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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1935
Page
11
Second Lieutenant Cresson W. Kearney of the Infantry Reserve was ordered to a fourteen day July tour with the Second Division. He resides at 15 Crayson Street in Ford Bend Houston and proceeds to drain on inactive duty Aavis.
The plan to extend Main avenue through the San Antonio Arsenal toward the south side moved closer after a favorable report from the military affairs committee. Congressman Maury Maverick said action would be taken soon by Washington. The city would invest about 130000 to secure the right-of-way and would coordinate with the government on any required property removals. Street officials and local senators pressed for a permit allowing extension to the Pleasanton road without additional city costs.
The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the trial court, ruling El Paso may tax the Texas and Pacific railroad franchise for street use from 1925 to 1928, despite earlier appellate reversals. The decision upholds $28 354 in revenue and finds prior method arbitrary.
Worcester Mass July 24 sensational disclosures hint at one or two more suspects in the drowning of Mrs Alice Dudley Sherman. State police probe the ties of Newell Paige Sherman to the crime as relatives are questioned for clues to a stronger mind they believe influenced the act. Esther Magill of Whitinsville is also being questioned amid the case unfolding from Lake Blngletary.
Attorney General Cummings asked and obtained the resignation of Dr Anye N Stannard from the United States board of paroles to place Judge T Webber Wilson of Mississippi who Roosevelt shifted from a Virgin Islands post. Dr Paul M Pearxm, son of Judge Wilson, retired as governor of the islands and given a PWA housing position. A four room home at 107 Essex street is for sale at 1620 See Classified Ad.
A carnival operator A Booby Obadal and five others were jailed after police and deputies raided the Riverside Gardens and Obadal's Gay Paree club. Police found a bingo game operating without permit and arrested nine musicians plus the master of ceremonies. One suspect released after questioning. no permit renewals allowed.
Miss Emily Willemain 4 died Wednesday at 1602 West Laurel Street. A Belfast France native who came to the United States 82 years ago, she settled on the Medina river near GastVille and has lived in San Antonio for BH years. Funeral services will be Thursday from Zizik Kearns with a Mass at St Marys Church. Interment in Mission Burial Park. Surviving are two sisters Miss Adeline Willemain and Miss Justine Stein.
Detroit dated report states Judge Christopher Estein ordered a 50 person venire in May for the trial of William Tee Ferris and three women Loretta Jackson Florence Jackson and Jean Miller charged with murder in the slaying of Howard Garter Dickson New York attorney listed in a robbery related case. The attorney was taboed of 1,000 and shot to death in Rouge Park June 27.
Capt J L Baskett of field artillery reserve and Capt Dudley B Jones commanding officer of the fleet sub district CGO led a team to inspect tree timy encampments at Fort Clark and Conean leaving Wednesday for the assignments.
Terry Wichamson of Jourdanion died Wednesday morning from pneumonia while being transported by ambulance to Santa Rosa hospital from his home.
City notices a weekly Wednesday night dance at Taudauze Hall with music by Tor lent Blenders. Admission is 25 and the crowd will be admitted by age group as posted.
Austin July 24 The Texas Supreme Court adjourned without deciding if parimutuel betting on day races is legal The court blocked an injunction from Sweet Schnildshicrith of Trias county against Oak Downs and granted writs of error to review conflicting rulings from courts at San Antonio and Dallas on whether betting is illegal or legal
Tele users association claims 4000 signatures for a ballot amendment to substitute an aldermanic system for the current commission form. A rally is set on the Faruens plaza near the courthouse to present petitions to the city commission and press for quick action. Lawyers volunteered to aid, while charges of suppression and propaganda are leveled at the administration.
Paris banker Goles Neidecker remained in custody on parole as a writ of habeas corpus hearing was set for Monday in New York. The case ties to the closing of the Travelers Bank of Paris last Thursday. French surete requested the arrest of Neidecker’s brothers George and Aubrey, who arrived at Norfolk and were later released.
Kleberg Weathers Stiff Blow in Bay Port Aransas as Richard Klepere steers a 36 foot sailing yacht toward port after a snide brew incident. Accompanying him were Juy, Kleterg, Catherine and Richard Dy, Miss Searcy, Mr Searcy, and John Kennedy.
J B Cain remained jailed on bond default after a July seizure of a 30 gallon oil tank at a tourist camp on the W W White road in Bexar County. United States Commissioner Pat A Lockhart set the bond at 1000 dollars. Three complaints related to the sale were dismissed against Rex White Mrs Bess Petrie and Exneat Helms.
Cant Joseph J. Reid of Vot Res. reviews inspection of memorial and printing at Gos camps in Mathis and Lamar.
Sam Al Leaks aged 24 of Dallas and member of the famed Leake Henry and Young firm died here after a lengthy illness. The obituary notes his prominent role in the Southwest business circle and his association with the notable firm Leake Henry and Young.
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