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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1932

Page

17

California to Mexico: writer's long road to a new book

The narrative traces Jeff Davibocic Carlotan Beals leaving an adding machine job for Standard OU people in California and heading toward Mexia then on via San Antonio and New York City. After college, he worked in an office but found it tedious, adding up requisition sheets and other duties while seeking his sixth book to press.

Poday Jeff Davibocic Carlotan Beals Ia California Ford Mexia San Antonio Abou New York City

Mexican writer and globe-trotting author under fire

The passage outlines the career of a writer who embraced Mexico as his subject, producing works like Mexico An Interpretation and Route to Death before later publishing travel writings and a biography of Porfirio Diaz. He toured Italy, met Mussolini, and planned moves to Havana and New York City, with multiple publishers courting him.

Rio Granda Max Tca Mexico Italy Odh Mussolini

Continent country book plans and travel tastes noted

An author plans a future book on a continental country and may begin next year. He enjoys Latin culture, eating and drinking, carries Regis charity cartons and a Mexican cigarette. He met his wife Elizabeth Daniel in Mexico City, married there eighteen months ago. He admires Barcelona and Iceland, and carves out evenings with friends in far corners of the world.

Besla iIna Elizabeth Daniel San Antonio Mexico City

Cadet Albert Clark to Begin West Point Studies

Cadet Albert Clark son of Col A B Mark 359 Bruhan Boulevard prepares for academic work at West Point this week after two months of military training. He was appointed by the District of Coimbra commissioners. The report notes other local tidbits including a missed eclipse and a possible concert venture by Plank Advertising.

Cadat Alnert P- Clark Col A. PB Mark Bruhan Boulevard West Point Coimbra

Foreign War Vet Chairman Named at State Encampment

The state encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold next June appoints for committees on arrangements. Appointed are Carles Andersoft publicity, Photography, Chem Smith entertainment, Mucury, Maverick reception, BE Hell finance, Joel Bettencourt nod parade, and B H Nichols.

Carles Andersoft Dateman Chem Smith Mucury Maverick BE. H. Hell Joel Bettencourt Nod Parade B. H. Nichols

Justice Assesses First Hunting Fine Amid Dove Tuning Trials

A jagged OCR fragment reports a hunting fine tied to a dove tuning trial. It names a local judge and a game warden, but the text is severely garbled, making exact names and places unclear. The core note indicates a first hunting penalty was imposed following an inspection or proceeding linked to new dove regulations.

Jaeiee Praca P. Onion Iit Enata Exinarniene Engipiains

Fruit Dealers Attack Fee Legality in City Suit

A group of fruit and vegetable dealers filed suit in the Talelyceventis District Court seeking to block a $50 annual license fee. Judge Perry B. Robertson granted a temporary restraining order and set a hearing for September 8. Plaintiffs claim the fee is an unconstitutional occupation tax and target rivals under the Texas Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Dealers association influence.

Talelyceventis Perry B. Robertson G. OC. Tenave M. Chambers Owen Kilday Platneltts Plaintains Wey Dealtre Uke Association Chembers

Air Mail Poundage Gains in August

August air mail poundage rose as routes from San Antonio increased. The northern route to the North and East moved 50 pounds 7 ounces, up from July. The southern vault to Mexico carried 4510 pounds 12 ounces, while total toilet yielded 496 pounds 3 ounces. The western route to California carried 298 pounds 15 ounces, up from 230 pounds 12 ounces.

San Antonio Mexico Cal- Morila Bog

Tynan and Assistants Head to State Meet

District Attorney Walter Tynan and three assistants Bernard Laden James Young and Delos Minch depart at noon for the state meeting of district attorneys They plan to study a proposed law revising severance in criminal cases to save money by avoiding separate trials when multiple defendants are charged together They expect to return Bundey

Walter Tynan Bernard Laden James Young Delos Minch Gorous Christ Bundey

Suspect Sought After Alleged Wife Abduction

Suspect Arredondo, believed to have threatened Bel Rio, was seen near San Antonio and Del Rio while in custody of Deputy Sheriff A. E. Mitchel. Law enforcement traced Arredondo crossing the river, with a warrant issued by Sheriff M. Whilntlor. The arrest occurred ten miles from the Plattanton road at a farm.

Waller Ateredondo Bexar County San Antonio del Rio A. E. Mitchel Azeddondia Bel Rio Bharitr J. J. Lawrence Lawrece Arredindo Tvl Vilin Acia Ana Iain de Rin M. 3

Local artists to exhibit at Witte museum galleries

Five branches of art will appear in the With Mengial museum galleries in September. A jury including Dr. Raymond Eyveratl and Harry Anthony De Young selected winners across watercolors oil paintings drawings pastels and sculpture. Notable entrants include Lillian Anthony Betty Bell Max Buchaven May Wherler Cooney and many others across painting drawing and sculpture fields.

