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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1933

Page

5

Miss Ralls Exhusband Arrives in Custody Saga

Fran Walters, ex-husband of Blanche Ralls, arrives in San Antonio amid a custody bid for their son Frank G Walters Jr. The 26 mile distant Birmingham home of Miss Ralls' parents is cited as the boy's residence. Walters, a violin teacher in New Canaan Conn, says he came to regain custody but lacks funds for court action. He may speak after Saturday's Murrell case hearing as he also notes prior marriage details and a distant past in Birmingham.

Blanche Ralls John FH Marvel Fran © Walters San Antonia Walters Frank G. Walters Jr New Canaan Lietenant Murre Grid Ninth Infantry Dob Murrel Danbury Conn Miss Ralls Miss Ball New York Miss Balls Wellers Lyric Theater Birmingham Blanche Thekelp Divonce Orchestra Im & Theater Middletown N.Y Jim Wallers Frank C. Walters Parlin N. J

Miss Ralls Recalls Life Struggles and Trials

Miss Ralls, a Alabama accuser, discusses a life of hardship in an exclusive interview. She recounts early poverty in Woodlawn, Alabama, failed marriages, and years of hard work from a department store clerk to assistant credit manager, ending with her move to San Antonio in 1926, and her devout Methodist faith while seeking truth in the Murrel case.

Alabama Lisut John H. Murrel Walthall Lithepage Martel Miss Ralls Bexar County Murrel James Ralls Birmingham Franklin Walters Hirmingham Theater Ralls Mies Talia William L. Bolshaty Wer Lwo Weartinges Stare Miss ‘Ralls San Antonio San Pedro Avenue Miss Ralla Methodist Church

Man Seeks Custody Amid Financial Strain in Bay Case

Walters, facing dwindling funds, arrives from the East while awaiting the Mure case conclusion. He hopes to stay nearby, work if possible, and considers private care for the boy. He cites his mother and sister’s wish to take the child and notes sympathy from friends. He mentions Lena Rails’ age and a remarriage timeline.

Bub Hus Mure Lena Walters Miss Rails

Bond in attack case for Lt Murrel continues

Lieutenant Murrel, famed football star, awaits bond after being charged with attacking Migs Rallson on October 22 at Fort Sam Houston. Lawyers struggle to find bondsmen meeting federal tax and bond value requirements as family members near the U S marshal’s office amid a large parade. Witnesses include Sgt Richmond and Dr Taylor, defense says they saw Murrel’s car on Math Street near the incident.

Murrel Rae United States Marshal’s Office Johnny Federal Inder McMillan Lieutenant Murrel Martel Murre Migs Rallson Fort Sam Houston Army University of Minnesota Sgt. RR. ,Richmond de. S. H. Taylor Marrels Richmond Quartermaster Corps Radin Towers Math Street Louis Schlesinger Mar- Telde Hill Bchlestoger Shewlineks Jris Sctlesinger Snindo Creek Taylor Blanche Rails San Pedro Avenue Margot Rails Schlesinger Behlesinger Gehlesinger Miss Ralls United States Nether Miss Ralle Treulen Smitty Uhibe W. J. Smith Motiler

Joan and Franchot to Visit New York for Months

Hollywood reports Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone traveling by train to New York for a three week visit. Industry sources predict they will marry when Jean Crawford receives her final decree from Douglas Fairbanks Jr. next April.

Hollywood Franchot ‘Tone Joan Crawford New York Jean Douglas Fairbanks Jr

Red Head Denies Split as Miss Ralls Reveals Letters

Miss Ralls says she remains friends with her second husband and that a decree of divorce was never granted. She disclosed a letter urging kindness toward a man and claimed Margot Ralls is her sister Margot, a family nickname.

Broningham Sue Miss Ralls Murrel Mia Miss Ralis Margot Ralls Slater Marg Aarel Margot Nick- Tad

Army Lt Murrell bond granted after court hearing

Lieutenant Murrell and his family faced a tense federal court appearance over a habeas corpus and bond request. The judge weighed testimony on the alleged assault, the mother's account of her son's reputation, and medical exams. Bond of 5000 was allowed, with proceedings to resume at December grand jury.

Ily Schweype Murrel McMillan Amte Mallan Allaney Smith Maryel Wotthg Lesh Ballitts McMilan Miss Ralls United States W. R. Smith Jr United States Commissioners Murrell Schmoner Fils Bond Federal District Grand Jury Miryel

Widow aided by First Lady helps Buffalo widow

A Buffalo widow with 13 children received aid after writing to Mrs. Franklin D Roosevelt. Mrs Roosevelt directed a secretary to investigate and report, leading to steady support including rent and furnishings for a furnished apartment at six East Mitchell. Classified aid continues at twenty dollars a month.

Buffalo Franklin D Roseevelt Roosevelt Hinker Hitchell

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