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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1936

Page

2

Local man Martin Moore charged in New York killing

An initial arraignment was promised for Martin Moore, 22, an employee at a hotel in Asheville New York, after he confessed to fatally stabbing Helen Clevenger in a panic moment. Sheriff Brown and officials said detectives found his fingerprints in the victim's room and a dictagraph recorded Moore and Taylor discussing the crime.

Asheville X. C Aig Martin Moore Hte Lawrence Brownssid Helen Clevenger New York Reed Roars Zoo Ve Moore Shelldt Nis Aly Enisfestidu Eberl l Brown Brora Sha Pon Jocker Caid Heli Bay Cri Taylor Mrss Glevenger Brow

Holt Will Address Coughlin Meeting

CURVALAND Aug 10 Walter D Davis, organizer of the First national convention of Reverend Charles E F Comb lin's National Union for Local Justice, announces speakers for the convention. Senator Rukh D Evil (Democrat, West Virginia) will deliver a keynote at the opening session Aug 16. Davis also says Rep William Lomike of North Dakota and Thomas Brie of Boston will be on the Union party ticket for president and vice president. A general mass meeting is set in Cleveland Stadium Sunday August 16.

Holt Coughlin Curvaland Walter D. Davis Warsizal Charles EF. Comblin Munco Rukh Dfvil Wee Virginiat Zortress Davis William Lomike North Dakota Thomas ¢ Brie Boston Union Party Dhe Cleveland

Society Calendar Chronicles Local Visits and Weddings

Mrs. Frederick R. Garcin of Port Arthur hosts a luncheon at the Original Mexican with the Musical Round Table of the Woman’s Club. Patricia Sentz returns from visiting Mrs. Henley in South Carolina as guests of Mrs. Mundy in Manila and San Antonio. Beverly Smith wed Horace Boling at First Presbyterian with plans for Corpus Christi and a home on Main Avenue. Miss Lydia aid Tu aid’s betrothal to Haniels Bososs is noted with a luncheon in her honor. Various visits, entertainments, and club events populate a bustling social week in San Antonio.

Sogeety Frederick R. Gar~cin Port Hany Houston Ostter Lanehsan Patettta Weal‘otey Washington, D. Mee Roy Angell Ry Clara C Pancoast A.M Sentz Patricia Sentz Henley Lykes Land South Carolina George W. Mundy Daughty Janice Manila Livuk James Fuck Maury Maverick Terretita Daverick Maury Dallas Jand Port Worth GS. R. Hurst San Jose Calif Fr. Hurst Hurst Norman F- Smith Beverly Horace McRee Boling Bowling Piest Presbyterian Church Pierge Corpus Christi Michael F. Mitchell Jr Datlay San Antonio Mitchell Estelle Rigley Hiedson Gunter Hotel Saratoga Springs Michiven Canada Texas Texas Factor Aleut Conroy Frank Matthiesen Magnolia Avenue Ence Leo Tytian Jace Cadena de Amet Joske Woman's Center Travel Club of San Antonio Review W._B. A. Brs Winnie Ketchum San Antonio Review Rex F. Hall Miss Bev Ferly DuMont Mive Jane Devine Dorothiy Ann Grasthoff Mesdarey Tela May Harvey Alecia Conroy Ralph Paul Howard New Braunfels Bernadine Rivers Fovstess Miss Conroy Ame, Conroy Julia Conroy Dorothy Breen John O'Brien Albert Schiflere Thomas Conroy Ned Lawrence Jack Meusebach Haghop Afts Frank 3 Matchessen Eas Mattie M. Murray Marts Tex Ahe Burk We Blaney West Amfvisache Avenue Che

Wreck Victims Treated After North Leon Springs Collision

Four injured in a crash near Leon Springs seek care at Robert B Green hospital Monday. Alton Hurst and B A Meeker of Kerrville listed among patients. James McAlpine and Mins Vintay Oakes of San Antonio area also admitted after collision on the Austin highway. Local contact for Want Ads and bets: Dial P-328.