With Mengial Museum Lowe Raymond Eyveratl University of Texas Harry Anthony de Young Paul Radda Oank Mrae A. J. Bell Lillian Anthony Biatelie Bell Max Buchaven May Wherler Cooney Ssnie Dyran John Enser J. C. Filippooe Kerenec Coleman John Griffith Alfredo Guerra Rose Harpham Guy W Holloman Peter ‘Holmstedt Carl Hoppe M. W. Lender Lucie H. Locke Mrs. McMahan Walter A. McKinney Texas Witte Museum John F. Enser

Heavy Rains Raise Medina Lake Levels Reported by Joy Granieri

Joy Granieri said Medina Lake rose two feet from Wednesday to Thursday as heavy rains continued. By Friday morning the lake was about eight feet from the spillway, Granieri added, warning the waters still rising.

Medina Lake Joy Granieri Graneri Groniesi

Japanese Officer Reports for Duty at Port Bam Houste

Major Matsujira Kimura of the Japanese Imperial army has reported for a six month duty with the Second division and been attached to Ube Twenty third infantry at Port Bam Houste.

Matsujira Kimura Port Bam Houste Ube

Millon F Thomas Rites Held in Texarkana Ark

Funeral services will be held in Texarkana Arkansas for Millon F Thomas 71 an employee of the Bell Telephone company for 50 years who died Thursday night. The body was accompanied by his daughter Mrs Pearl Miller from Fort Doyle. Thomas began in 1879 with Western Union then helped install Little Rocks first telephone switchboard and joined the telephone company thereafter. He came to San Antonio in 1993 served as manager at the San Antonio Exchange twice superintendent and division giant superintendent here. In 2000 he led restoration work at Galveston after the flood. He retired as division inspector and special agent for Southwest Texas in 1980. Survived by his daughter and a son Herr Thomas of Dallas.

Texarkana Ark Millon F Thomas Bell Telephone Company Pearl Miller Fort Doyle Western Union Telegraph Company Little Rock Telephone Company San Antonio Thomns Galveston Agenml Southwest Texas Knoxwe Herr Thomas Dallas

Hebrew Society to Sponsor Party

The Hebrew Sheltering Society plans a party at Congregation Rodeph Shalom Bal Tare, 215 Wyoming Street, starting July 4 at 4 a.m. Rabbi J Mozerky, president, will lead. weather forced light attendance and the public has been muttered.

Hebrew Sheltering Society UL Sen Congregation Rodel Shaam Wyoming J. Mozerky

Thieves Cart Off Hedge From Lape Property

A hedge was dug up and carted away from the Ligustrum hedge line at 427 East Glennnye, according to a Friday report to police. The owner said the entire Agustrum hedge was missing after Thursday night.

Lape East Glennnyeaie

Reserve Bank Shows Gains for Dallas Branch Weekly Resources

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas totals 170 082 00 for the week ending Friday, with a rise from last week and a drop from the prior year. Holdings of bills and securities reach 47 340 000, reflecting a slight week-to-week decrease and year-to-year change. Overall resources total 97 082 000, showing mixed weekly and yearly shifts in bills and securities.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas San Antonio Bank Billa and Securities

San Antonio Man Reports Stolen Auto Worth $1

A San Antonio resident reports a 1936 Ford valued at $1 stolen from the 200 block of West Nueva Street Friday night. The notice also mentions various other thefts including items from homes and businesses in the area.

San Antonio John Salazar Zavala Street Ford West Nueva Street Sarah Goldin Dulles Walter Hammonds Yellowstone C. G. Bennett Guest Anthony Ietel Aviation Cleaners North St Mary's Street Goliad Street Plaontowsky Montana Strect

Mead to wed victim’s niece in barber shop shooting

A.M. Mead a barber of 1138 No Salitos street faced assault to murder charges in the shooting of Roland Baylor at Mead’s shop on a Saturday night. Baylor planned to persuade Irene Montgomery Baylor to return home. Baylor was wounded in the chest and side but is expected to recover.

A.M. Mead Salitos Street Roland Baylor Oriental Street Irene Montgomery Baylorx Mies L D. Boatman Alamo Methodist Church Mead Baylor Robert B. Green Hospital Ad Linguank Hospital

Otto Kahn Accepts Invite to San Antonio Civic Opera

From Grand Hotel Salzburg Otto Kahn, noted art patron and opera director, tentatively accepts attending the opening performance of the San Antonio Civic Opera company next year. A letter to Mrs. Taylor Krams Beck says he is a supporter and donor to the company and favors The Yeomen of the Guard. He hopes to attend if possible.

