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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1935

Page

4

Two Strikers Fined in Corporation Court

Two pickets were fined in Corporation Court for disturbing the peace during a protest near the cantinugis Meketine area on July 16. Witnesses testified the disturbance began when factory workers erected a crude altar with a wreath and four candles to celebrate the fourth month of picketing. Margarita Martinez and Alvids Ning, named strikers, received fines. A fourteenth floor apartment at 285 LaVega Street for rent at 27.50 a month appears in the classified section.

Corporation Court Wednessay Besce Finch Elgar Pir Margarita Martinez Alvids Ning Laveca Street

Robert Taylor Raises Chickens at Laurel Canyon Estate

Robert Taylor keeps chickens as a pet hobby on his Laurel Canyon estate, a quiet rural-like retreat where he tends coops and feed stores. The property hosts a small menagerie and reflects a hands-on interest in poultry husbandry.

Robert Taylor Laurel Canyon Lestate

Jack Benny Keeps Early Violin From Career Start

KEEPS Wis VIOLIN, Jack Benny still has the violin with which he started his theatrical career some 24 years ago.

Jack Benny

Open Bids On Fort Sam Houston Hospital Project

Bids were opened Wednesday on the Fort Sam Houston hospital project by Capt. A. F. Dershimer. The low bid for the hospital building went to R. B. McKee of El Paso at $1,951,000. Other bids covered paving roads in the hospital area, utilities shop and garage, noncommissioned officers quarters, and barracks for enlisted men. Final award pending Washington review. foundation work already under way by Banspich Brothers at $158,982. Nurses quarters and enlisted barracks contracts awarded to McKee at $402,110, bringing total hospital cost to about $1.909 million.

Fort Sam Houston Hospital A. F. Dershimer San Antonio Ycinity Fort Sam Houston R. BE. McKee el Pero Colglazier and Hart of Bans- Fach Brothers D. L. Browning Washington Dershimer Banspich Brothers McKee St

Seventeen San Antonians to graduate from SWT Teachers College

Seventeen San Antonio students join the largest graduating class in the college's history at Southwest Texas State Teachers' College. The ceremony is set for 8 p.m. August 21 at Riverside Park. Names listed include E. Carroll Bell, Hortense Castilin, Melba Chandler, Ida Crogter, Calvin Foster, Mer ril Gates, Terrell Gates, Addie Gilbert, Gesine Klappenbach, Sateh Tarcksinger, Lucile McLianicl, Ruby Meiners, Margaret Moore, Ethel Riley, Marty Sanders, Michie Thomson, and Molly Weintraup.

San Antonio Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College Riverside San Antonians E. Carroll Bell Hortense Castilin Melba Medelle Chandler Ida Mae Crogter Calvin Duhose Foster Merril Smith Gates Terrell F. Gates Addie Gilbert Gesine Hines Klappenbach Sat

Barbershop Row Case Finds Three Fined in Picketing Spat

Justice of the Peace John Union’s court Wednesday fined Rudolph Webb 239 Broadway Frank Day 3 Broadway and W E Haas 29 Broadway after they assaulted G W Braswell 707 Mayfield Boulevard July 0 3 and July 23 prices below local union standards. All three appealed. Braswell brothers pickets were acquitted on aggravated assault in County Court last week.

Broadway Justice of the Peace John Union Chop Rudolph Webb G. W. Braswell Mayfield Boulevard Frank Day Braswell W. EB. Haas Nor. Braswell East Franciscan Avenue Braswell Brothers

Y W C A Swimmers Plan Demonstration

Y W C A swimmers schedule a demonstration at Fifth Street and Broadway at 8 p.m. The event showcases standard strokes and life saving techniques led by Mrs Bess Huleangs Stration and Miss M Gale with lifeguards Mrs C W Kenne and others. Pool hours through August run on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 2 pm.

Pensioned Reserves May Get Service Duty Reassignment

Pensioned reserves may be recalled to active duty if they surrender all pensions allowances compensation or retired pay. The policy requires area commanders by the War Department to classify such recalls, with officers in this class barred from the postwar entirely.

CGC Tetay

Delay on Tax Bill Sought in Senate

In Washington Republicans move to postpone the 250 million tax bill and return it to committee with reactions, arguing it should be tied to a budget bill. Senator Vandenberg of Michigan says delaying to next session would conserve national resources. Democrats express confidence in votes to keep the measure alive. Local dialer assistance noted for updates.

Washington D.C Sunater Vandenberg Michigan Comitttee Vandenberg Senate Amul Pony Snuudar Pight

To the Editor on safe savings and investments

A reader criticizes a recent Light editorial praising savings. He warns against bunldup and loan schemes and seeks safe investment advice for wage earners and long-term savers in San Antonio. He calls for guidance on secure places for hard-earned money and mentions banks and savings options.

the Light H. L. Grissom

San Antonio Votes On Centennial Bond Issue October 15

The city plans a 500 000 Centennial bond to fund a stadium coliseum and upgrades including the White Museum and Brackenridge Park. A special meeting October 15 will place the measure before voters, with a first reading of the resolution at the council meeting Thursday. Alfred W Rohde urges citizens to contribute property to secure voting rights and support for the project. An unredeemed 12 gauge Winchester pump gun is offered at 12 50 in the light classifieds.

San Antonio G. xi Quin Alfred W. Rohde General Centennial Committee Cal Wilte Museum Brackenhudge Park Barden

Ice Water Bath Deters Prowler at Claiborne Street

Mrs. Phong Litras of 104 Claiborne Street foiled a prowler at her back door by grabbing a plank of ice water from a nearby ice box and dousing the intruder. The would-be thief fled the scene. A 1933 Chevrolet coupe is advertised for sale at 355 dollars in the Night Classifieds, Classification 73.

S. A Phong Litras Claiborne Street

How One Man Lost 25 Pounds

Jah Lethaly of Varden reports weight loss of 25 pounds through Krause salts mixed in water over weeks. The ad claims quick vigor and pep, offering a four week trial with money back guarantee if not satisfied. No local details or verifiable sources are provided.

Jah Lethaly Varden Sears England Africa Krause Kenseben

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