Who's Who edition features Shivers McCarthy listed and more
The piece reviews the new biennial Who's Who in America edition, noting only a few individuals from politics and business appear among 10,000 listings. It highlights named figures like Gov Allan Shivers and Glen McCarthy, plus long-time listees and a few curious anecdotes about editors, memory, and odd biographical entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Allan Shivers
Gleny ‘N. McCarthy
Houston
Edward A. Ashling
West Alls
Wis
Margaret O'Brien
Louis ‘Salcamo
Guy Lombardo
Paul Whiteman
Clinic Receives Two Modern Incubators From Legion Group
The Robert B Green hospital premature baby clinic was gifted two new incubators by chapter 542 of the Forty and Eighters American Legion. The units are latest type with cooling assemblies and oxygen flow, costing about $500 each. The chapter has already donated roughly $6100 in equipment to the clinic, with Saturday’s presentation led by notable members of the organization including John B Boog and Henry Wiener.
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Robert B. Green Hospital
American Legion
de Sa ‘Ers
E Organization
Jo Nn B. Boog
Henry By Wiener
Arthur O. Uh
Truck Kills Man 76 in Local Crash
Jenera Romero 74 of 2218 Chihuahuast died at Robert B Green hospital after injuries from a traffic accident. He was struck Sunday night at Santa Rosa avenue and Buena Vista by Raul Badlio 22 of 515 N San Petpe. Investigating officer George Mardin reported internal injuries crushed hand and abrasions. City traffic toll rises to five for the year.
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Jenera Romero
Chihuahuast
Robert B. Green Hospital
Santa Rosa Ave
Buena, Vista
Raul Badlio
San Petpe Si
Porce
George Mardin
Woman Shot in Foot in Accidental Home Incident
Mary Ramirez of Trinity Illinois was accidentally shot in the left foot while her husband Rudy Ramirez unloaded a .22 rifle at their home. Police reported the incident occurred at Robert BK Green Hospital where she was treated.
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Mary Ramirez
Trinity Il
Robert BK. Green Hospital
Rudy Ramirez
S A Knights Plan Houston Trip
A San Antonio delegation will join the golden anniversary celebration of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus next Sunday in Houston. Genah t Hogan will lead a group of fourth degree knights and about forty candidates.
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San Antonio
Annexation Petition Filed for Hot Wells School District
A petition seeking annexation of Hot Wells common school to the San Antonio Independent School District was filed with the county school board. Officials verify more than 30 signatures though law requires 20, then SAISD must confirm willingness to annex and the county board can set an election date.
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Hot Wells Common
Prince
San Antonio Independent School
County School Board
Clyde &. Smith
San Antonio
Hol Wells
Aerial Trek To Cuero Led By Henry County Group
The newly organized Henry County private flyers association plans an aerial trek to Cuero quarter horse races on February 1. With 39 members, the group promotes private flying, safety, and goodwill toward a new commercial flyer. They meet March 1 at Stinson field, and aim to educate high school students about aviation within the San Antonio radius. Edwards and Billings lead as president with Vernon and Hoffman as secretaries.
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Henry County
Assass
Scch
San Antonio
Stinson Field
EMHW
Whitley
Edwards
Billings
Pesident
Vernon &, Hoffman
School Tour Starts In San Antonio Aims for Bond Election
A five-school tour by the etch zens school survey committee began Monday from the central school office at 141 Lavaca Street at 12 45 p.m. The visits to Lanter DeZavala Irving Dunbar and Hond mark the first of several sessions to determine and recommend a school bond election.
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San Antonio
Etchzens
Central
Lavaca St
Lanter
DeZavala
Irving
Dunbar
Hond
Pericutin Sets Dance at St Valentine Bar
Officers of the Pericutis were introduced at the Gunter hotel Rose room Tuesday night. New officers include Homeb Escamilla as president Alfonso Valdez vice president On Ramirez secretary Casanova treasurer. Job opening ad appears with contact code TH P1201.
