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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

4

Services Set For Aviator Lieut Nathan Coddington

Funeral services for Lieut Nathan H L Coddington one of four Randolph field fliers killed in airplane accidents will be at Randolph field chapel at 2 pm Friday with interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Joint services for the other three victims were held at Randolph field Wednesday The bodies of Lieut Arthur M Keppler Lieut Frederick M Thompson and Flying Cadet William H Coneby were sent to Houston Los Angeles and Orange Virginia respectively for burial The four were lost in two BT 9 basic training plane crashes near the same hour six miles apart

Nathan HL Coddington Randolph Field Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Arthur M. Keppler Houston Frederick M. Thompson Los Angeles William H. Coneby Orange

Giles Seeks Land Office Post Amid Gambling Accusations

Bascom Giles, Travis county candidate for land office commissioner, charged state land office misuses of school funds in oil and gas leases. He spoke at the San Antonio Breakfast Club, then met supporters before returning to Austin, claiming to restore confidence and oppose vacancy racketeering and favoritism.

State Land Office Bascom Giles Travis County Land Office San Antonio Austin J. T. Robison J. J. Walker McDonald Lam

Unwritten Law Plea By Officer Slayer In Chicago

Chicago police officer John Lowe, who killed his wife and her male companion, said his defense would rest on the unwritten law. He claimed to have trapped them in a car at Wabash and Randolph as crowds watched near the city’s Jeep. The shooting drew gasps and numerous gunshots rang out.

Chicago John Lowe Wabash Avenue Randolph Street Chirfeago

Consulate to Open Offices Saturday in Milam Building

The Mexican consulate will formally open on the second floor of the Milam building at 12 30 p m Saturday. City and county officials and San Antonio leaders are invited to attend followed by a luncheon in the Milam cafeteria. The consulate moved from the Alamo National Bank building to gain additional space, said Consul General Jose Guadalupe Pineda.

Milam San Antonio Elyse Alamo National Tbank Jose Guadalupe Pineda

Rotary Club to Discuss "Boys" Topic at Friday Meeting

The Rotary Club announces a talk on the subject of boys to be given Friday at 7:15 pm in the St Anthony hall. Danny Creeben will speak and Robert Tate will preside as chairman. A light want ad offers vacant room rentals and a separate meter house. Dial F-12351 for details.

Rotary Club St. Anthony Hole Danny Creeben Robert ‘Tate Sapartmeter House

City Seeks Bank Bids for Funds and Depositories

The city commission sought bids from local banks to serve as depositories and fiscal agents for the 1988 fiscal year. An ordinance authorized awarding deposits with interest rates and loan terms, while a $200,000 advance from the general fund was approved to cover June payrolls and bills, though funds were not yet on hand. Mayor Quin denied loan talks but acknowledged potential bank borrowing if tax collections lag.

City Commission General Fund Gan Antonio K. Quin Quin National Bank of Commerce

San Antonio Youth Honored at Kerrville

San Antonio youth W R Thomas appears on the Kerrville honor roll for the second semester of 1937-38. Thomas is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a scholarship honor society. Also listed are Renshaw Thomas and Ed Frazer, cadet corps and Schreiner golf squad member, with Frazer noted as the son of Mr and Mrs E Frazer. Bill Randolph of Roberta is named on the preparatory department honor roll.

Klerville W. R .Thomas San Antonio College Thomas Phi Thete Kappa Allege Renshaw Thomas Renshaw Schreiner Cadet Corps Ed Frazer E. 2. Frazer Schreiner Bill Randolph Randolph Roberta

Arson homicide case stalled by key witness’ memory loss

Robert Toscano, 44, is charged with arson murder in the death of his wife Mrs Lonia Toscano on Durango Street. Local real estate operator Merle Starnes, 45, lay near death after a beating blamed on the same incident, now slowly recovering but unable to testify. District Attorney L J Gittinger says the grand jury will be asked to proceed next week with a speedy trial and to seek the death penalty if warranted.

Robert Toscano Is Mrother Lonia Toscano Durango Street Merle Starnes West French Place Toscano Starnes Btarnes Toweans L. J Gittinger Giltinger

Negligent Homicide Result Leads to Fine in San Antonio

Gerte Real and Omer D. Cole of Rio Grande City were involved in a December 17 collision on the Seguin highway. The driver was found negligent and fined 180 in County Court at Law No 1 by Judge McCallum and noted for appeal to the Criminal Court of Appeals in Austin.

Gerte Irude Real Omer D. Cole Rio Grande City McCallum Cauinel Miss Real San Antonio Lom New Seguin Highway Cole Criminal Court of Appeals Aussin

Purport of Kidney Health Cure Ad Claims Poison Waste Removal

An old time medicine ad touts Dean’s Pile and Doxa Pills as cures for kidney illness. It claims acidity and poisonous waste in the blood can be flushed out with 45 miles of tubing or filters, promising relief from pain, burning, fatigue, and swelling.

Dean

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