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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1932
Page
8
A courthouse observer reports a divorce case in which a witness addressed her attorney rather than the court, prompting the judge to direct that testimony be given to the court. The piece also mentions student yearbooks and campus photos from a Jefferson era institution, reflecting on school customs and archival prints.
A nostalgic slice shows seniors' favorite sayings and self images, with lines like Ain't that somethin and Aw Nerts. The piece recalls circus posters, Doane tribe humor, a dancer injured in a Houston accident, and local moves to Dallas and New Orleans, tagging names and travels.
Carl A Bryan executive of Boy Scouts left Monday for the southwestern district council meeting to be held in Mineral Wells from Monday afternoon to Saturday. Col W B Tublie Rexar county council president Walter Wallhall will attend Wednesday laymen day. Also attending are C Anna Goodman national director of programs Charles N Miller national finance director and H Benson national director of rival scouting with Daniel T Files of Dallas presiding.
German consul Dr Roi Jaeger visiting San Antonio for German day will stay until Tuesday night. He plans meetings with civic and army officials, including Mayor C. M. Chambers and Fort Sam Houston commander, then visit the chamber of commerce president and the Tingingle.
Ground survey for the new $1,400,000 Federal building and post office in San Antonio is expected to begin after completion of the survey. Postmaster Lucas says construction may start soon once an architect is appointed, with preliminaries occupying months and 18 months total for completion.
A second probation officer for the U S was appointed to handle federal cases in the San Antonio area. The assignment spans 21 Paso and a 700 mile stretch between Austin and the Rio Grande, with duties centered in San Antonio. Efforts to appoint other officers for Texas Western districts have faltered, and the new appointee is expected to be a man in his forties.
Police say Tony Baldenar and his wife remain missing after two men abducted them at Clark Street and Bailey Avenue while Prank Esquivel and Mary Flores fled. A tire blew out and the suspects attempted to seize the women, driving off with the couple and leaving others to escape.
Berviers set for a shrine anniversary from September 27 to October 30 celebrating the Little Flower Shrine at Kentucky Avenue and Zarramora Street. Archbishop Arthur J. Cross Saerls will lead services at 7 p.m. October 3 with a procession by the San Fernando band. The opening, mats and sermons mark the event, with Archpriest doee Manrigues of Mexico officiating the high pontifical mass at 10 a.m. October 30.
Pablo Reyes a 66 year old resident of 300 South ste tes street sustained a broken rib after an altercation and was admitted to Robert B Green hospital. Madison Crutcher 40 of 511 Dawson street was struck on the head with a pistol A Gulerra 28 of 700 San Patric ia street was stabbed during an altercation on Weal Commerce street and Andrew Tamayo 324 Za catecas alley fought with someone and was struck on the head with a hammer all were taken to the hospital
In a brief Monday session the city commission appropriated 2400 for payrolls 239.78 for merchants bills and 25000 to pay acle No 59 on the 1931 debt.
Enrollment in the San Antonio public schools and suburban districts was expected to top earlier estimates by about 1,000 students as the new school year began. About 31,000 in city schools and 4,000 in suburban systems were forecast, with final counts to be completed Tuesday morning after two days of registration in high schools.
Deputies report thieves broke into the American Railway Express office at Baspaince store, loaded a 300 pound safe onto two wheel hand trucks, and pushed it about a half mile for $12.50. Deputy Sheriff Frank Matthews located the safe and hammer damage was noted.
Ben Antonio attorneys and military authorities join Boy Scout meetings during Constitution Week in Seoutdom. Carl Bryan says the program aims to explain the U S government using a giant chart calling the United States the world’s largest business with 113 million partners, to aid talks across the city.
Col Pegrem Whitworth chief of staff of the Beeand division returns to duty after a leave in Oregon that began August 1.
