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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

4

Lawley Named Citizens League Candidate for County Swige

Douglas N. Lawley will be Citizens League candidate for county supervisor in the Democratic primary. Joe Sheldon, league chair, backs Lawley with former San Antonio Bar president and American Legion leader credentials. League endorsements include R. W. Steppenbeck for county commissioner Precinct 4 and J. S. McNeel for commissioner Precinct 2, plus other names for judge and treasurer races. The group stresses nonpartisan judiciary and supports Judges Harry L. Howard Everett F. Johnson Frederick Stevens McCollum Burnett and Charles J. Matthews, while Leighton will not seek reelection.

Douglas N. Lawley Citizens’ League Swige Joe &. Sheldon Conmuittes Phurstians Tawley San Antonio Bar Association American Legion Rivecryen Lachey Egbert Schweppes United States League R. W. Steppenbeck Ane Prestl Thomas H. Abbolé Jr McNeed J. S. McNeel Mershes Oprose J. W. Cdim7 Donnell Woainesigy Raymong Gerhardt John F. Guion Frederick Stevens Thromes G. Leighton En- Gotsemiény Ag Hart McCormack Trague Leighton P. F. Dickison Dickison Harry L. Howard Thirly-seventh Everett F. Johnon McCollun Burnett Charles J. Matthews

Landon Triumph Sweeps GOP Primary In Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Republican presidential preference primary shows Governor Landon dominating with overwhelming support, far ahead of Hoover and a split field. Nationwide momentum appears evident as states like Missouri back Landon, underscoring a spontaneous shift toward his nomination.

Landau Massachusetts Missouri Middle West Kansas New England Hoover Barah Vandenberg Knox Landon Washington

League Seeks Full Ticket For County Roles And State Senate

County Court and Fourth Court of Civil Appeals officials discuss expanding town slate. Sheldon notes more candidates to be chosen later to complete the league ticket. Possible nominees include county clerk, precinct 1 constable, and a machine candidate for sheriff. Future meetings may name a state senate candidate between Spears and Jefferson.

sf-Law No Edward W. Smith Robert Lee Bobutt Fourth Court of Civ Appeals Sheldon Frask Woehul Hisrry Carrott Constable, Precinct No. 1, To Succeed Wiww. Wood League Tmemcer Albert W. West Jr Franklin Spears Pat Jefferson Luhe League

Hermann Sons to Open Clubrooms in Houston

The Sons of Hermann clubrooms, recently remodeled to rival the best in the Southwest, will host a grand opening Saturday at 8 p.m. Emil Klar, president, said visiting Sons and delegates from the state convention in Houston are invited. The next state convention is planned for San Antonio in April 1999.

Hermann Sons Sons of Hermann Southwest Emil Klar Houston The San Antonio

Stolen Items Reported From Several Homes

Mike Nolte at 221 West Magnolia reported a $150 robbery at his home on Thursday. Mrs. Josie Goodman of Freer reported a bag theft from a parked car near Moon and Fulton. Police Sgt. Eddie Ankerson noted a shovel, hoe and crow bar near 713 North Meeting Street, while A. Barnes at 1423 North Center Street reported watches. Una Hoopey at 39 Jackson Street reported a radio and cosmetics taken.

Mike Nolte Magnolia Avenue Josie Goodman Freer Moon Fulton Avenue Autas Eddie Ankerson

Col Wade Taken by Death at Fort Sam Houston

Col. Benjamin R. Wade, 63, retired infantry officer and Spanish-American War veteran, died Thursday morning at Fort Sam Houston station hospital. He lived here since retiring in October 1933 and is survived by his widow Mrs Blanche Wade and a son. Funeral arrangements had not been made by press time.

Benjamin R. Wade Fort Sam Houston Wade Second Missouri Infantry Dallas Birs Blanche Wade

British Navy Seeks 51.5 Million More in Parliaments Budget

London report says the admiralty seeks an extra 51.5 million dollars to start a new naval reconstruction program and equip reserves for defense. Viscount Monsell notes funds cover defense measures under government policy and ongoing costs from the Franco-Ethiopian situation.

London Admiralty Viscount Monsell First Ford

Relief Army Quits Front in New Jersey and St Louis

Unemployed group in Trenton evacuated the New Jersey statehouse after a nine day occupation as the legislature adjourned without relief bonds. About 200 demonstrators left at 12 45 a m voicing determination to elect their own lawmakers via a Farmer Labor party. In St Louis relief demonstrators occupying city hall galleries voted to evacuate after Mayor Dickmann pledged no one would go hungry during the crisis.

Trenton New Jersey Assembly State House Farmer- Labor Party ST. Louis City Hall Bernard P. Dickmann

Farmer Suffers Injuries After Local Incident

Middle aged farmer J Brown living north of town was kicked in the face by a horse on Wednesday. He sustained a broken jaw several teeth lost and other facial injuries.

McLe Lytle C. J. Brown

Adierika Claims Quick Relief For Stomach Ailments

An old advertisement promotes Adierika as an intestinal cleanse that reduces bacteria and gas, easing stomach pain and improving sleep. It cites testimonials praising relief from gas, sour stomach, and heartburn after the first dose, urging readers to try the product through druggists.

Ted Silenbis Iim Welt Ashevika Thgl. Shoyh New York Das. Willer Adierika Sonera Diag Csieves Sud Drag Aleumiet Mont

Youth Take Over Reins of City San Antonio Event

In observance of Boys' and Girls' Week youth will assume city county school roles in San Antonio on Thursday. Girls and boys take posts as teachers and principals, city and county officials, and heads of the post office department. Dr L J Muyhoff leads the local observance as general chairman.

San Antonio L. J. Muyhoff

Ex-Convict Wounded After Liquor Theft

Harry Darwin Caldwell, 35, an ex convict, was found dangerously wounded at his home after Johnny DeLnens fired three times from his window at a man he thought burglarized his package liquor store. A plate glass window was smashed and liquor taken. Caldwell’s 1933 burglary sentence in El Paso is noted.

Harry Darwin Caldwell Johnny DeLnens Caldwell el Paso

Sleuth Tells of Kissing Scenes in Divorce Trial

In Bridgeport Connecticut April 20 former deputy sheriff Jane s Bredy testified in the Henry Spaulding Senley Jr. divorce case that he observed 34 evenings with Mrs Sealey and on seven occasions saw kissing and embracing. the other party named Chester Proudman, New Canaan sewage chief. Also Treasury figures released show April receipts and expenditures with net balance and other line items.

Bridgeport Gonn Janes Bredy Henry Spaulding Senley Jr

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