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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1937

Page

24

All Time Great Presidents Team Debated by Runyor

Damon Runyon surveys readers choices for an all time great presidents football team. He notes Roosevelt on every ballot, discusses Jefferson Lincoln and others, and compares political feats to sporting feats while predicting reader reaction to the imagined lineup.

Damon Runyor Beasties Pestares Bertice Washington Alrigid Mr. Roosevelt Larry Kelley Yale Mrr Roosevelt Babe Ruth Dube Wilson Mir Abner Doubleday Jefferson Louisiana Purchase Mississippi Lincoln Madi $40 Monroe Cleveland Jackson Theodore Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt

Local Calendar of Meetings and Events Noted

Tuesday and Wednesday community notices list gatherings across San Antonio including Business and Professional Women at the Oriental Hotel, Delphian council at the Public Library, Delphian chapters at homes, chapter meetings, women’s clubs, and parent teacher associations with times largely in the afternoon and evening. Several society groups meet at churches, schools, and clubrooms, with postponements and venue details noted.

West Mistletoe South Side Christian Echinven Delphian San Aronio Edward Mueller Barilla Missionary Society of Denver Heights Methodist Church Thomas Nelson Page Hagewood Fsehool Brackenridge High

San Antonio Groups Plan Meetings and Events

Multiple San Antonio clubs and associations announce upcoming gatherings. Officer elections, card parties, performances by the San Antonio Musical Club groups, guest speakers from the chamber of commerce, and various social activities are scheduled across January at hotels and schools. Plans include entertainment, demonstrations, and civic engagement events with reservations and hostesses listed.

Amnas J. B. Graken Franz Corer Tomes Jordan Astassas Dratng Lingcheat San Antonio Chub Guter Hotel Vodee Bascom Tobnson Chamber of Commerce Civieffairs Igh Mary Muller Caroling Brown Mre. W. A. Shacklebt San Antonio Musical Cub Lewis Kravis Beck Whowlton Auditorium Dean Merle ‘Whrift Jutter Lea Andris Berliner Barbara Hensley Byoupas Thrill Prank Stinger Judior de Estément le Gans Antonio

Parking Meters Spread Across Cities Affected by New System

The American Automobile Association reports rise of parking meters spreading nationwide with debates over extra tax and harassment for motorists versus easier detection of overtime parkers. Advocates cite increased business for merchants and higher city revenues, while opponents warn of burdens on drivers and private gains from municipal ordinances.

Washington Jal American Automobile Association

Oklahoma rich plan Texas move to dodge taxes

Oklahoma City January 19 195 Reports that wealthy Oklahomans are moving to Texas to escape high income taxes. Jam es Nance Moor trader of the Oklahoma House says Oklahoma will keep well off residents with homestead tax exemptions. J Ben Cruz Dallas chamber of commerce manager says about 49 wealthy Oklahomans plan to relocate.

Texas Orgahoma City Oklahoma James 6 Nance Oklahomia House J. Ben Cruz Dallas Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Rioters Return to Cells After Escape

Canadian Press reports most prisoners who fled the Gata mio reformatory during a flotilla escape are recaptured. Authorities say ten or more fled but only four or five remain unaccounted for, with several reported as returned or sought to be returned to the prison.

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Egg market wobble as mild weather skews supply

Mild winter weather fools hens and disrupts the egg trade in Chicago. Prices tumble from 23 cents a dozen wholesale, while government reserves move to stabilize farm prices. Stocks, fresh receipts, and storage goods impact the market as the year progresses. Hazel Achad’s danger with a 11-foot python adds a sensational aside.

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Dean Stoddard Calls For Teacher Mental Health Reform

Dean George Stoddard of the University of Iowa urges teachers to face reality, develop useful skills, and seek change in job or locale to overcome neurosis and improve classroom effectiveness. The talk emphasizes restraint, self-control, and avoiding emotional strain to prevent burnout.

Iowa City Jows Jan George University of Tavea Acesty Dean Stoddard

17th Century Gown Worn In Play In Paris

Paris drama notes French actress J Marie Ball performs in a seventeenth century cross of stiff black velvet designed by a continental couturier. The dress features a four voluminous skirt with silver trim and tassels, a pinched bodice, purple jet accents, and a velvet muff. Ray Milland stars in Paramount’s Bulldog Drummond escapade as a veteran air pilot with six years of flying experience and significant credited hours.

Paris J—Marie Ball A¢Olyneux Ray Milland Paramouttt Bulldog Draysmond

Unclear national strike moves stir governor's guards

Governor Murphy mobilizes National Guards to calm unrest amid a wide labor dispute. The plan aims to deter riots and protect property as mobilization grows, with officials stressing lawful action and the need to prevent violence while workers seek to return to jobs.

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Estimate Set On Oklahoma Oil Production

Oklahoma officials set February discussions on oil output from state fields. A bureau estimate shows 543000 barrels daily as the projected market demand for Oklahoma, guiding production decisions.

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