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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1936

Page

10

Methodists appoint new pastors in San Antonio district

The West Texas Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church elected the Rev. Ficemar as presiding elder for the San Antonio district. Changes included A Basca Waits transferring to Little Rock Arkansas, Ray M. Johnson moving to Brownsville, and Don Redmond succeeding him at Laurel Hall. Several other appointments and transfers across Brownsville, Harlingen, and Woodlawn followed, with numerous elders named for districts such as Brownsville and Luano.

San Antonio West Texas Methodist Enerch Ficemar Houston A. Basca Waits Laurel Helgi Methodist Church Little Rosk Ark RE. Goeditch Texas Conference Ray M. Johnson Guversaen Kill Methodisat Church Brownsville Don FL Redmond Bolon Booye Woodlawn Methodist Church Harlingen R. ¥. Gurl FM. Freeman Austin Liscrio Birschase Ailen Fenisers Meadow Ian Merce Ade Astor Marr Jackson Bete Sigele Dade E. Homer Weeley Sibb W. Hall Department of Religion Southern Methodiat Waiver Wetb Feneral Board of Education Ray Johnson Tianza Wheal Edrouch Hermit Gibbon Edindore J. W Southwestern Adverste Inscicer Gaston Harlefield Agus Dulee Allee Buchanan Fesstogilde Cow P Vile Sterling C. Brewster Freer Weston Gi West Wood Marshal Heenes Kenedy E. Marshall J. R. Dillard San Antonia Comfort Beerne Haws Kynd Castell Connell Chanel Sireult Gibbons Fredericksburz Burton Goldthwaite Kerrville Inka N.cKay Tampase Olin W Olin W. Ole, Bludworth Te.“ Gammeath: 1. Reicher: Marhie Igison Tushna Estern Advocate Olin Angels Elder TL Epellmann McDawiel Tray Ny Barta Ne Edexnilleriview Foraio Wheeler Black Junction Eanis Los Keeneth Heine Barnhart Wherter Tee Melana Youray Ing Elder Bee Bloumisto Daiday Columbus Don EL Dhilany Cuero Wo Lane Baule Lake Dukes Due Young el Camge Dan Muii Platonia Caler Ganada - Lovise Garonit-Heck Island Rusiilis Gobad Wanbin Fred Guikeles Hallettswile Inc Bivens LaGrange Nectreul Markham Nisan Wynn Nixon Robert’ “Walker J. C. Givpans Fort Lavaca G. Raderg EH. Johnson Volcania Bob Waelder Jyornees Weimar Willman Weinar Smippis Auuwestern North Texas Qastox Barisfield Fal Tegas Conferente Mack Ariens Whiteker Roodrich Texas At, & Fuller KO Minter W. C. Bsither Obrehom Bell R.A. Hunter Boris Watts Little Mack Schulaar Trin W. OO Echuizts Schertz Albert Anderson Wee John Deschnec

Frontier Party for Boy Scouts Planned on Broadway

A frontier party for the Boy Scouts is planned at the Boy Scout home on Broadway Thurstas December 3. Mrs. Jesse McMurrey announced the event for Bexar County. Leaders will provide the entertainment and a supper featuring barbecued spaghetti and cake from 5 to 8 PM.

Boy Scout Thurstas Bexar County Coun Jesse McMurrey Weil

Black doctor linked to fatal harm in Granith City incident

Granith City police report a Black doctor, identified as Wilsms, fatally harmed his White wife and their baby, along with himself, in a disturbing incident. Officers say there is no established motive and note a possible attempted suicide. details remain under investigation.

Granith City UI Walter Wilsms Liliga

Rebel Forces at Madrid Palace Station

Fragmentary report describes armed groups near Madrid and references Segovia bridges and the former royal palace. Details are unclear in the readable text but indicate military activity surrounding the palace area and associated sites.

Madrid Paris de Liberte Toda Rationalisus Segovia

Banglet Plans Made for Merchants Banquet

A revival of plans for a New Year banquet by the Sin Arima chamber of commerce is set for Thursday at the center. William Arehey, vice president, and Kenwd genes manager of the OTRAMAKON will preside. Daughters of the Republic of Texas will attend to honor Mrs. Glara Crisesi Sevier of Coiba Chusti as BIOLp president. Delegations from Corpus Christi and Ansty chaplains will participate with speakers named for the event.

Niervellene William Arehey Ken Wd Daughters Republic of Texas Glara Crisesi Sevier Coiba Chusti

Oil News Touts New Wells Across Hidalgo Starr Counties

Southwest Texas Oil News reports multiple oil explorations in Hidalgo Starr Cameron and adjacent counties. Wells include Osage Drilling Company near Rio Grande City and McCollum's Nos. near San Benito with 000-foot wildcats, tests and casing pressures. districts cite gas lines, drilling rigs, and tentative contracts amid ongoing activity in Webb and Caldwell counties.

