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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1936

Page

2

Arana Seens Likeliest Spain President as Vote Looms

Madrid April 24 Premier Manuel Arana emerged as the likely candidate for Spain’s presidency as the leftist Popular Front held its union. Four hundred seventy two electors chosen to meet on May 10 with parliament to pick a successor to Niceto Alcala Zamora amid uneven results and an assassination injury in Bilbao after a political argument. Advertising Age reports nine newspapers show 64 percent higher ad pages for the period ending April 18 versus last year in Chicago.

Madrid Manuel Arana Spain Niceto Alcala Zamora Popular Front Athry Bilbao

Bright Shawl luncheon honors Mrs Walton and guests

Mrs T O Walton and daughter Mrs F E Bartle were honored at a Bright Shawl luncheon hosted by A and M club officers and friends. Guests included G G Halter, Fred G Blivey, T C Walton and many others. The event showcased school colors with red Poppies and noted Walton’s role as state president of the A and M College Mothers Club.

T. O. Walton F. E Bartle A. and M. Club Aid Fred. G. Blivey T. C. Walton F. E. Bortle Arthur Witch~elt W. H. Drew G. H. Kissinger L. A Mathieu O. Grasso M. B. Mayree BW. McQamuch Charles Staudt W. JL. Darley J. H. Eehhterhot Arthur Barbeck George J. McLernon Mr.Trainer Herman Ludwig Calor

Three Minute Relief From Your Headache

An old advertisement touts B. G. and Hy Ol as quick fixes for headaches and fever. It claims B. G. comes in 40¢ packages and Hy Ol relieves violent head pain in minutes. The copy mentions muscular aches and a fever reducer without opiates, targeting nervous distress.

B.C

Jimmy Joy Reports Theft of Trumpet

Jimmy Joy, orchestra leader, reports theft of a trumpet during an intermission at Olmos Night Club Sunday night. Police were notified Monday with numerous claims from local residents listing stolen items including candy, chickens, butter, bacon, pork, clothing, plumbing tools, groceries, eggs, and personal effects.

Olmos Jimmy* Joy 3. G. Lasing North St. Mary's Street Frank Sherbondy Hoetgen Avenue B.F. Robertson Arbor Place East Houston Street Leroy Larson Pharr Alber I. Jones West Summit Avenue

Refinery Worker Shot on Oil Lease in Gladewater

Jerry Crabtree, 47, a Gladewater refinery employee, was shot and killed early. Dr. A. Seibert was charged with murder and released under $2000 bond after watchers found Tsiey No. 2 well mowing wide open and a hidden gate valve at the site on the Iowa-Prine Oil Company lease.

Gladewater Jerry Crabtree Iowa-Pryne Oil Company Jessentaz Tsiey No. 2 A. Seibert

Wendel Kidnapping Case Near Brooklyn N J Update

District attorney William P. F. Geoghan and New Jersey Attorney General David Wilents met today over the Wendel kidnapping. Geoghan said an important arrest was expected within 24 hours. Wendel himself hinted a bombshell, while he questioned three women and a man connected to the case involving Murray Bleefeld and others indicted or at large.

Brooklyn N. J William FP Geoghan David T. Wilents New Jersey Paul H. Wendel Wendel Wilentz Murray Bleefeld Lindbergh Binefeld Fills Parker Jr Burington County Marty Weiss

Critics demand machine keep judiciary out of politics in county race

In Bexar County July primaries three district judges face re election with Justice of the Peace John Finion Onion opposing Judge Frederick Stevens. Attorneys urge the city county machine to withhold endorsement. Onion vows to stay in the race. Other judges up for reelection include Henry L Howard and Everett B Johnson.

Bexar County Justice of the Peace John F.inion Frederick Stevens Onion Seventy-third District Yohason R. W. B. Terrell J. Boyle H.C. Carter Will_A.Morriss Sr Searcy J. R. Davis Thomas H Abbott Jr Abbott Pele Leartes John R. Bhook C. J. Matthews County Court-at-Law No. 2 Stevens Benry L. Howard Thirty-seventh District Court Everett B Johnson Fitlysseverith District Court Howard Johnson Marion McClanahan

Hen Peck Expert Reveals Poultry Social Order

Dr. Warner Allee of the University of Chicago reports that hens exhibit a social hierarchy among Leghorn fowl. Over 60 days, 12 birds observed show peck-rights and peck-dominance, with the top bird pecking all others and the bottom being pecked by all.

Universal Service Chicago Warner Allee University of Chicano

Baldwin Denies Return of Colonies

London April 27 Premier Stanley Baldwin flatly pledged that no faction would dismember the empire by handing over dated territories to Germany. The PM’s comment came amid relentless attacks by parliament against government policy on colonial issues and Britain’s overseas possessions.

London Britain Germany Stanley Baldwin

New Post Substation at Mc Kay’s Pharmacy

The city opens its fifteenth post office substation at 2419 Main Avenue on May 1. Postmaster Dan J. Quill announced Monday.

P.O McKay's Pharmacy Main Avenue Dan J. Quill

Guffey Decision Deferred By Supreme Court

The Supreme Court again deferred ruling on whether the Guffey coal control contract complies with the constitution. Justice statements awaited as March reports indicate continued deliberations in Washington.

Washington Supreme Court

False Teeth Rock Slide or Sip FASTEETH Ad

An odd dental powder claims to greatly improve upper or lower teeth with firm anchoring and comfort. The ad touts versatility for rock or pop-out teeth and mentions a brand or supplier names in a garbled regional sales pitch.

Churches to mark 1846 founding in San Antonio

The San Antonio Ministers association met at First Baptist Church to plan a June commemorative celebration of the 1846 founding of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches. A five pastor committee was named to draft plans and report soon. Rev. P. B. Hill chairs the group with Rev. W. A. Sloan Rev. F. M. Freeman Rev. Bruce Dalton and Rev. A. R. McKinstry as advisers.

San Antonio The Baptist Church F. M. Freeman Methodist Church Bruce Dalton Central Christian Church A. R. McKinstry Gb. Mark's Episcopal Church

Gas Complaint Dismissed by Judge McCrory

A complaint against United Gas Public Service Company officials alleging violation of antitrust law was dismissed by Judge W W McCrory after a conference of attorneys. Filed March 27 1935 by OC M Dickson, the case claimed gas price fixing and anti competitive practices in transportation, production, and sale. Names listed include N McGowen of Brayexport H L Dickerson R J Her grove and J Y Strange, all Houston area executives.

United Gas Public Service Company W.W. McCrory Third Court of ‘Civil Appeals Austin OC. M. Dickson San Antonio U Uilities Teague N. ©. McGowen Bhreyexport H. IL. Dickerson New York R. Jf, Hergrove Houston J. Y. Strange

Green Urges Labor to Keep Politics Nonpartisan

William Green founder of I, president, urged member unions to ban any political movement as a substitute for the nation’s strong nonpartisan policy. He cited the labor nonpartisan league formed weeks earlier to support Roosevelt and counter foes of the New Deal. Green urged unity in pursuing political goals to avoid division.

Green Labor Washington William Green Nderation Roosevelt

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