Reserve Forge Requested By Washington It Urges Guard Expansion
President Roosevelt urged by Secretary of War Woodring to create a 1 150,060 enlisted reserve of military specialists to be posted for national mobilization in emergencies. He also backs increasing the regular army officer corps to 14,000 minimum over five years, maintaining 166,000 enlisted, boosting National Guard to 210,000, and accelerating aircraft procurement to reach 2320 plates as soon as feasible. A secure defense is our dependable guarantee against aggression, carrying no provocation but readiness.
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Ferry First Public Service In San Antonio 1726
Workers of the Federal Writers Project summarize a long lost oddity from San Antonio history. A boat served as the first public service conveyance across the San Antonio River, operated by Francisco Guadalupe Calaorra under a land grant from Governor Tamingo Cabello. The ferry connected the village and Mission San Antonio de Valero, predating wagons and ox carts and highlighting early civic infrastructure.
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Armies plan modernized forces and citizen corps growth
General Woodring outlined steps to strengthen the nation’s war readiness urging a larger mobilizable citizen force. He noted advances in aircraft, weapons, tanks, and artillery, with planes on order described as at least equal to world leaders. The report calls for 30 000 reserve officers annual training, 50 000 youths in military camps, and sustained funding to modernize weapons and communications for the regular army.
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Citizens
Policeman Turned Inventor Retires After Rainy Ride
Washington reporter details John L. Billman’s retirement from the police force after inventing an aero rain drip rail for patrol cars. The device vents rain away from windows, aiding operations. His royalties support his lifestyle and his scout car remains unique for carrying the rain cave equipment.
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Board of Green Memorial Hospital resignations filed
The Robert G. Green Memorial Hospital board of four remaining managers submitted resignations to County Judge Frost Woodhull and the commissioners. W T Beard J J Davis T N Goodson and Mrs Claire M Frank offered resignations dated December 32. Dr John H Burleson and Dr J B Copeland had earlier left. Resignations effective December 31 and February follow. The letter cites desire for new county administration to appoint freely and notes the hospital is financially sound with funds to operate. Schweppe and Penbeck will cover appointments. Schweppe hopes to keep Doyle on the hospital board.
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Egberh Schweppe
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Annual Brackenridge Christmas Program at 8:30 Tuesday
Brackenridge high school will present its annual Christmas program for students at 8:30 Tuesday morning in the school auditorium. Directed by Miss Jestax Dickey the program includes a play, music, and dance. The Theater will dramatize Why the Chimes Rang with listed cast and helpers. Also featured are a snow-flake ballet by the Entertainers class and boys and girls glee clubs performing choral numbers under Mrs. Mary Wangler and Miss Maurine Johnson and Doris Sullivan.
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Emil Offer
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Eleanor Use
Pansy Fay Wilson
Lucille Morris
Margie Seale
Virginia Halbedh
Gwendolyn Clancy
Mary Wangler
Maurine Johnson
Doris Sullivan
School Will Present Christmas Carol at Local Theater
The Little Theater union of the San Antonio Vocational and Technical School plans a Christmas Carol performance in the school auditorium at 7 p.m. Monday. Cast includes Charles Yohm, Clinton Brandt, Mack Davenport, Diana Rosen, Mil Gred Wommek, Dorothy Striegier, A J Mandry, Jen Fox, Harvey Scheffler, Jewel Oglesby, Naomi Gray, Virginia Stowers, and others.
Officers add flying hours at Kelly Field
Military officers at Kelly Field increase flying hours during a two week training period. Major Knapp plans a slight western coast trip while Lt Spivey and Capt Engler ferry a training plane to West Point for use by cadet pilots. Other officers also pursue additional flight assignments to bolster readiness.
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Boys and Girls Party Highlights At Incarnate Word College
A column from the Bexar Facts lists varied attendees at a girls party at Incarnate Word college with names such as Banta Claws, Ralph Faulkner Jr, John Ny Hill, Tim Griesenbeck, Jesse Willis, and Billy Bedell. It notes street scenes, a speech by a cartoonist, and other celebrities including Mayors, commissioners, and a diverse mix of local figures enjoying the event and related gatherings.
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Tim Griesenbeck
Jesse Willis
Charles P. Co. Ladd
Francis Cunningham
Billy Bedell
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Jack Britton
Roosevelt Jr to Leave Mass General Hospital
Boston December 21 Franklin D Roosevelt Jr son of the president will leave Massachusetts General Hospital Thursday after treatment for a bite and throat infection.
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Kiwanians Install Officers at San Antonio Meeting
The San Antonio Kiwanis club will install 1837 officers and directors at noon Tuesday at the Gunter hotel. Walter McAllister will preside. New officers include Roy Siviey as president, Roland House as first vice president, Bo Lewe as second vice president, Dr. Tom Pressley as secretary, and Sonny Wegel as treasurer, with directors H. L. Bridge man, W. Pat Camp, Perry Gragg, Ed Humes, Ben Irby, Harald Keller, Ceci Putty, Walter Scott, and Walter Sparks.
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