Memorials to honor 35 Americans on new stamp series
Washington July 22 Preparations were underway by the post office department and the bureau of engraving and printing to design and select the best likenesses of 35 famous Americans for a special stamp series authorized by Postmaster General Farley. The stamps will honor authors artists educators inventors composers scientists and more, with first issues expected in early 1940.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
James A. Farfey
Makin
Farley
Jaye
Payer
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twat
Washington Irving
Louisa May Alcoli
James
Fenimore Cooper
James A. W McNeill Whieler
Daniel Chester French
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Gilbert Charles Stuart
Frederic Reming
Walt Wraitman
John Greenleaf Whittier
James Russell Torell
Horace Mann
Charles W. Eliot
Booker T. Washington
Frances E. Willard
Mark Mopkins
Alexander Gratan Bell
Eli Whitney
Samuel F
Morse
Elias Howe
Cyrus 4
McComick
John Fpr
Farley Salvo
United States
S. Charleston
New York City
Navy Mall
Fanaa Canal
Musical Planned by L. A. Boys Club Members
Members of the Los Angeles Boys Club plan a musical show directed by George Dee Ay. Rehearsals include singing and acting as PreK through elementary levels prepare for a community performance at the city theater on December 12.
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L. A
Boys
Manly Night
Midler
George Deeay
Wie Pray
Wil Congla
Discrimination Issue Dominates AFGE State Convention
Alleged wage and classification discrimination among federal employees topped the second annual convention of the Texas chapter of the American Federation of Government Employees at the Gunter Hotel. Delegates heard remarks from city officials and federation leaders as about 300 attendees gathered for sessions and an officers’ installation set for 5 PM.
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Te Vxag
American Federation of Government
Gunter Hotel
Milny
George Fair
Houston
Henry Heln
WB. Arnold
Dan Quitt
RS. Atchison
P. Nt
San Antonio Trades Council
Drard Say Willian 1
Bensamilas
Washington D. C
Ffederation
Alfiale
ALF
All
Floresville Man Placed Under Bond In Federal Transport Case
James B. West of Floresville faced federal charges related to transporting contraband. He was ordered held at $1500 bond and appeared before a U.S. commissioner as the case proceeded toward the federal grand jury in Louisiana.
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Floresville
James B
Islelun Culeingolie
Leilisiana
Lundy
U. 8
Lecknars
Hayes
Lemoyne Flaterty
William Block
Mary Lynn Mitchell
Margaret Cunningham
Grand Canyon
Randolph Carters
Port Avans
Hatta Mac Waddox
Winnie
Medlin Lake
City Winner in Court Tilt
A fragmentary report describes a court case with references to defendants and a plea bond. It notes a judge and terms of restraint, mentioning the Pens, prison, and officials in a contested plea. The text is garbled but centers on a legal proceeding and a court decision.
Cenotaph figures head to San Antonio for Texas Alamo tribute
In Atlanta a $700,009 cenotaph sculpture titled The Spirit of Sacrifice is en route to San Antonio for September 15 unveiling. Sculptor Pompeo Coppini oversaw stone work by J. J. Ware and Alex Anderson. the monument honors Texans who fought at the Alamo, including Bowie, Travis, Crockett, Bonham and others.
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Alex Anderson
Pompeo Cappini
Wowle
Crockett
Am Way
San Antonio
Atlanta
Giorgia
Alain
Alain Plaza
San Athlonio
Pompeo Coppinnl
Coppin
Ike
James Howie
William B. Travis
David Crockett
Janes Bonham
Abe
Repatriation drive picks up in Texas and Matamoras
A Bowlin repatriation program gathers momentum as fifty Mexicans are slated to depart from Texas and Matamoras this Sunday. Officials note the operation involves processing and coordination across districts with attention to legality and safety.
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Kenedy
Texas
Matamoras
Qmni
McAllen
Papers Bought By Aliens S410 Naturalization Hearings
The article reports on a Saturday naturalization hearing in the Anton district involving 40 alien-born women and 2 or more simulants, with about 1522 listed for petition. Senior naturalization examiner PJ Pung cites documents and reasons for applications, noting many petitions from new soldiers and a shift in citizenship status.
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Sa Antonia
Maling
Mab
Pung
Pury
Alee Elie Aheniges
Ewan
Barless Brackenridge Zoo Sparks Gaze and Debate
An article discusses Brackenridge Park Zoo removing bars from animal enclosures mirroring moves by San Antonio's zoo. It notes changing public behavior, with two viewer types: curious observers and bar supporters, who fearless openness may alter animal viewing dynamics and safety.
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Brackenridge
Park
Tise Lo
San Antonio
Zoologicst Park
Schiaparelli
van Panert
Bexar Facts Column Highlights Local Personalities
CLAUDE STANISH surveys a collage of San Antonio locals and curios from the Bexar Facts page. scattered notes mention tennis player Joyce Difter, bowler Alanio Heights, and motorists near Travis Park, with portraits of jockeys, painters, clerks, and tourists.
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Claude Stanish
Antonio
Evil Tates
Belicé-Firemen
Citywide Dramatic Tournament Opens for Youth Casts
Mrs Rose Oveoutd director of Mile ng dramatics announces ten citywide tournaments for children aged 3 to 16. Eliminations are set for August 7 at the Prospect HUL building with winners advancing to the state tournament in Goose Creek August 25 and 26.
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Rose Oveoutd
Mile @ng dramatics
Prospect Hul
Seguin
Prospect 1
Goose Creek
Texas
O Year Want Proves Point Divorce Granted
Chicago on July 22 Mie Gere alding Piledwan 88 waited ten years for her husband Agion 49 to return to her She told Superior Judge Revert C ODarmell she believed he no longer loves her She was granted a divorce The notice hints at out of town trade deals and an order to place a message in a local publication
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Chicago
Mie Gerealding Piledwan
Agion
Revert C. Odarmell
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Department of Commerce
Shanghai
Haus
Talhee
Alamo
Allereance
Allan Skies
Portis
Miidauais
Casseini
Vusincey
Harry Merny
Maverick
School of Observers
Rand
Sally
Causlia Arathern Ikon
Arathea
Mons
Arattea
Bexar
Joyce Difter
Alanio Heights
Retiss Gopfos
Charles Overray
Colorado
Jimmy Grimes
Fred Sommers JR
Col
Charles Diehl
Ung
Corpus
Albert Chief
Croswell Hall
Jack Lewis
Olmos Park
Muncipality
Canopus Club
ED Fomby
George Jones
Cherokee
Okla
Bil Heil
Grover Chandall
Dita Parley
Louis Sien Oni
Yucataiy
Ico City
Jerome Sievers
George
S.A. Dramatic
Julien
Julian's
Duchen
Wolff
Marx Julien Beauly
Nye
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