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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1937

Page

4

Police Chiefs Meet Planned for Texas Convention

Dallas reports preparations for the 39th annual Texas police chiefs convention from June 10 to 21 in Laredo and Monterrey Mexico. Speakers include Attorney General William McGraw and James Gus Jones of the U S Bureau of Investigation. A pistol shooting contest features multiple classes and team competition among Texas police departments.

Dallas INS Texas George A. Smith Laredo Monterrey Mexico Crass Spo Phohy Conveyslon Willuam McGraw Pitorney Gus Jones United States Apartment of Investigation San Antonio Cognition Talias Las Antonio Houston Austin Beaumont el Paso Withltt Fatty State Highway Patrol

Relapse Suffered by Count Cavadonga

The Count of Cavadonga son of the ex king of Spain suffered a relapse of a hemorrhagic condition. He has been under doctors care for several weeks receiving treatment for the alleged curse of the Habsburgs. His engagement to Miss Marta Rocatorre was postponed due to illness.

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Searles to Head Disabled Veterans Group in San Antonio

Disabled American Veterans San Antonio chapter No. 14 will hold a rehabilitation ceremony at Turner Hall on June 25 the announced Saturday. New officers elected Friday night include A B Crainey senior vice commander James F R Lawson junior vice commander Lewis Jannie treasurer P S Stoni chaplain A B Holder judge advocate Jimmy Royston David A McGnis and Martin J Wilson executive committee members.

C.F. Searles San Antonio Turner Hall A. B. Crainey Sqnior James FR. Lawson Lews Jlannine P. S. Stoni

Yale Faculty Pickets Support Davis Over Nonrenewal

Yale University faced a picket by teachers led by professor Jerome Davis of the divinity school amid contract nonrenewal disputes. The demonstration, sponsored by the American Federation of Teachers, followed Davis's ratification as president. Yale President James Rowland Angell said they would review the situation.

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Army Prisoner’s Daring Swim Fails

Private Leonid B. Roosett, 21, attempted a escape swim from Governor’s Island at Buttermilk Channel but was pulled from the water by police near Brooklyn after going about a quarter mile. He had served six months of a 4 2 year sentence from the Canal Zone for desertion and insubordination. He is the son of Mrs Helen Roesch of Cleveland Ohio.

New York Hta Buttermilk Channel Leonid B. Roosett Governor's Island Brooklyn Raichad Wie Canal Zone Helen Roesch Clevelaid, Ohl

Inaugural Election Names San Antonio Leaders

In the week’s elections Lawrence Pawkett was chosen as first vice president and Arthur Higgins as second vice president at the inaugural hall. Jerry Knippa is slated as president with a San Antonio 30 30 era tag and several directors including Albert Enderle Dick Adams Carl Alice and Marlin Stein joining the board. Universal fingerprinting is cited as the national project.

Derry Eknippo San Antonio Maly 4 Lawrence Pawkett Arthur Higgins Albert Enderle Dick Adams Carl Alice Marlin Stein

Lone Star Gas strike persists in Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports ongoing strike at Jane Star Gas company as pickets march before offices. Union and company refuse to yield. efforts to reach a settlement stall with no stated concessions from either side.

Lone Star Fort Worth Jane Star Gas Company Gas Company

Confederate veterans parade toned by aging ranks in Jackson

In Jackson Mississippi the forty seventh reunion of Confederate veterans opens with subdued sentiment as few march and most ride in automobiles. The gathering accepts a joint reunion invitation from the Grand Army of the Republic for next year near Selma Alabama during the seventeenth anniversary of the Battle of Nashville. General J M Claypool of Shreveport Louisiana is elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans after a close vote over General Harry Rhee of Nashville Tennessee.

Jackson Miss Dunn Confederacy Saumon Grand Army Repub- Mc Ystuirg J. M. Claypool Sh. Tons Claypool Warry Reg Hee Nashville

Keen Photos Take Prizes in Contest

The Light's annual snapshot contest awards first prize to Addison Buckner of San Marcos for a portrait of a sailor. Second prize goes to Mrs. B Huedepohl Froebel of 1443 West Craig Place for a lily pool scene. Third prize to Mrs. Edward Kneuver of 43 Ninsville for three kittens and a straw hat. Fourth prize to M A Rowan of 205 Sixth Street for a picture of false teeth and a cigarette.

Addison Buckner San Marcos Buckner Ab the Fox Company B. Huedepohl-Froebel West Graig Place Lily Pool Thehird Place Edward Kneuver Ninsvelte San Antonio B. Huedepohl- Froebel West Craig Place

Summer dance and swim classes announced in San Antonio

Federal adult programs offer free tap dancing and swimming for women starting Monday. Mrs. Ogrol Mew Daniel, director, says sessions run 12 days at three recreation centers with Woodlawn Lake hosting swimming classes. Classes meet Monday Tuesday at Highland Park, Tuesday Friday at Woodlawn Lake, and Wednesday at Deter Heights.

San Antonio Ogrol Mew Daniel Woodlawwir Lake Highland Park Recreation Center Woodlawn Lake Pavilion Deter Heights Recreation Center Mc Dantel Sata

Genealogists sue socialite over family history fees

The American Historical Society Inc of New York files suit in St. Louis circuit court against Mrs. Ysihelle Bond Sibley formerly of St. Louis now in California. They claim she owes 4575 for data, coat of arms and other family history materials.

ST. Louis INS American Historical Society, ‘Inc New York Ysihelle Bond Sibley SL Louis California

Camp Laf-a-lat Hosts 99 San Antonio Children For Summer

Ninety nine underprivileged San Antonio boys and girls left at 730 am Saturday for Camp Laf-a-lat near Comfort. The Midlothian–styled association runs three week sessions with nourishing meals and health programs, aided by city trucks and donations of about 2200 dollars toward a 2500 dollar goal.

San Antonio Comforg W. A. King

Thieves Haul Away Civil War Cannons in Kansas Junkyards

Horton county officials hunt thieves across southwestern Akansan junkyards for two Civil War cannons stolen from Pawnee Rock Fars. Loot involved loose cannons priced without concrete bases.

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No Water For Willam Henrys Mojave Vacation Home

A fragment describes actor Willam Henry losing plans for a Mojave desert vacation home due to no water nearby. It also notes Jane Wyman gaining recognition as a fashion designer and model, highlighted for her costly outfits and styling at Warner Bros. studios.

Willam Henry Hullé Mojave Desert Unwice Jane Jane Wyman Out Warner Bros. Stunip

Army planes to Panama from Randolph Brooks and Duncan fields

A three airplane flight with 13 officers and 19 enlisted men from Randolph Brooks and Duncan fields will ferry eight bombing planes to Panama via Mexico and Central America. Maj. W. H. Reid leads the mission with Capt. Charles T. Myering as co pilot and a crew including radio operators and mechanics.

Randolph Hrogks Dunsan Wiklenge Albrook Pangme Canal Zone Mexico Central America Field Panama Aix Maj W. H. Reid Randolph Teld Randolph-fielt Charles T. Myering Statf Bud R. Brechtel Corp Loyd G. Cunp HW. G. Armstrong Wrightfield Ohio Daniel P. Callahan Jr Brooks Field George D. Brown H. M. McCloskey Duncan Teld Max Warren Ght Seigh Paul B. Jackson George McCollum Marshal R. Pierce

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