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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1936

Page

2

Tarzil Parley to Take for Famita Tarzil Parley to Take for Famita

Washington reports a White House briefing on maritime labor talks amid a Pacific strike threatening global trade. President Roosevelt urged ship owners to end the strike, stressing the peace of the world, while mayors discussed arbitration and possible actions to ease the disruption.

Washington Roosevelt Eielke Re World Smike Kirt Conference of Mayors White House Hoesicent Buenos Airés Nossevatt Angela J. Rossi San Francisco Inter Fadas Sal Nated Rossi Lesport Atlantic Pacific Zerkins Ros ci Ihe Ter Wse Roper

Landon Pushes Water Conservation to Legislature

Topeka November 16 Governer Landon urged the legislature to pass a water conservation law. He noted a prior conservation act, later struck down by the state supreme court, and pressed for a revised program with funds.

Landon Topeka Governse SM Landom Kapeaz Tetacom State Trerse

Debutante Week Social Notes From San Antonio

A busy social calendar S an Antonio features debutante Miss Josephine Wilson and Miss Elizabeth Haysten as hostesses for luncheons and teas at Bright Shawl and St Anthony Hotel. Club members plan a Texas Society of the Colonial Dames of America state meeting in Austin with presiding officers. Numerous visitors from Dallas, Houston and New York attend gatherings at the St. Anthony and local homes, with parties, tours, and a birthday event for debutantes including Miss Ella Bereman and Miss Margaret Margrave.

San Altonio Clu Jarrell Dean- Jord Vavitone Bsira Josephe Browne ‘Wilson Urcepning Wilton Ed J. Frazer Maltese Holmgren Anthony Hatet Ross Africta Eveabeth Moore Wyche and Herteberg Hall of Music San A Antonio Texas Society of the Colonial Dantes of America Austin Cristill Hotel Omneheen Eizabeth Haysten J. K. Beells Sas Antonios Altnts W. G.tenn WB Lupe Er Gallaway Vane Taylor Flenry KH. Wofford Ernest Groas Albert Engele Silsianiund Engelring R. L. Dalton Harry Hyman C.J. Larkin Jona Duncan Jrank Bevis C. E Evlitz Mr. and Iegust Schitling Wll Hays Street Waltnall C, Ch, Folbre Alaton Buckingham Joe Fuller Dallas Marry Maverick Nostess Gus Sun St. Anthony Tidlel Mice Ella Bereman l Margaret Margrave Dresden

Socials and greetings fill pages of local society notes

The write up lists numerous names at contemporary gatherings including Mrs EB Carruth and several couples Mrs Cloyis Byers hosts a luncheon for Mrs Eugene Ovenshine of New York City at her Remy point address with guests Mrs Ovenshine and other ladies. The Zeta Zeta Tau sorority plans a meeting Tuesday at 4 pm at the home of Miss Mary Esther Garcia in West French placer with various guests from Brooklyn and Hollywood.

Zeta Zeta Tau Mary Esther Carcia My West Freech Plaer Alda Tazerdis Brooklyn Blend Bharlack Jumes Grodin Hollyword Calif Shepherd Shar- Jack Cloyis &. Byers Eugene S. Ovenshine New York City Remy Pont Ovenshine P. L. Sadier Simon Bolivar Burkner M. Pb. Behols W. FL Waters M Lindsey Karlatad

TEARS LINERS STATED UP TEARS LINERS STATED UP

A New York conference between striking seamen led by Curran and Capt Maloney failed to release ships tied up in New York and Houston after a two hour session. Curran claimed progress, while Maloney held to union recognition and cash payment demands amid internal union disputes.

New York Joeph A. Curran D. A. Maloney Newstex Tine Houston Curran Seamess Defense Committee Jerenh PL Ryan Wresient Ie International Longshoremens Union Rnty Sdvite Menory Newtex Line Chine Texas Ranker Texas Tracer If Have Thied Texas Porte Moloney Ile International Ses Micas Iain Elvathmir Gay iAmiritan Stes

Juneau Faces Fresh Shortage in Perishable Goods

Juneau’s mayor and city officials warn that perishable vegetable supplies are nearly exhausted. Alaska’s capital inventories are shrinking with only about five weeks of stock remaining, sparking plans to address critical shortages in food markets and transit.

Juneau N. CL Hatheld Juneau Vliibers Carmmerce Alaska

Ten San Antoniatis Treated After Weekend Accidents

Multiple residents received hospital or home treatment for injuries from weekend accidents in San Antonio. J R King, 73, residence 2013 Morales, suffered severe lacerations after falling from a moving car at a door, while Lawrence Garner, 5, 1632 East Crockett, broke a left limb in a separate collision near Fast Theo Dawn Street. Other injured include Bird Ernest Leader, 44, 17 Santa Anna Street, in a collision near his home, three people from Cypress Street and West Martitt Street, plus Helen Moke of 1312 West Cypress. Pedestrians also treated. Gene Sertary, 19 Rainwater Monterey, was struck near Switch Flores, Beatriz Plover and two Flores siblings were injured near their homes on Montcastle Street.

