WPA Strikes Highlight Debate Over Relief as Career
The piece contrasts WPA workers demanding higher pay and longer hours with officials discharging strikers after five days, arguing relief should be a temporary charity not a career. It notes some workers later returned chastened, reaffirming relief as aid only when necessary. A separate wedding report details the July ceremony of Miss Juanita Vernelle Cowsert and Manning Farr Smith with full church decorations and a reception según.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Juanita Vernelle Cowsert
J. D. Cowsert
Manning Farr Smith
M. W. Smith
Shreveport
Louisiana
Samuel O. Capers
Christ Episcopal Church of
Christ Episcopal Church of San Antonio, Assisted By Rev. Ennis B. Hill
Reuben Loeffler
Galveston Scouts Break Camp Here Saturday Morning
Galveston Boy Scout troop of 44, led by Martin E. Deleery, broke camp on the Boy Scout grounds after a week at the South Llano. Guests included Mrs Deleery and family, local officials J D Motley and Rudy Kott, and visiting scouts such as John Sbarbaro and Patrick Owens as they toured springs and ranches during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Llano
Martin E. Deleery
Deleery
Edward J. Deleery
Marion Deleery
Doris Deleery
J. Sutherland
J. D. Motley
Kimble County
Too Springs
McLean Games Preserve
L-7 Ranch
John Sbarbaro
Patrick W. Owens
Berlin Cole
George Lowe
Dickie Foley
Dickie Correone
Dickie Me. Donough
Walter Jefferson
Wm. Fundling
Milton Fundling
Chas Smith
Jack Lee
Jack Havens
Thommey Yeager
Victor Davison
Jordon Kroll
Mickey Mo
Council of Church Women Meet at Baptist Church
The council of church women met Monday afternoon at the Baptist church with Mrs. J. L. Cunningham presiding. Rev. J. J. Kellam gave the invocation and the group studied the ten commandments for modern times. Members discussed commandments, sang a duet, and approved a resolution favoring Bible study in the public school. About fifty ladies attended. next meeting set for the next fifth Monday at the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Church Women
The
Baptist Church
J. L. Cunningham
J. J. Kellam
R. H. Loeffler
H. G. Hubert
Sam Bowers
D. L. Williams
Austin Durst
Chas Cunningham
Ed Allen
N. C
Missionary Society to Meet for Business and Reading
The Woman's Missionary Society will hold a business and literary meeting on Tuesday afternoon August 8 at 4:00 in the annex. Members of the Young Circle are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society
Seven-Footer William Tilay Jailed After Traffic Violation
William Tilay a seven foot tall man jailed in Los Angeles after a traffic violation slept in the corridor because he was too large for a standard cell. He faced lodging issues due to his height and confinement limits.
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William Tilay
Los Angeles
Stricklen and Phillips United in Sonora Marriage
Mr S T Stricklen and Mrs Au rie Bell Phillips of Sonora united in marriage July 22 at 6:00 PM in Sonora Methodist parsonage. Rev R F Davis officiated with witnesses including E E Stricklen and Frank Buggs. They planned a wedding trip to Fredericksburg Buchanan Lake Llano Burnet and Del Rio.
