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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1932

Page

5

Officers Dine In Memory Of First Sailing

Gen Pershing and the vanguard of the American Expeditionary Force sailed for France aboard the Baltic 15 years ago. A commemorative gathering was held at Maj George S Patton Jr s Washington home to mark the anniversary, recalling the secret departure from New York and the Baltic s grueling voyage into the Atlantic.

John J. Pershing France Baltic George S. Patton Jr Washington Corps Coumanderir American Expeditionary Force Bbiti, Ab Gravesend Bay Atlantic

Hawaii to pay for boy’s death to Massie case parents

Honolulu May 28 The parents of Joe Kahihawai who died after an alleged confession of being one of five native hoodlums in the Massie kidnapping and assault will be paid 5000 by the Territory of Hawaii. The bill was introduced in the lower house by Representative Harry Mills and acted upon favorably.

Hawaii Honolulu Joe Kahihawai Thomas H. Massie Territory of Hawaii Harry Mills

Goebel Plane Crash Injures Aviator. Mechanic Dies

M KINNEY Texas May 38 A famed aviator Ari Goebel was seriously injured and his mechanic B L Tiss aged 31 of Dallas was killed instantly when their small plane crashed into a tree during takeoff from the airport in a rain drenched muddy field. Goebel suffered a fractured jaw broken leg and minor injuries while Tiss endured a crushed skull and fatal neck injury. An ambulance rushed him to the city hospital for treatment as doctors warned of possible complications.

M’kinney Tex Ari Goebel L. Tiss Dallas Goebel Imediately

Rail Heads Hit for Not Denying Rumor

Directors of the St. Louis Bouith western railway were scored by Walter T. Meyer a minority director for failing to deny a report that enough of the consolidated 4 per cent bonds due June 1 had been deposited to make the refinancing plan operative. Bazan transferred Del Rio.

INS St. Louis-Bouithwestern Walter T. Meyer

Idlewilde to Open June Idlewilde to Open June

Reservations for Camp Idlewilde run June 8 to 18 are closed. Miss Grace Channon of the YWCA says preparations are underway. Listed attendees include Blaise Bridges Betty Jane Groos Mary Helen Smith Nancy Dickerson Joyce Zirkel and others. Mrs Annie B Teare will direct the program with M B Maurice as art instructor and Celeste Varnell as music and drama counselor. The camp features swimming bird lore flowers and trees crafts puppet shows and outdoor meals along with worship periods and play.

Camp Idlewilde Port Arthur Mary Neil Staite Lenora Mauermann Virginia Claire Hall Marjorie James Elora Aline Cline Priscilla Jane Davis Betty Rommel Martha Lizabeth Lutz Elaine Bekenroth Dorothy Kathleen Holland Annette Heaslet Emma Dorothy Dirkel Maxine Murray Celeste Morrison June Longist Betty Jane Marrico Bernice Lehman Ruth Oakley Jane Dyer Aline McKim Aries Pinkle Williams Annie B. Teare Mark ‘Twain Junior School Camp Tollewilde M. B. Maurice Page Junior School Celeste Varnell Mary Jones Maxine Bryan

Texas Wife Held for Owning Gun in New York State

In New York City a Texan couple and their 8 year old son arrived seeking work. Ernest Patterson carried a Colt in Texas and his wife Winnie, a George Washington University graduate, pawned the gun to buy food. The Salvation Army aided the family as police handle the case.

Texas New York State New York Ernest Fatterson Winnie Billie Casa Grande el Paso Patterson George Washington University Salvation Army

Women Seek Equal Rights Reservation in League Court Protocol

In Washington on May 28, Senator Nye introduced an equal rights reservation to the league court protocol. The National Woman's party hailed it as their answer to Senator Swan's opposition to international marriages.

League Court Washington, D. C Senate Nye Republican North Dakota National Woman's Party Swan

Carmel Myers Delivers Eleven Pound Son

Carmel Myers, noted film actress, today became mother to an eleven pound son. She is married to attorney Ralph Blum. Ballywoon, May 28.

Carmel Myers Ballywoon Ace Treas Ralph Blum

Army Dispatches Shipments and Discharges From 1811

Army orders list officers discharged or retired for physical disability and other postings. Names include Cal John C. Winte red and Majnre Rolland Xf. Hollocke along with several lieutenants and captains at forts Leavenworth and San Houston. Some transfers mention moves to the Philippines and Panama.

