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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1936

Page

4

Chamber of Commerce study on private jobs

The Chamber of Commerce of the United States began a nationwide study to determine job availability in private industry after its twenty-fourth annual convention. Harner Sibley of Rochester, N. Y., was named president, and resolutions attacked the New Deal tax program and urged continued trade pacts with safeguards for American agriculture.

Washington Chamber of Commerce of the United States Chamber Harner Sibley Rochester N. Y William L. Rangom American Bar Association Ransom

Townsend Group to Meet Sunday in North Street Address

Townsend plan group will meet Sunday at 3 p m at 119 21 North street FL announced Friday by Smith chairman of the speakers bureau. The meeting is sponsored by the Alamo Trend Club No 9 with Harry Carroll club VP and Adolph Seidemann of New Braunfels as principal speaker.

Townsend Group Thorp Townsend Plan Group North Street Smith Speakers Alamo Harry Carroll Jwige Adolph Seidemann New Braunfels

Minstrels Mourn Guitars' Loss

Alfred and Eustve Booker, both 37, of 712 San Fernando Street, faced a violent dispute over a guitar toss at Maymarket plaza minstrels. Alfred allegedly struck Eugene with an item after a dispute over payment, with Eugene retaliating. All were taken to Raber Green Hospital for treatment and later city jail.

Booker Maymarket Plaza Duc Alfred Eustve Booker San Fernando Istreeh el Rancho Eugene Euethe Raber Green Hospital City

McMullen Found Guilty In Conviction On Fees Case

Washington May 1. Col. Joseph I. McMullen, former chief of the patents division of the judge advocate general’s office, was found guilty by a jury of accepting fees from a private corporation. He faces up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. McMullen admitted a $1500 payment from the American manganese corporation, claiming it was a retainer for future services. His attorney said a new trial will be sought. He was released on bail pending sentencing next week. Hess was fined $3000 and demoted by his officers for taking roundtrip railroad tickets from a surplus army supplies dealer.

Washington ITNS Joseph I. McMullen Patents Division Judge Advocate General’s Office War Department Willian Liahs McMullen United States j M@Ngohese Corporation Congress TeMuilen Calisforns Hessas

Chiropractors Hold 2 Day Convention Lecture on Bloodless Surgery

Dr. P. J. Koler of Withwn Kansas gave an illustrated lecture on bloodless surgery and light anesthesia during the second day of the annual homecoming and post graduate course at New Texas Chiropractic College. Dr. Otto Koike of Hasbrouck Heights presided at an alumni meeting. The event continues through Saturday with a banquet and dance planned for the evening.

P. J. Koler Withwn Kan New Texas Chiropractic College Pla Otto Koike Hasbrouck ‘Heights Olmos, Shaw Denton

Escaped Snakes Barred From Express Car In Transit

Reported in Cincinnati on May 10, a dozen railway workers contained three nonpoisonous snakes found roaming an express car inbound from Fort Lauderdale. The reptiles escaped from a crate aboard the Louisville and Nashville train Flaminea, sped through Georgia before the car was sealed. Crews removed express and pursued the snakes while preparations were made to reload the south bound cars for points between Cincinnati and Albany.

Cincinnati Railway Express Fort Lauderdale Pla Louisville & Nashville Georgia Albany

Ex Army Officer Shoots Himself in Hotel

Denver dispatch reports former Army officer William A. Pierce shot himself in the head in a hotel gallery. He was denied by hotel employees and reported in serious condition.

Denver Walliam A Pierce

One Dead and Dozens Hurt in City Traffic Crash

City officials reported one person killed and 52 injured in April traffic incidents. Police and ANOC CNS cited April data, noting a fatal crash and multiple injuries as the month’s toll in the metropolitan area.

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City News Dano im Luixelle May Day Events

Local notices list a dance at Mathnea on Saturday May 2 with music by Lonesome Cowboy and a Dixieland style performance by the Dixie Ramblers at the Blue Lantern Grove on Nacogdoches road. Admission free for Holley Voiz ad supporters.

Dano Luixelle Holley Voiz Charles Grove Lonesome Comboy

Now He Got In Robert Curmings In Pre States Hoax

Robert Curmings is described as entering pre state circles after a hoax involving adopting the stage persona of a fictional show business figure named Blade Stanhope Conway. The account notes his use of an English persona and the dramatic nature of the deception.

Robert Curmings Pre States Stanhope Conway

Rule on Shop Talk Prompts Home Penalty Stunt

The Ralph Morgans of Hollywood impose a humorous rule about talking shop at home. Guests who break the rule perform a staged penalty stunt as a lighthearted consequence.

Ralph Morgans Hollywood Smpegs

Marion Talley Ordered To Regain Weight For Opera

The article notes Marion Talley was ordered to gain weight for stage opera while film work demanded weight loss. It mentions James Stewart and a playful list of odd musical instruments drawn from a harp, comb and paper, mouth organ, and a "sweet potato" among other items.

Marion Talley James Stewart Drew

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