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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1932

Page

5

Bexar Budget Accord Again To Be Sought

Bexar County Commissioners Court plans to tackle the annual budget next week with a tentative figure of 1 437 681.72 likely guiding the tax rate amid protests over rising tax rates. Wage cuts and salary reductions fund the debate as officials, reporters, and clerks face furloughs and pressure to lower outlays.

BEXAR Bexar County Cdimmissioners Court Erain Jude W Wurgbach Wurzbach Commisioners Court W. &. Goodman

Explosion Kills San Saba Rancher

San Saba on September 3 rancher John Edwards, 43, was killed when a dynamite blast exploded prematurely while he and brother in law were cleaning a well at the Thwarte ranch. The blast also injured his brother in law. Edwards is survived by his widow and daughter.

San Saba John Edwards Uils Borny Jen

Two Fliers Gird for Endurance Flight Record Attempt

Los Angeles pilots Shensby and Fred Mucho prepared their Mokker Universal cabin plane for a final engine test at Grand Central air terminal before an endurance flight. They aimed to surpass the 647 hour refueling record.

Clara Kronkosky Dies in Boerne at 27

Mrs Clara Kronkosky, wife of Albert Kronkosky, died at her Boerne home Saturday. Kronkosky Sr, the chairman of the San Antonio Drug Company, is named in the notice. The obituary cites Mr and Mrs Zinll Kronkosky as the parents residing in Boerne and reports the death from a local source.

Clara Kronzoxsky Albert. Kronkosky Sr San Antonio Drug Company Thor Zinll Kronkosky Boerne

Teachers Gather Here for Southwest Texas Institute

Teachers gather in San Antonio for the seventeenth annual Southwest Texas Teachers Institute. About 4900 expected by Monday at 8 am, down nearly a thousand from last year. Nineteen counties represented with main program at Municipal Auditorium and auxiliary meetings across local churches and schools. Noted speakers include Dr George W Frasier and Dr Calvert G Ellis among others. Lectures run daily through Friday from 8 am to 12:30 pm with afternoon conferences between country and city superintendents.

San Antonio Southwest Texas Teachers’ Institute Arnold Municipal Auditorum First Baptist Church St. Mark's Teorchars’ College Greeley Colo Calvert G. Ellis Juniata College Huntingdon D. Perry Patterson Texas University Augusta M. Wider Svt South Dakota Institute George B. Wilcox Texas A. and M. College Clifford Woody Buresant Educational Research Michigan University de Roselle Fhamas George Washington Ori League of No America Germany Europe Great Britain

Endeavor Meeting in .A. Postponed

The monthly meeting of the executive committees of the Sin An Inte Christian Endeavor neen, Achadwied for Tresdey at the home of De. BE. L. Tiner, Ns Neen postponed.

Salesmen Report Better Business Throughout State

W F Jonkel assistant manager of Plaza hotel reports improved sales across Texas with more orders and rising activity in August. He notes higher volume from hotel guests and clerks, while some veteran salesmen see increased demand, contrasting with earlier gloom as orders rise in San Antonio and surrounding areas.

Bude Brisamen Avery Hare Jookel Ann Antonio Saleamon Baye Abe Cane Sentlos Torkel

Dial System Goes Live In San Antonio Amid Instructions

San Antonio launches a citywide dial telephone system replacing the old number scheme. Officials report extensive subscriber instruction efforts with over 65 000 contacted to learn new numbers and dialing. Chiefs Sarran and Kilday pick new five and four digit numbers respectively, while staff warn common mistakes like dialing 0 or letters for digits and misdialing operator cues.

Anlonians Akery San Antonians Suriployes Southwestern Bell Telephone Company J. V. Bucker Sen Attonland Jesse Jou ABC Bilmont Parkview Pershing Lambert and Kenwood Hong Bee Hucker Cathedral Pry Etalans Belmont Parkview Exchange Woodlawn Lambert Kennon

Walker May Gain or Lose Support of Al Smith

New York reports suggest ex mayor James J. Walker may struggle to secure active support from former Governor Alfred E. Smith for a potential November comeback. Smith remains silent or detached amid Walker’s political maneuvering, with Tammany Hall showing mixed backing and doubt over Walker’s mayoral renomination. Walker himself says he will not pressure Democrats or seek endorsements, insisting his record and case are for the voters to judge.

