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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1936

Page

2

Convicted Wife Murderer Executed by Electric Chair

Hes CHAR WENILER Hes CHAR BOSTON Aug 4 1935 former singing scoutmaster Sherman was executed seven minutes after entering the electric chair at the state prison for drowning his wife during a jealous crime. Witnesses testified the 240 pound machinist plotted the death near Lake Winganet while infatuation with Miss Beier Mae followed by driving to and from work and drinking together. His parents had pleaded for clemency and the governor denied a last minute stay. Donald Woods, seen in Paramount film roles, worked his way through the University of California by night.

Boston Aup Newel P. Fherman Drowntoyr Nis Theodore Dresser Ald Sherman James M. C Justine Arthur PL State Supreme Court Shermnen Skee Lake Sngletary Eester Beier Maeu Sherman Donald Woods Io Enceis Feading Paramount Mary Boland University of California

San Antonio social notes and engagements in August

Groups from San Antonio gathered at La Jolla California with 20 arrivals noted last week. Guests include Mr and Mrs Joseph Kiwir and Ruth Mutr with others departing by car for different destinations. Announcements include Helen Kaelin's engagement to Lt Arthur Fickel and a string of teas weddings and club events across the city with many plans for August.

Quike la Jolla Calif Joseph Kiwir Ruth Mutr Riverside Young Women’s Christian Association Sam Steves Oy Call Albert Steves Walter Mars Grandday Jo Ann Whan Weil West Coast San Antonians Gacab EL Fickel Fickel Kelly Field Werner E. Kaelin Paleisades N. d Helen Arthur Allison Fickel Zurich Switzerland Europe Col Ars Jacob EB. Fickel Germany Presidio San Francisco New York Frank A. Fite Frances Pennille Henderson Jr St. Mary's Catholic Church San Antonio Henderson Suilins’ College Virginia University of Texas Zeta Tatt Alpha Sorority Benderson Sigma Chi Fraternals

Man Drowns in Apache Creek in Albuquerque Area

Francisco Casto of 1708 South Navidad street was found in the shallow Apache Creek behind the 1200 block Tam-Dico street Tuesday morning. Officers Littepage and Atmacker said he fell from a small footbridge. Identified by Aneite Lerma of 219 Kathryn avenue. Justice of the Peace O. L. Wiley held an inquest.

S. A Apache Creek Francisco Casto Navidad Street Tam— Dico FT. Littepage Ba} Atmacker Aneeite Lerma Kathryn Avenue Justice of the Peace O. L

Exporter Confers With Customs Official In Mexico City Visit

Nan P. Sanborn of Mexico City and Monterrey discussed land, curio deals, and ex Porter status with Alvin P. Scharff of Customs in New York, focusing on openh hires and rolls.

Sanborn Mexico City Monterrey Curio Desley Ex- Porter Alvin P. Scharff Tunsen Rolls New York

Spears Precinct Workers Called To Meeting

A precinct workers meeting is set at J Franklin Spears headquarters located at 119 Soledad Street at 8 p m Tuesday night. Spearheading the event is Spears who is a candidate for the state senate.

Dallas Night Slur Over Fatal Shooting At Bar

A former Chicago investigator blamed by police for a morning shooting that killed A. B. Farrow, ex-policeman and bar owner. Eyewitness accounts vary as Farrow allegedly tried to force his way to a detainee, sparking a struggle with six-foot, 200-pound assailant and bouncers at the Dallas nightclub.

Dallas INS Martindale Farrow George Redston Redston Deag Secret Service Fred Brannisues

Customs Agent to Visit Mother in New York Vacation

Richard Maurice, a San Antonio customs agent, will sail this week from Galveston on the S Algon to New York to visit his mother. His vacation runs until September 14. Rolling Mill News in New York reports American Rolling Mill Co. net rose to 1,561,161 in the June quarter from 743,904 prior quarter. The June quarter figure was 1,087,529.

N. Y Richard Maurice San Antonio Galveston New York Rolling Mill Wees Net Tay American Rolling Mil Company

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