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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1933

Page

5

Federal aid sought to keep county hospital open

Formal request for federal funds to keep Robert A. Green Hospital open is planned after a joint meeting of the county commissioners court and hospital board at 2 30 p m Thursday County Judge Frost Woodhull says the group hopes to obtain 10 090 per month from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation ALSBURY PLAN Tex Alsbury first proposed federal aid and hospital officials have discussed the idea in conference The commissioners court also considers two other revenue sources tied to county share of transfer fees after returning from Austin legislators' talks

Robert 8. Green Central Bellet County Commissioners Court Frost Woodhull Reconstruction Finance Corporation Alsbury Tex M. G. Bardwell Austin

Get That Million Dollar Feeling With Grove Pilla

An old advertisement touts Grove's Black Root Pilla as a natural remedy for liver and bowel issues. It promises improved bile flow and painless bowel movement without griping, urging use tonight for a brighter tomorrow.

Grove

Blue Star Heals Eczema Germs Promises Quick Relief

An old ad touts Blue Star Ointment as effective against eczema and skin infections. It claims to melt away irritation and kill germs fast, with a backup option if it fails. The wording mimics period advertisements with strong test claims and remedial steps.

Wedell Plans Dew Passenger Service San Antonio Laredo

Jimmy Wedell arrived to finalize plans for the Wedell-Willainy Air Service opening between New Orleans and Laredo via Houston with San Antonio in a key position. The venture, using a 44 speed plane, aims to begin within two weeks. Wedell and associate Harry Williams, a Louisiana aviation financier, foresee connections with Mexico City bound air and river transport links. The bold 200 mile hop in 48 minutes showcased emergency landing field scouting at Winburn field.

Jimmy Wedell Denton San Antonis Houston Wee Wedell San Antonio Dew Here Laredo Dick Hall Wedell-Willainy Air Service Corporation Key Positon New Orleans Harry Williums Louisiana Mexico City Winburn Field

Open Forum on Hospital Appeal in San Antonio

A letter from the acting chair of Robert Green Memorial Hospital urges San Antonio residents to donate up to 40000 dollars to fund operations through July 31. The writer questions high county officials salaries and pensions, arguing for strict economy, salary cuts, and job eliminations to cover hospital expenses.

Baller Light Robert #. Green Memorial hospital San Antonio Bexar County Tine Puid- Ne

County seeks larger share of auto license fees

Representative P.B.L. Anderson of San Antonio pushes a bill to grant Harris County half of all auto license revenue, with the commissioners court designating the fund and potentially doubling the county’s retained amount. If defeated, he’ll propose placing the current 178,000 retained by the county where most needed, replacing the highway and bridge fund use.

Hia County PB. L. Anderson San Antoni Commissioners Court Anderson

Papa's Diapepsin claims to cure indigestion fast

An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion with real stomach pain relief. It promises digestion improves in hours and urges use for coffee drinkers and harsh smokers, claiming tablets cost a penny and a quarter.

Plans Completed for Army Ball in San Antonio

Wednesday night plans were nearly finalized for the second annual military ball to be held at the Municipal Auditorium in San Antonio at 9 p m Several hundred officers from the regular army national guard and organized reserves were expected The receiving line led by Maj Gen Edwin B Wi ons commander of the Eighth Corps area would form at 8 o clock and be admitted at 8 15 p m with the grand march led by Brig Gen Haldon Dorey commander of the Second division and Fort Sam Houston Mayor Q M Chambers and Brig Gen Henry Hutchings state adjutant general were listed as among the honor guests Maj Raymond Phelps national guard was chairman of the ball Maj Loren Quenton vice chairman and Maj Frank Washburn secretary"

San Antonio Municipal Auditorum Regular Army National Guard Edwin B. Wioans Eighth Corps Halt

School Re admits Pledge Who Wore Shorts to Class

A Houston Junior College student who attended classes in shorts rather than trousers during a pledge ceremony was readmitted upon promising to conform to college regulations. The college fraternity faced probation and may become a regular activity if sponsored and guided by the college. The pledge leader, Pl Heta, may accept an invitation to join as a sponsored group.

Houston Houston Junior College Treek Heta Aebl Umder Promee

Senate panel backs Lawrence waterway treaty passage

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted ten to five to report favorably the American Canadian Lawrence waterway treaty. Seven absentees remain to be polled before the decision can be finalized.

