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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1937

Page

8

Hollywood Star Miss Harding Weds Werner Janssen in London

Jan 1 London report states blonde film star Miss Katharine Harding and conductor Werner Janssen filed intention to wed in a London registry. Harding, fleeing custody battles in the United States, plans to return to Hollywood with her daughter Jane after a possible English ceremony.

London Ann Harding Werner Janssen New York Hollyman Miss Harding United States Canady Vst Lane Harry Bannister Wikstow Hollywood Jane England Janssen Stow Bernard Bean Candida Viat Jane

Manhunt Grows As Child Kidnapping Case Deepens

Washington state investigators and federal agents press an across the Northwest manhunt after the body of 10 year old Charles Mattson is found near Everett. G men believe the kidnapper known as Tim fled into the Cascade wilderness, and they widen inquiries to suspects in several states. Police and families await further details as the search extends into remote woods and canyons.

My International Newe Sareen Tacoma Wash INS Everett Jas Munday Charles Mattson Washington Tim Charles Everelt G-men Tha Willian Mattsoqer Muriel Mattson Virginia Chatfield Seattle Bud Martinwestern State Highway Patrol Cascade Range Ghaners Northwest Thee William W. Mattson Physiscian Cineslaty

Marriage Pall on Miss Hollywood Ends in Desertion Case

J Yamada, 24, sued Lucille Pin ion Yaguda, 27, claiming desertion after she announced on October 15 1933 she was tired of married life and wanted a career and left for Hollywood. They wed April 2 1929 in Reno Nevada.

Ghicagg Gan J. Yamada Lucille Pinion Yaguda Hollywood Yacuda Oscar F Nelson Reno Nev

Infant Smothered By Rubber Bib in Aberdeen

In Aberdeen South Dakota on January 16 a four month old infant, Gary Otis Funston, pulled a rubber bib over his face in his crib and smothered himself. His mother, Mrs. Otis Funston, found him unconscious. Attempts to revive him with an inhalator failed.

Aberdeen S. D Gary Otis Funston Otis Funston

Firecracker No Cure Firecracker No Cure

In South Hadley Massachusetts Miss Fdna Plante, 25, suffered hiccoughs for seven days despite treatment by Dr. Michael Karnichuck using two anti spasmatic drugs. No cure found. A prank involving a lit firecracker placed under a chair failed to stop the attacks, which continued after the blast.

South Hadley Mass Jay Fdna Plante Michael Karnichuck Miss Plante

One Killed and Three Hurt in Night Crash Near Arte

A fatal auto truck collision on the Northwest Highway five miles west of Arte in Parker County left Coffman Coffman Coffman killed instantly. Three others were seriously injured including Enuga Lee Lowe, 11, and Plessie Peel, 24, both of Springtown, and truck driver A. R. Mitchell, 41, of Lakeview Hall County.

Fort Worth Shuey Coffman Cottondale Texas Arte Parker County Coffman Tim Enuga Lee Lowe Springtown Plessie: Peel A. R. Mitchell Lakeview Hall County

Suspect Held in Texas Slaying of Local Trapper

Odessa officers detained a suspect in the slaying of JJ H Reynolds, 64, a trapper whose body was found half-buried near Gail, Texas. Reynolds had been missing since December 20. George F Martin, Borden County treasurer, and Clyde Clanton helped search near the Colorado River. No charges have been filed yet.

Texas Big Spring Tex Jane Odessa JJ. H. Reynolds Trapper Gail George F. Martin Borden County Clyde Clanton Colorado Jay Reynolds Yeen Mas

Senator protests cost of RAReport in Senate remarks

Senator Jay Segulor Vandenberg of Michigan attacked the resettlement administration annual report as a costly propaganda piece. He claimed it cost the government about 1.07 million and urged future publication to require joint congressional approval on printing.

Washington Jay tSegulor Vandenberg Michigan Senate Priday

Five Die in Mexican Land Battle Over Commune Lands

Five Mexicans were killed and two wounded in a clash over communal land division in the Tepeyando and Xoxotla area near Puebla. The fighting began as officials started marking off land yesterday, according to a dispatch.

Mexico City Puexla Tepeyando Xoxotla

Weather summary for Texas and nearby regions

Weather notes list cloudy conditions with possible rain in San Antonio area and a cool Saturday night. Highs around 56 Sunday with moderate east to south winds. East Texas trends cloudy and warmer later in the week, extreme north colder. West Texas partly cloudy and warmer Saturday night with Panhandle colder and possible snow showers to the south.

