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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1935

Page

6

Stars Galore Compete In Houston Invitational Round

In Houston on February 19 former Houston area champions join top names in the 21st annual club invitation event. Defending champion Johnny Dawson leads a field that includes Gus Moresend Ossie Caron and other notable players from Dallas Tulsa and San Antonio as the 36 hole qualifying opens. In Robstown Robstown High clinches Nueces County title with a 77 to 23 victory.

Houston Houston Country Club Johnny Dawson Chicago Fiel Gus Moresend Anky Dallas Ith Witt Ossie Caron Leland Hamman Paris Te Reynolds Dallas Harry Todd Daldaz Jimmy McGonagill Ben Rogers Lomuie Wentland Halbert Grumbles San Antonio Aeamo Tentin Leagie F. Bokat Boertser Thompson Ie Hafler Grotze Wien Reinar Stricklin Roeluch Brewer Ash Cummins Erickson Ink Dlandican A Bokar No Slubberties A Brum Iaefer Marquardt Gallesher Livan Chevrolet Co Brie Rensen Studebaker Winerich Amtirn Rohan Demple Tous Zsfeste Angerann Contis Bethersin Sian Cein Ray Astonia Frem Gus Vevey Bee Ais Ieohner Shigtter Drarvy Menéy Zane Fee Has Copvell Conway Leon

Girl Goalers Triple Header In Cage Fray At One Woodlawn

A three game women s basketball card features the Gamfort Gypsies versus Barbera Sports in a Tuesday night at 7 30 program. The Gypsies are among leading contenders for the state title though a prior game was postponed by mayor illness. First game pits Blessed Sacrament from the Academic league against an all star Flores Morales squad. Second game matches Finch Gigarmen against Ninth Infante, with Comfort Barbera closing the program.

Gamfort Gypsies Barbera Finch Gigarmen Infante Five Comfort-Barbera

Six Broncs to Laredo Meet at Border Olympics

A six man Westmorland college track squad will carry the Broncs colors at the Border Olympics in Laredo Friday night. Coach Bob Myer announced the team, aiming to place against Rice Texas and other senior colleges. The lineup includes Jack Potter in the 100 yard dash and relays Fred Zuercher in the 20 yard hurdles Mardles Chafney Martin in the 440 yard dash and relays Morris Johnson in the high jump Earl Sikes in the relay and Eugene Gound in the relay.

Westmorland College Laredo Bob Myer Broncs Rice Texas Jack Potter Fred Zuercher Mardles Chafney Martin Morris Johnson Earl Sikes Eugene Gound

Public Service Jeaxyue Wins Class Doubles Title in Tenpin Meet

Diex Bere and Ed Brueer led Public Service Jeaxyue to the Class doubles championship in the annual tenpin tournament finale Sunday. The pair toppled rivals on the final squad to claim the prize as Wykatshe and Clwera settled second with 4203 pins. Reuben Scheeler’s quintet posted 971 for a strong showing as the event wrapped with a bowlers smoker and prize distribution announced by Secretary Klaus.

Diex Bere Ed Brueer Public Jeaxyue Louk Kobylin Combina Lion Heye Grimer Gla Wykatseh Cl Wera Tee Fermisan Anderson Big Work Ed Ant Bick Ag Claas Melek Wean Eagle Staion Alligre Oy Basi Thes Eiuner Treuter Zee Reuben Scheeler Elmer Schrinner Thomas Lloyd Butler Tiltvich Chaefer Reuben Sch Taptain LeRoy Leifecte Schmit Eis

Texas Senate: Aiko Bonus Payment Debates and Bills

In Austin on February a series of measures are debated. Senator Allin Shivers moves a resolution to petition Congress for a pay adjustment. Senator L. J. Sulak pushes a farm fee proposal. House committee considers a sulphur tax increase and a state planning board bill runs into Senate amendments. A revised penalties discussion affects Tejas prohibition enforcement. hearing on Spears sulphur tax continues. A February session item notes legislative confusion and potential conference committee actions.

