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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
13
A North Side crowd last week devised a group entertainment idea using telephone dial words. They start with the exchange letter for Cathedral and pick two letters for each numeral to spell new words, turning dialing into a spelling game.
A fragment discusses a telephone dial word puzzle using Cathedral 2603 and how letters map to numbers. It mentions a theater quest prize idea and mocks Amateur dial word standings. It then describes Fort Sam Houston preparations for a German consul and a salute with limited guns, noting the army's emphasis on rank and protocol.
The passage details ceremonial gun salutes for visiting dignitaries including presidents and foreign officials. It notes various gun classes from 14 gun salutes to 4 gun salutes for military or civil officials, with specific examples and ceremonial conduct described in a period newspaper voice.
The text references Deputy Sheriff Westbrook Row and others connected to Medina lake lodge, listing names such as F Harold Babrock and F A Pitagerald. It mentions porch gossip about driving, repairs, a weed growing in a yard, and a vague September 7 event. Overall, a loose, anecdotal fragment with unclear narrative.
A fragmentary report notes a boy treated for a pitchfork wound at a local hospital. The garbled text mentions Arbor place and Robert D. Oveon hospital with references to several individuals and places, but the exact details are unreadable.
San Antonio to host the seventh annual Circus Fans association convention starting next Saturday with events at the St. Anthony hotel and Alamo ceremonies. Alfreda Zo dons to marry Vera Bruce amid the Ringling circus pageant as the event unfolds with sunrise zoo breakfast, organ concert, and a grand wedding banquet at the Gunter hotel.
Conopians will see latest fashions displayed on Friday at noon atop the Kincheog on the Plaza hotel, sponsored by Joske's. Models include Mesdames Beckman Gaed King Maththews Rows Jr and Misses Lewis Nolte Wiggins, with Etta Fraser arranging the parade and Halph Webster's orchestra providing music.
Dr. Atticus Webb, president of the Anti Saloon League of Texas, and chief speaker at the Allied Forces for prohibition weekly meeting in Dallas, denounced foes of repeal. He warned that those seek repeal cite a murder case to gain mercy and urged stronger enforcement of laws, arguing open saloons harm society and that enforcement would curb crime.
Maj. L. Martin, commander at Randolph Field, arrived back from Baltimore Thursday with one of the new C-27 observation aircraft delivered to Brooks Field. The three place monoplanes with two conqueror motors and retractable gear are claimed to reach 196 miles an hour at top speed. En route to San Antonio Martin cruised at 120 to 118 mph. The craft is designed for long distance reconnaissance work.
Aman who had been charged in liquor cases was brought to the United States commissioner for arraignment by Willis Inhnson deputy United States marshal after evading arrest for more than a year. McCwil was first charged in May last year and again on August 1 according to the commissioner. He evaded capture multiple times, was tracked to a hotel on Greyzon street, and was apprehended after a chase. he remained jailed in default on two bonds.
Prominent Io en Republican reader B L Thomeson reports a Treasury telegram confirming a $1.4 million federal building for Antonia. Assistant Secretary Ferry K Heath replies that the project will begin soon, with 41 buildings in the area and funding ready. Local contractors expect work to start in the coming months.
San Antonio residents react to the plan to replace the post office with a 1.4 million dollar bullding while federal officials and local dealers discuss the project. Concerns include the building’s architecture and the shallow foundation requiring a ground survey before construction.
The San Antonio Social Workers’ association holds its first fall meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Y.M.C.A. with Mrs. Ephraim Frise as principal speaker. The topic is The Role of Social Work In Economic Reconstruction, announced by president Robert Tate.
Miss Katheryn Whicker installed as worthy adviser at a public ceremony in the Masonic Temple. Pauline Rose and Witteler noted as installing officers with a roster of officers including Doris Salleed Marilyn Zitkel Mary Louise Weyman Mae Reider and others. Also announced Legion meeting with Woodrow Wilson L era as past American Legion leader and Rev Dan Lahoing to speak at South San Antonio city hall.
Six year old son of J W Langlinals, of 1404 Virgin Bowlevart, was treated at the Sante Reea infirmacy Thursday for injuries when struck by an automobile. Police say Patrolman Gan Dornselt, directing traffic near School, drove the car about 21 miles per hour. Chief Owen Kilday stated the child was hospitalized and the case is under investigation.
Deputy contable conducted two raids Wednesday night, one on the north side and another on East Commerce street. Four Chinese and 12 regimes were detained in a small room where a lottery drawing was underway on McCollough avenue beyond Olinas drive in the first beta.
Fieihert Daves was arrested and charged in a motor case and released Thursday by Federal Judge H J McMillan with the approval of the United States district attorney's office after it was agreed there was not sufficient evidence to hold Daves. He signed a personal recognizance bond of 500 dollars to appear as a witness in the Lane.
In Lob Mochts Mexico on September 16, three men died and five were wounded in a clash tied to a labor leader’s right to intervene in a cane harvest dispute between the American owned sugar hacienda Jere and its workers.
Nat Pounell known as neera faced unlawfully carrying a pistol charge in Calmly Court at Law Nu. Judge McVolkin presided as Brown pleaded guilty and argued whether the gun would shoot while Deputy Williams handled the weapon. The defendant pleaded guilty and was fined costs. the sheriff pursued further action.
At a luncheon meeting of the Witte Memorial Museum association directors Mrs. J. K. Beretta presided as president. Elected to the central executive board were two members from the San Antonio Art League, the San Alonso Conservation Society, and the Witte Memorial Museum association, plus two chosen by the mayor. New representatives joined the board and advisory roster includes Edwin Wilts, Mrs. Houston Growa, Wil Van F. Capurro, and Mrs. M. G. Herff, with five new advisory members: Dr. Ochs, Dr. Frederick Term, Andrew Moralis, Williams A. Furlong, and Porter Winley.
A worker, identified as 30 year old Raby Stnlit, died after being struck by a stationary aircraft at Brady airport while watering at the field. Student pilot David W. Wuichigoly, momentarily in control, bumped the parked plane and caused the fatal incident. No other injuries reported.
Prohibition agents report renewed seizures as enforcement intensifies with multiple alcohol busts. Edward Carson faces charges tied to large whiskey and mash quantities on Gardton Street while Gasper Mines is arrested after locating whiskey, waste, and mash on Porter Street amid ongoing compliance efforts. Local authorities describe a broad crackdown as prosperity returns to certain operations despite legal risks.
County Attorney D F Day led a conference with Sheriff and constable officers over rural deputies aiding city gambling ventures. Tension rose as commissioners criticized deputies and a plan to revoke their commissions surfaced while awaiting Supreme Court rulings on related cases.
The Lewiston School Board announced on Thursday that warrants Nos. 2220 through 2270 totaling 6200 dollars were being taken up. This is the eleventh series of warrants issued to cover salaries, cashing by the school board.
A. W. Warner, formerly of Galveston, is appointed to head the Telremph office. He will succeed F. G. Tibbs as superintendent. The appointment was announced with Thursday events noting Tibbs’s departure and Warner’s arrival.
A garbled survey of Maine politics recalls efforts to import a Democrat for the state fair, mixed with notes on Wall Street sentiment and reform rhetoric. Mentions Haver, Everitt, Kerosevelt, Hight Tike Ohba, and ongoing reelection themes amid a fading old campaign.
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