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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1932

Page

16

Speedy trials sought as 18 informations filed in federal cases

San Antonio prosecutors push rapid action in federal court after John JP Hartman secured permission from Judge R. D. McMillan. Information counts include whiskey possession with at least one second offense noted for Antonio Donalo. Several cases arise from late filings not eligible for winter term, aiming to move pleas of guilty starting Monday as bonds and detentions are managed.

San Antonio John JP Hartman United States District R. d. McMillan Rarman United States Charlie Smith Tom Carpenter J.B. Alexander E. Beadrick Elsie Wallace John Antonion Donalo

P-Reader Wins Award At Lip Reading Contest

Mrs. Jean Gray of 506 Van Ness street won first place in a Lip-reading contest during Hearing Week in San Antonio. The event, hosted by the San Antonio League for the Hard of Hearing, awarded Gray a silver loving cup at a Saturday afternoon program in the Southwest Dairy Products auditorium. Second place went to Mrs. W R Parker. Seven contestants performed ten sentences without voice and ten questions. Lucille Parker led Miss Parker in a demonstration by her lip-reading school prior to the contest.

Jean Gray van Ness Street San Antonio League Gray Southwest Dairy Products Auditorium Miss Parker Mist Parker

Judge West to Sit on Bench in McMillan Absence

Federal Judge DuVal West, retired, will occupy the bench for up to two weeks while his successor Judge A J McMillan serves in Brownsville Texas. McMillan substitutes for Judge Thomas M Kennesly who is away. Tilman Smith, the judge’s secretary, accompanies him. Two weeks of criminal juries begin in district court, no pleas expected unless entered during idle periods.

DuVal West A. J. McMillan Southern District of Texas Brownsville McMillan Thomas M. Kennesly Tilman Smith Federal District Court Mark Hance

Edison Seniors to Attend Junior Banquet

Edison High School seniors from Losingbee Heights will be guests of honor at the annual junior banquet in the Menger hotel patio at 8 p m on Thursday. The theme titled Hitch your wagon to the star will feature an electrically lit lake scene. C C Brewer president of the junior class will be master of ceremonies. Ruth Wickline Melvin Currier and Fisn Trokbina will speak. Superintendent Frank S Falier Mrs Bakeley and Miss Dorothy MacLean will also attend.

Edison Edison High Losingbee Heights Menger Thurster Foren Kerosehei Sponcer C. C. Brewer Wnin

Huge Pulpwood Blaze Dying Down

Quebec fire near Port Alfred was to be controlled by May 11. Losses totaled about 2.4 million dollars with 175000 cords of pulpwood at risk. Canada power plant and sawmill were spared. Prompted by damage, readers were urged to consult light classified ads for remodelling and contracting needs.

Quebec Port Alfred Noort Pulpwoot Cub Canada Power Ames

Nominee Elected Resident of State Medical Auxiliary

Mrs Frank N Hag gard of San Antonio was elected resident of the Women s auxiliary to the State Medical Association at Waco Friday. She is a former president of the Women s auxiliary of the Bexar County Medical Society and Insh Week led health programming at Jefferson High School. Other members attending include Mrs W M Barron outgoing president and Mrs Scott C Applewhite delegates from the local auxiliary to the state meeting.

Frank 2. Tangard Sat Auinnia Stile Medical Association Waco Frank N. Haggard San Antonio Women's State Medical Association Bexar County Medical Society Insh Jefferson High School W. M. Barron Scott C. Applewhite

Kelly Commander Returns From Trip

Lieut. Col. Henry B. Clagett commander of Kelly Field returned to San Antonio Saturday afternoon after a leave of absence. He arrived by plane with Maj. H. A. Strauss of Wrightfield Ohio during a Bash visit period.

Kelly Henry B. Clagett Kelly Field San Antonio Maj H. A. Strauss Wrightfield Ohio

Two Injured After Vehicle Hits Pedestrians in Houston

Fay Wond, 17, of Victoria, and Alex W. Majewski, 92, of 201 Blum Street, were struck by an automobile at Houston and Elm Streets Saturday morning. Both sustained non serious injuries.

Fay Wond Victoria Alex W. Majewski Blum Street Houston Elm Streets

Darrow Attacks Hoover in Hawaii Campaign Speech

Clarence Darrow dropped his role as defense lawyer for four defendants and launched a Democratic campaign spot in Honolulu. He said reelecting Hoover would require a guardian and claimed Hoover is the greatest obstacle to prosperity, praising Franklin D Roosevelt as among the Democratic options.

Honolulu T. H. May T INS Clarence Darrow Hawaii Goover Hoover Darrow

Wounded Dallas Robbery Suspect Near Death

Dallas May 7 Fred Mace 26 formerly charged with bank robbery lay near death in a Dallas hospital after a gun battle with Detective Johnny Daniels last night Mace with two companions fled from officers one wanted for questioning Daniels and Detective Larry Knight pursued them Mace fired at Daniels and was wounded in the abdomen.

Dallas INS Fred Mace A& 4 Johnny Daniels Mace Daniels Larry Knight Hte Mate

Ann Harding Leaves Reno After Divorce Decree

Reno flight ends a day of drama as Ann Harding and Harry Bannister part affectionately at the airport. The blonde screen star, granted a divorce from Bannister, returns to Hollywood in a green speed monoplane amid lingering farewell embraces and a rumored strained marriage.

Reno, Ney May Reno Ann Harding Hollywood Harry Bannister Miss Harding Inca Nollywood

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