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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1932

Page

21

New American Roses Gain Popularity in Garden Circles

An author argues that two American originated rose varieties, Hoover and Talisman, have surged in popularity due to striking beauty, extensive under glass cultivation, and wide spread adoption by field growers. The piece notes their Pernetian heritage, border line status, differences in wood and bloom, and stresses proper propagation and shallow planting for lasting root systems.

Hillock Trl Isman Herbert Hoover Uoto Hoover Southland Claudius Pernet Bouthiend

Defense Testimony in Waco Murder Trial

In Waco on February 10 defense witnesses continued testimony in the murder case of William C. Beck, accused of killing O. A. Jones, a Waco car dealer, last September 3. The defense argues insanity for the 19-year-old defendant, a former University of Texas student.

Waco Uni Willam C. Beck O. A. Jones Waco Automobile Sale Fouth University of Texas

Expression School Recital Features Cecilia Toudouze Solo

The Briggs School of Expression will present Cecilia Toudouze in recital at the studio Sunday at 7 p.m. Mian Tourlouze will be assisted by pupils June Frost Clyde Logue Wilfred Haberman Karoline Gross Karoline Pardue Mossy Fears Mildred Goaltinger Diana Welder and Shirley Lenartz.

Briggs School of Expression Cecilia Toudouze At & P.m. Sundry Mian Tourlouze June Frost Clyde Logue Wilfred Haberman Karoline Gross Karoline Pardue Mossy Fears Mildred Goaltinger Diana Welder Bhirley Lenartz

Parent Teachers to Sponsor Evening Card Party

The Woodlawn Hills Parent-Teacher Association will sponsor a card party at 4 p.m. Wednesday for school activities. Mrs. Jules Pontaine will host at 1910 Dana Avenue. Mrs. George Tevell is president of the association.

Parent—Teacher Association of Woodlawn Iills School Card Guares Lla Melivities Jules Pontaine Danaidwa Aventin Grorge Tevell Associa

Army Y to Hold Vesper Services and Bunco Night

The Rev W L Jarres will lead vesper services for soldiers at the Army McG at 5 p.m. Sunday after the weekly fellowship luncheon. A bunco party is announced for 7 30 p.m. Saturday following the luncheon week.

Army Jarres

Twenty eight new books added to San Antonio library shelves

Public library officials in San Antonio placed twenty eight new non fiction titles on shelves for circulation. Eleven arts and seventeen biography history volumes include The Magic of the Book and Our America Music among others.

San Antonio Charles W. Berry William Dano Occult Frances Goodrich John ‘Tasker Howard Water Coli J. Hallah Brown Glaude Monet Xenia Lathom George Jew Nathan Brim Jey Johnson Parkes Cadmar Pred Hamling Dorothy Campbell Joan of Arc Neto Arthur Weig Tockeye Crooka Kiga Winfield O'Connor Albert Payson Terhune Spain Portugal W. D. Crockett Wales W. Waters Davies Foster Te. Dulles Europe Donaldson Dunbar von Kalskrenth Little Brother R.H. Klernin Lucien Lehman Foreign Legion A. Rockwell American Blick Chamber Herbert Yardley

Junior College Seeks New Building Plan

San Antonio junior college students press for new buildings on Main Avenue to replace aging facilities next year. A student delegation including William Linkin Charles Bates and Venable Fitzhugh presented to the chamber of commerce educational committee on Tuesday. Walter Walthall to head a survey of college building conditions that barred admission to the Southern Association of Colleges.

Ws Minde San Antonio Junior College Bildings Main Avenue Chamber of Commere William Linkin Charles Bates Venable Fitzhugh College Alumni Association Walter Walthall Chambers Southern Association of Cole, Lowes

Founders Day activities span Collins Garden and local schools

A Friday afternoon gathering at Collins Garden with Mrs A R Gross included a 35 candle birthday cake for founder Mrs E T Cornelius. Parental education talks and a class setup by Miss Rozette Thomas were announced for March 25 at Collins Garden cafeteria. Corresponding events covered 4 H club demonstrations at Lock Hill school, several auxiliary meetings, and numerous Parent Teacher activities across San Antonio with multiple associations preparing lectures, gardens, and fundraisers.

Parent-Teacher Association Collins Garden Show A. R. Gross W. A. Pugh E. T. Cornelius Collins Garden School Rozette Thomas Woodlawn School Patent- Teacher Association Carl Chaddick Mudred Magee H. O. Wyneken Parent-Teacher Organization L. N. Seafield Mary Louise Wiliams Bert Santee Alfred Japhet Ane

Hurley Holds Philippine Ties Amid Far East Chaos

Secretary Hurley told the House insular committee that current chaos in the Far East makes any move to alter the Philippines status unwise. He warned that severing political relations could trigger anarchy and revolution in the islands.

Hurley Island Freedom Washington, D. C House Insular Committee Far East Philippine Islands United States Philippines

Park to Sponsor Old-Time Dances at East Commerce Park

Linebergh park will sponsor an old-time dance at 2000 East Commerce Street. The event will take place on two Thursdays. All residents of the section are invited to attend.

