Fiddler Walt Koken Wins First at Smithsonian Fiddlers’ Convention
Washington AP reports Walt Koken, a crampy boy with a sweat rimmed hat, wins first prize as best old time fiddler at the Smithsonian Hesiyal of American Folklife First Ane mai Fiddlers Convention. Five fiddlers from across the nation performed on a muddy Mall stage as audiences cheered. The contest highlighted the enduring American folk tradition with tunes like Turkey in the Straw Kansas Traveler and Are You Washed in the Blood of the Lamb. Koken also took top honors for a unique Sail Away Lady performance, telling the crowd you must hear a live fiddler play it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bko
Smithsonian Institution
Koken
Walt
L A man drowns during holiday outing in Canyon Lake area
A man identified as Casper Mumera of 1402 W Huisache drowned during a holiday outing at Jacol's Creek Park near Canyon Lake. The body was recovered about 4 30 p m. The incident involved a L A man and a San Antonio resident celebrating a 64th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Trewin
Jacol’s Creek Park
Canyon Like
Casper Mumera
W. Huisache
Guerra Assumes Duty Amid Controversy
Controversy over Cipriano F Guerra Sr hiring continues as he begins as associate manager for management and planning services. Rep Gonzalez criticized the 24000 a year post while Mayor Gilbert Garza urged suspension pending release of facts by City Manager Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Reed
Cipriano F. Guerra Sr
Rep
Gonzalez
Guerra
Pra
Gilbert
Garza
Hunt
Guerra Faces City Hall Ethics Clash in San Antonio
Guerra’s appointment to a San Antonio city post sparks calls for conflict of interest rules. Officials including Rep. Gonzalez urge a strict ordinance to prevent officials from assisting friends or entities tied to their own financial interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaurdlee
Guerre
Mission Federal Savings and Loan Association
Associatin
National
Econamie Development Associate
NEDA
Gurera
Gonsalez
Guerra
Cietti
Ginnzaler
Gonzalez
Cipriano Guerra
Gatti
Grand Jury Empaneled in Bexar County for July August Term
The July August Bexar County Grand Jury was empaneled by the 14th District with Jerome K. Hirnis Sr. appointed foreman. Alternate foreman is Stanton P. Bell. Panel includes Mrs. I. A. Potts, Wl Chatlington, Charles F. Messmer, Maj. Henry Hunt, W. Mudberry, FF Jamies Seal, GA Rocklyn, Byron J. LeFlore, Steven Nurvasty, Porter P. Mitchell, Mrs. Lila Cockrell, Walter C. Dunlap, and Mrs. Lessi Ellen Culmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Dudgesman
Jerome K. Hirnis Sr
Stanton P. Bell
I. A. Potts
Wl Chatlington
Charles F. Messmer
Balfoury
Maj
Henry Hunt
W. Mudberry
Jamies Seal
GA Rocklyn
Byron J. LeFlore
Marton
Steven Nurvasty
Bandera
Porter P. Mitchell
Dak Glen
Lila) Cockrell
Sulan Walter C. Dunlap
N. Loop
Lessi
Ellen Culmer
Allen
Labor ruling overruled in case on strike violence curb
The Mourh County Court of Civil Appeals on Wednesday overruled a 78rd District Court ruling by Judge James Onion. Farah Manufacturing Co. seeks to prohibit acts of violence during a strike by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. The appeals court sent the case back to the state court, holding it has power to control violence and should hear the dispute rather than the National Labor Relations Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude James Onio
Carlos Cadena
Onion
Janje
Farah Manuacturing Co
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
National Labor Relations Board
S A Housing Project Unique Tower Attracts National Attention
MIRCOM's S A housing project for retired officers from all seven services breaks ground near Randolph AFB. Sen John Tower says the venture could set a national precedent, with 700 apartments and amenities planned in a university of San Antonio area. The project, second of its kind after Lackland AFB, aims for completion of initial units by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack Sisk
Uniformed Services
Srimming Pools
Fourse
Tower
San Antonis
Lackland Afb
Don Marcus B. Stokes I
Mircom
Fmarson
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Antonians
Randolph Lockwood
Ames
Fort
the Alamo
Frederick W. Huntington
Sons of the American Revolution
Archbishop Furey
Mission San Jose
Alamo
The
Champ Fiddler
L.A
Kenya? Corporation
Broadway
McCullough
Texan
Secoad
Texas
San Amenio
Tawny Baily
ATL IM Texas
Wexico
Central America
South America
SeNday
Canada
Awad Sihday Daly
Sr Wean
Averber
Associated Press
En Force
Iya Setteeti
Galti
Gonaale
Sch
Couner
Henekel
Ann Browne
River Art Group
Mission
Labor
S.A. Housing Project
Unique—Tower
William A. Harels
Quincy Lee
Bartlett Cocke & Associates
Pat Chumney
U.S
Nixon
Soviet Union
Union
John Tower
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!