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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1947

Page

18

Quits Custodian Job and Appointments Made in County Court

Traugett resigned Monday as custodian of the Some for the Aged and the Bexar County Tuberculosis home. The court accepted his resignation effective Monday. The court also approved oaths of Dr. C. D. Boyd as county health officer and assistants William Johnson and Jack A. French. Harold Gee urged buying more machinery, but funds were not available. The court approved a May 17 city election vote returns, bought a motor for $8450, and paving bid for Garrity road at $1767.

Traugett Bexar County Mpraugate C. D. Boyd William Johnson Jack A. French Dean Johnson Lo Dr Sian H. Hale James Sanches Mario Campa Campa Cc. Riggins Terrell Wells General Fund Colglazier and Hoff, Inc Garrity Road New Braunfels

Carmen Chief Palmer Invites Defence at Police Deportment

A garbled report shows Police Chief Fred Palmar receiving an invitation for a celebration. The item notes Palmar being asked by an officer to defend a bull at a city event. The event is linked to the Antonia department and a public display at a local location.

Fred Palmar Mooday Hiv Oh Scar Oila Sieve Lamaile Sheva Latreda

Chamber managers to meet in Corpus Christi convention

About 200 chamber of commerce managers will meet in Corpus Christi from June 6 to 8. C J Crampton general manager of the San Milani chamber says the event will draw attendees from across the state. Ray Tyeeman executive secretary of the South Texas chamber will also attend.

Chamber of Commerce Corpus Christi C.J. Crampton San Milani Chamber Crampton Will Hay

South L A votes bonds for school building

Residents of the South San Antonio Independent School district approved a bond issue of 227,000 for a new school building. Superintendent Morris S. Jennings announced the result on Monday. Voters also approved raising the maintenance tax rate from 1 to 1.51 mills by a wide margin.

South San Antonio Schooh Morris S. Jennings

Rotarians Plan San Francisco Fifteen Thousand Delegates

San Antonio Rotary plans sending a party to the international convention in San Francisco on June 13 led by retiring president Dr. Everett W. Wilson who will preside. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson and many other local Rotarians and spouses. Miss Huske, executive secretary, notes delegates from nearly every country will attend the event.

San Antonio Rotary Clits Inter National Conventine San Francisco Frank C. Hak Everett W. Wilson Wilson Harry Ropers Ike Kuykendall Harold Gee A. H. Higeinbotham Coffey W. Evans Fieh George Siegel William Wallingford Robert BE. Kingston Ceorge Judson George Dirthing A. 0 Moktengin A. A. Wariker Pauline Huske

Market Rumors Reveal Sector Shifts and Key Players Cited

The report surveys a broad mix of figures and firms, naming Angie's craft supplies, General Electric, West Father, and Newark area entities among others. It notes ongoing wage concerns, competitive bids, and industry movements affecting aviation, railways, and manufacturing realms.

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Educators to Hear Dr Prunty at Texas A and M meeting

Texas educators from county and secondary schools will hear Dr Merle Prunty director of Student Personnel at Stephens MO speak at the June 17 to 19 conference at Texas A and M College Station. The event covers child welfare coping supervision and school administration topics including finance and classroom supervision.

College Station Texas Merle Prunty Stephens Moe China M. Eaviest Stiny Eschool

U. T. Class to Hear Jester at Tonight’s Exercises

The University of Texas plans its commencement program with Cavern Reedford Jester, a former student and regent, delivering the main address tonight in a solemn outdoor ceremony. Earlier graduates heard a warning on Communism from Bishop John E. Bines during a starlight event.

AusTin TNS University of Texas John EB. Bines Bigoy Lac ‘Pexas Protestant Episcopal Dineese

Baylor Graduation Marks Largest Class in History

In Baylor Waco campus today the largest graduating class in the university history received diplomas. About 381 earned BA degrees and 15 M.A. degrees as part of the commencement exercises this morning.

Baylor Waco Inge Eyjor University Wariell

San Antonio Livestock Market News Overview

Cattle and sheep market notes from San Antonio and Fort Worth areas show varied pricing and activity. Reports include fed cattle, calves, hogs, goats, and sheep with prices, weights, and receipts, plus general market tone and receipts trends.

San Antonio Ewes Zoo Wnton Odin ST Wood End Pholer Wales Stearly Hyth

Peace plan urged at P T A jubilee in Chicago

Mrs L W Hughes of Altinight, Venn, president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, opened the organization’s golden jubilee convention in Chicago with a plea for education as a peace instrument. She told about 3000 delegates that children trained in head and heart will help combat and prevent war, urging a national program focused on human values and happiness. She compared national education expenditures, noting the United States spends under 2 percent of national income versus Britain 6 to 7 percent and Russia 17 to 26 percent.

Chicago Dwire L. WL Hughes Altingth Venn National Congress of Parents and Teacu Fers Chiago B Hughes Pt.a

Chicago Poultry and Produce Trade Ad Summary

Chicago advertisement from June coverage outlines dairy and poultry trade items with prices, weights, and livestock references. Mentions pounds, several product codes, and payment options as part of a marketplace classified insert. Includes a telephone contact line for quick responses.

