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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1937

Page

2

Witness Stand Saga Sways Trial Of Baptist Pastor

The state depicts Myra Hinton as key to a plot to sentence a 1 year old Baptist preacher to the electric chair. Newton resists and counterpoints Maylie Kelly, mother of two, as Newton’s counsel push the confession. Prosecutors say Han on’s tale ties the pastor to the crime and a recovered envelope contained most of $2000 taken to fund an elopement.

Islaworth Newton Msanurders Yar Myra Hinton Merrill Jormster Maylelie Kelly Johnston Miss Hanon Polce Yesher

Chinese Counterattack Halts Japanese Push Near Nanking

Nov 17 report from Shanghaj states heavy Chinese counterattacks along the Hindenburg line defending Nanking as reinforcements move east. Civilians flee toward the west and government offices begin evacuation while Chinese commanders vow not to surrender or compromise with Japan.

Shanghat Japan

Chinese Forces Halt Japanese Push At Nanking

The Associated Press reports Chinese counters halted the Japanese army’s advance on Nanking as Chinese commanders vow to fight to the last. Reinforcements pour into the Shanghai-Nanking front while government offices evacuate and refugees flee inland toward safety. Reports also note Franco preparing a major offensive in Spain. Viscount Halifax plans a Berlin visit to discuss Reich aims as King Leopold in London pledges peace with King George.

Associated Press Nanking Japan Shanghai Spain Franco Aragon Viscount Halifax Lorch British Council Aamed Berlin Hitler Leopold London George

Japanese War Ace Crash Deliberate Sacrifice at Saochow

Tokyo reports Captain Sniino Sherasa, famed for 42 interceptions and 22 bombing missions on the Shanghai front, died in a deliberate crash into a Chinese position at Saochow after anti aircraft fire set his plane ablaze. The communique states his act was the traditional sacrifice of Japanese airmen.

Tokio Shanghai Sniino Sherasa Saochow Shekaso Shanghei 4A Dispatch Trew

Soldier Injured In Cycle Truck Crash At City Streets

A collision between a motorcycle and a Metzner dairy truck occurred near San Pedro and Husetrand avenues Wednesday. Grady A. Oityer of Fort Sam Houston was taken to Station hospital with head and ear injuries. The truck was driven by Bente Baldwin. Mire Cruz Enrique, 94, of 806 San Acinta street, was treated at Robert Green hospital for bruises after being knocked down by a bicycle at Brazos and Frio streets.

San Pedro Husetrand Green Hospital Brazos and Frio

Holland Magazine Pictures Five Scenes from Amsterdam Panorama

In the November issue of Panorama illustrated weekly from Amsterdam Holland 300 000 circulation shows five scenes from Ang plaza Sunken gardens Brackenvinge park and the administration building to Rutwolphete. Courtesy of the chamber of commerce via Howard Davis chair of the publicity committee.

Holland Pictures Panorama Magazing Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce Howard Davis Ehairmary Ang Plaza Sunken Gardens Brackenvinge Park Rutwolphete

Association Elects Playa Hotel Laundry Manager

R P Pat French, manager of the Playa Hotel Laundry and stnt Bandbox Cleaners, was elected by the Texas Dyers and Viewers association on its return from the society convention in Luhock, with Hetley pressed as a candidate and the press group renounced.

Plaza Laundryman R. P. Pat French Playa Hotel Hetley Texas Dyers and Viewers Association Luhock

Pilots Return From Boling Field With Training Planes

Kelly Field officers Lieuts RS Qwierton W D Grittin and R W Osborn returned today from Boling field carrying five WE-8 training planes for use in student training at Kelly Field.

Kelly Kelly Vid Rs, Qwierton W. D. Grittitn R. W. Osborn Weiliese Boling Teld

FT SAM HOST TO CHAPLAINS AT ARMS MEETING

At Fort Sam Houston the Eighth Corps Arms Chaplains Association held its annual meeting. Lieut. Col. James J. O'Brien chaired and presented the annual report. Lt. Col. George Green and Maj. Thomas J. Laynan spoke. Visiting chaplains included Chaplain Linh Col Sivanson and others as guests of Fort Sam Houston.

Eighth Corps Arms Chaplaing Anso Fort Sam Huwst Janes J. O'Brien Alin Association Chassain Janea T Wilson Fort Spy Houston George Green National Guard Thomas J. Laynan William Ow. Walsh George J. McMurry Edward Griffin Wilfian PB Hardegres Linh Col Sivanson Fork Sam Houston Tient Gal A D. Sutherland Port Bless Chayern

Probation Officer Killed and Bride Injured in Accident

Houston dispatch reports federal probation officer Penn West 21 died from injuries after an auto accident near Lithia York late yesterday. His bride of a month lay near death in hospital. West was the son of the late Rev. P. West and a Baptist minister widely known in the area. His wife remained in critical condition today.

Houston Penn West Lithia York West P. West

Fellowship Dinner at Laurel Heights Church

Laurel Heights Methodist Church hosts a fellowship dinner on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Esther Case leading the Missionary Society. the heart of stewards will convene after, with Dr. P. J. Nixon presiding and officers to be elected as the program for next year outlined by the pastor.

Laurel Heights Wilh P.m Esther Case Heart of Stewards P. J. Nixon Ipestar Gandeicr

Complaint Charges Animal Cruelty Case in Ponce Justice

Mrs Kier filed a complaint accusing Mrs Lobes bergs dog Mixa Burk of throwing hot water on a fox terrier on November 12. The action was documented by the Justice of the Ponce court and involves local residents at 08 South 1 Street.

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