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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1941

Page

5

Witte Exhibit Showcases 10 Gifts and Antiquities in Texas

The Witte museum display featured ten gifts including coverlets by Mrs. Lela McKinley of San Antonio and a one hundred year old coverlet from Mrs. Catherine Cartwright. Indian relics from the Lather ranch in Yewitt county were donated by Mrs. Ja Willit of San Antonio, with other items presented by Mrs. M. Irvin and Mrs. Violet Haynes. Mrs. Eilen Quiilin hosted delegates at the museum following the presentations.

Witte Eilen Quiilin Ab & Museum Les

WPA Okehs Kelly Project of $32 119

J Artur Hazelrigg district WPA manager Tuesday received another authorization to begin work on a Kelly field project costing 32 119. State Administrator Stears Tucker announced two additional projects in other counties with 313716 173 dollars of which the WPA will supply 988 124. Ab Kelly field workers will rehabilitate and remodel buildings foundations repairs and sidings and do painting glazing and recaulkng. Other counties receiving WPA authorizations were Armstrang Bet Callinan Cass Marlon Ghero kee Collin Dallas Dickens Pay allé Gragson Hamilton Horde Ann Tarrison Jasper Jones Knox Matagorda McLennan Montague Moris Camp Upshut Presidio Tom Given Wheeler Willey Hidalgo and Wheltla.

J. Artur Hazelrigg Works Progress Administration Kelly Fleld Stears Tucker WPA Kelly Field Armstrang Bet Callinan Cass Marlon Gherokee Collin Dallas Dickens Payallé Gragson Hamilton Horde- Ann Tarrison Jasper Jones Knox Matagorda McLennan mMontague Moris Camp Upshut Presidio Tom Given Wheeler Willey Hidalgo Wlehtla

McLean Re-elected President of A P

New York April 23 Robert McLean of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin began today the fourth term as president of the Associated Press. He was re-elected yesterday at a meeting of the board of directors, which also reelected James Kent Cooper of Michigan and others to key posts including secretary and treasurer.

New York uPi Robert Mclean Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Associated Frees Board of Fthst Aid B. Lansing Ray St. Louis Globe-Detio Elited Stuart Fr Pravy Ad. Clan Demvorany Kent Cooper Vandercled Secratary Llovel Llovel Stratton Assistiml Scuddtary Curia Trensiyey

Funds Get Up for Colleges in Texas Budget

Austin reports the biennial educational appropriation passed, setting aside $23,031,410 for two years to maintain state institutions. The tally includes $12,477,521 for one program and $10,053,089 for another, amid a turbulent legislative session with salary cuts and proposals to fund the Texas Union and recreational center.

Austin INSI Vexan House Tigter Education University of Texas Homer Price Rambey University Texas Union Nuahendry Bull Ross College Alepine Ifameas

Miss Hodd to Talk at Club Session in San Antonio

Miss Caroline Hodd will describe Radio City and lecture before the City Federation of Women's Clubs on April 29 at 2 50 P M. in San Antonio Vocasional and Technical school Radio and science classes of high schools have been invited. Mrs J B Nash president of Elementary Principals' association assists in sponsoring. Others assisting include J L State man education chair Lila Marshal and Ralph Jaceson. Nilks Nfodd will speak at a San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Caroline Hodd Radio Cty Mto City Federation of Women's Clubs San Antonio Vocasional Technical J.B. Nash Elementary Principals’ Association Eva Moon Federaion J. LD. Stateman Lila Marshal Federation Ralph Jaceson Anal San Antonio Junior 1 Chamber of Commerce

Press Plaint Denied Airing in Austin Apr 49 47

A stalled debate led to a resolution forming a public safety department and restricting press access to information. Reporters and photographers were denied information and pictures to which the Texas public is entitled, with the measure tabled in a record vote. Houston officials stayed silent due to health, while exchanges with Senator Houston yielded no new data.

