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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1936

Page

2

Former deputy county clerk on theft and embezzlement charges

Indictment in a Criminal District Court accuses a 3-year deputy county clerk of theft by balfae, theft, and embezzlement. The state planned to present a straight theft over eight dollars and sought beer license payments tied to unlawfully obtained licenses. Witnesses testified license money was paid and not returned, with officials admitting receipt of funds and misplacement in county clerk accounts.

Dillard Coy Baflae Corts R. B. Marguewita Indianola ‘Street Larry Jeffers Criminal Distries John Eber Jettorney Tuck Chapin Dave Watson Paul J. Xiiday Gay George W. Huntress Jr W.R. Beasumler

Girl Evangelist to Preach Daily in City Tabernacle

Miss Christine Ruberg an evangelist from Los Angeles announced Thursday she will preach each evening at 1 30 p m at the Puli Gospel Tabernacle 1707 Carton Terraer She has preached in 40 states and completed work in Canada since age 12 She is accompanied by her sisters Ruth and Vernon Riberg

Christine Ruberg Los Angeles Leach Puli Gospel Tabernacle Carton Terraer Soun Canada Ruth Vernon Riberg

Second Division Review Saturday at Fort Sam Houston

The second division renewals hold a review at Arthur Mac Arthur Grld Fort Sam Houston at 3:30 a.m. Saturday. Brig. Gen A Z Ovenchine will review the troops with Brig. Gen Hobert G in command.

Arthur Mac Arthur Grld Fort Sam Houston A. Z. Ovenchine Hobert G.1

Farnsworth Kirkpatrick Delights Society With Concert

Farnsworth Kirkpatrick sang a varied program at the Bright Shawl with Pauline Washer Goldsmith at the piano, performing selections by Borodin and Ra hen Silberta and an encore of Victor Herbert. Society guests in velveteen gowns and feathered hats filled the tea rooms while debutantes and notable locals attended lunches, art displays, and multiple social teas hosted by Mrs. Flannery, Mrs. FitzGerald, Mrs. Ridder, and others. The program featured oil paintings by Paul Rhoda Cock and a notable gathering of prominent society figures from Dallas and surrounding areas, with Chi Omega and Kappa Alpha Theta events planned for mid-January.

Clara Pancoast Farnsworth Kirkpatrick Prano Bright Shawl Pauline Washer Goldsmith Boro Vin Kathleen Blain Clarke Rahen Silberta Victor Herbert Adolph Wagner Herman Rehuchard T. H. Flannery B. J. Fitzgerald Fort Worth J. Ridider Walter Dan‘ham D. B. Mar Hndate Harry Braight John Ciadidis Quest John J. Matthews Mosentimne Browne Wilson Joseph Washington T. G. Duckworth Alites Cadwallder Chester Kilpatrick Everett Wilson Mary Davis Roxana Barclay Paul ‘Rhoda Cock

Debutante Plans and Society Echoes In Fort Sam Area

The society notice recounts debut activities and upcoming weddings as families like the Sanfords and Littles host gatherings. It highlights a mystery engagement from a debutante circle and plans for a spring gala at Fort Sam Houston with names such as Miss Myrtle Lampasas and Miss Adaline Little referenced amid travel plans and social visits.

Italian Forces Push Reinforcements to Africa

Rome reports Italian troop movements increasing in North and East Africa with about 400,000 men ready for deployment. The Val Pusteria division heads to Eritrea for mountain fighting as new divisions prepare, while Mussoini shows a million-man army at full strength amid celebrations for Queen Elena’s sixty third birthday.

Rome Ihaly East Africa Geneva Leage of Nations Italy Mediterranean Val Pusteria Eritrea Preky Musso- Mn Elena

S. A. Reserve Bank Re-elects Officers

Officers of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank and its El Paso and Royston branches were re elected at a Thursday meeting in Dallas. M Crump was named managing director and W B Bagie cashier. J H Frost, president of the Feast National Bank, was elected to the Federal Advisory Council.

