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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
17
A government proclamation affirms Portuguese as the official language of Brazil, reinforcing its use in education governance and public life across the country. The move underscores cultural unity and administrative coherence nationwide.
The Hudson 112 is advertised as a money saving vehicle with low fuel and upkeep costs. It promises top performance and safety at a low price and invites readers to visit Orsinger Motor Co at 445 Mein Ave or nearby Hudson dealers for a viewing.
Kiwanis International neared closure of its twenty second annual convention in San Francisco with officer installations and trophy presentations. Delegates adopted resolutions backing conscription of capital, industry, and manpower during war, promoting conservation and denouncing aliens not seeking citizenship. H Glenn Hatfield of Oklahoma City and Bennett G Knudson of Albert Lea Minn were elected international president and US vice president by acclamation. The election results for Canadian vice president, treasurer, and six trusteeships were announced by written ballot.
Master Sergeant Robert F. Jones, of the ordnance department at the San Antonio arsenal, retires after 31 years and eight months of service. Born in Tennessee in 1885, he served at posts nationwide, arriving in San Antonio last September from Fort Meade, Maryland, and plans to settle there.
J Paul Bathett, 28, a New York sportsman and race track enthusiast, is being questioned by Massachusetts authorities in the coffin murder case of Charles Morris, a former racing plunger and owner. Bathett traveled from New York to Northampton to assist police in identifying Morris's body found encased in cement.
J W Greg ory Hatcher announced he is withdrawing from the Texas railroad commissioner race citing financial inability to meet increased costs of running eight state races He asked county Democratic executive committee chairs to remove his name from the ballot He said he would vote for Johny Wong for commissioner In other notes a WPA project for Bexar county received federal and county backing with a $1000 county appropriation and $40 000 in federal funds to hire unemployed workers with plans to start Thursday
NORTH COHOCTOR New York June V Loon Lake lured widows and widowers to a NY State Widows and Widowers outing planned by Miss Mary A Trickey. The aim was to bring people together and share stories with Florida winter travelers among attendees. Widows were asked to bring silver for two and a dish, while widowers were told to bring not a “load of widow.”
Mrs. F L J Barnett of 412 Your Old Cat accepted in trade on Pruity Avenue reports a diamond ring valued at 75 dollars stolen. A widow expressed interest in meeting at 201138 Harrison Court for a possible exchange.
Auto Mechanics Union No. 1025 plans a fete at the Labor Temple Friday night to mark its first anniversary. Wilian B. Arnold of the AF of L Weekly Disputes announced the event inviting all auto workers to attend, with a push to organize more workers into the union. After one year the union reports 200 members. Labor leaders will speak and entertainment plus refreshments will be provided.
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