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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

17

Tax on unmarried ladies over twenty three proposed

The Brighter Side argues Congress should levy a heavy tax on all unmarried ladies over 23, starting at 20 proposed by some. It claims the matrimony code pressures men and women into roles, and a tax would prompt eligible bachelors to act, reduce coyness, and boost marriage and tax revenue, citing Governor Al Han Moore’s letter from a widow seeking a husband as anecdotal support.

Congress Indies United States of America Sepis Mulrimancy United States AL Hany Moore New Jersey

Dinner Concerts Aim to Merge Food Comforts with Music

New York plans dinner concerts by Mackin Marrow and the Philharmonic Symphony at the Waldorf-Astoria starting January 35. Shows combine five star wines with classical pieces by Mozart and Beethoven, pairing comfortable seating and table service with live music. Benny Goodman will solo in Mozart’s clarinet concerto. Dennis Taylor composes for the event. Notables like Walter Damrosch and Geraldine Farrar are listed among patrons.

Longright Intery New York Mackin Marrow Marrow The Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Oscar Hennessy Piper- Heldseck Carnegie Tim Accon Yang Mozart Dennis Taylor Benny Goodman Benny Mozart Walter Damrosch Jack Astor Lawrence Tibbetts Cornelis Vanderbilt Anne Morgan William 8. Paleys Geraldine Farrar

Auto Parts Thefts Nets 180 Day Jail Term

A suspect named Tom Potates pled guilty before Judge Charles J. Matthews to two counts of theft of automobile accessories. He received a 90 day term in one case and 180 day terms in others for stealing tires tubes wheels and related parts from Giz Schelor and others on dates in December and November at various addresses in the county.

Toms Potates West Marlin Street Charles J. Matthews Sam Giz Schelor West Buclid Avenue Timrmolejo North Plutol Street Matthews Sentenenst

Annual Teachers Meeting Set for San Antonio March 24 25

The Texas State Teachers Association will hold its annual convention in San Antonio on March 24 and 25. L Williams of Ackhart, president, announced the event to TB Partwood, assistant superintendent of oral schools. About 2000 teachers were expected to attend.

Alamo Itstelot Texas Asso-Ialien San Antonio Maarch Ward L. Willams of Ackhart TB. Partwood Mieck

Talk Brings Contempt Fine for Quinn in Local Court

Frederick Quinn faced contempt charges after allegedly talking out of turn at North St. Mary's Street on Wednesday. Justice Wiley fined him 25 dollars. Quinn appealed, claiming improper restraint and seeking habeas corpus.

Frederick Quinn North St. Mary‘s Street Juailes C. L. Wiley Quinn Wiley Cyrus B. Weller W. W. McCrory Criminal District Court Weller Wiley Ister

Miss Elma Neal Plans Future Courses for San Antonio Schoolset

Elma A. Neal, San Antonio school superintendent, sent tests in mathematics and reading to aid teachers in planning futures courses. The fifth grade will take a standard test used nationwide, while other grades receive informal assessments to guide instruction.

Elma Neal San Antonio Elms A. Neal Andy Ql Tesla Misa Nealauld

Sliding on Rail To Be Taboo in Courthouse Bid

Courthouse step railing bids spark a jealousy dispute among commissioners. Commissioner Uhr urged Alamo Dron Co for the handrail to aid elderly visitors but a watchdog suggestion proposed adding stops to deter misuse. County Judge Anderson warned the railing could tempt boys to hurt themselves. the court adopted a stalled act with stops provision.

Robert H. Uhr Alamo Dron Com Charles W. Anderson Vail

Cadets Receive Uniforms at Two San Antonio Schools

Uniforms were issued Tuesday to 120 cadets at Luther Burbank and Sidney Lanier schools as military units were installed. Cadet officer elections will be held midweek with examinations at both campuses.

Luther Burbank Sidney Lanier Mat.t. A. Austin Jr San Antonio Austin Street Army Se. J. BE. Cassidy Red Burbank St Lander

Warrant Transfer Clears Controversy in Bexar Court

After stormy sessions and questions about legality two $1000 warrants from a $122,000 issue were transferred to Van H Howard of Domestic Securities. County Judge Charles W. Anderson and Commissioner Sam Anderson sought clarity on right of way and WPA road project claims, then approved the transfer amid consideration of potential suits. An overprint of names on coupons was briefly discussed before being dropped.

Bexar County Commissioners Court van H. Howard Domestic Securities Corporatum New Charles W. Anderson Sam H. Anderson Edgar G. Gatvey Anderson Howard

Fruit and Vegetable Shipping Is Hiked This Week

An increase of more than 300 carloads in carrot shipments and overall fruit and vegetable movements were reported for the Jocel market covering the week ending January 7, compared with the previous year. Polar receipts totaled 1620 carloads versus 937 the prior year, per market news representative Limes G. Hooks.

Jocel G. Hooks

Produce Market Reports from San Antonio Weathers Wet Conditions

Wednesday market activity held despite light rain and cooler weather. Arrivals included lettuces and Florida tomatoes priced higher than Texas varieties, with slow trading at Growers Market and steady hay grain dairy and poultry prices across the board.

San Antonio Ai Weil We Vatus Mission Nexas Mart Commission Market Aprics Washington Central America Texas California Lemone Uslif Sunkist Calif New Idaho Texan Tornips Texay Pexas Kiindry Erate

Saregropper Aid Awaited in Missouri Farming Protests

More than 1000 sharecroppers and families camp along 150 miles of U S highways 60 and 62 in Southeast Missouri awaiting aid and housing. Health officials warn of exposure risks to children as authorities study potential epidemics. Sikeston merchants report some demonstrators appear misled by landowners after pleas to stay on farms.

New Madrid Missouri U. S Sikeston

Three thefts and a pistol land man in jail

Juan Mendez of 304 Monterey Street received a total 90 day sentence after pleading guilty to two theft charges and unlawful carrying of a pistol. The cases stem from thefts on December 27 and December 21 and a December 21 fur coat theft from Joske Brothers valued at 15 dollars. The sentences were 20 days each for the thefts and 30 days for the pistol charge by Judge Charles J. Matthews.

Juan Mendez Monterey Street Lupe Cardenas Jak Baltillo Joske Brothers Pulicy Charles J. Matthews Manuel Salazar North Flores Street Tarmo Gatlardo Gevallos Miso

Wayne Morris and Bride Given Home in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills California January many details describe Wayne Morris and his bride receiving a home as a wedding gift from Mrs Leon Schinasi New York heiress. The gift valued at around $100 000 includes a Beverly Hills Wills estate and features a refurbished mansion with a swimming pool rock garden and tennis court. The couple planned a sixty day honeymoon trip east after the ceremony and reception.

Beverly Hills Calif Jan. It Wayne Morris Csms Burren Brice Dubbles Schinasi New York Tohncoo Mra Leon Schinasi Beverly Wills Ding

Townsendites to Meet for Public Meeting at Municipal Auditorium

Townsend Club No 19 schedules a 2 30 p m meeting in the west wing of the Municipal auditorium this Thursday The event aims to aid the unemployed through sun tay wanted ads and publicity

Townsendites Townsend Club No. 19 Municipal Auditorium Sun Tay Broadway

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