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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1936

Page

9

Goliad Stages Centenary Massacre Commemoration

Goliad marked Texas Centenary with a mass at La Bahia presidio attended by Governor Alle red and 100 clergy, then a citywide parade as about 96 000 attendees gathered to honor Col James Fannin and 330 men. Archbishop Arthur Z Crossaerts presided. Most Rev EB Ledvita officiated.

Goliad James V. Allered Texas James Fannin la Bahia Presidio Arthur Z. Crossaerts San Antonio EB. Ledvita Corpus Christi

Mass Sermon Honors Martyrs in Goliad Centenary

Bishop Lynch of Dallas, aided by over 100 priests, delivered a solemn sermon praising the Gerliad martyrs and Spaniards, while graves at Goliad were decorated. A large American and Texas flag procession, a barbecue for San Antonio visitors, and tributes from local groups accompanied the Centenary observance with clergy, civic leaders, and marching bands present.

Joseph Lynch Dallas Gerliad Ledvina Pannin Albert Schriever Corpus Curis Peter Otalora Febbronville Atoseph Pelle Hebbronville United States Texas Goliad San Antonio Alamo Chapter Daughters of the Rapabils of Texas San Jacinto Association PF. G. Lucas Pid Jack Raybould San Antonians Battle of Blowers Association Bracken Midge Senior High School Aleso Chapter Daughters of Te Republic of Texas Archbishop Crossacks Tynch Robert Lavey Amarillo Anthony Schulyer el Paso Byrne Galveston Patrick Geehan M.S. Garriga P. Schnetser Jacob Schhetner B.A. Kelley R. Martin Kelly Maj William Cleary Fort Sam Houston

Bankhead backs chain store bill stance supports antitrust push

Representative Bankhead of Alabama, a Democratic leader, voiced strong support for the anti chain store measure in Washington. His statement aligned the Democratic leadership in both houses behind the controversial proposal, signaling unified party backing for the antitrust effort.

Bankhead Bill Washington, D. C Representative Bankhead Alabama Antveteust

Sullen Men Army Revolt During Houston Retreat

A 19th century account describes Houston's retreat toward San Felipe with Sherman’s division. Officers, including Ben Fort Smith, criticized Houston’s strategy and discussed replacing him. Night camp near San Felipe featured heavy rain, fires, beef roasting, and rumors of deposing Houston amid widespread grumbling within the army.

Suny Houston Reason's Colorado San Felipe Bernard Tound J. A. Kuykendall Sidney Sherman Ben Fort Smith Houston Wsab Park Tam Golg Brazil Grace Lake Creek Mill Creek Moseley Baker Goliad

Bingo Palace Opens Despite Sheriff West View

The article reports that Sheriff Albert W. West would not interfere with the opening of a Bingo palace upstairs at 312 Le Bash Hout to be held Saturday night. He said he had not heard of the Black before and might change his view later, but for Saturday morning he planned no interference.

Dra Srberes Teriff Albert W. West Bingo Palace le Bash Houttotsett

Sentence Man for Teaching Son Theft Plea Guilty

Walter Haynes St at 917 West French and Walter Haynes Jr were implicated in teaching his son theft. Joe Henry of 4% Town Street pled guilty to stealing clothing valued at $30 and was fined and sentenced to days in jail by Judge Matthews for the March 17 theft from P. C. NayTor at 162 East Courtland Place.

Walter Haynes Fiige Charles J. Matthews G. G. Hencke Waynes Walter Haynes Jr Joe Henry Town

Science and Religion Program at Central Church

Young people of Central Christian Church sponsor a 7:30 p.m. Sunday program on science and religion with short addresses special music antiphonal readings and a devotional benediction. Dr John Bruce Dalton minister will preach at the morning service.

Central Christian Church John Bruce Dalton

Missouri Preacher Conducts Services at Riverside Park

The Rev. D. H. Trutt of Neosho Missouri will conduct services at Riverside Park Baptist Church at 1 am and 6 pm Sunday.

Missouri D. H. Trutt Neosho Riverside Park Baptist Church

Monument Ground-Breaking For San Jacinto Memorial

Houston March 2. Andrey Faesyon Heston of Le Porte broke ground for a $900 300 monument at the San Jacinto battlefield to honor the young soldiers who secured Texas independence. The memorial, a stone shaft eighty four feet tall, will be topped by the Lone Star of Texas. Financing comes from federal and state governments. Texan speakers noted the timing near the Goliad massacre centennial and urged pride in Texas history.

Houston Andrey Faesyon Heston le Porte San Jacinto Vattlefield Texas Hogton Ian Houston Jesse H. Tones Washington Monument Ife Danas Goliad Sai Jacinta

Revival Meetings Open at Two San Antonio Churches

Revival meetings begin Sunday at Hatlandale Church of the Wacaren and Prospect Hill Methodist in San Antonio. The Rev J M Threadgill preaches daily at 10 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. through April 12, with Rev P Lancaster conducting 7:45 p.m. services at Prospect Hill.

San Antonio Threadgill Hatlandale Wacaren Lancaster Prospect Hill Methodist

Wichita Pastor Serves as Guest Preacher at First Baptist

Dr C Roy Angeli presides as pastor of First Baptist Wichita oversees Sunday service with guest preacher Ir WoC McClung from the same church. Services begin at 11 and end around 3 pm with Dr McClung noted for long Baptist leadership in Texas and national work.

