Gay Festival Sparks Civic Spirit in San Antonio
The Loyal Legion announces a Wednesday afternoon celebration to mark a new civic spirit in San Antonio. A 3 pm parade, a street dance at the Municipal auditorium, and a citywide button drive aim to boost business and community morale. James J. Jordan chairs arrangements as volunteers prepare bands, flag displays, and a radio and newspaper campaign funded by 35000 $1 buttons over the April 8 to 24 period.
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King Nose
San Antonia
Plane of the Loyal Legion
Airecls
Senonis
Inbor
Clic
Loyal Legion
Iwordan Citairman
James J. Jordan
San Antonians
Ed Oeffinger
Clyie
Dyie
Itephreet Aale
Brackenridge
Thomas Jefferson Rileh Sehools
Volh
Alamo Plaza
Thomas Jefferson
Houston Street
The
Students dance set for April 16 at Thurmon Barrett’s ballroom
The Students association of San Antonio Junior College will hold a dance at Thurmon Barrett’s ballroom on April 16 announced by Joe Bales vice president of the organization.
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Students! Association of the
San Antoni Junior College
Thurmon Barrett's
Joe Bales
Memorial Meet Plan of Workers Circle Grand No B21
A memorial meeting will be held by the Workmen's Circle at the Labor Temple at 8 p m. Anauchy for Marpis Vlachevsky identified will pronounce on Jewish workers movements in the United States.
And 1 Remember When by Br U Barkley
An old reminiscence recalls street scenes in San Antonio where youths chased novelty stunts and fashion, with colorful examples of daring exploits and quick, playful tricks. The piece contrasts simpler times with urban bustle along Broad Way toward the river, noting rougher crowds and quirky rituals that marked youth energy and imagination.
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San Antonio
Nike
Fall Search for Missing Student in San Antonio
After a weeklong sweep by civil and military police and deputies, May Burris, 17, a San Antonio Vocational and Technical student, remains missing. She was last seen waiting for a streetcar near New Braunfels and Carson streets. an informant reported she boarded a roadster with two men, though the informant is unavailable for verification. Deputy Sheriff William Nuenhoffer notes no solid clues despite days of investigation. Burris’ brother Berle Burris says a mysterious call claimed she is within 30 miles of the city, casting doubt on the tip as credible.
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May Burrs
San Antonio
Carson Street
Hobbs
William Nuenhoffer
Ben
Burrly
Cajl
Burris
Rotarians Meet at Jefferson School for Student Entertainment
A Rotarian gathering was held in the auditorium of Thomas Jefferson Senior High School Friday night with student entertainment. Performers included Rosa Garza Fernando Ramos Helen Rose Compton Genevieve Mc Davitt Mary Louise Leap and the Glee club directed by Fran 208 de Burgos.
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Poe
Antonio Roterr
Sergeant Garner Returns to Kelly Field After Two Year Absence
Master Sergeant G. J. Garner returns to Kelly field following two years on duty in the Philippine Islands. Previously he served as chief clerk in the operations office at Kelly field. Before new duties, he plans to visit relatives in Grandview during an eighty day furlough.
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Garner
Kelly
G. J. Garner
Kelly Field
Philippines
Elatives
Candidates Bid for School Office at Jefferson High
Five candidates run for the presidency of the Thomas Jefferson senior school student council to replace Bob Nixon. They are Edward Mosk Herbert Harting Walter Lehr Cilsten Mid Wolon and Ciayle Beat. The office is the highest student elective post in the school.
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Thomas Jefferson Senior School
Bob Nixon
Edward Mosk
Herbert Harting
Walter Lehr
Cilsten Mid- Wolon
Ciayle Beat
St Gerard's Pageant Plans Bi Centenary Show
St Gerard's plans a Washington bi centennial pageant titled Father of the Land Wa Lave to be presented Sunday afternoon in the auditorium with a cast of more than 400. The program was announced by the church.
