Western ballads shift from Tin Pan Alley to rodeo stages
Around PLATA Around PLATA And Rex Press transitions to advertising after radio. Foy Willing and the musical Riders of the Fur ple Sage perform at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and Rodeo, arguing that western ballads hold substance. Willing defends cowboy songs as storytelling tied to range life and quieting cattle. Sam Sneed recalls singing Home on the Range with producer Jerry during navy days.
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Foy Willing
San Antonio
Willing
Sam Sneed
Woalty
Jerry
Chrysler Faces 109 New Demands
DETROIT February 14 1960 Chrysler Corp announced 109 new union contract demands from the CIO UAW strike. The list includes pension and wage requests and seeks a full contract renegotiation. Robert W Conder Chrysler director of labor relations said the demands complicate the issues. The UAW said the forced strike abrogated their contract.
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Detroit
Fon
Chrysler Corp
CIO
Robert W. Conder
Cheyslar
Labor Verations
UAW
Auto on Binge Wrecks Porches on West Side
Ananito Tan Wildams knocked down porches of two west side homes early Saturday. Juan Cas tro and Pablo Gonzales, both residents on Guadalupe Street, reported the damage. Jaz Escalante, 23, of 127 Clay Street, was booked for drunken driving. Harold Sehmidt, of Niw Braunféls, was knocked unconscious when his car toppled on Stallm Drive and taken to Santa Host hospital.
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Ananito Tan Wildams
West Side
Poy Nee
Juan Castro
Guadalupest
Pablo Gonzales
Jaz Escalante
Clay St
Harold Sehmidt
Niw
Youths Held in Fatal Fight Near Durango Street
Two 15 year old youths were in custody Saturday after a fatal stabbing in the 2400 block of Durango Street Friday afternoon. Fred Avocha, 15, of 2018 El Paso Street, died from a knife wound beneath the heart. Capt. G E Matheny said the stabbing stemmed from an altercation the day before.
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Fred Avocha
el Paso Sr
G. E. Matheny
Police
Durango St
Arnoon
Matheny
Swiss Defense Fortifications Faulty Amid Sabotage Hints
Swiss authorities report defects in Alpine defense fortifications sparking sabotage concerns. Army auditor Col. Jakey Eugster said complaints were filed against 30 individuals including some officers. Closed trials expected by early next summer.
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Bern
Switzerland
Jakey Eugster
22 Die as Jap Bus Skids Crashes
Tokyo dispatch reports a crowded bus with 62 aboard skidded and plunged into a pond. Twenty two people died and all survivors were injured. the bus carried far more than its 35 person capacity.
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Tokyo
P Kyodo
First dale track pattern by Marian Martin from The San Antonio Light
Pattern advertisement for a Marian Martin design with sleeve and bodice details, sizes 10 to 15, shows pattern number 8225 and yardage for a 35 inch fabric, offers illustrated chart, complete instructions, and a Spring pattern book. Includes request to send 25 cents for the pattern and for the pattern book, with respondent’s name and address.
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Marian Martin
San Antonio
Texas
Mar
Jan Martin
Pleasant little puzzle gives daily fortune by letters
A playful 1840 puzzle by William Stiller requests counting letters of a first name, adjusting if six or more, to derive a Key number. Start at the upper left of a rectangle and read letters corresponding to the checked figures to reveal a message. Distributed by Kin Partners, Inc.
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Tindee
William 2. Stiller
Kine Peatores, Inc
Baby and Mine. easing inlaw tensions over parenting
A guide on grandparent and parent dynamics, urging respect for the young mother’s choices. It advises grandparents to adapt attitudes, avoid overriding decisions, and support the mother’s independent parenting while learning from current knowledge. A leaflet offer for Myrtle Meyer Eldred’s guidance.
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Myrtle
Terri
Eldred
Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Death Threat In Reuther Case Near Detroit
Detroit February report notes a death threat against Dorothy Collins a state witness in the Waller Reuther shooting trial. Police placed Collins 34 in protective custody after she said three men threatened her on her way home yesterday.
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Detroit
Dorothy Collins
Waller Reuther
Two Victims Of Purse Grab
Two women reported purse thefts to police Saturday. Eva Cadena said a man snatched her purse containing $100 after mid night while she walked in the S00 block of N. Calaveras. Martha Clark reported leaving her purse with $52 on a store counter in the 4800 block of S. Presa, then it disappeared.
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Eva Cadena
Wer
Martin Si
N. Calaveras St
Martha Clark
Stratford St
S. Presa St
Movie Director Divorces Actress in Juarez Court
John Huston, 43, Hollywood director, was granted a divorce from actress Evelyn Keyes, 40, in Juarez civil court yesterday. The pair, married in 1946, end a union noted as his second marriage and her third. Huston is the son of actor Walter Huston.