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S. T. Stricklen
Aurie Bell Phillips
Sonora
Methodist
Texas
R. F. Davis
E. E. Stricklen
EF. A. Stricklen
del Rio
Frank Buggs
Mr. Buggs
Fredericksburg
Buchanan Lake
Llano
Burnet
Eagle Well Ranch
Fort Terrett Ranch
Efficiency Class social at Wright ranch hosts
The Efficiency Class of the Methodist Church met Wednesday afternoon at the ranch home of Mrs Beatrice Wright and Mrs Howell Wright. Hostesses included Mrs C E Sisler Mrs Omer Wright and Mrs Chas Cunningham. A social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Beatrice Wright
Howell Wright
C. E. Sisler
Omer Wright
Chas. Cunningham
Smelser and Shannon Tie The Knot In San Antonio
John Lewis Smelser and Miss Mildred Shannon of San Antonio wed in San Antonio on June 14. The couple will reside in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smelser
John Lewis Smelser
Mildred Shannon
San Antonio
Marriage of Maurine Farmer to Paul Mahoney
Mr and Mrs A G Farmer announce the marriage of their daughter Maurine to Paul Mahoney of San Antonio Texas on Saturday July 22 1939. After a weeklong honeymoon to Houston Galveston and New Orleans the couple reside in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Farmer
Miss Maurine
Paul Mahoney
San Antonio
Texas
Houston
Galveston
New Orleans
Bride to Be Honored With Buffet Supper
Mrs Luke Hagood and Mrs Robert Huffman honored the Smith-Consert bridal party and guests with a buffet supper before the wedding rehearsal. The Hodges Hotel hosted the event with lobby and receiving rooms decorated in baskets of cut flowers and lace cloths on blue at the dining tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Cowsert
Harriet Smith
Shreveport
Ralph B. Smith
Oklahoma City
Luke Hagood
Brownwood
Robert Huffman
Jean Landers
Grover Landers
Rudolph Tatum
Charles Smith
Louisiana
Hodges Hotel
Pink Floral Centerpiece Featured at Wedding Supper
A wedding supper drew a large crowd with a pink floral centerpiece in a crystal bowl and pink-tapered candle light. Mrs. J. D. Cowsert, mother of the bride, served the salad to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ble
J. D. Cowsert
Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Hubert Residence
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. H. G. Hubert's home. Mrs. John Phillips led devotions, and Mrs. W. Oliver conducted the program. Mrs. Oliver spoke on the Pastors Ideal of a Church Member. Mrs. Frank Wilson reported on the Kerrville Bible Conference held last week. About twelve members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary of
The
Presbyterian Church
H. G. Hubert
John Phillips
W. Oliver
Mrs Holekamp Hosts Contract Luncheon Club
Mrs C T Holekamp hosted the Contract Luncheon Club on Wednesday afternoon. After a three course luncheon the members played contract bridge with Mrs S P Woodward and Mrs H G Hubert finishing as high scorers. Attendees included Miss Olive Chadwell of Austin and several local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Holekamp
Contract
S. P. Woodward
H. G. Hubert
Olive Chadwell
Austin
Philip Joseph
Vann Martin
A. L. Mudge
Jack Molesworth
Clarendon
Omer Wright
Tomato rich in vitamin C and health benefits
The tomato provides a cheap source of vitamin C whether ripe or green. Without it a person may suffer gum bleeding loose teeth sore joints loss of appetite and weight loss.
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Ted
Tuna
Junction Eagle Publis
EDGAR
Texas Press Association
Heart OF Texas Press Association
South Texas Press Association
Fi Lendon
Kimble
Congress
Atti
Smith—Cowsert
Rosary
Earl Bowers
Royce Buster
Madeline Ragland
Mabel McClatchy
Lucille Williams
Christine Schraub
C. A. Schraub
C. W. McCarroll
H. O. Denman
Weaver H. Baker
Golden Gate Exposition
Junction High School
University of Texas
Alamo Heights
Smith
Centennary
Texas A
Paul Johnson
Eva Johnson
Brady
K. D. Steffens
Korkey Steffens
Margaret Knolk
Carline
Polly
John M. Winslow
Menard
W. B. McMillan
Robert Motley
Kerrville
Lorraine Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Theo Weatherly
Dorothy Vernon
Clellan G. Moss
Mineral Wells
Wasserman
Fred Ellis
Roy Blackburn
R. J. Lighthall
Beaumont
E. E. Bolt
E. R. Borden
Joe Bissett
H. K. Caldwell
N. C Craven
Ada Dockery
Ike Foley
Roy Gilliam
Annie Highsmith
A. W
G. Robinson
Francis Lederer
Douglas Dumbrille
Sidney Toler
Sergeant Madden
Wallace Berry
Tom Brown
Alan Curtis
Our Gang News
Patricia Ellis
Wallace Ford
Missionary Society
Stricklen
Phillips
J.S. Bissett
White House
Sunes
Aumenened —— Mahoney—Farmer
Woman's Auxiliary
Borden
Underwriters Laboratories
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection Service Railroad Commission of Texas
Borden Company
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