Offcers San Autonio Federal Reserve Bank Dallas Dallas Bank EF Paso Royston Brauchys M. Crump W. B. Bagie Dillas J. H. Frost Feast National Bank Federal Advisory Council

Drunken Driving Complaint Filed Against Aubrey Halen

A complaint charging driving an Automobile while intoxicated was filed Thursday in Justice of the Peace Cortigan's court against Aubrey Halen, 26, of 431 Florida Street. Halen was arrested by City Policeman M. Galan Wednesday in the 700 block of Fredericksburg. Witness Zims, 1233 West French Place, is named in the complaint.

Justice of the Peace Bar Cortigan Aubrey Halen Aga Florida Street Harlen M. Galan Fredericksburg West French Place

Attorneys to Speak at Townsend Rally in San Antonio

Mor ris and Grover Lee Bricket, attorneys, will speak at a Townsend rally at Lindbergh Park in San Antonio at 780 p m Friday. A festive program is planned with a streetized portion.

Townsend Lee Bricket Grover Morris San Antonio Townsend Ehihs Lindbergh Park

Berlin Telephones and Distilled Film Production Notes

Teving Ayn depaats Hollywood from New York to check on Follow the Fleet progress. He wrote the mass score for the new Astaire Rogers musical. Permanent wearing and beauty work are listed in Classification 86. Light classified ads appear in the issue.

Teving Ayn Hollywood New York

Ethiopian Front Reports Italian Setback In Dolo Region

Well informed sources said today Ethiopia has repelled a large Italian advance in the Dolo area after an engagement involving nearly 100000 troops. Ras Desta Demtu commanding the southern forces telegraphed a new Italian attempt to push from Dolo toward Bidamo province had been frustrated. Sixty thousand Ethiopians defeated 16000 Italians and 28000 Somalis in the Dolo region with Italians abandoning the Tembien northern front. Government communique called the retreat precipitous. Emperor Haile Selassie urged mobilized forces to avoid pitched battle and use patient, harassing tactics rather than mass attacks, warning against body assaults.

Addis Ababa Jen Dolo Ras Desta Demtu Mella Selassie Tlalian Afrigan Rift Valley Bidamo Tembien Makale Addis Ababa Ani Debra Tabor Rerler Haile Gelassie Jendera

Dormitory Nears Completion at Southwest Texas Teachers College

SAN MARCOS Jan 8 The new 135000 girls dormitory will be finished about March 1 and ready for occupancy when summer school opens in June. A 4040,000 building program is set to launch Feb 1, excluding the dormitory, including a women’s gym boys’ dormitory Evans field grand stand and related improvements.

San Marcos Southwest Texas Teachers’ College Luther Hill Evans Field Menta

Cigarette Thieves Still Active Here

Report says cigarette thieves remain active in San Antonio. They struck a site on Wondlawn Avenue and Rock, taking a quantity of cigarettes and $2 in tickets. A. E. Vasery of Brackettville reported thefts from a hotel room and free room, totaling about $4.

San Antonis Atlantic and Fae Site Téa Company Iddt

Cardus Helps Women In Middle Life Say Relief Is Found

Mrs McDonnld of Paragould Ark shares her experience with Cardus during life changes. She says it eased weakness and nervousness, improved back and head pain, and gave strength for daily chores. Thousands of women testify Cardus benefited them. consult a physician to see if it helps you.

Mindie McDonnld Paragould Ark Cardus

Devaluation Rumors Shake Dollar and Markets

In New York on January 71, weakness in the dollar sparked talk of further devaluation while London reports hinted at moves to offset AAA collapse. The British pound rose to 4.96 across trading and French francs gained about a half point as dealers noted volatility. Secretary Morgenthau dismissed London rumors of imminent devaluation, saying he would not worry about such speculation at the moment.

New York London Wall Street Washington D.C Morgenthau AAA

U S Oil Shipments to Italy Rise Amid Export Limits

The Bureau of Mines report shows November exports at 188000 barrels with 78784 barrels bound for Italy and the rest to African possessions used as bases for invading Ethiopia. The agency notes efforts to curb exports to both Italy and Ethiopia.

U. S Italy Bureau of Mines Taly Ethiopis Ethiopia

Creomulsion Promises Refund on Cough Remedy

An old advertisement urges readers to use Creomulsion for a three days cough and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy claims the remedy clears germs from the chest and expels phlegm, urging immediate purchase through a druggist authorized to guarantee and refund.

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