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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1939

Page

8

Climax Near in 12 Year Drive for Y M C A Building

The M C A faces a pivotal push as funds are counted toward a $35,000 goal for a new building serving work living and recreation for San Antonio youths and adults. Campaigners report progress toward January 15 deadline amid old memberships and past triumphs recalled by long time supporters.

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Hopkins Daughter Diana Proposes Swimming Hole Scheme

Diana Hopkins six years old suggested turning a large trench in the commerce building basement into a swimming hole. Secretary Harry L Hopkins listened but denied the proposal with regret, noting the plan cannot be pursued.

Washington Commerce Diane Diana Harry L. Hopkins Hopkins

San Antonio Sheriff Seizes Over Sixty Punchboards

Sheriff Will W. Wood announced that more than 60 punchboards were seized from San Antonio merchants and destroyed on Saturday. Beginning Monday, all displayed merchandise tied to the boards will be collected and distributed to county organs. He threats further action if merchants do not cooperate.

San Antonio Bexar County Sueurco Iegal Wood Light Broadway Fifth Street

Forum speakers announced for public affairs week

Four new speakers join upcoming public affairs forums led by C. E. Trontz. Participants include Ruth Tinnin and Albert Hagersmans with other educators and local leaders presenting topics from education to unemployment and international concerns across San Antonio venues this week.

C. E. Trontz Ruth Tinnin San Antonio Vocational and Technical School Albert Hagersmans Muse Stituary's University W. ‘H. Shireman Mondas Douglas Tayior Hlgh School Thomas ¥. Wank St. Alphonsus Church Charles Albidress P.m. Bethel Presbyterian America Charles Haberkorn Perpetual Help School Alonso Perales Grant Tementary ‘School Moving Pictures and Society Albert Haxermann St. Mary's University Friggy Our Lady of Guadalupe Church AL Mena Mth San Antonio Echnical School Crockett Pillman St Phillips’ Junior College

1000 Hobbies Displayed at Edison Show

A school hobby show at Edison High School Friday January 13 runs from 2 to 10 p.m. The Edison F T A and student Sourteil sponsor the event. An elementary showcase happens 2 to 4 p.m. with two musical programs at 5 p.m. by the Edison band.

Ballard Named Kerr County Agriculture Agent

Luke Ballard of Snyder has been named Kerr County agriculture agent succeeding J W Hillin who resigned. Ballard previously served in agriculture work and will assume duties at Kerrville with experience in farm extension.

Ballard la Etal Kerr Kerrvale Luke Ballard Snyder Kerr County Agriculture J. W. Hillin Aevicultural Egent Stephens Co Stephens County

Goitre Not a Disease Says Dr A A Rock

Scientific research challenges goitre as a disease and proposes a new treatment. Dr A A Rock, a long time goitre specialist, promotes an alternate method and has published a book on the treatment, free upon request from Dr A A Rock Products Depts 1396 Box 757 Milwaukee.

Wilwaukee Tija Aess Rock A. A

Delegates Named for Union of American Hebrew Congregations Meet

Rabbi Ephraim Frisch and Mrs. Joe M. Prost of San Antonio are named as delegates to the thirty sixth bi annual Union of American Hebrew Congregations gathering in Cincinnati Ohio beginning January 15.

Ephraim Frisch Joe M. Prost San Antonio Union of American Liteview Cincinnati Ohio

Parental Education Class Set at Hawthorne Junior School

A parental education class will be held at Hawthorne Junior School at 10 a.m. Wednesday with Miss DeRosette Thomas speaking on Fundamentals In Character Building. The school will hold an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday.

Hawthorne DeRosette Thomas

Olmos Water Board Election Set for January 10

Two candidates will be elected to the Olmos Water Control and Improvement District No 7 board. Terms of two current directors expire in January.

Olmos Water Board Olmos ‘Terrace The Water Control Improvement District No

Attorney Theodore Simmang to Lecture on Masons Legends

San Antonio attorney Theodore Simmang will address the Community Lodge of Masons on Masons Legends from the Great Pyramid of Cheops. The talk marks the lodge's first 1939 educational program tonight.

S. A Theodore Simmang San Antopsy Cheops Community Lodge of Masons Bion

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