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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

3

Young Pirates Thought Found Near Puerto Vallarta

Santa Cruz report states three Santa Cruz youths Lester Fishley and friends Lyle Tara James Henninger and William Grace aged 17 and 16 were believed found aboard a 52 foot yacht Tire near Puerto Vallarta. Mexican officials held the boys as authorities investigate the case. The yacht owner Lew K Poole prepared to fly to the Mexican port to verify the scene and face possible charges.

Santa Cruz Galil Conte Lew K. Poole Ower Puerto Valsarta Manzanillo Fim Puerta Vallarta Lester Fishley Lyle ‘Tara James Henninger Wiliam Grace Eisley Bud Tare Foote

Yawn and Jaw Lock At Hospital Incident

Local report describes William Wilson of 1/0 Teal Street who could not close his mouth after a bedtime yawn. Hospital attendants at Robert B. Green removed the jammed jaw and treated him, while noting the odd stress of the moment.

William Wilson Teal Street Martha Raye Wilton Robert B. Green Nospital Joe Lows Wilson Ee Sturt E. Ma

Girl 11 Catches Hand in Wringer at Delgado Street

An 11 year old girl sustained injuries to her hand after catching it in a clothing wringer on Delgado Street. She was treated Thursday at Robert B Green Hospital.

Carmen Oxube Delgado Atreet Robert B. Green

Jury Still Out In Trial Of Grant Cole Ex Convict

The Camina District court jury deliberates late Wednesday night in the robbery by assault with firearms case against Grant Cole, 25, an ex convict. Prosecutors seek the death penalty. defense pleas for a long term. Mrs Putman testified she was choked beaten and threatened with rape during the invasion of her Amay Heights home. Coleman is also indicted for attempted rape. The jury has not reached a verdict and will resume Thursday after the judge’s speaking engagement.

Waverdicd Lad Bees Grant Colemary Eeuro Max Hilzatieth Putman Amay Heights Camina District Court Inn Byng First District 1 Buck Gittinger Geen Minorieys Frank Garela John Dattinar Bmg Garcia Coleman WW. McOaiy

San Antonio school suit wins test of tax collection

The San Antonio Independent School District and the city won a test ruling in Thirty-seventh District court on 1919 tax assessments. Judge Harry Howard found the Kipp case and related suits valid, affecting about 350,900 dollars in school and city levies. Attorneys warned many defendants may pay rather than appeal.

San Antonio Independent School Hatstrick Charles Dickson Harry Howard Ely School Dick~son Howard Grace B. Kipp Royal Tax Commission Equalization Board Kipp Dickson Eastland

Dynamite Helps Save Village After Fire Rages

In Saint Luc Quebec a wildfire driven by strong winds destroyed most homes and businesses. Dynamite opened a gap between burning structures, halting flames and sparing the church and a few intact houses. About 250 villagers were left homeless after a six hour blaze.

ST. Luc Quebec

Bank Clearing Falls 10.5 Percent From 1937

New York on June 23 reports bank clearings for 23 leading U.S. clubs totaled 5,553,013 dollars for the week ending June 22, down 10.5 percent from the 6,204,660 dollars in the corresponding 1937 week. The prior week showed a 5.4 percent drop from last year, with revisions elevating the June 12 figure to 264,762,000 dollars under the revised totals.

New York United States Dun and

Windsor’s Forty Fourth Birthday Quietly Marked in Riviera

Antibes France June 13 The Duke of Windsor aged forty four and the Duchess settled in their Riviera home Chateau de la Cros on their first wedding anniversary July 3 Friends said they had no special plans for the near future and were adjusting to life in the new residence with renovations still underway.

Antibes France Duke of Windsor Riviera Chateau de la Cros Fas Julie

Black Faces New Charge After Intervening Indictment

Frazer disclosed a pivotal break in the case when he questioned Black during a telephone inquiry with a San Antonio insurance firm. Black denied an insurance application, but Frazer believed he lied, prompting a possible new indictment. Attorneys have two days to act as the process moves forward.

Praser Black Frasey Ques Woteing San Antonio Ingutalice Iimin Fraser Ted Sqd Wim

New Second Lieutenants Named in Regular Army

The War Department announced the appointment of all new second lieutenants in the regular army. Appointees were selected from reserve officers after a year of training. Names, stations, and home addresses include Bernard Burkett of Fort Sam Houston Texas and home in New Cassitt Oklahoma Henry Lloyd Dalton A C Lean Bokphe Held Ottawa Nashville Randolph Field Edwin Shepard Chickering Randolph Field home Ol City Pa

Washington War Department Rezlars Bernard Burkett Fort Sam Houston Texas Ntw Casitt Okla Henry Lloyd Dalton A. C Lean Ottawa Xenfohn Ray Blgore Randolf 'S Gield Nashville Tenn Edwin Shepard Chickering A. O. Randolph Field Oll City

City News Tence at White Elephant Club Dance Night

Tonight at the White Elephant Club on Corpus highway Ted May's Swing Band provides music with a cover charge. Patrons dine for 25, Fritz and his German band perform. Gentlemen 35 cents admission. ladies admitted free. Charles Lux-iAdy.

White Elephant Club Corpus Highway Ted May Fritz Charles Lux

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