San Antonio Ad Wartier East Texas Texas Panhandle

Social Security Stolen in Oklahoma City Burglar Case

Antonio Lopez planned for old age and hid savings in wallpaper behind restaurant wallpaper. A burglar ripped away the wallpaper last night while he stepped outside, and the money disappeared. Police are tracing the thief.

Oklahoma City Antonio Lopez

DeMille Veteran Actor on Stage in Hollywood

Cecil B. DeMille renowned picture pioneer and producer of The Plainsman headlines a stage show alongside Giry Cowper and Jenn Arthur in Hollywood. The veteran actor returns to the spotlight, drawing attention from fans and industry alike in a January 1 presentation.

Barrymore Bride Seeks Divorce Amid Accusations of Cruelty

Blaine Barrie, fourth Mrs John Barrymore, files for divorce in Los Angeles accusing extreme mental cruelty and threats during a two month marriage. She flies from New York to Yuma to wed last November 9, claims jealousy over her acting career, seeks $1000 in costs and $10,000 attorney fees, says she has no funds for permanent alimony, and notes Barrymore’s refusal to comment from Ken Kelly's home in Hollywood.

LOS Angries Blaine Barrie John Barrymore Itin New York Los Angees Aftor Yuma Ariz Barrymore Hollywood Bayne Ken Kelly

Houston Man Shot in Scrape at Drive-In Stand

A Houston man and a 10-year-old Tyler resident were involved in a drive-in refreshment stand incident. A youth allegedly approached a car and brandished a gun at Hazel Ainhaut, who was struck in the knee. Parker, a companion, avoided serious harm. Sheriff Frice offered no explanation. Dr. Clarence A. Barbour, Brown University president, died at home during his ninth decade.

Houston Alice Alice Dewitt Tyler Charles Frice Parker BROWN Providence K. TL Clarence A. Barbour Brown University

Eight Demands Made By Motors Strikers

Detroit January 18 United Automobile Workers deliver eight demands to negotiate a strike settlement with General Motors. Goals include abolition of piece-work pay, a 30 hour week with fair pay, a minimum wage based on US standards, reinstatement of discharges, seniority rights, and recognition of the union as sole bargaining agent. Talks aimed at speed of production by management and plant committees.

Detroit Digbt United Automobile Workers Wien General Motors Corporation A. W General Motors Bniom

Rain Weather Forecast Weekends Warm With Rain Expected

The forecast calls for unsettled conditions Sunday with variable sunshine and warmer readings. Easterly to southerly winds return as a rain system approaches, bringing a high near 56 degrees. Saturday night remains the coldest at around 40 degrees.

Jarbor USS Jarhoe

Snow Forecast Pins Texas Panhandle For Weekend

The U.S. Weather Bureau predicts snow in the Texas Panhandle Sunday and a rainy weekend for East Texas. Warm spell tonight and Sunday gives way to cold across the interior, with Amarillo at 20 degrees and Houston at 40. Austin and San Antonio report 34 and 31 in the region.

Texas Panhandle Dallas United States Borea Texas J. TL. Chine Amagillo Houston Austin San Antonio Mercury

Aid Plan Faces Unusual Test in Chelan Wash

In Chelan Washington on January 16 an unusual trial of the Townsend elderly aid plan begins. An elderly couple selected at a community dance will receive 200 to spend in Chelan within two days. County supervisor Tay Lamb announced the first 200 is paid and 1000 more is pledged to sustain the program for six months. Local merchants have agreed to a 2 percent sales tax on town purchases as support for the test.

Chelan Wash Tsay Lamb Townsend League

Strikes Hit Auto Plants As UAW Faces GM Talks

Amid widespread labor turmoil, US strike action tightens across General Motors plants with about 115,000 jobless nationwide while shipowners extend a coastwise walkout involving 233 vessels. Gas workers in Ohio and Toledo press for contracts, and glass firms Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Libbey Owens Ford face possible action as West Coast disputes linger in San Francisco Bay.

Indore Worh General Motors Corporation United Automobile Workers of America Ieans Pacife Coast Ohio Files Gas Company Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Company Toledo Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Bittsbrirgh Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company San Francisco Bay Area Bethlehem Steer Company

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