New York James J. Walker Alfred & Smith Teskeliou Eleatesith Walker Tammany Hall Smith Sasi Tadora Franklin D. Roosevelt Turmmany Hall Chicago Alfred BE Jahi A. Medoney Demogratic Innsier Brooklyn Pecty John F. Curry Mayfair House Ife A. C. Blumendel Larchmont High Seay Ta Europe York INS Frank Vin. D. Roosevelt Aince New Yor

Obituary Notices for Fred Parsch and Dr Katharine Lacks

Funeral arrangements completed for Fred R. Parsch 40 of San Antonio survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Charles Putsch brothers Charles I Jane Olta Emil William Putsch sisters Mesdames Ad Mergle Edith Southern Mrs Mar ejorie McDowell Services for Dr Katharine Merier Lacks 60 Virginia native who lived here nine years set for 3 p m at Hagy and McCollum chapel officiated by Rev T P Sessions survivors include three daughters Mesdames James King Charles Bodwarls Kerrville and Miss Helen Lacks San Antonio plus other relatives]

Fred R. Parsch Tgen Charles Putsch Charles l. Jane Olta Emil Sll San Antonin William Putsch Rusk Mesdames Ad Mergle Edith Southern Sak Anton Mare Jorie McDowell Pasadens Calif Katharine Meriier Lacks Virginia McCollum Chapel T. P. Sessions Mesdames James 4 King Wid Charles G. Bodwarls Kerrylife Helen Lacks San Antonio

Lion Sightings Reported on North Side

Residents report a lion seen in the North Side area with roars heard at Magnolia and Dewey and tracks found in the 800 block of Erie avenues. Authorities note no lions are missing and no additional sightings confirmed in the 200 block.

Priday Mount Poplay Gabtons

German Day Celebration Attracts Texans In Statewide Event

Thousands of Germans from across Texas will attend a German day celebration in the city on September 1. The program opens at 10 am with an Beethoven orchestra overture directed by Alfred Schaefer, plus community singing and speeches by Dr Pedro Tigen Fritz Schilo and officials. The operetta All Heidelberg will be performed at 2:30 am with a large cast and leading roles by Gisela Neisser and Neulhausser, as the grand bell rings to close the event.

Texas Prominen Tom Ot Municips Beethoven Orchestra Alfred Schaefer Pedro Tgen Yoakum Toewas Fritz Schilo C. M. Chambers Willan Wurzbach Beethoven Maennegehar San Antonio Leiderkrang Austin Saengertunde Echo Gesangverein New Braunfels German-Texas Singing Societies Henry B. Diemans All Orner GF Neuhausser Lehiin Kiss Luetlle Klaus All Heidelberg Gisela Neisser Neulhausser Singe Ing Satleltes

Billy Sunday’s Son Files Bankruptcy

Wallan Ashley Sunday Jr., son of evangelist Billy Sunday, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the U S district court. Liabilities are listed at 5069 with assets totaling 21 504, of which 21 100 on the asset side are life insurance policies exempt from claims.

Wallan Ashley Sunday Jr Billy Sunday Young Sundey United States District Court Lodiy Acheduia Agaligh

Secretary Mills' Wife In Collision Near Albany

Mrs. Asden L. Mills wife of the secretary of the treasury was shaken up when her car driven by her chauffeur collided with another automobile about five miles from Albany. She was en route from Staatsburg to join her husband at Saratoga Springs.

Mills Albany Asden’ L. Mills

Seventy One Alabamans Indicted on Federal Violations

Seventy one Alabama residents were indicted today by a federal grand jury on charges of violations of the federal crime act. Names of the indicted were withheld pending arrests. In San Francisco, Democratic drive centers on Palo Alto Hoover home city to spearhead Roosevelt and Gardner campaign efforts with headquarters and materials prepared.

Dothan Ala San Francisco Palo Alto Hoover Roosevelt Gardner

10 and 20 Years Ago From The San Antonio Light

The San Antonio Light recalls events from 10 and 20 years prior with references to Saint James H. Beau de In his veranto ocean flight and a beacon at Joske’s WilleeToo. It mentions Bob Coochman’s second striking victory in five days and a baseball contest against Hanaton.

The San Antonio Joske WilleeToo James H. Beau de Neptune Gan AvloNi Feenwava Bob Coichman Vietory Hanaton bin Antone Im A-To- Yielty Ky

Legislature Eyes Relief Bills in Third Special Session

governor Ross Sterling urged a week to pass needed relief measures as the Texas legislature in its third special session debated pay cuts for state and county workers and potential road bond measures. debate focused on investigating the date primary finances and water districts while preparations for the state Democratic convention in Lubbock intensified with high expectations and warnings of a dramatic show.

Austin Ross Sterling M Texas Ladayo Miriam A. Ferguéon Normnst Ha Ron B. Stering Howe House Bss Mit Center Farrar of Waxghachie Turreyh County Lubbock

Postoffice to Close on Labor Day Holiday

Postmaster P G Livens announced there will be no mall service Monday Labor Day. Formerly the postoffice stayed open one hour but patrons came all day causing confusion. Government branches including federal courts observe the holiday.

