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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1932

Page

25

Housewives cooperative awards name many prize winners

The federation labels announce first indiv idual prizes for the Housewives Cooperative campaign with Mrs H C Lawson winning the diamond ting and Miss Roberta Sedwick receiving a similar ring. A list of sixty prior prize recipients and numerous other named individuals are named as winners or prior honorees in this extensive awards notice.

H.C. Lawson Housewives’ Cooperative Roberta Sedwick Pitty Mee Hertha Houff Susan Hale Wi J Lofles Lofles, B, 7. Scheffell, Mary Hartmann, B. C. Rich Burn Melton G Newmann Willy Laurie Goldi G. ‘Fhorne Eva Miller M. A.’ Reiroann W. Preisg Jene. Huebner Martin Howard R. B.beckcom Helen Piell T. P. Winter Katherine Welker A. McFarland Lewis Reneburg Doris St W. G. Hoffman A. E. Mayo C. Bell Anta .Barberio Erwin Lee- Joff Eda Marcus G B' McAlpine A. Parnell Katherine Warden Lilian Schier D. O. Kennedy E. G. Bourgilin Joan Caylngton M. ‘Tralpe

Chevrolet Stunt Draws Crowds to Ormsby Firm Showroom

The Ormsby Chevrolet company staged a spectacular firework display to introduce the new Chevrolet drawing thousands to their showroom. A mock roof blaze prompted a call to the central fire department while spectators viewed the stunt and later flooded into the showroom to see the car. Company head L. B. Ormsby boasted that over 6,000 visitors have come since the December 17 announcement and that more than 300 orders have been placed in 80 days, with expectations of rising sales in 1093.

Chevrolet Ormsby Chevrolet L. DB. Ormsby Ormaby Chevrolet Company St. Mary's University Ormsby Ormaby Jeder Ghevralen Mir

Ford Car Sales Lead In Six Year Period Report

Ford passenger cars outsold all other makes from January 1927 to October 1932, totaling 4,001,364 units versus 4,905,827 for its main rival. Raymond Woodward of Morgan Woodward Auto cites a 25.4 percent lead in share despite Ford production pausing at times.

Ford Ford Motor Company Asa Snnania Morgan- Woodward Auto Company Remipetitor, and & Lota

New Fisher Guild Contest Promises New Handicraft Project

Detroit announces a fresh Fisher Body Craftsman Guild contest replacing the Napoleonic quad model for the third consecutive year. Entry deadlines shift to July 1, 1833 for coaches, with a new project to be introduced next fall. Awards total more than a hundred prizes including six $5000 University scholarships.

Detroit Mich Boyz United States Canada Craftsman's Guild Finlal Fisher W .A. Fisher

Plans for Public School Yard Improvements Announced

Roger Stokes of the San Antonio board of education outlines enhancements to school yards. Projects include extending a tennis court at Enerson, building an assembly ground at Lance, playground repairs at San Antonio Technical School, asphalt paving, Fenwick sidewalks and flag pole base, Graebner Tran hoe, Agnes Cotton, and Phyllis Wheatley sidewalks curbs and grate boxes.

Roger Stokes San Antonio Board of Education Enerson Lance San Antonio Technicn School Fenwick Graebner Tranhoe Agnes Cotton Phyllis Wheatley

Ford Sales Record Cited by Ford Motor Co

Ford sales from January 1927 to October 1931 totaled 4,001,384, well ahead of its nearest competitor at 3,705,627 and the total for all makes at 15,181,824. Ford held 26.4 percent of all car sales over six years despite two production halts for Model A and 8 horsepower changes.

Ford Motor Company Henry J. Burett Howton Ford Snes United States

Rogers Winter Gardens Farms New Land Project Near Encinal

Rogers Winter Gardens Farms signs a contract to develop an Altimore tract near Encinal on Highway 2. The project, owned by John H. and Genie Rogers of Fort Worth, with A Stuart and Edgar L. Asyck involved, spans land development experience in Rio Grande Valley. A town site on Highway 2 will be Stuart City with offices at 616 Press National Bank building, San Antonio.

Rogers Winter Gardens Farms Llewellen and Botton Altimore Encinal Highway No Winter Garden Farms John H. and Genie Rogers Fort Worth A. Stuart Stuart and Morgen Edgar L. Asyck Albert Lea Minn I. T Liewelln C. A. Ballon Rio Grande Valley Asis Highway No. 2 San Antonio Stuart City Press National Bank

Silber Announces Office Move to Pecan Street

Silber and partners announce the removal of their offices to 1012 West Pecan Street. The firm lists contact number as Fannin Pee2, signaling relocation details for clients and associates.

Silber Paul Ci Bilber End Company Enalr Sterephone numPee

Giant Aircraft Has Drug Store

Fragmented OCR text mentions giant aircraft and a drug store with garbled phrases about competition and energy sector. Readable elements reference Amer and Row prime but lack coherent events, dates, or names to establish a clear news item.

