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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1937
Page
3
A rural community confronts a controversial marriage event with talk of reforming marriage laws to curb child brides. Family figures defend the union, praising hard work, religious faith, and community values while criticizing gossip and warning against outsiders. The piece hints at tensions over tradition and modernization.
Bishop James Cannon testifies he did not know his general reputation was read to the jury in the $500,000 suit by Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts. Cannon contends Tinkham harmed his reputation by alleging mishandling of 1928 funds and Alfred E. Smith campaign contributions.
Federal mediator James F. Dewey arrived from Washington by order of Secretary Frances Perkitg as workers at Chevrolet plants faced guards and pickets. Police and militia patrolled streets around the area while some workers were allowed to pass for work. One worker severely injured inside the plant and several police and demonstrators were hurt in skirmishes. reports described tear gas, bombs, and a tense stand as production faced disruption.
Funeral services will be held Monday at midday from St Pauls Memorial church for Capt G Keith Gordon 87 retired who died at his home 167 Groveland Place Gordon came to Texas over 50 years ago becoming known as a torian writer and model ship builder among his works a model of the Constitution is noted A totem pole relic from pioneer days is among his treasures He and his wife operated a Junction Texas venture earlier and he is credited with introducing blooded cattle and Angora goats to the area His nickname Owl Ranch later renamed Ranch of Good Cratus and he is survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Ethel Marge of Junction and two grandchildren
Judge F Raymond Gray begins a new term at Mason Court as cattle theft cases are reviewed by a grand jury. The event marks the start of sessions in Mason with ongoing investigations and upcoming assignments for the judge in the region.
San Saba Red Cross chapter reports a $60 contribution and a district total of $81990 in IOU transfers. County chairman H.O. Tiummins confirms the fundraising effort led by Lucy Walker, treasurer, with funds routed from district headquarters.
Bastrop County distributes about 80 000 in government soil conservation checks to farmers who cooperated in the 1936 program. Also notes plans for a large dam in the Orient, the Sungai river near Harbin, by the Manchukuo government.
Arch bishop L. T. Owen of the Church of England in Canada rides a Texas mission tour, stopping in San Antonio at the St. Anthony hotel. He stresses the need for news of God and grit in daily life as he travels from Wichita Falls to a Dallas diocese convention, accompanied by Bishop Jamie Moore.
In Monte Vista Garden Club on West Blossom Avenue residents will hear about horticulture and kitchen garden topics next Wednesday at 9:45 pm. Speakers will cover crops and home crafts as part of the club’s season program.
C A Gates of Dallas and Mission, former Southwestern Bell Telephone Company president, died at May Hidalgo hospital after injuries from a Thursday night incident. Mrs Gates remained in critical condition at the hospital following the same event.
Report notes a secret figure behind the Citizens league during a city bond election contest. Kercheville, league chair, says a go-between sought to influence the opposition to the 925.00 public improvements bond. Mayor Gunn and Sheldon cite pending attorney general ruling and district court steps as the case stalls.
February 2 from New York reports gales and high seas in the mid Atlantic. The American freighter Meanticut and 36 crewmen are battling heavy weather while the ship Waukegan stood by to assist after sending an SOS at 7 pm Sunday. All attempts to convoy the Meanticut to port were hindered by rough seas and gale conditions.
Roy Riddle aged 24 had waited five months in Bexar county jail for extradition to California. He waived extradition Tuesday after a Los Angeles man identified him in San Antonio, ending a Kansas City swindling warrant case.
The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association plans new legislation to aid law enforcement and fund prosecutions in the war against rustlers. Roy Autispeth of Wisconsin, president, urged a $25,000 fund to back motorized, modern turkey best employment opportunities in classifications.
The widow of a slain officer tells of the shooting, names two men under arrest, and says she believes if guilty they should face the electric chair. She recalls her husband Bill as a good man who never killed, and asks for justice in a case that left her widowed three months after her wedding.
President Roosevelt will broadcast to the nation from the White House during the twenty seventh anniversary celebration of the organization. His address will be transmitted Monday from the White House.
New York February 2 7 The Ave poultry market was at a standstill as the Schochum union slaughterers went on strike demanding higher compensation. Practically no poultry billing was done and no prices were quoted.
London reports at least six sailors killed as violent gales and blizzards churn northern European waters for over two weeks. The Swedish vessel Ranger P. Paulsson and another Swedish ship Albania are sunk or missing with all hands, and crews are presumed deceased after perilous conditions near Norway's southwest coast.
Wednesday services held at Bishland Park Presbyterian Church to observe the C. E. anniversary. Speakers include Baxter D. Greer and Ingab Aly Best presenting topics such as Youth's Greatest Possession and What Doz 16 Mean to a Teen. Licensed church notes and event details accompany the announcement.
A vintage editorial touts mixing a homemade cough remedy from a Noreng Pine concentrate obtained from a druggist. It instructs combining Vine extract, sugar, and water, bottle and sweet syrup, claiming relief, no cooking, long shelf life, and superior results to store bought remedies.
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