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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1935
Page
10
In a period of mixed signals, uncertainty dominates policy and markets. The article notes government plans and mounting opposition in Congress to measures affecting the banking system, labor relations, and the New Deal, while drought relief improves and industry shows cautious signs of recovery amid volatile economic expectations.
A carnival wedding scene in Paulsboro New Jersey unfolds at Mayor Martins Wert's office as a couple marries in a one horse shay. The groom presents a rolling pin a silver dollar a book and a can as gifts in a quirky union observed by a curious crowd before heading to a German styled feast at the bride’s parents home.
May 20 Marlin INS reports citizens toured Falls County's rural rehabilitation program. Observers noted farm homesteads for 219 families moved from rental rolls to independence. Rehabilitation farms increased from 25 to 60 acres, with families receiving livestock and equipment. Some tenants are three years from rental payoff with goals of long term purchase plans. A former prison farm of 500 acres is leased in the Latin community with houses repurposed for rehabilitating families.
Federal agents and New York police initiated a broad assault on gang crime using income tax statutes and the state's public enemy law. A police directory listing alleged racketeers in industries such as poultry laundry and produce was released to identify suspects, with authorities aiming to compel prisoners to prove non association with crime.
V Allred and the Most Rev. Christopher Byrne will be principal speakers at the state Knights of Columbus convention in Taylor. The event runs Tuesday May 21 and Wednesday May 22 at the Basilica hotel with solemn high mass Tuesday morning and speeches by Governor Alf Byrne and Bishop Byrne Tuesday night.
Prague May 20. A daring operation in Czechoslovakia restored a girl shot in the head by a jealous sweetheart. Dr. Antonio Timken performed the surgery on Franziska Czernoy, rebuilding the skull, removing the bullet, and stopping the bleeding. She recovered in ten days and was released from the hospital, a first in European record.
The Kiwanis convention kicked off with remarks on government bonds and sound finances, noting improvements after six years. District officers met at the Canter Hotel while a ladies tea and governance conference were scheduled at the Gunther and Municipal auditorium. Kiwanis leaders urged stronger club participation in public affairs and social programs as they reported a 3000 member gain in ten months, emphasizing leadership and service.
Alice Kiwanis announces a Scout Lodge building project in Alice with a playroom workshop and dressing room. The club president J Little says the project will be run by an eight member committee including Galdthorn, George Watt Jr, Pat Haley, Sam Bagnall, Rev. Raymond Stocker and WHE Tottemire. Bankers meet Amarillo in May for the Panhandle Bankers Association convention scheduled June 18.
Obituaries for James A Blackburn 75 of 535 Lona Street native of Texas with survivors including wife Mrs William Benner San Antonio son Samuel Ray Blackburn Colorado County sisters Mrs Dennie Pyron Somerset and Mrs Maggie Brown Batesville and St Grandchildren Services at Rivbe chapel Monday Rev R R Lloyd officiating Rose Lite 33 of 11 Del Mar Street native of Atascosa County survivors Anstand Dewny Little three sons one brother and four sisters Services 2 p m Tuesday Gay Shelley chapel Rev James Lloyd officiating Lattle Bentley 6 of 814 St Street services Friday Rivier chapel Rev Edgar Hebbard officiating Julia Stoddard 2 Wells native of Detroit survivors daughter Bis J F Milham San Antonio I J Stoddard Toledo one three grandchildren and one great grandchild Interment in Monroe Michigan
County Commissioner Albert G. Trawalter resigns effective June 1 in a surprise move. He cites plans for a vacation and potential run for county clerk. Mullinax, a 15 year county employee and road superintendent, nominated to fill the vacancy with court approval pending Uhr’s presence. Trawalter plans a trip to Kirkwood Missouri and California before San Antonio return.
The Bexar county chapter of the American Red Cross launches a 8000 drive to aid flood and storm victims in Texas. National HQ in St Louis plans to supplement funds. local checks may be mailed to the county chapter at the courthouse.
Members of the San Antonio Alcohol Tax Unit were paid for services since December 1 after officers resolved unpaid status due to department conditions. D. Barton heads the local unit, and the team had been on duty without pay prior to the settlement.
Five people were wet after an airplane engine failed during a 15 minute flight over Manhattan. The craft attempted a water landing in the East River and sank. Pilot Michael Stepettl and passengers were rescued by police launch after a rowboat capsized while attempting a tow.
Washington May 4 Fourteen liberal bloc members including Johnson Norris Nye Shipstead LaFao Jette walked out as Dennis Chavez took the oath as successor to the late Aronson Cutting. They returned after Vice President Garner administered the oath. Chavez faces a contest over Cutting’s election and plans to run again next year for the remainder of the term. Cutting was killed in a crash returning to vote on the bonus.
Austin May 20. Taxable wealth of Texas in the form of property under ad valorem tax totals 3,207,060,642 dollars, up 6,972,101 from 1933. The tax income from this property was 26,419,999 dollars. Home stead exemptions amounting to 590,492.52 reduced tax obligations. The report notes declines in real estate values, especially town lots, cattle, goods and merchandise, material and manufactured articles, and bank shares.
Dalhart Texan editor John L. McCarty and Wellington Leader editor Destin y Wells earned new honors at the National Editorial Association convention in New Orleans. The Texan took first in the Melly Division of community service and second in daily outstanding edition. The Leader won first in the weekly division of the outstanding edition contest.
PLAINVIEW May 2 June 6 set as the new date for railroad commission hearing on the Fork Worth and Denver railroad application to curtail its service on the south plains. Hearing covers substitution of thrice weekly service for daily Plainview to Dimmith and Vicciey to Bilverton.
Young American soprano Margareth Speake will perform with William Dalys orchestra at 4 30 Tuesday evening. She will be joined by Richard Crooks Gladys Swarthoss and Nelson Addy with selections including Indian Love Call and Clouds. The program features a long list of acts and a national Kiwanis broadcast planned from the Municipal auditorium with Dr William Carrington and Roe Fylkerson delivering talks.
In Washington May Day, two G men misidentified KA Vin Dove, police department employee, as the kidnapper of Mrs Berry Stoll at a Senators Tigers game. Dove, calm and polite, informed them and escorted to precinct after proving harmless. The incident ended with officials backing Dove’s account.
A sneak thief stole a box of cigars from Caffarelli Wholesale Grocery in Medina and West Travers streets Monday morning. Oscar Ressel and Ben Wentworth pursued for 30 blocks and briefly captured the thief near Robert B. Green hospital before he broke free and boarded an accomplice’s running board. Police are searching the area Monday noon.
Eight year old Shirley Ryans vanished from Jackson Heights Queens. Her body was buried under earth in a cave she and playmates dug behind her home. DA said death likely accidental landslide. search for possible kidnapper continued. Neighbor recalled cave during digging. mother hysterical at discovery. Police judged death accidental after morgue inspection.
The Corporation Court lists numerous individuals facing various charges including drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Fines range from 2 to 30 dollars with some cases noted as $75 or $9. The document shows names such as Ralph White Patricia Ramos and Ernest Reyes among many others.
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