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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1937
Page
21
A cropped collection of garbled clippings mentions Jefe Davis Suco Addo, Raymond as Masabstini manager, a rose-entry contest in Bal or Portland, and a vacation in Eigiay ILL. It references Florcavile Bilis, a postal worker who sent two entries of roses, and Mrs. GE. Hynvork planning a trip.
Maj Lranides K. Koontz executive officer of the Air Corps primary training school at Randolph Field has been ordered to proceed to San Francisco in time to sail on an army transport July 7 for duty in the Panama Canal Zone.
Ote hunted festmasters from the Eighteenth congressional ala shics are expected in San Antonio June 18 and 19 for the State Festmasters convention. Festmaster Gan Quill says postmasters from Ataurilio and Dig Splits intend to attend. Washington officials Harlee Branch Karl Crowley and others will speak.
Mire Josephine Wilcox a 41 year old Hildebrand avenue housewife lay wounded near her heart after neighbors found her bleeding at Stints Roza Hospital. Police said the shooting occurred as she called to her neighbor Mrs Steubing, then entered by a locked front door with Mrs Kessler. The weapon a 45 caliber pistol lay near the heart. Mrs Wilcox is married to Frank Wilcox of March Held California.
San Antonio firemen debated the new state pension plan urged by Chief G G and a local committee. Supporters argued the state plan funds future pensions via a six percent levy on fire insurance business, but opponents noted limitations for widows orphans and death benefits. One speaker claimed the Texas law would be unconstitutional per Nebraska ruling and urged questioning the speaker, not lawyers.
San Antonio officials say only perishable waste will be incinerated after incinerators were derailed and capacity is limited. Grass clippings and nonperishable refuse may be skipped, with emphasis on properly packaged and sealed material for disposal.
Claude Preeman, 46, of Vind Street, suffered injury when struck by a freight train after a prior knife attack. He lost his other leg five days after the earlier injury. The accident occurred Saturday night as he fell under the wheels of a Leight wagon during a clash with Wah.
Colonel Musgrave announced Thursday that a review honoring achievem ents and chairmanship trophy winners will be held by the Twenty third infantry at 4 30 p m. Priguy port Sim Houston Cui T C Musgrave said medals and clips will be presented to 40 non commissioned officers and privates in a formal ceremony as part of the event.
Poly Ann, while angered, nursed a cat owned by A. G. Witsott of Brckley West Virginia, and stuckled three cryptan gray foxes along with her two kittens.
Longhorn herd leader Schreiner appeals after a popular request to view a rare longhorn wattle, believed near extinction. Seven head of Spanley longhorn from Salt Antonio area were shown, with donations sought from local supporters to preserve the breed and its provenance.
The WPA program lists 99 709 people certified as destitute and idle for work. Major cities report jobless totals with Houston at 12 054, Dallas 4 and Fort Worth 13 445 while the broader district totals 80 600 workers classified as unemployed.
Lanier High to graduate eight students with diplomas presented by principal Brewer and San Antonio school board president Sarewell Tell Youngbiood at the Gan Pedra Playhouse. Four special scholarships named for Chenine McGeelwe, Tou, Tamise Wood, and Musiy Maverick accompany the ceremony amid student speeches and awards.
Jury selection begins in Austin with thirty new cases set for trial during five weeks. Attorney teams, local officials, and prominent figures attend as jurors, with trials addressing tax evasion and related financial offenses.
Fragmented wartime letters speculate on Europe seeking US aid and war debt relief. Confused lines reference America, and a tongue in cheek fear that machines and fascist threats loom. The piece reads like a chaotic street-corner rant offering no clear facts.
The Eighth Corps Area outlines a plan to enlist about 1500 men with 300 from Sav, 300 from Ayers, and 900 from other stations. The roll will boost overall strength to roughly 29200 by July. Vocational posts exist at all posts and service branches.
About 10,000 youths are listed in Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment figures for Texas. The report notes nearby CCC units and regional headquarters, with enrollment as of June 1 totaling around 18,20, including many in Texas corps.
Classified ads show various listings including a 670 acre property north of Tali in Texas for sale and multiple rentals and items for sale such as a 50 gallon wine barrel and a 26 foot Sprhy trailer with horse power, all referenced by classification numbers.
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