Wichita C. Roy Angeli First, Baptist McClung First Baptist Church

Ranger Un Ghat Delayed In Texas Ranges Case

A temporary injunction to stop Texas rangers from destroying equipment at two Fredericksburg road resorts was postponed to late August. Judge S. G. Tayloe of Forty-first District Court granted the delay to give the attorney general’s office time to prepare an answer and complete service of citation. Plaintiff Capt F A Tallmadge operates the Lighthouse Tavern and Parkmilt Jockey Club at 1921 Fredericksburg Road. Defendants include Governor James V. Alfred Adj Gen Carl B Nesbit and Director L G Phares of the state department of public safety.

Fio Texas Rangers Fredericksburg Road West Fyidey G. Tayloe Forty-firtt District Court Ume Attorney General's Department F. A. Tallmadge Plaintitt Lighthouse Tavern Lime Its Parkmioar Jockey Club Fredericksburg James V. Alfred Adj Carl B. Nesbit L. G. Pharés State Department of Public Safety

Spy Story Writer Released by Police Los Angeles

Spy tale writer George Melvin, 2%, freed after extended questioning by federal officials. Melvin claimed to gather material for a fiction piece about international spies and said he sought to learn how a sailor would respond to a spy's questions.

Los Angeles George Melvin Navy Melvin New York Univer United States

Mayor Quin Investigators Dismissed in West Houston Street Case

Mayor G. K. Quin and state officers dismissed as to two investigators D. E. Covington and Zolhe Campbell who, with Wed on ford Friday afternoon, tested two men for alleged book making on West Houston street. Charges had not been filed by early Saturday.

G. K. Quin Frin Tieely D. EB. Covington Zolhe Campbell Wade Ford West Houston Street

Tipton Acquitted in Nami Death Case

A Bexar County jury cleared BD Tipton and operator in the killing of Sam Nami, delivering a verdict of acquittal in Criminal District Court after about 20 hours of deliberation. The May 1, 1935 shooting at 227 North St. Marys Street was defended as self defense, judge warned against demonstrations, family absent.

Bexar County Tipton Sam Nami Stack Courbroon Tipton Hank Naml

Two Convicted in Narcotics Sale cases in Texas

Houston March 28 Federal court convicted Joe Luke and Galveston liquor dealer Celia Ross for sale of narcotics. They faced sentencing delayed until tomorrow before Federal Judge T M Kennerly. Agents said raids across Houston and Galveston had busted the Southwest’s largest ring.

Houston Joe Luke Anid Ross Celi Galveston T. M. Kennerly Lake Celli Southwest

Tipton fires at Nami behind cigar counter in court verdict

Jurors reported Tipton fired at Nami from behind a cigar counter at his business. After portions of a defense witness testimony were read Friday forenoon, jurors quickly reached a verdict and acquittal was tested, with lingering tension noted.

Tipton Nami

Shouse Urges Senate Probe Into Telegram Seizures

Washington March 28. Jowett Shouse of the American Liberty League urged a special Senate committee to investigate alleged federal telegram seizures. He accused the FOC report of half truths and cited extensive copying of private telegrams, secrecy violations, and possible constitutional issues.

Washington, D. C Jowett Shouse Senate Bhouse American Liberty League Borat Ie Whdlesale Celatire Bhoise Black Committee Washington Black Buck Commandtee Jnto Seiztves Supreme Court of Washington Tee

Special Service for Men at Highland Park Church

Captain FL Sluymaker executive secretary of the Southern Presbyterian church will be the speaker at a special service for men at Highland Park Presbyterian church AG 7330 Pe Om His subject will be Christianitys Challenge to Christian Men Dr Baxter Greer pastor of the Highland Park church will occupy his pulpit at 11 a m and speak on A Religion of Power

FL. Sluymaker Southern Presbyterian Church Highland Park Presbyterian Church Baxter Greer Highland Park Church

Class Examined for Church Roll in Palm Sunday Prep

Grace Lutheran parish on Avenue and Church Street hosts a class examination for 17 boys and girls seeking church membership as part of Palm Sunday preparations. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the exercise.

Grace Lutheran

Furnished Apartments Rental Listings Compiled

A clipped classified list shows multiple furnished apartments with monthly and weekly prices across several streets. Listings mention 316 Daltsa Street 33250 month 40, 102 Merv Louise 45, 730 Rigsby 330 month 35, Lambert 27.50, Man's 23 month, and 08 K TM week 2.56, plus other entries across Metwtiouth and Bronze areas.

Daltsa St Rigsby Lambert KTM Iis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Goliad Stages Inprecome Gutzon Borglum J. K. Darrowet R. H. Kelley Catholic Action William Galligan Laredo Feauty Coe Knights of Columbus Alfred Kellyfield Edward Taylor CCC Company K. Twenty-third Afanthy R. O Bassett T. J. Holbrook Ween Goliad State Park L. A. Woots Lon A. Smith State Railroad Commission 3. A. White Goliad County J. M. Burns Fannin Battle OF Flowers Association Brackenringe E. B. Ledvina Ieuds Zabahia Mission Martin Gov Lient Taylor A. Schreiver P. Otaiura J. Pelle Wen Hin Bess Carroll Spring Creek Captain Baker Mayen Tate Jaan Creek Cumming Hagh Mill Creek Wea Hong Men San Jacinto Fiesta Association Goliad Alamo Chapter D. R.T Federal Communications Rommi Moe Federal Communications Commission Bladie Committee Commission Thal Lelegrats Senate Inquisitore Senate Lobny Committee Committee PCO Shouse League Coldmans
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