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The
Pericutis
St. Valentine
Gunter Hotel
Homeb Escamilla
Afonso Valdez
Ule
Oy On Ramirez
Casanova
PTA Attacks Stromboli Showing in San Antonio Theaters
The San Antonio Council of Parents and Teachers condemned the Ingrid Bergman film Stromboli and urged theater managements to decline showing it. In a letter signed by officers, the group urged a higher movie standard, citing concerns about its impact on children and youth. The film was scheduled to open at local theaters on Wednesday.
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San Antonio
Ingeld Bergman
Roberto Rosgellind
Ife
Man Shot in Arm at Nip N Sip Cafe Leads to Assault Booking
Police report a special officer faced assault and murder charges after a Sunday quarrel at Nip N Sip cafe 1801 Burnet. Leo Williams 26 was shot in the left forearm by officer L. C. Collins and taken to Baptist Memorial hospital. Vance Jackson Jr. identified as witness.
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Burnet Sr
L. C. Collins
S. S. Olive Sr
Leo Williams
Vance Jackson
Colling
Williams
Baptist Memoarial Hospital
Knights of Columbus Drive Seeks Members
San Antonio council initiates a membership drive for a class to be initiated March 49. Applicants will be sought from the armed forces.
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San Antonio
Knights of Columbus
Society to Install New San Antonio Medical Technologists Leader
Mrs Jane Fryar will be installed as president of the San Antonio Society of Medical Technologists at 3 p m Tuesday. Officers include vice presidents Miss Alda Glanwitt and Mrs Gladys Stephens secretary Mrs Rosemary Kelley treasurer Miss Olivette Rheiner and board member Mrs Phyllis Shaw.
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Jane Fryar
San Antonio Society of Medical Technologists
Nix
Alda Glanwitt
Gladys Stephens
Rosemary Kelley
Olivette Rheiner
Phyllis Shaw
Simmons Takes Brooks Command Initiates Base Leadership
Maj. Hal F. Simmons arrived from Maxwell AFB to Brooks AFB and has assumed command of the 2595th Air Base Group HQ and HQ Squadron. He and his wife and son, Malje, reside at 437 Bryn Mawr Drive.
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Hal F. Simmons
Brooks Afb
Air Command and Staff School
Maxwell Afb
Ala
2595Th Air Base Group
Mal Je
Bryn Mawr de
Coon Bites Man As He Seeks Raccoon On Street
Police reports say Thomas Estrada of 1502 S Trinity attempted to catch a stray raccoon with his bare hands in San Antonio. The animal bit him on both hands before running off, and he let it go its way.
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Thomas Estrada
Trinity
San
Antonio
Recruit Zone System Drawn for San Antonio Recruiting
A new zone based recruiting plan is being developed in San Antonio with Maj Edward H. Stevens and five experts including Lt Col L B Wilson. The city will be split into 24 zones with a recruiting officer in each to use census data and avoid duplicative efforts. Houston cites a 60 percent recruiting increase under a similar system.
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Air Force
Army
San Antonio
Edward H. Stevens
U.S. Army and
L. B. Wilson
Cieief
Military Personne
Washington
Rec
Houston
Wilson
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Can ‘Tay
Mose
Tvhjle
Carmen
Cnaterial Auditorium
Thomas Nelson Page
Janice Agee
Amy Jean Glenney
Linda Dubig
Alice Jane Crarowitz
Billye Anni Keeton
Patt Day
Japlee Stephenson
Sue
Marie Hastings
Sie
Gus Ford
Ford
Imogene Steed
Karacs County
Schow
Poe
U. Y
R. B. Green
Arthur Uhl
Marion McGrath
Don
Saunders
Willis Cobb
S.A. Knights
Cuero
BE. HW. Albertson
B. L. Large
K. of
C. Drive
Simmons Takes
Brooks Command
San Aninnians
Job Dial
Nelly Don’s
Shantung
Frost Bros
Nelly Dan
Tailorad
Shae Ey Calort
Pepe
Addrasei
City
Sttate
Chaega
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