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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1940

Page

3

Honeymoon for Silven Herrick and George Lowther Ends Parents’ Opposition

Juliet Honeyo High developed romance with George Lowther, a 30 year old insurer, after habeas corpus battles over her freedom. They wed in a secret ceremony performed by Rev. Raymond Phelps after legal waivers in New Hampshire. Parents Walter and Mrs Herrick reportedly forgave the marriage but opposed the groom. The couple, seen honeymooning in a resort, shared first evenings at a local stove shop, with best man Hannes Schneider.

North Conway Silven Herrick George Lowther New York City Jon Bveen Walter Herrick Bileen Lowther Sila Raymond Phelps Willam Britton New Hampshire Hannes Schneider

Russo Bulgarian Treaty Signed and Trade Talks Reported

Moscow reports a three year commercial and navigation pact with Bulgaria, a trade treaty with China, and ongoing talks with Japan. Tass notes the Bulgarian accord secures broad market access and a most favored nation clause.

Moscow, Jin Russia Bulgari China Japan Tass

Hal Waller Named to Texas Hardware Group Post

Hal Waller of San Antonio was appointed to the necrology committee of the Texas Hardware and Implement Association. The group will hold its second annual convention and exhibit in Dallas from January 27 to 25.

Hal Waller Hel Waller San Antonio Texas Hardware and Implement Ate Ant da Dallas

New Job Seen for NLRB Aide in Roosevelt Circle

Washington January 6. One of President Roosevelt's trusted advisers reportedly seeks a new post for a National Labor Relations Board official whose work has drawn criticism before a House committee. The unnamed official may be moved, reassigned, or removed. Attorney General Murphy said Chairman William H. Mas dett was considered for a federal judgeship, likely on the Third Circuit. Administration leaders in Congress privately push personnel charges to deter potential changes to the Wagner Act amid three pending inquiries.

Washington Roosevelt Clearst House Frank Murphy J. Warren Masdett Third Circuit Court of Appeals Congress NLRB

Tull Offers Budget Plan to Balance Federal Spending

Ohio Senator Robert A. Taft outlined a plan to balance the federal budget within two years in a Chicago Bar Association address and national radio remarks. He proposed trimming agencies, cutting employees, and reorganizing government, plus a shift in budget handling as part of the program.

Chicago Robert A. Tull Ohio Coorster Chicago Bar Association National Radio Auhence Roosevelt Taft Um Books

Senate Probe Of Budgetary Needs

A Senate inquiry into national defense budget needs shows bipartisan support, with Senators urging independent review if necessary. Harrison and Tydings back delaying appropriations until a joint committee studies past and current expenditures for a real budget considering income and outlays.

Washington Jan Senate House Brow UD Mich Suse Borah R-Idahoy Prose Warrison Tydings Atd Harrison George D.-Ga Sali Ly

Congregation Spends Night At Salvation Army Citadel

The report describes the Salvation Army citadel at 212 East Commerce Street opening nightly to the homeless. Maj. Gilbert Jaynes leads services and urges charity as sleepers use church benches, some in ragged clothes, with a sign reading Christ Above All visible. Attendance is voluntary on service nights, and the church remains open nightly for warmth and shelter.

Salvation Army Citadel San Antonio Aured Gilbert Jaynes Salvation Army East Commerce Street Dereets Christ Ley Loto

Corpus Christi to Oppose Sea Train Line Hearing

Corpus Christi will protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission against Missouri Pacific and Texas Pacific railways extending sea-train line operations to Texas. A Galveston hearing is set for January 25, port director Col. L. M. Adams said. Byrd Harris warned the service would threaten water and rail transport economics and shift freight patterns.

Corpus Christi Corpus Christ Interstate Commerce Commission Missouri Pacific Texas Pacific ‘Railways Texas Galveston L. M. Adams Byrd Harris North Atlantic Seaboard

Verdict Delayed in Death of Girl in Sulphur Springs

Inquest verdict not expected for days in the shooting death of Juanita Tomlinson of Dallas found dead in a car outside Sulphur Springs. The 20 year old appeared slumped under the steering wheel with a pistol near the body and three forgery charges were disclosed by Dallas authorities.

Sulphur Springs Juanita Tomlinson Dallas Fred Pallas

Murder Confession Tells Of Trunked Body In Chicago Flat

Samuel de Lao, 49, confessed after eight hours of questioning to killing 63 year old Mellie Sharp whose body was found crammed in a trunk yesterday. He admitted to striking with a hammer during a quarrel with Mrs Sharp and tumbling the body into a trunk, then moving it to an alley near Wentworth Avenue and Thirty-Third Street. The victim was the mother-in-law of Cleota Sharp, 40, who shared the flat with them.

Chicago Jan John & Sullivan Samuel de Laos Mellie Sharp Lyunkr Sullivan Sai de Lao de Las

Referendum Bid Aimed at Restoring Prohibition in Texas

Dallas reports United Texas Days seeks a July primary referendum to restore prohibition to the Texas Constitution. Organizers plan petition drives to force the Democratic executive committee to place the issue on the ballot. Dr W D Bradfield cites roadhouses and drug stores as main pro prohibition arguments while Bishop Boaz notes long-awaited revival prospects.

