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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1936

Page

3

Coronation plans highlight Fiesta de San Drevento

The Fiesta de San Drevento marks Texas independence with a coronation of Miss Mildred Johnson as mistress of the deuce and a gala program. Social events include Bright Shawl luncheon and a debutante dance at the San Antonio club, with numerous hostesses, guests, and fashion shows featured.

Pancoast Texas Mildred Johnson Jolson Raymond Woodward Calm Weill Ion Charles Ogden Jr Donald McMillan Coinvent Ark Hany J Anthony de Young Ann Russell Coleman Texas State College For Women C- I Norman Annas T. G. Frost San Antonio W. H. Russell Raymond Keller Frost Miss Brown Miss Townsend Mary Adel Carson New York City FL. Carson Carson New York A. Kirby Verraillion South Dakota J. A. Wall Rexford Corby Howard Pardue Fraces Felder Margaret Ogden Josephine Spencer

Sterilization Quiz Opened By Court

San Francisco court action questions charges against four defendants in an alleged sterilization plot involving Anne Cooper Hewitt, a 21 year old heiress. The district attorney declined to press charges, with Municipal Judge Lazarus to set warrants if warranted. The case ties to the late Peter Cooper Hewitt will and alleged deceit for sterilization mistaken as appendectomy. Mrs Scatly and others face related legal actions amid mental rating details.

Ban Francisco Anne Cooper Hewitt Toway Maryon Hewitt McCarter Mary Sratly Tilton B. Tillman Samuel C. Boyd Sylvain J. Lazarus Peter Cooper Hewitt Childrcan Scatly Miss Hewitt Mary Arevala Really George J. Steiger

Delbert Green Faces Utah Firing Squad After Reprieve Hope

Salt Lake City reports Delbert Green convicted of murdering his uncle faces dawn execution by firing squad unless Governor Blood grants a reprieve. A secretive squad of five volunteers, one blank round, and $25 pay per member are noted as the process unfolds.

Utah Salt Lake City Henry H. Blood Delbert Green Green Bheritt Joseph Holbrook Atili & Secret

Taxi Driver Robbed After Cab Lured by Two Men

Driver for Every Black Taxi reports he was held up and robbed of 2.80 dollars after picking up two men at Houston Street and Broadway. They directed him to East Mulberry Avenue where they forced him from the cab. Police recovered the vehicle in the 200 block of Ripley Avenue.

Wheeler McKinley Aver Wue Every Biack Houston Street Broadway East Mulberry Avenue Ripley Avenue Tharsissy

Blind protest at proposed nudist colony in San Diego exposition

The Braille club led a protest in San Diego against a potential nudist colony at the California Public International exposition reopening February 12. They said they aim to safeguard the morals of the young.

San Diego Braille Club

Pair Slay Selves to Avoid Capture in Yukon Robbery

Vancouver dispatch reports two accused murderers, George Lawson aged 39 and Yak Hyslop aged 24, who were cornered by police after the January 15 Yank robbery and the killing of William Hobus. They shot themselves in a rooming house to avoid arrest as officers battered the door.

Selves Vancouver TH. G Capire George Lawson Yack Hyslop William Hobus

Kiwanis Speaker lineup at San Antonio meeting

District Governor Milt Batten of Enid Oklahoma will address the San Antonio Kiwanis Club at the Blu De Gupler hotel Friday noon. Clarence Perkins of Alle will also speak, with Jientereni Boreal listed as another speaker.

Milt Batten Enid Okla Kiwanis Clubs Oslatoma San Antonio

Fiesta parade horses and mules Census for Second division

An animal census shows the Second division in San Antonio preparing for Fiesta de San Jacinto Battle of Flowers with 28 riding horses 28 draft horses and 285 mules available though riding stock may fail to meet demand. The Twelfth Field artillery unit provides most animals with 183 riding horses 277 draft horses and 95 mules while the Fifteenth Field artillery Ninth and other units share the remainder.

San Antonio Army ‘Post Ppow Fifteenth Field Artillery Ninth Infantry Twenty-third Infantry

Birth Control Debate Moves At New York Meeting

The American Birth Control League presented arguments in favor of birth control at its fifteenth annual meeting in New York City. Medical director Eric Matsnes announced a physician-signed statement affirming birth control as essential for safeguarding public health. Cardinal Hayes has denounced birth control as immoral, prompting medical and lay supporters to respond with counter statements.

New York Pat Rick Cardinal Hayes American Birth Content League Thergablzstion Ffteenth Eric Mr. Matsnes Cardinal Hayes

Poems Recovered After Downtown Loss and Theft

Miss Lowayn Miller of 215 Gutl nea street Thursday regained possession of 10 poems lost Tuesday during a downtown shopping tour. The box was taken from a Houston street store by a thief who returned it later. The poems span 12 years of work. Also reported, a man was robbed of $140 in the 100 block of Auguste Plaza Thursday night. Tamburitza players from Edward's University at Austin performed before residents of Thomas Jefferson High School Wednesday.

W. A A. Pearman Piane Trents Troxel Jr Phalliip Hy Pom L. Donovan Francis Hall R.M. Spilimen J. R. Russ G. G Warner R. G. Shearard G. C. Troxel Katherine Williams Greenville S. G Misans Fannie Graham Margaret Cusack Frenchie Hagoes Suzanne Swit Mary Crain Peggy Grimes Southan Smilax Glenn Plaza Hte Pallee Auguste Lowayn Miller Gutlnea Street Houston Street Chopper Misa Miller Austin Tamburitza Edward's iMiversity Thomas aJeffereon High School Wedrezelay

Dr Lyons Tooth Powder Promises Superior Cleaning

An advertisement extols Dr Lyons Tooth Powder as a superior dentifrice claiming 100 percent cleansing, twice that of pastes, and enamel safe. It asserts powder cleans better, freshens breath, firms gums, and prevents decay while offering lower cost and long-lasting use.

Dr. Lyon Lyon Uae Eco Amal

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