Linebergh Park East Commerce Street Bean

Attack on Wilkerson Raises Senate Confirmation Scrutiny

Organized testimony before a senate judiciary subcommittee cites Judge James H. Wilkerson of Chicago and a 1922 cabway shop strike injunction as sweeping. Donald R. Richberg, attorney for 21 railway unions, argues the order barred picketing beyond the judge’s district and lacked territorial limits.

Washington, D. C James H. Wilkerson Chicago Senate Donald R. Richberg Wilkerson Richhberg

Prohibition Fight Ends in Fatal West Kentucky Shootout

Jackson Kentucky reports Luther Barnatt shot dead in a pitched battle with one federal prohibition agent and five constables fifteen miles south of the city last night. Four others escaped. authorities, led by BL Smith of Lexington, tracked suspects into the woods. A coroner's jury later exonerated the officers.

Jackson Luther Barnatt Prohibition Here BL. Smith Lexington Barrett Smith

Air Reserves Get Duty Extension For Four Officers

Four air reserve officers whose period of native service expires on February 28 have been granted a three month extension of service. They will revert to civilian status for two days after February 28, then resume duties on March 2. The officers are Second Lieutenants George F. Keenee of San Antonio, Charles T. McKinnlert Riveralde, Call Fielden A. Craceh of Replya, Okla, and Donald M. Kesler of Cando, N. D.

Trials Set for 3 in Slaying of Former Sheriff

Willett Wolle charged in the murder of former Sheriff Hugh Applewhite of Trio county will face trial September 5 in Frio county district court. Ray Walle and Olha Skinner, jointly charged with Wolfe, also set for September term. All three accused in jail in default of $2000 bond each after Applewhite was shot January 22 in Pearsall.

Abarsall Willett Wolle Merused Pearsall Pad Skinner Bexard County John Sutton

Trial of Sheriff Starts in Austin

Trial of N. L. Sperr sheriff of Welkar county began in Travis county district court today. He faces theft charges over a $1000 overpayment in office fee collections and alleged failure to return the money to the state.

Austin N. L. Spectr Welkar County Travis County Sherif Sperr

French General Goes Under Knife

Paris bulletin reports Maxiem Weygail chief of the army general staff and aide de camp to Marshal Foch underwent an appendectomy today for appendicitis. Condition described as satisfactory.

Paris Maxiem Weygail Army General Staff Foch

Yantis Co Quits New Car Sales in San Antonio

Yantis Motor Co and Ford dealers on Broadway and Fourth Street will stop selling new cars after 16 years. The firm will shift to used car sales and run a full Ford service station with day and night service at the same location. Robert S. Yantis announced the change Wednesday.

Yantis Co New Gar Yantis Motor Company Broadway Fourth Street Ford San Antonio Robert S. Yantis Awney Wednese Day

Constable Assault Case Is Dismissed

A case of simple assault against constable J. H. Roberts of precinct No 7 was dismissed in Corporation court after the complaining witness C. E. Coker of the Fort Sam Houston veterinary department failed to appear before Judge A. L. Matlock on Wednesday.

Benviet J. H. Roberts Corporation Court A. L. Matlock C. E. Coker Fort Sam Houston

Master Hand Shown I Stor The Murder of the Night Club Cad y

An Tony Abbot writes The Light serial The Murder of the Night Club Cady with Thatch ar Qolt as the expert detective. Goll a young billionaire leads the NY police to cleanse the force in a temple slaying mystery. Abbot draws on crime news lore and firsthand police familiarity to shape the plot and characters. The serial begins Thursday in The Light.

Cady Antony Abbot Abbot Cortinades Thatchar Qolt Goll Ure Young Waullionaire Police New York Autilor Abbot Daimler Alysis Po- Hee Arites ASA Giay Manhattan Colt

Haitian Says Loan Forged in Senate Hearing

George Seger a Haitian citizen and brother of the foreign minister testified before the senate finance committee that the state department forced a loan on Haiti. He described pressure by officials to secure a $10,000,000 National City Bank loan and said Haitians were solicited to accept it.

Washington, D. C Senate Finance Committee State Department Td Haiti George Seger Tie Jorelen Junus Staer State Department Seger National City Bank

Diphtheria Forces School Closures in Pandora Region

STOCKDA, Feb. 10. The primary department of Pandora schools and the Pleasant Valley school have been closed indefinitely as a precaution against diphtheria. One death has been reported in Pandora.

Stockdale Pandora Pleasant Valley

Sabinal Names Fire Marshal T L Ratlington

Sabinal appoints T L Ratlington as fire marshal and building inspector succeeding Joe Watson. Ratlington assumes duties immediately, with responsibilities for fire prevention enforcement and building safety inspections across the city.

Sabinal T. L. Rat ‘Ington Ispecioy Joe Watson

New York Senate Passes Stock Sale Levy

Albany Feb 19 The New York Senate passed the first special tax bill seeking a two cent increase on the tax for each share of stock held by 43 to 6 with five Republican senators voting no. Washington Feb 10 The Indian committee favored a bill allowing Oklahoma Indians to withdraw funds and establish trust estates in banks for Quapaw accounts. New York Feb 10 Unfilled orders of United States Steel declined in January. loans dropped to 2 150 tops by January 31, with a top of 108 588 tons.

Albany N. Y New York State Senate Washington, D. C Senate Indian Commie Today New York United States jSteel Corporation

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