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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1937

Page

17

Recreation Seminar Opens Monday by National Recreation Board

A four week eight hour course on the recreation field is offered by the National Recreation Board training institute and opens Monday. The program is sponsored by YM YWCA Go AL Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Jewish Women’s Council United Latin Brotherhood and other groups. It aims to teach the value of leisure and its relation to home church school county and community agencies.

National Recreation Board Archdiocesan Council of Gathule Slis Jevish Wenn Vsagenite United Latin Brotestan Elf School County Vearest Agehcies

Showers and O'Brien Quit Came Job

In Austin on February 3 Governor Alice appointed A R Wood as chairman of the state game fish and oyster commission and Jesus Showers of Vernon and We Amarillo as members, succeeding Jack O Brien and others. Showers and O Brien resigned after a two hour dispute with the governor and a shift in leadership, prompting talk of further resignations and a planned new meeting to consider Tucker’s hearing.

Austin Alice A. R. Wood i Jesus Showers Vernon Jack O Brien San Antonio Showers O'Brien Fort Worth Jessit State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Jack O'Brien Whit Showers Murrell Buckner Dallas Democratic Cutsar Xleberg Will J. Tucker Ceneal Ceummniseien Ous Vilver Alfred Port Worth Nizal Camas McDaniel O Brien Hal Teck Ttg Shan Calonel Buckner O'lillen Mark O'Brien Tucker

Reward Offered for Kidnap Slayer in Seattle Times Ad

Federal agents, pursuing the Charles N Son kidnapping and slaying, published a puzzling advertisement in the Seattle Times inviting the kidnapper to surrender. The notice was directed to "Mable" 25, part of a bizarre set of "Mable-Aunt" ads used by Dr. W. W. Mattfox of Tacoma in negotiations with the suspect.

Mattson Sesttle Charles N Son Hslaying Seattle Times Kidnaver Mable W. W. Mattfox Tacoma

Pope Works Through Pain Despite Reappearing Illness

Pope Pius continues to work amid renewed pain. He met Cardinal Pacelli and other officials including Laurenti and Pizzardo, in a brief audience at the Vatican as health remains fragile. Treasury figures released show receipts at $17.47 million for mid-February with total year receipts $2.4109 billion and gross debt at $4.948 billion.

Pope Pius Cardinal Pacelli Wavediver Laurenti Sacred Rites Mer Giuseppe Pizzardo Congregation of Estraardi Naty Treasury Washington Ures Aily SUGAZ

Goodyear Plant Closed After Worker Upheaval

Akron Ohio February 3 1949 the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Haley plant No 2 shut down amid a dispute in which workers allegedly ejected Vice President C Slusser and a public relations official after demanding dues be paid to the United Rubber Workers. A line of homes appears in the classified section.

Goodyear Akron Ohlo Goodyear Tire Tubbercom Haley C. ©. Slusser Ice Building L. E. Taed Sid Susser Anoles Wom Pa Mab Te Jan United Rubber Workers

Oil Paintings by Saul Raskin Exhibit at Temple Beth El

An exhibition of watercolors, etchings and oil paintings by Saul Raskin opens Tuesday at Temple Beth El community center on Ashby Place. The show is free and runs through February 12 with a lecture at 8 p.m. Tuesday as part of the “Jewish Art and Artists” program.

Saul Raskin Temple Beth-El Oy Ashby Place Raskin

Seven in custody as police break up cat prowling ring

Police arrested seven suspects, including one woman, in a statewide cat prowling ring. Detectives R. R. Lowe and Special Officer Leo Berger nabbed four men late Tuesday after suspicions arose about the group. The seized goods were linked to thefts.

R. R. Lowe Leo Berger

Lynching Inquiry Opens in Alabama

A state investigation into the lynching of an unnamed 28 year old black farm hand began as authorities probe the mob action in Abbeyville. A mob of about 60 men stormed the county jail and seized the prisoner after a white man was assaulted. The victim’s bullet riddled body was found hanging from a tree near the area. Police and state officials said inquiries are ongoing to determine charges and responsibilities.

Local cars taken toward Fort Worth and Dallas

A group of men identified by authorities were arrested in Fort Worth by City Detective Tee Jones. A quantity of property believed to be stolen was recovered and is being investigated as part of an ongoing case.

Fort Worth Dallas Tee] Jones

Hedge Bandit Robberies Reported Near Homes

Shaw of 620 North Morea street was held up early Wednesday by a lone bandit who sprang from a hedge and, with two pistols, robbed him of 70 dollars as he entered his home. A second pistol robbery targeted Albert Najara at New Mexico and South Laredo streets, taking 2 dollars near Du zazoo and Concho streets Tuesday night.

Shaw North Morea Albert Najara New Mexico South Laredo du Zazoo Concho

Renover Tosh Announces Quick Pet Care Light Upgrade

A brief KTLA message from Renover Tosh promotes a faster pet care method using a light upgrade. The free announcement outlines improved particle care and faster topics for readers and pet owners.

Renover Tosh KTLA Torad

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