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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
2
Jerry Wierzbicki, a London aerial performer, died yesterday when a high wire sway pole snapped in strong winds at a carnival in Amesbury. The accident occurred early in the event as spectators watched in shock, with authorities launching an investigation into equipment failure and safety measures.
Boston May 9 a municipal judge gave Charles Hinckley 25 of New York a year in jail after a theft conviction for stealing a $180 watch from a jewelry store. The judge criticized his criminal behavior and suggested a hospital cure, warning doctors won’t help unless he seeks divine aid. He had appealed the verdict and the bond was set at $5000.
Tokyo reports Chinese Communist radio says two American airmen E C Bender from Cincinnati and W C Smith of Long Beach will be released after alleged spy confessions following 13 months in custody. They were forced down Oct 19, 1948, on a flight from Tsingtao to a U.S. naval base. Their families hope for release, with Smith’s wife expressing relief and Bender’s wife affirming belief in the news.
Strong two day winds fuel dozens of fires across Maine Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Maine saw 63 fires destroying over 2700 acres of woodland while Rhode Island reported more than 1000 acres burned. Massachusetts and Vermont also faced multiple smaller blazes with no injuries reported.
Funeral services for George W Edwards age 98 were held Tuesday at Woodlawn Christian Church with Rev Harry Owens officiating. Burial followed at Mission Burial Park under Victory Lodge No 1160 AF and AM. Edwards was a county tax collector employee for 25 years and a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason. He belonged to Alzafar Shrine and Victory Lodge No 1260 AF and AM. Survivors include his widow Mabel Edwards, daughter Ad Brown of Clearwater Florida, son George W Edwards of Tarpon Springs Florida, brother Lynn Edwards of St Augustine Florida, and three grandchildren.
Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Medical Center will serve as umpires and observers at Logex'30 at Fort Belvoir Virginia from May 22 to 26. The school group includes Cols. Thair Co-Rich and John L. Owens Lt. Cass Goilfied L Orth Pearl W Brown and Harry S Green Maj. Waller L. Beeson and Capts. George F. S ported and Melvin F. Cunningam.
Services for Miss Anna L Young 81 of 141 Park Sr were set for 10 am Wednesday at Porter Loring chapel with Dr Samuel Terry officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Memorial Park. A Mississippi native, she lived in San Antonio seven years and was a DAR member. Survivors include brother Tandy C Young of San Antonio and sister Miss Sarah M H Young of Broal ly, N. and several nieces and nephews.
Students at Ruiz Elementary join a tie up your dog campaign after Leonel Martinez 2 was bitten during a trip home from school. Principal Margaret Paullisy says pupils are corralling pets and house to house urging neighbors to secure pets. Mothers assist the effort as the school awaits a promised yard fence from officials.
Savannah May 9 reports a southern labor leader charged that the Ohio Republican Party contributed to Senator Nominee George Smathers in Florida. He cited a $500000 check and a letter promising another $500000 for use by the Florida Young Republicans to defeat Claude Pepper.
Frank A. Vargas, 32, father of three, was found guilty by a U.S. District court jury of receiving and concealing 120 grains of heroin hydrochloride on March 12. Judge Ben Al. Rice deferred sentence.
An Australian nurse who offered a baldness treatment was besieged by men with receding hairlines seeking details of the cure. The incident drew attention from locals and international visitors.
Houston May 9 A Los Angeles lawyer today filed a motion to dismiss a divorce suit brought by Mrs Telen Simmons who died last week. The case, pending since 1944, sought division of property valued over $1,000,000, with the widower claiming a half interest.
In San Pedro California on May 1 Justa Pesulich 65 was crushed beneath a 210 foot landslide while he and his son Vielko dug from an embankment. The overhanging ledge collapsed trapping Pesulich as the men labored.
Elmer R. Horne of Pittsburg filed a $15,000 suit in Fifty seventh District court against the National Bank of Commerce. He alleges wrongful arrest and 21 weeks in jail in Wheeling after a check for $25 drawn on his account was returned as not sufficient funds. The check, dated Sept 6, was given to George Orphan. Horne contends funds were in the bank at the time. He was indicted for a felony but released when the indictment was quashed on Feb 20. He claims $75 weekly loss of wages due to confinement.
An old styled ad claims a non acid powder, FABTEETH, strengthens dentures by dusting onto plates for firmer fit. It promises less wobble and discomfort, urging readers to try the product for steadier wear and reduced embarrassment.
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