Walter Napier Named 6 Ofc President Of San Antonio Chamber
Walter P. Napier, longtime San Antonio banker and civic leader, was elected Friday as president of the chamber of commerce at a meeting in the Gunter hotel. He succeeds Richard Gill and will also serve with D A Powell as first vice president Al Buchannan as second vice president and Charles B Becker as treasurer. Napier has led Alamo National bank since 1928 and has past roles in the Canopus club and chamber executive committee. He pledged to serve with dedication and to meet the duties of the office.
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Walter P. Napier
San Antonio
Chamber of Commerce
Richard Gill
Gunter Hotel
D. A. Powell
Public Service Company
al Buchannan
Charles B. Becker
Great American Life Insurance Company
Napier
Iife
Alamo National Bank
Canopus Club
Napler
49 000 to Attend L A Conventions in 1939
About 49 000 delegates are planned for 74 conventions in San Antonio in 1939. C E Latimer, chair of the chamber of commerce conventions committee, said each delegate will spend roughly $10 daily in the city. Major events include the Methodist General Missionary council in January and the Baptist Convention of Texas in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
San Astonio
C. E
Latimer
Chamber of Commerce
Methodiat General Missionary Council
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Grand Commander
Knights Templar ‘of Texas
Travelers’ Protective Association of America
Texas Grand Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
State Medical Association
British Ship Mirupano Hit by Franco Bombs at Valencis
The British vessel Mirupano suffered heavy damage in an insurgent air raid on Valencis harbor. A direct hit wrecked the bridge and deck. shrapnel pierced the starboard side. All crew sought shelter ashore and none were hurt.
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Madrid
Mirupano
Valencis
He Gets New, Better Job With New Year
George Gabriel of 1217 Wyoming Street looks forward to a fresh start as he shifts from a substitute clerk to a regular clerk at the post office on January 1. He anticipates a happy New Year with the new position.
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George Gabriel
Wyoming Street
Post Office
Gambler Ring In Death Quest In Hollywood
Investigators probed the death of Weldon L. Irwin age 49 shot in his new Hollywood sedan near Hollywood Boulevard. Detectives questioned two women and several men linked to Irwin in recent ventures as they sought three alleged big shot gamblers who supposedly pressed him for thirty thousand dollars months earlier. Irwin owned Marongo lodge near Palm Springs once favored by stars and wealthy travelers as desert meeting ground.
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Hollywood
Des
Gambiers
Palm Springs
Weldon L. Irwin
Hollywood Boulevard
Irvin
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Walter Napier
OFC
Beacon
Kers
Real Coli
Pat Sears
Sears. Roebuck and CO
Sears
Holland
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