Mestenas Phe Osage Drilling Company Houston McCollums John C. Engelman Stoowgall Danna Hitalco County Merceges Cameron Anir Daniel Abel Noel

Fragmented San Antonio Notes From The Bexar Facts Page

A jumble of names and local items mentions SARA BORSCHOW, MRS ALBERT W WEST JR, LOIS DARST, HORACE MORGAN, GINGA NIPPAR, MERRIFS BISHOP, CAR TQUYN MITCHELL, GEORGE STAPLES, MARGIE VAN WIR, MARIAM y WAREMAN, CELINE TAGNER, JACK FOWLER, COUNT VON HURANER, SERGT JAMES WINDISAST, SERGT DAVIE R, CAPT WALTER G BRYTE, and local street mentions. References to births, honors, officers, and a St Marys street note appear amid scattered biographical snippets and campus mentions in a noisy clipping.

Sara Borschow Albert W. West JR Bangers JP Lois Darst Lesan Horace Morgans Logo Lown Sonnett Merrifs Wil Golden Hind Press Cartquyn Mitchell Vollege Apiscopal Vollege A1 Vicksburg Mitch Celine Tagner Ney Jack Fowler Rome Wher Count von Huraner James It Hawai Sam Houston Davie R Kurs Kelly Gell Hay Fort Meare Sith Dsrola Walter G Bryte

TD Liquor Law Charges Filed in County Court

Twelve complaints under the state liquor law were filed in County Court at Law No 1 after raids led by Wright Riley and the state patrol. Defendants include Pressley Whidden of El Paso, William Gries, Leland Benbow, Bowman, Joe Middleman, A L Reus, Dan O’Brien Sr, Dace Burk, and others, all alleged to possess distilled spirits on premises with permits only for wine and beer. additional charges cited for possessing wine over 14 percent alcohol against Tam DT Anthony and others.

Wright Riley Mynor Sentro San Antuca Pressley Whidden el Patto East Houston Street William Gries East Houston Street Leland Benbow East Travis Street Bowman Helen Alsen Street North Alama Street Joe Middleman South Alame Street A. L. Reus Commerce Street Dan O'Brien West Commerce , Steel Dace Burk Yvonne Spencer She Turf Hat Sabadad Street Antantous Tam DT. Anthony Manhattan Catalins Sovik Howard Purgozop Ris Plore

Steel operations fall in New York amid lower year capacity

Steel officials report New York operations run at about 74 percent of capacity, down from 74.7 percent last week. The American Iron and Steel Institute notes a 15 percent drop from a year ago, reflecting weaker demand and output levels in the current period.

New York Nav American Tron. and Steel Institute

Judiciary limits government power in Hearst case

The United States Court of Appeals ruled the judiciary cannot halt a Senate probe but found the Federal Communications Commission violated law by disclosing private telegrams to the committee. It upheld Congress's independent control over its inquiries while condemning overreach by the commission. Justice Groener stressed the constitutional separation of powers and warned against improper disclosure of private messages.

Washington, Noy Congress United States Court of Appeals Judiciary Congressional William Rasdolph Hearst Senate Federal Communications — Commission Senate Committee Hugo Black Democrat Alabama Reul Hearst Hearst's Petition Sought To Enjoint the Commn Statyrim Supreme Point Ghief Wheet Jas District Court Autist Communbications Commission Acsuesta Sd Kaytenee Groter Upnolds Congress Commission Communications Commission Court Unii Labby Committee Justier Groner Groner Opinin Wattigut

L A Junior Birdmen hold indoor meet at Brooks Hangar

Activities of L A Junior Birdmen report indoor meet at Brooks Hangar Sunday. Willan Pfatt led the cabin event with first place and second in slick, tied for second in glider. Horace Gouwalés won the study event with three flights of five seconds, Roy Marquardt set a Chicago wing record in tick event, and Preit, Slater O Hare tied for second with forty seconds.

Willan Pfatt Brooks Held Phil West Horace Gouwalés Ost Pletl Slater O'Hare Charles Adams Roy Marquardt Renslerram Chicago Preit Ray Lange Mnnutes Robert Hoff Falethhayitt Annaltes Secomnis

Texas Supreme Court Upholds Oil Well Tax Challenge

The Texas Supreme Court unanimously sustains a 2 percent tax on oil well contracts, ruling the levy constitutional. Plaintiffs Joseph Bar vise and George Thompson Jr, trustees, argued the tax targeted non producing wells, but the court and Attorney General William Metcalf maintained it funds general revenue and applies to reece of the oil industry.

Washington Supreme Court Texas Court of Civil Appeals High Court Justics van Devariter Legisinliint Josept II Barvise George Thompson Jr Rustees Miz At Ad. Cook Shacksfiord William Metvan Eral Texas

Subversive Secrets and Telegram Seizures Questioned in Court

The appellate court questions the seizure of private telegrams and the authority of officials claiming government power. It discusses potential contempt, habeas corpus, and a possible Hearst appearance before a senate panel regarding unrelated telegraph messages.

Surrounded Call Sparks Police Response on Flores Street

Police rush to a 3900 block Flores Street scene after a mysterious call. Detectives question a man found signaling while another, Genizates Garales of 244 Henry Sheet, is cited for drunkenness with fine of $3 and costs by Judge Phil C. Brooks.

Polive Martin Gonzales Bouth Flores Street Mel T. T. Posten Lonnie Grow Craw Sips Genizates Garales Henry Sheet Phil C. Bliook

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