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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1950

Page

11

Painted Walls of Mexico Project Spurs San Antonio Art

Emily Edwards leads a cultural project to document Mexican murals and their history with photographer Mantela Bravo. Her work follows years defending San Antonio landmarks, including protests against riverfront development.

Mexico San Antonio Emily Witich Edwards Jexico Mantela Bravo Uutil Hull House Chicago Miss Edwards Ban ‘Antonio Hhe Conservation Society Elim Pate San Antonio Tiver Latin W Tobi Irig Ted Edwardd*eyen Yan Strich Egg Themelves Amin San Nionlo

Two youths held in auto stripping case

Two juveniles were arrested early Monday in connection with stealing and stripping the car of J. O. O'Brien, 724 Main. The vehicle was driven from a Fredericksburg theater and stripped near the Bal cock road and Sunshine Derby intersection. One youth was booked as a delinquent juvenile and to be held for juvenile officers and the federal probation officer. Eldridge Gaston, 15, of 1630 Santa Monica Street, was held for vagrancy and auto detectives. Martin Schaeffer, 18, of 510 Belten Street, was held for auto theft detectives.

J. O. O'Brien Fredericksburg Balcock Sunshine Derhy Eldridge Clifford Gaston Santa Monica‘ St Martin Schaeffer Belten St

UT Law announces list of January degree candidates

Dean W. Page Keeton announced the January degree candidates from the University of Texas School of Law. The list includes Hubert Witham Greeney of Alamo Heights, Fred Charles Lepick and Alfred William Olfer of San Antonio, and Hugh P. Shovin of 1618 Aganier Ave, with amounts and addresses noted in the clipped report.

University of Texas School of Law Dean W. Page Keeton Hubert Witham Greeney Castanast Alamo B Heights San Antonians Fred Charles Lepick Blue Bonnet Blvd Alfred William Olfer Lowa Sl Hugh P. Shoviin Aganier Aye

Goodwill Tour Set Promotes San Antonio Livestock Expo

A second overnight goodwill caravan to promote the San Antonio Livestock exposition will meet at 8 a m Tuesday in municipal auditorium. Twenty plus businessmen led by Frank Stampp and Dayton Conklin will travel by chartered bus visiting Castroville Hondo Sabinal Uvalde Brackettville and Del Rio before continuing to Falf offers Carvised Springs Crystal City La Pryor and return. Invitations from Mayor White will be delivered to the mayor of each visited town. Tickets and rodeo reservations will be sold at sales points for general admission.

Goodivill San Antonio Livestock Exposition Reeve Municipal Auditorium Frank Stampp Dayton Conklin del Rio Castroville Hondo Sabinal Uvalde Brackettville Faple Pass Carvice Springs Crystal City la Pryor Home Mayor White

New Office Due to Corporation Court Move

Judge Robert Sawtelle disclosed Monday that permission was obtained to move a partition back 15 feet into the firemen's dormitory on the same floor to provide space for an office for warrant officers and clerks in the corporation court.

Midas Corporation Court Robert Sawtelle

Atascosa Postal Jobs Examinations Announced

Examinations for substitute clerk positions at the Atascosa Post Office have been announced by a civil service commission. Entrance salary is $1,024 per year. Applicants must reside within the delivery area or be a bonafide patron. Further information and application forms may be obtained at the federal building, room 116.

Atascosa Post Office Civil Service Atagcuye Post Office Mus Federal Building

Trunk Executive to Speak at Mexican Chamber Meeting

Trunk Executive William Arlen, owner of Texas Trunteco, will be principal speaker at the Mexican Chamber of Commerce meeting at 8 am Monday in the Casa del Mexico auditorium. His topic is Wholesale Market.

Willian Arlen Texas Trunteco Mexican Chamber of Commerce Casa del Mexico

Bexar County Opens Six Downtown Xray Booths This Week

During the first week, 20844 persons receive chest X rays in Bexar county. Six downtown stations will operate Tuesday to Friday from 8:41 to 1 pm and Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm. Locations include Sears Roebuck Rov anane plaza Case du Mexley 518 W Houston Main plaza and Brazos et courthouse plus City Wealth department and 128 W Commerce. Aimed at broad public screening with multiple sites.

Bexar County Salumay City Wealth Départment W. Commerce At

Truckers Plan Nearby Market Near San Antonio

Victorino Garcia, treasurer of the Truckers association, says a supplementary market near San Antonio could arise on Maliaver and Nueva Street city outskirts. A prior attempt near the courthouse failed. Belgian truck farmers proposed using government surplus sheds at S Zarzamora end. Maverick discussed with teachers. reaction was positive though details remain unsettled.

