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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
12
A fragmentary note hints at a curious trade involving SX Pearl near beer shipped from Mexico by the Alamo Foots company. The passage reflects scattered musings on reverse worlds, dark paths, and human nature as it weaves a surreal commentary through half-formed phrases.
A humorous fragment describes cross border beer demand in Mexico and contrasts filet mignon with beer. It recalls Ned Alfard the publicity man and introduces a new larger, talking figure seen on the street this week. The lanky man, six feet five and 277 pounds, chews a cigar despite warnings about growth.
The piece profiles Big Bil Conway, longtime advance man for Ringling Brothers and Bailey’s Circus, detailing his move-ahead duties, poster work, licensing, and clashes with management. It recounts his 21 years in the field, past antics with posters, and plans to reach San Antonio before the show’s October debut, with colorful asides about colleagues and local events.
The board of education began paying warrants including series A, 1523 to 2226, for teacher scrip and related items. Business manager Batl Scholz announced top warrants TAAA-A and 2704-A, wholesale, were also taken up. About $190,000 was paid to retire series A warrants, with payments on line 20 for the coming period.
Assistant state supervisor Rutland and teacher Alexander led a conference in Minne Averne Vocational building. Texas high school students have projects valued at over 500000, with districts showing home-farm plots representing large market value. Davis noted 34000 boys enrolled last year with 10000 in the new term and 6000 adults in night classes learning canning and practical economies.
Confederate veteran James W Adams long employed as a messenger at Fort Sam Houston depot was placed on the retired list on his seventy seventh birthday. The Fort Sam group hosted him with a party at his home after a career beginning in 1918, with Adams born in Alabama on August 30 1845 and enlisting from Arkansas. He lived in Dilley and other Sailonwest areas before moving to San Antonio. His address is 96 1005 Capitol Avenue.
AVEO nurces centouthlon announce an educational campaign promoting the eighteenth amendment and companion laws. The plan, unveiled after a Wednesday meeting, will use canvassing and personal contact, with weekly public meetings led by Rev. F. McP. Bayles and local ministerial cooperation sought for Monday events.
The Wednesday solar eclipse was not visible from the weather bureau office due to showers and clouds during the event. Reports say the eclipse was visible briefly in several city sections, with the intended viewing period from 1:27 p.m. to 3:37 p.m.
The Ex-Students’ Association at Sam Antonio Junior College will hold its second annual meeting next Wednesday evening in the Y M C A cafeteria. Venable Filhugh, a member of the executive committee, says many will attend and officers for the coming year will be elected.
Dr J Clarence Bowards president of the San Antonio District Chiropractors Association will speak to the Association of Scientific Living at 8 o clock Friday night in the red room at the St Anthony Hotel.
County auditors prepared August salary warrants after a commissioners court meeting. Edgar Garvey accused officials of neglecting duty as pay hinges on budget adoption. Warrant issuance is tied to the tentative budget with proposed across the board salary reductions and a temporary cut in juvenile court costs. Sheriff to hold courthouse custody. Maverick opposes transfer.
Washington Sept 1 John W Pole has asked President Hoover to relieve him of the duties as comptroller of the currency. He has held the office since November 20 1928 and cites the burdens of the job amid changing banking conditions. The veteran banker has kept his health, though the strain has been heavy.
MONMOUTH BEACH Sept 1 A ten pound featherback turtle nicknamed the Brazilian lth strayed from tropical waters. It was snagged twenty miles offshore by Lylcaster fishermen Antone and Charles Holgergen after getting entangled in lobster pot lines. They towed the animal ashore after a fierce struggle.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation is considering measures to help wool and cotton manufacturers buy raw materials and expand production. In radio opinion, Harold A. Larnott acting chairman of the radio commission said stations may refuse access to none but favored candidates, but adopting a blanket policy would be shortsighted.
High rainfall closed three main routes out of Ala Antonia toward El Paso and Brady on Thursday. Tivulde through Sabinas and Nueces rivers, Fitts and Sycamure creeks blocked other roads. Del Rio to Eagle Pass via Dilley road washed out. highway 85 and 27 disruptions expected to ease by afternoon. Bundera road, previously impassable, reopened Thursday morning after high water subsided.
