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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1937

Page

2

Antonia school budget slashing hits all departments

The Antonia school board unveils a tight budget plan to February 1, cutting clerical hours and substitutions while trimming buildings and grounds staff. Ninety percent of back taxes to be pursued and a partial tax department overhaul aim to save about 1.3 million for the year. Substitutes and part time posts will fill gaps as enrollment and future staffing are weighed.

The An Antonia Maida Verlaht Gar Antinto Werth Tell Younghtead Goghran Youngblond Iedermon auUneblond Youngblood

Kruschen Health Tonic Claims Easy Safe Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Kruschen Tonic as a cheap daily cure to remove blubber and belly fat. It promises weight loss in weeks with a teaspoonful in hot water each morning and claims many readers, including Mrs. Hilda Davis of Brooklyn, report reductions and improved energy.

Lasmary Hilda Pavis Brooklyn N. MI

Row Over Dancing Leads to Gallows

In San Quentin California Natividad Vatendtela killed his 17 year old wife during an argument over dancing. He was sentenced to die on the gallows after the fatal incident involving an automobile crash.

San Quentin Calif Jay Natividad Vatendtela

UB Murderer Electrocuted After Triple Robbery

Report describes the execution of a condemned killer at Linz Site penitentiary. The prisoner, known as Tilterton's slayer, faced the electric chair amid a bewildered expression and a final smile. Earlier, Chester White, 33, hid his girlfriend and her daughter, while accomplices Charles Yam, 28, and Fred Fowter, 19, shot a butcher during a store hold-up.

Jatt Neney Evans Tilterton Dnday Tilterton Dwin Fier- 75 Pholsterar Linz Site Chester White Charles Yam Fred Fowter

Birthday Greeting Drive Uses Western Union Offices

Western Union places its telegraph offices at the disposal of Presidents Birthday Ball committees to collect 25 cents per signature for a national 9 multiply signature birthday greeting. The message honors the president and pledges infantile paralysis relief. All funds go to the National Birthday Ball committee with credits for each community.

Western Union New York

Methodist Plan Debt Retirement Campaign Set

Dallas dispatch reports Methodist Church bishops outlined a plan to retire a 985 debt of the board of foreign missions by April 25. Bishops John M. Moore H A Boaz Ceenr Da Gorso and Paul B. Kemn said the drive would culminate at special programs or dinners on April 25, the eve of the eighty ninth anniversary of the foreign mission start.

Methodists Dallas Southern Methodist Church Plass North Texas Foreign Missions John M. Moore H. A. Boaz Ceenr da Gorso WN. Ainworth Paul B. Kemn Foreig

Frio County Jail Renovation Under Way

Frio county jail renovation is progressing under Sheriff Warren Smith's supervision in Pearsall. The report lists treasury balance and expenditures, with details on receipts, customs, and overall fiscal activity.

Frio County Pearsall Warren Smith Washington Jan. S Treasury

Penny Park Meters Fight Draws Appeal in Dallas

In Dallas on January 22 Edgar Welch attorney fights a $2 fine for violating the meter ordinance. Judge Williamson overruled Welch's petition to void the ordinance, Welch appeals to the county criminal court and vows to press the case further if needed.

Dallas Edgar Welch Williamson Welch County Criminal Court

Police report on petty theft wave across city

Police received reports of thefts including a jacket and glasses at Pauit Landrum 316 Walton Avenue and watch stolen from Reb ere Carle 200 Broadway. Additional incidents involve Western Auto Supply 504 Main Avenue 10 GB cigaretiyighter and $47.92 at Rite cafe 1210 West Houston Street and thefts connected to Mrs. Drew Hartell 2578 East Houston Street and Virginia Hall 2028 West Hulsache Avenue.

Pauit Landrum Walton Avenue Rebere Carle Broadway Western Auto Supply Company Main Avenue Hanv Rite Cafe West Houston Street Clock and Tobacco Drew Hartell East Biss Virginia Hall Hulsache Avenue

Molasses Shower Drenches Kansas Town

In Atchison Kansas molasses poured from a roof pipe after an iron valve was opened by a Hallor Manufacturing employee to reduce steam pressure. Spillage covered homes streets and days of cleanup as firemen sprayed the area while housewives rationed their milk and cleaned up the mess.

Atchison, Kandan Hallor Manufacturing Company

Wife Slayer Asks to Study Bible in Prison

Robert S. James, sentenced to hang for the murder of his seventh wife Mary Busch James, seeks weekly Bible study while awaiting action on appeal. A chaplain will assist and James will study the Bible to learn about what lies beyond death.

Los Angeles Gin Robert S. James Mary Busch James Les Acion James MG Bible Helen Man Sid Im

Local Classifieds Offer Baby Chicks and Poultry Ads

Advertise baby chicks and poultry in The Light for greater results. Dial P1238 for adwriter to create effective ads and boost response. Contact options include quick placement and tailored copy for farmers and hobbyists.

Dial Adwriter

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