Grand Army of the Republic to Open 47th Encampment
The Grand Army of the Republic 47th encampment meets at the Plaza Hotel for a three day session starting Tuesday with a reception led by Mrs. Florence Jewett. About 12 to 15 members will attend the state meeting while 150 members of the Women’s Relief Corps convene its third gathering. Public opening proceeds include 10 am Wednesday remarks by Mayor C. M. Chambers and Commander John Shearer.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Plaza Hotel
Women's Relief Corps
Florence Jewett
EL O. C. Ord
H. O. GC. Ord Corps
San Antonio
John Shearer
Houston
Celia Pulver Edwards
C. M. Chambers
Shearer
Hattia Loring
Edwards
Wesleyan Institute
Theo Mehler
Electa Wilbert
Grand Army
Jury Discharged in Kimmelman Jewelry Robbery Case
After 40 hours of deliberation a Ninety fourth District jury declared itself deadlocked 6 to 4 for acquittal in the Frank Kimmelman jewelry case. Judge McCrory discharged jurors at 10 a.m. Saturday. no retrial motions have been made. Terry Cook testified Kimmelman helped plan the January robbery and supplied the pistol.
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Terry Cook
Kimmelman
Benavides Accepts Term After Drops New Trial Plea
In Ninety fourth District Court Benavides, jailed for the January murder of Virginia Martinez, drops the request for a new trial and accepts a sentence. He had been arrested after confessing to killing Martinez with an ax handle during a dispute and disposing of the body at a San Fernando street trash heap. the corpse was discovered by children.
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Anormeus
Benavides
Virginia Martinez
Mo- Hon
Ave Dak
San Fernando Street
Tourist Club Teas For Fiesta Week Events
The Cano pus Tourist club hosts a tea from 3 to 5 PM Thursday in Milamo building clubrooms for winter visitors and Fiesta de San Jacinto guests. Other Fiesta events include an auction bridge at 7:30 PM Monday, dances at 8:15 PM Tuesday and Friday, and another modern dance at 8:15 PM Friday.
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Canopus
Milamo
Refining Concern Seeks Receiver and Judgment
A receiver is sought for Knight Refining Co in the Thirty-seventh District Court. Iron Works claims a $1352.85 debt supported by sworn account. The filing warns state gasoline tax risk and possible asset waste if the plant six miles east of San Antonio remains idle.
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Knight Refining Company
Alamo Tran ‘Works
Iron Works
Iron Company
Refining Company
San Antonio
Evangelist Tents Rattlesnakes at Pipe Creek Revival
Rev Sid Williams announced a revival at Pipe Creek Hap ila church inviting friends to attend. He displayed a five foot rattler killed nearby after a resident with a rifle shot it following the minister's car attempts and rock bombardment. Rev J E Bag Jey, pastor and former San Antonio businessman, invites attendees to Sunday service with on grounds dinner.
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Sid Williams
Pipe Creek Hapila
J. E. Bag
Jey
San Antonio
Vites Friends
Officers To Hear Dercy At Quartermaster Conference
Brig. Gen. Halstead Dercy, commander of the second division and Fort Sam Houston, will address quartermaster reserve officers at the final session of the winter training conference. Capt. L. D. Weatherly will report the year’s work. Capt. H. L. Kidwell will discuss military courtesy. Maj. G. C. Bench Jr. will lecture on the Gold Star pilgrimage as motion pictures of Texas ranch life are shown. The meeting, directed by Col. John 8. Chambers, will be at Fort Sam Houston Thrift Shop at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with Mexican dinner served. The conference has set attendance records in San Antonio and nationwide.
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Halstead Dercy
Fort Sam Houston
Antonio
Quartermaster
Glass
L. D. Weatherly
Quartermaster Reserve
H. L. Kidwell
Eighth Corps
Quartermaster Office
G. C. Bench Jr
YWCA Opens Spring Gym Work Course
The YWCA health education department offers a spring term of gymnasium work through June 1. Mrs Ontee B Robertson announces classes for home women children and business women on Mondays and Thursdays including gym work and tennis. Tuesdays and Fridays focus on gym sports with a ping pong table now available and instruction offered on request.
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Health Education Department
The
Young Women’s Christian Association
Ontee B. Robertson
Rehearsals Start for Jefferson High Musical Tish Tish
Rehearsals are under way for the Jefferson High School musical Tish Tish to be staged Wednesday May 4 by the Young People’s League of Congregation Agudas Achim. The 32 scenes feature 104 cast members guided by Ernie DeVoy and Jack Tyndere. Proceeds aid congregation activities.
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Jefferson Hi
Thomas Jefferson High School
Young People’s League of Congregation Agudas Achim
Ernie DeVoy
Andy Jack Tyndere
DeVoy
George White
Comedienne
Charges Filed in Holdup Case Involving Hamburger George
George Phillips alias Hamburger George, 39, of the Prudential hotel, is charged by complaint with robbery by assault with firearms and burglary in the holdup of H. D. Lewis at 314 Vilita Street. City Detective H Perrow filed the complaints in Justice of the Peace John F Onion's court. The burglary claim says Phillips and an accomplice entered Lewis' office by smashing a window and waiting inside. The robbery claim alleges Lewis was robbed of 60 dollars in cash and a watch and chain valued at 10 dollars.
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George Phillips
Hamburger George
Prudential Hotel
H. D. Lewis
Vilita Street
H . Perrow
Justice of the Pesce John F. Onion
Phillips
Lewis
Howard W Peak Jr to Give Free Sermon at High School Hall
Howard W Peak Jr a philosopher and teacher of The Practical Philosophy of Abundant Life will deliver a free sermon lecture Sunday at 11 o clock in the Main Avenue High School auditorium.
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Howard W. Reax
Main Avenue High School
Forgery Charged in Divorce Suit
Mrs Refugio Morales Sanchez of 014 San Fernando street swore to a complaint in Justice of the Peace Court alleging the signature of Pedro Sanchez at 405 Rule Street was forged on December 16. Judge W W McCrory of the Ninety fourth District Court is slated as witness for the case.
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An & Walter
Pedro Sanchez
Rule Street
Justice of the Peace
John R. Shook
Refugio Morales Sanchez
San Fernando Street
W. W. McCrory
Ninety-fourth District Court
Veteran Buick Man to Retire After 48 Years
Gd. J. Pint, long time Buick Motor Company veteran and 14 year San Antonio branch manager, will retire. The Buick Olds Pontiac Arlen unit absorbs the Jonal Buick branch as the organization consolidates. Pint has served 12 years as San Antonio manager.
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Buick Mator Company
San Antonio
Gd. J. Pint
Micad Nuta
Mobile
South Texas
Buick
Arlen
Jonal Bulek
Flint
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