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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1938

Page

4

Landscaping and Terracing Cites Drought Help in San Antonio

Miss Hatfield Texas A and M college landscape gardening specialist told San Antonio readers that proper soil conditioning and terracing can curb drought damage in Sexar county. She urged planting grasses to hold moisture, terracing to conserve water, and using native shrubs to sustain soil and provide shade.

Cutart Sexar County Unis Cector Sadie Hutfler Texas A M. College San Antonio Bee Medina City Mise Hatfield Miss Hatfield Texas A. and M. Rvlen Sme Texas

Townsend Club Formed After San Antonio Meeting

A new Townsend club was organized in San Antonio on Saturday with about sixteen attendees. The event featured a talk by W. Nystran of Houston before officials from the Thirty-seventh District Court and Bexar County Court.

San Antonio Qoom Bexar Eounty Bowse W. ¥. Nystran Houston

Tulsa refinery strike tightens with extended negotiations

Tulsa Dec 4 December 4 A large refinery strike at the West Tulsa plant of a major oil firm entered its second day as workers seek longer vacations seniority rules and a new bargaining system. Police removed a crowd from gate areas while pickets and sympathizers stood nearby. About 200 remaining workers kept the plant operating and food delivery was halted by postal orders.

Tulsa Fetraleum — Corporation West Tulsa Uition Yuo Kansas City

City Leaders Report Keep Within Year Budget

City commissioners are within their $2,083,000 general fund budget after spending $1,318,705.68. The mid year report shows most expenditures through November 30 went to wages, with the jetty using far less than the annual allotment.

General Lye Walter Talsch Enis Yeac Aillerenge

New Year Festivities Planned Across San Antonio Venues

San Antonio prepares a lively year end with hotels and clubs reporting early reservations. Liquor rules tighten after midnight Saturday with 14 percent alcohol limits. police allocate 175 officers. Night sessions are scarce, and German society hosts a fancy dress event downtown. Midnight shows run across Majestic to Palace Theaters, plus a new Rocher Derby at the Municipal Auditorium and a large fireworks display at Tech Field.

Hauptsnalers Fen Kitday Eintay Corporalian Court Phil C. Shook Sudge Shook San Antonio Majestic Aslee Texas Empire Buteheaters Palace Venter Munhedial Alamo Helgtts Tite San Antonin

Contests Reward Winners in Sunday Light Pack

Readers of the Sunday Light receive cash prizes for contest entries. National and local winners are named, including Kurt A. Messner of New York and Bertha Rednell of San Diego, with diplomas and surprises awarded for outstanding submissions.

Hearst Stars and Stripes Nécision Kurt A. Messner Second Street New York Jolenek Ametier Miso Willotut Sunday Light Texas Bertha Rednell San Diego Jamen Stephens Strange George West Box Ranlry Ranlry No San Antonio Virginia Bayrman Linton Mies Bally

Amesyr Fraternity Honors E. S. Cattan

The Amesyr Fraternity named Edward Cattan outstanding member of the year for his work. He will receive a plaque from Solomon Cazseh Jr. at a Christmas party. The group also donated buckets for needy Syrian Lebanon families and hosted a forum at its den on policy affairs. Herman G. Wali spoke as the guest.

Tne Amexyr Baturdey Edward & Cattan Solomon Cazseh Jr Prunl Herman G. Wali Socal Fred Yamin Paul Milray Joe Rubildar Pel

Hal Kemp to Wed Miss Stephenson in January

New York reports Hal Kemp formerly of Deb will marry Martha Stephenson. The couple, long engaged, plan a January 23 ceremony at Miss Stephenson’s mother Mrs. Pearl Forester’s home. Kemp is said to be in Cincinnati with plans progressing for the wedding.