The State Inca scholastic league weighs permit to play a game on an adjusted date with Ward and secretary Henderson communicating for permission. League rules bar games before late September while a possible venue at Bagla field depends on daylight. Alamo Heights Mules may begin work at League Park as teams train. military institute and other coaches prep for the season with many candidates, lettermen, and workouts shaping the fall schedule.
Tom Lally resumes duties at San Antonio Country Club after a vacation at his Bronkilne, Mass home. He traveled by train from Dallas and then flew the remaining distance, returning Sunday to reacquaint with club work.
Sheriff Albert Hausser plans to rally Texas sheriffs in Corpus Christi to bring the 1933 Texas Sheriffs Association convention to San Antonio. He will carry invitations from Mayor C. M. Chambers and Police Chief Owen Kilday, with several Hexar County members and deputies likely to attend.
Albrey Lans aged 12, son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Lans of 210 Rackwoos Court, died Monday from a .22 rifle bullet wound suffered during a rabbit hunt near Jourdant on Sunday. He was with Feth Cheesman and Join Cheesman when the gun discharged. The boy was taken to San Arturo then to Robert B Green hospital where he died. He leaves parents two brothers Charles Jr and Walter Lans and sister Libbie Lans.
Federal prohibition agents raided a Hobson Karnes County scene finding 40 pints of beer in a tub and arresting Ramon Ramirez and John Dworaczys. Emma Ezell faced arraignment after a raid on a Mazon Street house unearthed 220 pints of beer.
L. E. Barnes president announced a Monday 8 p.m. gathering at 6914 South Presa Street to disclose the organization of a sanitary district and the widening of the paving on South Presa Street.
Dallas Katy agent in 8.4 for Parley Prank Griffin involved in general prasm Ror pment of the M KT railroad At Dating. He was in San Antonio on Monday for a conference with Walter Walinall assistant to the president of the road.
A youth, producing a pistol, robbed driver Hevert Kemp of 865 dollars and 55 cents after boarding a cab on Fredericksburg road and Burr road near Broadway. Kemp surrendered the money and fled as the assailant vanished. Two other incidents left Powell with a fractured arm after stone assaults by two men, and a woman and two others each robbed individuals at gunpoint or knife point in separate late night incidents.
Mrs James A Ellis of 5 Essex Street asks for help finding her son Jimime who left home Saturday and has not returned. Joe N Favela of 227 Round Street seeks his son Jesse and nephew Adolfo Fayella both missing after leaving for work. Charles Campbell age 10 of Dallas is believed to be in town on a roll call. Kim Sterling, 48, a patient at Station Hospital Ward 8, is missing after leaving on a Sunday pass.
Local Chinese patrons learned Monday that parcels post and money order service have been suspended between the United States and Manchuria under Chinese government orders. The San Antonio route remains fragile but steady, and delays are anticipated as the service is halted.
October 8 to 15 designated for Fire Prevention Week in San Antonio and Porter Whaley announces plans for observance. A meeting was belied to discuss the event and reinforce prevention measures across the area.
San Antonio utilities league plans a resolution to force Southwestern Bell to restore preincrease rates. Committee member Charles Dickson says a mass meeting will present the action at the municipal auditorium, with city and area officials among speakers. About 45,000 subscribers are in the city and 20,000 may have agreed by Tuesday night.
Peter Beach, 48, of LtG South Flores street, died en route to Robert B. Green hospital Sunday night from self-administered poison. Coroner's verdict returned Monday by Justice of the Peace John Shook. Mrs Beach said he had been despondent and she heard a double fall from his hand as he collapsed.
County Treasurer Joe Sobieski announced that surplus money will be used to retire $6600 in warrants and scrip. Sixty percent of the funds will cancel General Fund warrants Nos. 1993 to 1216 and $2300 in Bridge Fund warrants 07 to 629.
A car reported stolen from Main avenue and Commerce street early Monday was found abandoned eight minutes later by Radio Patrol at Navarro and Machin streets. B Wil sop, of 211 South Sebines street, supported the claim as the vehicle’s owner. ONeill and Fred Ludares located the abandoned car.
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