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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1936

Page

9

Dawners Murder in Dawners Mourns Soldier Suspect

San Antonio peace officers and military police sought a soldier missing Jeaveson Park Sam Houston Saturday in the investigation of the slaying of J. Jimmink Martin 92, a Texas and Company driver. Martin’s body was found on the Rio Grande steel early Friday. Detective Sergeant D. E. Kelly received an anonymous call from a woman who reportedly saw Martin arguing with a soldier on an Austin street late Thursday. The caller named the soldier and said Martin and another man were to go in a cab together. Military police were alerted and are holding whether the soldier, a cab driver, and an ex soldier and his wife, but believe the anonymous call may be the best clue as the search continues. An autopsy set for Saturday aims to determine the number of blows and weapon used. Justice of the Peace Oliver Wiley ordered the inquest.

San Antonio Jeaveson Park Sam Houston Kelly Martin Wudru Indina Oliver Jh. Wiley Premiet No. 7 T. N. Goodson Shevitt Albert W. Wester Signet William Neunholffer Andy Barker F. P. Littlepage Ed Amackel

Flying Cadet Homer Roberts Dies in California Crash

Cadet Homer BM Roberts, a former Bay Autotno pilot, was killed Saturday when a Wis army pursuit plane from Marchfield California crashed near the We airport at Kialiginan Aziz. Roberts' body was badly burned. Baker, manager of the Polsad Reverts, had taken off moments earlier.

Homer BM Roberts Bay Autotno Adel Wis Army Marchfield Calif Kialiginan Aziz Roberts Baker al Polsad

Baptist Tabernacle Organized Here

The Pentecostal Baptist church was organized last week and will hold services at 34th Street. The Rev. will lead the first sermons at 4 p.m. on the topic Why Are There So Many Different Churches. Midweek services are scheduled for 2:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Baptist Tabernacle Pentecostal Baptist Tahere Nadie Acy Tirty-fourtly Mills

Preacher Besalski to Speak at St Pauls Lutheran

The Rev. A. Besalski of Jackson Mississippi on a vacation visit with his parents at 43 Dumning Avenue will deliver the Sunday morning sermon at St Pauls Lutheran church. Ordained five years ago at St Pauls the sermon is titled Hold That Fast Which Thou Hart.

A. Besalski Jackson H. Besalski Dumning Avenue St. Paul's Lutheran Church Besalsk St. Paul's Church Hart

Church Services Cancelled and Sunday School Kept

A state probe and local conventions cause cancellation of all divine services at Luke’s Lutheran Church in Sen ay of Acai Texas. Sunday school will be held at the usual time with Harry T Fula representing St Luke’s Church at the conventions.

ALY Luke'’s Lutheran Church Senay Texas Shiner Harry T Fula St. Lukes

Silver Tea for Church Piano Fund at Grace Lateran

A silver tea at the home of Mrs. Herli Weiner 801 Harmond Avenue marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Grace Lateran church founding. Nonalitions received will go toward the piano fund.

Her! Weiner Harmond Avenue Craterol Grace Lateran Church Pian

Missionary to Speak at Sunday Morning Service

The Rev Willis R Hotenkiss, missionary from West Africa, will speak at the Sunday morning service at Tobin Hill First Presbyterian Church There will be no night service. The foreign mission convention proceeds at the church during the morning.

Willis R. Hotenkiss West Africa Tobin Hill First Presbyterian Piu

Cantor Stooge to Wed in Star Future Amidrumors

A garbled gossip item notes Cantor Stooge and actress Marta Deering tied to a future union, with side mentions of Parkyakarter, Maddie’s daughter, Billie Burke and The Great Ziegfeld. The piece also touches on Harold Lloyd projects and Australian talent recruitment amid high taxes.

Hollywood Cluts Billie Burke Ziegfeld

State F L Raps Convict Oil Labor Plan in Texas

State Federation of Labor leader W B Arnold of San Antonio denounces a proposal by State Land Commissioner J H Walker to lease 70 000 acres of prison lands for nil convict labor on drilling crews. He appealed to Governor Allred for influence and said Oil Field Workers International in Washington was urged to act.

J. H. Walker Tes State Federation of Labor W. B. Arnold San Antlonio The Liberation Allred Isbor O1l Field Workers International Washington

Towngendites Plan March Toward Washington

Towngendites in Los Angeles issue call for volunteers to gather petitions and signatures for a march from the West Coast to Washington. Walter Warmfold, division manager, leads the effort while Luther A. Heilig runs a fuel finding committee, coordinating local support and routes.

Los Angeles Sbortal Legion Division Plang Foray Fm Ake Pension March Wishton Walter Warmfold Sother Townsett Front Luther A. Heilig

Organized drive to stop racketeering by pension leaders

A statement by Helsie urges action against alleged racketeering linked to old age pension leaders. The speaker mentions Dr F J Town and another recipient getting over 280 dollars monthly, plus expenses, and calls for pursuing those responsible. The fragment signals a political or anti-corruption stance with specific individuals cited.

F. J. Townsend

Roosevelt Keynote Speech at New York Jefferson Dinner

Newsreel coverage of President Roosevelt delivering the keynote at the Jefferson Dinner in New York for the National Democratic Club. He defends spending, notes unemployment relief, and touts doubled national earning capacity since 1932 while addressing critics amid campaign stakes. Also mentions Olympic team prospects, Jamaica Race Track's Wood Memorial, and a Maine migration of wild geese.

