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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1936
Page
1
June 9 Madrid reports a monarchist plot was foiled and civil guard uniforms seized, though earlier police said 40 uniforms were taken at the syndicalist headquarters. Officials said the uniforms were seized at a transport agency near the syndicalist offices, with many arrests anticipated and raids on food stores reported.
Thieves entered Owl Radiator Works at 1216 Broadway on Tuesday and stole 170 pounds of solder, welding gear, and six caps. C. C. Trent, company official, reported the incident to the police.
A Tuesday morning break in at a car parked near the City Market House saw a prowler steal a visitor's suitcase from GC M Latham of 1 Overton. Latham reported the incident to police and described the car as the source of the theft.
One man bought large garden tools from a firm advertised in the Hargain Columnis of Light Classified Ads, while another did not. The contrast shows why people feel happy or sad. consult Classifications 105 to 116 to uncover exceptional bargains and see for yourself.
Chief Owen W. Kilday led 20 officers to Dorothy Frocks company at Market and Navarro to curb post-disaster unrest after Monday clashes between workers and strikers. A patrol wagon stood ready, with 30 pickets nearby. no trouble occurred as workers entered the dress factory under police escort. Twenty-four complaints were filed in court, including 14 disturbing the peace and 10 assault counts, with trial set for Saturday.
A Dallas fashion show titled Centennial of Fashion traced clothing progress from 19th century styles to 1926 trends. VIP stylists from Vogue Harper's Bazaar and Women's Wear attended as models wore ensembles from France Spain Mexico and Texas. The event ended with San Antonio's Janice Jarratt in a Texas Centennial designed evening gown.
President Franklin D Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will arrive at 6 p m at the Southern Pacific station civic guards will line the route with 1630 officers and soldiers assigned a quiet wreath laying at the Alamo four buglers will provide a trumpeter signal a guard parade and a motorcade including Gov James Allred and Mayor C K Quin will accompany them officials will march past the train area and a wreath will be laid at the Alamo shrine before the party leaves for Missouri-Kansas-Texas station.
Oscar M. Powell regional director for the Social Security Administration will fly from San Antonio to Santa Fe to meet Governor Clyde Tingley and state officials. He aims to coordinate federal and state groups under recent legislation to implement a social security program in his region comprising Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico.
Dallas scouts contributed a crystal cluster to the Centennial exposition, requested by Scout Executive O. L. Duggan. The crystal, from Frig Canyon, had rested in the scout museum and is to be used in a campfire program at the exhibit in Dallas.
Funeral services for the Rev. Frank Scovill Onderdonk aged 65 who died Sunday will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Travis Park Methodist church with Dr. J Grady Timmons officiating. Assisting will be Dr. Grover G. Emmons of Nashville Bishop A Frank Smith of Houston and several Mexican mission pastors. Interment will be in Mission Burial Park.
Two cars collided on the cut-off road between the Austin highway and Randolph field Monday night. Pvt. and Mrs. W. J. Smith of Randolph area stayed at Fort Sam Houston hospital Tuesday, while Mrs. Floyd J. Salmo of Bay City and her 2 year old son Charles Eugene rested at friends' homes. Smith's condition was reported as certain.
A historical weather snippet lists wind directions and speeds, humidity at 8 24 a. m, precipitation totals for the 24 hours ending Tuesday 7 a. m, and sun and moon timings. It includes tide notes for Aramas Pang light and a regional summary for Abilene and Albuquerque with clear conditions.
Emilio Hernandez, 66, of 425 Flanders Avenue, was critically wounded in an alleged ambush after offering water to strangers Monday afternoon near his home on Frio City road. He told police several men drove up, one stabbed him in the chest and abdomen as he tried to block entry to his house. He remained in Robert B. Green Hospital near death Tuesday.
Houston June 1 Secretary of Commerce Roper said the Democratic entry will win the national election next November. He warned not to bet until the Republican starter is known, comparing it to choosing a horse. He added that regardless of the rival, the people intend Roosevelt to carry out his program with four more years.
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