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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1937

Page

9

Hermit artist G Ora Steinberger held in Urbana jail

White bearded G Ora Steinberger, a 60ish former college professor turned tree-dwarf recluse, was arrested on vagrancy charges and confined in the Champaign county infirmary after officials urged care. He has lived in a tree-top hut along riverbanks for years, refusing shelter elsewhere until pressured by officials to discuss county care.

Urbana Ohio G. Ora Steinberger Buck Champaign County Pearl Bowen Jay McKeever Nea M Ad Tim Elk Chaves Burcker Sere Buroker

Texas Inaugural Train Cancelled by Weather and Interest

Dallas reports the Texas inaugural train to Washington for President Roosevelt's inauguration was canceled due to lack of interest and bad weather. Eleven or thirteen people were planned for the special train, with Tew P. Dulunche in charge of arrangements.

Texas Dallas Jan Weashington Roosevelt P. Dulunche

Auto victim and actor host injured in Hollywood crash

In Tollywood California stage veteran Felice Metcalf, 45, and actor host Hasil Rathbone survived a car crash on Los Feliz boulevard. Detectives say Metcalf admitted proximity to the incident. Miltern, 40, died from injuries. Rathbone and Miltern had been walking dogs when a car struck Miltern and sped away. Miltern was a Lambs member with a long stage history dating to 1907.

Tollywood Calif Felice Jon Miltern Hasil Rathbone Millern Tgan FP Metcalf Madge Hellamy Aftsr Manhattan Beach Lieut. E.W. Smith Damiag Milteyn Rathbone Grifltly Park Miltern Los Feliz Tivense Miftern The Lambs Cu Buck Parren Worl Dick

Winter Stock Losses Hit Western Range

An Associated Press survey reports severe conditions across the West with sub freezing winds and heavy snows, yet hardy cattle sheep and goats largely survived. The Arizona Strip saw deep snows and frigid temperatures while Montana and Texas ranchers faced limited losses and precarity in winter forage and movement plans.

Salt Lake Crry Associated Press Arizona Strip Arizona Utah Montana J. Diamond

Cabbage Price Slump Tied to Texas Harvest Output

Washington reports January 18 that the Agriculture Department blames reduced production and slow shipments for the lower cabbage prices from the Rio Grande Valley Texas. The Dimburg Chamber protested a four dollar per ton asking price, sparking the inquiry.

Washington Agricultral Department Rio Grande Valley Texas Ddimburg Tex Chamber of Commerce

Corpus Worker Held in Attack Case at Corpus Christi

Harlingen reports a preliminary hearing upcoming before Justice TY in the case of Benito Perez, 30, charged with a violent attack. A Mercedes girl, 12, suffered a head gash and serious injuries during the incident, with the child in a shock condition.

Harlingen TY. v. Tikes Mercedes Benito Perez Corpus Christi

Diary Lemos toe tale of Hollywood vice squad raid

Captain George Contreras said 22 young women were hunted in Hollywood for a suspected girl syndicate. The women were found in a diary tied to bathes attended by film actors and sports figures. Names and addresses of patrons were downed, several were to be interrogated as a morals inquiry looms. Two girls lately pled guilty and face probation. Many victims, listed by hair color and characteristics, have disappeared from their apartments.

Hollywood Sherill George Contreras Filsul Carberas Leral Pro

White Slayer of Negro Will Hang

Jackson Mississippi June 16 William Clark Mitchell a 54 year old white man found sane by state psychiatrists faces execution for killing a Negro He is scheduled to hang at Cotteyville Mississippi February 11 unless halted by court action If carried out he will be among a rare white Mississippians executed for the murder of a Black man.

Jackson Miss Wiliam Clark Mitchel Ben Veh White Cotteyville Mitch- Bil Mississippi

Local Musicians to Give Recital at Calvary Baptist Church

Mrs Monette Shaw and Mrs Cec tile Kern, known in local music circles, will give a brief singing recital at 11 a.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church located at North Pine and Hays street. Pastor Neal Ellis of Pastoral 1st church will present a sermon titled Giving. Travis Park Methodist church group meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs WO Parrett, 945 West Seenait avenue.

