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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1938

Page

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Roosevelt Promotes Generals in Army Reorganization

President Roosevelt promoted several officers on War Secretary Woodring's recommendation. Col Robert M. Dantard, chief of staff for the Sixth Corps area, to major general. Brig Gen James A. Woodruff, Hawaii coast artillery commander, to major general. Brig Gen Frank W. Rowell, Atlantic center commander, to major general.

Washington Roosevelt Harry 4 Woodring Robert M. Dantard Sixth Corps Chi- Creo James A. Woodrill Fort de Fussy Hawaii Hawaiian Coast Artillery Frank W. Rowell Fare Delesseps Canal Atlantic Center Panajap

Hungarian Officer Roland dé Utassy Arrives in San Antonio

Maj Roland dé Utassy, military attache at the Hungarian embassy in Washington, is due in San Antonio Friday afternoon for visits to Fort Sam Houston and Randolph Field. He will witness a review Saturday morning and plan to serve Saturday afternoon.

S. A Roland Dé Utassy Washington Sam Antonie Fort Sam

Hospital Group Plans 1988 Texas State Hospital Association Convention

San Antonio Hospital Courier reports Mary Jastrow president and Aygrer Peel convening to secure the 1988 Texas State Hospital Association convention. The event is planned for Houston Martel and dates not fully legible but set for a late week. Local ads indicate a call to action for convention marketing and attendance.

Texas State Hospital Association San Antonio Hospital Courer Mary Jastrow Aygrer Peel Mannker Chamber of Commerce Houston Martel

Shuffled Publisher Dies in Batavia at 99

Gert Smith Griswold, 99, publisher of the Hatayta Daily News and original member of War Associated Dress, died last night in Batavia New York. The longtime newspaper figure helped shape regional journalism and civic life for decades.

Batavia N.Y Gert Smith Griswold Hatayta Daily News

Flood Threat Near Okene and Arkansas River

Flood danger rises as Sir Francis River nears flood stage near Okene and near Kennett Missouri. Labor crews reinforce dikes with sandbags while residents flee lowland areas along the Red River and near Garland City as the river crests to dangerous levels.

Little Rook Arkansas Sir Francis Missouri Kennett Pallon Arkassag Hank Red River Prltan Garland City Garland Jessenet

Gash land to low ceiling in Central Arkansas floods

In Arkansas near White and Cache rivers, towns formed a lake as flooding forced 23,000 residents from homes. National Red Cross officials estimated up to 600,000 wires flooded and 50,000 more might evacuate as waters rose and receded.

Arkansas Los Angeles Crasfield Biscoe Thomas Joy Cache Grosse Point Mich Jon George Albert, Evans National Red Cross

Ex-Kidnap Victim Jailed for Drinking in Wisconsin

Port Washington report outlines Olive Boveta once linked to a famed kidnapping by John Henry Bendlord. The article notes she was jailed for driving while intoxicated amid a string of deteriorating facts and mixed identities.

Port Washington Wis Olive —_Boveta John Henry Bendlord Nere Tadey Marcia New York Caitynir Chales Chartes 5 Ross Last Smaver

United States Refuses Evacuation Move in China

Defies Japanese demand for expulsion of Americans in central China. US note affirms right to live and work anywhere in China, citing protection of citizens and property amid wartime strain. Missionaries constitute most American residents. Tokyo and diplomats discuss safeguards and obligations.

Hankow Gnina United States Yowan China Nelolas Josegh Otivo Tklo Central China War Tokio Duictet

Parole Group Elects Leaders At Southwestern Conference

John Alderman of Wortly Porday was elected president of the newly formed Southwestern State conference of federal probation and parole officers. Angus La. McAulay of Denver named cemetery, next meeting invited from Fort Worth, Little Rock and Hot Springs. St. A. Clmppnil of Washington spoke on the new probation law effective July 1. Tulsa probation officer J. R. Small urged private industry cooperation for jobs. Paul Seldier of New Orleans stressed social work agencies for families of violators. Jackie cancer in actor faces four SWALLOWs PIN Months speeding. Shirley Moore reported a 65 mile per hour driving incident and swallowinng a bobbie.

