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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1935

Page

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Culbertsons Hold Ridge Lead In Bridge Match

New York, March 30. Unnamed Culbertson seed of 280 paints chalked on Crocsford's club board as Culbertsons build a late lead in the 150-rubber bridge match against the Sims. The Culbertsons won the thirty-ninth rubber to clinch the grand slam bonus, with total scores near 18,980 to 29,600, and resume Monday under new rules limiting grand slam bonuses.

New York Crocsford Boi Sims-Culburtson Bridge Ely Qulbert- Sam Halims Guibginsons Culbertsons Sims Gullertson Seriffish Simses Cullenson Cilbertsons Poxders Culberson Grand Dam West Cilbertson Jong Sim Nori Sulbertson Cibertson Cwertson Culbertson Donace Drali Nesta Calpert Ted Heertt Blaos Hix West Cavoeri East

Texas Gulf Coast Gets Heavy Rain Drenches City Area

Heavy rainfall soaked the Texas Gulf Coast with 1.77 inches measured in Houston from 6 p.m. Friday to 8 p.m. Saturday. Weather reports note the heaviest precipitation occurred in Richmond and Liberty areas, with amounts showing sharp local variance.

Texas Gulf Coast Houston Texas Gulf Coal Area Richmond Liberty Seceetad

Dust Takes Thee Lives In Dust Storms

Denver reports more West dust storms claim lives including Edward T." Thee text notes death at home from dust pneumonia contracted on a Kansas business trip. Harry Steele a postal worker in Holly Connecticut dies after dust aggravated asthma. Margaret Gray, 3, dies in a highway crash near Rock Springs during a sand storm. investigation mentions Ben Gray driving.

Denver Edward Téhtemes Pueblo Ibe Suraupa Kansas Harry Steele Holly Margaret Gray Rock Springs Ben HR. Gray Caleswell Thano

Doctor Honesty Earns Reward in Court

ATLANTA March 30 An Indianapolis doctor faced court over a motor vehicle matter after a routine emergency call claim. The judge praised him for telling the truth, noting he was the first doctor to answer honestly in a long time.

Atlanta INS

Deadline Approaches for Car Tax in Bexar County

Bexar county motorists face a midnight Monday April 1 deadline to renew licenses. William Brogan, head of the license division, reports the office was crowded to capacity Saturday and will stay open until midnight Monday. About 40 thousand license plates issued by Friday and an estimated 30 thousand cars still unlicensed remain. Officers maintained order as clerks processed customers, urging exact change and proper papers to speed service. After midnight Monday penalties rise for missing plates or using outdated ones.

Bexar County Nti Willam Brogan Tax Coll Sector Brogan Sald

Saxet Gas Well Runs Wild

Corpus Christi reports a wild gas well at the Benedymees 4 field west of town spouting gas and sulphur water high into the air. Locals prevented traffic disruption as workers rigged a new master gate after the drill stem severed during the out of control explosion.

Corpus Christi Deijers Rakser Benedymees Holliday

Gold Standard Policies Explained by Lewis Haney

Lewis Haney argues nations drift from gold standard through devaluation and currency depreciation. He cites Belgium, France, England, Japan, and the United States, claiming continued gold convertibility is essential for international trade and balanced budgets. He predicts a return to gold as nations abandon price-cutting and adopt stable money policies.

Lewis Haney Protengar Keonamtra Sewark University New York Balglary Bel Bay Mann Belgium Pa Mons France England Japan United States Lee

Noiseless Plane Invention Claimed in Toronto

A 46 year old Toronto man Edgar Ward claims a silent noiseless electric plane powered by a new battery. He says the device runs 500 hours at 8 cents each and a four passenger craft produced an almost noiseless test flight.

Toronto Ontario Edgar Ward Mt 46

Laredo Area Gets Inch Rainstorm Warning

Laredo section sees the heaviest rain since mid February as a downpour tops an inch. A thunderstorm accompanied the rain in the early hours, triggering weather alerts and dampening local activity.

Laredo

Society events and community notices in San Antonio area

Local society items include the Order of the Eastern Star touring homes for a Mexican supper fundraiser. marriage party and aviation club events for the Robbinson Fichtner wedding. Woodlawn Hills community club forming with officers and church census plans. Sunday school and Easter service preparations. a Sunday health improvement club gathering. garden party to honor Miss Margaret Chellie and fiancé Harold Schitzer. spiritualist church benefit dance. Tin Toppers meeting. parental education classes at Henham and Randolph field. and a discussion on discipline laws at the field.

George Hagelstein Woodlawn Hills Leon Valley H. Bartett Woodlawn Hills School Diet and Health Improvement Club South Presa Street T. A Baker Jourdanton Texas Norman Bindley Argo Avenue Margaret Chelie Harold Schiatzer Henham School Parent-Teacher Association Wall G. T Schal da Hosette Thomas Randolph Field

Vital Statistics Amid Mixed Names and Dates From Hospital Ledger

Fragmented OCR lists numerous personal names, dates, places, and ages tied to vital events and hospital notes. The dense garbled text includes marriages, births, deaths, and admissions, with many proper nouns and locations mashed together, reflecting a long, unsettled archival record.

Grand jury reports indictments and hours returned

The Criminal District Court grand jury convened Saturday and handed up 20 indictments and 63 hours.