New York Der Martha Stephenson Hal Kemp Mavesen Miss Stephenson Pearl Forester Hal Psa Nick Gan Ahoulo

City Expenditures Show Salary Dominance in Six Month Review

The six month financial report reveals salaries lead spending across departments. Police and Fire Commissioner Phil Wright accounts show major payroll outlays, while parks, public plazas, and public affairs also push wage totals. Supplies remain a secondary expense, with notable sums in police gear and street department needs plus wage adjustments compared to last year.

Mit Ube Phil Wright Parks Secont Parks and Public Plazas Quin Department of Public Affairs Quin’é Rubiola

Republican Women Plan Dinner in San Antonio

Republican Women of San Antonio convene to organize a dinner on Friday evening in the Christian room at 3 pm. Mrs J S Peter and Mrs A L Pitagevald will speak briefly, with committee chairs listed for membership and program duties amid current agents and local courtesy.

Acpubhean Wemay Ban Antony Itl Tee

Christmas memories from a bygone era in San Antonio

Ten and Twenty Years Ago December of 197k recalls cheerful holiday scenes in San Antonio. Children visit Santa at Alamo Plaza while merchants and families exchange gifts. Amid church pageants and community events, residents recount festive meals, charitable drives, and the warmth of Christmas in the city during past decades.

North Georgia Ban Antuo Santa Claus Harry Brant Wesley Theo Lown Brant Tighe

San Antonio Public Affairs Forum Topics Agenda

A weekly Public Affairs Forum announced for San Antonians will discuss questions on the Munich Four Power Treaty the ability to conquer poverty and Texas in world affairs. The schedule lists Alphonsis Church hall Tuesday evenings and various venues through Friday with community leaders and speakers addressing education poverty and global issues.

San Antonians Satuiay Lave Munich Varty Texas Wald Ai- Tau Alphonsis Church Gazinalus A.B. Weeker Perpetual Help Burkett P.m Hotwells School Thomas Banks

YMCA Camera Club Meeting Promises Exhibits

The YMCA Camera Club schedules a Tuesday gathering with members set to exhibit work. George A Brown and other participants plan demonstrations and a group critique session.

Ymca Camera Club YOMCA Giorge A. Brown Ica Pil Meibers Feirade Wavitade

WCTU to Sponsor Fruit Juice Toast on New Year Eve

Evanston Ill Dec 24 The WCTU announces a nationwide New Year’s Eve toast using milk or fruit juice to honor Frances E Willard founder of the union. Plans were announced at the national headquarters in Evanston.

Evanston Til Lite Wouter Christian Temperance Union Frances E. Wilferd Hiechiun Harei Naional Union

San Antonians Fail to Buy 50 Million Cars in 1998

Office records show a sharp decline in new car registrations for 1997 and 1998. Total transfers in late 1937, 39,50, and 24,550 reveal a pattern despite a November 1009 motelg influx. December figures indicate 46, total 2875 for the year.

San Antellans ii Albert Vo Huth Tolat Uhig Peasenger Cis Agba

Santa Clauses reveal hard times in Christmas retail

A readable feature portrays unemployed Santas across towns as they cope with job gaps and dwindling industry. Veterans recall vaudeville fame or steady work past, while current Santas describe empty hours and the pressure to remain festive amid layoffs and shifting stores.

Santa W. T. Swain

Voliva’s Sister Is Sued for Divorce in Illinois

Wilbur Voliva’s sister in law, Gala Voliva, faced a divorce suit filed in a Waukegan circuit court. The complaint alleges misconduct, claiming Gala was found with another man in Chicago with detectives present. The case highlights a personal rift amid the Voliva family.

Waukegan Tullan Emanuelsoal Wilbur Greyn Voliva Wauykegary G&elma Chicago

Reward Offered for Killers of Warden in Texas

Governor James V Allred posts a $500 reward for information leading to the killers of Warden D R Murchison who was killed near Alive Texas on Thursday. Officials request swift cooperation from the public to solve the crime and bring those responsible to justice.

Austin Des James V. Allred Gummer D. R.murchison

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