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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

2

Canton War Urgency Drives Canton South Government Move

Canton in turmoil as the South government weighs sending troops against Japan amid central government disputes. Officials tighten air defense, curtail public gatherings, and mobilize resources while foreign observers view the crisis gravely. Warships reach Amoy as Canton fortifies defenses and a bond issue funds civil protection efforts.

Canton China Japan North Nanking Loi Chung-den Kwargst Bis To Wen Hongkong Amoy Fukiett Canton Bouth Ganiow Formosa Shatow Kwangtung Province

Obituary notices for Bloch Hotchkiss Cook and others in San Antonio

Obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs Albertine Bloch 84 of La Vernia native of Germany with six survivors and 17 grandchildren, William Cornell 61 with two daughters, AL D Hotchkiss 64 with daughter, and Walter Theadgill Cook 49 with wife Harriet, plus siblings and other survivors. Services held at home and chapels with multiple reverends officiating and interment in local cemeteries.

Albertine Bloch Lavernia Germany Sur‘ivors Chio Bloch la Verhia Amandes Bloch the Creek Max Bloch San Antonio Bernhart Bloch Linton Ehrich Sam Bloch Olmos Nic Finch Wiliam Cornell South St. Mary's Street Pf, Brody William Cox AL D. Hotchkiss Forter Loring Arthur R. McBinstry Margaret Aotchkiss Walter Theadgill Cook Princeton Avenue M. Tresting Porter Loring PB. Hill Anchor Masonic Cemetery Harriett Cook Helen Mae Cook Amos and Pat Cook Mae Kilpatrick Tom Jones Gamden Ala

Wedding Bells Ring For Banford and McAshen in San Antonio

Mrs Twussell Ponder returned from Eagle Pass where she attended the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Banford to James McAshen in the Church of the Redeemer. Attendants included Susan Sanford and Jeantine Sanford. Harris McAshan of San Antonio was best man. reception followed at Judge Sanford's home. Additional local society events and teas highlighted by luncheon honors for Miss Agnes Virginia Cannon and other social engagements across San Antonio.

Clara G. Pancoast Twussell Ponder Eagle Pass Elizabeth Banford James —. McAshen Houston Church of the Redeemer J. R. Sanford Susan Sanford Jeantne Sanford Catherine Sanford Mises Mary Reed Simpson Lois Buckley Ponder Wee Ann Sanford Harris McAshan San Antonio Maurice McAshan John Envy Sanford Iothers Roger Sanford Yose Hemime Sanford and Bly Moe Azhah Sen Antonians Aurelia Virginia Crossette Alice Combs Josephine Wilson

Death and emasculation shock Hempstead railroad town

June 6 officers probed motives after a terrible tragedy at a Jonesy railroad station near Hempstead. J. A. Jenkins, 65, retired railroad man, fatally shot himself after admitting he performed emasculation on a fellow railroad worker J. E. Gresham. Gresham, battered and unconscious, lay in a corner. doctors gave him slim chances of recovery.

Hempstead Erlend William Jackson J. A. Jenkins J. E. Gresham Gresham

Manplea in court for marijuana possession charged

Francisco Gonales of 427 Tampico Street pleaded guilty in Criminal District Court to unlawful possession of marijuana. He received a one year suspended sentence after the complaint was filed by Deputy Sheriff Joe Passand on Nesleday 427 Tampico Street.

Criminal District Court Francisco Gonales Soldiess Tampico Street Joe Passand

Goncho Scout Mall Opened in San Angelo

San Angelo hosts a ceremony for the opening of the Concho Valley Boy Scouts camp near Merizon with William M. McIntosh praising the oath and youth citizenship. Donations from L. J. Farr Fayeke Tankersley Ha G Yestes Yates and John Rust fund the camp and facilities as leaders emphasize scout ideals. The event honors late benefactors and marks a milestone for local Boy Scout support.

San Angelo Watsonsfall America William M. McIntosh San Antonio Lails Farr Conrbe Valley Council The Bay Scouts Merizon Irlon County Spring Creek L. J. Farr Fayeke ‘Tankersley Mertzon Ha G Yestes al Wetmore John ¥. Rust Sai Angelo Yates Mcltosh Houston Harte Concho Valley Rio Grande

Buffalo Bill Statue Halted at Texas Centennial Grounds

Attorneys for the Texas Centennial central exposition and for Greenwood in Austin secured a temporary restraining order to stop placing a Buffalo Bill statue on Dallas centennial grounds. Judge W F Robertson set the hearing for June 19 after an appeals court dissolved a prior injunction.

Austin Lune Green- Wood Taman Buffalo Bill Dallas W. F. Robertson Greenwood Court of civ

Hearst Wins Appeal Plea In Senate Telegram Case

William Randolph Hearst won a partial appeal over a senate lobby committee from a lower court ruling. The U S Court of Appeals granted a special appeal but refused to restrain the committee pending further action.

Washington, Dame Walliam Randolph Hearst Senate Lobby Committee United States Court of Appeals Senate

Maniac Gangster Key to Prison Break At Peter Minn

Federal and state authorities pursue the Karply Barker Gangster and 13 other escapees from St Peter state asylum after a dramatic breakout. Gunfire, a sealed wall, and armed guards subdued as residents barricade homes. The fugitives include Lawrence de Vol, ex-bank robber, with several other named robbers and auto thieves. Recaptures reported of two suspects, while others remain at large.

AT. Peter Minn Minnesota Two Hundred Fifth Infantry Floyd Olson Te Telons Are de Vol Stillwater Priso Third Northwestern National Bank Minneapolis Amunkine Owece Rapguenes Albert Scarsxee Sareko Peter Hoffman Tom de Large Atlas Holloway Adolph Walworth Tony T. Smith Wilburt Johison Donald Reader Missoulian Walter Holstein Fercy Kenosha Thdlian William Uannenji Lanmei George Tremont Lawrence Leonard Gunderson Frank Gibson David Rhoades Ben Russell Mom O'Nell

Junior Birdmen Hold May 3 Contest in Laredo

The Gight wing headquarters of the Junior Birdmen of America reports a May 3 contest in Laredo led by the thirtieth squadron commander featuring an R O G revert. No times awarded, but the event spurred beginner interest and drew new members. Angel Goussoulls hosted an evening gathering with exhibits of member-made models. Three new members expected next week, per Squadron Commander Ruberto Gutierrez.

Junior Birdmen of America Laredo Ute Angel Goussoulls Rumberto Gutierrez

Spanish War Vets Parley Opens Encampment

SAN ANGELO Texas veterans of the War of 38 and auxiliary members registered for the United Spanish War Veterans encampment opening. Around three hundred attendees expected. attendance already higher than Corpus Christi. An official flag was presented to Bos Angelo by the local camp. A. Carter host commander and Mayor Dorsey presided. Curtis P. Kitchen Brownwood department commander gave the welcome response.

San Angelo Jane Tha’ Auxiliary Axie Firet Saile United Spanish War Veterans Corpus Christi Bos Angelo A. Carter Dorsey Hardeman Jocally Ranied Curtis P. Kitchen Brownwood Department. Com Manier

Miss Jobyna Howland Found Dead in Hollywood Home

Hollywood actress Jobyna Howland aged 55 was found dead on the kitchen floor of her home early today by her maid. Heart disease was named as the apparent cause.

Hollywood Jobyna Howland Kitch~en

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