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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1936
Page
2
New York report cites Professor William D. Reeves predicting algebra geometry and hypotenuse theory will vanish from curricula as teachers lack subject mastery. He claims arithmetic beyond essentials for daily needs could be dropped, sparing few students from education long seen as pointless.
Social calendar items note luncheons and teas hosted by Mrs Dick Terrell Mrs Leroy Denman Moody and Mrs George Moody at venues including the Purple Thistle and Bright Shawl. Guests include Harvey families and local notables with weddings pending for Russ Mary Davis and Edgard H. Austin. A reception by Business and Professional Women signals ongoing club activity and upcoming fashion events at May Shaw luncheon show.
New York readers are urged to exercise restraint as spring fashion returns with vivid accessories. Suggestions cover matching gloves shoes and handbags with outfits like Oxford gray suits, black and white ensembles, and navy tones. Small touches like flower lapels, feather accents, and color contrasts are offered, ending with a light promotion for Want ads.
The New Jersey pardon court, meeting in Trenton, will weigh commuting or sparing Bruno Hauptmann eight days before his scheduled execution. Dr. Condon faces questioning via subpoena after defense objections, with Lloyd Fisher and Governor Hoffman pressing for reprieve or clemency for Hauptmann in the dramatic rejection of last terms of mercy.
Winter Park Fla March 23 President Roosevelt urged citizens to be good neighbors and consider national welfare while receiving an honorary Doctor of Literature from Rollins College Educational reforms under Dr Hamilton Holt were framed as necessary shifts away from old moorings to foster growth In politics economics and society He warned against stagnation and urged harmonizing divergent group interests to secure general security Anna Eleanor Roosevelt received the Algernon Sythiey Bulligan award from Rollins College at the same exercises marking a rare joint honor for both spouses by an American college.
Police pursue an armed Black suspect described as deranged after a fatal strike on a Black mother and days of terrorizing residents. A Black woman was only grazed by a stray bullet and several others, White and colored, were fired upon during the incident.
Chicago police chased a trio of gunmen who robbed a desk clerk of 339 dollars on the southeast side, then struck a far south side hotel for 40 dollars, and later robbed another clerk 120 blocks away for 58 dollars. Police deemed the spree a nearly 150 block hour of robberies netting 133 dollars after gas.
Melvin Koenning of 218 East Fu lid avenue was recovering at home from injuries suffered Sunday in an auto accident at West Poplar and North Zarra mors streets. He had a broken collarbone plus bruises. Carrie Demerson of 88 Tear 227 Brahan boulevard was injured in another weekend auto crash in the 2400 block of Broad vweny.
A death-bed request by Mrs. William A. Allmeroth and Miss Florence Laemmel to care for two children will be fulfilled. Mr. Allmeroth and Miss Laemmel will be married April 2 at Broadway and Fifth Street after local arrangements.
International News Service reports disjointed quotes from public figures and celebrities. Branch Rickey explains fan interest in Digey Dean finally getting signed. Reverend Christian Belaner discusses pest treatment for in law tensions. Arizona retirements are noted with a political rationale. Lupe Velas sheds light on a black eye and a retail mishap. June Gilbert explains football coaching interest and a single dated view.
National commanders of the Disabled American Veterans and the veterans' wives auxiliary will visit San Antonio next week for a three day program led by the Texfon chapter. Marvin A. Harlati of El Paso and Mrs. Francis Connelly will arrive at 7 am for a Plaza hotel breakfast. Harlan will attend a dinner at Fort Say Houston and speak at Turner hall. Visitors expected from Dallas Wen Beau Mont Houston Kerrville Legion Haerpe.
Panamanian canal headquarters asked the War Department to quarantine 1200 soldiers exposed to spinal meningitis aboard the transport Republic. The ship was at the canal when Private Harold T. Speers showed illness, and officials hold the Republic in strict quarantine awaiting authorization.
Washington March reports a Townsend endorsement pushing Borah as stronger toward progressive aims, while Borah in Chicago outlines a platform including old age pensions and isolationist foreign policy. Fletcher blasts the New Deal, calling for sanity as taxes shift to consumption. Arizona's Isabella Greenway signals retirement at term end.
Joe Gonnates Zacateras and Santos Villarreal were charged with assault with intent to commit robbery in a case filed at Justice of the Peace Rat Corrigan's court. The complaint alleges the pair choked Elena Bravo at 402 Gouad Street while attempting to abduct. The incident occurred Monday in the area near Annie Street.
A vintage ad touts NADINOLA Cream as a trusted treatment to whiten and smooth skin overnight. It claims rapid day by day improvement and invites readers to order a large bar by mail from NADINOLA Box 45 Paris, Tennessee.
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