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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1950

Page

9

Not in 2H The Years premieres at San Pedro Playhouse

Trinity University Slayers present the world premiere at 8:15 p m on Marely 2 at the San Pedro Playhouse directed by Prof BE Clayton chair of speech and drama. Local students Frank Lassiter and Elsie Lassiter star with a supporting company including Barbara Bates Patrick Nee Hedding Derrell Gowler Peggy Cloud Sara Frances Calhoun Charles Mencie Fred Miller Bud Donaldson Diane Mckee and Barbara Hicks.

Trinity University Marely San Pedro Playhouse tPrinity BE. Clayton Frank’ Lassiter Junior Elsie Lassiter Jeannie Hess Bily Swismy Bruce Well Hoer Mann Barbara Bates Patrick Nee Hedding Derrell Gowler Peggy Cloud Sara Frances Calhoun Charles Mencie Fred Miller Bud Donaldson Diane Mckee Barbara Hicks

Crude Oil Upturn Noted in Mid Continent and Rockies

The Oil And Gas Journal reported a rise in U S crude oil production to 4,813,675 barrels daily for the week ended February 18, an increase of 42,875 barrels driven by higher output in the mid continent and Rocky Mountain areas.

Up. T Mid-Continent Rocky Mayuntain Oil and Gas Journal

Second Effort Curbs Oil Blaze Near Ringwood

A Houston firefighter Paul Adair helped extinguish an oil well fire in Ringwood Oklahoma after more than 36 hours. Initial attempts using nitty were halted by hot debris igniting gas again, but a second effort finally controlled the blaze.

Ringwood Okla Paul Adair Houston

Brotherhood Week Speakers Set for Local Observance

National Brotherhood Week with speakers from Jefferson Teely South San Antonio High schools Ursuline academy and San Fernando school. Sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews with Col Ora J Cohee directing local events. Emerson talks earlier included Edison Burbank Mark Twain Weigh Our Lady of the Lake Hebrew Center and local schools. Notables listed include Msgr Wil O'Brien Mother Frances Rev George R Davis and many others. Also promoting Roy Rogers comic feature in Puck-The Comic Weekly.

Emerson al Edison Burbank Mark Twain Our. Lady of the Lake College Hebrew Community Center Douglas Junior High St. Mary's Msgr Wil O'Brien Mother Frances George R. Davis Cheplalnwy Edward Ellen Bogen L. Ravis Juan Hidalga Milton Bendmer Erwin Juraschek Sterling Wheeler Joe Mc Shane George Mauze Roy Rihn

Butchers Seek Parking Relief in Downtown Market

Tenants of the municipal market met Tuesday with Corporation Court Judge Robert Sawtelle to press a packing problem. The delegation led by Agustin Medellin and Mariano Tarvin, butchers, meat and dish dealers, said they are losing customers due to insufficient parking space.

Robert Sawtelle Corporation Court Agustin Medellin Mariano Tarvin

Star Girl Woodard Wins Hereford Wet Steer at San Antonio

In the Hereford section at the San Antonio Livestock Show, 17 year old Floy Woodard of Star won top honors with the Hereford wet steer. Darris Coroming of Amherst claimed the reserve champion Hereford steer. The event featured classes for yearling steers calves and other Hereford entries with participants from San Antonio, Kerrville, and surrounding areas.

Hereford Department San Antonio Liv Post Floy Woodard Star Darris Coroming Amherst Coto Mass i Pheene Aunior Yeurtlns Inieh Mid Sone Dswkrt Jorvell Burnet Wilton Hilo Auk Alj Minish Sone Bron Siskaaha Ghia Wellin Dickie Willard Arden Mastin A. Soc Jean Grina San Auluin Warret Schirmer San - Antonio Ranald Armbroster Marcoas Vernel Llano Cart Nentwick San Anton Woerner Mason Metros Far Dysart Forren Bfarling Ktrers Hiss Angus Farina Tippes Euner Ateera Simon Re Rowan Orton Angus Farina Pitt Calvrs Cai Dee Ogee Timbertop Kinney Inj Jolie Koese Devyne Poxhe Ved Calved Jan Jan.” Naw Bellrmer Baa Antonio Simon Kron Reantia Hany Timbertan Ata Inney Howard Alinnhot New Braunfels Howard “Landhy Angus Steer Aherdens-Angun Nig Hen Brothers Rosalia Han Rentrve Panieinn Roanlig rBnas Aterer jSimennes Kan Rimber Witham I. Botlenfield