Austin Congress Allin Shivers Port Arthur L. J. Sulak Lagrange B. J. Blackett Victoria Spears House Revenue and Taxation Aail J. Franklin Spears San Antonio Nore RB L Parker Toyah House James V. Allred Senate Conference George Molfeté Chillicotine Moffettania Tejas W. M. Craddock Quitman

Junior Birdmen of America column debuts in The Light

The Light publishes a daily Junior Birdmen of America column for Texas members from today adding to the Sunday page. It will cover flight squadron activities, answer member questions, and encourage correspondence between groups. A theater party at Artes and a San Antonio officer address are planned. membership is open to ages 10 to 21 with a 10 cent contribution.

Lightestines Birdmen of America Texas Foval Dowing the Light Broadway Fifth Street the Artes San Antonio Birdmer of America The Light Meanwailn Eir Menvesrshiy

Laredo Kidnap Suspects Free

LAREDO Feb 19 The famous bathtub kidnapping case ends with Ee Villarreal former Webb County constable and Thomas Rodriguez released after ten months in jail awaiting extradition to Mexico on kidnapping charges connected to the alleged abduction of Luis Lopez. Local authorities and state officials refused extradition. Both men had been held on $10,000 bonds and returned home to their families.

Laredo Ee Villareal Webb County Aid ‘Thomas Rodriguez Bathtub United States Hammond Houston State Department Mexico Villarreal Rodrigues

Machines At Expo Offer Skill Games And More

Chicago February 1 The coin turned exhibits reveal skill games as the main lure with tests of aim and luck. Machines include popcorn presses, candy and rides, weight, height and pulse checks, horoscopes, music, and miniature rail yard simulators. Several new electrified pin games showcase rapid changes in amusements at the exposition as crowds probe the machine maze. An explosion at the Southeast Missouri compress injured several. one man died and others burned.

Chicago Hayty Missouri James Coffman

Accident Damage Suits Are Settled

Two damage suits from a Corpus Christi highway crash on January 14 were settled for 8000 dollars. Ten months old Henry Collins was killed and his mother Ruby Collins injured. Defendants were F M Simmons and the Commercial Casualty Company, each suit listed at 25000 dollars. The child’s case settled for 4000 while the mother’s settled for 2000.

Corpus Christi High Henry Collins Ruby Collins Jseventh F. M. Simmons Beeville Commercial Casualty Company

Pringle May Face Trial in Houston

Robert L. Pringle, sought for a 1922 pitsonal guard robbery, was sentenced to 14 years for a New Gulf mail carrier robbery and may not face trial in San Antonio. A removal warrant to Houston exists, where he was sentenced, with concurrent terms noted. Also, seven typewriters were stolen from Floresville High School, according to Sheriff Carnes.

Pringle Houston Robert L. Pringle Pitsonal Guard Arts Ury Leavenworth Gulf Mail San Antonio W. Tt. Stith Jr U. 8 Smith Floresville High School A. B. Carnes Floresville Tersday

Forum Letter Attacks High Loan Interest in San Antonio

A reader denounces usury by money lenders in San Antonio claiming state law limits annual interest to under 10 percent, yet lenders charge 20 30 or 40 percent monthly. The writer notes banks turn away the desperate unless secured and warns of employer pressure on delinquent workers. KARL VON AGCHEN signs the letter.

Heitor the Alia Gri Joan Sharks San Antonio Simon Leerse Imavhe Wat Ispeling

Hoovers in Texas on Way to Home

Former President Herbert Hoover and Mrs Hoover left Wichita Falls by car this morning heading home to Palo Alto California. They spent the night in El Paso. The visit was noted by local Republicans and political figures in Texas with Governor designation mentioned for 1922.

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Campaign fundraising lags with four days left

With four days remaining in the drive for funds, the campaign falls short of its $10,000 goal. By Tuesday morning only $6,468 had been raised. Workers including Chester Simp, Tom Fortwood, Lab Ed gar and others are active in the effort.

Shor of Luneir Chester Simp Tom Fortwood Lab Edgar

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