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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1936

Page

2

Social calendar notes busy week of weddings and parties

The social page lists multiple events including dinner parties honoring Miss Bessie Bell Hille and Miss Naida Hensarling, a Wednesday wedding at Christ Episcopal Church for Miss Eileen Callan and Joseph Henry Callan, a Rainbow Terrace luncheon, a YWCA garden concert at 405 Elizabeth Road, and various bridal parties, garden gatherings, and travel plans mentioning hosts, guests, and locations across San Antonio.

Sam Barclay Bessie Bell Hille Hee Wanee A. J. McKenghey Tylith Stan Naida Hensarling Clert Russell Wine Ostrom Drive Dons Eileen Callan Iqnt Joseph Henry Callan Roscoe Conkling Hauser Christ Episcopal Church Rebecca Patton Elizabeth Road W. PB Brice Brough Ed. Frazer H. L. Bridewnan Pa) Meaders Thornton Hall James Calvert Chester Kilpatrick Arthur Muir Sayle Bengon M. & Ballam Harald Cheney C. W. Miller James Bert Glaze J. B. Dykes B. Barnes Frank Orr Lois Farnsworth Kirkpatrick I0i Prana

MISS PERKINS ARG HOPE OF WAGE LAW

Warstington June 23. Secretary Frances Perkins says she prefers action through a constitutional amendment but would consider a federal minimum wage if Congress fails. She notes states already cover many workers and mentions a potential compromise to study a maximum work week and collective bargaining rights. The New York minimum wage decision affects women in industry.

Warstington Frances Herkins Dein Opistle Resolutions Committee Seuss Aliens Committee New York Supreme Court

Refinery Suit Set for Hearing Next Monday

District Judge Ralph W. Yarborough has set next Monday for a hearing on a suit by East Texas Refining Company to obtain railroad commission permission for the interstate movement of 25,000 parcels of gasoline barred from interstate commerce. Marin Winfrey of Dallas, a attorney for the company, states the gasoline was purchased from Pelican Oil and Gasoline Company of Shreveport.

Atistin iPi Ralph W. Yarborough Bering Ie Eas Texas Refining Company Railroad Commission Marin Winfrey Dallas Ain Mar Pelican Oi and Gasoline Company Shreveport

Negro Delegates in Train Crash Near Valley Park

A special passenger train carrying 164 delegates from Memphis to a Baptist Young People meeting in Kansas City collided with a freight train about a mile east of Valley Park in St. Louis County. Reported injured persons numbered around 20.

ST. Louis Une Memphis Baptist Young People's Union Kansas City Missouri Pacific Valley Park

Mussolini Orders Plaques On City Halls Against Sanctions

In Rome Mussolini issues a decree compelling municipalities to display marble plaques on city halls commemorating Italy’s stand against sanctions. The move signals resolve on the eve of possible suspension of war penalties and reflects continued Italian spirit against sanctions.

Il Duce Rome Mussolini Italy

Vince Boss Trial Testimony Due in Houston Murder Case

The murder trial of Vince Boss, 19, Houston Italian, for the killing of Brenham cheese salesman R. W. Albert proceeds as a jury was sworn before noon. Testimony begins after lunch with jurors in court at CHERG on June 23. The report notes the case and courtroom routine.

CHERG Vince Boss Houston Ttalian Kitlng R. W. Albert Brenham

Karpis Pleads Innocent in Hamm Kidnapping Case

In St Paul on June 2 Avin Karpis pleaded innocent to federal charges tied to the 1934 Hamm kidnapping and $108000 ransom. Co-defendants Jack Peifer and Charles Fitzgerald also arraigned. Fitzgerald accused of luring the victim. Judge set trial date over defense objections amid ill health of key witnesses.

United George Sullivan Edda Murray Karpis Jack Peifer St. Paul Charles Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Win Hamm Trewery

Many Guests Attend Summer Socials at Local Homes

Hondo in Uvalde region hosts a wedding at the bride's parents home Saturday evening. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Carley with pink rose decor and 24 guests. Attendees included Mrs. Wright and family, Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Wright and kin, and Miss Margaret Ogden honored at a Rainbow terrace luncheon. Various society gatherings, travel plans, and visits to San Antonio and regional estates are noted, with multiple engagements and upcoming ceremonies.