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St. Gerard's
Washington
Father of the Land
Bt. Gerard
Rhon Ariditorium Binveday Agiit
Balure Ny
Suit to Halt Ice Increase to Be Heard
Judge R B Minor set an April 16 hearing on an injunction to restrain E T Laubscher owner of Lone Star Ice Delivery from raising prices and breaching contract with L L McCall a wholesale and retail ice dealer. McCall alleges Laubscher controls San Antonio ice output forming a monopoly and plans to stifle competition. The contract signed in March 1931 fixed ice at 63 per ton. McCall refused a price rise and Laubscher threatened to ruin any opposing dealer. Allred denied San Antonio department inquiry into the alleged ice monopoly and said no consultation occurred.
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E.T. Laubscher
Lone Star Ice Delivery
R. B. Minor
Pifty-seventh District Court
L. McCall
Agka
Laubscher
McCall
San Antonio
Laupscher
Tee
Lautscher
McCall's
Noveva to Honor St Anthony at San Jose Mission
The covena a Now of St Anthony will be observed for nine Tuesdays at San Jose Mission beginning Tuesday. Two services daily at 9 am and 7 30 pm will run until the Tuesday before St Anthony feast day on June 13. Exposed relic and public adoration will take place in the chapel per Rev Bonaventure Alderding OFM.
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St. Anthoy
San Antonio
San Jose Mission
Bonaventure Alderding
O. F M
Prangiscan
Psychologist to Give Five Lectures this Spring
Miss DeRossellc Thomas, psychologist, will present five weekly lectures for the Business and Professional Women's department of the Y. W. C. A. AY, beginning Tuesday night, April 38, per an announcement by secretary Mrs Mildred S Jeffress.
Elledge Elected at San Antonio Vocational and Technical School
Elledge has been elected behind Helen Prizerbelle of the senior class at the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School. It was announced by Arthur Eltelman, president of the student council, Saturday.
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Elledge
Bean Morrison Elledge
Behnd
Helen
San Antonio
Athhir Eltelman
Satardiy
Brooks Sergeant Ordered to Canal Duty in Panama
Brook s Sergeant Claud Everson of the Eighty eighth observation unit, under orders to depark April 30, sails to Panama for duty. He will be replaced at Brooks Field by Staff Sergeant G F Brinkman from Panama, following the station transfer.
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Brooks
Canal
Claud Everson
Squid. Iron
Brooks Field
Panama
G. F. Brinkman
City Yo-Yo King Contest Sets Elimination Tourneys
Citywide Yo-Yo contest opens with $100 in prizes as Tuesday through Saturday eliminations run at Highland Palm Lindbergh Denver Bel Delgardo Lionsfield Wootlawn Lake and central location finals four best contestants advance to finals with a special Saturday pre-contest for late entrants. Judges permit end taps and prize split details to follow. Participants up to 13 years old urged to enter and practice.
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Joe.De Vera
Highland Park
Palm Heights
Lockwood Park
Lindbergh Park
Denver Heights
Bel Delgardo
Lionsfield
Wootlawn Lake
Finas
Central Loction
al Coss
Altrurians Elect Officers at Plaza Hotel Meeting
The Astrurians club will elect officers at a Friday noon meeting at the Plaza hotel. George Thomson is named chairman of a committee to recommend candidates for the new club's officers. Other committee members named are Theo Friedrich Tiny Mackey Robert Coley and Henry Hart.
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Astrurians
Yotmburk
Plaza Hotel
George Thomson
St Anthony
Theo Friedrich
Tiny Mackey
Robert, Coley
Henry Hart
Antique Rosewood Cabinet Sits at Center of Court Battle
Mrs Achiom sues Mrs Schlom Rotrowed and David Friedman over possession of a rosewood cabinet from the Loris LV period. Friedman allegedly provided a written promissory note to redeem the piece, Kohlman blocks transfer, plaintiff seeks return and damages totaling 24 dollars monthly for withheld cabinet valued at 9 MNO.
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Nelsan
Gchiombgainet
Kohlimai
Schlom
David Friedtman
Bint Kohlman
Frindman
Kohlman
Achiom
Abe
San Antonio funding bid eyed for new depositor bank
W B Tuttle leads a group seeking a 2,000,000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corp to organize a bank for City Central Bank and Tush company depositors. Banking Commissioner James Shaw and Assistant Attorney General Sidney Benbow will report next week on IFRC decision, while securing securities details for loan collateral. Benbow just returned from Washington discussions on the attorney general's ruling allowing the Joan to apply via the banking department.