Washington, D Senate Foreign Relations Committee

MacDonald Says No Plans for Trip to United States

Prime Minister MacDonald stated in the House of Commons that he has no definite plans to visit the United States in connection with the deal conference to be held next month. The item appears in a mashed OCR text with unrelated promotional lines following.

MacDonald

Calls for Lower Interest Rates in Public Finance

In a column by J. BK Berelia, a local bank president notes the variance in money value and urges county city and school board officers to demand at least a 50 percent cut in bank interest when seeking loans to fund government branches. The piece reflects taxpayer concerns over borrowing costs and fiscal restraint.

Joans

Democratic Group Studies Repeal Plan in Texas

A seven member committee of the Texas Democratic Organization Inc convened to coordinate with the Harris county delegation on the liquor repeal issue. The group, claiming about 7000 members mostly favor repeal, wrestled with backing a convention chosen by poll tax holders or via the precinct caucus system.

Houston Texas Democratic Organization, Inc Harris County

Confidence Vote Gives Peru Cabinet Support

In Lima on Feb 22 Congress, in a secret session, passed a motion of confidence in the foreign affairs, war, and navy ministers after they outlined their departments during the Libodian controversy with Colombia. The vote followed approval of laws creating a government controlled gold monopoly.

Lima Peru Congress Jas Foreign Affairs War and Navy Golombia

Cardus Helpful In Many Cases Like These

Cardus is helpful in various cases involving health and treatment choices. The passage references experiences with Cardui and mentions symptoms and improvements, including mornings after use, and hints at engagement with medical advice and advertisements.

Cardus

Milk shortage grips strike area in Wisconsin

Eastern Wisconsin faces reduced milk supply as strike action by dairy farmers escalates. Deputy sheriffs confront pickets at cheese factories and trucks are dumped. several factories close across Fox River valley. Authorities report 200 deputies aiding patrols in Outagamie, Waukesha, Winnebago, and Waupaca counties amid ongoing protests and arrests.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Walter M. Slugier Wisconsin Co-operative Milk Pool Madison Middle West Singler Outagamie Waukesha AL North Medina Martin Verhagen Schneider Cheese Factory Beores Fox River Valley Chicago Winnebago Waupaca Valetionis

Quickest Way to Knock a Cold in a Jiffy

A reader notes quick relief comes from simple, proven remedies rather than many remedies. The ad suggests taking water and following basic directions on the box, using a scientific formula like quinine and staying hydrated to end the cold faster.

Bill

Belittlin’ Advice on Deception and Courtship

A reader asks what a man should do to avoid deception in romance. The columnist replies with a terse quip about mowers and flowers as signals, noting the dilemma of honesty in courting and the author’s own predicament as a writer.

Perry Crosby Conwright King Baan Ben Tie

Brewer Speaker for Lions Club Ad dresses San Antonio Luncheon

Leo Brewer spoke on money at the weekly San Antonio Lions Club luncheon held at the Menger. J. (Andy) Smith paid a verbal tribute to George Washington.

Three Held in Kidnap Case in Denver

Denver police detained Charles Akers 36 boot jogger and Marion Rodgers 25 after a call to Charles Stevens 40 who led to arrest of Stevens. The suspects questioned by Chief A T Clark and Justice agent Wal Zimmer, tied to the Boettcher kidnapping inquiry.

Denver Charles Akers Marion Rodgers Carly Charles Boettcher Wnea Charles Stevens Union Stalion Stevens Colorado Springs A. T. Clark Carl 5. Milken Department of Justice Wal ©. Zimmer Btevens St. Lews

Joan Bennett Recovering After Minor Operation

Hollywood report says actress Joan Bennett is recovering splendidly from a minor operation performed Monday by Dr. Harold Van Metre. The news comes from Hollywood sources noting her improving condition and continued rest at home.

Joan Hollywood Joan Bennett Harold van Metre

Michigan banks reopen after eight day holiday plan

MT PLANNED WHA BANK: MT PLANNED DETROIT Feb 22. Michgan merged today from the late phase of its unprecedented eight day bank holiday with indications all banks would reopen tomorrow under a gain of limited withdrawals. A proclamation by Governor Comstock at Lansing outlined a plan to make available to depositors a portion of each bank assets cash reserves and U S government bonds. Detroit Clearing House Association and pending legislation in Washington and Lansing may clarify the situation as banks continue the policy of limiting withdrawals to a percentage of deposits. Mary Lou tours the city on KONO Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 31 o'clock describing rental property.

Detroit Michiwan Wiliam A. Comstock Lansing United States Detroit Clearing House Association Washington

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