Charles Caplan West King's Highway Ida Mass Stoker Elert Dennis Duperest Austin San Antonio Capron Miss Stoker Dupriést Eeser Dallas Miss. Stoker Hance Earl W. Jamison Wood Ville Rogers Elec Oran Kirkyalrick Glen Lucas Honor Ruesti Gilbert G. Wright Eamily Artin Dela Gilvert Wright Fem Darles Wright G .G. Wright Dell Wright Joseph Washington Port Azan Margaret Ogden Gt Anthony Hotel Rainbow Elizabeth Pool Herbert Kokernot Carl Ford Docephtine Spencer Roxany Bacclay Eleanora McGehee Helen McFar Margaret Parkinson Alton Cotton Dobbs Sir Anthony Hotel Rainbow Terrace Legare Bethen Dresden Jont Jones Witt

Cotton Research Foundation Plan in Memphis

Cotton growers and dealers in Memphis await a subcommittee report on forming a nonprofit foundation to promote uses of cotton. The plan aims to offer scientific research findings to American cotton mills and other stakeholders, addressing the South’s agricultural problems.

Memphis Tenn Caton

Frontier Fete Dates Set For Fort Worth Jubilee

Fort Worth directors of the Frontier Centennial announced gates will open July 18 and close November 29 with the same dates for the international livestock horse shows and rodeo. Ground improvements will wrap by July 1. Main attractions include Case manana open air cafe with Paul Whiteman's orchestra and a 100 member chorus, Billy Reges, and the Last Frontier time field west show.

Fort Worth Case Manana Paul Whiteman Billy Rege

Bandera Plans Big Fourth of July Barbecue

Bandera outlines a Centennial celebration with a Fourth of July barbecue at Munafield's Park. The program features a rodeo, archery contest, games for children, a barbecue dinner, and ends with a large park dance.

Bandera Sn Munafield's al Ithe Park

Henry Kyle Named Hays County Attorney

Henry Kyle, former state representative, was appointed Hays County attorney by the Commissioners Court to fill the unexpired term of Tom G. Oliver Jr, who resigned to become assistant district attorney of the Twenty-Second Judicial District.

Henry Kyle Hays San Marcos Hawy G. Kyle Hays County Commissioners Court Tom G. Oliver Jr Sielal

New Commandant Expected at Kelly Field in San Antonio

An incoming commandant was expected to arrive in San Antonio on Tuesday. Colonel Kragstad will not assume command until Saturday, with Acting Commander Maj. W. B. Hayes also noted in the dispatch.

Kelly Liew Col Am, Krogstad Kelly Field San Antonio Kragstad Hsw Saturtay W. B. Hayes Dar Harth Herthbouss Lye Austin de San

Canary breeder Muhlestein funds studies with prize canaries

Provo Utah based Muhlestein at Brigham Young University earns tuition by breeding and selling champion canaries. Since age nine he has built a large collection of trophies for his singing canaries and trains prize birds, supporting his education with the work.

I Canaries Provo Tery Muhlestein Stuten Brigham ‘Young University Echoe Brercing Canaries Muhestein

Death toll of Deputy Serna noted in obituary

Deputy Albert L Serna, 62, longtime peace officer and former deputy under Sheriff James Stevens, died recently. Services set for Thursday at his home church St Henrys with Rev E B Kotorizie. interment in San Fernando Cemetery No 2. Survived by widow Josephine Serna, two daughters Mrs Deity and Mrs Moeller, son Albert I Serna Jr, brother R A Berna of Marathon, and nine grandchildren.

Albert L Serni Cevallus Creek St. Henry's E. B. Kotorizie Serna James Stevens Alfonso Newton Jy Albert W. West, Jr Josephine Serna Earl P. Deity A. 0. Moéller Albert I. Serna Jr

Sanction Lit Victory or Sanction Lit Victory

Cabinet members press for renewed sanctions on Italy after a heated debate with Labour leaders backing censure and a bearish turnout. Sir John Simon and Clement Attlee spearhead the case against Fascist aggression, while Archibald Sinclair and Hugh Walton rally Liberal support.

London Tivett Nes Italy Britta Minsters House of Gaunt John Simon Nogien Clement R. Aller Labor Teader Hugh Walton Fouber Archibald Sinclair Liberal Parliamentary Party

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