Roosevelt Issannt Hearst Metrotone News New York National Democratic Club America United States Cavalry Jamaica Maine Canada Lake Michigan Andy Gaitner Chicago

Edward Arnold Begins Stage Career at Age 42 in Hollywood Shift

Edward Arnold started his cinema journey at age 42 after a Broadway career. A longtime Broadway favorite, he transitioned to Hollywood, marking a notable late bloom in film.

Begin Edward Arnold Hollywood

Paramount Signs Star John Boles for Big Paramount Film

Hollywood gossip notes John Boles signs a Paramount deal for 2 films plus a lucrative option, boosting his personal appearances before reporting to Paramount. The piece also surveys other stars and timing around Grable, Allan Jones, Monte Blue, and industry moves, with hints of wedding and project chatter.

Ex-Omaha Pastor at Grace Lutheran Church

Former Omaha pastor O D Balleis, once at Mountz Mearial Lutheran, led a Sunday morning service at Grace Lutheran in Omaha. The note records his obituary era affiliation and ministry amid community church life.

Omaha Grace Lutheran O. D. Balleis Mearial Lutheran Church B. Wilsheck Ube

Midnight Show at Majestic Presents Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Gary Cooper stars in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town at the Majestic Saturday at midnight. The film is directed by Frank Capra with a notable supporting cast including Jean Arthur and others. Also in society notes William Powell stars in The Ex Mrs Bradford in a radio comedy.

Gary Cooper Majestic Theater Mr. Deeds Deeds Clarence Burlington Frank Capen Jean Aythur Mohiles Linse Slander Douglas Duntbelile Rayratt Waiburn George Bancroft HB. Warner Rath Doimelly Walter Garlet Joan Wray William Powell REO Bradford Steyth

California Legion presses alien law enforcement demand

The California American Legion's subversive activities commission releases a two year report accusing the federal department of labor of coddling communists. chairman Harper L. Knowles says the fight will continue to push for an America first stance over an international view toward aliens.

United States Department of Labor Airunghts California California Amevican Legion Suuutelghi San Prangisco America States Department of Labor Ausversive Activities Commission California American Legion

Forceful push for immigration law changes in California

The American Legion demands deportation or imprisonment for aliens, seeks transfer of enforcement from Labor to Justice, and presses Congress for new ten year immigration measures. A Legion list of questions to D W McCormack probes Russian deportations, Soviet passports, and criminal releases, claiming inaction harms policy and motivates reform.

Jobless totals in U S reach about 9 million in surveyed sectors

A New Year report notes 9,084,300 unemployed in industries, trades, mining and transportation across the United States based on a survey of 2000 companies. It excludes agriculture public service and professional services and cites other estimates from the National Industrial Center Police Board and the American Federation of Labor.

New York United States National Industrial Center Police Board American Federation At Labor The Sun William Green A. F. of Ip Pere Sons

Ursula Parrott Story Opens at Texas Theater This Saturday

Ursula Parrotts famous novel Next Time We Love becomes the film Ursula Parrott Story opening Saturday at the Texas theater. Margret Sullivan stars with James Stewart as two young lovers whose marriage strains as he travels as a roaming foreign correspondent. The cast includes Ray Ming, Grant Mitchell, Anna Demetrie, Robert McWade and others.

Ursula Parrotts Texas Theater Margaret Sullavan James Stewart Mary Stewart Ray Mivand Grant Michell Anna Demstrip Robert McWade

Flames Damage Sixth Street House In Unclear Origin

Firemen reported Saturday that a fire damaged a sixth street house at 408 Sixth Street owned by Mrs N We Powers. The origin of the blaze remained undetermined, with damage estimated at 360056. Time of the incident was Friday.

Mes. N. We 1

Social notices of San Antonio graduations and entertainments

Hostesses Mary Rogers and Mrs J Coats welcomed June graduates at Belvedere Drive and Aurora apartment hotel. Sororities planned events at the Gunter and Collins Gate with open houses for June graduates from St Marys Hall and Thomas Jefferson High. Engagement news featured Miss Bernice Stephens of Alameda and Harris B. Ites. weddings and dances noted at Duchy D Aosta and River Park PTA activities. Local clubs and the San Antonio Music Club prepared a winners program and a Bigma Rho sorority tea.

Chara GC Parcoas Nuss Mary Rogers Shalwaclive Tea Samweday Aftereohn Belvedere Drive Mary Nette Snyder Margaret Ann Macer Jung Coats Joe Wagner P. M. Gale Rose Wilson Helen Jackson Messey “Coats June Coats St. Mary's Hall Alamo Heights High School Car Fool P. S. Schilling Pool East Craig Place Kathyrine Pool Eunice Schilling Thomas Jefferson High School Aos Washington Bernice Stephens W. G. A. Stephens Alameda Harris B Commis Bloter Gener Harry Hull San Antonio Stephens Incarnate Word College Immaculate Seminary Oscar B. Abbott Abboth San Antono Musica Club At & V'Cloak Grysle Aurora Hotel Carr Normine Price Werner Fack Evelyn Heye Barbara Hensley Pauitis Slaftel Joan Schoolfield Ellen June Wathice Mary Jane Duke Pricilla Ari Crea Ann Woodward Amory Oliver Jace Tyon Heathig Daos Lois Gray Betty Jean Litheton Gertrude Flack Deloise Craddock Grace Dito Lewis Krams Beck Josephine Hennessy Alois Braun Witt

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