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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

3

Pecans strike widens as shellers push wage demands in San Antonio

Pecan shellers strike eight days in San Antonio with about 4500 workers out and 60 shops closed. Leaders demand 60 cents per hundred pounds for crackers and 8 to 7 cents per pound for shelling. Police report arrests for assembly and recruiting activity at strike sites. Soup kitchen aid for strikers grows under the Women’s International League.

Faye Ontigmann Southern Pecan Company Henderson Shell Kilday San Antonio Kitday Doen Telesforg Obido James Sager South Frio Street Foco Nholtiee Sager Communist Party Cassie Jane Winfree Women's International League For Peace and Freedom Workers Alliance West Travis Stree Winfree San Antonio Vigilance Committee Clinn Tise Myre David Lee Clark Austin League Marcus §. Hong Austin Peace Council

Two Civil Service Positions Open In Government Service

Two government jobs were announced on Tuesday with pay rates of 1.32 dollars per hour for a printer proofreader at the U S printing office and 1800 dollars per year for a physical therapy aid in the U S Public Health Service and Veterans Administration. Applications for the first post must be filed in Washington before February 28 and for the second by March 17.

Civil Service Civil Service Examinations U. S

Garr Acquittal in Denhardt Death

Shelbyville report states Dr E Garr was acquitted of charges in the death of Brig Gen HW H Denbaral. Earlier, his brothers Roy and Jack Garr were tried and acquitted in the same case. The ruling followed a February 8 dispatch from Louisville Bureau.

Garr Denhardt Shelbyville HW. H. Denbaral Roy Dack

Watchman slain in San Antonio burglary gang hit

In San Antonio two burglars killed veteran watchman Su crow during a nighttime raid. Police chief Owen W Kilday led the investigation with top aides as fingerprints and the heavy safe were central to the case. Su crow, a German immigrant, lived at 327 Piedmont avenue and will be cremated after services at Riebe chapel.

Tan John Middleton Tank House Owen W. Kilday Aubrey Hopkins Cliff Ramschissel Fred P. Littlepage Homer Allen Aubrey Davenport Mike Rule John R. Strook Lucran Poller Zarzamora Street Kilday Sheren Ote Sucrow Ella Sucrow Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt Germany San Antono Piedmont Avenue Riebe Chapel A. J. Wolff Mission Burial Park Witchman

El Paso Gas Rate Survey Slated by Railroad Commission

The railroad commission announced a survey of gas rates in El Paso in response to a mayoral request. Commissioner Ernest O. Thompson said the commission will examine both gate rate and the gas company rate and will assist other towns asking for fair gas pricing. The report notes a $2.31 cancellation privilege and related costs.

el Paso Austin Feb Rail-Road Commission M. A. Halon Ernest O. Thompson

Fine and Fit for True Enjoyment and Satisfaction

A compact feature highlights how simple routines and mindful choices can boost daily happiness. Practical tips emphasize balanced meals, regular activity, adequate rest, and social connections as keys to lasting well being.

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