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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1936
Page
3
Reports from the border indicate a nationwide strike threat in Monterrey as agitators plan street marches and demonstrations to press a general walkout. Unions are mobilizing while business leaders and labor figures seek a peaceful settlement amid warnings of potential disruption.
San Antonio events fill a busy week with engagements and receptions. Mr. and Mrs. E P Bakers entertain after a rehearsal for Miss Caroline Treacear and Enos Boyles Baker. guests include Rexford Cobby and Howard Pardue luncheon guests. Miss Rosalie Espy to wed John Marshall Robison Jr at 121 East Woodlawn. Pan American Round Table programs at the St Anthony Hotel feature Luis Castro and Mrs McMahon. Socials also note guest arrivals, a Bright Show luncheon, and a Pioneers Lancers dance at the Plaza hotel.
The procurement division of the WIA admitted about 60 workers, mostly women, stayed to 10 p.m. for six weeks, totaling 9300 unpaid overtime hours. J Wilson Armstrong, district director, said the government will not pay overtime, yet the work needed to be done. Armstong added 40 to 30 staff in the last 30 days as overtime continues.
Seven days of plays dramatize the clash of Catholicism and Communism and were submitted to a drama contest sponsored by the Catholic Youth Leadership union. Plays presented free during general weeks. The school winning the $59 prize will send a delegate to the union convention in St. Louis summer. The union also approved a Catholic Burial Justice club and a Writers class, per Rev. Herbert G. Kramer.
Postmaster Dan Quill announced on Tuesday that applications are open for the Rendolon field postmaster position. Residents of San Antonio or Converse aged 21 to 68 may apply at the local post office, as the former postmaster FB A Vordenbaum received a five year sentence for embezzlement at EJ Renouport federal reformatory.
Theft charges allege Es trada and Rodriguez stole eight automobiles during December 23 to January 31. Court records show detectives Hice and Brive filed the complaints in Justice of the Peace Cortigan's court. addresses are unlisted.
A dance sponsored by the Girls' Academic Jeapon will be held at 8 PM Friday at the Wootlaan Lake Recreation Building. The event invites local students and the community to attend a social evening with music and refreshments.
General Frank M. Andrews, commander at General Headquarters Air Force, will address the Kelly Field graduating class on February 15. Aerial review shifts to 9:20 a.m. from 8 p.m. and post theater graduation events begin at 8:15 a.m. Chaplain Martin opens, Col. Fickel introduces, diplomas issued by General Andrews, with nine officers and 65 cadets set to graduate, one cadet killed in a prior accident. A new class of nine officers and 65 cadets reports February 21 from Randolph Field, with flying training to start March 7. Cadets must report by 8:30 a.m. for the serial review sequence and flight displays.
Washington reports gold stock at 910 billion dollars shrinking as Morgenthau says banks secured licenses to stop 5 million in gold to France and Helland. Inflation worries drive talk of printing currency to pay bonuses and farm subsidies while experts warn momentum may grow if export licenses broaden. Treasury says export licensing could continue if exchange mechanisms stay undisturbed.
An advertisement touts TENEX as a cure for burning itching skin disorders including athlete’s foot eczema and body rashes. Promises relief from itching within eight days with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied and claims easy application without bandages. Available at drug stores in the area.
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