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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1936

Page

13

Missionaries freed by Crown Prince in Ethiopia conflict

Two North American missionaries held in Gamo province southwest of Addis Ababa were ordered released by Crown Prince Asta Wosan. Rev Harold Street and Rev John Yrewin were under guard since January after refusal to depart the danger zone. Mrs Street reported they were treated well and would stay near Slama station, while the State Department in Washington said it had no official notification of the arrest.

Addis Ababa Gamo Asta Wosan Harold Street Paxton John Yrewin Toronto Sudan Interior Mission T. A. Lambie Ethiopia Street Mr. Trewin Slama Chencha Garné Province Addis Ababa Chilren Slane Shama Washington, D. C State Department Department

Attorneys on Bar Committee in Texas Education Probe

Two San Antonio attorneys A N Maurland and Charles H Jackson Jr serve on the Texas Bar Association committee on legal education and admission to the bar. The board approved resolutions criticizing the true false exam format at the University of Texas Law School and directing inquiry into teaching methods. President Henry P Burney called the move friendly criticism aimed at encouraging more stimulating, reasoning questions.

San Antonio Texas Bar Association University of Texas Law School A. N. Maurland Charles H. Jackson Jr The Bar Association Henry P. Burney State Association

Vidal Admits U S Air Aids Obsolete

Eugene L Vidal director of the commerce department aviation bureau testified before the senate aviation investigating committee that ground aids to aviation are obsolescent. He cited insufficient radio and lighting facilities and too few air fields as the bureau’s shortcomings.

Washington, D.C Eugene L. Vidal Commerce Department Aviation Bureau Senate Aviation Investigating Committee

Quill Receives Engraved Shovel at Ground-Breaking

Postmaster Dan J. Quill received an engraved shovel and its case after the San Antonio post office ground-breaking on September 14. The shovel bore the names of 14 prominent attendees, engraved by Charles Simmang, and was placed in Quill’s office for safekeeping.

Dan J. Quill San Antonio Quill Charles Simmang

Air Students Practice Chance At Fort Sam Demonstration

Advanced flying school students from Kelly Field on Tuesday were invited to estimate the slang of different ground components as the Third Infantry Brigade staged a demonstration at Fort Sam Houston. The brigade under Brig. Gen. A. T. Ovenshine formed a war strength battalion of almost 166 men.

Kellyfield Fort Sam Houston A. ‘T. Ovenshine

Air Romeo Weds Pombo Marries Maria Elena Rivera

Madrid reports Juan Ignacio Pombo wed Senorita Maria Elena Rivera amid aviators and Latin American diplomats. The ceremony in San Marcos followed a private municipal wedding three days earlier. Senora Concha Rivera reportedly withheld consent. Commander Genera Olivier served as best man at Cuatro Vientos air field.

Madrid Juan Ignacio Pombo Senorita Maria Elena Rivera Mexico Church of San Marcos Latin América Senora Concha Rivera Genera Olivier Cuatro Vientos

Aimee's Aide Poison Incident Near McPherson Firm

Vivian Denton publicity representative for Aimee Semple McPherson's Angelus temple was treated for poison after a despondent quarrel with evangelist boss. Denton said she took poison following a four hour argument over loyalty to Rheba Crawford. Denton fell after a push from McPherson, police reported. She was given emergency care and released.

Lor Angeles Vivian Denton Aimee Semple McPherson Angelus Temple Lieut Burt Corlies Miss Denton

Tax plan eyed to fund farm program and AAA debts

Administration experts study potential revenue ranging from 400 to 900 million dollars annually to finance a new farm subsidy plan and old AAA obligations. Roosevelt cites about half a billion needed, while House leaders anticipate smaller tax requests. Proposals include excise taxes on farm processing, broader taxes, and retroactive excess profits taxes to recover holdings. A married filer exemption cut could yield about 250 million annually. A 1935 Plymouth Deluxe Coupe is listed for 585 dollars in light ads.

Washington, D. C AAA Roosevelt Daughton Democrat North Carolina House White House Supreme Court

Fisherman fights for life after deadly Lake Michigan ice drift

Clayton Brown, 25, survived a brutal Saturday lake crossing after companions Claude Beardsley and Earl Cunningham died in a gale. Beardsley and Cunningham perished as Brown crawled seven miles over frozen shore ice toward safety. Cunningham attempted to save Brown and Beardsley, then died. Brown, saved by an Indian family, recalled the 4 hour struggle and his resolve to die on his feet rather than drift.

Charlevoix Mich Frh Clayton Brown Lake Michigan Brown Claude Beardsley Earl Cunningham Coast Guard Surfiay Beardsley Cunningham Lerpaulin Willlea

Tiny heir stamp collection for sale classified

A stamp collection is offered for sale in a small classified notice. Contact details not fully legible in the fragment. The ad notes items likely collectors’ stamps and asks interested buyers to inquire.

Ethiopian Front Reports Ethiopian Front Harassment

Ras Seyoum says Ethiopian forces cut the Adowa Makale road behind Italian lines while Haile Selassie reportedly returns to the capital after visits. Ethiopians deny defeats and prefer harassing Italian communications amid Makale fortifications. Italian communique claims nothing to report on either front.

Addis. Ababa Fel Ras Seyoum Adowa- Makale Ines Makalg Haile Selassie Dessgeveld Sidumo Klip Ras Desta Demtu Teele Hawarlate Harar Hves Makale Rome

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