Alton Hurst B. A. Meeker Kerrville Robert B. Green Hospital Ayeale Leon Springs James McAlpine Castro- We Road Mins Vintay Oakes Weel Mitchell Street Austin

Third Party Hts New Eal Third Party Hts New

An eclectic speech loop references Father Charles F. Coukhe Be Francis B Tosnr and Representative William Temke at a Sor salon Pa audience. The National Union for Soviet Justice backs a party alignment while Lemke’s backers push for his election amid claims of government corruption and banking woes.

Washington Li Repli Charles F. Couekhe Wend William Temke Ubion Parle Roosevelt Landon Cangpirm Sorsalon Unin Slulder America Gog Anc Lembes

Corpus Barroom Killing Probed

Corpus Christi police held a suspect while probing the death of Henry Sherman 23 who was shot in a barroom Sunday in Corpus Christi An argument preceded the shooting and Sherman died before an ambulance arrived He had worked several years at a local ice plant

Corpus Corpus Christi Anz Henry Sherman Sherman Urdin Corps Christ

Warned of Materialism in U S Faith Address

Estes Park Colorado reports a national conference event where Monsignor Hugh McMenamin of Denver and Rabbi Isserman of St Louis spoke on religion and world events. They warned of paganistic and communist threats, urging action to curb secular idolatry and noting modern achievements have failed to bring true order. Former Colorado Governor William E Sweet chaired the discussion.

Estes Park Colo America Hugh L. McMenzmin Trymaculate Conception Denver United United Theoretic Ppake With Rachel Perdinand Isermin of St. Loukis National Conference of Jews and Christians William E. Sweet Colorado Isserman Monsignor McMenaminssernet Xotte

Green widow put in charge of vast Texas estate

Texas Judge Ben Brooks permanently approves the temporary appointment of Mrs Mabel H Green widow of Edward H R Green as administratrix of the Green estate valued around 60 million dollars. A bond of 50000 is set and a three member appraisal panel will inventory the estate within 60 days while possible contestants include Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks of New York sister of Colonel Green. A 1908 will reportedly names the sister as sole heir and omits provision for the widow who received 500000 cash and 125000 in bonds as a 1917 wedding gift.

Wunge Brooks Texas W. P. Allen Edwin Brim T. B. Griffith Terrell Green TWL Astorney Matthew Astor Wilks New York Colonel Green Fort Henry N. Y

Treasury Position and August Receipts and Expenditures

Washington reports August treasury position with receipts at 26,409,299.18 and expenditures 41,598,900.56, leaving a balance of 2,207,209,206.47. Customs receipts for the month total 7,273,016.64. Yearly issue receipts show 437,572, and expenditures 90,904,977.27, including 133,049,354.57 in emergency costs. Debt stands at 3345,820, indicating a decrease of 3,899,142.75 from yesterday. Gold reserves show 10,655,087,875.97.

Isolation Quarantine Set On Corrégi Island Fort

A quarantine was established on Corrégi island in Manila bay to prevent the spread of infantile paralysis after the death of May Henry Siler’s young daughter. The measure targets children aboard the American fortress area, reflecting public health precautions during the era.

Manila Corrégi Manila Bay Henry ¥. Siler

Tapsco offers slash for franchise in San Antonio

San Antonio Mayor C K Quin received a written proposal from Chester R Chubb president of Tapsco offering electric and gas rate cuts if the city extends the companys franchise for 20 years. Engineers recommended lower domestic and commercial rates with substantial savings to consumers. Chubb argued a 20 year extension is needed to refinance debt and justify rate reductions, with anticipated yearly savings totaling about 390000.

C.K. Quin San Antonio Public Service Company Sapsco Quin Chester R.chubb C. F. Jambert Burns and MccDonald Ap Praisers Kansas City Lambert Chubb Cie LID Ab Chub Lester Gchubb Gisant San Antonio Frank 'B. Bushick Busch

Gen Parker Host to Civic Leaders at Fort Sam Houston luncheon

Maj. Gen. Frank Potter hosted a civic leaders luncheon at Fort Sam Houston with Mayor C i and city commissioners present. Guests included Datus Proper of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Col E G Peyton chief of staff Col W B Tutile chairman of the San Antonio Public Service Co. Brig Gen A T Ovenshine of the Third Brigade also attended. A 4108 Packard Light & Sedan is advertised for sale at 245 dollars in the light classifieds.

