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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1936

Page

4

Social Calendar Notes and Local Weddings

Social events fill the week with luncheons at the St Anthony hotel honoring debutantes Caroline Treacear and Bettie Townsend, and a luncheon by the Woman's auxiliary to the Bexar County Medical Society. Weddings include Louise Duel and Jesse W. Jones at 1909 South Hackberry, while Nancy Ant Giesting and Hal Bowie Duncan wed with plans to reside in Austin.

Eleanor Ann Buckley St. Anthony Hotel Caroline Treacear Bettie Townsend Woman's Aviary Bexar County International Medical Assembly South- West Texas Auxiary Sir. Anthony Hotel Baloon Joyce AG Louise Duel Jesse W. Jones WR. Jones South Hackberry Wilson R. Elliz Parita Methodish Church Donola Crine Gene Hewis Nancy Ant Giesting Mary ‘Terrell Giesting Hal Bowie Duncan H. B Duncan Hurnet Arthur A. McKinstry Duncan Austin Albert

Ex Showgirl Freed After Lake Erie Slaying Trial

Lucille Lavelle, former showgirl, is acquitted of murdering her husband Frank Lavelle following an all night drink at a Lake Erie resort. A Buffalo jury of 12 found her not guilty on the indictment after tense closing minutes as her lawyer described her as a "buttercup in the field" whose petals had been torn away.

Buffalo WN. Y Lucille Lavelle Broadway Frank Lake Erie Lucille

Bride abandons after ceremony as husband vanishes

In Stonhitam Massachusetts on January 28 Mrs Jannette Brown told a court her husband deserted her at the doorstep after their wedding. He drove her to her mother's home and shouted I am forever leaving you before disappearing. She seeks an annulment based on abandonment.

Abandoned Crossings to Be Removed in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Pa Jan 32 The department of highway is planning to remove abandoned railroad crossings from Pennsylvania They constitute traffic hazards in some cases according to officials and plans are underway to clear them to improve safety and traffic flow.

Harrisburg Department of Highway i Pennsylvania

Old Shell Yields Fortune in Gold in Alsace

Workmen in Haguenas, Alsace uncover a rusty shell in an attic that artillerymen carried to a barrack. Unscrewing it reveals a cache of gold coins valued at about $13,500, belonging to a former house owner. Authorities are investigating.

Haguenas Alsace

American customs intrigue Glen Iris leader in Fort Worth tale

In Fort Worth on January 28 Br. ALR. Main, head of Glen Iris college in Melbourne Australia, spoke of America’s strange customs and warned friends that tales of the trip may seem unlikely. He promised to return with stories of new experiences.

Fort Worth Alr. Main Glen Iris College Melbourne Australia America

Bandit With Knife Robs Man of $14

A car on 406 South Laredo street reports a man held up in the 900 block of Produce row by a Mexican armed with a knife. The victim was robbed of 14 dollars and a check. police say a well known local character connected to the robbery has been arrested.

Albert Laredo Pance

Calles warns of Mexican anarchy after hacienda seizure

Gen. Plutarco Elias Calles warned of a path to state of complete anarchy in Mexico after a Santa Barbara hacienda was taken by about 200 peasant women and later forced off by his employees. He blamed Communist agitation for the attack led by three reputed communists. The group, recruited from nearby villages, promised a share of the property and faced eviction, while the government vowed to bar militant Communists from entering Mexico.

Mexico City Plutarco Elias Calles Mexico Santa Barbara Calles Secretariat of Education Concha Michel Virginia Godina Juana

Man Makes Tiny Chairs For Lilliputians

George Cona, 78, in San Francisco runs a miniature furniture shop making authentic Chip Pendale chairs, Duncan Phyfe tables, and Hepyerwhite buffets in tiny scales. He learned the craft in England and has run the hobby business for 15 years. tiny tools and almost microscopic nails join the delicate pieces.

San

Lei Motif of Cup for New Cruiser Honored in Hawaii

In Honolulu a silver punchbowl design featuring a wreath motif has been chosen for the cruiser to be launched in 1937. The Hawaiian legislature allocates 1000 dollars for the gift with an equal amount sought from school children and citizens.

Honolulu T. H Dan

Census in Turkey Accurate Affair

Washington reports describe the Turkish census as highly accurate. On census day all residents stay home from 6 am until a signal ends the recording with limited exemptions for diplomats, utility workers, police, firemen, soldiers, and a few others. Taxicabs and streetcar service suspend, places of amusement close, and doctors need permits to leave.

Turkey Washington, D. C

Crow Keeps Steady School Attendance

In Easthampton Massachusetts a black crow named Jack is a regular at Maple Street School. Each morning it perches on steps or nearby trees, inspects the students, taps a window pane for chalk, and then returns home with the chalk. At lunch and recess it plays with the twins Ray and Roy Hiltpold and other students.

Easthampton Mass CBS Jack Crazy Maple Street Ray Roy Hiltpold

Woman 85 Defeats Man in 2 Mile Race at Pleasant N H

Lambert McNayer’s mother-in-law, aged 95, celebrated her birthday by winning a 2 mile race in Pleasant N H. The spirited showdown showcased her enduring speed and surprised spectators with an elderly victory over her challenger.

Pleasant Lambert McNayer

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