Red Cross membership drive kicks off with leaders named
Red Cross workers line up for the membership drive as Mra Terrell Bartlett and Judge George B. Tuffero join the executive committee. The campaign gears up with district and booth chairmen appointed, posters and literature ready, and a luncheon planned at the Menger Hotel to launch the drive. A separate report notes Fitz Welerntek, 60, burned to death when embers from a cigar ignited straw on a wagon bed near Brenham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Terrell Bartlett
George B. Tufferro
Cvice
Remaur
Manne Taudurlis
Tssuecate
Ngtnes
Ban Anfonty
Bexar County
Red Cross
Menger Hotel
Chandler Huilding
Wittie
J. Harding
Mannaly Hirsh
Mentesiaiains Somginan
Yvnien
Yew Hevg
Pugion
Pitiony
Vagiineton Stary
Vexay
Hrenham
Tex
Fitz Welerntek
Wlane
Midgets at Federal Building Draw Big San Antonio Crowd
A group of seven German and Austrian midgets, under Carl Schaefer, were detained for Alien Enemy Act investigation in a San Antonio Federal building corridor. Witnesses, stenographers, and crowds gathered as jurors awaited their turn, amid travel from New Orleans. The Bureau of Investigation did not announce any recall of the inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Federal Grand Jury Room
Carl Schaefer
New Orlans
Bureau of Investigation
United States
Burene
San Antonio
Questionnaires Delayed Mail to Military Registrants Saturday
The article reports that questionnaires intended to assess men of military age will not be mailed this Saturday due to a shortage of return envelopes. Adjutant General Townes Jr plans to forward envelopes as soon as received from Washington, with possible delays. Executives fear confusion in mailing and drafting notices. Legal aid will be available to assist recipients with the forms.
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Te Poreon
Adjutant General
Austin
Crowder
Washington
Ag. L
John C. Townes Jr
Taeul Banrdis
Townes
Chia
Betty
Boatiq
Weveril Depits
Autotin
Basac
Adopts Sick Sister Case Ends With Court Martial
A medical sergeant tried Thursday for falsely claiming illness to obtain leave to visit his sister Virginia Lee in Winchester Virginia He had sought a six month forfeiture of pay after being reduced to private status The investigation began after the leave request but the inquiry led to the court martial verdict and punishment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Lee
Winchester
Special Tomorrow Silk Hose and Cape Glove Sale
Special tomorrow offers on Women’s silk hose and one clasp cape gloves. Regular W. and M. black lisle topped hose drop to 1.09, silk hose striped at 1.05, with lisle garter tops soles and toes. Gloves priced at 1.55 per pair in several colors.
Excellent Gifts For Men Suspender Prices Across Goods
A catalog-like list of men’s gifts with prices for suspenders, belts, silk robes, hosiery, shirts, gloves, jackets, and sleepwear. Items include silk hose 56c to 150, belts 150 to 400, smoking jackets 8 to 25, silk shirts 450 to 1000, and pajamas from 100 to 300, reflecting varied gift options and ranges.
Christmas Gifts Women Boots and Slippers Ad Prices
Classified ad lists women's crochet slippers ribbon trimmed in all colors and sizes at 8e per pair. Children's bear skin tenets in navy white red. Women boots in patent leather lace and button broad toe low heel sizes 24 to 8 special at 4 125. Glazed kid boots lace and button short vamps feather heels 4 15. Patent leather booties lace all button curved toes and hollow heels 5 15. Boots in kid and patent leather hand turned soles and new heel 7 76. High boots in all season colors black or colors 19.00 values for 4 26. Garside high grade footwear Ki and patent leather new toes and heels 15.00 values for 14 25. Novelty footwear solid and two toned new models regular 17.50 values for 14 25.
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Weil
A Garside
A. Garside
Toys In Toyland Catalog Range From 2c To $42.60
An extensive toy catalog lists hundreds of items with prices from a few cents to over forty dollars. Includes games, dolls, trains, desks, furniture, riding wagons, athletic gear, science kits, tools, and novelty items. Notable entries mention Erector Sets, Gilbert electricals, Mechano, and various pull toys, with ranges spanning 2c to 42.60 and categories like Toddlers, sports, and educational toys.
Robberies Cleared Up In San Antonio Case
Police say a Mexican youth and an 18 year old confessed to a series of petty robberies in San Antonio over recent weeks. An arrest of Wheler and Conk nied led to statements locating where other thefts occurred. The victims report small losses across multiple incidents. A soldier at Leon Springs died from a wound received November 21 while serving at Fort Sam Houston.
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San Antonio
Wales
Leon Springs
Bate Hospital
Fort Siam
Houston
Cates
Human Fly to Climb Wolff and Marx Building Saturday
Johnny Reynolds known as the Human Fly, famed for daring rooftop feats, will climb the Wolff and Marx Building at Houston and Soledad streets at 3 30 pm Saturday. He will rope suspended from the roof edge and perform jugglin stunts, part of a publicity campaign for a forthcoming minstrel show.
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Wolff & Marx Building
Johnny” Reynolds
Wolff & Marx
Houston
Soledad
Sonny” Reynolds
Woolworth
New York
Ciy
Inhi
William Penn
Reynolds
United States
Australia
Kelndids
Joanny” Reynolda
Kelly Field
Trophe Theater
Ue Wolll
Autesio
Red Cross Day Proclaimed by Governor Healey in Texas
Governor Healey issues proclamation designating December 17 as American Red Cross Day in Texas. Cities urged to display Red Cross insignia on public buildings and elect officials to organize local observances. Also notes a December 18 meeting of the Automobile Trade Association for a membership drive and traffic enforcement discussion. Campaign leadership includes William Steinhardt as general chair with a listed slate of committee members.
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Diggs Vertes
Waco
Dapisa AV
Mongera
Baties
Austin
Rohgre Ob Vallee
Teele
Siaena
Sgh
Wamble
Wueu
Texas
American Red Cross
Healey
Aoverdanereiu
Pyuale
Wilton
Automobile Trade Association
Barry
Mmec
Thursby
Tredlas
St Anthony Hate
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Micrageope
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Tionel
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Finch and
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Don Vard
Rolly Pallys
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Teathin
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Bask
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Anthany
A. M. Kent
Drawhavilia
Ivan Wig
Washington, D
Cyle
Patten
Louie
Mae
Anthony Em Dewall
Ois
Ustuux Chiebant
Ateoeny Pein
Talue
Silones
Ioud Woor
Thee
A. J. Wk
An Hany
Hobby Tesnes
William Steinhardt
Chatrine
Caibalgn
Donihi Fraser
G. F. Wroten
W. A. Williamson
Leon Walthall
SW. Smith
J. P. Ragan
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