John’ Alderman Wort Wortly Porday Reed Canart San Antonio Angus la. McAulay Denver Fort Worth Fille Rock Hot Springs St. A Jackie Cancer Shirley Moore Rober B. Green

Joy Piers Victim in Pasadena Flight Tragedy

A small monoplaned aircraft crashed killing Joy and her passenger James F. Piers, 22, of Pasadena, amid pilot uncertainty and a low ceiling. Joy, widow of the late secretary treasurer of the Packard Motor Company, was piloting the craft when it fell. The accident occurred on a Wednesday in January, with weather conditions contributing to the loss.

Joy James F. Piers Pasadena Gon Ie Packard Motor Company

Weather filled with jumbled place names and dates

Fragmented weather notes list numerous towns and regions with unclear dates and events. The garbled OCR mentions locations like Moab, Ark, Texas, Oklahoma, and New York, interspersed with irregular terms and stray numbers, yielding a chaotic snapshot of a weather page.

Gable Threat Maker Seized In 1000 Extortion Plot

Federal agents seized 30 year old farmhand Gaylord Forsyth of Fond du Lac after a 1000 extortion note to Clark Gable was traced to him. Forsyth claimed Mrs. Alice Schnetter signed the note and denies knowledge, saying he forged her name out of spite while she ignored his advances.

Pocahontas Towa Heb Gaylord Forsyth Clark Gable United State District Attorney Federal Bureau of Investigation Fonda Tawa Gable Alice Schnetter Whch Ste Forsyth

Manifold Fails to Check Blazing Well Near Edinburg

A blazing well near Edinburg could not be controlled after a manifold installed by Patton and the fire team dropped into the cratered surface. Firefighters resumed efforts to extinguish the blaze using explosives as debris covered the site.

Edinburg Patton Sasser

Man slugged robbed and left in ditch in San Antonio

Joe Ward of 393 Regent Street was found in a drainage ditch near Espada Mission Road at 5 30 am. He was treated at Robert B Green hospital with exposure shock and possible pneumonia. Investigators say his pockets were emptied and the purse missing after a sack filled with sand was used to slug him. A separate incident saw Teresa Mendoza beaten and robbed of 10 dollars near Laredo and Durango streets. Police aid provided at Robert B Green hospital.

Salidbugger Ban Antonian Robert B. Green Joe J. Ward Regent Street Go Dlich Sdin JSON Field Purse Starleup Espada Mission San Antonio Ward Sherrif Vernonsehneider Teresa Mendoza Morales Street Laredo Durango Mendoza Robert B. Green Hospital

Big Love Costly to Wealthy Woman in Court Case

Mrs. Mary Minette, 29, testified in superior court that her love for Daryl Evans, 24, cost her $4000 after she was gutted by the affair. Witness Kathteen Nancy Evans said Minette confessed she could not stop loving her husband. R. H. Rhodes, of New Castle, Pa., represented Minette. she is estranged from Waldo W. Minette, owner of a meat markets chain. Mr. and Mrs. Evans married in 1932, have five children, and separated July 15.

Los Angeles Mary 2. Minette Daryl Eyans New Castle Sawyer Minette tValdo W

Black Man Executed for Killing Couple at Ellenville

There were no claimants today for the body of Charles J. Brown, 99, who died at Sing Sing in an electric chair for the double murder of Mr. My and Mr. Isadore Handleman in Ellenville during a robbery. Brown, described as a Black man, spent eight months in the passing house without visitors and did not name the preacher he claimed was his father. He died while attempting to force his time.

Olsthing Nly Charles J. Brown Ellenville Brown

No Division Tet War Set

The Second division will land a force of about 5000 men to the Leon Springs military reservation. On Monday the Third brigade and Second Field artillery brigade move to Camp Hulls Mandy for day drills. Division headquarters and special troops go to Camp Bullly Monday afternoon for exercises, and the division holds stakes exercises Tuesday. The troops return to the array past Tuesday afternoon.

Leon Springs Miliary Reservation Camp Hullls Camp Bullly

Three people injured in early morning auto incidents

Three persons were injured in separate early morning auto incidents. Menk, 65, was run down at South St Marys street and treated at Robert B. Green Hospital. A taxi driver W A Lindsey, 24, and salesman M Armstrong, 25, were hurt near Nogalitos and South Flores. Lindsey was trapped and needed door removal. both were hospitalized with Armstong suffering a fractured arm.

Menk Rogses Vell ‘Avenue South St. Mary's Street Robert B. Green Mek J. J. Klevenhagert Loseys Frio City Road M. ©. Armstrong Saly Francisco Street W. A. Lindsey Howard Street

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