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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1960

Page

7

Sunset Plans 360 Crypts Mausoleum Started

Robert G. Early president of Sunset Memorial Park announced last week that construction began on Sunset’s new 360 crypt chapel mausoleum. The garden design features a cross of glass, colored marble, and chapels for all services. The original 208 crypt unit is sold out and pre-construction sales indicate strong public acceptance.

Robert G. Early Sunset Memorial Park Sungo Aunser Binwwola Donald Birkholz Norman Harwell Sunset Garten Mausoleum South Texas Serviers

Obituaries and funeral notices for August Menk and others

Obituary notices list August Menk a Beexar County blacksmith who came from Germany in 1880 and opened his shop in 1897. Also noted are services for Sam Houston National, various interments including San Fernando and St. Agnes cemeteries, and mentions of other local deaths and memorials across multiple churches and chapels in San Antonio and nearby areas.

August Menk Sam Houston Roosevelt Parnavan Hmccshaugherty Heveral San Dose Menk Wis Bexar County Bhicksmiths Santa Antonio Germany David Menk San Pedro Henry Spangler Teddy Roosevelt George WL. Mille Leonard Wood Almshoe Zak Kearns St John's Lutheran Cemetery Monk Hermann Sons Uni Mek Waller Buri Park Avanilalph Natatia Duce Rollest Gene Tuechese Henry Naiho San Antonio Wes Vainde Ley Berkeley Musserwides Fakunt Minesciy Alo Fimerdi Serview San Httouston National Cemetery

Fires at Fair Lawn School Defaced Rooms with Stars of David

Five ground-floor rooms at an elementary school in Fair Lawn were damaged by small fires set by vandals during the night. Investigators found walls defaced with a swastika, Star of David and obscenities, and arson is suspected. Police believe the same individuals attacked the walls earlier in the night.

Fair Lawn N. J

Impatient Gunman Robs Stinson

An inpatient gunman robbed a Stinson gasoline salesman and security guard early Monday, taking about 160 dollars in cash and 200 dollars in checks from the administration building office where Robert McCoy counted receipts. The suspect, described as a large longhaired Latin American, forced McCoy to the floor and cut telephone lines before fleeing.

Stinson Ueld Adrian Williams Stinson Ficll Robert McCoy McCoy

Imposter Minister Cashes Bad Checks in Miami

An impersonator resembling an Episcopalian minister, Rey H. B. Ellis, has cashed over $1000 in bad checks in Miami. He used the minister’s driver’s license as identification, prompting banks and merchants to watch for the suspect while Ellis laments the difficulty of proving his identity.

Miami

Kothmann Exits Bexar County Senate Race

Former state representative Glenn WH Kothmann withdrew from the Bexar county senate race on Monday. In his statement he cited unclear race dynamics and said he will step aside to best serve voters. The post is held by Sen. Henry B. Gonzalez, with PR L. Bob Strickland and other candidates listed.

Glenn WH Kothmann Bexar County Yoann Bexar Uty Janet Notle Kelhmann Sen Henryb. Gonzalez Rep PR. L Bob" Strickland Ansj Kk. L Bob" Strietsland

Law Day Call Marks Washington Observance

President Eisenhower urged observances on Law Day May 1 to promote fairness and justice and to demonstrate to the world that the United States seeks peaceful relations with other nations. The UPI report frames the call as a display of national commitment to the rule of law.

LAW Day Washington UPI Eisenhower

Asthma Remedy Sold Without Prescription Gains Popularity

New York doctors widely prescribed an asthma formula now sold over the counter as Primatene. Medical tests claim rapid attack stopping effect and extended relief from recurrent spasms. The ad promises sleep better nights and warns of a money back guarantee.

New York, NY Speen Primstone Alony Drugstore Whissha

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