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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1932
Page
11
An open letter recalls the abrupt switch from manual to dial telephony, describing midnight changes, thousands of new connections, and initial curiosity. It laments the loss of the familiar operators while noting the orderly, businesslike rollout and the enduring warmth of human voices.
A reflective fragment recalls the photographer Specht who produced air images of floods and a famous debris scene on the Rio Grande at Laredo. The writer thanks Eds and muses on fame, life, and a distant shore where wrongs and purgatory fade.
Reporters recount a disputed incident as refugees accuse Specht, the man who flew over them, of tossing life preservers and sowing confusion. Mexican witnesses resist explanations while Specht’s ego grows, with rumors he may seek political office in Mexico. Ferl Abel is in town for a new project.
Residents still report a lion at large in San Antonio with sightings at homes and a porch-note incident. Miss Allie Wilson at 620 Avenue A says she heard a note and looked out to see a lion on her porch before it departed. Policeman Gam Dorset at 215 Jan Street recalls the lion roaring as a dog chased it and a dog dug from a yard.
Dr George Willard Frasier of State Teachers College told about 2000 teachers at the Southwest Texas institute that today’s youth are less afraid of parents or public options yet more confused about religion and patriotism. He urged linking curriculum to real life to cultivate practical leisure use and civic responsibility.
Two celebrants marked their eighty-stret birthday in San Antonio on Monday, with Mrs araison hosting a birthday dinner. The twins were born in Alabama, and W J Haringot has lived in Antonian for 44 years.
San Antonio Junior College exes will hear a report at the Ex-Students Association meeting in the M C A at 7 p m Wednesday. The report lists eight A students among graduates and fellowships to Texas universities. Notable graduates include Elizabeth Grother Frank Cunningham James Bain Hermann Barkum Howard Davenport Murray Jolly Annie Sue Morehead and others. Masters and engineering honors data appear for several alumni.
Texas plans a 8000 square foot display at the World’s Fair in Chicago featuring agriculture products minerals fruits vegetables and canned goods. The exhibit will begin work March 1 1993 and is set to be completed by June 3. It will showcase Texas progress over the past century with a garden pier beside the exhibit space and will be located near Lake Michigan’s amusement pavilion.
Tee Wright, 33 North Cherry Street, was beaten while waiting along Southern Pacific tracks near Lamar Street and taken to Robert B. Green hospital Tuesday. Detectives arrest a man in connection with an assault on G. W. Anderson of 534 Fourth Street, who reported being stopped Sunday and struck with a piece of instrument.
County Commissioners court split two to one to include the going concern value of Southwestern Bell Telephone in the assessed valuation. The decision raised to include 40 percent more value, about $384,580, despite protests from County Judge W A Wurzbach and opposition from the telephone firm. The company filed exceptions alleging discriminatory tax without due process and occupation tax issues and vowed to challenge in court.
Dr Sidney C Tapp age 62 marks his birthday and declares his life's work complete. A lawyer and scholar with doctorates in philosophy divinity and science literature he has long written on Christianity and evolution. He notes his Texas residence and influence of his writings in major libraries including Heidelberg Oxford Yale and Princeton.
Walter A. Jackson 28 of 702 Cupples Road died at home Monday night after San Antonio firemen used an Inhalator for over an hour and a half. Maj. Clyde Johnson of the medical corps Kellpield was at his bedside. Jackson had been discharged about 30 days earlier. Heart trouble is believed to have caused death.
Merrill Bishop and Merrit Bishop of San Antonio Public Schools will address cultural and practical education before the Lions Club at the Manger Hotel at noon on Wednesday. A. G. Wiskenhofar will preside.
W H Trevino about 22 months old was struck by a car at Guadalupe and Zarramore, taken to Robert B Green hospital. Robert Dickinson 40 and Lena Dickinson of Houston were slightly injured in a collision at East Houston and New Braunfels and to hospital. Augustin Badello 65 of Ban Sabe was knocked down in front of Santa Rosa infirmary and given first aid. Misa Josephine Sayers 26 of Chestnut street slipped and went to hospital with arm injuries.
Theo dore Thurman of Independence Kansas was injured in the Missouri Pacific yards when he tried to swing into a moving freight car. He rolled under the wheels, was dragged four blocks, then freed himself. He fled to the county hospital with a badly injured right hand and facial wounds.
Linne Fomby of Houma Louisiana reports an auto break in with $10 in cash clothing and shares of stock stolen. A teacher Lola San-Bet at 207 Prokands street loses a ring $7 and clothing. Amelia Garels at 502 Gollnd street reports $90 worth of clothing and jewelry stolen.
Good news for the Kida as Ringing Brothers and Darrum Bulley present a circus in San Antonio opening the fall show season. The advance agent promises a large crowd with 1600 people and 100 horses expected. details mention elephants and players, all part of the event.
Elaborate preparations are under way for Dies y Beis de Septiembre to celebrate Mexican independence day September 16. Dr Batatlao Gueman, chair of arrangements, says the program at the municipal auditorium will feature Mexican music dances and patriotic readings. Reinaldo Esparts Martinez will read the declaration of independence. At midnight a one minute silence will be observed with Consul General Eduardo Hernando Chazaro stepping onto the stage with the Mexican flag followed by a nationwide demonstration.
Registration for the fall term of the San Antonio public night schools is open from 6 to 9 p m nightly at the San Antonio vocational and technical school plant on Main Avenue. Classes include vocational, trade and industrial, home making, technical, commercial and academic subjects. Lv. E. Troutz, Principal, asks those interested to call Garfield 6552 for information.
Lewis Edwards aged 67 of Buffalo and Esquimex Streets was knocked from his horse by aUmb and sustained multiple rib fractures. County hospital records show he was treated Monday night and released under physician care Tuesday.
Captain Verne Miller reported a Freestone County raid uncovering a 400 gallon still, 30 gallons of whiskey, and 1500 gallons of whiskey mash. Local agents from the sheriff’s office conducted the seizure as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
Advices from Los Angeles report James Elaney of San Antonio elected junior vice commander of the United Indian War Veterans at the convention. GF Shaffonburg of San Antonio named quartermaster. Nutrition lectures by Mrs Floyorine MacDermott set for Solly's Hall 107 Main Avenue at 2 a.m. guest Wednesday.
More than 100 sewer connections outside the city limits were ordered disconnected by the city commission for failure to pay sewer rentals ranging from eight to fourteen dollars. Institutions and residents including Westmoorland College Harlandale grade and high schools the Protestant Orphans home Woodmen of the World hospital Wesleyan Institute for Boys and homes on Harlandale Woodlawn and Cincinnati avenues and Terrell Burr Gebeseo roads were affected. The action was taken after the city sewer engineer was authorized.
Immigration officials said travelers from central Mexico heading to San Antonio were allowed to leave by emergency routes. Tourists and residents could cross the Nuevo Laredo foot bridge or be sent from Monterey to Matamoros then to Brownsville. A tourist train was detained in Brownsville, with inspection on the train and at the border.
Former Mexican president Pas cual Ortis Rubio was set to be greeted in Paso on Tuesday morning after resigning from office in Mexico City last Saturday. Consul Eduardo Hernandes i Chagero, based in San Antonio, announced Chagaro departed San Antonio Monday afternoon by plane.
Police report a theft at a local hotel where Dan Stevernages, a resident of 1125 South Bresos street, had a wallet containing 40 dollars in cash and 120 dollars in checks stolen. Detectives J F Willis and CW Lee recovered the money and arrested one suspect.
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