrs Clara Driscoll Berter national Democratic leader for Texas will address Democratic women in the Pan-American room at the Gunter hotel at 8 o clock Saturday evening. Other speakers include G M Dickson and Walter Tynan with Ds Mary King Rovine presiding. James A Harley will introduce Mrs Sevier.
Methodist ministers from the West Texas conference in San Antonio will teach at Westminster Presbyterian Church with Sunday services. Rev. H P Botts will end a 10 day revival at Harlandale Presbyterian Church with morning and evening sermons. Arr F C Cpthoun of Midland will speak at Westminster at 11 am and Rev Frank D Charlton of New Braunfels at the evening service.
A sermon topic on Presbyterianism will be presented at Sunday services at Highland Park Presbyterian Church by Baxter Greer pastor. The announcement follows a request from the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly. Chicago Pall News notes the event and related church matters in a brief report.
A dense listing of radio programs for Saturday night featuring a mix of music, news, and entertainment. Highlights include orchestras, choral segments, a Secret Service feature, and various local and syndicated acts with times spanning afternoon to late evening.
Anatole legal challenge in Ninety fourth District Court over city taxicab meter rule. Writ of habeas corpus hearing set for November 4 after Olson jailed for violating the ordinance. Judge McCrary grants $100 bond. attorneys plan appeals while city officials revisit jurisdiction and enforcement procedures amid recent arrests of taxi drivers.
State Secretary Jane MecCallum released a report showing fees and taxes collected during the year ending August 31, 1832 totaling 1,704,496.59. The 1961 fiscal year receipts were 1,683,242.74 with 1,839.60 of appropriations returned to the state treasury. Receipts sources included domestic charters 168,295 foreign permits 38,432 domestic franchises 1,114,840 foreign franchises 332,069 copies and certificates 42,042 miscellaneous 3,598 gross receipt permits 1,290 penalties 36,508 blue sly fees 151.
Worcester mass reports Mills secretary of the treasary told an over chance Republican meeting that America must re elect Hoover to escape the depression.
A dated fragment recalls a Florida to New Jersey tour of politicians with jokes about the cabinet. The author mentions cities and people in a restless Washington scene, ending with a quip about leadership and the country’s state.
In Waco area events Bishop James Cannon Jr spoke to a large audience at Tra yis Park Methodist church, urging continued anti beer measures. He criticized Roosevelt and Smith, praised Hoover conditionally, and argued prohibition cannot endure if the nation slips into wet territory amid unemployment and hunger.
Federal agents raided a Candey Telend House in New York uncovering a hidden radio station described as a powerful unlicensed transmitter. Seven prisoners face charges for breaking radio laws after a two month probe into alleged liquor shipments and illicit cargo being guided to vessels off Coney Island and the New Jersey coast, with an estimated seven million dollars in liquor proceeds involved.
Two youths were jailed after officers Hobbs and Linhart caught them in the act of removing auto accessories from a parked car on North Street near Marys and Richmond. Reports include a $50 reward for a lost diamond ring and thefts from a Majestic theater and local residences, with police recovering a German police dagger.
Roberto Gi from 216 Devitt Street sud Wa. P. Cabiness of military police headquarters Fort Bam Howts ton received first aid at Robert B. Green hospital after a collision on Boul Flores street with slight injuries. Henry Ram Field of 629 Nolan Street was treated after being struck by an automobile on LaSalle Street. Mrs Huliy Pettit of 312 Dakota Street was hit by a bicycle on South Hackberry alert.
The Junior department of Denver Boulevard Presbyterian church will host a slide program Sunday evening about world affairs. Superintendents Mrs Ch C Faw catt and Mrs Bowden Wilson will supervise and oversee the event. The program promises an engaging look at global topics presented by church youth leaders.
Hollywood gossip notes Norma Talmadge plans a return to films to co star with Al Jolson in Wonderbar for United Artists. Rumors say Jolson may play the lead and the project involves Melville Baker and J I Lasky tied to Fox. Other items mention Ann Harding The White Moth and Houdini biopic Now You See It with Dudley Murphy directing.
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