Autoists at Army Post Concerts Draw Crowds
A bi weekly band concert at Fort San Trousten drew motorists, despite rules barring cars during the music. Lt Col JW Wears, adjutant of the Southern Department, praised patriotic conduct as the Star Spangled Banner followed the Feist program. An interlude featured delays and floating tents, with the Third Cavalry Band performing later. The program included Younis from Lagland, Hebers Pom ae Werropalin Cipoya Hausen, and The Chocainte Boldier. Chinatown and La Paloma Circler pieces were also listed. The fair at Kereville opened August 25 with racehorses, amusements, and agricultural exhibits anticipated through the week.
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San Anton Emly Oy
Wntury
San Trousten
Baerge
Piu Southern Denarmant
Third Cavalry
Lagland
Eneca
Mairi
Tohant
Beiter
la Paloma Circiler
Bubillage
Chinatown
M. Gilet
Chase Ends as Man Caught After Window Break-In
A thief fled through a window at 307 North Leona Street. George Oxdee and bystanders gave chase, with police joining. The suspect, accused of stealing a gold watch and other items, was captured at 4 PM after a brief pursuit through nearby streets. bystanders identified him later at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oxdee
Oxdee
Posterette Ideas Won Prizes In San Antonio Contest
Rotary Club judges head a posterette competition run with The Light to promote San Antonio. Prizes include 25 for the top design and 5 to 8 additional posters purchased, with entrants limited to residents of San Antonio not employed by The Light. Sketches must be ink or pencil and 12 by 8 inches max, submitted with a separate card bearing the creator’s name.
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San Antonio
Kun Antonia
The
Light
Rotary Club
Ito
San Antonin
Vysmater
Relord
Wil
San Antonio Publicity Posters to Promote City Tourism
The city plans a comprehensive publicity campaign starting in October to attract winter visitors. Posters will advertise San Antonio in northern and eastern newspapers, funded by the Publicity League ad fund, with 1,000,000 posters printed at two dollars sixty cents per thousand and distributed through large stores and firms for resale to individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publicity League
San Antonio
Engineer Thaxton surveys Southwest Texas rivers
W C Thaxton, engineer and hydrographer for the Board of Water Engineers, returns from a survey tour in Southwest Texas. He erected gauges on Nueces near Corpus Christi and Guadalupe near Guero, and Frio at Dey, with plans to extend readings along Upper Colorado and Concho rivers.
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Austin
Tex
W. C. ‘Thaxton
Board of Water Engineers
Texas
Nueces
Corpus Christi
Guero
DeWitt County
Guadalupe River
Plan for convention draws 160 to 260 delegates in Texas
The Texas Fraternal Congress plans to hold a convention in San Antonio on November 10 with 160 to 260 delegates. Dr H Beardsley chairs the local organizing committee. Invitations will be mailed by the Chamber of Commerce. The same era reports a Negro Chautauqua session in Austin with Baptist Young People's Union officers elected, led by S J Williamson as president and C Blotner as treasurer.
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San Antonio
H. ¥. Beardsley
Iocal
Chamber of Commeres
Yeet
Neavors
Austin
Tex
Baptist Young People's Union
Chautauqua
J. Williamson
A. Weaver
Gy Triables
Geerebiry
Miss Sherwood to Return Home from YWCA Pool
Misa Vera Sherwood, who has led the YWCA pool, will leave Monday for Marblehead Massachusetts. Mrs R L Brandt of San Antonio will supervise the pool through October, but will not give lessons. The pool hours will follow a set weekday schedule with morning, afternoon, and evening sessions.
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Misa Vera Sherwood
Young Woman's Christian Association
Mass
R. L. Brandt
San Antonio
Model Aeroplane Contest Set For Saturday At Fort Sam Houston
The Texas Aero Club announces the final round of its nation model aeroplane competition at Fort Sam Houston at 4 next Saturday. Four finalists remain: Harmer, Smith, Dwight Brown of 517 W Mistletos Ave, Berkley Himter of 517 Navarro St, and William McAlpin of 309 E Elmira Tract. Judges include Richard Neeley, P. L. Jackson, and Capt. W. G.
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Texas Aero Club
Fort Sam Houston
Harmer, Smith
Erie Avenue
Dwight Brown
W. Mistletos Avenue
Richard Neeley
P. L. Jackson
W. G
Model Aircraft Contests Across the Nation Open to Clubs
The United States contests run simultaneously, inviting AI and model clubs to participate. The August event tests distance and lift for hand launched craft, September focuses on duration for water and hydroplanes, and October allows any model type started from the ground. Three cash prizes totaling 360, 60, and 10 dollars and the Villard trophy honor top scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acro Club of America
Vatious Ecuibs
Bese
Villard
Henry S. Villard
San Antonio Expected to House New Army Camp
San Antonio awaits word on where the division’s troops will be moved after its Texas City and Galveston camps were destroyed by a recent hurricane. Major General J Frank Bell recommended San Antonio as an ideal camp site, citing strategic, climatic, and cost advantages. Officials note Port Sam Houston could serve as a cheap cann site. mains from 1941 remain, and the unit could be established on the field at about 25,000 dollars per month, with removal viewed as the logical step.
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San Antonio
Texas City
Galveston
J. Franken Bell
Pyint
Port Sam Hougton
Dijon
Sevaig
Fort Sam Houston
War Department
Morgan Line To Use Port Of Algiers La
Pending service restoration, the Morgan Line will route through Algiers Louisiana, via Galveston if needed, to maintain through business with New York. Regular service between Algiers and New York previously operated twice weekly.
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Imorgan
Port OF
Algiers
Marinon
Galveston
Morga
Pisnefa
Algisry
A. R. Atkinson
Divisle Treleht
HL & S A Tedross
Stubbs
Morgan Line
Algler
New Orlean
Galve
Ua Hay
Des Oil Line
New York
Story of a young woman overwhelmed by offers after job loss
The report describes a young woman who lost her position over her baby and despite adversity received about 40 job offers. Telephone calls surged, with a constant ring throughout the day and into the night, as the story notes persistence and public interest sparked by her situation. In a separate update, Commissioner Woodman announced plans to visit Galveston and Houston to investigate conditions and report back on relief needs.
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Oelnek
Woodman
Gilveston
Austin
Tex
The
Breau of Labor
Woodmen
Galveston
Houston
Sun
Agein
Reller
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Travia Aang
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Crockett Automobile CO
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