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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
2
In Ligonier Pennsylvania on December 19 Joseph Hall and Hugh Kelly, road workers, encountered an enraged buck near the Forbes game refuge. They played tag with the animal, using a stump for cover as the deer charged repeatedly, finally tiring and retreating. The men escaped without injury.
Students at the Sanicer flying school at Kelly Field planned a busy program for Wednesday taking advantage of good weather. Three sections conducted cross country flights with groups heading to Houston, Galveston and Dalles while the bombardment unit worked at home with local night flying scheduled for the evening.
Mrs H A Craig reported to police that thieves took a pair of gold opera glasses pierced with pearl from her home at 822 West Russell Place on Wednesday.
An inquest verdict of death from natural causes was returned Wednesday by Justice of the Peace N. Fat Corrigan in the case of Joe Lynch aged 45 of West Commerce Street. Lynch was found dead in his bed Tuesday.
Berlin December 19 German railroads unveil a touring car on rails for Rhineland excursions. The vehicle uses Diesel engines and travels on all track sections, not just electrified lines. It features a movable roof that retracts in two sections by electric pressure, and many security glass windows offer uninterrupted countryside views.
Charges against E. Red Berry and Otis Berry for operating a hookle shop on February 5, 1935, were dismissed by Judge McCollum Burnett. Motions to dismiss cited insufficient evidence and absence from the city. An aggravated assault complaint against W. E. Isbell was also dismissed, with a bond forfeiture ordered in an unlawfully carrying pistol case.
A Croutch case in the Criminal District Court ended with a guilty plea to forgery and a jury sentencing him to two years in prison. Judge McCrory ordered the term to begin October 25 after his arrest for forging the statue of DC Oliver at 493 Buckingham Avenue on a $47.70 check.
Funeral services for Simon J Newcomb former Coca Cola Bottling Co San Antonio partner were held at his family home in Corinth Mississippi. He died of a heart attack at his Little Rock Arkansas home last Thursday having lived there since leaving San Antonio years ago for a post with Albert Pike date. He was nephew of the late Professor Simon Newcomb famed astronomer and cousin of J F Newcomb of this city. Survivors include widow Martha West Newcomb son Sidney A Newcomb brother J W Newcomb sisters Mrs J W Taylor Miss Harriet Newcomb Mrs Hugh Meamis Mrs B K Bass Mrs J W Rooker and Mrs Bailey Sebutapert.
In Weehawken New Jersey two gunmen threatened Prank McDonough, a night ticket agent, during a claimed stick-up. McDonough surrendered roughly 200 dollars as police said no murder occurred. A separate Vienna Hungary note recalls Lazlo Szabo's audacious order of an entire roast goose and more, paid for by a crowd.
RAN FRANGIACO Dec. 16 4 Because of her daughter's reluct ance to appear against her fre Maryon Cooper Hewitt will not be returned here from New Jersey for Prosecution on a charge of conspiracy to commit mayhem District Attorney Matthew Arany announced the case would be dropped after counsel for the daughter Ann Cooper Hewitt said she would be an unwilling witness Russell Tyler attorney for Miss Hewitt declared she will continue however Her $300,000 damage suit against Mrs Hewitt and the physicians for was utilization operation.
Police hunt a feared robber who broke into the Joseph Wichtt home on December 16 seeking money for Santa Claus. He found children Richard 7 and Lucille 5 alone and grabbed $4 in nickels and pennies stored in a fruit jar. The incident underscores the robber’s apparent belief in Santa Claus.
Arlington Texas December reports a Texan and Pacific passenger train colliding with a car killing a woman tentatively identified as Miss Beth Buford about 40 of Houston. The collision occurred one mile west of Arlington leaving the body badly mangled.
PARK CITY Utah Dec 16 Industrial peace returned to the strike bound northern Utah silver Camp as miners went back to jobs they quit nine weeks ago Settlement of the prolonged tie up came yesterday when workers accepted operator offers of a 25 cent daily wage increase. Elizabeth Filton 18 was chosen as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Queen for January 1 3 Week Strike at Mines Is Closed.
London reports the International Red Cross secured an agreement with Franco for exchanging Basque prisoners under 18 or over 60. About 4000 captives and hostages could gain freedom if Loyalist cooperation and final terms are agreed. The British navy would carry out the exchange once finalized.
Leonardo Espinosa of 1107 San Fernando Street told police he was held up Tuesday night by three men at Guadalupe and Brazos streets. He was beaten and robbed of his car 50 cents and a watch, in a crime attributed to three bandits described as Mexican.
The Alamo will open at 8 45 a m daily instead of 9 90 m and close at 4 39 p m due to dampness and ongoing repairs. Mrs Lelta Small, custodian, announced the change on Wednesday.
The San Antonio A and M club organizes its annual dance at the St. Anthony Hotel Monday night. Fred Sibley, president, says students from the University of Texas Texas A and M College and both schools will be invited to attend.
Two boys snatched a purse from Mrs. Nettie Vale Jace at 302 Hammond Avenue near College Street by St Marys Catholic church on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday. Charles Learner, a 72 year old capitalist and director of several corporations in Harrison, died today of a heart attack in Cincinnati.
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