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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1937

Page

14

Louisville Flood Refugees Suffer as Aid Boats Bring Bread

In downtown Louisville amid 161 feet of floodwaters residents beg for food and milk. A coast guard launch from the Great Lakes ferries bread and supplies while New York stevedores help unload. Volunteers toss loaves and promise relief as refugees cry for essentials.

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Adlerika bowel cleanse urged in dubious ad claim

An irregular therapy ad touts Adlerika as a safe cleanse for gas bloating and intestinal poisons. It warns of constipation and fatigue and claims the product expels toxins and harmful bacteria without causing griping. The copy blends medical fear with brand promotion.

Steuhands Autimers

Flood relief show at Majestic ends with star lineup

Majestic theater finalizes a 11 30 p m Friday midnight screen show to raise flood relief funds. Feature is Sing Me a Love Bang with Patricia Ellis James Melton Hugh Herbert and ZaSu Pitts plus Allen Jenkins. Diamond Horseshoe cast from The Drunkard Company will perform a plio and a bushes of the Bottom of the Garden skit. Admission 4 events, all proceeds to Red Cross flood relief. Interstate Theaters plan similar benefits in Dallas Houston Galveston El Paso Austin Port Worth Albuquerque per Karl Hoblitzelle.

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Mrs Hagen Tees Off in Court

Walter Hagen, a nationally known professional golfer, was sued for divorce in Chancery court yesterday on a charge of desertion. His wife Edna C Hagen of Deal, says they were married April 3 1923 at a New York hotel. She claims he deserted her in March 1926 while they were wintering in Florida.

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Planes Hop From San Diego Navy Base to Hawaii

The Girsh of 12 new seaplanes began liftoff from the San Diego navy base at 6 49 am with the squadron climbing non stop toward Hawaii. One by one the craft followed, forming a slow sequence until 7 20 am when all aircraft were airborne and circling to organize the voyage over the ocean.

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Acquittal in Forgery Case Shifts Indictment Ahead

Accused Iy Freed in a forgery case, O. R. Albertson of 02 South Twenty-fourth Street was acquitted by a Criminal Districts court jury on December 2. The clerk notes Albertson faces another indictment for alleged forgery tied to signatures of BM Cain of Cain Lumber Co. The matter involves a $150 automobile transaction with GC Bell at 100 Avant Avenue on April 13.

O. R. Albertson Twenty-fourth Street Ean Alvertson Cain Cain Lumber Company Rogera Avenue Bistyet Alberteon GC. Bell Avant Avenues

Charity Dane Appeal Issue Gears Up for City Campaign

In the Associated Charities drive workers aim to surpass a 40 000 goal as donations flow in. Chair Gol W. B. Tuttle urged residents to send contributions directly to the charities noting San Antonio faces hunger and distress and that public support is vital to continue aid beyond government help.

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Waters Hide Number of Prison Flood Dead

In a flooded state prison, waters trapped in two cell blocks concealed how many inmates died during three days of confinement. Governor Chandler described the scene as terrifying and declined to reveal a death toll, while officials, guards, and reporters searched the debris for bodies amid ruined cots and belongings.

Jen Crlm A. B. Chandler National Guard

Trujillo Sends Personal Flood Relief Gift to Roosevelt

Dominican Republic President Rafael Trujillo donated 20.00 dollars for relief efforts for mood sufferers in the United States as part of flood aid announced from Ciudad Trujillo on January 28.

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Ex Jockey Demands Horse After Bastile Arrest

A 45 year old, 85 pound former jockey, jailed on a vagrancy charge, told police he could ride his way out of Bastile if given a horse. He asked to see Chief Kildare and insisted he was still a rider, while reporters sought a sharper story amid the scene.

Kildare Tellow

Levee repair drive as flood toll mounts across four states

Army engineers move to reinforce the vast levee system to avert mass evacuations for up to 500000 people along the Mississippi. The flood has driven more than 150000 from homes on 2006000 acres. officials warn evacuation remains remote as work focuses on the Cairo to Memphis stretch with major levees holding.

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Ederle Sues Jus tine Apartment Company For Injury

Gertrude Ederle sues the Justine Apartment Co for a permanent spinal injury after a fall on a broken tile at an access to one building. The plaintiff says she must sleep on a board and wear a brace, hindering walking. Jury selection opened today in Mineola.

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Planes warn Arkagis Aea flood danger evacuation ordered

Two national guard planes dropped messages over Arkansas warning flood danger as Mississippi River levels threaten over 100000 acres near Melwood. Army units assumed command for the eastern region while residents evacuated from the Perrled section amid rising waters.

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