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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
14
Birth records show multiple infants born to couples in April at various addresses including 400 Trung Street Kirby Tex 1415 El Paag Street and 70r Burle mn eirekt. Names include Genrer Arena Loale Holtz Daniel Tagle K Salina M Moraler Oxeny Albrecht with dates in April.
Unclear excerpt contrasts a woman’s vow and likeness to her mother. The text hints at wartime imagery and possible reminiscence of World War II, but readable details are sparse and disjointed.
At the San Antonio Art League meeting the group votes to purchase Irish Flats by Jose Arpa for the permanent art collection. Arpa, a Spanish artist once resident in San Antonio, is noted for vibrant Mexican color and tropical light in his works.
Mayor Clinton G Brown was guest at a Wednesday luncheon by the San Antonio graduate chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. About twenty members attended with informal toasts and a brief talk by the mayor. Phil Shook, a mayoral candidate, is invited to next week’s luncheon. The chapter plans weekly luncheons to showcase personal sides of local leaders.
A column of burial permits lists several individuals with ages and dates of death in April. Names include James McGatty Jr, Adela Guerrara, Wencesiga de Voras, Rock Quarr, and others, with addresses on Mary Avenue, North Larcito Street, South Brazos Street, West Cypress Street, and Spaen Flores Street. The records note ages from the 20s to 80s and specify death dates in April.
A City School survey advocates elevating the physical part of education. Dr J F Bobbitt urges student led hygiene training, indoor gym work, movable furniture for new rooms, and school swimming pools. He criticizes Swedish gymnastics and calls for practical play, outdoor sport, and better facilities in elementary and high schools.
Beauty specialist touts a delatone paste method to remove facial hair. Apply water and powdered delatone to the surface for 2 to 3 minutes, then wash the skin. the hair reportedly vanishes.
The article argues for surface improvements at Tonso High School and city facilities, urging dedicated space for physical education. It calls for trained physical directors, a longer school day or reallocation to add activity, and planning the new high school with strong PE facilities to build practical experience for future judgment.
The will of the late Judge A W Houston leaves his entire estate to his widow Mrs Sallie Moore Houston and is filed for probate in the county office. The document names Mrs Mouston as sole executrix with bond and requests protection for heirs Elizabeth Regin Houston and A Houston Jr. The estate is described as real and personal property of considerable value, though specifics are not listed.
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