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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1937
Page
24
The piece humorously surveys New York City residents who bask on sun drenched rooftops and penthouses. It contrasts New Yorkers with others, notes terrace culture on Park Avenue and Florida bound sun worship, and jokes about sunbathing etiquette and altitude observers.
The article recounts a deadly Memorial Day crash in Wyoming and safety cautions on roads, notes New Florida slot machine bans and the broader move to curb gambling. It critiques careless driving, recalls labor clashes in Chicago with fatalities, and mentions political speeches on unemployment and obsolete laws. It also touches on royalty in Italy and antiquated statutes.
A rundown of evening and afternoon meetings for local women and clubs appears across churches and societies. Events include the Tuesday evening Women’s auxiliary circle at Deaconess Presbyterian, the Alamo Auxiliary meeting, the Zion Lutheran Brotherhood, Vineta Lodge at 700 East Cincinnati, and the Woman’s Council gathering at Southside Christian Church. Also listed are circulation of study classes, a Marin Fenwick Parent Teacher Association session with student performances, and upcoming club meetings at the Centennial Lotta Club and the Woman’s Relief Corps with a program and social details.
In Atlantic City New Jersey a surgeon argued beauty surgery is a growing necessity driven by reckless driving and lingering facial and bodily damage. He noted the complex task of cutting stitching and reconstructing parts, while many patients value appearance over sight.
In Austin on June 8 the state and oil pipeline firms faced a district court ruling over the method used to assess franchise taxes. Attorney General William McCraw argued the suit would decide if major line companies owe several thousand dollars under the corporate privilege tax.
The San Antonio Commission market Tuesday lists cantaloupes at 31705 Dashes and Mississippi cantaloupes at 4 dollars per 190 pounds. Apples, beans, cabbage, grapes, lemons, and various vegetables and fruits are priced per bushel, crate, or pound with numerous items including Avocados, Strawberries, Potatoes, Onions, and Tomatoes. Prices show wide ranges and regional varieties across fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.
In Switzerland the famed St Bernard dogs of a monastery were spared from extinction after a 1000-year history of aiding lost travelers in the Alps. A recent brutal attack by a dog led to calls for eradicating the breed, but the Swiss gendarmes commandant halted the action citing their long service.
Gowland Dudley Gowland president of the San Antonio Junior College graduating class was awarded a scholarship to Southern Methodist University for his outstanding scholastic record over the past two years.
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