Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

San Antonio Light in San Antonio, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

1

Death Decree to Be Appealed in Santa Cruz

Defense counsel said he would appeal Allan D. Hoyes’s death penalty conviction for the murder of his 17-year-old wife. Hoyes, a former Detroit resident, is the first in Santa Cruz County history to receive a death verdict. The jury deliberated 24 hours over two days before finding him sane, with the judge setting execution for June 22.

Santa Cruz Calif Stanford Smith Allan D. Hoyes Detroit Mich Santa Cruz County Boggs James Atteridge Marechal Fory Boyes Sory Danny Rencar

Netherlands Lifts Gold Export Ban

In Amsterdam on June 1 the Netherlands announced removal of export restrictions on gold coins and bullion. The Bank of The Netherlands, under the finance minister, said exemptions may be granted ending the normal export prohibitions that had been in place since September 30, 1936.

Amsterdam Netherlands Bank of the Netherlands Minister of Finance Royal Rrcrec

Mrs. R. B. Creager Injured in China

Mrs. R. B. Creager fractured her arm and is hospitalized in Peiping China after an army wireless report. The traveler had embarked on a world tour since autumn and recently visited Mayiin and her daughter Mrs. Jon Burin and son-in-law Lieutant Burin.

R. B. Creager China Brownsville Peiong Peiping Granger Republican Nubians Creager Jon Burin

Typhoid Vaccine Urged for Vacationers by City Health Officer

Dr W A King urged San Antonians planning vacations to immunize against typhoid before leaving. He noted zero typhoid cases in June in the heart department, but warned returning travelers could pose a menace to the city’s health if infected.

W. A. King San Antonians Heart Department

Comedian to Appeal Case in Hollywood Trial

Hollywood June 1. Comedian known for the big red nose says he will appeal after Superior Judge C. K. Morton ruled in favor of Dr. Jesse Citron who sued for 12 000 for unpaid medical bills. Citron testified he treated Fields for 25 days in 1936 and felt his care was fair. Fields countersued alleging the doctor’s methods slowed his recovery and sought 25 000.

Hollywood Calif Fields Jesse Citron IIL C. K. Morton Riverside

Lewis Radio Talk in Chicago Cancelled

Washington reports John L. Lewis head of the CIO cancelled his scheduled address before a labor mass meeting in Chicago tonight. His office said Lewis is here and did not give a reason for the cancellation.

Lewis Chicago Washington INS John L. Lewis Suddery

Leach Wins Minneapolis Mayoral Race Over Haycraft

Brigadier General George G. Leach, former mayor, elected Minneapolis mayor by a large margin over Kenneth Haycraft, his party opponent. Leach ran as a Conservative, with victory seen as a blow to the Farmer-Labor party in the stronghold. News photo.

George ©. Leach Minneapolis Kenneth I. Haycraft Leach Paatly Tne

Nurserymen Elect New Officers At Southwestern Meet

J A Bostick of Tyler was elected president of the Southwestern Association of Nurserymen at the Gunter hotel. W E Rey of Oklahoma City became vice president, and Mrs Thomas B Foster was re elected secretary and treasurer. Retiring were Lige Glass of Parmersville Texas and Ten Conrad of Stigler Oklahoma. Delegates from Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana planned a Dutch lunch at Gus Lingner’s nursery and a barbecue at Mosty Brothers Friday. Dr J G Ratxek of Tyler, spoke on Rose Culture. Other speakers included R B Walley Corpus Christi Jim Parker Recimseh OK R P Verhalen Stottsville TX and Rey. Afternoon sessions featured J O Lambert Shreveport LA Teas Houston W D Sims pecan specialist C E Jaree Nobile OK and B L Baker of Fort Worth.

J. A. Bostick Tyler Southwestern Association of Nurserymen Gunter Hotel W. E. Rey Oklahoma Cuy San Antonio Texas Arkansas Louisiana Gus Lingner West Commerce Street Mosty Brothers Center Point Nursery J. G Rat~ Xek State Experimental Farm

Weather data and celestial notes from June report

A scattered June weather summary notes temperatures, humidity, and wind from the south. It records rainfall totals, excess precipitation since January, and June rainfall. It also lists sun and moon events including sunrise and sunset times, moonrise and moonset, and a reference to a full moon.

Tus Aransas Pass Prijuy Wenst Annaml Tow

WPA Banks Urged to Register for Social Security

WPA workers were told to register with the social security board to avoid losing private employment. State Administrator Drought said registration now is desirable though SSA benefits and payments are not yet required until privately employed.

WPA Social Security Board Drought

Epitaph on Tombstone in Rome Georgia Cemetery

In Oakland cemetery Rome Georgia an epitaph reads A True Wife Is Mat s Best Friend His Dog Next. The line reflects a humorous sentiment about companionship between a man, his wife and dog in a grave marker.

Oakland Cemetery Rome

Also Mentioned on This Page

Honeymooners Id Wynn Frieda Mierse Wynn Hizzoner Pater Dad Papa Frank Bros Antonio I Condition Fort Ours Albynerane Abnéne Tex Amavillo Bogton Mass Charleston Cheyenne Wyo Denver Cole Des Moines Town Badge City EL Paso Wort Smith Galveston Helena Mont Houston Per. O Gil Huron Jear Ae Packsonville Lear Kansas Lille Rock Ark Loseles Cal Jours Louiavdlle Indy Morphis Miami Fla Noudy Binneapet Manteomer Ala Oneann Lave Sieur New York Oklahoma City Okla Phoenix Ariz Fittsbureh Port “Arthur Ce Raleigh Roswell Ilear Salt Lake City Brancisco St Seville Wash Shreveport Bi. Louis Washington, D.C Wichita Ian Withigton Winnipes
Search Courier

Search the San Antonio Light Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The San Antonio Light?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication