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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1926

Page

3

Border Death Appeal Filed in San Ignacio Killings

Earedo June 15. Counsel for Herminio G. Williams and Cruz Martinez, convicted for the murder of San Antonio oil geologist Sterling Huntley, have filed a motion for a new trial. A hearing likely July 1 in district court. The death penalty was imposed after a Zapata County jury found them guilty. the confession and witness testimony supported the killing near San Ignacio May 26. The body was dumped in a creek following the shooting.

Earedo Foy Herminio G. Williams Cruz Martinez Gerth Sterling Huntier San Antonio San Ignacio Zapata County

Social calendar notes from San Antonio clubs and guests

A luncheon at the San Antonio Country Club honored Miss Frances Deliber of Brookline and Miss Frances Coleman, with many guests listed. The Bright Shawl hosted several gatherings including a Miss Mississippi themed luncheon, a wedding ceremony at Post Chapel for Lt Howard Malin and Miss Gwen dolyn Newlove, and multiple garden and tea events for social clubs and church groups.

San Antonis Country Club Pred F. Doyle Frances Deliber Brookline Frances Coleman Miss Deliber Miss Coleman Mary Terrell Virginia Martindale Anne Heth Price Anne Gleaves Katherine Johnson Ruth Gorman Ali Savage Dorothy Boyle Totsy Tarrant Bland Tucker AL Coleman Marjorie Simpson Doris Martin Menger Hotel

Colonel Culver Enters Observer Training At Kelly Field

Colonel Culver enters a class in an observer's course at Kelly Field alongside other students including F M Andrews, assistant commandant, who remains in command of the field. The master becomes two pupils as Lt Col Culver studies with the group during the transition.

Culver C. €. Culver Kelly Field F. M. Andrews

Kelly Pilot Leaves to See Air Chief

Captain B Wright operations officer at Kelly Field left San Antonio Tuesday for Washington via Detroit to confer with the chief of the Air Service. First Lieutenant A Pitts will act as operations officer during Wrights absence of about ten days.

B. &. Wright Kelly Field San Antonio Washington Detroit The Air Service A. Pitts Wright

Haiti President Borne to Luncheon at White House

President Calvin Coolidge invited Louis Borno of Haiti and his wife to the White House for a luncheon, signaling cordial ties between the two nations. The invitation was extended during a diplomatic engagement in Washington on June 15.

Coolidge Haiti Washington Louis Borne Pi Lent

Mrs Catherine Boyle Bridge Spencer Rites Held

Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Boyle Bridge Spencer 78 died at home 7110 West Sunset Avenue were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev R P Crum rector of St Mark s Church. A London native she lived in San Antonio 40 years leaving two daughters Ethel Wedemeyer and Catherine Bridge two sons B Al Bridge and Cecil Bridge a brother Stanley Boyle nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren listed among mourners pallbearers included Henry Wedemeyer Borden Wedemeyer Richard Dawson Jry R A Bagsy Herbert Bassy Adrian Hines honorary pallbearers R A Newman S A Bassy H J Jars G C Wedemeyer Dr F A Wolma and H A dary.

Catherine Boyle Bridge Spencer West Sunmit Avenue R. P. Crum Richard Dawson Jry R. A. Bagsy Herbert Bassy Adrian. Hines R. A. Newman A. Bassy H. J. Jars G. C Wedemeyer F. A. Wolma H. A. Dary

Reverend Ledwig to Speak on Church and the Bible

Reverend Ledwig opens a lecture series at San Fernando Cathedral with a talk titled Church and the Bible. The Rev. Ledwig will give lectures each evening this week starting at 7 pm Tuesday.

Ledwig Foo. Ledwig San Fernando Cathedral

Tobin speeds AVER WOR flood relief plans and property buys

With 175000 for flood prevention funds, City Commission led by Mayor John W. Tobin began moves to finish a relief channel for the Big Bend in the downtown river area. The old French building at Dolorosa and Dwyer is to be bought for about 65000, Market House site for 27463.76, the latter via local businessmen. An underground relief channel with flood gates will be built, and land above it may be sold or rented.

John W. Tobin Dolorosa Street Dwyerne Market Street Tobin

Woman Director Lois Weber Denies Marriage Plans

Los Angeles June 15. Lois Weber, noted woman motion picture director, says she is not aware of a marriage license issued in Santa Ana for a union with retired army officer Harry Gantz. She confirms no definite wedding plans and does not deny possible future marriage.

Los Angeles Harry Gantz Lois Weber Santa Ana Biss Weber Florence I

Woman Mayor Killing Feared In Seattle

Police report a plot to assassinate Mrs. Bertha Landes, newly elected mayor of Seattle. A man overheard details of the conspiracy while aboard a train from Everett this morning. Landes asserts she was not in danger and has urged calm as authorities investigate the alleged threat.

Seattle Bertha K Landes Hverett Landes

Learn to Play the Violin Advertisement Card

Learn to Play the Violin offers beginner to master violins with a complete range from inexpensive instruments to year old master violins. Easy terms available.

Brunswick combines phonograph and Radio in new cabinet model

Demonstrations daily with immediate delivery. Customers may choose from the Brunswick combination offering phonograph and Radio in one beautiful cabinet design. Public showcase invites inquiries and orders.

Brunswick

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