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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1938

Page

3

Mexico quiet after border fighting

Clashes between armed bands and Mexican authorities left four dead and at least two wounded. Governor Gomez blamed the Doragos for stirring unrest. Mysterious trucks and cross border tension prompted reinforcements as 3500 rounds of ammunition were seized and patrols strengthened.

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Auto License Registration Drive In Bexar County

Clerks in the Bexar County tax assessor’s office worked long hours issuing tag tax receipts as a major registration drive runs from February 1 to March 3. About 3000 automobiles in the county are slated for registration during the period.

Bexar Teclor

Post office receipts rise 10 percent in January 1938

Postmaster Dan Quilt reports January 1938 postal receipts up 10 percent from January 1937. January receipts total $118,048.71, while January 1937 figure stood at $108,610.20.

Dan Quilt Tursday

School Bond Vote Counts Across Precincts Amid Debates

A sprawling list details voting on school bond issues across numerous precincts and schools including Collins Gardens Harriman Briscoe Irving Junior and San Antonio area polls. The precinct notes show counts and locations such as North Zebmora Morales West Commerce Main Ave and Agnes Colton while referencing specific polling sites and district routes.

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Hollers Wins Hat on School Election

Hollers wins a narrow majority in the school bond election as board members debate timing and outcomes. Dr. Hollers and Youngblood clash over measures while observers note officials tabulating returns amid disputed early forecasts. England's legal year runs from March 25 to March 25, with brief mention of calendar notes and advertisements.

Hollers Midasives I Chal Youngblood Bet Vollervs Br. Hollers Dean

Five School Bond Votes Fared Better

The article notes most bond elections historically pass, with six bonds approved by the school board records, except for a recent defeat. It cites voters approving bonds in 1819, 1922, 1829, and others, amid chaotic archival wording. The San Antonio Independent School District formed in 1098.

San Antonio Independent School di

Evangelist Joyner Plans Baptist Revivals in Texas Cities

Rev. W. H. Joyner, evangelist for the Baptist General Convention, will conduct revival services in Spearman Richland Springs Panhandle Houston and San Antonio next Tuesday. The tour aims to revive faith across multiple Texas communities with a schedule announced by church organizers.

W. H. Joyner Williamy Oh. Dosner Baptist General Convention Spearman Richland Springs Pan Houston San Antonio

Farmers to present debt problems to county committee

Dexay county farmers and creditors are invited to file problems with the county farm debt adjustment committee. They will meet with SM Crutchfield, district FDA supervisor, in Jury Room No. 2 at the courthouse Monday morning. Bexar county committeemen Tipton and Claude Arnold are named for contact.

Dexay County SM. Crutchfield FDA Bexar County MO. Tipton Insurance Building Claude S. Arnold

Three Civil Service Jobs Open in Federal Agency

Three federal positions announced by the Civil Service Commission on Tuesday. They include agronomists for soil conservation at junior and associate levels with salaries around 2400, and junior scientific aid roles in the Bureau of Animal Industry. Applications available in room 118 of the San Antonio post office.

Es Curil Service Commission Agronomists Sell Conservation Sebo Anid Bureau of Animal Industry San Antonio

Election workers await pay as board delays action

Election workers were ready for pay on Tuesday but the school board acted slowly after defeat of a school tax increase. Dr J P Hollers said a board meeting would likely be held Friday to pass returns and authorize pay. Each worker earns 3 dollars a day plus overtime. a box reported late and a judge at a polling box is paid for bringing it in. If polling places are four miles or more from the school board office, mileage allowances to union units rise to 2 dollars.

Gond Isaues J. P. Hollers School Board Wile Pry Unio

Aliens Go to Laredo Under U S Marshal Escort

A group of nineteen aliens, three from San Alemonzo, were taken to Laredo by deputy U.S. marshal C K Schafer on Tuesday. They were to be transported across the border.

Laredo C.K. Schafer U.S. Maranas San Alemonzo

Teachers Shun Trustee Vote In San Antonio Election

Oscar Miller principal of Horace Mann Junior School notes teachers' council will likely abstain from the trustee election. Three trustees will be elected, one man and two women, with the council expected to refrain. Miller says teachers will cooperate with the board to provide the best educational system with available funds. Financial independence ad follows.

Oscar Miller Horace , Mann Junior School Miller Teachers’ Council Temelnlao Mentay Miler Saie San Anlanto Whll J Board of Education

Sound approach to solving unemployment through industrial science

The passage defines the application of science to industry as a means to create new products and better processes, reducing costs to broaden access, increase employment, and raise national wealth. It frames scientific advancement as both a solution to unemployment and an opportunity for growth.

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