Criminal District Court Grand

Sherif closes Taridange Pune and court actions

In Bexar County, Precinct No 6 officer is charged with aggravated assault and disturbing the peace after an incident with Pfann kuehe. Sam Hale and another official face drunkenness charges. The Commissioners Court revoked commissions for three acting constables including Hale, Hauck, and Rice while Hauck may seek restoration. Hauck claims he searched for Is hell and Hate at a dance hall and was jailed briefly then released.

WB. Vues Xsoeu Yoxmer Cone Stable Pfannkuehe Sam Hale Cristalig Bexard Commissioners Hale W. B. Hauck J. C. Rice Hauck Proctnat No. 2 West Ishell Hate

Sideshow by George Rothwell Brown on Capitol leadership shifts

The piece notes leadership changes looming in the House as delays, illness, and absences affect proceedings. It outlines plans to elect John J. O’Connor as acting floor leader and possibly retain Speaker Byrns’s influence, while Bankhead’s absence shifts burdens to Byrns and O’Connor. It also mentions Mrs Byrns and a humorous exchange with Bert Kennedy amid the recess.

George Rothwell Brown Covyt'h Universal Service IGTON D. C House of Representatives Capitol John J. O'Conner New York Rains Committee Ed Taylor Colorado Wotil Taylor Will Bankhead Alabama Hoosevelt Bankhead J Bupéaker Byrns O'Connor Bank Inead O'Gon

Mother and Son Meet After 43 Years in Kentucky

In Jenkins Kentucky on March 30 77 year old Mrs Chrisna Jones and her husband moved to a neighboring mining town near Yellow Creek. While inquiring about neighbors she learned the home she visited was once occupied by Johany Taylor and her former husband. Jones tracked down Taylor and learned her father had left home 43 years ago and both had not returned, revealing a long lost family reunion in a mining community.

Jenkins Chrisna Jones Jhany Taylor Johany ‘Taylor Taylor Dra Jones

County Court At Law No 1 Docket Highlights

Law docket from Texas county court lists cases including removal of vehicle in a beer license violation, multiple suits against insurance firms and individuals, and orders reinstating causes. Notable entries include State of Texas cases for drunkenness and assault, several appeals, and new suits filed across civil and criminal dockets.

Taw No. 1 Fudge McCollum Busnett Btaty Texas Olile Caeventer Ae & Dantor Blate Oh Teenevi Max Gforaman Dlumitsa Louisa A. Bares American National Tasurance Company Lee George Gutierres Next Femad Bruce. Smith Davies Julian Stupper Gormnide Welsh American National Insurance Company Fernagiles Ve Canonal Inecance Company Central Securities Company Gladya , Ives ichey-Carey Company Lacan Aice Charien J. Matthawe H. A Hirschberg Rugtee State of Texas Chacen Goorwin Hell Ting Aid Tata Texaa Homer Jamson Ubnerve Irs W. Haghea Elteahedh Elteahedh Troghes Hal Cero Tor Mra D. G. Tarrinh Gladys Parrland Crityal Securities Company Travis Ji Mourstind Intife Lowrie-Herweck Marlidge Goodst Vis Ve Seelbook Operating Causpany Et al Anigeling Aasmann v& Erbwar KE Astmann Walter H. Docks Wille AL Cock Sidih Maine Jasmine Friane Tours Judee Tarloe Donnie Darden Va Daréeo Fuggment Feeli Muirrii Areraree Frederick Stevens Mission Burial Park McClane Home Savings Vada Ie Jk Asphalt. Company Milton T. Priedes Enit Sasa Sa Ruth Conene Aera Senaibat Prac Beatrice Punnis James Otto Boo veartia panitentisry_ TUSTIOR THE Peace Court Bat Corthean

Baker Hotel Sale Plan Disapproved In Dallas Case

A Federal Judge ruled the Baker hotel sale plan disapproved and the Baker company reorganizing plan advanced as final fair and equitable. Melvin Siri of Chicago was removed as trustee and Penton J. Baker, hotel manager, appointed permanent trustee.

Baker Hotel Fort Worth Dallas National Hotel Company Baker Company Wilton Melvin KL. Siri Chicago Penton J. Baker

Rain lifts spirits as south Texas farmers welcome soaking showers

General rains swept South Texas Friday and Saturday easing drought fears for farmers. Cotulla Beeville and Wharton reported the heaviest totals with more than two inches in spots. Forecasters predicted unsettled conditions and a thunder shower possible Sunday morning.

South Texas San Antonio Fred Mally Mary Jatboe Weath Blreay Seeuin Beeville al Femat Guadalupe River Cotulla Carrizo Springs Jourdarton Wharton Victoria Lupidio Crystel City Afencia Dilney Three Rivers Gonzales Sanareas Aliating Columbus Artes Wells

Court Upholds Death Penalty in Kansas Case

The Supreme Court upheld the death penalty decree after two years, finding the record sufficiently substantiates guilt and proper proceedings. The commission praised the judgment and approved the execution date set for May 10 in Jackson County.

Mary Kickboy Kansas City Supreme Court Walter Bohling Jackson County Mins McElroy Booth Wyndole County Kansas H. F. Mezlroy McGee Kstnanedl

Dog Sacrifices Life to Save Family in Fire

In Stockholm a dog perished while saving a shopkeeper family from a blaze. The Wellstrom household woke to the dog’s barking and escaped their burning home just in time as flames enveloped the premises.

Dog Fir'stooxholm Hulan Wellstrom Howe Flan

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