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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1950

Page

8

Diarrhea Fatal to Baby in City Statistics Rise

The city health department reports the twelfth diarrhea death this year, a two month old victim on S Laredo Street. It marks the fifty fourth diarrhea case this year with 36 cases and 15 deaths the prior year in the same period. A second nonresident polio death occurred at Robert B Green hospital. Maria Gloria Zonigs, age 7, of Laredo, was admitted last week. A previous polio victim was from Devine. So far no licenced case has been reported in 1 Sour cases and one Acai J at his limest year.

S. Laredo St Robert B. Green Hospital Fuestay Maria Gloria Zonigs Laredo Fromm Devine

Portrait ceremony honors Gen Birkhead in Texas legislature

The 10/30 ceremony will hang Gen Claude V Birkhead portrait in the chamber amid a state capitol tribute. Gen Ernest Thompson of the 36th Division attends while Gen Walker previously had a portrait. Residents and workers from San Antonio help connect buyers and sellers.

Colc State Guards Walker Italy

Great Music Future Seen by University of Texas Professor

Dr Archir Jones of the University of Texas music department told a San Antonio Music Council meeting at the Plaza hotel that the United States is at the verge of a remarkable era in composition. He predicted American composers will rise to a level comparable to Bach and Beethoven. He described American music as a blending of about 1000 styles forming a distinct American style.

Bach Beethoven Archir Jones University of Texas Jones San Antonio

Flower Entries For Annual Battle Parade Of Flowers

Entries for the Parade of Flowers association parade are being accepted by Mrs M Richard Walker as entry chairman. Committees include Mrs Kenneth Lee patriotic section and marching units, Bs Joseph R Murphy, Mrs Jesse Jones cavalcade, and junior and senior divisions led by Mrs Verna Pagenstecher and Mrs A Kestle Ralfiayd. Theme is Parade of Far Away Tar.

Richard Walker Kenneth Lee Vara Joseph R. Murphy Jesse Jones Verna Pagenstecher A. Kestle Ralfiayd

Moore Heads Scout Council Elects Leaders for Alamo Area

The Alamo Council of Boy Scouts reelected Moore for a third term as head at the annual meeting held Monday. Dr. Arthur A. Schuck of New York spoke as scout executive. national president Walley W. Noead and regional executives Macsh Ammerman and H. W. Lewiuan attended. New officers include treasurer Oppenheimer and commissioner Sylvan, with national-emblem members named. The Silver Beaver honors were given to Paul G. Silber, Frank de Pasqual, and Henry Windraw.

Bedonshoore Tueaday Alamo Counel Arthur A. Schuck New York Cling Wag Walley W. Noead Macsh Ammerman Dallas Mlepuly H.W. Lewiuan Albert Stoves HI San Antonio George Nowotny New Braunfels M. G. Morgan Kerrville Walton, Breville, and Garfick iKlel Sepacin G. Oppenheimer Francis ©. Sylvan Cotncil Fatt Unt Beeville W. A. Dickerson Sapu Clydor

May 9 election schedule for proposed charter changes

The city commission set May 9 as the election date to vote on charter amendments establishing council manager government. Clerk J Frank Gallagher received the call schedule pointing to deadlines for poll lists by April 1 and copies of amendments 20 days before the election. The commission will publish all amendments that pass with effect June 1, 1954, after term expirations, and have warned they'd veto any mayoral objections.

Commission J. Frank Gallagher James Knight Esnight Gallagher Ijn Commissiones Uiey Teselylian

Soil Scientist Examinations Open in Seven Western States

Civil service commission announces open examinations for soil scientist with Uetreau of reclamation. Entrance salaries range from 3825 to 5860 per year. Openings in seven Western states including Texas. Additional information may be obtained at the federal building.

Uetreau of Reclamation Civil Service Commission Texas Federal

Exposition Honors Special Had to Honor Exposition

officials review a new cowboy hat design presented by Henry Berg of the Hal Corporation of America at a city coliseum event after a luncheon. A delegation from the livestock show met Berg at the airport and hotel representatives welcomed the visitors with formalities and plaques.

Berg Austin San Antone Livestock Sambieros Tion Coliseum Coy Shivers Sallickny

Visitor Finds Relief From Dandruff and Itchy Scalp

An Austin reader recalls discovering Baker's Nair Tonic and Baker's Latherist Shampoo for dandruff and itchy scalp after a Dallas visit. The testimonial cites relief and frequent use, recommending these products from local druggists, barbers, and beauty shops.

Doll Elected By Musicians In San Antonio

G Lewis von airector of music in San Antonio Schools was elected temporary chairman of the newly created Community Music Council. The one day event at Plaza hotel ballroom gathered music educators and residents from nearby towns to coordinate community music efforts.

G Lewis von San Antonio Communilty Music Council Plaza Hotel Thomas B. Portwaad Edgar Borup The American Music Conference Benjamin Bakkegard Texas University Mayor Sinus Mayor LaRue Conlon Spebsqsa Eric Sorantin Our Lady of the Lake College Attells Dickson San Antonio Federation of Music Clubs Doll

Four Sentenced On Guilty Pleas In County Court

Four individuals pled guilty Tuesday before Judge C J Matthews in County Court at law No 2. Rudy Alcantar of 925 S Brazos St faced aggravated assault with a $50 fine. Aurelia Tejeda of 501 N Flores St received a 15 day jail term for theft. Juan Gonzales Mandujan of 639 Soledad St was punished for driving with a suspended license. Antonio Lopez of 7501 Broadway got 15 days for drunken driving.

C. J. Matthews Rudy Alcantar S. Brazos St Aurelia, Tejeda N. Flores Juan Gonzales Mandujann Soledad St Antonio Lopez I Broadway Runken

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