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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

3

Young People Conference Nears at St Mark and Christchurch

West Texas Episcopal Diocese youth aged 14 to 23 gather for their first annual council at St. Mark's and Christchurch Priday. Highlights include a Friday banquet at St. Mark's parish house, a Friday evening session, a Saturday talk by Rev. Everett H. Jones, and a Sunday corporate communion at Christ Church led by Rev. W. T. Capers with Bishop G. S. Quin presiding at a German service and closing.

West Texas Episcopal Miocese St. Mark's Christchurch Priday St. Mark's Church G. S. Quin Texas Christ Church

Burglars Rob Sammies Place Stole Money From Machines

Burglars broke into Sammies Place at 2423 North St Marys Street, opened marble machines, stashed money, and fled. Thefts reported at multiple addresses include coats, clothing, jewelry, purses, rugs, blankets, and small sums. Names and addresses appear with various items taken, including Mrs J Sewell and Miss Nevins among others.

Sammie's Place North St. Mary's Street Arnold Alamo Nationas L.B. Johnson St. Mary's Street Frances Deodati Morales Street Ollie Collins Houston Street Lela Nevins West Craig Place Malcolm Pace A.B. Frank Company J. P. Sewell Hammond Avenue J. R. Bretz Broadway Harry Weber

Social Calendar Highlights Texas Society Events

San Antonio social notes detail Thursday and Friday engagements. Miss Helen Stuatt McFarland to wed Roswell Vaughan at Christ Episcopal Church with reception at Bushnell Place. Debutante gatherings, luncheons, and dances honor Miss Bettie Townsend, Miss Jane Lewis Adams, Miss Helen Findlay, and others. Engagement of Laura Eleanor Churchill to Lt. John Drury Gone announced by Col and Mrs Churchill. Familiar names from Fort Wayne Detroit and West Point appear among guests and honorees while preparations and table settings feature bridal motifs and spring flowers.

Helen Stuatt McFarland Roswell Fairbank Vaughan Chirist Episcopal Church Guy 5 McFarland Bushnell Place James A. Harley Rainbow Terrace St. Anthony Hotel Ant Marley Perry Lewis Buffet Kupper Clara San Antonis Icol James Madison Churchill Fort Wayne Detroit Mich Laura Eleanor John Drury United States Army Beaumont B Churchill Fort Sam Houston Army and Town Society Cone United States Military Academy West Point Llora Beach Stout John Carrington St. Anthony Helen McParland Roswell Vaughan Borothy Sandlin San Anetonio Sigmund Romberg Florence Brush T. H. Flannery Joleon Pincus A. G. Cowles Clarence Barnard Charles Boeks Witney Griffith Palmer Gilet Mrs. Ray Pettis Beeville M. W. Bales Samuel Hill Scott Wilson Borlerum Mitchel Chrambliss Reggard Ray Pethus Walter Gieserke Gus Giesecke Virglvis Kaufman St. Anthony ‘Hotel Gray Dugger Tong Charles Fitchner Frank Winerich W. H. Donovan J. K. Stuart W. H. Barker

Texan Inmates Refuse Pauper’s Oath At Alcatraz

A Texas man, 30s or 40s, released from a narcotics conspiracy sentence at Alcatraz federal prison refuses to sign the pauper’s oath claiming he cannot pay. He states he will not be forced into perjury and asserts ownership of three acres of Texas land valued at about ten dollars.

San Francisco Davis Alcatray Island Alcatras Texas Worth

Brenham Power Plant Plan Halted by Court Ruling

Judge FL Dickinson Letis granted a temporary injunction prohibiting the federal government from making a 400000 loan and grants to Brenham Texas for a power plant. The federal action blocks support while the case proceeds, halting the project pending further orders.

Washington FL Dickinson Letis Federal District Court Texas Power and Light Company Brenham Texas

Heirs to Garrett Fortune Hearings in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on January 14 hearings opened to determine the heirs of Mrs. Henrietta E. Garrett who died in 1930 leaving an estate valued at more than 17 million dollars. The proceedings may span months or years as heirs are identified and valued.

Garrett Philadelphia Henriette E. Garrett

Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids and Toxins

Dangerous ad claims urge readers to use Gysten and Cystex for kidney and bladder issues. It promises quick vitality gains and a money back guarantee with Bank of America deposit, targeting fears of nocturia nervousness and burning sensations. The text lists dubious dosage and supplier details, urging contact through local druggists.

Bank of America Los Angeles Calif

Free Parking Sought for Post Office in San Antonio

Postoffice officials in Washington asked Thursday for permission to rearrange traffic lights, parking meters, and an alarm box at the San Antonio post office. Postmaster Dan J. Quill said a letter from police commissioner Phil Wright supported the request to secure free parking for post office customers on the building’s front and sides to prevent all day shopper parking. A bar bill was also offered in Austin as controversy over the self governing measure continues.

Postoffice Washington Dan J. Quill New San Antonio Quill Fife Phil Wright

Mass meeting planned to protest compulsory vaccination plan

William Plampin, secretary of the Peoples' League for Medical Freedom, said a mass meeting would protest San Antonio's ordinance mandating smallpox vaccines for school children. Parents would be urged to challenge the ruling, and repeal was sought. The league's executive council claimed vaccination causes various maladies and does not protect against the disease, calling for public debate.

San Antonio William Plampin The Peoples’ League For Medial Freedom Plampin League Plain

Robbery Report Near Broadway In 400 Block

In the 400 block of West Josephine street two men wearing cowls and carrying pistols held up L Mahler at 214 Broadway on Thursday threatening him and taking $2 then escaped in an old model T. Police describe the suspects as Negro men and say the weapon was displayed.

L. Mahler Broadway West Josephine Street Mauhler

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