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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1938

Page

2

Windsors Celebrate First Wedding Anniversary at Home

An American born Duchess and the Duke of Windsor mark their first anniversary by working on their new home at the Chateau, eschewing formal celebrations. They focus on interior and exterior projects, with daily travel to the chateau and modest, practical attire. The couple reportedly host few gifts, while maintaining a simple Riviera lifestyle and avoiding public festivities.

Windsors Antrbes Franze Duke Chateau de Cande Tours Grand Hotel Augie Mije Chateau Pitric Mary Pomeroy Burton Riviera Duke and Duchess OF Windsor

War department votes for Kelly Field and Fort Bliss upgrades

Washington reports that the conference approved 42.495 million for Kelly Field San Antonio improvements and 53,450 for Port Bliss development. Direct funding of 1.747 million becomes available July 2 with contracts of 4.748 million for 1934. Maverick and El Paso allies push permanent aid including barracks grills and storage, detailing allocations for barracks utilities and supply houses.

Washington Maury Maverick Baki War Department Kelly Field Army Maverick Port Bliss Pesc Ford Bliss Senate House Representatives Thomasty el Paso San Antonio #3 Gree Barracks

Corpus Christi Celebrates Pineda Day With Buccaneer Event

Corpus Christi marks the 419th anniversary of Spanish explorer de Pineda by opening a three day Buccaneer days celebration. A bay bombardment announced his arrival with a parade through the business district after he accepted the keys to the jetty. Highlights include a coronation pageant, queen’s costume ball, duchess garden party, treasure hunts, and boat excursions with events planned across the weekend.

Alvarez da Pineda Corpus Christi Shorp Richard M. Blebegg Dante UG. 85 Charlester Vie Nueces Plaza Queen's Clark Nueces Plaza Hotel Padre Island Queen's Court

Gen Itagaki Named New Japanese War Minister

Tokyo reports the appointment of General Sushiro Itagaki as war minister, succeeding General Srgiyama. The cabinet shuffle includes former Foreign Minister Hoki Hir and premiers in attendance, with a rally held at the national headquarters.

J. Bison Hector War Ministry United States Fannie Lavaie Hoki Hir Oto Gen. Masushige T. J. McLean Siatel Dgaki

Farley to Get 5 A Invitation for San Antonio Convention

Rodham Routledge, substitute at the San Antonio post, plans to deliver a special invitation to Postmaster General James A. Parley for the Texas clerks and carriers convention in San Antonio on July 4 and 5. He carries a bid from C. L. Padgett, president of San Antonio Branch No. 421, National Association of Letter Carriers, and will then join the Roadybush Service school for a 5 course session from June 15 to September 15. He holds a sixth degree from St Mary’s University.

Rodham Routledge Merk San Antonilo Washington James A. Parley Texas Clerks and Careers San Antonio C. L. Padgett Fairey Routledge Legislative Committee Roadybush St.Mary’s University

Prowlers Break Into Lone Biar Tee House

Police report a break in at 405 Booth Presa Street the ice chamber was damaged but nothing stolen. The manager H. GO. Brek stated suspects entered seeking a place to coal off. no further items or names provided.

Biar Tee Booth Presa Street H. GO. Brek Poce

Army Chapter of C E S Installs Newly Elected Officers

The Army Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star installed recently elected officers. Daniel O Connell served as installation officer. Officers named include Mix Jasiola DePriest as worthy matron Edwin B Hump as worthy patron Mrs Josephine Storey as associate matron John Gerrity as associate patron Dora Anne Turner as secretary Viola Leong as treasurer Jessie Allman as conductress Cella Gok as associate conductress Alice Em Jerick as chaplain Glara Teta as herald.

Army C.E.S Any Order of the Eastern Star Daniel O'Connell Jasiola DePriest Edwin B Hump Josephine Storey John &. Gerrity Assoclule Dora Anne Turner Viola Leiong Jessie Allman Cella Gok Alice Em Jerick Glara Teta

Two Alcatraz convicts face federal murder charges

Two of three Alcatraz prisoners blamed for the death of guard R. C. O'Cline during the May 23 abortive escape faced federal murder charges in San Francisco on June 3. A third felon was killed. Lures and Rufus Franklin were named for indictment next Tuesday by U.S. Attorney Frank J. Bennedssy.

San Francisco Alcatraz Thomas R. Limerick Limerick South Dakota Frankl Wis Euros Cine Franklin Alabama Lucas Texas Cali

Border Limited Schedule Change Impacts Southern Pacific routes

A new Border Limited schedule shifts service to Corpus Christi and the Lower Rio Grande Valley, effective Sunday. The train will depart San Antonio at 16:40 with an arrival at Vesley points after 19:15, per J. T. Monroe, passenger traffic manager, who also notes streamlined service between Dallas and Houston. The Hustier departs semimonthly at 14:00 with intermediate stops, the Surbeam non stop leaves Houston at 16:45 arriving in Dallas by 23:40, with Dallas departures at 17:05 and Houston arrivals at 21:25.

