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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

5

McPherson revival set for April at Municipal auditorium

Aimeé Semple McPherson along with her party will conduct a revival at the Municipal auditorium and the Walkathon building on April 22. She has been vacationing on the Texas coast. Frank Gumumities, the new city manager, left the city Friday and will return with Mrs. McPherson Friday night. In Bandera a youth Norton OBryant, 18, died from injuries after a machinery accident at a local hospital. A desk plotter is available at The Light want ad counter.

Aimeé Semple McPherson Municipal Auditorium Walkathon Atte Corpus Christ! Priday Sight Texas Frank Gumumities Mrs. McPherson

Responsibility Denied By Cannon in Smith Conspiracy Trial

Washington April 20 Bishop James Capon Jr. testified in a District of Columbia jury trial that he bore no responsibility for reports by Ada Burroughs used against Alfred E. Smith’s 1924 presidential bid. Cannon, the Virginia committee head, said Burroughs kept funds in a safe in Richmond and a safe deposit box in Washington, and that he reviewed but did not verify all reports.

Washington, D.C James Capon Jr District of Columbia Ada L. Burroughs Alfred E. Smith Southern Methodist Church Joan Bur- Toughs Tne House Richmond Washington Cannon Miss Burroughs Virginia —Ann-Smith F.C. Jameson New York’ Insurance anti-Smith Eampaign Dameron Menry Maynemorandain

Texas Gold Mine Incorporated by San Antonio Men

Texas Gold Mine was chartered in Texas by San Antonio men led by R M Moore and Joe M Cavin with A Crow of Hondo and others for a Deer Creek Mining Company venture. The Texas bureau of economic geology says it would be the state’s only gold only mine. Capital was set at 60000 dollars. an affidavit estimates output from a sunk shaft on a half section at 200000 to 280000 dollars.

Deer Creek Mining Company Uvalde Pridsy Tad Bed R.M. Moore Joe M. Cavin San Antonio Ind A. Crow Hondo Texas Bureau of Economic Geology University of Texas

Dickson Gees Charter Effort Stirs Local Officials

Charles M. Dickson faced public utilities and officials over alleged moves to block home rule charter drafting for Baker County. He cited delays by the charter drafting commission tied to petition signatures, noting 600 names may be needed. Robert O Grady urged rechecks while Dickson insisted petitions were adequate. Dickson pledged to push for prompt drafting and supported his signature drive.

Charles M. Dickson Baker County Dickson Charter Drafting Commission Robert O'Grady Alamo Heights Commission Dirkson

Kleberg Promises to Consider Bill in Congress

Congressman Richard M. Kleberg told the chamber of commerce he will give utmost consideration to the McCarran air mail bill in Congress. The measure seeks a non partisan federal aviation commission to regulate air transport. Porter Whaley, chamber manager, called it the most constructive practical air mail legislation then pending in Congress in a letter to Senators Connally and Sheppard and Representative Kleberg.

Richard M. Kleberg Chamber of Commerce McCarran Aly Congress Federal Aviation Commission Tom Connally Mortis Sheppard Kieberg Porter Whaley Chamber

Bull Rounded Up After Night Out

A one hundred pound bull broke from the Union stockyards Thursday night and wandered until radio patrol helped Levi Simpton secure it. Simpton received a slight wound but the ponderous animal was finally herded back to its pen.

Levis Simpton Mberty

Aviatrix Begins Flight to Haiti from Puerto Rico

Miss Laura Ingalls, United States worker, started a solo flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico, toward Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The journey aims to cover Central and South American routes, continuing toward the Caribbean region.

Han Juan Puerto Rico Laura Ingalls United States Hatuy Port-au-Prince Haiti Central South America Worl Aera

Tate to Direct Elementary School

Beginning next year, Tate named principal of Alamo Heights Elementary School alongside duties at the junior high. Cr. W. Gathe, superintendent, announced the selection and upcoming changes. Martin will remain principal of the junior high and also serve at the elementary.

Tate Whefa Alamo Helgnts Cr. W. Gathe Heystofore Martin Haas Beer Martin

Lexington citizens march to Washington protest government business

A fragment cites Lexington Mass citizens marching to Washington in revolutionary days to protest government involvement in business. A second item notes Washington BC secretary Perkins reports 2 750 000 employed in the past year with March employment at 30 percent of 1923 25 peak and weekly payrolls up 70 004 000 in 12 months since March.