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W. B. Tuttle
San
Tech Juniors Host Senior Class Entertainment Night
Tech juniors presented an entertainment in the school auditorium Friday for the senior class. The program included The Tom Ray Parr orchestra Judy Bridgett Helen Willgus Fred Pozo Roy Ramodero Evelyn Hays a Harley Sadler tent show act Melvin Winters Bonner studies students and the school chorus. Henrietta Budler was awarded a prize for selling the most tickets.
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Ora Antonia Vocational and
Zechneascheol
Schors
Tom Ray Parr
Judy Bridgett
Helen Willgus
Fred Pozo
Roy Ramodero
Evelyn Hays
Harley Sadler
Melvin Winters
Bonner Studies
Henrietta Budler
Brixe
Eagles to Attend State Fraternal Meeting in Houston
The San Antonio Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be represented at the state meeting in Houston on May 17 and 18 by 12 delegates. The named delegates include Dr. D. L. Deckers, Hart McCormick, Frank Guardo, William Molss, Gus A. Schmit, Hugo Clauss, P. G. W. Rose, Harry P. Spain, Frank Bergmann, William T. Monty, F. A. Keubaum, and E. R. Norbery.
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San Antonio Aede Wo
Order of Eagles
Houston
D. L. Deckers
Hart McCormick
Frank Guardo
Willim Molss
Gus A. Schmit
Hugo Clauss
P. G. W. Rose
Harry P. Spain
Frank Bergmanner
William T. Monty
F. A. Keubaum
E. R. Norbery
May Morning Breakfast Arrangements Announced
Mrs. Carl Grogs chairs the department and committees planning the national May morning breakfast hosted by the Business and Professional Women's Department of the W. GA. Detailed announcements will follow.
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Carl Grogs
Business and Professional Women's Department
W. GA
Teachers to Get Jobs on Merits Agreement Signed in San Antonio
The San Antonio public school system board of education and the administrative staff agreed that teachers will henceforth be employed solely on their professional merits. Dane Stoker, president, announced the Saturday ceremony.
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San Antonio
Dane Stoker
Hope Fades for 1902 San Antonio Post Office
Postmaster P G Lunas on Saturday declared the San Antonio post office project hopeless for 1902. Despite money set aside during Congressman Wurzbach’s tenure, funds are exhausted and a new allocation would be required. Land purchases and architectural plans exist, but construction awaits fresh funding and possible Hoover administration support.
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San Antonio
P. G. Lunas
Hope
ASA
Batty M. Wurzach
Lucas
Wurzbach
Hoover
Cub
Twens
Niy
Richard Kieberg
Arthie
Alte
Crimmins to Talk at YWCA Meet in Texas History
Col. Crimmins will address the Blue Triangle club of the YWCA Tuesday night at 8 o'clock in the clubrooms on "Robert E. Lee in Texas." The lecture is an excerpt from an article for the ninth annual session of the Texas Historical Association at Sweetwater on April 16. Girls will meet for supper and a business session at 6:30. Public invited for the 8 o'clock program.
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Mm. L. Crimmins
Blue Triangle Chuir
YW. C
Hobert E. Lee
Texas
Colonel Crimmins
She Weat
Texas Historical Association
Sweetwater
YWCA Plans Annual Play Day At Coveington Park
The YWCA will host its annual play day next Saturday afternoon at Coveington Park. Mrs. Ontee B. Roberton announces a gym oriented picnic with PE staff oversight. Girls meet at a designated time, then ride to the park for baseball, relays, games and contests followed by a picnic supper.
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Y.W.C.A
Young Women's Christian Association
Coveington Park
Minde
Groups to Hold Drills at Techfield in April
An exhibition drill competition between the RO. T. G. battalions from Brackenridge and Thomas Jefferson Sevier schools is scheduled at Techfield at 2 p.m. in April. A variety of events will award many medals and commendations to participants.
Bishop Montoya Bond Set in Seduction Case
Archdiocesan leader Dr. Elias Montoya released on $500 bond after four seduction charges filed accusing him of promising marriage to Miss Martina Gonzales of 114 Heelstreat in February 1931. Grand jury to hear next week as defense claims persecution and vows to name the child’s father in court. The church faction Montoya accuses of rebellion is blamed for the situation and priests in Texas were urged to aid him.
