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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1947

Page

9

A Rabbi 11 Years Dies

Rabbi Arthor Ginzler, 79, of Rodlei Shalom, died Tuesday at his home in San Antonio after 11 years in the city. Funeral by Roy Akers to Cairns for burial. Born in Ainstein Hungary, survived by wife Frances and children Harald Samuel in Los Angeles Maurice M in Boston Emanuel M in Detroit, daughters FE H Gassman Detroit Nathan Rubenstein Los Angeles Anna Grace Ginzler, five grandchildren, and Sol Roth brother-in-law in Columbus.

Arthor Ginzler Rodlei Shalom W. Locust St Roy Akers Cairns Ofin Ainstein-Hungary San Antonio Frances Ginzler Harald Samuel Gingler Los Angeles Maurice M Gingler Boston Emanuel M. Ginzler Detroit FE. H. Gassman Nathan Rubenstein Anna Grace Ginzler Sol Roth Co Jurmbus

Mexico Deputies to Weigh Gaming Powers

In Mexico City deputies weigh a bill on federal control of all forms of gambling. The measure follows unanimous Senate approval and shifts from centralized control in the federal district and territories to national oversight under a constitutional amendment.

Mexico City Dec Chamber of Deputies Senate Federal District

Furnishings and appliances sale listing with various brands

A dense catalog style notice detailing electric ranges, refrigerators, mantelpieces, fur garments, and other household goods for sale. It lists prices, brands, and notes on delivery or conditions, with scattered product descriptions and promotional lines typical of a late era newspaper classifieds page. The item mix includes home appliances, furs, musical instruments, and miscellaneous household hardware.

Abandoned Classified Ad Fragments Highlighting Machinery and Goods

A jumble of catalog style notices shows used tools tractors farm equipment record players and appliances for sale among motor parts and repairs. The ad list includes suppliers like PROMPT and ef ce nil Vere ant aliam pot ani i presnanteed and Alamo Auction Co with references to conveyors gas ranges refrigerators and washing machines.

Prin Actaire Gurtanler Malm Halli C Techilre Sae Wamnies Gomaine Davin Meastuahini Witng Saprson Aanworth Aegn Yadin-Phonographe Lip Tge Edgar Dokaw Floride Fujian Sewline Alamo Auction CO Barker Conoly Supply Co Hava St. Bovavi Alec Alan Rlert Plana Iyona Apawe Ig Aed Sig Ita Hevaton

Fragmented ad jumble hints at farm equipment and services

A garbled clipping mentions Magnolia, Harrod, Laredo, and Briggs Stratton tools, plus farm tractors, but the text is unreadable. It references wearing prices, a December clearance, and installation of Butane systems. Entities include Magnolia and Farmall. The overall item appears to be a fragmented classified ad.

Contractor Bid Proposals and Early 1942 Texas Notice

The document outlines contractor bid proposals for a highway project in Texas with area details in Travis, Williamson, and adjacent counties. It references the Texas State Highway Commission, posting dates, and bid submission deadlines, noting the area near Santer and Green counties and the inclusion of group bids with specific mileages and rates. It also lists signatories and affiliations, including firms and individuals connected to the project and public notices regarding bid openings and conditions.

Speculation In Meal Hits West Side Restaurants

West Side restaurant owners complain of a price jump in corn meal. Wholesale prices hovered around 73 cents, retailing not to exceed 74 cents for 10 pounds, while local mill owners claim small, frequent shifts. Pedraza for wholesale firms says pricing remains at 73 cents. Jerry Seawell of Litarty Mills notes a price rise but only by a few cents.

S Who Gall Jor Pedraza Sala He Jerry Seawell Arty Mills

New York Butter Prices Jump After Trading Resumes

Wholesale prices of all butter trades on the New York mercantile exchange rose sharply as trading resumed after a suspension caused by transportation difficulties. Grade AA butter advanced about 2 1/2 cents to around 9.92 1/2 cents a pound.

New York Dev. AU New York Mercantile Exchange

Southern Pacific freight hits peacetime record in 1947

Ban Francisco December 30. Southern Pacific carried its largest peacetime freight load in 1947. AL T. Mercier, president, announced in a yearend statement that about 2,900,000 carloads of freight were moved, up 100,000 from the previous peacetime record in 1946.

Ban Francisco Southern Pacific AL T. Mercier

Bank Bandit Suspect Sought Near Temple to Austin

San Antonio police hunted a bank bandit and his female companion after a December 23 Bremond State Bank robbery of 12000. A surviving robber was seen leaving Helion near Temple around 11 50 a m heading south toward Austin. One bandit was killed during the robbery. the suspect was armed and considered dangerous.

