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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1932
Page
3
A garbled Amusement page notes Pomby's Ben Dartington inspecting a hunting preserve and 8 hunters under a tree. Dentists and sports writers, ex-publicity staff, and artists from Thomas Jefferson Senior School appear, with Sheriff plans for a Corpus Christi convention and autographs sought by Ed Hickey. Mentions of Dawson-Watson mural, theater ushers, Ko hoodlum kids, and Ringling Brothers poster crew completing 26 000 posters.
San Antonio advertisers with mating slots face a new mailing list correction charge announced by the postoffice on Saturday. A minimum fee of 25 cents applies to lists with fewer than 25 names, while lists with 25 or more names incur a per-name charge. Postal officials said corrections often go unused by firms and many large firms will have to pay to keep lists up to date.
In Samushiro Japan on September 10 the goodwill airplane sponsored by Nachi Nippon newspaper completed the first leg to San Francisco, traveling 376 miles from Henna Airdrome Tokyo. Dr A Prieher Clark announces move of his office from Nig Building to Medical Arts Building. Call Gare Naid 1347.
President Hoover announced a rapid upsurge in federal construction spending aimed at boosting employment. A plan adds about 200 million dollars from the relief fund, with Mills confirming funds ready and total construction outlays projected to exceed 750 million this year and 2.3 billion since the downturn began.
Patrolman Thomas Allison of Miami Ohio fought three assailants near a motor car company rear entrance in Kansas City. He was shot in both thighs but won the encounter as two of the three attackers were left dangerously wounded. the third escaped. Allison joined the force last April and returned fire after discovering the assailants with a pistol he had acquired.
Sheriff Albert Hausser said economy will drive courthouse operations with no payroll changes. Custodian Gente Mergle will stay in post as the courthouse resumes normal duties after Hausser returned Friday from Los Angeles.
Firemen from station No. 13 responding to a false alarm on Saturday observed smoke at 2104 South Presa Street. Firefighters extinguished the blaze at A. A. Carter's establishment after arriving at the scene.
Beverly Hills reports reflect on California destiny from statehood to gold rush era shifts and the lure of mobility. The piece blends history with social commentary, noting mining booms, the influx of families, and the evolving culture shaped by industry, transportation, and entertainment in a sunlit, mythic portrait of the state.
A reader argues teachers deserve higher pay beyond $60 a month, criticizing the school board for low salaries and wasteful maintenance funds. The letter urges public pressure, consultation with the Austin Board of Education, and higher standards for teachers to attract qualified staff. A Taxpayer signs.
The Light prints a reader letter arguing teachers should not have long summer breaks, noting taxpayers fund uniforms and bleachers while teachers take three months of paid gallery time. The writer questions teachers’ willingness to work as firemen or policemen and highlights the disparity in pay and allowances.
A visitor from San Antonio defends local teachers facing criticism over protests and loafers on Houston Street near the Gunter Hotel. The letter argues teachers earn modest salaries and donate to unemployment and city charities, urging support for the educators amid local scorn.
Kyitor The Lilgan bids farewell to the banner of exchange operators praising their faithful service. He notes deep appreciation for San Antonio telephone workers and wishes them luck and success for outstanding efficiency and courtesy recognized by a grateful community.
A citizen notes the Bexar County Medical Society overcharges during hard times. Citing wage cuts of 33a Sf percent, the letter argues office calls cost 2 to 3 dollars and residence visits 3 to 5 dollars, urging doctors to revert to prewar charges of 0 to 1 dollar for office calls and 1 to 3 dollars for home visits. Signed by J. Hughes.
The piece questions whether teachers in San Antonio schools invest at least $2000 and more in self education, plus four to six years of study, to qualify as teachers, and whether their salaries should compare with other professions like clerks or judges.
Hugh Eugene Wood, age two, studies Esperanto with enthusiasm in Seattle. He speaks Esperanto to his father, an Esperanto enthusiast, and uses English with the rest of his family.