San Antoniatis J. R. King Morales Street Willy Lawrence Garner East Crockett Street Theo Averse Dawn Seat Soul Hackberey Etreel Honstork Svenues Bird Ernest Santa Snna Si Hig Jimmy Besenio Wee Cypress Street Santos Sender Ino West Martitt Street Helen Moke West Cy Press Street Earl Commerce Anc Zareaues Atzeeie Tizee Pedestriane Ceph Gene Sertary Monterey Alruck Flores Beatrire Tia Flores Bi Wen MAT Montaces

Oil Field Workers Killed Near Corpus Christi

SORBUG CHRISTI, Nov 16. Two oil field workers died after an explosion in the Saget field west of Corpus Christi. Garlisle, 33, died in hospital at Steamburg when a welder exploded. Allen, 29, tractor driver, died en route to hospital after a chain accident.

Corpus Sorbug Christi Ofield Bundsy Ry G. Garlisle Eronie Burma Saget Field Corpus Christie Siena Ny Allen

PENSION PLAN CHANGE SUGGESTED BY LA GUARDIA

New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia told the United States Conference of Mayors that the federal government should administer the Social Security program with states contributing financially. He proposed a federal agency to assist municipalities, an intercity civil service to train department heads, and a bureau in the Federal Trade Commission to curb municipal fair trade violations.

Warlngton United States Ito Fiorello H. Laguardia New York LaGuardia Federal Trade Commission LaGzlardia Worlal Security Tates Arthur E Morgan Tennessee Valley Authority Sach

Clark Named as State Secretary

Austin news reports Governor Mitch to name Edward Clark as secretary of state at the start of his second term in January. Alfred’s first secretary Cath, Pat Moreland to first secretary, George Clark second, Alma Mullins third. Pat Shry to take Mullins’ position.

Clark Austin Mitch Todey Edward Clark Cath Alfred Pat Moreland George Clark Alma Mullins Pat Shry Miss Mullins

Powers to Protest Nazi Treaty Flaunt Protest

Paris officials said Belgium and Czechoslovakia would join France in a protest against Germany repudiating naval clauses of the Versailles treaty. Other powers including England were expected to join the protest against loss of international control of German rivers and freighter passage through the Kiel Canal.

Paris Belgium Gzerkoslovakia France Germany England Kiel Sanal

Farley Seeks Record U.S. Boom in Town Visit

Postmaster General James A. Farley arrived in Southampton amid forecasts of unprecedented prosperity for the United States. He predicted a boom surpassing 1929 and a strong economic foundation, as he traveled to meet supporters and inspect plans for the tour.

Southampton James A. Farley United States Sound Foundation

Cibolo Stamp Club Anniversary Exhibit Set

The Cibolo Stamp Club marks its first anniversary with an exhibition at the Plaza Hotel ballroom on February 19 and 20. Members from Randolph Field Seguin Schertz and Cibolo will attend, announced Monday by secretary Glutton Raws.

Cibolo Stamp Club Cibolo Plaza Hotel Monilay Glutton £. Raws Inesides Randolph Field Seguin Schertz Ciholo

Paris Bellboys Fail to Answer Bells

Paris workers walk off in sympathy after ten are discharged at Place Vendome. Uh Walters and velltoys in the fashionable He Let Riz struck today and Leet kept at their stations without work as the emnastra tian was called in to protest the firings.

Paris Uh—Walters Velltoys Helet Riz Place Vendome Hectelry

Trapped Miners Feared Dead In Montana Mine

In Superior Montana two miners Antone Gustafson aged 40 and Oscar Gevart 45 were trapped since Saturday night after a shaft collapse at Windfall placer mine. Rescue efforts hampered by mud and ongoing water flooding as workers struggled to reach them.

Superior Mont. Noy Eer Hare Ogayen Antone Gustafson Oscar Gevart Mountsie Raldalbt Muckers Dunnel

Pioneer Pair Fete Guests At Texas Centennial

Two elderly Texas pioneers, Mrs. Mary Catherine Berry of Baird and Mrs. Mary Longley of Abilene, were honored at the Texas Centennial exposition. They received flags, formal ceremonies, and a grand tour before planning to return home. Harry Olmstead, director general, officially greeted them on behalf of the exposition.

Dallas Texas Ware Mary Catherine Berry Baird Campanies Mary Longley Abilent Ais Ge. Sant Houston Lone Star State Berry Hsired Longley Hinthaire States Infantry

Port Lenge Guard Strengthens Coastal Defense

Nov 18 reports say Tennessee minger and highway patrol reinforce Gulf coast to protect life and property amid seamen and trucker strikes. Col H H Carmichael and LG Phares announce additional rangers at Port Arthur, Galveston, and Corpus Christi to handle emergencies as threats rise.

