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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1950

Page

2

January Out Like Lion in Cold Winter Weather

January ends with widespread foul weather as snow sleet and rain hit many regions. Subzero readings persist in the Northwest and central northern plains with mild warmth lingering in the Southeast. Citrus growers combat another cold snap by burning smudge pots in southern California groves while a breezy storm spans from New England to the upper Mississippi Valley.

Plains Minnesota Dakotas Pacific Northwest New England Mississippi Valley California

Burglary Charges Filed After Meat Heist at Berry Packing

Three defendants Cresencio Torres Luis Fernandez and Amando Terrazas face burglary charges plus counts of concealing and receiving stolen goods after meat valued at 20000 was stolen from Berry Packing Co 400 Media St over weeks Juan Herrera is charged with concealing and receiving one quarter of net stolen on Jan 3 Authorities listed the four defendants’ address as Salrity ja

Justice of the Peace John Ogden Berry Packing Co Media St Juan Herrera Cresencio Torres Luis Fernandez Amando Terrazas

Postage Stamp Directory Issued

A revised edition of the official U.S. publication covers postage stamps from 1847 to June 30, 1949. It lists plate numbers and quantities for both commemoratives and air mail stamps, per Postmaster Dan Quill. Copies are $0.40 at the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office in Washington, payable by postal money order or check.

U.S Dan Quill Superintendent of Documents Government Printing Office Washington Postalvatar

Falcon Dam Funds Sought for Rio Grande Project

Washington January 31 The international boundary and water commission asked the image appropriations committee for about 11 million dollars for Falcon dam on the Rio Grande and for related long term projects. Commissioner L M Lawson of El Paso testified with goals including maintaining Alpine office and planning another dam in Big Bend. The request also covers canalization, rectification, and 4 million for flood control on the lower Rio Grande with bids likely by July 1 and total cost near 47 million including power facilities.

Bneolt Savey Washington International Boundary and Water Commission Lmage Appropriations Committee Falcon Rio Grande L. M. Lawson el Paso Alpine Big Bend Lawson

Missing Man Sought in Texas Area

Herbert Rider 60, of Chickasha Oklahoma, missing since Saturday night. He is a machinist and father of Bhs RV Jennings of Wichita. He disappeared from the Jennings residence during a visit after an auto accident last December 9 that killed his wife and left him with a broken neck. Rider is described as five feet tall, 125 pounds, wearing a brown suit and gray overcoat, carrying a black suitcase, with a brace on his neck.

Pelice Herbert Rider Chickasha Okla Rider Bhs RV. Jennings Wichita cl Jennings Yin Poke San Antonio

City Hires Six Graduate Nurses for Health Dept

Employment of six graduate registered nurses by the city health department was announced Tuesday. They will report Wednesday and undergo a month of orientation training under supervision of Miss Elvira Getken, director of the nursing division, before starting field duties. The new nurses are Ima Jean Eddvington, Mary Estelle Burleson, Florence Eracit, Lillian Jonas, Estelynd J. Holmgren, and Mary Franklin.

City Health Department Elvira Getken Ima Jean Eddvington Mary Estelle Burleson Florence Eracit Lillian Jonas Estelynd J. Holmgren Mary Franklin

Alamo Heights Mayor Seeks Drainage and Broadway Work

Mayor Jack Judson announced state funds are allocated to beautify the drainage ditch and cater basin on the Austin hay. He pressed the highway commission in December to carry out the project and asked for maintenance of Broadway from the Austin Parkway to Loop 13, but no reply has been received yet.

Jack Judson Alamo Heights State Highway Department Austin Hay Highway Commission Judson Austin Kwy Loop 13

Mrs Carneal Finds Dandruff Relief in Hair Tonic

Corpus Christi Texas Mrs Louise Carneal 202 Hrawater shares a testimonial praising Baker's Hair Tonic and Baker's Lanternin Shampoo for dandruff and itchy scalp. She notes hair is long and thick and credits the products with relief and smoothness. The ad promises refund if not satisfied and urges purchase at local drug stores and barber shops.

Corpus Christi Texas Louise Carneal Reaulix Baker Adr

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