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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1935

Page

2

Pardon Plea for Dillinger Suspect Seeks Clemency

A woman from Sault Ste. Marie requests a White Mouse pardon for Anna Hamilton Steve, who sheltered Dillinger and his associate in 1934. The petition, backed by local officials and neighbors, is studied by the Department of Justice for executive clemency and possible presidential action. Hamilton, never captured, served four months in Traverse County Jail under federal fugitive provisions.

Finlvers Kerrice, Inc Washington, D.C Sault Bie Marie Mitch Dillinger Harmilton Fee Anna Hamilton Steve Traverse County Michigan Aida Ely Commisson Sault Ste. Marie Department of Justine Lake County Crown Point Ind Dillinger and Hamilton

Marriages and engagements color San Antonio social scene

Newe from East Orange New Jersey report the marriage of Miss Mary Belle McKenzie to Pleas Childress of Ozona Texas on July 14. They depart for Canada then return to San Antonio in August. Mrs. Childress leads Agnes Cotton school and is active in D A R and Zonta. Also noted are engagements, travels, and social visits of local families, with many names and trips to New York and Mexico.

Clara C. Pangoast East Orange N. J Mary Belle Mckenzie Childress Ozona Texas Monsignor Carew Agnes Cotton San Antonio de Bexar Tecider A. A. U. Wyabd West Texas Bebra Keene Grant Harold M. Grant

Social notices and wedding crowds in early 20th century Texas

A long fragment outlines a Wisconsin born guest shower at North Alabama, a Fort Sam Houston officers club dinner for Maj. Gen. Hagood’s guest, and multiple social visits and travels across San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Charleston and New Orleans. It notes engagements, marriages, receptions, and travel plans among plus touches of home life and greetings from Canada.

Frank c. Bolles Fort Sam Houston Charles R. Reynolds United States Army Nieco Hd Troxel Vernon Rucker Brunswick

Zemo Skin-Itch Remedy Praised By Millions

A fragmented notice touts Zemo as a relief for skin irritations and eczema while claiming worldwide approval. Unclear names and dates appear amid garbled text but the claim of broad acclaim remains.

Hans Cr Sony Ing Fanian So Ein Bey

Men's Linen Suits For Cash and Carry

Sunshine Laundry advertises men s linen suits for cash and carry with delivery. The copy mentions price and service terms in a terse, fragmented style, highlighting availability and value for customers.

Millikan Delayed Visit Ties To Cosmic Ray Work

Dr Rachel Millikan, famed physicist, postponed his San Antonio trip after explaining tests on cosmic ray apparatus at Caltech required final checks. He and assistant Dr Vilar Neher will depart for San Antonio once instruments are ready, using the Fort Bam Houston meteorological station facilities for research.

Rachel A. Millikan Jorother San Antonio August Lors West Coast Eighth Corps California Institute of Technology Pasadena Caif Vilar Neher Millikan Fort Bam Houston Quadrangle

Martinez Creek Beautification Plan Drafted by County Officials

County Commissioner J W Don gen and landscape architect W K Maxwall met Los Angeles Heights residents at Edison High School Tuesday night to map out creek beautification including a native rock bed and artesian well. Parent teacher associations will meet Friday to discuss the project, and the Los Angeles Civic League will sponsor a program to beautify several small parks.

Martinez Creek J. W. Dongen W. K. Maxwall Los Angeles Heights Edison High School Parka Martines Creek Sulnra Los Angeles Civic League

Reservists Ordered to Duty for 24-Day Fort Sam Tour

Seven reserve officers were ordered to duty with Fort Sam Houston troops. The list includes Lieut. Col. Otto K. detdel and Maj. Fred P. Clark from Dallas and McCamey, Captain Floyd 0 Band from Matador, Joan Z. Swan from Apex Fairbanks, Second Lieut. William BR Dean from Lark, Second Lieut. Willian J. Pope Jr from Inte, and Second-Lieut. Thomas F. Yates from Fort Worth, all assigned to a 24 day active duty tour.

