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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1940

Page

3

Life Underwriters Plan Air Meet at St Anthony Hotel

Life insurance officials and agents plan an air day session Wednesday at the St Anthony Hotel sponsored by a section of Life Underwriters. Mitton Facher, general chairman, says 300 insurance men are expected. Speakers include Charles J Zimmerman of Chicago president of the National Association of Life Underwriters AOL White of Dallas president of the Texas Association of Life Underwriters Roland D. Hinkle of Equitable Life Chicago Lynn S Broaddus of Chicago manager of Guard to Life and Mackeudl Camp Jr of New York central agent of We Yok Hancock Mutual Life.

Life Insurance St. Anthony Sean Antonin Life Underwriters Mitton Facher Fettlers Theif Insurance Charles J. Zimmerman Chicaga National Associaies of Life Underwriterss Aol White Dallas Texas Associaton of

Barbara Expects Florida Divorce From Danish Nobility

Barbara Button Baughwitz-Reventlow, Countess of Denmark, expects a Florida divorce from her separated husband Count Kurt von Haugwitz-Reventlow. The case hinges on a London separation decree and Danish law governing whether it becomes final after 18 months. The timing depends on Danish dating of the separation signing in London. The narrative mentions an upcoming sales congress and other attendees, with references to a tour companion.

Babs Kurt Haugw'tz- Reventiow London Capetthagen Court Robert Sweeney Handsoue Ama

Girl Thrown From Car Injures Several People

A girl said she was thrown from a moving car by her boyfriend near West Commerce Street. She was treated at Robert B Green hospital for a broken ankle and other injuries. Other victims include M Castillo with a head cut and Andrey Valdez with a knife wound and head injury. Amelia Gonzales suffered head lacerations after falling from a parked car. Police reported several minor incidents in the Guadalupe and Goth Frip streets areas.

Robert B. Green Hospital Commerce Street Luis Lopez East Houston H.C. Bock W. C. Miller Joe Domingues

Old Age Policy Pays Up to 50 a Month

Mail order insurance advertises an elderly policy for ages 65 to 85 offering up to 50 dollars monthly, 500 dollars disability, 25 a month hospital care, with no medical exam and 1 cent a day cost. Claims large uptake, no agents call, free 30 day inspection, limited offer.

Postal Ue & Casualty Insurance Co Ing Kangas City

Hospital witness describes coercive job pressure at Plaza hotel

Miss Greer testified that Williams pressured her with a paid reassignment and warned of danger if she refused, offering $125 a month to cooperate. She recalled threats, insults, and inquiries into Dr Johnson’s private life, while continuing to work under the hospital board’s investigation.

Buck Ramsey Board of Control Plaza Hotel Williams Carl ‘Wright Johnson Lye Wiliams Dr. Johnson Eade Aneasz Miss Greer Jf Sot John Willams UhayRunder

Witnesses Question Past Life at San Antonio Hospital

Probe into state hospital conduct continues as Mrs White testifies about conditions and staff, including alleged incidents with Dr Johnson. She states no nurse or employee complained of improper advances, notes the five doctors resigned recently, and mentions liquor at the hospital store.

White Dr. Johnson Williams Willams Johnson San Antonio Jonason State Hospital Claude Teer Fierd of Control E& Train Jolson

Special Numbers Planned for Mexican Supper Event

Our Lady of the Lake college alumnae plan a Mexican supper entertainment hour from 6:30 to 7:39 p m Thursday featuring Mexican South American and Spanish dancers. Arrangements are led by Mrs Henry Steinbomer Ruth Lacey Edith Brown Inez Dielmann Doyle Cockrell Anita Marines Aliee Patrick Lorraine Channel.

Our Lady of the Lake College Henry Steinbomer Ruth Lacey Edith Brown Inez Dielmann Doyle Cockrell Anita Mar- Mines Aliee Patrick Lorraine Channel

Life Term Given on Attack County

Hubert J. King of Batesville Zavalla county pleaded guilty to rape of his 14 year old daughter Sarah Lau King. Jury deliberated 30 minutes and sentenced King to life in the penitentiary. District Attorney R J Noonan presented the case before Judge K K Woodley in the Thirty eighth District court.

Hondo Hubert J. King Batesville Zavalla County Sarah Lau King Ing King R. J. Noonan K. K. Woodley Thirty-eighth

Fall From Porch Injures S A Roy

A fall from a porch at 124 West Locust Street Monday sent William Hubbard, 8, of 128 West Locust Street to Robert B Green hospital for treatment of injuries after striking an iron picket. Mrs Margarita Morens, 48, of 1510 Saunders Avenue, was treated after being shot in the neck by an airgun fired by her 11 year old son.

West Locust Street William Hubbard Robert B. Green Hospital Margarita Morens Saunders Avenue

Thefts From Cars Reported In Local Area

Police seek a man who stole a blood pressure indicator from Dr. Frank Maplard's car. Items stolen include an overcoat from John Williams, clothing from Edmund Delgado, a tarpaulin and onions from a truck, a pair of plates from a car, air rifle and books, mechanics tools, coal and a dashboard panel. Multiple reported thefts span several streets and nearby addresses.

Frank Maplard East Olmas Drive G. G. Gillette Wes Buena Vista Street Santos Torres Loesia Street South St. Mary’s Street F. J. Knemper Converse Texas air rif_lé Denver Boulevard Denver Heights Park Hollis Dowlern Sherman Street Sechanics Tools South Plares Sheet L. A. Ross Park Tow

Army officers to visit Kelly Field for inspection

General Henry Gibbons and Brig. Gen Richard C Moore, senior quartermaster officials, are to arrive at Kelly Field at 3 PM Monday by air to inspect building activities and the Advanced Flying School. A consulting architect accompanies them.

Kelly Mn Henry Gibbons Richard C. Moore Kelly Field

Texas Solons III Washington Cold Confines Two Senators

Senators Sheppard and Company of Texas were confined at home today with colds, sidelining duties in the capital. The brief illness pause interrupts legislative business as officials seek rest and recovery.

Texas Solons III Washington Sheppard and Company of

Lost Handcuffs Still Lost Mystery Persists

Roy N. Griffin federal alcohol tax agent pursued clues Monday about missing handcuffs tied to a March 4, 1938 incident. Prisoners Jacinto Mirales and Yon Antonio Gomez faced arrest in a case involving a still. Mirales claimed his partner had the cuffs, while Gomez had prior confinement records. The case remains unresolved as authorities seek the missing bracelets.

Roy N. Griffin Charlie Chan Griffin Yon Antonio Gomez Jacinto Mirales Ban Fernando Street Gomez Robutown la Tuna Reforma Mirales South Frio Street W. H. Shipp

Ogifia club pledges initiated at East Texas State

Formal initiation was given to all pledges of the Ogifia club. Initiated were Frank Chaney Joe Gaffard Chick Miles Philip Fouché Emmett Barron and Eyeratt Hawkins.

Ogifia Club East Texas State Frank Chaney Joe Gaffard Chick Miles Philip Fouché Emmett Barron Eyeratt Hawkins

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