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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1947

Page

8

San Antonio Sees Rise of 55 New Factories

James McGoodwin of the industrial department tells the Rotary Club San Antonio added 55 new factories in the past year with an investment of over 16 million dollars. He praised the city’s diverse industries and listed several new ventures including a seed firm pottery concern a packing house and a Latin trade building project costing about 0.3 million.

San Antonio James McGoodwin Chamber of Commerce San Aninia Boston

Supreme Court weighs mayor Curley plea on jail sentence

Washington reports the Supreme Court weighed a second plea by former Boston Mayor James M Curley to overturn his six to twelve year jail term for war and conspiracy. The court was to rule on Curley's petition to reconsider its June 2 order denying a stay. Curley will be placed at the Cohasset hospital near his home in Scituate Mass, where the 72 year old politician was taken yesterday.

Washington Supreme Court Bosa James Morley Curley Cohasset Scituate Mass

One Step Threatened Life at Carlsbad Caverns

A Chicago salesman James H Harring, 49, fell near the entrance of Carlsbad Caverns while a party including Constance Vitomas and Karl W Waddell prepared to enter. The fall resulted in a $1000 loss and a fatal moment amid the cave tour.

Carlsbad James H. Harringa Chicago Carls I Caverns Constance Vitomas Llaiy Karl W. Waddell Concord

End of Tibet Fighting Told

A government spokesman reported the end of fighting in Tibet as Lamas revolted against Chinese authority. Officials sought a local settlement of the Outer Mongolian invasion of Sinkiang while border forces tightened around Peitashan amid Red Star hostilities.

Aamdang Tibet Sin- Kiang China Nanking Sinkiang Red Star Russia Peitashan

Weather Lerlang Area Saturday Night Clearing Forecast

Saturday night forecast shows light to moderate winds with temperatures near 25 degrees in edge of the Lerlang region. Sunday forecast calls for continued cool conditions with brisk winds and potential light precipitation as noted in coastal pages. Local readings list towns and times for near by areas with calendar references and watchful advisory notes.

Unclear OCR Audio Schedule Bits from KCOK Station

Fragmentary listing shows scattered times and show names for KCOK AM radio with entries like Bedieslonn and Vigiten n Voters. Poor OCR renders many words incomprehensible, but hints at a Sunday morning lineup and various programs including news and attorney segments.

Kcok Pasers Bimai Fatt Bingerm Daler Andalucia Star Mexico

Forgotten incident in Los Angeles involves Mexican minister

In Los Angeles the recall of Dredoime Torres Bodet Mexico's foreign minister was not acknowledged by the Mexican consulate. Consul general Francises illagran called the event "Finished-period" while noting the episode was forgotten by officials.

Los Angeles Dredoime Torres Bodet Mexico Francises

GOP Seeks Bipartisan Aid for World Rehabilitation Effort

Senator Vaylenerg of Michigan urged a bipartisan, prompt world rehabilitation program with White House and Congress cooperation. The statement backs a comprehensive balance of Europe and Asia needs beyond direct relief and calls for a permanent bipartisan advisory council to assist the executive and legislature.

Washington Vaylenerg Americas Teade Sone Quarriers Capitol Aneet Vandenberg America Europe Asia Congress Vandenberg Jeune la Gop Enbican

Veterans to Stage Flag Day Ceremony at Arm Amon River Theater

War veteran groups join to sponsor Flag Day at the Ame aon river theater Saturday afternoon. A concert by Alamo Post No. 2 band opens the program, with color-massing, flag raising, and a sequence led by the United War Veterans council. Speakers include Charles A. Stevens and Rev. George C. Baker, followed by God Bless America. Guido E. Raussehen chairs. Herring serves as master of ceremonies.

Ewald Bielefeld Boy Stout Dugler Rabi David Jacobson Temple Beth-El William W._ Herring Flag Day Association George C. Baker Laurel Heights Methodist Church Charles A. Stevens Eugene Hernandez United Spanish War Veterans America Alexander Wangler Ursuline Convent Guido E. Raussehen Herring Marley

Fuel Jar Put in Clerk Case

In Milwaukee arson trial of Dr. John Lewis a kerosene scented fuel jar was admitted as evidence. The jar found in the basement of his fireswept church ties to a station operator purchase two days before the blaze. Prosecutors seek to prove the container matches the one used to buy solvent aiding the fire that caused about 150000 dollars in damage to Calvary Presbyterian.

Milwaukni John Lewis Milwaukee Calvary Presbyterian Euch

FPHA Denies House Charge in Washington News

In Washington on June 14, the Federal Public Housing Administration denies a charged subcommittee report alleging failures to meet its duties. Commissioner Dillon Myer rebutted 16 points, asserting most charges were already answered in hearings. Three new charges appeared, though some are deemed irrelevant to security, with no decision yet on their significance.