P. G. Livens Joners

Army Orders From An Antiquated Notice Fragment

Fragmented OCR notice lists military and civil assignments with scattered names and places. It mentions AWASHTAGTON Di Cy BARC and various individuals, teams, and locales in a garbled sequence, resembling an old classified or orders section with mixed proper nouns and dates.

New Lutheran Pastor Leads Beacon Hill Church

Rev. Charles L. Rammo arrives from United Lutheran to head Beacon Hill Byus ketlen Lutheran church and organize a Lutheran church in Alamo Heights. Rammo recently served two and a half years as Lutheran pastor in Pueblo Colorado. Sermon on Proper Initial Attitudes to be delivered at 3 a.m. at Beacht Fill church, introduced by Rev. D E B Anderson, with Round Rock trip planned. Alamo Heights services at 11 a.m. at Alamo Heights High School.

Charles Ll. Rammo United Lutheran Church American Lutheran Church Beacon Hill Byusketlen Lutheran Church Ale Wit Orgenize Alamo Heights M. Ramo Lullieway Pueblo Colo Bill Juitin Beacht Fill D. EB. Anderson Howl Round Rock Ip. i Alawin Heights

Courts Crackdown Across District Courts Recap

Fragmented court notes describe cases in THORTY-SAVENTH and SEVENTY-TINES DISTRICT COURTS, with mentions of defendants, civil actions, and asset forfeitures. The garbled text includes names such as Ballard, Braune, and Brownes, plus references to criminal charges and assessments, leading to a broad, unclear docket summary.

Thorty-Saventh Ditrict Court Rubwetaons Tisedal Shite Ae Diehleull Alvinvee Robert Ve Jones Mire Baty M Aeon the Damnens Thewdoig Mult tor_aurvinen Audue Veederijk Ffevenn Curmore Lange Dvilza W MaCars Carelsa Braue Raymod Braune Pile Ballard Va Mildred Josephine Ballard Aivarrn Bilin Dingerw Wim Rogeray Clint Niemeral Biolars Aetenthnes Waller A. Clampcock Brownes Len Bhoak Famingy Schubert Bal Vareane van Crug Carta Jane Wanex Charlier Pines Dyy Akers Howth Eail Nis Tawss Haley Crnihane Audan Mex Walter Finineon Walter Aimuson Rankeuptey Mare the Dilworth Hank Oe Wetmofian Alieney Ho Sauidara Adil Ta Panetleo

MacArthur to Visit Turkey in Diplomatic Mission

General MacArthur, US Army chief of staff, will visit Istanbul this month before a Russian mission. Paris reports say France grows uneasy over US plans to send a mission to Russia to foster diplomatic and trade ties. The ambassador notified Washington, and MacArthur is to be greeted in Istanbul by President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. He will proceed to Angora, then to Romania to meet King Carol and view the Soviet frontier on the Danube river.

Istanbul Turkey INS Douglas Macécthie United States Army Macarliur Jay Paris United States Russia Dhe Wah Ington MacArthur Tstabul Weahiington Ambrasidor Gherill Vlalb Mustapha Kettal Pasta Angora Turkizy Rumania Caras Dolester

Advertising Club Resumes Meetings Tuesday in San Antonio

The San Antonio Advertising Club will restart weekly luncheons at the Plaza Hotel on Tuesday. Earle Rarey, governor of the tenth district of the Advertising Federation of America, will speak on Organized Advertising Accepts the Challenge, with the talk broadcast over ICTSA. Future programs feature Henry W. Stanley of Dallas, A. L. Becker, High Hall, and CW Bryant focusing on advertising, merchandising, and stress.

San Antonio Plaza Hotel Earle Rarey Tenth District Advertising Federation of America ICTSA Henry W. Stanley Dallas A. L. Becker High Hall CW. Bryant

High Schools Limited to 521 A.C

San Antonio high school enrollment for the coming year is set at 521 students, announced Saturday from Eighth Corps area headquarters. Fort Worth follows with 485, El Paso 843, Phoenix, Ariz 287, and Orion, Gaulo 125. quotas may rise if shortages occur.

San Antonio War Department Dellocheh Corps Area Ital Fort Worth San Antonin el Paso Phoeniy Ariz Orion Galo

New Republican Candidate Looms For Governor Race

A spill of state Republican executive committee meetings in Dallas over the weekend hints at a compromise candidate to oppose Miriam A. Ferguson. Orville Bullington of Wichita Falls is the nominee, but may step aside if another candidate is favored.

Dallas State Republican Executive Committee Miriam A. Ferguson Oryile Bullington Wichita Falls Republian

Venue Change In Philips Trial In Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports a venue change for the trial of W S Philips in the murder case linked to the Bresken Bridge incident. The court will convene September 12 as announced locally. The hotel killing last March involved a guest, Cameron Bresken, connected to the case.

Fort Worth W. S. Philips Churchill Bresken Bridge Caurohl Wes Bee

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