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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1951

Page

3

Karepe Pnip Executive's Gift at Civic Anniversary

An aged executive, Herman H. Getis of Wells & Marx, receives a ceremonial gift at a civic anniversary. The event honors his decades of service, with attendance by leaders from business, church, and civic groups in Frederickshure and beyond.

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Amateurs exhibit 13th Newspaper National Snapshots in San Antonio

A display of 82 amateur snapshots from the thirteenth annual Newspaper National Snapshots contest will run at the San Antonio public library from April 4 to 12. The event, organized by The Light, honors winners from 167 participating newspapers with $10,600 in prizes and four main classes babies and children youths and adults scenes and rural life and animal life.

T ' Phree San Antonio Gopan Slonsorg the Light APS Bach Tneir Deas Kenneth L. Wilse Seattle Natlhoids Snapstint Arette Tex Washington Duane Vinal Jidzos Wiccan Ollie Atking Iva Dunilvi Mila We Wilhans Masonan Odie Mh Edwin L. Wisherrl National Gedpraphie Somvly

Holy Hour At St. Mary's University Chapel

A midnight holy hour will be held in St Marys University chapel at 1400 p m Monday December 31 The New Year Eve thanksgiving and weep service will follow with a memorial at the Society for Saintly activity honoring St Marys and Contiak Gathuli The presiding officer is Joseph G Elewit Rev Stanjay Kus will deliver the sermon for students alumni and friends of the university

St. Mary's University Society For Ataty St.Mary's Contiak Gathuli Antonia Joseph G. Eiwit Stanjay Kus

UN Delivers Red POW Mail in Korea Swap

UN reports sending a first major batch of 81 postcards and other mail from prisoners of war to the Reds in JOM Korea. The exchange followed a UN agreement allowing POW mail via Red Cross channels. Meanwhile Mexico ships 35 tons of silver valued at 490000 to Germany for minting purposes.

Pan Mun Jom Korea Red Ware Geneva Der Germany Fox Ae

Phone Calls Set New Mark During Christmas Holiday

Paul Chitham district traffic director of Southwestern Bell notes the Christmas period set records for calls. 15111 calls were filed in 24 hours ending midnight Dec 24, exceed 1950 levels. Peak hours 9 am to 1 pm on Christmas. over 5700 calls cleared, 3718 calls were canceled due to long distance overload, yet operations remained as good as possible under the strain.

San Antonio Paul Chitham Southwestern Bell Telesphone Co Chetham Turing Chethay Soy Dee Joer Vates Chetham Sali

Baby Sets Los Angeles Record for Year Births

Evelyn, mother, and Pvt James Hy of Lassthes wood welcomed baby James Edward Leatherwood at Brooke Army Hospital. The birth marked the city’s fifth for the year, bringing total to 15,560, surpassing last year’s record. The father serves in Mecus.

James Edward Leatherwood Brooke Army Hospital Evelyn A Jom Burton Ave James Hy Lassthes

Song Writer To Wed Actress

Song writer 87 year old Ome McHugh to wed actress after meeting in Rome last week. McHugh has written numerous motion picture series and titles including Calm Love Song and Souls Broken Way.

Vr —Innnilé McHugh Wwlei Arnerlesn Mehugh Baty

Republican Says Truman Could Win

Republican congressman from Michigan asserts President Truman could win if the election were held today. He indicates strong support for Truman in Michigan and predicts Republican rivals would face a tough fight against the incumbent.

Truman Washington, D.C Trumaai Ciawfan Michigan

Cocke Designs Joske Project in San Antonio Firm Leader

Cocke, famed San Antonio architect, designed Joske's present store and the new Joske building now under construction. A UT Austin alum, he earned a BS in architecture and studied at MIT, shaping city landmarks and leading Texas architectural groups. He serves on the state board of Architectural Examiners and is senior partner at Cocke Rowman Yorke.

Seas of Math Ayinue University of Texas Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corkylaw Yarmother American Texas Institutes of Architects Architectural League of New York City Texas Sov Eiety of Architects Ke Algo Architectural Doxaminers San Antonio Cocke Aso Cocke, Rowman and Yorke Aveniec Wiral Marlingin Hal Wnorlus Cane Ifoneus

Walkout Not Planned by Boeing In Wichita

Chadwick president of Local No. 824 of the International Association of Machinists says no walkout is planned at Boeing in Wichita. He mentions receiving a telegram from Nathan Feine singer chair of the wage stabilization board asking for a pattern walkout until hearings are conducted.

Wichita Kan Josh We. Chadwick Jocal No International Association of Machinists Bowleg Tay Chadwich Nathan P. Feinesinger Chaimmar Wage Stabilization Board Boar

Local Ledger Sketches Boldly Mix City People and Places

A fragmented Bexar facts page highlights municipal figures in San Antonio area scenes. Mentions Jean Wilenstein at the municipal auditorium, police activity with the force, and Mr Wilson’s ranch. Names include Renest Gonzalez and Walter Shivcke with references to aviation and travel. A museum notice warns against inserting coins, and hotel figures like R. and Menger register at the Gunter, signaling social bustle and local commerce.

EDC Jean Wilenstein Municipal Auditorium Wilson Bindera Ranch Renest Gonzalez Pegry Mayo Jehson Pairbanks Alaska Pepes Walter Shivcke Sevial New York San Antonio Astillo Jastice Beverly Dills Mexico San Antonia Press R. &, Menger Blue Dunner Kereville Gunter

Educators Convene in Denver Parley With Notables

At the Denver convention of the Association of American-Lian Schank, educators and figures including Dean Ernest A Rana Very Mov Louis J Blume and Judge James Novvell attended. St Mary's University ties noted as Blume joins faba after a provincial Society of Mary meeting in St Louis.

San Antonio Denver Association of, American Lian Sehank Ernest A Rana Very Mov Louis J, Blume James 2. Novvell St. Mary’s University Blume Faba and Nervei Society of Mary St. Louis

Four Collies Seized in City Pound Seek Homes

Four collies, all from the same litter, are housed at the city pound after a mass impounding. Lt. Ferdinand Fest notes this is the largest single-breed capture he recalls. The dogs will be held longer than the usual 10 days in hopes owners claim them or they find new homes.

Ferdinand Fest Inc

Douglas Calls Eisenhower Top Favorite for Presidency

Senator Douglas said General Eisenhower is the overwhelming favorite of the American people for the presidency and predicted many Democrats would support him if he secures the Republican nomination. He referenced a suggested Democratic bid in 1952 and framed a counter to such plans.

Washington Sen Douglas D-Ln Fisenholwer

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