Chicago Poultry and Produc Chicago U.B.D Annalira Prienes Fryers Tel Towaléra Fom Marcel Hucklings Heer

Knight Cleans Up City Street Department

James W. Khight began his administration as street commissioner with a wholesale cleanup. Most trucks left for emergencies, yard repairs, and steam cleaning under E. L. Spike Hansen and Fred Mays, while several maintenance workers were dropped for repairs. Ed Gerlach was ousted, George Holekamp reassigned, and sewer work moved to Paul Naueshutz and Paul Steffler with 24 year veteran George Martin among those let go. Inventory clerk Wallace Hancock added. grafting dept unchanged. trench dept stays. Knight promised to retain engineers and seek more staff as needed.

James W. Khight E. L. “Spike” Hansen Fred Mays Aloul Ed Gerlach George Holekamp Hars Airport Knight Paul Naueshutz Paul Steffler George Martin Charles Dobbs Police and Fire Wws Fuji Linac Wallace Hancock Reets Clork Te Sign Department Jimmie Converse George Reete Tred Heinbaumt Joe Murphy Ed Knight Trench

Lost Jewels Suit Awards 3750 in City Case

In a local action the City of New York was awarded $3750 in a lost jewels case. Abe Levie Monny and Dr. Levit acted as administrators for the estate of Ben Lett. The plaintiff sought $7500 to cover travel and legal expenses, with Judge Brints presiding.

City of New Yer Taarares Company Abe Levie Monny li Brints Dr. Levit Datl Af Ben Lett Ines Af Jrivelrys

Police Pay Hiked in Sauk City's Fire and Police

Raymond Sauk and fire commissioner Katd announced a pay hike for firemen and police officers effective June 1, funded within the city budget and based on new salary scales. After a conference with Mayor Alfred Callagh, no further police changes will be made. J Lolis Quintinilla was appointed chief clerk and auditor replacing Bo Gang. Building electrical and plumbing inspection departments continue on a temporary basis.

Raymond. Sauk Palige Katd Bo Gang Gariga Malin EL Lf Ur Aswell Elev

Six Boys Earn Eagle Scout Badges at Ceremony

Mann Junior School hosts Eagle Scout badge presentation with scouts from Tran No 20 Trinity Methodist. Recipients include Everett Cozayt 1117 Capitol, Beh and Jack Seavs 1135 Fulton, Stanley and Richard Workman RIS West Mulherry, and Jim Harvey 24 West Agarita. P G Silber district scout commissioner will present badges.

Troyace Mann Junior School Tran No. 20 Trinity Methodist Everett Cozayt Capitol

Radio Stolen From S. A. Home

Burglars took a combination radio phonograph from a Salem home over the weekend. Mrs. La Kanatts reported the loss to police Monday. A door was ajar during the break-in and investigators seek clues. No one was hurt, and no arrests have been made.

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Weber Rites Set for Local Coffee Shop Operator

Funeral services for Leo George Weber 53 of 619 West Lullwood avenue will be at Porter Leeing Chapel Tuesday with interment in San Jose Burial park. Weber died Sunday from a heart attack after running a coffee shop five years and is linked to an appliance company. Survivors include his widow two sons Richard L and Leo G Weber Jr brother Ralph H Weber sister Mrs Anita Knit and one expects.

Leo George Weber West Lullwood Avenue Ly. Mg Porter Leeing San Jose Weber KONO Richard L Leo G. Webree Ralph H. Weber Anita Knit Elandson

Cotton futures drift amid mid May pressure and covering

Cotton futures opened lower but later firmed as short covering and mill buying supported nearby contracts. Mixed signals from local liquidation and favorable May parity influenced New Orleans prices, with July and December bids around mid 34 and 29 dollars per bale. The day featured volatile quotes and stray commentary on demand and storage.

Elpereo New York Burch New Orleans Colton Caicetricuie Getaber Jrses Mavely Ely Angen ‘Range Rome Chase Cenia Ign

Garsson Testimony Ties Munitions Bribe Claims to May

Washington report on Henry Garsson and his brother Murray facing bribery conspiracy charges tied to Andrew J. May. Garsson testified their munitions firm held 10 million in war contracts before meeting May in 1942. Government alleges payments to May through Cumberland Lumber Co for favors securing 78 million in war contracts. May denies profiteering, saying he acted as agent for the Garssons in the lumber deal.

Washington Henry Garsson Andrew J. May Garsson May Bouse Murray Garsson Kentucky Garsson’ Munitions Combine Carlson Cumberland Lumher Company Garssons Sayin Te Galy

Methodist Pulpits Filled at 89th Conference in Texas

The 89th annual Methodist conference concluded with appointments for the Southwest Texas district. Readers include figures such as district superintendent Keely Nye and numerous pastors serving Austin, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, San Angelo, Kerrville, and surrounding areas. Publicized names span multiple towns and churches as divisions assign clergy for the coming year.

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