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Elias Montoya
United States of America
iGatholi Church
Montoya
Juste
John Shook
Ald
Antonio B. Lover Y Sierra
Mexico City
Apostolic
Texas
Jeter
McCoudin Burnett
Law No. 1
Lanier Seniors Adjudged Physically Perfect
Thirteen Lanier Senior students from the class of 18 were judged physically perfect by Dr. P I Nixon, head school physician. The listed students include May cen Dvalle, David Landeros, Eddie Arredondo, Nic Jimenez, Line Buentelin, Hermila Ortiz, Tsabol Solsona, Graciela Lepura, Enriquete Castillo, Consuela Segura, Rangel Santos, Ramoni Pedraza, and Pavia Villaneuva.
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Slaney Lanier Senior School
Jaf Dd
PI. Nixon
Maycen Dvalle
David Landeros
Eddie Arredondo
Nic Jimenez
Line Buentelin
Hermila Ortiz
Tsabol Solsona
Graciela Lepura
Enriquete Castillo
Consuela Segura
Rangel Santos
Ramoni Pedraza
Pavia Villaneuva
Sixteen New Members Join Spanish Club at Brackenridge High
Sixteen new members have been admitted to the Los Hidalgos Spanish club at Brackenridge Senior School. Names listed include Raul Tijerina Carlos Rosati Henry Villapadierna Mike Lozano Richard Garcia Irene Flores Mary Srenz Beatrice Gariglio Horrence Borilla Florence Real Bertha Hernandes John Nevarro Manuel Garcia and others.
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Los Hidalgos
Brackenridgs
Raul Tijerina
Carlos Rosati
Henry Villapadierna
Mike Lozano
Richard Garcia
Irene Flores
Mary Srenz
Beatrice Cargillo
Horrence Borilla
Florence Real
Bertha Hernandes
John Nevarro
Manuel Garcia
Etendgr Littlefield
Richard Cuevar
Raul Hernanges
Radio concerts in Alamo Plaza and parks tonight in San Antonio
From the files of The San Antonio Light 1922 notes an army signal corps radio demonstration at Alamo Plaza and Travis Park beginning at 1 50 with Mary Jordan contralto as the first artist. Upcoming nights promise Pan Bilkz phonograph records and Scout band with more acts announced later.
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San Antonio
Army Signal Corps
Alamo Plaza
Oth Travis Park
Mary Jordan
Camp Travis
San Antonio Music Company
Scout Band
Production to Begin on San Antonio War Epic Within Six Weeks
ABC Littigfield of Premier Pictures announced actual filming will start within six weeks for a major war epic set in Randolph Field. San Antonio hosts advance guard crews and location work as 7000 extras, 21 cameras, and a star-studded cast shape a high profile production with Universal Film as distributor.
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San Antonio
Arenes
Action Ten
Randolpheld
ABC
Littigfield
Premier Pictures Capany
Alvision
Randolph Field
West Point of
Littlefield
Paul B. Willett
5000 Inspections by Nurses in March Health Dept
The health department of the public school system reported March duties by Miss Jennie Mac Engileh head school nurse. Activities included 4964 dressings for minor injuries 675 first grade children examined 88 sixth grade children examined 448 eleventh grade children examined 4358 visual tests 1403 hearing tests 308 immunizations against diphtheria five administrations of anti tetanus serum 398 school calls 214 home calls 34 clinic cases 18 emergencies 72 exclusions from school and two contagion calls.
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Health Department
Jennie Mac Engileh
School Faculty Presents Program at Vocational School
The San Antonio Vocational and Technical School hosted a program for patrons Friday night. Assistant superintendent of schools GL. W. Poa and principal J. O. Lottin spoke. The school orchestra included Glen Cloud, Mes W. W. Micalister, and Noel Philips. The performance closed with a play by the school’s Dramatic Club.
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San Antonio
Kelly Field Unit Goes to Lordsburg
Report notes a Kelly Field unit departing for Lordsburg for a city project and associated operations at a regional facility, details uncertain due to OCR corruption but indicating transport of personnel and equipment to the station.
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Kelly Field
Lordsburg
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