Santa Monica Cali Lexington Mass Washington Férkins Quitz Will Rogers

Sunspot Activity Linked To Weather Shifts

San Antonio amateur astronomer G A Duerler Jr says large sunspots drift toward the sun’s center and portend weather changes for the U S in early May. He notes decreases in barometric pressure with sunspot edges, suggesting storm potential. patterns may vary by locality.

G. A. Duerler Jr San Antonio Builar Sipather Duarinr Durerler Duerler America Duerlar

N Y Scion Sets Divorce Plan in Reno

New York April 20 Mrs Ten Eyck Wendell of Park Avenue admitted her son Ten Eyck Wendell Jr a scion of Knickerbocker families had gone to Reno to begin a divorce proceeding from his wife the former Mrs Clay Stone Trigen widow of a Texas congressman The move signals preparation for a divorce action in Reno society circles.

N.Y New York Ten Eyck Wendell Park Avenut Ten Eyck Wendell Jr Knickerbocker Reno Clay Stone Trigen Texas

Suspect in Lindy case named Willian Lardner

Leavenworth April 20. Investigators focus on Willian Chubby Lardner 37 former Touhy gang member now inmate at Leavenworth penitentiary. Federal agents arrive at the prison to question him and assess his significance in the kidnapping murder case. A $50,000 ransom money link from Dr. John F. Condon is noted in a Bronx cemetery.

Leavenworth Kan INS Little Charles A. Tandlebergher Mew Willian Chubby" Lardner Touhy Chicago Leavenworth Penitentiary Federal Departments of Justice Lardner Agints Boston Switzerland John P Fatsie" Condon Bronx

Seguin Minister Named President of Lutheran Body

The Rev. EB. A. Sageblel of Seguin was elected president of the Texas District American Lutheran church convention for a five year term. Other officers named include Peter Abbert Galveston vice president J Harden Houston second vice president W Lebharth Hondo secretary Bud Hecker Doss assistant secretary F A Bracher treasurer. Religious education board members include E J Brawneck Seguin and Carl Runge Mason. The convention closes Sunday.

Fredericksburg EB. A. Sageblel Seguin Texas American Lutheran Church Convention Petor Abbert Galveston J. Harden Houston W. Lebharth Hondo Bud Hecker Doss F. A. Bracher Board of Appeals Cam Theo Streng H.W. Pletining George Polchernick San Antonio

Heights Principal to Speak at Dallas Junior High Conference

Alamo Heights junior high principal M. 8. Markin will speak at the third annual Junior High School conference in Dallas on April 2 and 24. The program lists students Marjorie Alling Charlotte Walker Grace Bvetts Mary Janes Lyles Alice Rath Yates Bobby Winn Mary Shell Sheld Robert Pincus Gloria Brame rete Frann Thulemeyer Joe Mon teno Marlin Calzado and John McElroy as conference participants.

Markin Alamo Heights Will Apeak Dallas Marjorie Alling Charlotte Walker Grace Bvetts Mary Janes Lyles Alice Rath Yates Bobby Winn Mary Shell Sheld Robert Pincus Gloria Bramerete Frann Thulemeyer Joe Monteno Marlin Calzado John McElroy

Price Cutting Case Seen In Webb County Dairymen

Officials in Webb County report a potential price cutting case in district court. Two dairymen, Raymond Moore and Salomon Uribe, were fined after directors of the organization charged them with price cutting. Defense attorneys have been employed.

Webb Laredo Apri Webb County Darymen'a

Exboker Held Lacking Bond in Robbery Case

Claude Henry known as Cowboy Henry languished in jail in Bexar County after missing a bond set by Special Judge Harry K. Howard. He faces robbery and assault charges from a March 31 incident on Mary Weather Street involving O. T. Dickenson for 90 dollars. Trial tentatively set for early date.

Claude Henry Bexar County Harry K. Howard Disrick Court Dssault T. Dickenson Mary- Weather Street Altorney Howard

YOTR Against Senate in Dublin Gains First Reading

A local notice reports the second reading of a bill to abolish the senate in Dublin. The measure passed by a vote of 70 to 0. A combined radio and phonograph is offered for sale at 37.50 under Classification 118 in light classifieds.

Yotr Senate Dublin Tris Pree Apel Secon Ught

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