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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1937
Page
11
In Chelan Washington 48 year old Mrs Retta Freeman vows to finish her spending spree totaling about 200 dollars amid creditor harassment. She points to her hoarded possessions and says she may hire a radio as she nears the end of her spree while the town plans a Dr Townsend memorial revolving pension drive.
Five people were charged after a fatal shooting at a Dunalusonville Louisiana night club. The incident involved a 16 year old girl, Genevieve Legion, whose death prompted authorities to arrest Cleo Miller Simon Melancon Lo geng Milsna Ralph Falsetta and Lailise Watson in connection with the case.
Carson City report states a search party formed for Eerl Lanear led by Ralph Ottini aimed to begin the trek after a mountain storm subsides. Laneaz, a 22 year old carpenter, and his family, including a young daughter, are reportedly in peril as snow and cold hinder rescue efforts.
Police raided a private residence believed to hold an unlawful Catholic service. Several shots were fired as worshipers tried to flee. one woman died and multiple people were wounded or arrested, including a priest and about 70 Catholics.
Mussolini's 25-year-old nephew married Shyla di Rosa in the parish church near Villa Vorlonia. Premier Mussolini attended the ceremony as in the wedding of his eldest son Viktoria last Saturday, keeping the event within the Rome residence circle.
Robert Burnside, 52, a rehired merchant from Durango, Cola, who arrived with his wife on Thursday, died at a tourist camp last night after a heart ailment following an attack.
A collage of quotes from Edna Wallace Hopper Abdul Aziz Washington and Wesley Tuggies discusses religion media and culture. The piece contrasts church pew attendance with Sunday newspapers the canyon admiration by Hopper the farming rehab view by Wallace and Tuggies call for broader film audience attention.
In Mexico City on February 8 19 the rescue of nine people followed a shark infested sea crash after a U S Navy seaplane fell near Acapango harbor. Rear Admiral Ernest J. King and eight others were aboard and were being escorted toward Panama when the incident occurred.
A Corpus Christi man was jailed on pending charges in connection with the deaths of BE. Lynnville of Lexington and H. W. Wamsell of Omaha as they were struck stepping from a downtown curb and injured.
Premier Senjuro Hayashi announced a five plank program toward peace in the Orient after a two hour cabinet session. Critics called the policy abstract and vague but Hayashi warned that hostile parties would meet hostility.
Authorities probed a plane crash over a farm community near Louisburg North Carolina as four occupants perished. Victims identified include Arthur Conn president of a Akron Ohio motor sales and taxi company Daniel L Treen of Akron vice president of the firm pilot Chet of Akron and Aliss Carolina Tiasey of Miami Florida.
New York report says Major Green a 19 year old man charged with strangling Mrs. Mary Robinson in her Jackson Heights apartment will plead insanity. Police note Green's sisters prepared to enter the defense. Also included are Treasury financial figures showing receipts expenditures and gold assets for the month and fiscal year.
Washington reports mixed manufacturing trends with a rise in horse related goods like wagons and vehicles, while horseshoe production shows a marked decline. The Census Bureau bulletins indicate a shift in 1935 activity, reflecting broader industrial changes in the capital.
Dr. F A Buschel of the University of Texas bureau of business research notes the seasonal adjusted composite business index rose from 522 in November to 525 in December. The December 1935 index shows an 82.2, about a 13.7 percent year over year gain. Department store sales led gains, with employment and payrolls up modestly while car registrations and oil output varied.
In Prague Feb the French prime minister Leon Blum told Lidove Noviny that there could be no war in Europe today that could be militarized. He blamed historical mistrust and insisted a general settlement is the only path to lasting peace for Europe and the world.
The Daily Express reports 2000 men and women arrested in a renewed crackdown against oppositionists in Russia. Stalin, aging and wary of his health, allegedly plans an early Soviet Congress meeting in Moscow to name a successor as the purge intensifies.
Norfolk reports the trawler Clinton in distress 130 miles northwest of Cape Henry with engine dead and lifeboats unusable. The Sebaza cutter arrived at Hampton Roads towing the disabled Morganine freighter as rescue ships stood by the scene.
Theft incidents listed include a pistol, hat, and clothing from Logan Mims at 1014 West Laurel. Other reports name Te Middleton, Matisville, and D. Bailey at 1108 Rast Ehnira Street with linen clothing, Joe L. Hill at 219 Aus ti strest with a case of beer, Puritan laundry at 418 South Flores with clothing, and Philip Vakey at 111 Jefferson Street with watch and fountain pen.
SHILHVEPORT LA Feb 3. Parish officers sought motive today for the killing of J. G. Graham a Texas & Pacific railroad employee found yesterday in his tax car bunk room with five pellets in his back. Henderson 27 Jefferson Texas surrendered voluntarily and was held pending investigation.
Hollywood Calif Feb 8 Comedian Parkyakarkus stage name of Harry Rinsky or Hany Rinstain and actress Thelma Lends formerly Thelma Goodwin wed quietly with a few friends attending the ceremony The couple known for radio and screen work tied the knot in an intimate private service
Governor Alfred urged a joint celebration February 22 in Austin marking Washington's birthday and Arbor Day. The plan calls for tree planting and patriotic exercises with Banting and Patriolle listed as organizers.
An evening dance event led by Della Dona is slated for Tuesday at Muedols. The program includes a performance by Willette and features a preh. and ft 12-1 Advi at the venue, with HD. clue noted.
A damaged report from Memphis Mississippi describes a record flood crest along the Mississippi River. The Greenville Rotary Club condemns unwarranted predictions and calls for accountability to prevent repeats. A Washington area urge urges delta citizens to resume business while Army mobilization discussions concern up to five thousand residents near the river.
Henry John L. Lewis plans to return to the coal industry battleground to push for higher wages and shorter hours for the United Mine Workers. He will join the coal dispute February 17 as miners gather in New York to present operators with their wage demands for a new contract.
The body of FR. M. White, 59, of Meadow, Terry County, was brought here as funeral plans were made. He was killed on the Dallas Port Worth highway when struck by an automobile while delivering refreshments to his family in a parked car.
Retired Chickasha oil man Gerald Bednar, who moved to San Antonio for health, died Sunday at his son Wilham Behar’s home in Pearsall Texas. Survived by his son, Mrs. Gertrude Bednar, and five grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday in Chickasha.
Nation mourns Elny Rook a longtime world figure and diplomat who served in cabinets of Wilson McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Funeral services set for Hamilton College Clinton New York with burial in Clinton. Died early Sunday after a long career spanning postwar years.
A liquor administrator Bert Ford said juries were not responsible for failing to convict violators. He noted in larger cities juries issued large fines and jail sentences, and cases often settled before juries after repeated refusals of leniency.
Austin reports Texas university students press for a state funded chain of bookstores to supply textbooks at wholesale prices plus a handling fee. The bill, supported by Senator Clay Cotten and Representative Lonnie Allsup, aims to stock all state higher learning institutions. Several students back the measure as a way to lower costs.
In Silver Take Oregon two trappers discovered a large elk skeleton in a high desert area. The find sparked discussion as elk are rare visitors to this part of the state.
An advertisement extols Dr Lyon's Tooth Powder as 100 percent powder cleansing, claiming superior whitening and stain removal compared to toothpaste. It touts dental benefits, enamel safety, breath freshness, and cost efficiency, urging regular home use and dentist endorsement.
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