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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1938

Page

6

Pump priming clash over WPA officials in relief bill

Washington scene as the Senate passed a 3.753 billion pump priming measure but surrendered power to confirm or reject state WPA administrators. Senators disclosed the omission of a clause requiring Senate approval of WPA officials earning 5000 a year. Senator Hatch said he knew of the deletion but did not seek to amend the bill. Radio families rise as four of five American homes own at least one radio, totaling 26,666,500 households, up 16 percent since 1936.

Washington Senate Hatch New Mexico WPA Joint Committee On Redio

Joe Reichman and heiress wed in Dallas ceremony

In Dallas on June 24, Joe Reichman known as Pagifacci of the piano and Tommie Bradford, described as an old heiress from the local social set, joined in marriage. The ceremony drew attention from society and local circles as both families announced the union.

Dallas INS Joe Reichman Pagifacci Tommie Bradford Dallas Soviante

Beauty Floats Death Awaits Kill or Cure Bride to Wed

Beatrice Garrawey, 19, faces a risky two step operation to cure spontaneous paralysis as doctors fear it may be fatal. The Shreveport couple announced their engagement, but Reichman and Mrs Bradford Reichman denied plans to wed despite her being a beauty prize winner and his orchestral engagements.

REW York INS Beatrice Garrawey Beatrice Shreveport Angelton Reichman Bradford Orchestra Teader Wnll Bradeford

Youths Accused of Window Peeping Captured Near Tatum Home

Two youths were held by police Friday after being caught near Mrs. C. Tatum’s Riverside Drive home while window peeping. One suspect was nabbed at a farm on Valley Braser Road, the other during a chase involving local residents.

C. Tatum Riverside Drive Hinceley Louis Valey Braser Harris Tatum Sturm Bill Portis

Rotary Meet Nears Close at San Francisco Conven tion

The 29th annual Rotary International convention in San Francisco moves toward closure as George C. Hager of Chicago is inaugurated president after a 2116 to 1933 delegate vote. Hager replaces Maurice Duperrey. the body allows multiple clubs in large cities and trade areas. A rental ad for a 5 room apartment at 1215 Blanco Road ends the item.

San Francisco Rotary International George C. Hager Chicago Hager Allen Street Oklahoma City Big Service Club Maurice Duperrey France Larer Blanco Road

Polish Worth Its Weight in Gems

Burlingame Gall Lune 24m It’s wonderful what a little polish will do. Jerry Goyis, a young gardener, found a tarnished bracelet while cutting grass. After polishing, a jeweler identified 144 diamonds set in platinum, and the bracelet is valued at more than 1500 dollars.

Burlingame Gall Jerry ‘Goyis

Moody heads South Texas chamber of commerce secretaries

M L Moody of El Campo was elected head of the South Texas chamber of commerce secretaries at the annual meeting in New Braunfels. Jeff Belt of Corpus Christi spoke at the noon luncheon. Max Starcke of Seguin spoke at the night meeting. Other officers named include Joel Watson UlvildVice president Ed Stone San Benito secretary Gilberg Garrettson Laredo Frank Quinn Seguin B C Copenhafer Wharton and Jim Netts Del Rio directors.

Laredo Frank Quinn Seguin B. C.copenhafer Wharton Jim Netts del Rio

Allred Joins Alabama Coushatti Indian Tribe

Livingston June 24 Governor James V Allred and Lieutenant Governor Walter Woodul joined the Alabama Coushatti Indian tribe as the town returned to normal after a rain ruined celebration. Allred and Chief Tat Cal Shek buried the hatchet for another generation. Allred was the first Texas governor to meet with the tribe once left in Texas since Gen Sam Houston led their removal. Allred came with Texas rangers and they smoked the pipe of peace with the Indians.

Livingston James V. Allred Walter Woodul Allred Tat Cal Shek Texas Sam Houston Texas E Texas Rangers

Horses Save Banker From Heavy Roller Incident

In Middleburg Pennsylvania on June 24 a Snyder County banker Kenner Walter fell beneath a farm roller while working. A team of horses halted by his cries stood still for over an hour until a neighbor arrived, likely preventing a fatal crush.

Middleburg Kenner Walter Snyder County

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