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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1936

Page

12

Laymen's Banquet Set by Central Christian Church

More than 260 people are expected to attend a Laymen's League banquet at Central Christian Church north annex at 6 30 p m Tuesday. Rev Joh Bruce Dalton announced Herman Ochs will be the speaker. In Berlin a man named Frans Buess, 36, was executed for betraying military secrets.

Newly Discovered Hormone Benefits Women Past 45

An old ad claims a hormone deficiency causes irritability hot flashes and headaches at age 45 and older. It offers Zoak tablets from Rommers Drug Stores with a refund if not relieved after a month. A brochure titled For Women Who Want to Live is promised free from Zoak Co at 45th Street New York.

Zo-ak Rommers Avery Zoak CO BR West 45Th Street New York

Open Forum voices warn against civic harms to Travis Park

Readers discuss threats to Travis Park as a site of daytime recreation and alleged crime. They critique actions by local church and hotel interests, urging caution and indicating the park’s controversial status in San Antonio. The letter cites past proposals to post signs or improve lighting and condemns drastic measures as dangerous.

Travis Park Mor- Helan United States San Antonio Lafayette Park Washington Parshing Square Los Angeles

Railroads Sue to Kill Pension Taxes and Retirement

Washington January 7 Railroads led by 195 companies filed suit in the U S Supreme Court seeking a permanent injunction against 1935 pension laws taxing railroads and their employees for a pension fund and setting a retirement age at 6 years. The Pullman Company Railroad Express Agency and the Southern Express company joined the action.

Washington, D. C Columbia Supreme Court Pullman Company Railroad Express Agency Southeastern Express Company

Chamber Nominating Committee Names Candidate Pool

The chamber of commerce nominating committee selects a group of preferred candidates for 1626 office holders. The committee reports January 18 and the vote occurs January 23. Members include E L Clegg W W Mee Allister and Rev Arthur R McKinstry.

Tne Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee el, B. Clegg W. W. Mee Allister Arthur R. McKinstry

Feeble minded girl subjected to operation case unfolds

Miss Hewitt recounts years of abuse by her mother, a San Francisco case where a doctor performed an appendectomy and sterilization as the mother sought to control her daughter. Psychiatric notes place the girl’s mental age around 8 to 14 with an IQ of 68, fueling debate over consent and ethics amid allegations of coercion and family exploitation.

Miss Hewitt Lve New York San Francisco

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