A. J. McKay, 43, of 308 Indians Street, Jaonder treatment at Rebeck hospital for a bullet wound in the chest. Police hold his estranged wife, Agnes McKay, in connection with the shooting. McKay was at Mrs. McBar’s home, 625 South Cherry Street, when the shooting occurred.
Jos Navajo, 28, of 1807 West Martin Street, was found beaten and semi conscious on Leona Street early Thursday and taken to Robert E Green Hospital by R DeLeon. Sanches, 27, of 2409 Durango Street, was treated at the hospital after being scalded by radiator water from a truck. Bligig Velasquez, 20, of 804 North San Sida Street, was hurt in an accident near Randolph Field and also sent to the hospital.
The Arutcheon group plans a banquet at the Gunter hotel on Thursday September d to honor E H Kifer vice president and general manager of the Sax Antonio Public Service Company and longtime supporter of local manufacturers. Robert E Kingston will preside as Kifer announces his resignation to become president of Muskegon Gas Company in Muskegon Michigan.
At a special meeting of the San Antonio library board a resolution of regret for the pasting of its president Thomas Henry Franklin was adopted with Mrs Terre Hartlett presiding. The board announced it will meet on September 2 to elect Franklin's successor.
Mayor C M Chambers ordered J J Caperton to take charge of city property at Olmos Dam Basin and bar all hiking on the premises. The property is to be preserved for wildlife and bird life.
Optimists outline a two month program to avoid rescheduling the picnic. President John G Snape urges members to keep the planned dates, noting the Wednesday cancellation due to a rain-related issue and stressing adherence to the new schedule.
A city switches to a dial system dialing FANNIN 1313 to reach the fire department after a late Saturday request. Chief Sarvan vows public instruction and stricter fines, while residents test the new number and operators adjust to the dial setup.
Two engaged lovers from Nogalitos Street plan wedding. Mead 55 and Montgomery 20 expect to wed soon after a shooting at Mendt's barbershop on Nogalitos Street Saturday night. Baylor, wounded, is in hospital and Montgomery prepared for a trousseau as the couple’s union proceeds amid police accounts of the event.
An auto theft ring with operations centered in San Antonio was believed broken after three suspects were arrested and jailed in Corpus Christi. The investigation by H. Le Ferguson cites thirteen cars recovered in Texas locations including Corpus Christi Tyler Brownwood and San Angelo with licenses and VINs forged in Wilson County. The trio was rounded up by Ferguson Corpus Christi police chief William Shetty and detective Bari McAllister. the ring leader was detained with a seized car in New Braunfels.
Judge Dova West ruled that Emalia Garza, arrested after agents found liquor at a Pleasanton road stall, is physically able to run a liquor business and endure punishment. Garza must pay $50 or face 30 days in county jail after a claim of epilepsy was rejected.
Mark Hance, assistant United States district attorney, spoke to the Satt Antonia Exchange elite at its weekly Thursday morning gathering. The report notes attendees including Josie Wontrun of Mortecay and mentions PD, Mathis, BO, Becker, and the club’s plans for a Jol meeting in Anally with We Austin clad next Wednesday.
Meteorologist J H Jarnee notes the heaviest August rainfall in 48 years with 6.1 inches, 1.19 inches more than July, and 40 0 inches in 48 hours on August 18 19. August average temperatures near 93 4 degrees, with eight days at or above 100 and a high of 101 on August 4. Wind nears all time 49 mph, peaking at 42 mph on August 29. Rainy days, cloud cover, and normal September outlook complete the month’s weather profile.
Lieut William J Canhour provost marshal Fort Sevi houston has been approved by the war department as head of the R C T units in San Antonio high schools. He succeeds Lieut Col Harry S Adams who has been with the schools the past nine years. The word came to Eighth Corps Area headquarters via headquarters.
A broken gas pipe forced customers to evacuate a local location on Thursday. Firefighters repaired the pipe after the leak was detected near the E2 Fenix site at 108 South Santa Ross Avenue. No injuries were reported.
In a Los Angeles bank raid last week two were killed due to a bank official’s bravery and police efficiency. The gunmen, described as traveling criminals, had prior pardons or paroles across the state. The letter notes their numerous jail stints and a long record of escapes, reflecting a grim pattern amid a wave of crime and public sentiment.
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