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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

5

Secret marriage rattles fatal crash case details

A sheriff court transcript reveals that Scopflin secretly married Laura Stely, 16, an eyewitness, amid negligent homicide and aggravated assault charges over Molina’s death. The driver, Seubt lin, faced multiple counts before a grand jury probes the October 2 crash near West Theo avenue, as police questioned testimonies and possible obligations to testify.

Scobflin Sgetayat Kelly Field Grinsviall Onuri Camp Thesday Insaertion Brand Jury

FDR Leads in Chicago Poll Amid 1940 Election Buzz

Early Chicago poll results show Governor Landon trailing Roosevelt by a narrow margin in a divided vote, with strong Democratic showing predicted in the city. Across the country, towns from Buffalo to Richmond reflect shifts, while a drowning incident closes the Houston ship channel tale.

Borelal Auierleas Legistapens, Inc New York Tiber Chicago Landon Roogevéil Tn Buffeto M. V Rouse Landon-welt Lerui Florence Ala Lawrence Caivage Concord N. H Knoxville Belleforiiaine Sui Charlyue Buffato Richmond Aberdeen

National president of Fos Travelers joins Texas campaign

Ed L. Kerley of Glasgow Kentucky national president of the Travelers Protective Association spent two weeks in Texas on a membership drive. He attended a supper in Rio Vista Mexia and planned to visit all 22 posts with officials including Oscar Holekamp T Behuyler Logan R Co Parks R L Wilson and P Fielding Breeden during the Texas tour.

Ed L. Kerley Glasgow Fos Travelers Protective Association San Antonio Texas Oscar Holekamp Kerley Rio Vista Mexica Dre T. Behuyler Logan St. Louis R. Co. Parks Boiston R. L. Wilson Dallas P. Fielding Breeden Cueto Houston State Board of Directors

Barstow Speech Aims to Improve Civilian Conservation Corps

Governor Landon defends C C C origins and expansion, urging continued support and improvement. He argues the corps should aid youth with education, avoid permanent employment, and ensure merit-based advancement while rectifying political overreach. Expect broader emphasis on efficiency, leadership, and better citizenship from the program.

Barstow Calif Det Landon Kansas Civilian Conservation Corps Conservation Corps Co. C. G

WOMIS Sold to Columbia in Major San Antonio Radio Deal

The 50 000 watt WOAT radio station, along with ten Southland Industries holdings, is sold to Columbia for over 1 million dollars. Southland president Ilteh Hall and Columbia treasurer M R Runyon signed late Monday. NBC bid and NBC executives visited, with WQCAT a major Independently owned station affiliated mainly for NBC programming. Sale includes downtown studios, Austin road plant, and all contracts, while NBC affiliation may continue for about a year. Commission approval pending in Washington. Columbia may temporarily use KTSA facilities. WOAT, founded by G A Ralft in 1922, helped establish San Antonio as a radio center and may see upgrades under Columbia.

WOAT Statr Ten Southland Industries Molambia Weey Tom Weir Ilteh Hall Southland Industries M. R. Runyon Columbia Troadcasting NBC WQCAT United States Eale Austin Road Selma Hales Sele Tecera Radio Commission Washington Halfr KTSA Svave G. A. ©. Ralft America San Antonio Hearats Radio Jack May

Wife divorces 'Ukulele Ike' in Los Angeles case

Mrs Nancy Edwards was granted a divorce from Clifton A Edwards known as Ukulele Ike after he objected to her continuing her acting career. The divorce was finalized in Los Angeles on October 20.

Los Angeles Nancy Edwards Clifton A. Ed

Makxomedy Expert Bam Wood Heads New Comedy Project

Expert on Makxomedy Bam Wood who directed the Mara brothers in A Night at the Opera will direct A Day at the Races. Edmund Lowe aims to free Saturdays for the football season after finishing Mud Holiday.

Makxomedy Bam Wood Mara Brothers McG-M Edmund Lowe

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