Washington Federal Public Housing Ina Pila Dillon Myer

Woman Hurt In Car Collision Era

Woman W W Seholtz aged 66 of 6191 North Cherry Street was recovering Saturday from injuries received when a car driven by her husband collided on Elm and Nolan with a second vehicle driven by Haynes age 34 Route 2 Box 611 Richard Gibbons age 10 of 165 Lubbock Street was injured when a car struck the bicycle he rode in the 290 block of South Flores Street According to Tywestigatne Gilbert Guerrera writer of the car was Mrs W J Cude of 1715 Pleasanton Road

W. W. Seholtz North Cherry Street Elm and Nolan da Haynes Richard Gibbons Lubbock Street South Flores Street Tywestigatne Gilbert Guerrera W. J. Cude Pleasanton Road

Rehearsal Parties Fill Social Calendar

Friday night social events centered on wedding rehearsals for Miss Will Connor, Robert Mepham Jr, and Miss Geraldine Harman. Nancy Blackburn hosted an al fresco supper with families. Jewel Horders and Charles Pare were honored with a post rehearsal dinner hosted by Mrs. Grover Robinson. Additional gatherings at Oak Hills Country Club featured pink and green decor, a bridal bouquet sculpture, bells, and gladioli amid a pink and green color theme. Mrs. Otto Koehler hosted a Friday cocktail party for Harman with a three tier fountain and floral decor.

Will Connor Robert Mepham Jr Nancy Blackburn Rees Jewel Horders Charles A. Pare Grover C. Robinson Waco Willanson Shasta Dassles Martin Lead Pattie Head Martin Head Jr Oak Hills Country Club Geraldine Leach Roarkert Otto Koehler

Pilon By DOUALAST McGARY

Mrs Holt Ruffir of Buenos Aires and Olivia Nellie Wilkes in San Antonio met this week via long distance phone. Possible face to face by fall in South America. Mrs McNeel not traveling this summer. Ada Dimiton advocates contact. Tonkus eyeglasses story noted. Blonle Miss Tale Blah Dleflela mentioned with a contest hint.

Holt Ruffir Patsy Parker Buenos Aires Olivia Nellie Wilkes San Antonio Sting Vnce South America

Joan McCiuer Returns Home From University of New Mexico

Miss Joan McCiuer returns to her parents Mr and Mrs Leland McCiuer after spending the summer away from the University of New Mexico. She completed her freshman year and is a member of Chi Omega sorority. Annie Weeks, notary, now located at 602 South Texas Hall.

William McNeel Heer Schrelper Place Miss Down McCiver Raine University At New Mexico Leland McCiuer Ste Nos Chi Omega Sorority Annie Weeks Ste. Nograyther and Notary South Texas Hull Ing

Social Calendar Evening Parties Honor Local Women

Social calendar notes several gatherings at Oak Hills Country Club and private homes. Mrs Leslie Neal and son Leslie hosted a dinner for Miss Charlotte Whitfield and Tom Hogan Jr., while Miss Margaret Mauermann entertained Miss Marilou Smith and fiancé Major Roberts. Mrs C W Terry hosted a formal party for a silver wedding anniversary. Norma Hancock supported Revaissantes at the Menger Hotel as Miss Jean Sell and fiancé Helwmar Hageman were celebrated alongside the marriage of Miss Geraldine Traymion and Walter Schmid at the Green Oak.

Sampday Leslie R. Neal Soni Laslie Oak Hills Country Club Charlotte Whitfield Tom Hogan Jr Margaret Mauermann Marilou Smith Majom Roberts C. W. Terry Micir Norma I Wancock Revaissantes Menger Hotel Jean Sell Tiante Helwmar Hageman Geraldine Traymion Walter Schmid R. A. Marinin

Bride Elect Complimented at St Anthony's Luncheon

A luncheon Saturday at the St Anthony's Peraux room honored Mise Charlotte Whitfield, a bride elect. The center table displayed white vas thoughts and miniature silver welling belle pieces while guests included members of the bridal party and tutors.

Whitfield St. Anthony's Peraux Mise Chinlotte Whitfield Bride Eleet Tate Fort

Luncheon Hosts for Mrs Fleming at Fort Sam Houston Club

Mrs P J Hennessey entertained with a luncheon at the Fort Sam Houston Officers Club for her daughter Mrs William Fleming of Pensacola Florida the former Miss Phyllis Hennessey Mrs Fleming plans to leave this week for home Guests included Mesdames P J Hennessey Jr George Dany L H Armistead Warren Wilkinson Devitt Saunders John Daniels Richard Walker Arthur Biard Carl Lytes and Miss Tommie Alegler Also Misses Nancy Bickham and Jackie Tritt hosted at a luncheon Friday at a farmer's home honoring house guests Miss Fansie Heard and Misses Vane and Sue Stewart of Chicago</S>

P. J. Hennessey Fort Sam Houston William Fleming Pensacola Fla Phyllis Hennessey Fleming Nancy Bickham Jackie Tritt Farmer Fansie Heard Misses Vane Sue Stewart Chircega

Final School Apportionment Revealed for 1946-47

The ninth and final per capita apportionment warrants for the 1946 47 school year have been announced by State Superintendent L A Woods. The last payment authorized totalled 26 003 500 representing 4 per capita on 1 500 950 students.

Auseln LFI Superintendent of Politic Instruction L. A. Woods State Board of Education

City News Dance at Herman's Hall Austin This Sat

Melody Kids perform Friday. Old Time Band Friday. Wednesday features Harry Cheates and His Tale Blond Band advancing ads. Community event listings reflect weekend entertainment notes with local venues and acts.

City News Herman's Hall Austin Melody Kids Harry Cheates & His Tale

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