Press Chief Urges Paid Ads Switch for U S News
Edwin F. Abels urged U S editors to replace free publicity with paid newspaper advertising citing costs over 30 million dollars last year. He said Canada and England succeed with paid ads and urged the National Editorial Association to hold its 1943 San Antonio convention. New South Texas Press leaders were elected and Palacios Beacon won a chamber trophy for community service.
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Exes
National Editorial Association
Edwin F. Abels
Lawrence
Kan
South Texas Press Association
Gimter Hotel
AAA
Abels
Co-Operative
America
Asso- Sa- She
Ciation
San Antonne
Quebec
RE. W. Pilgreen
Uvalde
Garland A. Smith
Caldwell
Gordon Keathler
Weslaca
Howell Jones
San Antonio
Sam Fore Jr
Floresville
Umrs
W. A. Salter
Kerrville
Addison Buckner
San Marcos
L. G. Beeman
Alice
Howard Berhend
Palacios
Bayshore
Hazlettsville
Bere Kra-Herald
Virgil Minear
University journalism heads award at two-day convention
Judges were heads of journalism from universities Phul J Thompson of the University of Texas J W Tidings of Texas Christian University and Lester Jordan of Southern Methodist University. Joe T Cook of Mission presented awards as the two day convention adjourned at noon Saturday after nearing committee reports.
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Alice Echo
Kingsville Record
Phul J. Thompson
University of ‘Texas
J. W. Tidings
Texas Christan University
Lester Jordan
Southern Methodist University
Joe T. Cook
Mission
Association
CAP Plans Mass Flight From Stinson Field
CAP plans a mass flight from Stinson Field Sunday at 2 p m. Eleven pilots and planes are registered with observers aboard each aircraft. The San Antonio group will meet CAP members from Austin at San Marcos for a simultaneous exercise. Stanfield and Case on will lead the operation and oversee the group, with observers aboard every plane.
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San Antonio
Dou Wr
San Marcos
Stinson Field
H. K. Stanfield
Stanfield
CAP
Austin
Bai Case
Uruguay Rotarian Pledges Full Aid
Joachim Cebils of Montevideo Uruguay, vice president of Rotary International, visited San Antonio briefly on Saturday and pledged continued wool and wheat supplies for the war effort. He was en route to Monterrey Mexico for a Rotary meeting and was greeted by San Antonio Rotary President W W Jackson between Steins.
St. Leo’s Church Receives Service Flag Dedication
A service flag bearing blue stars for 14 parish members was donated to St. Leo’s Catholic Church by Chet A. Gellewicz. The flag was dedicated in a ceremony with parents of service members marching in a solemn procession, honoring those stationed in the Canal Zone and abroad.
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Servier
St. Leo's Catholic
Set. W. 5
Gejlewlee
Cech
Agt
Gellewiez
Canali Zone
Hein Observes 54th Birthday at City Hall
Park Commissioner Henry FP Helpp marks his fifty fourth birthday with routine city hall work. Staff from his department notes the day amid flowers bouquets and cheerful greetings as the office stays busy.
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Hein
Henry FP
City Hall
City Sewage Plant Plan Approved for Okehed City
President approves a $5.0 million city sewage plant improvement project announced by Congressman Paul Kildsy in Washington. Government contribution totals $34,000 with the remainder paid by the city, based on applications filed earlier this year citing increased Army camp personnel in San Antonio and a load beyond the current plant capacity.
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Paul Kildsy
Washington
San Antonio
Red Cross Institute Plans Three Day San Antonio Session
Mrs John C Meusebach announced a three day Red Cross Institute to open Tuesday in San Antonio. About 125 delegates from 62 counties are expected. Sessions at Plaza Hotel with open house at La Villita and a luncheon Thursday mark the event led by Mrs Richard P Swigart and Mrs Mary Banks Parry with local participants including Mrs Guenther Or singer Mrs B B Mc Gimsey and Miss Mary Taliaferro.
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Red Cross Institute
Mary Taliaferro
Red Cross Motor Corps
Meusebach
J. B. Dobbins
Bell County
Alden Davies
Travis County
C. W. Winther
Prank Crook
Nueces County
Buntic
Powder-Puffer Joins U.S. Service
Miss Allyne Philps a member of the police department powder-puff squad has resigned to accept a federal job in Oklahoma City She was employed in the records division.
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Allyne Philps
Oklahoma City
Farewell Revue Set For Chaplain Fagan at Dodd Field
Chaplain Fagan who led soldier entertainments for two years is reassigned to an unannounced post. The farewell revue in Dodd Field recreation hall Tuesday night will be directed by L. B. Kelly with MC duties, featuring entertainers from prior soldier shows. About 2000 soldiers and civilians expected as the event marks the end of Fagan and Kelly’s joint planning era.
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Li T. Fagan
Dodd
Fagan
Dodd Field
L. B. Kelly
Captain Fagan
Kelly
Dorfield
Fort Sam Houston
Deadline Thursday on Assessments
County Tax Assessor-Collector P B Dickison announced Saturday the deadline for assessing property is Thursday. He noted there will be no homestead exemptions after that date as unrendered property goes on the tax rolls. He added there is no tax on homestead property valued up to 3000, and said the tax rate is set when homestead property is assessed.
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P. B. Dickison
City Play Day Set Saturday at Lionsfield
Under city and WPA recreation departments and Community Settlement houses supervision, a gutty play day for ages 6 to 48 will start at Lionsfield at 9 30 a m next Saturday. Trained recreation leaders will supervise the games and activities.
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WPA
Lionsfield
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