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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1935
Page
20
An advertisement falsely warns that toxins in the blood damage kidneys and cause headaches and fatigue. It promotes a “special Kidnes” diuretic prescription named Gystex thiratex, claiming rapid relief within days. The pitch promises a money back guarantee and urges purchase through druggists.
Mrs Harry H Price of 304 Noy Harrison Ave Kankakee Illinois says the Vegetable Compound puts pep into her and makes her work easy. She endorses Lytia E Pinkbaos's Vegetable Compound as a dependable medicine.
Crim inal District Court denied bonds of 10 000 each for Brice and Trude Cochran charged in the downtown shooting of Eddie Haynes 21 a taxicab driver critically wounded. Judge McCrory will revisit bond Friday morning after 20 disinterested witnesses say Haynes was shot as he fled. Attorneys claim self defense and dispute involvement of one defendant. Both suspects were arrested shortly after the incident in front of 216 Soledad Street.
The council will stage an operetta Friday at 8:48 p.m. at the Ban Pedr Play House to aid disadvantaged children of San Altanio. Directed by Mary Stush Edwards, with Agnes Sinehes as accompanist.
Warren William receives a pay raise and a new contract for a film project. The versatile actor will star in The Grave of the Lucky 13, with Hal Wallis restructuring his deal and noting changes for future roles. Other theater and film notes mention Manhattan Madness, Bull Dog Drummond, and Tomorrow Is a Pageant, plus industry moves involving Richard Baleslawski and Franchot Tone.
Snapshot Editor of The Light invites amateur photographers in Salty Antonio Ang Southwest Texas to enter a six week contest. Prizes include a folding camera from Fox and cash awards. Send a print of each chosen snapshot with negative and stamped return envelope to The Light’s Snapshot Editor. Winners receive prints by mail.
Garland California May 16 Miss Ya Ching Lee becomes the first Chinese girl to join the Caterpillar Club. The aviator parachuted 2000 feet to the ground after a stunt plane mishap. she remained calm calling it a thrill despite the danger and her survival.
Lila Lee travels toward Reno with close friends to file for divorce from John L. Paine, a Chicago and New York broker, after more than three months of separation. The couple wed in December 1934, with reports detailing Hollywood figures and ongoing industry gossip surrounding their circle.
An old remedy, Black Draught, is touted as a reliable laxative to relieve sluggishness from constipation. A user from Para writes the draught clears bowels, improves energy, and leaves the person feeling rejuvenated for days after taking a dose or two.
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