Frank Potter Mame Manifer Eighth Corps Fort Sam Houston C_ i Datus Proper Quesident San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Col E.G. Peyton W. B. Tutelie San Antonin Public Service Company A. T Ovenshine Carmnandier Third Brigade

Youth to Return on Murder Count

EL PASO August 10 A dam Murrey of Georgia, 24, cried sobs as county sheriff T H Mass arrived to take him back to Carnesville Ga to stand trial for the murder of his father in law on May 15 The sheriff planned a Georgia flight Murray refused to admit guilt saying only I am ready to go home and die the taste A Carnesville Ga graduate last week indicted Murray on the charge of shooting his father in law on the deck with a shotgun over a quarrel about his wife Lois aged one year old his wife whose parents wished to keep at their home

EL Paso Adam Murrey Georgia Youls T. H. Mass Carnesville Moss Murray Lois

Townsendites influence faces Townsendite battles in three states

August 10 1971 clear factional contests mark Townsend backed candidates in Idaho Arkansas and Florida with Townsendites pressing for control of senatorial nominations Governor C Ben Ross and US Attorney John A Carver seek Democratic nominations in Arkansas while Joe Robinson aims to renomination with opponents including Cleveland Holland and J Roaser Vetrahle in Arkansas Idaho features Byron Defenbach Townsend backed for the Republican bid as Senator Willian Borah leads a slate in Idaho Florida offers Townsendite supported Judge C Andrews in the race against Doyle E Carlton for the Democratic Senate nomination to succeed Park Trammell in Florida Claude Pepper runs unopposed for the Democratic nomination to replace the late Fletcher while Republicans outline plans for a brief campaign push.

Washington Townsend Old Age Pension Plan Arkansas Idaho Florida Uor Senakir Willian Byron Defenbach C. Ben Ross John A.carver Arkafisas Joe Robinson Senate Cleveland Holland Townsend J. Roaser Vetrahle Little Rock Vaters C. Andrews Orlando Townsend‘ites Doyle E.carlton Lamps Park ‘Trammel Claude Pepper Tallahassee Duncan A.fletcher Mame

S. A. Pair Injured in Mexico Wreck

Mr and Mrs Joe Novick of Sen Aubnig were in Mercy Hospital st Lande Monday with injuries from a Mexico wreck about six miles north of Meriterray. Mrs Novick suffered three broken ribs and cuts while Novick endured injuries and cuts. both were taken to Laredo by West Virginia tourists. Novick works at Jones Motor Co and Mrs Novick runs a beauty shop.

Moclerrey Mexics Joe Novick Sen Aubnig Mercy Hospital St Lande Novick Novieh Meriterray Laredo West Virginia Jones Motor Company

Voliva Weather Prophecy Fell as Storms Drench Region

Glenn Voliva, Zionist leader famed for flat-earth preaching, predicted 1936 would bring no rain. A few hours later a heavy downpour smashed his forecast, washing away his status and undermining his public prophesy in a vivid display of nature contradicting the leader's claim.

Voliva Ghicago Ang Bribur Glenn Voliva Zion

Webb Succession Ponders as Centennial Expo mourns

Dallas Aug 19 misprintage notes Harry A Olmsted directing the Centen nial exposition after the death of General Manager W A Webb. Webb’s death follows heart trouble amid efforts to merge show operations and restructure management. he led the $25 000 000 event from retirement to opening day. His career spanned Colorado Texas railways and global commissions with high praise from Pred F Florence Centennial president. Officials say five minutes of silence will mark the funeral as workers pause to honor Webb.

Dallas Ues Harry A. Olmsted W. A. Webb Webb Dicketer Aguieral Dubies Clnigtead Heald Ne Pred F. Florencé Centennrial Corporation Fay Close Ad Railway Jayt Crieter Walen Texas Colorado New Texas Contral Waco Cotton Belt Camtla Ang Injinn Railway Philadelphia West Australia Hinesal Secuires

Public debt and economic outlook from Washington meeting

Washington reports focus on public debt reduction and economic stabilization. Officials warn of continued world unrest and uncertain future taxation. The Treasury shows debt above 33 billion dollars while the first five weeks of the new half year run a deficit around 135.9 million.

Washington Memmeree Ie Department Tatent Treasury

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