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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1933

Page

12

Women’s club convention opens in Pleza hotel

Fifth district Texas State Federation of Women’s Clubs opens its annual convention in the Pleza hotel with nearly 500 attendees. Officers and board reports are heard, with district president Mrs Charles W Fehrna and judge Mrs C J Matthews named for upcoming election. Delegates register for a Monterey trip and events include tea, Feast of the Nations dinner, and a Thursday election.

Fifth Texas State Fedetion Pleza Hotel Alex Adams J. W. Fincher Houston State Fedenitiat Frank B. Slater Dallas Volper Taylor Brownsville Bras Lillian Jaeggli P. B. Bill Mra J. Wright C. K. Quin George Nalle Miriam A. Fergu Frost Woodhull J. G. Cochran Dick O. Terrell Chamber of Commerce Halley Peyton Fernando Penqueira Cal Fincher A. ¥. Troutman Fifth District Parent Mosic Chaminade Choral Society Monterey Bay Volney Taylor Texan Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Plaza Hotel

Book reveals Arkad secret from Babylon tale

A San Antonio Free book excerpt recounts Arkad from The Richest Man in Babylon. It praises universal financial laws, stresses saving to build wealth, and invites readers to request a free copy sent by Hearst Consolidated via the San Antonio Light.

Babylon Arkad Arad San Antonio Hearst Consolidated Antonio Light

Fire at Missouri Pen Extinguished

A fire in the sawmill of the Missouri penitentiary chair factory at Jefferson City was brought under control shortly after starting. Superintendent J. A. Keeler reported no disturbances among the inmates.

Missouri Pen Jefferson City Missouri Penitentiary J. A. Keeler

Fines and jail for liquor offender in federal court

Julius Horn, a sixty-time liquor offender, received 1000 in fines and three years in prison in federal court. Judge McMillen suspended two years, sent one year to La Tuna Texas, with a two year suspended term in Leavenworth to run consecutively, citing leniency due to his appearance and family hardship.

Julius Hom Federal District Court Ofer R. J. McMillen Horn la Tuns Texas McMillan H. G. Williams Weer Abel Elizondo Hor C. Y. Wolle la Tuna Leavenworth

Tex as oil bodies back Roosevelt plan in telegraph

Five Texas oil associations and leaders telegrammed President Roosevelt approving parts of his plan to regulate interstate and foreign oil and product transportation beyond state allowances. They favored strong enforcement and called for action on related conservation measures.

Texas Roosevelt Austin Avil Texas All Associations Z. R. Pearson Bash Texas Producers’ and Royalty Owners’ Association Sam W. Rings East Texas Oil Tand Owners' Association J. D. Linderey Jr West Central Teas Ol Harrigan

Harrigan Dispute Over Battle of Flowers Parade

Public school teacher Miss Mildred Harrigan faced protests from veterans and patriotic groups after asking army officials to refrain from participating in the Battle of Flowers parade. Board president tried to defer action, noting removal requires superintendent recommendation. Harrigan’s brother defended her right to express opinion amid heated remarks from supporters of the parade association and veterans groups.

Mildred Harrigan Board of Crucation Veterans and Patriotic Miss Hartigan Roger Stokes Miss Harrigan R. 5 Menefee Sathwardy J. C. Cochran Menefes Stokes Robertsor Hadges Battle of Flowers Association Harrigan Jeter Edward Leighton Lefta. Small National Defense Committees Daughters of the American Revolution Minnie Slack The American War Mothers Benjamin Nichols Veterans of Foreign Wars Nichols D. D. Harrigan Greader Civile Advancement, League Maller

Trio Kidnap Victim Robbed After Ride to Uvalde

Andrew Humphreys, a barber supply salesman, told police three hitchhikers a man and two women forced him Tuesday night to drive toward Uvalde in a power car. They halted near Birendorf on the way back from Corpus Christi and demanded a title to San Antonio. In San Antonio the gunman ordered him to proceed to Uvalde and they then robbed him of $5 before leaving.

Andrew Humphreys South St. Mary's Street Uvalde Humphreys Bimendorf Corpus Christ San Antonio

Elegance or Inelegance Debate Sparks Boardroom Scene

A quarrel erupts as Hartigan cites a letter to General Halstead McTey. Harrigan moves toward Stokes, then Menefee bars three speakers and calls for order. Peter Hoeigen seeks to read a statement but is blocked. A further meeting to rehearse the issue is planned.

Hartigan Stokes Halstead McTey Fort Sam Houston Miss Hartigan Tescher Harrigan Menefoe Peter P. Hoeigen Menefee

Mexican Foreign Minister Quietly Defends Daniels Ambassadorship

Mexico seeks to correct misbelief that Daniel Daniels appointment as U S ambassador to Mexico was a US act. Puig Casaurane cited a March 11 State Department message praising President Roosevelt’s confidence in Daniels and stressing strong ties between the United States and Mexico. The statement rejects rumors that the decision was a warning or insult and reiterates longstanding allied relations.

Mexico Josephus Daniela Puig Casaurane Daniels Saxipis Department of State of the United States Department Rodriguez Roosevelt Daniela Roosevele di State Department

Rangers Probe Killing At Point Blank Texas

Texas Rangers investigated the assassination of Amon Copeland a 45 year old farmer killed by a shotgun blast near a negro school in a remote community lacking telephone hailways or electric lights last Friday.

Point Blank Texas vPi Texas Rangers Amon Copeland Shear Point Blank

Stop Skin Itch Kill the Germs and Skin Soother Ad

An old ad claims Stop Skin Itch Kill the Germs and a product called Tinpush Skin Spedlallet clears external skin irritations. It touts ingredients like Up Mixon's Nixoderm and promises quick relief with a money back guarantee on return of an empty package. Available at Sammars Drug Stores and Dr. Késen’s Nisodorin.

Mixon Sammars Drug Stores Késen'g Nisodorin Daday

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