Wilifred J. Higgins Port Anetling Omehe Henry J. Brhhveder Fort Leavenworth Fort Sant Houston Alenden Shereli Fort L Saventworth Fort Mfonmoul Ger L. Beery Wrighfield William To Anker CL Kenly We

Cities Service cancels dividends on common and preferred

New York May 28 reports that Cities Service will omit all dividends on its common and preferred stocks and rescind the regular quarterly payouts announced May 18. The cancellation affects common stock 12 1 2 percent and cash 2 1 2 percent, with preferred payments also dropped. Arkansas Natural Gas, a Cities Service subsidiary, took no action on its 18 cent per share quarterly dividend.

New York Insi Cities Service Company Arkansas Natural Gas Company Arkansas Natural Gas 19

Leiter Will Opens Probate for $10 Million Chicago Estate

The will of Joseph Leiter, a noted sportsman and canal builder, leaves an estate valued at about $10 million in trust for his widow Juliette Leiter and their two children, Thomas and Nancy. Juliette Leiter named executrix with a $1 million bond filed before Assistant Probate Judge Oscar Caplan. A separate $700,000 Mary Leiter fund will pay to Nancy on her eighteenth birthday, with George B. Woods serving as guardian ad litem in Lord Ling court.

Chicago Joseph Leiter Juliette Leiter Thomas Nancy Leiter Oscar, Caplan Mary Leiter George B. Woods Guardian Ad Litem Lord Ling Court

Soviet Market Seen as Boost for U S Industry

John Ohsol of Amtore Trading Corp told WINS New York that the Soviet Union poses a potent factor for lifting the dull mood in American industries. He said the Soviet market is open to American goods if trade conditions are satisfactory, with no tariffs or harsh quotation systems hampering exports.

New York John @. Ohsol Amtore Trading Corporation U 3 Fisual Lsteners WINS Soviet Union U.ssr

Cabinet trio to rule on grain firm’s exchange membership

In Washington on May 28 the secretaries of commerce and agriculture and the attorney general begin a formal inquiry to decide if the Farmers National Grain Corp can be denied membership in the Chicago Board of Trade Clearing Corp. The probe, authorized under the Grain Futures Act, follows a denial by the clearing company.

Washington, D. C Secretaries of Commerce and Agriculture Washington

Akron to Carry No Return Mail Flight

The Akron will not carry return mail on its forthcoming flight from the coast to Lakehurst as announced by the Post Office Department. This decision affects the United States air mail service and timing remains to be set by officials.

Akron Washington, D. C Lakehurst Post Office Department

Cabinet Officers to Hear Grain Growers Complaint

Three cabinet officers from agriculture commerce and the attorney general form a commission under the grain future act of 1929 will hear the Farmers National Grain corporation complaint on June 8 in Chicago. The Board of Trade and its Clearing corporation and the farmers group will be heard during the inquiry into denied membership.

Washington, D. C INS Steretories of Agriculture Em Merce Attorney General Grain Future Act Farmers' National Grain Corporation Chicago Board of Trade Clearing Corporation Chicago Boar of Trade

Moody kin hurt in San Antonio area car crash

Cousin of former Texas governor Moody, his wife, a sister-in-law Mrs Moody and Mr and Mrs R F Cagle all of Houston were bruised when their car rolled on the Lareia road about 30 miles from San Antonio. They were brought in by Constable A A Megmis and Deputy Constable Ed Schecter and taken to Mrs Harley Insall’s home at 201 Cliffaverue.

Moody Dan Moody Texas R. 5 Cagle Houston San Antonio Lareia A. A Megmis Ed Schecter Harley Insall Cliffaverue

Prisoner Feagan Freed on Personal Bond After Appeal

Detroit May 28 Charles Feagan was released on personal bond after his three young children appealed to President Hoover. U S District Attorney Gregory H Frederick and Commissioner J Staley Hurd arranged the release. Feagan faces a June 4 hearing on a charge of transporting a stolen auto from St Joseph Mo to Detroit. He claims the car was given to him to drive his wife and children. Federal officials will investigate under President Hoover's orders.

Detroit Mich Hoover Washington Eedon Charles Feagan Pons Éray Waatington United States Gregory H. Frederick J. Staley Hurd Fengan St. Joseph Feagan von Presideant Maovet

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