Border Limited Southern Pacific Corpus Christi Rio Grande Valley San Antonio Vesley Points J. T. Monroe Trafic Monroe Delias Houston Dallas

Two Brothers Treated for Cuts from Glass Incident

Two young brothers were treated for cuts after injuring their right feet on glass near Als home and at the creek. They received first aid before being taken to 450 Durango Street for further care at Robert B Green Hospital.

Twe Brothers Louis Hiy Als Duraogy Street

Death Toll Rises From Eastern Pa Mine Blast

Debris and deadly gas delayed determination of the blast’s cause at the Du Pont area mine. Nineteen workers were killed, with several others injured including skull fractures and severe burns. Names of the dead include Alex Glange and John Clark of Moosic, John Kovaleski and Martin Woonlay of Du Pont, and Sam Adoniio of Stughes town. Injured survivors were John Waskiewler of Dupont and Peter Marganting of Pittston.

Boranton Pennsylvania Cile Tield Anne Alex Glange John Clark Moosic John Kovaleski Martin Woonlay Adam Mark Gus Posdaieh John Phillips Mighwel Guinty John Lokuta Dupont Sam Adoniio Stughestown John Waskiewler Peter Marganting Pittston Pittston Hospital Warner Pasdvich Peter Washik Patrick Napdone Joseph Luste

Stitches Sound Sew Bad Then He Scrams

Enja Anthony, 30, of 815 Hamilton Street, cut his left index finger while weeding and sought treatment at Robert B. Green hospital. A physician said several stitches were needed but Anthony vanished before the surgical needle could be retrieved. In other news, the National Association of Letter Carriers Alamo auxiliary holds a regular meeting at 7:80 p.m. Tuesday in Bagle hall.

Anthony Hamilton Street Robert B. Green Hospital National Association of Letter Carers Alamo Bagle Hall

Contractors Pick Leaders for Texas Highway Group

Nine new directors of the Associated General Contractors of America Texas highway branch were named at a one day Gunter hotel session. Directors chosen include H B Zachary San Antonio H G McCall Ware Dwight Horton Dallas Dean Ward San Antonio W W Vann Kerrville W V Butler Bryan W W Braden Amarillo and others. Officers to be chosen June 21 in Austin. Twenty five members attended the meeting presided by Charles H Newell Austin.

Texas Highway Branch Associated General Contractors of America Gunter Hotel H. B. Zachary San Antonio H. G. McCall Ware Dwight Horton Dallas Dean Ward W. W. Vann Kerrville V. Butler Bryan W. W. Braden Amarilla W. & Grawford R. Hell Dallah Texas Austin Charles H. Newell Ecretaryemuttager

Awards Given At AUTH Cont

Friday and ben presented 18 students of Ruth Cott school. The commencement exercises were Thursday at San Pedro Playhouse. Bishop William Capers awarded diplomas to 17 graduates. Miles Bilison With earned two awards, the Joseph Howland Colt mathematics medal and the headmistress' recognition trophy. Hallie Groos won the Wallace Gamphan English honor, Grace Venable the Spanish award, Sara Tanuise Adams the history medal, Virginia Stolt the reading award, Mary Gurt ride Berthier the residence council award, Cornelia Vaughan the primary award, and Madge Barclay Frances Louise Conlon Terry Emerson Florence Harrison Nancy Hildebrand Marjorie Osborn Blaine Sedel Estelle Sharpe Suzanne Straus Virginid Webb Sally With received state reading certificates. Awards were presented by headmistress Estelle M. Bonnell.

Ben Ruth Cott San Pedro Playhouse William Capers Miles Bilison Joseph Howland Colt Wallace Gamphan Hallie Groos Grace Venable Sara Tanuise Adams Virginia Stolt Mary Gurt Ride Berthier Cornelia Vaughan Sdymas Madge Barclay Frances Louise Conlon Terry Emerson Florence Harrison Nancy Hildebrand Marjorie Osborn Blaine Sebdel Estele Sharpe Suzanne Straus Virginid Webb Sally With Estelle M. Bonnell Echol

Joyful Help For Weak Kidneys

An old advertisement promises a remedy for kidney weakness and related symptoms. It touts cleansing the blood, rapid relief, and a dramatic age reversal claim under a money back guarantee. The copy features brand names and drugstore availability with sensational language.

Cyytex Itengla Ruare The Knox Company

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