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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

15

Planes Bomb Madrid as Violence Flares in Spain Fronts

Reports say air and ground clashes intensified on Madrid and Malaga fronts with both sides suffering, while calls to curb foreign aid and volunteers grow. The League of Nations discussed Germany raw materials access and Spanish sovereignty, as Malaga sees bombardment and battles near Bisarbella. Madrid holds that Spain’s gold reserve is at risk with bullion possibly moved abroad.

Madrid Malaga Spain Germany Great Britain League of Nations Council Geneva Bisarbella Praia Valencia Sparint Piard

Alamo Monument Bill Advanced in Senate

In Austin on January 21 the senate introduced a bill funding 35000 for a mausoleum to honor Alamo heroes. Senator T J Holbrook of Galveston and Representative Fred C Felty of San Antonio backed the measure noting Texas has failed to properly honor its heroes. The mausoleum would rest the remains dug up January 28 1838 in San Fernando Cathedral believed to be those of men killed in the siege.

Fah Sen Austin Senate of & Bi T. J. Holbrook Galveston Fred C. Felty San Antonio Felty Texas San Fernando Cathedral Felly

Hunter Rites Set for Today

Mrs Geel Maddon Hunter 48 died Wednesday funeral set Thursday afternoon at One Calvary Baptist Church with Rev Neal Ellis officiating She was daughter of the late Lord and Lady Vincent of England native of Shropshire England and spent early life in India She was an opera singer and had lived in San Antonio 19 years widow of Capt J P Hunter 68

Fiera Geel Maddon Hunter Calvary Baptist Neal Ellis T. G. ‘Telotte Hunter Lord Vincent England Shropshire India Opera Niger San Antonio J. P. Hunter Usime Dial

Officers Chosen by Savings Body at First Foleast Saving

Herbert J. Hayes was elected president and Frank A. Wiierich as vice president at the First Foleast Saving and Loan Association meeting. Charles A. Carl was advanced to security-treasurer, S. H. Morne to assistant secretary-treasurer, Ike 5 Kanpmemy as board chairman, with directors Nat Goldsmith, Vv Be Bew, Fred PF, Davie, and Dr. G. A. Pa genstecier.

Herbert J. Hayes Foleast Ane Loay Associaton Frank A. Wiierich Wag Charles A Carl S, H. Morne Item -Enshier Treasuer Ike 5 Kanpmemy O Sf Nat Goldsmith BeBew Fred PF Davie

Criminologist Sanford Bates Resigns as Prison Bureau Chief

Washington January report states Sanford Bates, director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons since 1930, resigns effective February 1. Bates, a noted criminologist, will assume executive director role at a private Boo Club Jol Antion, Tre.

Washington Jai Cummings Sanford Bates Federal Bureau of Prisons Hates Federal Prison Bureau Bois’ Club Jol Anterion Tre

John Coolidge declines political path after four-year pause

Providence dispatch reports John Coolidge, 20, son of Calvin Coolidge, saying he has no desire to follow his father into politics. He breaks a four year self-imposed silence and notes his father believed the times would have broken him. He works in business and would engage in party affairs if needed, due to family influence. He is an executive of the New Haven railroad and married to Florence Trumbull, daughter of a Connecticut governor.

Providence R. 1 John Coolidge Ved Calvin Coolidge Young Coolidge Bart Coolidge New Haven Railroad Florence ‘Trumhuil Connecticut

Planes Fight Over Madrid in Fierce Early Battle

In Madrid a midday clash unfolded as insurgent air units exchanged fire near the city. Government forces reported bombing raids on Getafe’s railway station and attacks on Cerra De Los Ans belts church and hotel as the front line shifted.

Madrid Rasmat Socialiel Guy War Ministry Somalles Fail Tre Getafe Cerra de Los Ans

4-H Club Winners Receive Awards in Leon Valley

Certificates were presented by H. F. Schlemmer, assistant Bexar county agent, at a Thursday achievement event in Leon Valley. Recipients included Nic Stanley, Kerry Land, John Evans, T. J. Gross, Vernon Bormann, John Mike, and Harold Rabke for livestock projects. Vernon Bormann also earned a prize for raising swine.

Leon Valley H. F. Schlemmer Bexar County Nic Stanley Kerry Land John Evans T. J. Gross Vernon Bormann John Mike Harold Rabke Cross Bormant Bexar Noyaity Ehanplon

Japan Reopens Imports After Ten Week Block

The Ministry began today to issue import permits to Japan after a prior ten week block caused by the exchange control ordinance. Applications to renew stalled commerce clogged government machinery and slowed the process.

Tokio Tie Hance Ministry Japan Rommerte Cie Sovernmentar

Allred to Address Liquor Control and Racing Law Repeal

Governor James V. Allred plans to send a message to the Texas legislature focusing on liquor control and repeal of the horse racing law. He indicated the message would be drafted over the weekend.

Austin James V. Allred

South Texans Named to Privileges and Elections Panel

Austin Jan 21 Four Soil Texas representatives joined the house privileges suffrage and decisions committee. The panel handles the contest filed by B E Hunter of Cleburne challenging John K Russell of Cleburne whose election was by a slim margin. San Antonio’s William B Carasow G A McCracken Jr Cuero’s John Dimier Beil and McAllen’s Homer Leonard were named to the committee by Speaker B H Calvert at Hillsboro.

Austin Texas House Hose B. E. Hunter Cleburne John K. Russell Hunter Seventh Dry Russell William B. Carasow G. A. McCracken Jr San Antonio John Dimier Beil Cuero Homer Leonard McAllen BR. HB. Calvect Hillsboro

Theft reports include fur coat and cash at multiple addresses

Police were informed Thursday of a fur coat and cash stolen from J A Crowell at 1715 Main Avenue. Additional thefts involved poll tax and driver’s license from W St Crawford at 380% West Commerce Street, clothing from Helly Wilson at 431 West Crab Place, and a pistol taken from Edna Pricetley at 2419 West Paptar Street. House ransacked at L M King, 440 Winnipeg Avenue.

J. A. Crowell Main Avenue W. St. Crawford West Commerce Street Helly Wilson Collin King Gibbs Street Edna Pricetley L. M. King Winnipeg Avenue

Starving Birds Are Fed by Sportsmen Across West

In severe winter weather sportsmen spread 4 tons of feed across 2 dozen states to save wildlife. Deer and elk roamed western areas while thousands of wild ducks, turkeys, pheasants, and quail were fed despite heavy snow and blizzard conditions.

Salt Lake City America

Flooded Ohio nears high crest surpassing 1913 record

Cincinnati reports the Ohio River rising rapidly, crest expected beyond 62.7 feet after midnight, with New Richmond and nearby towns under water. Police and rescue teams respond to hundreds of calls as 1500 homes in New Richmond flood, while Mississippis lowland areas in Tennessee and Arkansas see evacuations and levee patrols.

Cincinnati Ohi Cincinnnati Passion W. G. Devereaux New Richmond Jaw Iyine New Rieh- Mohd Mostow Chile Neville Fortsmouth Ontof Aurora Ind Jean Memfhis Tenn West Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi Big River West Tennessee Blytheville Ark

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