Monette Shaw Cec Tile Kern Calvary Baptist Church North Pine Hays Street Neal Ellis Ben Uikanens Travis Park Methodist Church WO. Parrett West Seenait Avenuue

Weather Cause of AI Crashes Stated by Officials

Washington officials said recent airline crashes were caused by weather or mechanical and personal errors. A preliminary five-accident survey found safety facilities functioning properly and emphasized ongoing checks of radio and weather equipment. The Commerce Department discussed forthcoming revised safety regulations aimed at simplifying and strengthening oversight.

Washington Jin Bieau Ale Commerce Tode Commerce Department

New Bill Cody Row Ends in Hospital

Denver police report an argument at a restaurant between 80-year-old pioneer and former fire chief William Ir Rolkins and 55-year-old John P. Guyton over a point. Guyton was shot in the hip, seriously wounded. hospital attitude is uncertain but recovery expected.

Bill Cody Denver Burfilo Yellow Hand Fistarfang George Magor William Ir Rolkins John P. Guyton McCoy Cole Magor Guyton Robert Craly

Mexican air disaster depths deepen mystery of wreck

Wreckage of a missing Mexican airliner and a smaller plane is found, with twelve dead and survivors feared. Rescue workers must hack through jungle in Vera Cruz to reach the sites as storm winds pushed planes off course. Bodies taken from the smaller craft show valuables missing. no U.S. airmen aboard.

Mexico City Thien San Cristoba Las Cabas Chia L. McCullough Alnabingr Playa Vivente McCullough San Crisobal United Lates

Obituary notices for Fentress Reed Basye Kilpatrick and others

Obituaries list multiple residents with survivors and service details. Mrs Hanitian atvera Fentress 31 Overton husband W. Fentress and father Wallan Clunas of Portland. burial in Oregon. Mrs Jennie Reed 81 305 Nolan St survivors two sons and daughter. services 2 p m Saturday from Rieber chapel. Ashby Basye 74 Weatherford survivors wife Maggie Basye son Ashby Lee Basye daughter Evelyn Museal two brothers Newton Basye. services 2 p m Sunday from Porter Loring chapel. Kilpatrick 48 Everett Wash survivors wife Jessie and three brothers. interment McDade. Catherine Jane McDermott 80 Blanco Rd body sent to Profin IL for burial after services. survivors include daughters Kathryn Murray Santa Monica and Ella May McDermolen San Antonio. sons Jon Baliz Hugh Frank William. two Brandeast-Gren and five great-grandchildren. Ed H Chapa 47 from Mexico. services 2 p m Sunday. survivors include widow, daughters Ofelia Sylvia Beatrice Padie. ten sons Rant Edward. three sisters Maria Cone Aurora. six brothers Felix Antonio Isidore Miguel Enrique Gregorio.

Ashby Basye Highland Banevard Stevivors Maggie Basya Ashby Lee Basye Weatherford Evelyn Museal Newton Basye Jackson Porter Loring Chapel J. M. Yodd Rodelawn Burial Park Catherine Jane McDermott Blanco Road Profin Leopoldo Ruiz Y Flores J. M. Boyle Kathryn Murray Santa Monica Calif Mes. Samuell. Perkina Ella May McDermolen San Antonio Harry J. Condon Lémars Iowa Jon Baliz H. Chapa Mative Tfexico Henry 4 Gueeto Foier Ofelia Sylvia Beatrice Padiy Rant Edward San Anonio Maria Cone Aurora Chana Tempico Mexico

Dr. Golodneh to Preach on Courtship and Marriage

Pastor Dr. Robert B. Golodneh of Laurel Helents Methodist Church will open a series of sermons Sunday morning with the topic Courtship and Marriage. The planned subject line for the series is The Home and its role in family life.

Goodrich Robert B. Golodneh Laurel Helents Methodist Church Marling

Bishop’s Wife to Speak at Denver Presbyterian Service

Mrs. Arthur Moore, wife of Bishop Moore, will address a praise service at Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Church at 7:20 Sunday evening. The talk is titled Intimate Glimpses of the Orient with proceeds going to missions.

