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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1937
Page
3
In a tale recounted by hostess Miss Maxwell to interns in New York, Mrs Simpson, while in Paris, advised England's king to keep busy by hanging Italian paintings. The king, told to defend the faith, attended church the next morning as Miss Maxwell described.
Highway crews battled heavy snowfall to reach James Painter a 6 year old from DeMotte and other workers trapped by snow in the Grand Canyon area. Similar teams were attempting to reach a surveying party of 25 in Rock Valley and 13 marooned people, all amid scarce food and deteriorating conditions.
The case of Mrs Lilly Mageean is on trial in Federal District Court for the second time on a charge of bankruptcy law violation. A prior trial in December ended in a hung jury after 24 hours of deliberation. The government alleges she failed to list assets and concealed assets from her trustee when filing for bankruptcy.
Alabama governor Dibh Graves declares he will not abandon Christmas as parolees break their pledges more this year. He cites faith and the Bible while addressing parole progress and the impact of holiday views on justice in Montgomery.
Tuesday evening Mr and Mrs Conis Schreiner host a dinner in Kerrville honoring Miss Katherine McGowan of New York. Mrs N S von Phul's sister guest. Kerrville couples Elizabeth Watts and Jamie Bitz Simionson wed in early evening at St Peters Episcopal Kerrville and Enning Avenue home ceremonies follow. Debutante lunches at St Anthony hotel feature Miss Natalie Belle Lee and others. Numerous society arrivals, engagements, and upcoming dances fill the week.
MADISON Wis Jan 5 Dr Glenn Frank faces a board of regents clash as removal hearings loom after Chairman Harold M Wilkie calls for a swift disposition before the new legislature convenes one week hence Frank seeks a delay but has not confirmed secured votes The dispute centers on the university's future and funding headed to lawmakers once they assemble.
The article notes British concerns over Italian forces in Spain during the civil war. It cites estimates of 10,000 Italians arrived, 4,900 at Cadiz, and 6,500 by Christmas. It discusses the Mediterranean accord and fears over intervention, with Britain weighing actions after a non intervention conference.
Cushge Refining and Gasoline company ended a four day shutdown today in Cushing Oklahoma. Officials announced a five cent hourly wage increase for all 190 employees ending labor strikes and labor disputes. The refinery’s shutdown had lasted until last Tuesday according to company statements.
New York January 4. Striking seamen and the American Gleamship Owners Association urged the federal maritime commission to use its authority to intervene and obtain a referendum to settle the dispute. The appeal was made through John Law Jensen secretary of the joint striking committee.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reported confusion and inconvenience from community changes in standard times and urged Congress to amend the Standard Time Act to fully effectuate its purpose to establish the Standard Time of the United States.
Texas Rangers filed four gaming complaints Tuesday in Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt's court. The accusations name Ray Passmore and others from Clifton to Whittier streets, connected to a Jamaica club raid Monday night.
The school board authorized architects to draft plans for a 20 room school at West Side to relieve district congestion. The $160,000 building was approved after a Tuesday vote, with Superintendent J. Gochran stating it will ease overcrowding in districts 7, 8, 21, and 32. The board also directed the business office to solicit bids for the site.
Houston January 5 The Texas Prison board announced actions to reduce repeat offenders by reforming prisoner handling in 1937. Chairman W A Paddock said aims include housing strategies and new standards to lower recidivism. Two resolutions were proposed: create a prison service commission to classify guards and applicants by fixed standards, and appoint a general manager with two board members to develop unit privilege systems.
A Basque defense committee announced five German pilots were shot down over Spain during the uprising. One pilot was identified as Adolf Hermann of the Nazi air corps. A sixth pilot bailed out and was captured after landing safely by parachute.
Police sought two girls who left home to attend a picture show and did not return. Mrs. Geo Mon ree, 2614 West Main, said her 11-year-old daughter Sisse has been missing since Sunday. Josephine Courtney, 19, of 923 Ash Street, also left for a show and has been missing since Monday.
The highway commission opened bids today on twelve county projects totaling 1,205,951 dollars, plus the January program estimated at 400,000 dollars. Low bidders include Refugee on Highway 113 and Trial by Tryal on Highway 44 near Snarl, with Heldenfels Bros. and others bidding on grading and structure work in Victoria and Rockport.
Mississippi officers hunted two men who abducted Solon Snowden 18 of Shreveport after stealing his uncle, a Jackson filling station attendant, Wr. Ferguson, and Snowden were abducted last night. The suspects reportedly forced Snowden from Stowden’s car near Feliciana, tied him in a house, and fled toward Meridian.
E. P. Arneson plans a talk at 7:45 Wednesday evening at 115 Taybor Street, home of Mrs. H. G. Carter, discussing Sweden’s current economic issues and modernization.
Mrs A D Shelvin of 223 East Pyron Avenue was treated at Robert B Green Hospital Tuesday after being stabbed in the right leg. The assailant and exact circumstances are unclear from the report.
The Bin Antotdo Little Theater marks its eleventh season with a record 1157 members, up 236 from last year’s 851. Subscriptions reach 5004 to date, with 3400 last season, plus ticket sales to nonmembers and 4000 in theatrical equipment added to the workshop. Officers include Weeden Nichols president Mrs Milton Navs first vice president Leslie Senya second vice president Gilbert Lang secretary AH Cadwallader treasurer Marg J. Prancis chairman of membership campaign.
The federal agency plans 28 million dollars of PWA projects in Texas aimed at keeping several thousand workers employed through March. Montgomery, the state PWA director, said no new projects will start after June 30 unless Congress extends the agency.
M. M. Hecrg Fill will speak on A Plan for Greater Say Antonio at a Bin Antonio Lions Club meeting in the Gunter hotel Wednesday. Miss Carter Hensley to play violin, artanr E. Biard named chairman.
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