San Antonis Assif Victorino Garcia Garcia Maliaver Nueva St Maury May Jertek S. Zarzamorast Maverick

Air Terminal Defects Plague New $200000 Airport Terminal

Director Walter Gunstream said 53 defects found in the new feeder airlines terminal opened months ago. Cracks widen to about a quarter inch while interior fixtures and a south entrance exhibit alignment and leakage problems. Corrections are sought from Cunningham Construction with bond remedies if contracts lapse in June.

Feeder Airlines Walter Gustream Gunstream Ina Ralph Cameron Cunningham Nettie Aviation Advisory Board John Cape Gunsbeary Cameron Viste Clin Hinghem Co

Mayor leads seven to Austin hearing on river pollution

A delegation of city officials heads to Austin on Monday for the attorney general hearing on pollution of the San Antonio River. Included are Commissioners James Knight and Henry Hein, E. Z. M. Berge, sewage disposal plant superintendent, City Attorney Austin Andorn, Paul Nauschuté, city sewer engineer, and Irving Seligmann representing the engineers on disposal plant improvements.

Vente Neaden Delega

Police Probe Gunfire Knife Cases Weekend Incidents

Police investigated multiple weekend incidents including a gunshot wound to Jesse de los Sentos who was struck on the right cheek and released from Robert B. Green hospital, a child wounded in a trash fire explosion, and several stabbing and slashing robberies on streets such as Santa Rosa Laredo, Monterey Medina, and Frio Buena Vista. An auto assault on Anthony 29 ended when thieves fled after learning of only two pennies on him.

Jesse de Los Sentos San Patricia Robert B. Green Hospital Nehraykast Jinda Kay Turbin Polite Gertrudes Guarlano Colima Santa Rosa Uve Laredo Jacob Escobedo Angela Monterey and Medina Jesus de Los Santos St. Frio Frio and Buena Vista Anthony Humble Humble St Auto Stonewall St

Personnel Head Named at Brooke Army Medical Center

Maj. James L. Combe named personnel head of the Medical Field Service School at Brooke Army Medical Center after returning from 34 months in Tokyo and Korea. He previously served as personnel director at the medical center headquarters.

New Khing Medical Field Service School Brooke Army Moerlical Center James L. Ka. Combe Tokyo Korea Medical Center

G B Rodney Services Slated

Services for Col. George B. Rodney 77 of 167 Groveland Place will be held at his residence at 2 p m Tuesday Interment will be in Sam Houston National Cemetery He was a native of New Castle Delaware and had lived in San Antonio since retirement from the army 15 years ago He was a member of St Pauls Episcopal Church Surviving are his sons Rodney Joy Rodney and Richard Rodney brothers Col Sorgeys Rodney East Lansing Michael Rodney Newark Janes Rodney Clarksburg and Judge Richards Nativity New Castle and two grandchildren

George B. Rodney Groveland Pl Sam Houston National Cemetery New Castle Del San Antonio Retirlay St. Paul's

Dimes Drive Kick-off in San Antonio Lead Campaign

San Antonio event launches the Dimes Drive with an 8 pm Monday start at the municipal auditor ium. Alamo Heights sponsors and the Little Theater Guild back the fundraiser for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis county chapter. Maj. Gen. Charles W. Lawrence notes Lackland sets a per man goal. A minstrel show, Shakespeare, community skit and musical numbers feature Mayor White among attendees.

San Antonio Mavery Blmes Municias Auditorian Nathere Alamo Heights Players Tie Lillle Theater Guild Mexar County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Lackland Ape Charles W. Lawrence Lackland Mayor White

Graduation Exercise For 203 Medical Field Service School

The Medical Field Service School at Brooks Army Medical Center holds graduation exercises for 203 students. Graduates depart immediately for new stations while 351 fresh students arrive to begin medical and practical technician procedures in the new class.

Medical Field Service School Brooks Army Medical Centers Iman Siudenia

Red Jackets Shine with Apple Polishing Party at Tech High

Just before grades, Tech High School Red Jackets hold an apple polishing event for teachers. Students present polished apples as prizes for the shiniest fruit. Nancy Ramertz, sponsor, carries on the tradition with Miss Eunloe Lueken assisting.

Tech High School Nancy Ramerlz Red J T Eunloe Lueken

Budget Hearing Set by County Commissioners

County commissioners set a hearing Monday at 9 30 a m to review the 1950 county budget. County Auditor Edgar Garvey announced the budget would be filed with the county clerk at noon Monday showing proposed general fund and officers salary unit expenditures of 1 570 901 and expected revenues for the same funds of 1 491 000. Several delegations are expected to appear to challenge the proposals.

Tle Edgar Garvey Monarkey

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