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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1947

Page

3

Juveniles Caught Prowling Cars on Broadway and Nearby

Two juveniles seen prowling the car of C. J. Cleveland at 1658 Lynwood avenue were caught by Detective R. R. Lowe. A spotlight and suitcase from the car were recovered. Mrs. Juanita Cooper at 612 Quitman street reported prowlers in the 1200 block of Broadway, two men were later picked up for investigation. J. C. Russell at 580 Thompson Place reported clothing stolen from his car at 1120 South Alamo street.

C. J. Cleveland Lynwood Avenue R. R. Lowe Juanita Cooper Quitman Street de Anen Broadway J.C. Russell Thompson Place South Alamo Street

Bexar Budget Boost At Public Hearing 1947 Budget Approved

Bexar county's 1947 budget totals 2,625,104.17 dollars, up nearly 200,000 from last year, approved at a Wednesday hearing amid opposition from Commissioners Dan Traugott and Sam Bennett. The court rescinded a 50,000 revaluation survey set aside, approved fund transfers including 3,864 for a county inspector, and redirected 3,000 for a law library to DA salaries. A motion to sell the county farm and hire three jail guards was defeated. An extra 10,000 was added to the Home for the Aged improvement fund. The Texas Ole Age Security association plans a 2:30 p.m. Sunday meeting at Huff Avenue school with F. H. Ridgeway to discuss a state convention at the Municipal Auditorium February 28.

Bexar County Dan Traugott Sam Bennett Bennett William Hensley Texas Ole Age Security Association Huff Avenue F. H. Ridgeway Municipal

American Legion Baby Contest Opens Registration in San Antonio

Hundreds of youngsters under five registered for the American Legion Better Baby contest to win health and beauty ratings. Only entries with a health rating of 90 percent or better qualify. Winners across six age classes will compete in a March 10 pageant at the Municipal auditorium to name Master San Antonio and Miss San Antonio. Proceeds from pageant tickets benefit child welfare and veteran rehabilitation.

Sae Ual J. C. Penney American Legion Municipal Auditorium San Antonio

Board Hires Five Teachers For Evening School

The San Antonio board of education appointed five instructors for the start of the Part-Time and Evening School. Part-time teachers include Kenneth Maxham and Louise Tynan. full-time instructors are Steven A. Kovacs, Reece W. Scott, and Mrs. Lucile Crenshaw. Two instructors were granted a leave of absence, and new hires include Katherine Alsup for commercial art at Tech school and Sidney Wright for physical education at Burbank High.

San Antonio Katherine Alsup Tech School Sidney Wright Burbank High School

Trio Arrested in Cave Under Hildebrand Bridge

Three men described as cave dwellers were booked on vagrancy charges after being picked up by Radio Patrolman John L. Guseman near Brackenridge Park. Edward C. Henry, 50, Juan Sandoval, 40, and George S. Watson, 48, gave no solid address. Watson listed 237 Argyle Avenue Alamo Heights.

John L. Guseman Hildebrand Avenue Bridge Brackenridge

More Music For High at Brackenridge High

San Antonio board of education approved spending 178.20 to purchase a concert grand tympanum and a baritone horn for Brackenridge High School. Dr Will Durant historian author will speak to the Knife Land Fork Club at 7 30 p m January 30 at the Gunter Hotel.

Brackenridge High School San Antonio

Antonian to Attend Air Parley at Corpus Christi

Howard Bumbaugh, president of the Texas State Aviation association, will fly to Corpus Christi Saturday to preside at the first quarterly director's meeting. He will speak to aviation enthusiasts at a 9:00 a.m. meeting at the Municipal Airport Sunday.

Howard Bumbaugh Texas State Aviation Association Corpus Christi

Centro Met eotil Recreativo group to meet Sunday

Shareholders of Centro Met eotil Recreativo Inc will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. to elect new officers and clear the treasury financial report, announced Thursday by Albert Trevino, the president.

Centro Meteotil Recreativo, Inc the Treasury Albert Trevino

Energize Your Body With 385 Tonic For Vitality

Overwork and worry wear down red blood cells leading to fatigue and underweight. Medical authorities cite 385 Tonic as effective for non-organic nutritional anemia by boosting blood strength. The tonic claims to increase gastric juice, improve appetite, sleep, energy, and skin color with millions of bottles sold. Obtain a wire for delivery.

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