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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1933
Page
17
London May 1 4 The American contract bridge team widened its advantage over England by 2 THO points after the fourteenth hand of the 300 board contest. A trophy funded by Charles M Schwab awaits the winners. British captain H Beasley noted losses from missed slams as the Americans maintained a substantial edge throughout the day.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce appoints committee chairs for the coming year. Guy Boyham named president and Ralph Rubottom as athletics chair with Harry M. Koester as vice chair. Donald Wil- Vama chairs attendance, Youngs Crook leads, H. W. Graff as vice, George Kaler C. F. Divter and Joseph Yonts on finance. J. Is. Tiner heads prize and awards. Jim Landers meetings. Bailey Peyton national affairs. George Tucker greeters. Theo Weiss Albert Bust W. A. Williamson John Hoye C. C. Witchel on legislative.
Mrs Applewhite was appointed by the county commissioners court as chairwoman of the Bexar county child welfare ward to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs F L W McAllister. McAllister recommended Applewhite, who will work with the advisory board alongside a county probation officer.
Washington July 21 After praise from President Roosevelt and Secretary Wallace county agents in cotton states prepared to issue permits allowing 11 holdings to plow up land offered under the government acreage reduction program. Authorities said contracts approved by county committees will be accepted and tabulation completed. A hearing on compensatory processing taxes for commodities competing with cotton will be held soon.
New York July 21 Dun and Bradstreet reports in the weekly review of trade that substantial additions are being made to employment and payrolls. The flow of orders and inquiries is quickening as buyers are pressed to action by rising markets across the broad economic landscape.
Lieut. Keith A Thompson a student pilot from Kelly Field was found dead in his observation aircraft after a crash south east of Hallettsville. The fatal spin occurred during the flight from Galveston. Thompson was 22 and a West Point graduate who reported to Ran Wolpit field for the October class. He is survived by his mother Mrs Thompson of Ogdensburg Wisconsin.
Stamp collectors learned that the World’s Pair issue includes Century of Progress commemorative stamps to be sold only through the Philatelic Society. In Washington, denominational values are 1 cent and 2 cents, ungummed with perforations missing, in sheets of 25, with pricing 3 cent sheet at 76 cents. Not sold in any post office except Washington and the Chicago fairgrounds.
A 1933 beauty soap advertisement touts Camay as the cosmetic soap for women. It highlights its creamy white formula, delicate fragrance, and fresh cellophane packaging. Endorsements from a young sportswoman and a posing model claim Camay leaves skin soft and pliable and prompts admiration.
Chicago July 21 A new program to meet church problems was adopted by the forty first International Walther league convention. Activities are divided into Christian knowledge and Christian service with one executive secretary. Education work will shift to Christian knowledge and the plan aims to replace shallow socials with a stronger program including Bible study mission study music and summer camp activity. After adopting a 625000 budget for 1932 34 the convention ended.
Aviation committee members of the chamber of commerce worked on plans for stunt flying to inaugurate an air service between San Antonio and Laredo. The program, at Winsburn field, will feature Hangar Sox pilots. G Dieter, president of the national association, will be the first passenger, traveling to Laredo and back.
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