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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1937

Page

4

Panorama of Palestine miniature exhibit aids pension fund

Skilled craftsmen assembled thousands of tiny pieces for the Holl Land exhibit, a Bible panorama of heroes in miniature. The display at 205 East Travis Street features over 2000 figures and countless tiny castles and homes, a Tuesday benefit for police and fire pension. Admission 25 cents for adults, 2 cents for children.

Holl Land Palestine Eas Travis Street Salvatore Josef Gauel

Cuero Well Provides Water and Gas for Park

February 11 Cuero officials report a municipal park well now supplies water for the swimming pool and abundant hydrogen sulphide gas. City plans to store the gas for heating the park clubhouse as the flow is diverted for gas use.

Cuero Cuero Municipal Park

Sinton to Erect War Dead Memorial

Sinton plans a memorial to World War II dead of San Patricio County to be built at the county courthouse. Sponsored by the Pioneer Women's Club of Sinton, a committee asks clubs and residents to donate to the project.

Sinton San Patricio San Patricio County Pioneer Women's Club of

Huntsville Plans Fete For Texas Independence Memorial

The Huntsville celebration centers on dedicating the new Sam Houston memorial museum. Prominent Texas figures will attend as speakers include Claude Teer accepting the building, Lt. Gov. Walter Woodal, and Attorney General William McGraw delivering the main patriotic address.

Huntsville Peb Mana Texas Lestile Samy Houston Bill McCraw Walter Woot Gontrol Claude Teer Dl L. Clerk Walker County Centennial Comission Sho Sat Walter Woodal William MclGraw

Five Die After Junk Plane Crashes in Berlin Street

A Junk airplane crashed on or near the busy Ellerstrasse in northern Berlin today, killing five persons and igniting gasoline that splattered over streetcars and pedestrians. Several bystanders were burned as the ship plunged onto the boulevard, disrupting early afternoon traffic and scattering burning fuel over a wide area. Nearby streetcars were doused by the flames.

Berlin Ellerstrasse

Milwaukee Rabbi to Speak on Troubled World Friday

Milwaukee Rabbi Sasel Hirshberg will speak at Temple Beth-Ki on A Troubled World Has Religion Failed. Frederick King will direct the temple choir. Rabbi Ephraim Frisch will speak on Merciful at 10:39 am Saturday.

Milwaukee Rabb Sasel Hirshberg Temple Beth-ki Frederick King Ephraim Frisch

Mother Tells of Clabman Slaying in Milwaukee

Milwaukee news reports the slaying of Clarence A Henkel 45 a prominent elm man shot during a savage fight with a cabin caretaker Leonard Ha 89 near the Milwaukee River 20 miles from the city The caretaker was held The mother Florence Grive 42 told her story as a sobbing witness and her 16 year old son was present The record notes the wife of an accountant was released after giving her account.

Clabman Milwaukee Wis Sinsi Lui Clarence A Henkel Elvman Milwaukee River Leonard Ha Florence Grihve

Senator Pope Finds Idaho for Court Plan

Senator Pope Denvernt Wahey appears as a rare Republican who supports the president’s reorganization plan in Idaho where pollsters say about 7 percent approve the Supreme Court question. Pope’s aides cited a halt they called the most camped state poll ever taken on the issue.

Pope Idaho Washington Denvernt Wahey Conpress Isis Popes Vmost Campers

Visiting Engineer Beaten and Robbed

Chauncy Gilbert, a visiting engineer, told police he was beaten and robbed of an undetermined amount by three men Wednesday night. He reported the assault occurred near Gilbert Way at the intersection of West Commerce and Zirsamora streets.

Chauncy Gilbert Zacalucas Sey Commerce Zirsamora Meg

Funeral for Mrs. Gertrude Friend Held in Dallas

Funeral services were held in Dallas for Mrs. Gertrude Friend 33 a resident of San Antonio for 10 years and widow of Joseph A. Friend. She moved to Dallas with her husband in November 1936 and died Sunday after residing in Dallas.

Dallas Geretrude Friend Joseph A. Friend

The Mare The Merrier Ef The Mare The Merrier

Animal Defense League officers called police to a corner at Zarantora and Delgado streets to find a gray mare. Officials Sayeeda and Dorsett boarded the car to hurry the end but fed the mare with friends, shucks, and grass while unsure how to proceed.

Gray Mae Animal Defense League Zarantora Delgado Sayeeda G. J. Dorsett

Highway Patrol Bill Backed by Dickison

AUSTIN Texas Representative P F Dickison of San Antonio backs a bill to enlarge the state highway patrol to 300 men He proposes an amendment to require patrolmen to patrol highways only and to enforce drivers licenses and inspect vehicles for mechanical defaults The bill would not earmark men for other duties if a stronger law is enacted.

Austin Pes San Antonio Texas Highway Patrol P. &. Dickison Dicklsob

Notable British Barrister Named to Defend Sutherland in Simpon Slander Suit

London reports Sir Paty Hastings KC has been chosen to defend Mrs. Joan Sutherland in Ernest Simpson's slander suit arising from gossip about Simpson's divorce from Wallis Warfield Simpson. The briefing of Hastings, a leading king's counsel, signals a keen legal battle over alleged defamatory remarks.

London Sir Paty Tick Hastings K.C Joan Sutherland Ernest Simpson Walls Warfield Simpson King's Counsel

Silly Tonlo Police Retirement Eligibility

Eighteen percent of the Silly tonlo police force are eligible for retirement per a Thursday survey. The force has 25 officers aged 61 to 70, including two at 78. There are 7 between 61 and 70, 108 between 41 and 60, and 40 to 70. Retirement age is 60 per rules. Simpson, ex-husband of the woman tied to Edward VII, challenges Mrs Sutherland at a fashionable Maynly Juncheon party.

Silly Tonlo Thunday Simpson Edward VII Sutherland Mace

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