Dallas United Texas UK Stste Democratic Executive Committee W. D. Bradfield Uqyor Control Board Ra, Boaz Methodist Church

Officer on Trial for Girl Slaying in Nesquehoning

Benjamin Franklin, suspended state tutor police corporal, goes on trial in a century-old county seat for the slaying of 14-year-old Joan Stevens as she sat in a police car. He and Private Edward Swatjs were in the front when she allegedly produced a pistol and threatened to blow their brains out. a volley fired with an improvised pistol killed Stevens.

Mauch Chure Benjamin Frankl Donn Stevens Franklin Edward Swatjs Joan Nesquehoning

Film Stars Wait On Divorces

Hollywood gossip notes that stars including Scarlett O Hara and Wuthering Heights leads are delaying divorces as they pursue possible marriages to be finalized within a month of dissolving current unions. Leigh Holtman files for divorce in London. Olivier co respondent rumors surface as Esmond files in Landon.

Dan B. Scarlett O'Hara Namig Olivier Olivier Jil Esmond Landon Tor

Local Bexar Scene Amid Odds and Oddities

John L Quinlan and Helen Pimentell stroll downtown while Maya club hosts Snow Ball. Gerry Smith practices bowling as Robert Zepeda builds tiny airplanes. An escape artist draws a crowd on Commerce Street and a Turk’s team struggles amid holiday upsets.

John L. Quinlan Helen Pimentell White Gerry Smith Robert Zepeda Commerce Street

Bill Powell Weds Starlet Diane Lewis at Nevada Ranch

Hollywood reports actor William Powell 47 married starlet Diane Lewis 21 at a ranch near Lag you a year. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace and attended by industry figures. Powell recently recovered from a serious illness and is returning to film work.

Hollywood Willian Powell Nevada Diane Lewis J. G. Lewis Ashly Park N. J Mickey Rooney Powell Miss Lewis Gru Justice of the Peace JD Hickman Aldden Well Lag Yraar New Edin

Schwab Death Linked to Aero Gadget Controversy

Pittsburgh reports claim Charles M. Schwab died amid rumors of a pocket gadget to control wing flow on airplanes. The device, a metal cylinder split lengthwise, allegedly tamed a stall risk but critics call it a speculative scheme tied to Schwab’s fortune and estate. Executors have not filed final accounts, and Schwab died September 1 in New York as his will is probated.

Pittsburgh New York Charles M. Schwab W. Panes Solaimal The Post-Gazette Howard Huginsy Schwab Andrew Carnegie Setrwil Edward Itdar Acre Vspala Apliys

Roller Derby in Final

The roller derby season peaks as San Abtonians face Californians in a final run for points starting Sunday at the Jauditorium. Originating four years ago, the league now includes units in Des Moines, Cleveland, and Say, with risks of injuries heightening as skaters circle the track. Jose Lopez, the renowned Mexican skater, joins San Antonio for the farewell featured week, bringing speed and agility to the showdown.

Jauditorium Action Uwills San Abtonians Leo Seliver Dex Moines Cieve Antonia Thamp Jose Lopez Mexico San Antonio Lopez Wistaney Gure

Canal Extension Meeting Called for Rio Grande Waterway

Corpus Christi January 6 The first Ri Grande Valley extension committee meeting will be held here Friday to plan extending the canal from Corpus Christi to the Rio Grande Valley. John H. Shary chairman will draft a brief for submission to the U S Army engineer at Galveston outlining the extension plan. The coast project is expected to be completed by early next year.

Corpus Christi Louisianns Texas Corpus Giris John H. Shary Missiou Shary Dstel US Army Galveston Corpus Chusti Rio Grande Villey Chelsti

Hypnosis case linked to sheriff reward and heiress claim

A flurry of sensational items occupies the page. A Texas sheriff faces a possible $750 reward in a murder case and an heiress alleges her doctor hypnotized her to extract money, while the American Weekly features Nijinsky’s comeback tale and global intrigue on Stalin’s camps as part of Sunday Light inserts.

Hellinel Finland V. Kisselev Waren Kisselev Hin Kisseler Fomorra

L. E. Cowling Dies at Corpus Christi at 71

L. E. Cowling 71 a longtime operator and solo figure in Mineral Wells Texas died at his home in Corpus Christi on Thursday He is survived by Dixie two daughters Miss Mary J Cowling a teacher at Texas Woman's College for Women in Denton and Mrs George W Truett of Wichita Falls two sons I E Cowling Jr of Houston and W Cowling of Corpus Christi and several grandchildren Funeral services and burial were to be held here Friday.

Possession of IRA Pamphlet Leads to Prison Term

In Kelpast Northern Ireland on January S-1P-Joseph Nevin was sentenced to 10 months in prison for possession of an Irish Republican Army pamphlet Prison Bars The prosecution said it contained statements intended to cause disloyalty to the king He also received a concurrent one year sentence for possession of a Ub caliber cartridge

Kelpast Northern Ireland Joseph Nevin Nevin

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