Washington Sept 1 17 An increased demand for farm land bank terms in August was reported by Farm Loan Commissioner Pay Beetar at a board conference. The rise followed broader invitations and stronger participation than in August 1911, with twelve hawke entities noted.
A long list of prize recipients for a San Antonio comedy contest is announced with first prize of 5 dollars to Miss A Routt and second prize of 3 dollars to Gordon Meyer. A large group of 50 pass recipients are named with street addresses and affiliations at Fort Sam Houston and the Usird building.
Republican leaders announced a campaign headquarters to open Saturday at Worth and Alamo and Travis streets with J C Busch in charge. Orville Buslington of Wichita Falls backs governor and President Hoover as the party plans an active statewide push. A county ticket was not yet decided for the November election.
The Van Swearingen interests were reported to have abandoned temporarily their plan to extend railroad trolleyings into New England by acquiring the Beeton and Maine railroad.
Austin Sept 10 Relief to delinquent Texas taxpayers nears completion as a bid waives penalties and interest upon payment by December 1 1932. Senate and house votes were decisive with 106 to 8 in the house and unanimous senate approval. The measure paves the way for immediate effect upon governor signature.
Laurel Heights Methodist church observes Anniversary Day for Young People with a morning service led by Dr. H Bascom Walls who will recognize the Young People's department and students entering colleges this fall. More than 60 youths from the church will attend 16 colleges and act as ushers. Visitors from the community are invited to attend.
Rattlesnake bites sent Harold Friesenhan, four, from Converse to Santa Rosa Hospital after a yard incident near his uncle's home in Bear Martines. Teafiin Visquez, 36, from Von Grmy, was admitted to Robert B. Green Hospital after a bite while working in a field late Friday.
Edward Gonsales of 618 West Mar was knocked down by an automobile in the street in front of his home late Friday and transported to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment. The rest of the text is garbled and contains unrelated, unclear lines.
A fragmented list shows Saturday radio programming across multiple stations with hosts, orchestras, and time slots. Entries include KTHA I 90 lincycles, Columbia Initiate of pub, Melcdier, WOAL 1100 Kilarseirs, Kentauitlan, Andy Oscar and Buddies, Victnry Wiluan, and Wayne King records, detailing concerts, talk segments, and dance programs through the night.
Reports place Col Raymond Robins, ally of President Hoover, in Chicago and Washington. W H Haupt and Mrs Bryant claim sightings on Thursday as federal agents probe many theories across New York Florida and Illinois fearing violence from bootleggers.
The First Baptist Church will host Home-coming Day on Sunday for members and friends returning from vacations. Dr. Benjamin A. Nobles, acting pastor, opens at 11 a.m. with Christ's Recognition of Women and presents The Personal Theama Of ohn, the apostle at 1 p.m. Also noted, British consul declines to pay $60,000 ransom for two kidnapped British subjects near Mukden in Manchuria.
A group of local vocalists from Central Christian Church after elimination trials will perform on WOAL Saturday evening from 6 to 7 as part of Atwater Kent national talent search. ETSA airs at 8:35 with topics on Reconstruction Finance Corp and Atlee Pomarene. CBS program Syramise Variety Hour listed but details unclear. WOAT features Walter O Keele and Anson Weeks orchestra from Chicago. Ernc Rapee tours Europe with broadcasts from Mostow at 7. Russian composers program and Hawaiian ensemble Pele tribute wrap the night on ETSA at 8:45.
LOS ANGELES September 16. Miss Margaret Schivan, 71, fell five stories from her downtown apartment, suffering three broken ribs but escaping death. After waking she recalled the fall as 40 recollection and blamed sleepwalking for the incident.
New York on September 16 reports a breakthrough for doll makers. Union officials and employers drafted an agreement promising to end the strike within weeks, signaling a settlement that could restore production at Christzers and Ables plants.
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