Bishop Orient Arthur Moore Bishop Moore Denver Doulevard Presbyterian Church

Coronation Set May 12 as King George VI Crowned

Britain prepared for a lavish coronation program spanning religious rites and widespread celebrations from Westminster Abbey to pubs and streets. Officials adjusted schedules after Edward VIII’s abdication, aiming to unite high ceremony with public festivities as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth ascend the throne.

London Britain Haliou Edward Viet George VI Buckingham Duke of Norfolk Edward

Company Continues Own Pension Plan

NEW YORK Jan 16 Free per Sulphur company will continue its established pension plan in action to meeting requirements of the federal security act Langbourne M Williams Jr president announced today. While federal plan calls for the employer and employee to contribute equal amounts for the time being Williams said what it is percent of the cost of the company plan is contributed by the employer.

New York Langbourne M. Willams Jr Williams

Industrial Activity for Week Slows Broad Economic Index

New York January 16 The Associated Press reports seasonally adjusted industrial activity fell to 100.2 percent of the 1920 39 average from 1020 amid a broad slowdown with every component slipping except residential building which remained unchanged.

New York Inn Associated Press

Austrians Move to Ban Carrier Pigeons

Vienna reports the government drafted a law to ban carrier pigeons amid a spy scare. The bill would allow only a small, government-supervised number of reliable people to use such pigeons to carry information out of Austria if enacted.

Vienna Fxtay Austria

Blanton Probers Recess to Report Findings

Raymnd Ville grand jury, formed to probe the disappearance of Blanton from the King Ranch, recessed without a report. Judge Westervelt urged continued inquiry into the cases of Reyes Rivera and Reyes Ramlenz, and promised a secret committee to press the investigation if the panel did not conclude within three weeks.

Blanton Raymondville Willigg Grand Tather God King Ranch

Freeze Ends Flood Danger Across Ohio Valley

Ohio valley floods eased as advancing cold front checked heavy rain. High water kept hundreds from reaching lowland homes in Illinois Indiana Kentucky Ohio and Missouri. Officials sheltered more than a hundred families in Poplar Bluff Missouri as rivers like the Monongahela and Allegheny approached flood stage in Pittsburgh. Public weather forecasters predicted gradual recession after brief crest near 52 feet in some rivers.

Ortcago Ohio Mississippi Tridiana Illinois Pennsylvania Kentucky Oho Missouri Popdar T Meteorologiat W. G

Debtor Fined for Paying With Pennies in NY Court

A New York judge fined a man for contempt after he attempted to settle a debt with pennies, paying 100 a month to anger the creditor. Justice Israel called the act a dalib orite and spiteful. The unpaid judgment stood at 8,000 dollars.

New York Israel

Evangelical Meet Closes on Sunday at First Evangelical

The Texas Evangelical church conference ends Sunday at First Evangelical Church on Nolan and Muncey streets. Bishop G B Epp will preach at 10:40 a m service and 7:30 p m program follows. Dr GB Schause of Harrisburg PA and Rev HM Forterfitd of Roark WI are also slated speakers.

Nfeth Texas Evangelical Church Conference Nolan and Muncey Streets G. B. Epp Gb, Schause Harsisbure Forterfitid Af Roark

Nazis Limit Aid for Franco Report from Berlin

Berlin dispatch reports military and financial experts argue against sending more than 25 000 troops to Franco. They claim current costs at 89 marks per man per day and emphasize domestic needs. Officials say Germany will respond to Britain’s non intervention appeal soon after Rome talks conclude.

Berlin Spein Elloy Germany Genniny Prenisto Franeg Fleure Gemma

Music Mentors Also Have Their Trouble

Director A. A. Harding at the University of Illinois band says mentors face pressure as schools offer scholarships to attract talent. He notes maintaining high standards amid competition and funding challenges for musicians.

Van Cnarhes Rial A. A. Harding University of I0inois

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