Austia Taday Public Safety Department United States Andrey Jackson Troustan Jack Love Texas W. O.rred Dallas Houston

Pensions Voted for April Figures Show Small Share

The fire and police pension board on Wednesday approved an appropriation of 1542.95 to pensioners, representing only a fraction of the amount due. The action reflects a limited disbursement toward April pensions amid ongoing financial concerns.

Fire and Police Pension Board ADV Tachienl Fire and Aim

North Texas State College Bach Festival Participants Named

Local students from Los Angeles head to North Texas State College for a Bach festival run from May 2 through May 4. Participants include Frank Ey fis Ay Lente Misses Jacquelline Ray Bomale Bess Roberts and others in the San Antonio group.

Pour San Antonio Stecents North Texas State Terchers College Frank Eyfis Ay Lente Jacquelline Ray Bomale Bess Roberts

Editors and publishers convene during world day

New York April 22 editors and publishers of the nation’s newspapers met at the annual convention addressing the central problem of serving the country. President John McChirel4 urged the trade to uphold liberty as the bulwark of democracy, stressing integrity and service.

New York Amevents

Sonja Henie’s New Look Revealed for Sun Valley

Moeley Wood April 23 INS reports major wardrobe changes at Twentieth Century Fox toward Sonja Henie who will star in Sun Valley. The skating star, now slimmer, reportedly weighs about 108 pounds, five pounds under her previous frame as she prepares for filming.

Moley Wood Twentieth Century Fox Wartros Sonja Henie Sonja Tollywood Sun Valley Uhan Borjapow

Senate May Call Coal Mine Leaders Over Production

Washington April 23 The Senate defense investigating committee asked John L. Lewis and UMWA leaders and operators at North and South soft coal mines to testify Friday unless output resumes promptly. Chairman Truman sent telegrams urging resumption to prevent shutdowns harming defense plants and national program. The panel also planned a field tour of Fort George G. Meade as part of its inquiry into the army confinement program.

Washington Serute Defense Investigating Committee John L. Lewis Truman D.-Mo Lens United Mine Workers L. T. Padman Charles Neil Iite Fort George G. Meade Army

Tobacco Stolen From Residence in Jersey City

Tobacco and cigars valued at 50 dollars were stolen from a home at 5320 South Princeton Street Tuesday night. C D Moffenburg reported to the sheriff’s office on Wednesday as mayor Frank Hague, Jersey City, opens his re election campaign in the Democratic national committee context.

South Prese Street C.D. Moffenburg Sheriff's Office Teonard Rosenthal Pearl King Featice Argentina South America

Pearl King Promotes National Want Ad Week Rates

Pearl King touts expanded advertisements during National Want Ad Week with lower rates for placement. Dipl P-1221 offered as the contact for readers to place ads at reduced prices this year.

Welfare chiefs named to San Antonio local bureau board

Two new members join the San Antonio Local Welfare Bureau executive board. Park Atevel named legal standards chairman and Rev. Jos A. Scherer named a director. Incidentally, Egbert Schweppe is re elected president with lengthy list of officers and directors including Mrs. Clara G. Cook as vice president and Mrs. Mary Santee Hanson chairing Institutions.

San. Antonio Loca Welfare Bureau RC. Stuynian Socretagy Park Atevel San Antone Atornuy Jos A. Scherer Egbert Schweppe Re-Uhreedad Ate & G

Hewitt Commandant Named At Air Corps School

Liew Col Leland R Hewitt from Mansfield Louisiana was assigned today by the War Department as commandant of the Air Corps Advanced Flying School at Matherfield California.

Washington Liew Leland R. Hewitt Mansfield War Department Air Corps Matherfield Cali

National Want Ad Week Prompts Lowest Rates in Years

Fragmentary ad note states rates are the lowest in years during National Want Ad Week, with unclear figures and partial dates. It hints at affordable listings and calls for action amid a groaning market.

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Dighly Unt Column Offers Message Line in KTLA Slot

A damaged line reports a weekly KTLA segment from 2115 p m Monday through Friday for the Dighly Unt, inviting readers to dial F 12351 to place a message.

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