Market Place Funds Needed for Old Market House Conversion
Park Commissioner Jatab Rubicla announced that the city must raise between 25 001 and 45 000 from department funds to supplement 20 044 in the park fund to remodel the old market house into a recreation building. Architects Auee Tr and Robert M aiyres estimate total costs around 65 000, with Mayor C A Chambers stating cost doubts and plans to meet with commissioners to resolve funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Department
Jatab Rubicla
Auee Tr
Robert Maiyres
C. AL. Chambers
Hia
Wabl
Vohidla
Anti-Chain Store Group Is Formed in Weslaco
Weslaco Texas February 21 The Weslaco Independent Businessmen have organized this week an antichain store group to coordinate local commerce and protect small businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weslaco
Texas
New Braunfels Battles Ongoing Auto Theft Epidemic
New Braunfels tries to curb a citywide auto theft surge. G O Rolarz’s car was stolen and found burning on a lot after the emergency brake failed. Max Teseler’s vehicle was taken from in front of Elenry Dedeke’s frame and recovered in Seguin. EB Niemerer’s car was stolen and later found abandoned with an empty gas tank.
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WEW
Seguin
Elenry Dedeke
Austin
EB. Niemerer
Guard Appointed to Brewster Post
Alpine February 24 H G Gard of Alpine named county surveyor of Brewster county replacing C F Martin who resigned in January taking the post in Brewster county government assisted by local officials and residents of Alpine and Brewster county New appointment follows a resignation and marks a staffing change in county surveying duties by the Alpine resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster Post
Alpine
H. G. Gard
Sirewster County
C.F. Martin
Yoakum G C Holds Parley for Chamber of Commerce
The Yoakum Texas chamber of commerce annual banquet and officer election drew 570 attendees from across the state. Speakers included Dr T Walton and J A McDonald among others. L T McGuffin was elected president with H Hoetz and A In Frasebe as vice presidents, J H Quota as treasurer, and G C Wagner and A W Carlson listed in posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoarkun
Texas
Youkum Chamber of Commerce
Sable
Yoakum- Parent
T. ©. Walton
Texas Annis M. College
K. Marlin
San Antonio
Atnte Highway Commission
J. A. McDonald
Austin
Agriculture
Dr. C. Am Brilion
Yorktown
House of Representatives
Z. J. Oleson
Yoakum
A. W. Grant
Sanfonio Fapress
Walter Damg Mannarer
Austin Character of Commerce
Jewish Publicist to Visit 8A on Lecture Tour
Gedalin Wallick of New York, founder of the Jewish congress and longtime Zionist leader, will visit San Antonio on Thursday March 5 for a meeting in his honor. He will speak on Zionism Its addition and Purpose as president of the Mizrachi Zionist Organization of America and a former editor of the Jewish Daily News in New York.
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Gedalin Wallick
New 2
Jewish Congress
America
San Antonio
Ballick
Mizrachi Zionist Organization of America
Palestine
United States
Jewish Daily News of
New York
Notable Attendees From San Antonio At Houston Chronicle Event
From San Antonio were Howell Jones trade extension chamber of commerce Tichard Gil and Heres Williama. Charles Tinrrigan of Visuston represented the Houston Chronicle Was present. Entertainment featured Yonkwin orchestra Ira Squi Meverenore director, Yonkwin Tions elu quartette, and two songs by Miss Martin. Classified ads in Light requested workers and spies descriptions.
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San Antonio
Howell Jones
Trade Extension Chamber
Commer
New Charge in Lion Tragedy in County Court
Clark Coler of Burnet faces a new three count complaint in Counts Court at Law No. 1 over the death of two year old Viola Fricton and Mrs. Marry Friesen. The case follows an earlier negligent homicide charge dropped in county court. The new counts allege unlawful keeping of a wild animal in city limits without a proper cage and inadequate feeding leading to danger. Attorney J Franklin Spears moved to quash the first complaint last week.
