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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1949

Page

13

Fiesta Draws Miss America to Rio Grande Valley Pageant

Miss America Bebe Bhopp of Minnesota headlines the Miss Magic Valley beauty pageant during the onion fiesta in Raymondville on April 22 24. The event, sponsored by the Raymondville Jaycees, precedes local contests with finals in the city park seating over 350 attendees. she will also appear at the annual rodeo in a riding traditions feature.

Borelsl Raymondville Bebe Bhopp Minnesota Rio Grande Valley Teener Igs

Man Admits Killing Child in Nightlong Tulsa Slaying

Sheriff said Melbum Joseph Mott, 33, admitted slaying his daughter Mary Francis, 6, after he slit her throat as she slept. He reportedly tried to kill son Charles, 10, but could not when the boy cried. Mott blamed family trouble. his wife Loretta aided in escape with other children.

Sanl Ornuvan Anne Tulsa George H. Blaine Melbum Joseph “Mott Blaine Mott Mary Francis Charles Bnt Loretta Beck Trree Ila Anna Mer Delvis Matt

Czech Tells Of Refugee Spies In Germany Trial

An intelligence officer testified that Czechoslovakia planted spies to gather U S military information in Germany. The court in the occupation zone heard a defense witness describe a refugee camp and accuse eight Europeans of coordinating espionage for a Communist run country.

Czech Munich Ain Jarabe Czechoslovakia U. S Germany

Tax on Spinsters Proposal Introduced in Alaska House

Democrat William Egan introduced a bill in the Alaska House calling for a fifty dollar tax on single women. He argued the tax would promote marriage, ease housing shortages, and levy a special charge for remaining unmarried. The measure was referred to the Ways and Means committee.

Juneau Alaska William Egan House - of- Representatives Hight Ways and Means Committee

Bake Day at the Magic Zoo joins cookies with a story

Mrs. Mary Braddock of Denver promotes a joint kids book and cookie box. Written by daughter Christine 14 and husband John Braddock, the project pairs illustrated tales with animal cookies baked by Merchant Biscuit Co. The venture grows from a birthday idea and includes jingles, a dedication to younger sister Sarah, and a prize live horse when the next issue ships.

Mary Braadoex E. T. McDowell San Pedro Christine John Braddock Denver The Magic Zoo Sarah Mrs. Braddock

Jailed Adams Seeks Retrial

Homer B. Adams, a San Antonio contractor, seeks a retrial on a three year sentence after being found guilty of a check theft. Witnesses testified Adams received a $1,500 down payment from C S Bowie for a house never built and no return of funds. The jury verdict came at 9 pm Tuesday after deliberations.

San Antonio Adams Bexar C. S. Bowie Sigmmond E. B.simmons Joe Burkett

Mrs McKinley Visits Houston Kin at Oak Hills

Mrs William McKinley former Anne McAlpin arrived Wednesday as guest of Mrs Don Teste r in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Bryant. She has been in Houston visiting her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Roderick McAlpin. Mrs McKinley will return to West Point N Y this weekend. Mrs Charles A Ferguson entertained with luncheon Tuesday at Oak Hills Country Club. