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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1932
Page
11
The writer recalls the Lemmy Ladies act from twenty years ago, led by an English showman. Four women performed a Lrapeza routine, including Ollilan Leitzel and Bird Bil-an. Leitzel, widow Pekken, was famed for elegance. Bird Bil-an, now retired, tends a New Mexico ranch and hints at possible return.
The narrator recalls legendary performers like James Robinson and Charles Fish, praising dexterity and showmanship while lamenting changes in circus lineage. He recounts childhood ad reads, joining Buffalo Bill on tours, and the shift away from generations of training for young performers.
Charles M. Dickson vice chairman accuses Sheriff Hausser and District Attorney Davis of neglecting gambling enforcement in San Antonio while promising league-backed officials will push cleanups. He cites 433 arrests in 21 months and vows action via the Citizens League report due Thursday.
On information from an informant whose brother allegedly supplied narcotics local federal agents arrested Manuel Gonzales. He appeared before the United States commissioner and was bound over on a charge involving heroin. The case cites a $1000 bond and notes agents searched him after a traffic stop.
Two people were taken to Robert B. Green Hospital after snake and spider bites. Frank Cantu, 7, of Von Ormy, is in serious condition from a rabies bite on his left foot after being attacked near his home Friday night. Donel Devimmands, 25, of 284 Cadwallader Street, was hospitalized for a spider bite on his left arm.
The three day national Circus Fans association convention opened in San Antonio with a sunrise breakfast at Brackenridge Park and a cowboy meal. Attendees from across the country toured the animals at the 209 exhibit and joined events at the Gunter hotel Pan American room and Alamo area.
Evangelist George Hays a former Houston prize fighter begins a two week revival at Glad Tidings church 130 Denver House vard, with services on Sundays and ongoing daily meetings expected to draw local worshipers and curious observers.
Detective Captain Aubrey Hopkins and his men recovered furs valued at $2000 around September 1. A letter to Chief William E. Marks of Marion indicates the theft occurred at Marion. The goods are to be returned to their rightful owner Obto.
George W. Saunders, president of the Old Trail Drivers' Association, who had been critically ill at Central Clinic, recovered enough by Saturday to return to his home at 51 West Elsinore Place.
Katie Hawkins, 50, of 1ast Gillespie Street, was taken to the county hospital for treatment after being found unconscious at 200 Clock of Hast Russell Place.
In fall days of brotley service, street cars with trailers served Riverside Park. Crowds of youths rode trailers into town on Sundays and special occasions. J Owens, later street railway superintendent, stopped a car to discipline youths who disrupted the run, leaving the car stranded as the crowd pushed toward town from Schley Avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Bulgrin of New Berlin marked their golden wedding and began a second 50 years of marriage after a 52 year residence in San Anonia. He is 74 and she 72, with sons and daughters including Mrs Haltig Schmidt and Mrs Annie Harden among 25 grandchildren attending.
Mrs Boutries Carlson aged 36 of 223 Northwest Twenty second street was under treatment at Robert B Green hospital after a fall at her home suffered a broken left leg Sissel Schampen aged 10 of 431 Denver boulevard fell from a garage and broke his right arm Frank Clinton of 320 North street was treated at the hospital for severe burns on his hand when gasoline he was draining from his car ignited
For the first time in the history of Corporation court Judge A Lit Matlock Satirday issued warrants for the arrest of three out of town owners on negligent collision charges. Warrants were sent to sheriffs in the counties where Andres Sanches of Glockdale Dr Smith of Brownwood and Libardo Gwsman of Beeville reside. Each man is charged with negligent collision in a different case. They are ordered to appear in corporation court.
Three small blazes enteset mars by the San Antonio fire department Friday night, reports disclosed Saturday. Varnish mixed by G H Hardie at 127 East Lynwood Avenue ignited but the damage was done before it was put out. Damage about 15 dollars by fire on the frame of Ruth Wallace Rene of 214 Hedges fired. A motorcycle ridden by Harold Garrison caught fire on the Fredericksburg road until he narrowly escaped being burned.
Bluebonnet Lodge No. 1218 A P and A M holds eleventh anniversary event Friday September 23 in AC Ost lodge rooms South Prosa Street and Duckloghai with prize drawing and refreshments to be served.
Registration for the Lip Reading class at Brackenridge High School runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 30 to 9 30 pm in room 212. The night school program moved there as the Main Agency school shifts to vocational subjects. Lucille Parker leads the class, supported by the San Antonio League for the Hard of Hearing.
William G. Everton, chief engineer of KTSA, will travel to Oklahoma City early next week to install 5000 watt equipment for Southwest Broadcasting’s station there, similar to KTSA. The Oklahoma City station will adopt the EFJF call letters in KOMA. Installation will be by Egerton and Frank Golder from Fort Worth, taking about two months. James Gallagher will replace Egerton during his absence. Venable Fitzhugh will recite.
Burglars fled from the Wineriel Motor Sales store on Third Street after breaking a rear door lock and scattering a roding near the rear entrance. Police received reports of items stolen or disturbed including a graduation ring from Olga Kronoth and a lawn mower from Mrs. Roy Gillis, plus 17 window shades taken from Mrs. Pred Sherman’s yard.
The public welfare and health committee of the chamber of commerce extends the diphtheria immunization drive. Dr T N Gonsgon of Bexar county health office will keep clinics open Saturdays from 4 to 7 PM to immunize preschool children. Dr BY Few chairs the committee and reports progress in educating parents on protecting children. Three injections of serum are administered, with several free clinics available including the city clinic run by Dr W A King. Private physicians report growing participation and a radio program on diphtheria risks airs on WOSI and KITSA.
Federal district clerk’s office adds height marks on entrance walls to measure applicants for passports and citizenship papers. Applicants stand by the mark to obtain an exact measurement without guesswork or payment, ensuring identification accuracy.
D Lindsay of Lubbock received treatment at Robert G. Green hospital Saturday for stab wounds to the back from an incident on D Paso street. One man was injured during the altercation.
Historic notes recall a September 18 entry about a C-2 dirigible test flight over the city with 10 000 spectators at Brooks Field. The piece mentions premiums funded by the Bexar County Daily association and a camp name change linked to a Spanish War veteran.
Benar county commissioners adopted a lower budget and a 7 cent tax reduction, lowering the total rate to 1.42 per 100 valuation from 1.47. Officials maintained salaries, while several departments reduced appropriations and costs, including jail and courthouse operations, with the new budget totaling 1,908,500 for 1932 1944.
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