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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1950
Page
4
Magnificent color paintings from the Bible accompany stories they illustrate in The American Weekly magazine. Beginning Sunday, the Lent series runs in the Sunday issue of this publication with special Bible scrapbook ready for readers.
Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey 86.8 proof released by Calvert Pimmers Corp New York City. Product label highlights grain neutral spirits and premium status aimed at discerning drinkers.
A watercolor titled Cotton Gin by Feld from Mars Ceull Lang Casebies received high acceptance from the Water Color Society. The piece was showcased at the Littlehélise School of Art in Texas during the Wake Calor society exhibit, reflecting strong support from the art community.
Washington reports another World War II veterans life insurance dividend will come in 1951. About 65 percent of the new special dividend is planned for the first six months, with the remainder by year’s end, while annual dividends may begin in years with a surplus. The current $2.86 billion dividend stems from 1940 to 1948 policy issues for 16.5 million veterans.
Herbert G. Wheeler superintendent and EN Vega agent will represent National Life and Accident Insurance at a traders convention in New Orleans February 23. They led the state in their group on sales for 1949. Wheeler has 13 years with the company and Vega eight years.
A one day Insect Control School will be held February 15 in the city health department auditorium. Presented by the Texas State Department of Health and the city health department, the program features E C Nelson and Phillip N Albright among others. Topics include diseases transmitted by flies, fly identification, and fly control as well as rodent diseases and typhus control with several state and federal officials participating.
Evelyn West, famed hubba hubba star of stage radio and screen, returns to San Antonio for a one week engagement at the Rocking M Dude ranch. She recently played at Copacabana in Chicago and 400 Club in St. Louis.
Mayor White will host an afternoon rehearsal for his budding recording career as the first Everstate record is cut, a folk song with details to be announced later. Texas Top Hands provide music for the mayor’s inaugural singing effort, with Joni Currie reporting strong public interest and 200 San Antonians seeking to buy the future release. Currie is assembling an orchestra for classical pieces, aided by the musicians union, while Cardinal Spellman urges unity against Communism in a separate feature urging faith in America.
The Supreme Court upheld Congress power to limit shipments of refined sugar from Puerto Rico to the mainland in a decision noted for its stance against rendering relief from what the court called the crudities of experimental economic regulation. Justice Franksfurter delivered the opinion, with Justice Blick concurring and Justice Douglas not participating.
In Criminal District Court Joe C. Parkins faces trial for stabbing Connie Ramos 23 of 111 Why St. Feb 1. Ramos testified Tuesday that she was injured at her home during the incident and has since recovered. Parkins testified his knife wounds were accidental after Ramos allegedly grabbed his hand while he cleaned his nails. He previously said he was sentenced to four years for murder in 19a and has been on probation about 18 years.
A public notice lists 652 persons seeking chest X rays and details seven stations operating this week including ILE B store at 410 N New Brachels, Agnes Colton school, Edgewnat school, Cypress rt area, Mom Ont store, Ago Hightarad, Texar county Courthouse, Matn ptaza, CUY Howth dent, and 128 Wy Conmiree st. The grand total to date is 84 708 with schedule Tuesday through Friday and Saturday availability noted.
Bids for an administration building at Texas A and I College Kingsville were to be opened at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Anthony hotel. The quarterly board meeting was in progress all day with Dr. E. H. Poteul, college president, present.
Police report two men hurled stones at the Alameda theater sign for two Jesters on a Monday night. Off duty officer Tom Chavez Jr. saw the stones from a roof across the street as the attackers fled before officers searched the area.
Mueller clinics use ultra violet therapy to prep the scalp for physical and chemical treatments. The procedure aims to stimulate blood flow and begin addressing scalp disorders while reducing sub-surface bacteria. The trichologist in charge administers the rays and oversees each step, backed by a seasoned team.
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