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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1932
Page
8
In a bustling scene the Tittle and Little Theater Workshop stage their seasons with casting bureaus inviting talent for varied roles. The movement aims to bring theater to the people through broad casting and local participation, spotlighting community access to dramatic arts.
A historic amateur stage scene shows a coffin on stage with a black drape and a single placard from Garrela undertaker. Amid sparse scenery, the curtain lifts on a dusty set as San Antonio boosts Mrs Javette Barrett Rublee, the era’s energetic female movie producer, launching two years of work on a feature titled The Flame of Mexico.
A Hollywood produced musical score celebrating Mexican self liberation features Mrs. Rublet as author of The Platine of Mexico with music by Galy Casdenas. Premieres were shown in Washington and Mexico City. County officials in Bexar County investigated a leaking roof incident affecting building safety and roof structure with County Attorney D. F. Davis presenting findings.
Youth and accepted by other commissioners, einner should be hired to fix the root. The taxpayers' money thus protected, the commissioners returned to the routine of their cont.
A distressed mother, Mrs. Nold Davis of Weltitka, Illinois, pleads for help locating her 29 year old son R. B. Davis, last heard from when he weighed about 150 pounds and stood tall, as authorities in Texas reportedly pursue possible clues. The note also mentions a supposed “porch mistress” connection and a request for info leading to his welfare.
A report on Wells delivering a speech at the Tech Auditorium discusses the upcoming event. The article notes the venue, date, and expected audience, highlighting Wells as the featured speaker and referencing related university activities and prior talks.
The city commission held a public hearing to decide whether to remit penalties on overdue taxes while allowing 6 percent interest. Taxpayers and large property holders urged different outcomes, with discussions delayed for a closed session with City Attorney Gobbs to resolve the legal aspects of the issue.
Bexar county commissioners court on Monday refused to approve a contract by the county board of show trusters. The National Bank of Commerce had agreed to advance funds for teachers salaries at all percent interest. The court ratified the agreement but did not reduce the rate to 1.5 percent. Judge W M Wurzbach explained the court’s view that the bank as county depository allowed funds to be sent at the lower rate.
Rabbi H. i. Auerbach of the Yeshlyah Shyar Shemayin in Palestine will be honored by San Antonio Jewry at a mass meeting Tuesday evening at 8 o clock at Rodelfer Shalom on Wyoming street. Rabbi Abenkem Dubin of Congregation Agudas Achim will give a welcome, Cantor David Kanter will lead a musical program, and Rev. J. Mozersky will give a brief address. A Langguet for next morning was canceled due to the approach of the high holy days.
Julius J. Krebs is named principal for Central Catholic High School as the staff is announced. Vietor May serves as editor in chief with Frank Brady and Edward Wire as assistant editors. Staff includes Jesse Oppenheimer Roy Marlow Louis Trowalter Henry Ponsa Frank Wellten sports editor Andrew Obrot Patranta Ortis cartoonist James Brotnsher and others.
A 10 year old boy, Gerla Belman of Vern Vik, attempted to board a freight car on East Commies Aurel MA Southern Pacific track. He fell and was transported to Robert M. Gyorn hospital with injuries. Local authorities investigate the incident and warn against dangerous boarding of moving trains.
Prowlers were driven from homes of Maria Perez at 225 West Areenal, W D Gul at 491 Cass, Dr W J Holt at 724 North Olive, and A Patera at 224 Dashie. Police reports say W A Brote on Castroville road lost a girl employee who disappeared with 150 dollars in jewelry. Linkin at 414 Fast Evergreen was robbed of 20 dollars. a bath tub was recovered from 203 Castraville road. H L Fullin at 803 East Commerce was robbed of a pistol. a radio stolen from J A Hrywood at 45 Callaghan. J B Adair at 107 Narp was robbed of clothing and a pistol. L L Gilbert at 1139 Schley lost a diamond ring.
Secrecy surrounded the San Antonio visit of federal inspector Iron Washington who reportedly carried tentative plans for a $1.4 million federal building. Postmaster P. G. Lucas said the current conference involved a non newspaper inspector with little involvement in post office plans, the door closing on further questions.
A muddy weekend halted federal agents and a deputy marshal near the Guadalupe River. The delay left prohibition officers stuck on country roads while suspected bootleggers avoided capture as plans to Kerrville were disrupted.
The United States will allow per podal inspection and examination of the motor of a coupe to be sold at auction at the customs house Thursday at 10 a.m. The sale is announced by customs officers and will be one of five cars sold by government specialists. A leather car will be moved sometime next week at the customs office and will be sold by the United States navy on October 13.
Ferguson Women to hold a meeting chaired by Mrs J S King at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the army room of the Gunter hotel with precinct chairman Mrs Frank J Kolodele speaking. Mrs Albert Houser and Mrs Nina Dowdy will discuss loyalty and democracy at the event for the Democratic advisory committee.