Figuston Tennsminger Highway Paleo Gulf Coast Col H. H. Germidhgel Department of Public Safety Ranger Fovce LG. Phares Highway Patrol Skid Anid Iife Carmichae Wokkon Corps Christi Beaumany Port Arthur Carmichael Phares Toval Thly Tevas Carmichal Acini

Frazier Lemke Bill Faces New Supreme Court Test

In Washington 1681 a suit over the amended Frazier Lemke mortgage moratorium act was filed in the Supreme Court by Robert Page Wright of Beaford county Virginia. The appeal includes Representative Lemke of North Dakota co author and the Union party presidential candidate in the November section. The law grants farmers a three year moratorium before foreclosure.

Wasnington Frazier- Lemke Supreme Court Robert Page Wright Beaford County Lemke North Dakota Union Party Cnt

Socrates and Two Friends Jailed in Beverly Hills

In Beverly Hills California on November 16, police detained three New York men claiming to follow Father Divine after a noisy Sunday night assembly at a home hosting about 300 people. The suspects used aliases Warner Hunt Benjamin and St John Dume, with one posting $7000 bail and another $2281 in cash.

Beverly Hills Cailf Socrates St. Joan Divine Warner Hunt St. John Dume Cohn Ben Jamin B. Smith New York

Du Pont Declares Year End Dividend At $28 A Share

Wilmington Del November 16 Directore of B J Du Pont De Nemours and company today declared a year end dividend of 28 dollars on common stock The payment brings total dividends this year to more than 22 million dollars payable to over 50 000 stockholders The year end dividend reflects increased disbursements by General Motors which Du Pont owns 10 million shares In addition GM declared a dividend of 150 dollars per share on November 9 One Du Pont dividend is payable December 15 to stockholders of record November 25.

Wilmington Del B. J. du Pont de Nemours and Company General Motors Corporation du Pont Nwn General Motors

Process Server Used Wrong Names

Washington November 16 The resourcefulness of a white tied wire crasher who handed Henry J Doherty an operator legal process at a gridiron dinner last year failed before the court of appeals. An account of a case titled Hell that Gerald Sickler a George Washington University student and appointee for the disp of the United States materal was not the proper person to veto the papers.

Washington Henry J. Doherty Ang Sil Gerald Sickler George Washington University United States

Texas Pardons Board Appoints New Members

The Supreme court appoinced today that he mid appa, Sance W. Bryant of Alslin, Corvier assistant attorney general, a Member, of the mew par dong board, J.B. Keith of Stevenyite and TC. Anezena of McKinney, mem ors of the resent board, pervious ly were appalled by Governor All red with Presiding Judge WG. Mor ton of She Gout of Criminal Ag heats.

Texas Board of Pardons

Hughes Unhurt in Plane Accident at North Beach

HEW YORK November 16 The famous aviator and speed record holder Howard Hughes escaped unharmed when a borrowed amphibian plane nose d over in a gust while attempting to land at North Beach Queens. He had been flying from Long Island after playing golf when the mishap occurred.

York Howart Hughes Curliianatre Was Oring North Beach Queensalepart Hughes Long Téland

Soviet Rejects German Protest Over Arrests in Soviet Union

Moscow reports Nov 14 that 23 Germans were arrested during raids in Leningrad and provinces. Germany protests to Soviet Russia on Nov 16 arguing no clear reason given for arrests and demanding information and access to the accused. The embassy cites espionage charges against 14, with 9 others unnamed.

Moscow Rieele Mostow Leningrad Russia Eldzens Gharge D'Astaives Werner von Tipspelskirch Kreslinsky Unereich Bram Vating Betwen Cao Tevali Mm Tae Eroub

Staged Hold Up Ends in Murder and Robbery

A Chicago man known as a stuntman and promoter murdered his partner during a daring hold up Saturday night. He and a companion fled with more than 25 000 in jewelry and cash from John P. Cineo and his wife, after forcing their chauffeur to drive to a dark street near their Gold Coast apartment. Police say the motive arose from financial difficulties.

Chicago Jins Staman Hce Bauntry Sade John P. Cineo Pritter Hile Danyrsa Benedetto Rockford Idan Hird Cuneo Ant Jef Ensiletio Bis Cuneos Pandit Gold Coast Gunes

Flying Doc Keeps Daily Hop Record at Fairfax

In Kansas City a sleek yellow bi plane left Fairfax airport as Dr. Jom DB. Brock, optical supplies manufacturer, marked his 2556th consecutive daily flight. The routine spans seven years of near daily air rides, sometimes brief, sometimes through fog, with one of his three planes aloft each day.

Kansas City Fairfax Jom DB. Brock Tangar Dolly

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