Otto Kahn A. Opera Company Grand Hotel De L/Europe Salzburg Opera Companion United States Europe San Antonio Civic Opera Company Kahn Lao Civic Opera Company Eller Tewla Krams Beck Ehntler Lo Ba Tuemiay

Tuition Cut At San Antonio Junior College

San Antonio Junior College will charge 60 per semester, down from 75, a 20 percent tuition reduction. Board business manager Paul Scholz said the cut stems from salary reductions of 30 to 42 percent for teachers, moving the college closer to self sufficiency.

San Antonio Junior College Paul Scholz San Antonio Board of Education Schogly Payel Aftiota

Man Killed by Improvised Extension Cord

Robert I Schaefer of 71d Wyoming Street died Friday from an improvised electric light extension cord while repairing an automobile owned by Joc Fernandez of 203 Fear Street Thursday night. He was electrocuted as he worked under the car and died at Robert D B Green Hospital after arrival.

Robert ‘I. Schaefer Wyoming Street Schiefer Joc Fernandez Fearstreet Schwefey Robert DB. Green Hospital

Hidden liquor trap found after raid on San Antonio site

Prohibition agents reported uncovering a concealed liquor trap during a raid Thursday night on a San Antonio site in the 1300 block Wes Cothimerco Street. Milton Balderas testified that a box and trap arrangement held beer cans, aiming to exonerate Adelann Navatta. Bond set at 4740 for the man and 600 for the woman.

San Antonio Wes Cothimerco Milton Balderas

Assistant Health Officer Loses Job Tie to Sperrset

Assistant health officer A. Ware of Sperrset was dropped from the county payroll by the commissioners court on an economy measure. Three other assistants to Dr. Gond won retention. all assistants receive salaries of 100 dollars per month.

Georgia Sheriff Pursues Two Fugitives Across State Lines

Georgia sheriff Bennell aims to extradite two fugitives, Sir Antonie Friday and Trethea Wright, wanted on simple larceny charges. The men reportedly fled in a rented car toward San Antonio as Governor Ross Slerning weighs action.

Shaviff TV Georgia Sir Antonie Friday Trethea Wright Polly Barber Sherif Bennel Caprice Ginvernor Ross Slerning Airin San Antone

Roaring lion sighting alarms Sablnns West Poplar district

A large lion was reportedly seen near Sablnns and West Poplar streets at 5 a.m. causing a citywide scare. Milkman John Montes described the animal as wounded, with crowds of residents and dogs tracking its movements. An armed squad searched the area but found no trace, and police urged residents to keep children indoors until the animal is captured.

Sablnns West Poplar Paji Bracken Ridge Park Zoo Jwhn Mantes Sabpinns West Poplar Streets Montes Montex No. 16 San Marcos Street HJ. Ricks Rayalty Fred Fest

Col Wade to Direct ROTC Units in Dallas

Col Wade, 49, assigned to Fort Sam Houston, will head the Dallas High School ROTC units. Maj Allen Bayd Jr and Capt RE Fisher will transfer to Fort Worth ROTC duties, relieving officers at Fort Sam Houston. Lieut Col Allan PF McLean and Capt Charney Muller will move to Fort Worth for ROTC duties. Major James P. Moore will depart to El Paso for ROTC duties.

Wort Benatiin BR Wade Beroud Fort Sam Hersten Dallas Dillas High School Fnr Eighth Corps Maj Allen Bayd J Twenty-third Infantry Capt RE. Fisher Ninth Infantry Fort Worth Fort Sam Houston Cal Allan PF. McLean Gopt Charney Muller Tellrett James P. Moore Whantey el Paso

Beer Mash Leads to $500 Bond in Local Case

Federal agents reported finding 32 pints of beer and mash in a Sharer Street house. The defendant, Dires entared, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The bond amount was set at $500 as the case proceeds.

Herbert Dares Sharer Street

Suburban Farm Sale Authorized by Federal Judge

Federal Judge DuVal Wratnie Unori approves a suburban farm sale covering 10 acres in San Antonio area. The deal involves a consideration of 750 million dollars and the project proceeds under receiver oversight, with the parcel identified as a San Antonio irrigated farming holding.

DuVal San Antonio Parmg

Doctor Stapp Pleads Guilty in Narcotics Case

Dr R V A Stapp of F aylandale pleaded guilty to 14 counts in federal court on a narcotics related case. He paid a 750 dollar fine and was discharged. The case revealed drug stock from a St Louis hospital and early patient doses. Other local physicians were named in the grand jury indictments. seven cases pending. Hartman led the proceedings as U S District Attorney.

Espit San RV. A. Stapp Faylandale Federal District Court Slapp United States John DB. Hartman Docky Wing Stapp Hartman Staffett Act Hartman Sald Imi Yivestza San Antonio Nis Hartinndale St. Lows Hospital Slepp St. Louis

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