Giant Aircraft

WAR PAYMENT DISTURBANCE VERY SLIGHT

In spite of gloomy forebodings about security commodity and foreign exchange markets when the December 35 war debt payments were made the occasion created a minimum disturbance last week says J B Parkinson president of the National Securities Service Inc Trading is light as the market awaits clarification of Washington's legislative outlook Prices fluctuated midway in the October December range and held above triple bottom levels indicating confidence in values with business resisting usual recession pressures. As constructive legislation is enacted in the next two months the seasonal decline should reverse and pickup in industry is expected for the first 1983 quarter

J.B. Parkinson National Securities Service, Inc Milam Washington

Alamo National Homes Offer Renters New Ownership Plan

The Alamo National company promotes a liberal home budget plan for San Antonio renters. Under Joe Caldwell, the plan combines monthly payments covering principal interest taxes and insurance and matures in eight years. Homes are reconditioned and ready, with inspections at multiple local addresses.

Alamo National Company San Antonio Joe Caldwell Caldwell Ostrom Irive Mistletoe Avenue Taft Boulevard Steves Avenue Arlinson Court Suet Chicago Boulevard Mr. Caldwell

Jerome Harris Diploma Winner in Low Mood Studies

Jerome Harris of Prank brothers receives a tongue-in-cheek diploma from the School of Low Mood. The certificate, dated January 1, 1033, credits him with completing a two year course in economic low mood and overcoming market woes while dodging bulls and bears.

Jerome Harris Prank Brothers Thas Justiite

University Plans Big Observatory

A university announces plans for a large observatory to be built by the state university system. The project includes a dome around 82 feet in diameter and a tall tower with substantial mounting to support astronomical instruments. Details are tentative as the plan works through approvals.

Cite la McDonalf Malvesuity of Texas Ates Soporeta

Kahn Oil Co appoints Veedol distributors in San Antonio region

The Kahn Oil Company led by president Mol. A. Kahn announces Veedol distributors for San Antonio and its territory. Veedol, refined with modern methods from Bradford Pennsylvania crude, promises pure oil with carbon-free performance, heat resistance, and cold-start reliability. Tide Water Oil Sales promotes Veedal lubricants as high quality and widely available at top filling stations and garages.

Kalm OU Company Une San Antonio Bari Roosevelt Avenue Texas Kahn Oi] Company Mol. A. Kahn Puble Veedol Ban Antonie Veedo Bradford Pennsylvania Tide Water Oil Sales Corporation Pennsylvania Oil Tide Water Oil Ealer Corporation Admiral Byrd U. S Tide Water O l Sales Corporation

Downtown Dealer Orders Big Chevrolet Stock

Milam Chevrolet of 401 North Presa Street says its management placed large advance orders for the new 1933 Chevrolet. General manager Marcus B. Clark reports unprecedented early interest and rapid showroom turnover, with crowds during the week surpassing weekend influx as San Antonio buyers snap up the cars.

Milam Chevrolet Company North Plares Street Chevrolet San Antonio Acs Colume Marcus B. Clark Ten Chavrolet Mr. Glark

Brewery Expansion Forecast in Cuauhtemoc Plant

Senor Bade, general manager, says Cuauhtemoc brewery holds 180 million bottles in storage with capacity to produce 1.5 million bottles daily. The plant plans aging for three months and a potential output of about 2,000,000 bottles daily for six months. The operation represents a 15 million dollar investment and 1500 workers. Jose Zambrano visited San Antonio to study merchandising.

Atocnge Ab Cerveceris Casablemos 3. A America Senor Don Francisco G. Bade Suda United States Goda Cuauhtemoc Carla Blanca Bohemia Seda Jesus E. Zambrano Gerveceria Cuauhtemoc San Antonio

Marriage Decline and Divorce Increase in 1931

The United States recorded 1,060,000 marriages in 1931, a 6.1 percent drop from 1930, while divorces rose to 183,896, up 4.1 percent. The Commerce Department released the figures via a news release, contrasted by reports of mosquito repellent stock in New York stores and related tests.

United States Newsia Department of Commerce New York

Conoco Travel Bureau Links Free Tours to Travelers

Conoco Travel Bureau, run by Continental Oil, reports vast reach with a red white and green touring bus touring America. Marshall Dunn notes the program has planned 130000 trips and issued 145000 passports through September. The service helps motorists by sending road maps and de tours and is open to all travelers regardless of distance.

Conoco Travel Bureau San Antonio Conoco Continental Benger Rocky Mountain Linhaudi Red Triangle If & mm Bureau Virginia Shensudosh Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico Mt. Ranier Washington Minnesota Armiland Coneco Dana Hesta Mr. Dang Hua Party I. M. Campbell G. J. Brothers C. Wr Me W. &. Lowry Ban Abronto John Richards C, A, Watson E. la Rose The Grayhug Ol Company

Eating Late at Night Old Myth

Dr. Lafayette B Mendel of Yale and Dr. Mary Bwarky Rose of Columbia lead experts in the so called fourth meal for children and adults. Recent nutrition studies question the notion of midnight snacking and its effects on digestion and sleep.

Lafayette B. Mendel Blering School of Medicine Yale University Mary Bwarky Rose Columbia University Uve Mesért

Lift Lipstick Ban in Soviet Russia

In a terse Soviet era note readers report a lift of a cosmetics ban as authorities signal changes. Citizens observe the shift amid ongoing cultural controls and state led consumer adjustments marked by official pronouncements.

Soviet Russia

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