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Juarez
Feb
U—a
Devorce
John Huston
Evelyn Keyes
Huston
Walter Huston
Miss Keyes
Hiccups Arrested After 11 Year Spasm Treatment
Lawrence Thompson, who had hiccuped for 11 years, reports relief after a hospital discharge. He underwent a new electrical shock treatment that ended a 95 day hiccup spell. The report notes the procedure freed him from the recurring spasms and illness.
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105
Angeles
Lawrence ‘Thompson
Cocktail party and social events highlighted by local gatherings
About 70 guests were invited to a cocktail party hosted by Mrs. J. C. Menze from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday at their home. An informal brunch at Mrs. Walsdorf’s home honored Miss Agnes Barnes and Betty Sue Stacy. Red gladioli and spring blossoms adorned the arrangements. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fi Juarez left Friday for a one week motor trip to Roswell New Mexico. Juarez, formerly a staff sergeant in the air force, recently received honorable discharge. Before her marriage, Helen P. TAS was mentioned in connection with Mrs. Juarez.
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J. C. Menze
H.N. Walssdorf
F. QO. Sarratt Jr
Daniel Fi Juarez
Roswell
N M
Rehearsal Dinner Fetes Kathleen Phillips and Dr Graham Ladd
After their wedding rehearsal on Friday evening, Kathleen Phillips and Dr. Graham Ladd were entertained at a dinner party in Oak Hills Country Club hosted by Mr and Mrs John W Harris and Mr and Mrs Rex Phillips. The Valentine motif featured a Pleve centerpiece in red and white. The 35 guests included the wedding party family members and out of town friends.
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Kathleen Phillips
Graham Ladd
John W. Harris
Rex Phillips
Oak Hills Country Club
Social Calendar and Honolulu Voter News Amid Local Deaths
Social events include the San Antonio Symphony Carmen at 8 pm and a cocktail party in honor of Miss Carol O Mara with Daniel Kerger. Kathleen Phillips and Dr. Graham Ladd wed at Central Christian Church at 8 pm, with reception at the St. Anthony hotel Tapestry room. Hawaii voters choose constitutional convention candidates in Honolulu as statehood moves forward. Death: Paul James Hart, 90, of San Antonio, funeral arrangements set for Feb 11 at 3 pm at Amela Funeral Chapel with burial at Mission Burial Park.
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San Antonio Symphony
Carmen
Tocium, Coy
S. Morgan
Fourth Army Officers Club Hettoring
Hart
Paul James Hart
Kaylon Nye
Asia Bis
J. W. Meintice
Hen Antonio
Dag Fers
Sylvia Lynn
Brula"Kay
San Antonio
Zima Lamberth
EL Canin
George R. Gelalny
Aux Langwell Jr
Kyothira
Pat TW
John T. Hart
the Alamé
Tome
Mission Burial Park
O. R. Mitchell Motor
Alenia Funerat Oral Bow
Timely Topics Luncheon Fashions Shine in Spring Wear
Miriam McGary notes attendees at the Timely Topics luncheon showcase spring style through sand beige suits with navy lapels bright sequined bands navy hats and matching accessories. Among guests Evaer son wears pink felt hat with frock, Jemmie Howard sports silvery fox scarf, while George Martindale’s purple dinner gown and Cushing's black lace over lavender net highlight debutante party attire.
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Miriam McGary
Willett Hoge
S. Evaerson
Jemmie Howard
Walter Achning
Jack Locke
Ned DePuy
Cushing-Spencer
George Martindale
Tony
Mrs. Cushing
Robert Orrender
Valen tine brunch honors graduates and local guests
Miss Shirley Fletcher and Miss Diane Giles were celebrated at Valentine brunches hosted by Mrs. M. Morgan Jones and Mrs. C. B. Spearman at Mrs. Spearman's home. About 40 friends attended with red and white decorations and a Valentine tree. Additional luncheon honored Alamo Heights graduate Miss Diane Giles at La Paloma with Spring flowers and guests including Mrs. John Gies and several Misses.
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Pasa Ad
Shirley, Fletcher
Jefterson
M. Morgan Jones
C. B. Spearman
Nancy Jane Wingo
Carl Rick
Barbara
Diane Giles
Alamo Heights
la Palama
John Gies
Gustava Cleize
Betsy Madden
Nora Lee Carpenter
Lisbeth Martin
Nancy Williamson
Mary Ann MacFeney
Pat Phillins
Rosemary Duke
Jannie Johnson
Joan Severreid
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