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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1935
Page
3
Reported fashion week chatter highlights VaCo and Helene Yranite showcasing sheer filmy lingerie in black bordered sets. Dove grey white and baby blue options appear as alternatives while demure long sleeves and empire waistlines steer toward cocktail ready looks with satin touches.
A long, fragmentary social page lists teas, parties and receptions in memory of or honoring various local figures. Notable items include tea at the Wittelmuseum for Darron Dawson-Watson's exhibit, a 2:30 Thursday telecast at Tick Tork tearoom, and a Bright Shawl luncheon honoring Mrs Edward Duane De Buy. Numerous gatherings feature Mrs Reagan Houston, Mrs Gaughis, Mrs J. S. Lagkwood, and Mr Werner Renner with friends in attendance. A St Anthony hotel luncheon for Southwest Texas District Medical Society executives decorates with spring blossoms. The text also mentions upcoming alums meetings and multiple birthdays and visits.
The Court of Criminal Appeals reversed Frank McGinnis's conviction for the beating death of his wife, remanding for a new trial due to an error in not submitting the woman's name to the jury. The indictment referenced Helen Metzinnis, and McGinnis argued the witness name was misdated. testimony described a Pa-bound trip and a fatal assault. The case, heard in the seventh district with Judge Tranty presiding, centered on contested identifications and substantial evidence of murder.
The nation marked Franklin D. Roosevelt's fifty third birthday with nationwide dances and parties in 7500 locations from Warm Springs to New York, Las Vegas, and Manila. Proceeds support infantile paralysis research and the Roosevelt foundation. Citizens joined elaborate dinners, balls, and community gatherings, featuring honors for Mrs. Roosevelt and family, and a campaign to aid the crippled.
Obituary notes the death of Ted C. Agate 69 longtime member of the U S board of tax appeals and Democratic national committee figure from Texas. Details cover career in law state service WWI rank major and public roles, plus family ties and planned funeral arrangements. Also mentions May Robson widow of Dr A H Brown and a Columbia film reference.
Charles L. Bunn a tall guard turned peace officer by prior railroading experience resides at 2346 Hicks Avenue. Born in Gan Aono and a St Marys College alumnus, he has worked as a brakeman for Southern Pacific a city mechanic and operator of a local dairy business. He also served as a mechanic for several San Antonio auto dealers.
The nation’s power output for New York last week totaled 1,141,688,000 kilowatt hours, compared with 1,778,272.00 the prior week, as reported by the Solison Electric Institute.
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