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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1936

Page

3

Derelict Greek freighter rescued off Virginia coast

A Greek freighter Stefanos Costomenis, with 33 aboard, was abandoned in heavy seas about 90 miles off the Virginia coast after a rescue by the S S City of Newport News. The crew were taken off safely in a dramatic sea ordeal. Multiple vessels faced trouble in fog and rough weather nearby including the Gloucester fishing schooner Ingomar and tankers Gulthere and Beronne.

New York Coast) Guard North Atlantic Newport News Newpork News Robert BH. Wright Virginia Stefanos Costomenis Ingomar Gloucester Gudner Gulthteere Beronne Cape Hatteras President Hayes Dotar Tine Boston Harbor Bin

Wholesaler Seeks Processing Refund

Roy F Rand operating Enemy Wholesale Grocery Co of Little Rock Arkansas seeks $5000 refund from A A Mining Co of Kansas. The claim alleges payments over two years as agriculture adjustment and processing taxes were invalidated by the U S Supreme Court.

Liwyli Rock Arkansas Cikiminiy AAA Supreme Court of the United States Roy F.rand Wholeal Grocery Company Lite Rock

Debutante season social whirl lights up San Antonio

A flurry of elegant gatherings marks debutantes Betile Stevens Towne and Josephine Spencer in a sequence of lunches and teas at the St Anthony hotel and Bright Shawl. Notable events include Mary Davis's engagement announcement to Edward Hebert Austin, amid festive table settings, and a program featuring Shipley School and Brynhild theatricals. Guests include Mrs. B Johnston, Mrs. Clem Hein, and numerous local society figures.

Max Johson Clara Bancoast Mollie Hond Hayes Jyneheon William Flannery Katherine Richey Josephine Spepcer Frances Felder Margaret Ogden Mary Davis and Airs Frank G. Davis Edward Hebert Austin Hebert Olivia House of Nolte Svas Simi Crider Alamo Alice House of Combs Mazen Court of Enchantment Reyn Mary Elizabeth Davis Edward M. Austin B_ Johnston Clem Hein Cynthia Honey St. Louis Bushnell Apartments Johuster Bn the Daughters of the American Revolution B. Johnston St. Anthony Edwin L. Brundige George Johanson Hem Countess de Caen Mesdame Alton H.lark Menard Texas Clark Masai Edith Middleton Phoenix Aitz Hewlett McKinley Summit Avenue Plezy Hotel

Hearst Telegram Urges Jail for Journalists on Public Interest

Hearst cables to Representative Curley defend press rights and urge speedy passage of a confidentiality measure. He cites Martin Mooney of the New York American who chose jail over revealing sources in major rackets. The House judiciary subcommittee weighs hearings on the Curley bill.

Washington, D. C William Randolph Hearst Edward W. Curley Democrat New York Curley Santa Monica Calif House of Representatives W. R. Bearst Hearst Martin Mooney New York American Informatia New York City House Johny E Mailer Arkansas Curley Bii Stlenty Feders Court

Utica gas explosion fear after new blast shakes city

Utica, N Y faced a second underground gas blast as fire chief Sullivan warned of more blasts. A previous explosion injured two and prompted evacuation of the business district. National guardsmen kept bystanders away while utilities tried to stop the gas leak near the Main Street area. Flames and smoke reemerged beneath pavement as responders checked for further dangers.

Utica Utice Joseph Sullivan National Guardsmen Polie Alca “As and Electric Company Mluraingting Gaz Palloe Nicholas Dell Nation First National Bank

Gas Tax Evasion Probe Widens Across States

An extended inquiry by the state Department of Finance and Taxation broadens a gas tax evasion case. Commissioner Dancey Fort says the probe covers fuel mislabeling as kerosene at independent Texas Louisiana Oklahoma Arkansas Kentucky refineries and shipment to Tennessee bootleggers, bypassing the 7 cent gas tax.

Wnaseville Gin State Gam— Missioner Dancey Fort Tennessee Fort Texas Louisiana Oklahoma Arkansas Kentucky

WPA Grants Totaling 48432 for San Antonio and Bexar County

Grants totaling 48432 for San Antonio and Bexar county were approved by WPA officials. The largest, 27785, funds city storm sewer construction, with city matching 2249 and about 173 workers. Additional grants support school and grounds improvements, county school projects, sanitation efforts, courthouse work, road upgrades, and new school buildings benefiting 440 workers.

San Antonio Bexar County WPA Hoffiman County Lock Hill County Gillespie County Ban Saba County Floresville Ypalson Devine Beny Furniahe

FDR to Become Knight of Pythias

President Roosevelt will be inducted into the Knights of Pythias in a ceremony this afternoon in the diplomatic room of the Henze building. Sydney G. Harnett leads thirty six members from the Columbus lodge of New York City to conduct the service.

Washington, D. C Prealdent Roosevelt Knights of Pythias Ite Henze Calumbus Lodge New York City Sydney G. Harnett

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