San Antonio Bremond Helion Temple Austin

Blast Burns 25 in Boston

Twenty five persons were burned or injured by flying glass after underground explosions in Boston downtown last night. Manhole covers were tossed high, store fronts and office windows blown out as rubble filled a busy square. Fire officials said the injuries were to firemen prying open manhole covers, with none seriously hurt and about twenty admitted to hospital.

Boston

Houston VA Called on Carpet by Congressman Thomas

Houston veterans from the University of Houston urged action against the Houston regional Veterans Administration office. H. A. Burns Claude Hughes and Ansel Gray delivered a petition claiming inefficiency and requesting removal of Houston office manager Leon P. Howell and any administrator found to be derelict after investigation.

Houston The Veterans Administration Albert Thomas University of Houston H. A. Burns Claude Hughes Ansel Gray Thomas Leon P. Howell Treavene

Rising Prices Stop Asked by Speaker Marlinson

Boston December 30 House Speaker Joseph W Marlinson of Massachusetts urged unselfish cooperation among President Truman the Republican-led Congress and the people to curb rising inflation He called for a united peace time effort to defeat the inflation menace.

Boston House Joseph W. Marlinson Mass Truman Congress America Martin Massachusetts Women's Republican Club Executive

Extras Out At Postoffice

Last of the temporary Christmas employees of the San Antonio postoffice have been discharged. Festminster Dan Quill said Tuesday the $35 temporary clerks were paid a total of 725.01 dollars. To be paid Wednesday are 285 temporary main carriers whose pay will average higher than the clerks. Also to be paid are 1 mail handler, 15 garage men and by mechanics and 21 special delivery men employed during the holiday rush.

San Antonin Postoffice Festminster Dan Quill

Bar in L A To Pick Judge

The San Antone Bar association will meet to elect a special judge for a six month term to preside over the 73rd District Court during the illness of Judge John F Onion. Delos Finch has served on the bench since Onion was stricken last summer. The association will meet again at 6 p m Saturday to elect officers for the ensuing year.

San Antone Bar Agsn Win Robert W. B. Terrell 73Rd District Court John F Pete” Onion Onion Delos Finch Bar Association Terrell

Watch Him He's Drunk New Year's Eve Driving Warning

New Year’s eve motorists across the country were warned to watch for drunk drivers as Ned E Dearborn of the National Safety Council urged precautions to reduce the expected 175 deaths in the period from 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve to midnight. In Madrid, Agus tin Zorca Sanchez and Ibacas Nunez Hacas, labeled top Spanish Communists, were executed according to an official announcement.

Chicago Dee Ned E. Dearborn National Safety Council Madrid Agustin Zorca Sanchez Spain Ibacas Nunez Hacas

Winter Weather Expands Southward Across Nation

A blast of extreme cold moved south from the northern United States on Tuesday, with temperatures plunging below 20 below zero in northern Minnesota and subzero readings in northern New York New England Manitoba and the Dakotas. Forecasts warned of much colder conditions for Wisconsin Missouri Kansas and Nebraska Tuesday night into Wednesday.

Jnation New York North New England Man Lana Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin Missouri Jows Kansas Nebraska

Four Knife Bandits Slash Man and Steal 35 Dollars

Edmond Echlekamp at El mendorf lake reports four knife armed men attacked him Tuesday. The bandits robbed his wallet containing 35 dollars. He is listed in serious condition at Santa Rosa hospital with multiple wounds. Names of the quartet not clearly recovered.

Edmond Echlekamp San Lidist Elmendorf Lake Santa Rosa Hospital

Holiday traffic deaths near 100 in Texas forecast

AUSTIN Dec 30 UPI Department of public safety expects Texas holiday traffic fatalities to exceed earlier estimates of 134 for the period from December 19 through New Year’s Day. Three deaths were reported today, bringing the tally on highways up to about 60.

Austin UPI Department of Public Safety Dlate Texas

TB Board Seeks 65000 for Tuberculosis Work

County Commissioners hear plea from Melrose Holmgreen board chairman for 65000 to cover 1948 tuberculosis program costs. He notes 1948 county share of 85000 city 884000 Alamo Heights 3000 and 1947 tax-reduction left balance 49198. Board urges full funding amid expected rise in TB cases.

Melrose Holmgreen Holmgreen Health Department Holmareen Alamo Heights Alam

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