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Clark Coler
Booth Priaa ‘Street
J. Franklin Spears
Coles
Karnes City Fire Department Officers Elected
Karnes City Texas February 21 The fire department held its annual meeting to elect officers for the coming year and discuss a tax on the hundred dollar valuation for maintenance of the volunteer force The following officers were elected Alton Kolotzic president Jake Parma vice president Fletcher Kubnel secretary Rudolph Pragek treasurer Goa Haertner foreman Leo Wingenter assistant foreman Paul Stacele sergeant at arms DPF Kolodzic assistant chief
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Karnes City
Texas
Goa Haertner
Leo Wingenter
Paul Stacéle
Atme
DPF
Kolodzié
Country Club at Kenedy Elects Officers
Peru Feb 21 At a Kenedy Country Club meeting W T Scarborough elected president Bryan Butlee chosen vice president Ed Hoelchak re elected secretary and three new directors elected The club discussed welfare matters and several changes were decided upon
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Kenedy
Peru
Kenedy Countlry Club
W.T. Scarborough
Bryan Butlee
Ed Hoelchak
Mercedes Chamber Elects Officials
Mercedes, Feb. Following the election of four Airestars for the local chamber of commerce Frank Daw son Walon Greenlee M T L David and TA Brown, a meeting was held this week with the old directorate John Herndon Nix Harrington and EH T Scott, and officers elected for the coming year. Tl L Scott was reelected president Six Warrington vice president Waldon Greenlee treasurer and Miss Heth Garett was reelected secretary.
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Mercedes
Terna
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Dawson
Walon Greenlee
M. TL
David
TA. Brown
John Herndon
Nix Harrington
EH. T. Scott
Tl. L. Scott
Warrington
Waldon Greenlee
Heth Garectt
Chamber Group to Meet in Brownwood
The annual contention of District 1 of the West Lexay chamber of commerce will be held at Brownwood on March. Chambers of commerce in the counties of this district have been invited to be represented this morning as well as the individual members of the West Texas chamber of commerce. Tim expected that several hundred business and professional men will be in attendance.
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Brady
Tervis
West Lexay
Benefit for Overseas Service Women Card and Mah Jongg Event
The Women Overseas Service League of San Antonio will host a card and Mah Jongg party at the Gunter Hotel ballroom on Saturday afternoon March 7 at 3 o clock. Funds will aid disabled overseas service women as no government aid exists for 22 000 who served in France. Auction 500 high tire and Mah Jongg will be played. Mrs Borldackron notes the need for an independent fund to aid these veterans. Rooms around the city are advertised in Light Classifieds.
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Women Overseas Service League of
San Antonio
Gunter Hotel
Ethel West Weaver
Borl Dackron
Arroyo Colorado Navigation Plans Near Presentation
Harlingen February 21 rights of way for the Arroyo Colorado navigation project will be ready for presentation to the rivers and harbors committee. The update was announced by J. B. Chamber, Arroyo navigation districts commission chairman, citing remarks by R. Wallace Dempses, congressional rivers and barriers committee chair.
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Harlingen
Rivers and Harbere Committee
R. Wallace Dempses
Congressional
J. B. Chaiber
Arroyo Navention Ditries Commission
Textile strikers raid mill in Lawrence riot
In Lawrence Massachusetts on February 1 a mob of about 150 textile strikers and sympathizers forces broke into the American Woolen mill. They cut power to the plant and charged into the street as some 2500 workers did not join the strike. The raid mirrors tactics used in earlier industrial actions.
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Lawrence, Mas
American Woolen Company
Stone Laid for San Benito Methodist Church
Cornerstone laying for the new Methodist church on Weld Street in San Benito Texas occurred Wednesday at noon with Judge in charge. The Rev B A Turner of McAllen will deliver the dedicatory address. A donor's name and contribution details will be recorded in the cornerstone records.
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San Bestto
Tex
New Methodist Church
Weld
Fiton
B.A. Tunter
McAllen
Rere
Karnes City School Leader Elected in Texas Teachers Group
Karnes City superintendent Garner was chosen as vice president of the Texas State Teachers Association division at a February meeting in Kluxeritte. The gathering brought together Karnes and Wilko counts, with Mr. Garner noted for previous service as superintendent at Premont last year.
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Karnes Citt
Tex
Garner
Karnes City
Mas
Tosax
Texas State Trashers” Association
Frbrunce
Drama Instructor Delayed National Playground Visit
Charles F. Welle, director of dramatics for the National Playground and Recreation association, was to teach at the New York institute in March but will delay his visit to April 26 to May 25 to tour other recreation groups.
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Charles F. Welle
Newe Yorks
National Playground and Recreation Association
Wan Teahee
Feb Gass
Wella
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Acgolle
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Brownwood
Ruth Paiton
Henckencidgs High School
la Retama
Sounul
Nal le Canal
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REED
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Ri DupTty Piielly
Onde Ee
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