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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1936

Page

4

Townsend 10 Percent Profit Plan Nets Pension Trust

Townsend announces 90 percent of Townsend Weekly net earnings will fund the pension organization for as long as needed. The remaining 10 percent stays with Townsend. He says the plan replaces the prior equal profit split with Robert E. Clements. About 250000 circulation, profits lag explains past six to eight months. Townsend will hold 11 shares, nine placed in trust. A Los Angeles businessman will replace Clements in days ahead.

Angeles Townsend Francis E. Townsend Robert E. Clements Clements Hie Los Angeles

Airmail Courtship Ends In Transcontinental Wedding

In a happy landing at Raison airport SOMIGAGO airmail couple Mildred Son of California met John B Ericson, 45, oldest engineer, and wed minutes later after four months of correspondence sparked their union.

Raison Calif Mildredson John Ericson

Two Cousins Reunite After Fifty Years at Maverick Park

In a rare meeting at Maverick park, cousins C D Eek and E Stricklen recognized each other after 50 years apart. Jett, age 28 at departure from Alabama, confirmed a long Lost family link when he spotted a striking resemblance to his father.

C.D Eke Stricklen Ying Maverick Park Jett Alabama Iwan Stricklens Alaigs Crisin

Indian Fair Revived In Weatherford This Year

Cheyenne and Arapaho Indian fairs will reopen in Weatherford after settlement era. Indians will display livestock farm produce and handiwork with dances and horse racing featured during the event.

Weatherford Arapatoe Oklahoma

Public works driver ordered to cover car damages

Fitchburg Massachusetts March 27 Dane Thompson a public works chauffeur was told by Commissioner Joseph Mr Pierce to work out the cost of damages to three automobiles. Pierce said Thompson's truck struck three parked cars in two months.

Fitchburg Mass INS Dane Thompson Public Works Department Joseph Mr. Pierce Pierce Thompson

Three Hang Selves From Same Nail In Yugoslavia

YRSAC Yugoslavia reports farmer Johannes Bies, 69, killed himself by hanging in his stable using the same nail as his wife who hanged herself a year earlier and his mother two years earlier. No further details given.

Yrsac Yugoslavia INS Johenn Bies Nai

Townsend Old Age Pension receipts under scrutiny in 1935 records

Washington March 27 reports show Townsend organization total receipts since 1994 placed at 951964.09 dollars with 1935 income for Clements totaling 12585 dollars including salary from all departments and Townsend Weekly. Witness details travel costs salaries and apartment expenses paid by the group as investigation continues.

Washington, D. C Townsend Old Sge Pension Organization Clements Townsend Ames FR. Builligan F. E. Townsend Prosperity Publishing Company Sullivan The Witeness Dr.Townsend Old Age Revolving Pension, Ltd Horiman Republican Michigan Clements R Hollister Ghioj E. G. Rankin Washington Pennsylvania Tolan Democrat California Edward J. Margett San Francisco Marpett Edward J. Marxett Townsend Plan Townsend Clubs Capitolill L Clements Old Age Revolving Pensions Inc F. £. Townsend

Love Was Fickle Judge Decides Affections Were Over Appraised

Los Angeles March 27. Judge William J. Palmer awarded Mrs. Selah V. Palmer a $350000 judgment after she sued Mrs. Vera J. Joyce for $1000001 alienation of affections. Palmer testified Joyce had a superficial relationship with her husband Frank Palmer in Chicago and Beverly Hills.

Los Angeles INS Frank 3. Palmer William J. Palmer Selah V. Palmer Vera J. Joyce Chicago Beverly Hills Calif Palmer Joyce Mra. Joyce California

Forger y Frauds Accused In Money Order Case

Marglin Fruest and 20 others face forgery charges over a postal money order to Charles V Cross of 323 South Prega street. Cross testified he bought the youth a meal and sent him home to share the funds. Bond set at 1500 by U S Commissioner Paul Lockhart. George Raft to report March 29 for lead role in The Duchess. Lipmak and Wright credited for the original story.

Fruest Marglin Charles V. Cross South Prega Street U's Paul 4 Lockhart Cross Gross

Ferguson says money less needed to win office

Former Governor James E Ferguson states campaigning costs have fallen and intelligent voters can decide without heavy spending. He says reports that he or Miriam Ferguson will run again are false and that he supports Senator Roy Sanderford, who remains in the race.

Austin James E. Ferguson Etter Jhé Ward Heeler Texas Ferguson Gaovemo Miriam A. Ferguson Roy Sanderford Helton

Precinct 8 Warns Flower Pickers

Constable Clinton D. Jones of Precinct 8 warns weekend travelers to keep hands off bluebone flowers along the Blanco road and West avenue. He says anyone picking the flowers will be arrested and prosecuted.

Clinton D. Jones Precinct Blanco Road West Avenue

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