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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1935

Page

4

GOP Clears Decks for 1936 Presidential Steps

Washington dispatch details the Republican national committee meeting where three presidential possibilities Landon Hoover and Borah gained traction. It notes dates, delegate plans, and internal power plays shaping a swift Cleveland convention and a pre primaries campaign strategy.

George Rothwell Brown Washington T. C Boonee Iherder Cole Goveror Landon Kansas Hover Republica Parte Ins Roosevelt Iona Jim Farley Hog Ver Beon Senaine Borah Old Guard National Committee Guerins D. Hilles New York Hilles Cleveland Landon New England Kansas Day Topess Rma Hoover St. Louis Throuen White House Badence Richie George Akerson Borah Satsik

Holiday Society Notes From Local Families

Society items detail Miss Sarah Elizabeth Melts arriving from the University of Texas to spend holidays with her parents. Open houses hosted by Mrs Davis at 2212 East Houston Street honor Mr and Mrs Joseph J Knight on their wedding anniversary. Evansne Harp returns from the University of Texas to visit family. Ms Grant and family plan Christmas visits with Mr and Mrs George Keene. Mr and Mrs David Lapham holiday guests of Mr J. H. Lapham, then to Atlanta. Mrs Frances Wood arrives from Lorangers for holidays with Mrs Sabra Krene Kerwin. Mrs Peter McCall Keating returns from Texas and Mexico City. Mrs J. K. Meady hosts tea for the San Antonio Speech Arts association. Various parties, decorations, and programs noted. Notables include Debutante Miss Josephine Spencer and hostesses at gatherings.

George Davis Richard Kught Davis East Houston Street Quid Joseph J. Knight Evansne Harp University of Texas Mrs. de Leon Harp David Lapham Mr. Lapham J. H. Lapham Bs A Boulevard Lapham Atlanta J. K. Meady West Summit Glare San Antonio Marjorie WI W. E. Copeland Ethel K. Orrell WW. Janse Paul Warner Ydewell Franklin Dorothy Kajliff Ree

Five Treated After Week End Smashups in San Antonio

Five persons were treated in San Antonio hospitals Monday after weekend traffic accidents. Injuries ranged from critical to minor with names and addresses including Sohultas, 407 Cedar Street. Aaron Dushnez, 1405 Monterey Street. Mrs. B Muravin, 524 East Cincinnati Avenue. Charles Eckhardt, 16, 9474 Saunders Avenue. and Timothy Littlefield, 40, of Cea Street. One year old Dwin Pinscher was listed for sale.

San Antonio Fey Re Sohultas Cedar Streak Wes Nix Saunders Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital Laredo Houston Timothy Littlefield Cea Street New Scevin Highway

Girl Slayer Fo Calm Girl Slayer Fo Calm

An Anadarko Oklahoma girl Emma Willis faces a first degree murder charge after admitting she shot her father J B Willis to end years of alleged cruelty. She described harsh years of hardship and a difficult family life while in court awaiting the hearing as she recalled the gunfire that ended her father’s life and the family’s sorrow.

Anadarko Okla Emma Willis J. BR. Wills Girlig J. M. Holmes Emma Wills Leona Lena Dee. Oll Daniel Jettus

Ranch Girl Miss Rascon Faces Size Banes

El Paso reports Cornelia Rascon a ranch girl from southwestern Chihuahua Mexico stands seven feet tall weighs 327 pounds at 18 seeks ways to halt growth. She describes frequent hair curling undergoes custom shopping trips and mentions a twin sister normal in size while planning high heeled shoes and other fittings.

EL Paso Cornelia Rascon Chihuahua Mexico Stir Sims Reascon Bub Chihuahua City Simnona

Railway Loses in Claim to Land Strip in Texas

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by the Texas and Pacific railway claiming title to a 200 foot wide strip about six miles long in Ector County Texas. Chief Justice Hughes said it raised no substantial federal question. Texas courts held the railroad has only a right of way and the land belongs to Texas.

Abueuton D. C Dee, Sa Texas and Pacific Railway Ector County Texas Supreme Court Hughes

Sales Company Ruled Bankrupt by Court

The United States sales company located at 118 West Commerce Street was declared bankrupt by Judge R. Dr. McMillan in the Federal District Court on Monday following a December 14 board meeting.

United States West Commerce Street R. Dr. McMillan Federal District Re Organization

Thefts Reported Across Town From Jewelry To Home Burglary

A string of theft reports includes jewelry and fabric items at 6250 and a food theft claim from Mrs Krause at 416 Ling Street. Robert Dillard filed a report with police on Monday, while Edward Blowmeyer reported clothing and keys stolen. P. Ja Taylor and W. G. Rogers also noted thefts or break‑ins at their addresses, indicating multiple property crimes in the area.

Onslow F. Rolfe Mort Leavenworth Abs. B HL Rolfe Mra. Rolfe Grayson Street Texld Atisces Tirleh Vette Cain Robert 1B. Dillard Sou Kew Tauniers Avenue Maa Krause Lings Street P. Ja Taylor Weat Craig Place Coel Edward Blowmeyer East Hollywood Avenue W. G. Rogers 1St Olmos Drive Prowkers

Native of San Antonio Dies in Miami Post

Emmett Edwand Scanlon, 2, a native of San Antonio, is dead in Miami Florida, as reported by his father J J Scanlon of Roosevelt Avenue. Funeral services will be held here. A 1984 Chevrolet basier medan is for sale at 475 dollars in the light classifieds.

E. E. Scanlon S.A. Succumbe Emmett Edwand Scanlon San Antonio Miami Fla J. J.scanlon Roosevelt Avenue Scanlon Fundal

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