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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1937

Page

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Postmasters Meet As Growley Defends Roosevelt Record

Karl A Growley solicitor general of the post office says many charges against Roosevelt stem from weak officials He spoke at the Texas postmasters convention at the Gunter hotel praising strike and relief plans and predicting action on Supreme Court reform tax evasion and relief funding The banquet and business session were scheduled at the same venue Friday and Saturday

Franklin D. Roosevelt Karl A. Growley The Post Office Department Crowley Texas Department National Association of Post~masters Gunter Hotel Charles L.taft Supreme Court W. M. McIntosh the Light R. M. North Smith W. Purdum J. M. Donaldson FY. L. Glamplel Fork

Mrs Galbraith Rites Set for Saturday

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 on Saturday from St Pauls Memorial Church for Mrs J G Galbraith widow of Colonel Galbraith who died in 1921 She died Thursday at Staton hospital and is survived by a grandson Charles G Davis of San Antonio and two granddaughters Interment will be at the old National cemetery

Woman Held for Perjury in Local Court

Laura Stowe of 12 West Nueva Street faced perjury charges in Justice Raymond Gerhardt's court after she testified against her husband George Stowe, a former deputy constable, denying knowledge of an alleged assault. Bond set at 400 dollars. later swapped to 600 by Justice Corrigan's court.

Raymond Gerhardt Laura Stowe West Nueva Street Gerhardt George Stowe Stowe Gerhard Mrs. Stowe Justce Bob Corrigan

Col Keyes Leaves for Mineral Wells

Col Edward A Keyes civilian components officer of the Eighth Corps area departed Friday to Mineral Wells Fort Worth and Dallas to inspect R C T activities and related posts, according to military notices.

Keyes Edward A. Keyes Eighth Corps Fort Worth Dallas

Hurley Buys Home in Santa Fe Santa Fe Home Purchase by Patrick J. Hurley

Patrick J. Hurley secretary of war under Hoover announced Thursday night that he purchased the Jesus Baca home in Santa Fe and would establish residence there. Hurley, who stopped briefly in Albuquerque on a Los Angeles trip, had been publisher of the Santa Fe New Mexican, formerly owned by the late Senator Branman Cutting.

Albuquerque N. M Patrick J. Hurley Hoover Jesus Baca Santa Fe Numiber Los Angeles Texas Haca Santa Fe New Mexican Une Branman Cutting

Fishing Box Stolen From Parked Car

George Pryor of 415 Rito Street reported a theft Friday. A box containing his fishing equipment was taken from a car parked near his home.

George Pryor Rito Street War He Renor Isoark Fils Hone

Weather snapshot shows scattered sun and cool winds across cities

A crowded excerpt presents observed temperatures and conditions across multiple US cities. Notable readings include 82 in Atlanta and 74 in Los Angeles with many places reporting clear skies and light to moderate winds. Some areas list highs in the 90s and overnight lows around mid 60s, with patchy clouds and light rain in a few locales.

Missing heiress case grips nation at longshore

The Parsons kidnapping mystery, centering on Mrs Alice McDowell Parsons of Stony Brook, advances into its tenth day. Federal, state, and local police pursue murder or kidnapping theories tied to a possible inheritance up to 100000 dollars while clues remain elusive on Martha's Vineyard and in New York newspapers. Howard McDowell, her brother, arrived from Los Angeles amid hints of possible contact from kidnappers.

Stony Brook Alice McDowell Parsons Tiey Wan Chilmark Mass Purson Martha’s Vineyard

Three Men Injured In Gar Grashes

Three men were treated for injuries from Alito accidents. F. J. Miller, 20, an electrician from 129 Dorothy Place, suffered a fractured skull when a motorcycle he rode collided with a car at South Presa Street and Schley Avenue. He is at Banta Rose hospital. Frank Perez, 409 Porter Street, bruised when a truck hit a Public Service bus at Houston and San Saba streets, sent to Robert B. Green hospital. C. R. Wells, 37, of 443 Ma Jones Street, was driving the bus. Edger Ahern, 17, 1411 East Houston Street, cut on face and hands when windshield shattered at San Pedro park after his car hit a bump.

F. J. Miller Dorothy Place South Presa Street Schley Avenue Banta Rose Hospital Frank Perez Porter Street Pubic Service Company Houston San Saba Robert B. Green C. R. Wells Ma Jone Street Edger Ahern East Houston Street San Pedro Park Ahern

Blum Seeks Full Finance Control in France

Paris January report says Premier Leon Blum plans to bypass the senate finance committee and take his bill directly to the full senate. Supporters warn the measure grants unlimited government financial power and could be declared approved by the chamber of deputies despite committee restraint.

Paris Jone Leon Blum Senate Finance Committee Senate Chamber of Deputies Senate Committee

Autos in Merry Tangle at Dallas

In Dallas on June 16 a sequence of car mishaps involved Harry Sige, J. R. Harris, and Mrs. Mary Shipp. Harris’ car hit a vehicle driven by R. Shipps, Sigel’s car continued and struck Mrs. Shipp’s, pinning her foot under a fallen sign. Sigel’s car bumped a truck, bringing it within three feet of a telegraph pole. No injuries were reported.

Dallas Harry Sige J. R. Harris Harris R. Shipps Sigel Mary Shipp

Wheaton Seniors Sour on Marriage Tactic

Wheaton college seniors gathered for the annual senior dinner in Norton Massachusetts. Those not married or engaged were required to eat a whole lemon while the engaged or married escaped punishment. The lighthearted custom drew wry reactions from the crowd.

Wheaton Norton Mass Wheaton College

Film extans case dropped in Hollywood assault

Los Angeles in June reports the county grand jury will not indict film salesman David Ross of Chicago for the alleged attack on Patricia Douglas, 20, at a Hollywood party on May 5. Witnesses testified to seeing a man follow her to a car, but two attendants could not identify Ross.

Los Angeles Patricia Douglas Hollywood Extra John EB Bauer Ode David Ross Chicago Douglas Thess Miss Douglas Roland Young Hollywood Anya Carter Clement Sath Ross

Theft Reported Of Van And Clothes From Home

A. A. Akers of 419 Pruitt avenue told police Friday that an electric van and clothing were stolen from his home.

A. A. Akers Pruitt. Avenue

California Quake Felt Near Alturas at 3:30 am

A distinct earthquake was felt in Alturas California at about 3 30 am lasting 30 seconds with no damage reported. It prompted no injuries and caused minor concern among residents.

California Alturas Calif

Georgia Chief Raps Prophesy at W O W Convention

Governor Eurith D Rivers of Georgia denounces a prophesied dictatorship while praising the Supreme Court changes and the New Deal. He stops in San Antonio to inspect the Woodmen of the World hospital before leaving for Los Angeles for the W O W convention. He notes Georgia labor issues are under control and cites past W O W hospital dedication in 1923.

Eurith D. Rivers Georgia United States Supreme Court Governor Rivers San Antonio World Hospital Los Angeles Georgia Labor Department Texas Were W. O. W. Hospital

Plow Hay Oats Stolen Reported By Local Firm Manager

Harvey Tierran manager of the F and H construction company reported theft from the firm warehouse. A plow two bales of hay and five bushels of oats were stolen. The incident occurred along Frie Glty road in Garden ME. Authorities note no suspect name provided in the report.

Harvey Tierran Frie Glty Road

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