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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1936
Page
6
Two Cincinnati and Lake Erie interurbans collided headlong on a curve nine miles north of Springfield. One person was killed and at least ten injured as Motorman Charles Paterson of Springfield, operating the northbound car, lost control.
Sheriff Albert W. West Jr. and Chief Deputy Alfonso Newton Jr. discovered they shared birthdays during a casual Monday celebration. West teased Newton about his 48th birthday, and Newton replied he was turning 33, then they returned to work after exchanging congratulatory remarks.
April 28 1971 Jackson 5 G reports a pet lion named Albert Robert L Moyer guarded amid lynching threats after the animal fatally mauling a visitor Lazar of Augusta Georgia. A coroner jury found no criminal action against Moyer though a manslaughter warrant followed. Moyer vowed to protect Albert while neighbors and Constable D L Cherry aided in stopping armed groups.
Two Post soldiers from the Second Ordnance company, Pris. James O. Clary and E:nest. B. Pike, have been ordered to report at the Raritan arsenal in New Jersey near June 10 to enter the Pickd Service school for a course of instruction.
Mrs Martha Eg ger reported a car prowler jimmied her door lock twice in one day in Pasadena stealing cash from her purse. she told police the incidents occurred during daytime visits to the same location.
Boston AP reports Massachusetts voters used write-in ballots to express presidential preferences, not binding on delegates. Observers gauge Roosevelt strength for Democrats and Knox Landon Borah Van Denburg as Republicans monitor contest signals. Harrisburg notes Pennsylvania primary tests Roosevelt prospects and New Deal impact.
Southwest Texas oil field notes show Witherspoon Oil drilling at 3500 feet in Fayette County and Edwards lime tests near Guadalupe County. Gravis No. 1 Gravis wildcat aims deeper to 4300 feet after 5000 foot coring in black shale. Bishop Cattis No. 21 and No. 22 produce in the game field. King Ranch test Lacita No. 2 nears producing depth. several wells report saturation tests and early production, with various formations across Nueces, Calhoun, and surrounding counties.
Funeral services for Nancy J. Reinhard 73 of 520 Pasadena street were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Boerne. A San Antonio resident for eight years she is survived by son J. C. Reinhard of San Antonio a sister Mrs. Annie Forbes of Houston and four grandchildren. Services were from the home of Mrs. Anne Saunders with Rev. M Williamson officiating and interment in Boerne.
E J Altgelt assistant commissioner general on the Texas Centennial says an effort may be made to obtain WPA or other federal funds to support San Antonio Centennial projects. Principal use would be to aid the Centennial stadium where only 150 000 was allotted. backers hoped for 305 008. Vice President Joan Garner indicated more funds could be available if locals show interest by sending aid. No definite plan yet. awaiting arrival of W B Yeager of the federal Centennial commission.
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