Fort Sam Houston Otto K. Detdel F. A-Res Dallas Maj Fred P. Clark McCamey Cajit Floyd Band P. A.res Matador Taent Joan Z. Swan Apex Fairbanks William BR. Dean Tnt-Res Lark Willian J. Pope Jr Waco Trent Thomas F. Yates nt-Res Fort Worth

Foreign War Vets Chief to Visit S A

Veterans of Foreign Wars commander in chief Janes Van Zends visits San Antonio en route to Houston. He will be met at the Southern Pacific station at 2 10 p m Thursday afternoon, according to Texas senior vice commander Max C Walz.

Janes van Zends National Orpanier Veterans of Foreign Wars Silte da San Antonio Houston P Rlic Max C. Walz Texas

Postal Workers Chief Visits South Texas Convention

H. Ressler of Kansas City, president of the National Association of Post Office Employees, spoke in San Antonio Tuesday night while en route to San Angelo for the annual convention. A committee including EB Craven LI Ryan Albert Strenger and J R Marinall met Ressler and escorted him on a city tour.

H. ©. Ressler Kansas City National Association of Postoffice Employen Wis San Antonio Route Lo

Private liquor duty fee lifted under $100 exemption

The treasury department advised Ed Cotulla that internal revenue tax on liquor brought by U S residents for private use has been lifted, placing liquor under the $100 exemption clause of the tariff act. Wet states residents may now import $100 worth of liquor tax free for personal use, not for sale in the United States.

Treasury Department Newiay Ed Cotulla Internal Revenue Mexico United States

Lampkin Given Five Year Sentence For Murder

W H Lampkin 80 was sentenced to five years imprisonment in Criminal District court after pleading guilty to the murder of Roland Brighton 27 on August 28 The sentence began September 1 1934 The killing followed a fight at Green Kitchen cafe 1218 South Flores street where Lampkin and Brighton argued Mrs Maude Brighton and Lampkin co owned the cafe The assault to murder charge against Haynes was dismissed as he could not be secured locally

W. H. Lampkin Criminal District Court Roland Brighton Yust W. W. McCrory Slighton William Raynes Green Kitchen South Flores Street Lampkin Blighton Maude Blighton Haynes New Jersey

Woman Learns of Father's Death

News of the death of the Rev. W. R. Chandler, 18, veteran Baptist minister and evangelist, reached his daughter Mrs. Iva Chancellor of 403 West Elairato Place. The minister died in Canams City Tuesday. He is survived here by 9 Branddaughter, Miss Judy Smith. Army concert set at Fort Bam Houston at 8 mm Tuesday conducted by Warrant Officer Carl Maller.

Bennie Blanche Perry B. 'T. Ferry David M. Btles J. B. Sites Riverside Baptist Church van Roysen W. G. Davis Plano Davis Louise Mildred Munn Naids James Kimbrough W. Temple Burke Ben Baines James J L. B. Stiles James J Kimbrough Davia Stiles Saltillo Monterrey Mexico W. R. Chandler Iva Chancellor West Elairato Place Min Ister Canams City Twenty-third Infantry Band Fort Bam Houston Carl Maller Condusting

North Side stadium and south side bond issue debated

San Antonio Centennial committee aims to win approval for a 507200 bond to build a district stadium on the North Side with a possible venue at Roosevelt or Riverside parks. Only about half attended a Tuesday meeting at Express Publishing to discuss plans to present to the larger 185 committee at Municipal Auditorium. Harry Hertzberg, a committee attorney, outlined a program for the eight o clock Wednesday session as final plans await the Wednesday night gathering.

Calleum San Antonio Centennial Committee Express Publishing Dl- Techers' Room Ethers Committee Municipal Auditorium Harry Hertzberg Sowth Roosevelt Riverside Parks

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