New Pregnancy Test Reported Early Detection

In New York on February 21 the Fertility and Sterility journal reports a new pregnancy test able to detect conception within three weeks. It was developed by Dr. E. J. Farris of the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia.

New York R New Medical Journal Eamond J. Farris Wistar Institute of Anatomy and Rialogy Philadelphia

Radioman Sues In Fatal Crackup

Los Angeles filed suit for 25000 dollars seeking damages by radio announcer Sem Hayes and his wife Sally after injuries from a plane crash that killed singer Teddy Clark. The defendants are owner D W Mercer and pilot James Hayter of the chartered plane that crashed on October 1.

Los Angeles Sem Hayes Sally Teddy Clark D. W. Mercer James Hayter

General Seeks Ranch Near San Antonio for Retirement

Brig. Gen. Anselmo Lopez Reyes requests a small ranch near San Antonio as he nears retirement to be near his children in local schools. He seeks a place large enough for a few cows hogs and horses and may relocate soon.

San Antonio Angel Ayala Foreign Wade Department Mexican Chamber’ of Commerce Anselmo Lopez Reyes Micheal Can State Reyes

Medina Lake Group Formed to Boost Water Supply

A 19 member Medina Lake Group formed Tuesday in San Antonio to secure more water for irrigation and emergency San Antonio needs. The plan envisions diverting water from the upper Guadalupe River to Medina Lake with canals, and aims to support 1500 farming families and local fishing while boosting regional economy. The group includes San Antonio businessmen and representatives from Bandera Lytle Natalla and Lacoste with Mayor Judson backing efforts.

iMedina Lake San Antonio Medina Medina-valley Amed Whipple Anglers’ Club L. €. Martin Devine Produce Man Bandera Lytle Natatta Lacoste Medina ‘Lake Jack Judson Alamo Heights San Antonin W. B. Tuttie Guadalupe River

Cadet Killed In Trainer Crash Near Waco

Avia lon Cadet Howard W. Kline of Portland Oregon was killed when his T 6 trainer crashed near Waco His instructor First Lt Brandt E Hoyne of Forest City North Carolina was seriously injured Both were stationed at Connally APB.

Waco Avialon Howard W. Kline Portland Ore Plash Brandt E. Hoyne Forest City N. C Butt Connally

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

Food ad style text promising weight loss with a home recipe. Mentions a juice and simple steps but is garbled with unclear instructions and nonsensical phrases. Claims dramatic results and money back but lacks verifiable details or credible sources.

Marie Theo Jose

Masons Observe Washington Birthday in San Antonio Area

Masons in the San Antonio region observe Washington's birthday with a Wednesday night meeting at the Scottish Rite temple. The Blue Lodges of the 39th Masonic district sponsor the event. Dr W R White of Baylor University speaks, introduced by A Z Tack Baltyre, with welcoming address by W B Jack Ball and a Trinity University choir musical program.

Washington San Antonio Blue Lodges Thirty-Ninth Masonic District W. R. White Baylor University A. Z Tack" Baltyre W. B Jack’ Ball Trinity University Choir Will

Drive Opens at Lockhart Scout Kickoff Breakfast

Stout report from Lockhart on February 21 notes thirty boy scout workers held a kickoff breakfast at Carter Hotel before canvassing the town to promote a fund drive chairman W H Schroeder leads the effort. The item also mentions comic features in a periodical.

Stout

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