County commissioners on Monday called for bids on a new sedan for County Engineer W. S. Goodman. The plan includes trading in an old sedan and a wagon, with a total price under 400 dollars.
Coroner reports death by own action in two separate weekend cases. Frank J. Speer, 30, of 22 Argo Avenue, found hanging behind a signboard on St Hedwig Road Sunday morning. James E. Harris Jr., 34, of 518 West Mulberry Avenue, shot himself in bed Sunday, a small caliber pistol in his hand, after a brief struggle over the weapon. funeral arrangements set, survivors include wife Hester Harris and three sons. Speer previously unemployed, noted for a prior attempted suicide. both cases under investigation by Justice of the Peace and city detectives.
San Antonio Sage No. 107 A. JB & A will host a Tuesday meeting at Camden and Richmond streets with a high profile guest. Worshipful district deputy grand master Dr Roy T Goodwin will visit and W Roy Hollingsworth will address the gathering. PF D Mathis invites all local Masons and visiting brothers. refreshments follow.
A man attacked a woman on Mockberry Street when she refused his ride. He pulled her into a car, biting her arm before police were alerted. The report names Miss Bermont and describes the suspect approaching as she walked home.
South Texas Henkwend Trust Co plans to open for business next Thursday pending no unforeseen difficulties. Col. W. B. Tuttle, chairman, announced the start date as soon as the bank can satisfy a loan and other formalities. The city will hear bids for a depository for 150000 dollars with a 40 percent dividend on deposits in the old bank.
G K Quin resigned as attorney for the city utilities after telling the city commission Monday that private affairs require his full attention. He will continue to represent the city in the telephone case for a small fee, with no immediate replacement and the remaining duties shifted to the city attorney. About 2700 dollars remain in the office fund for transfer to the municipal fund.
Mrs. Alex Adams representing the central relief committee of the San Antonio chamber of commerce will attend the Texas Association of Community Chests and Councils meeting in Port Worth Tuesday. Discussion will cover relief efforts for the destitute via the Reconstruction Finance corporation as winter care for San Antonio's needy is organized.
Col. Brechemin reports to Tort Sunny Houston for duty with the Second Division as commander of the Second Medical Regiment and as detachment surgeon. He will undertake duties in India and the Philippines as required by the command.
Ursula Lauderdale, a versatile Jocel artist, debuts blue on blue tile paintings in San Antonio. Her work, set in the Menger Hotel engine room near the Alamo, features missions and local scenes, combining wood carving, china work, and stained glass. Lauderdale travels to remote areas for subjects, studied Penitentes ceremonies, and draws inspiration from Michel Jacobe and Mirac Braun.
Grennie, a prominent society official, died in this city on Saturday and will be buried in Llano after funeral services here on Monday. She held leaderships in multiple veterans and women’s groups, including Dames of 1846, United Doughboys of the Confederacy, Mexican War Veterans, and Spanish War Veterans auxiliary, with surviving relatives listed.
Funeral services were held Monday at Uke Fire Presbyterian Church for J Frank Clarkson 51 of Duval County who died in San Diego Texas. Dr Bo officiated. Survivors include widow Sarah Devine Clarkson two daughters Helen Frovcer Clarkson of San Diego and Oxward Williams of Corpus Christi and brother Loyd Clarkson of Corpus Christi.
High water blocks U S Highway 90 and state Highway 3 sections west of Uvalde and Del Rio. Nueces River remains too high to reopen the route, with officials predicting several days of rinsing required. Wil liam H Purlong of the San Antonio chamber highway department notes continued closure and river shifts.
A group of 12 German students touring South and Central America will arrive in San Antonio on Tuesday for a brief visit before returning to Germany. Neuhauser, the local German editor, will organize a reception for the visitors named the Nerother Bund. The students will stay with San Antonio homes of German descent, and Thursday night a Beethoven concert will be held in their honor.
A tiny ring was cut from the finger of Pannie Winner, 1, of 129 South San Saba Street, at Robert B. Green hospital Monday. J. D. Moffett, 20, of 120 Smith Olme Street, was treated at the hospital after getting concrete in his eye.
Testimony in Justice of the Peace John Onion’s court describes an organized pool of 25 to 30 operators pooling receipts to pay fines and buy protection in a Bexar County slot machine racket. Witness W. P. Retsen, a machinist, said the operation involved 20 or 10 operators, with names including Pat Newnan Bill Brennan Bob Thornbuisy George Fennell Joe Espinosa and Willie Ping. Deputies and a county attorney were alleged to receive protection money, though the witness called such claims rumors. Stolen items and other related testimony also surfaced as part of the inquiry.
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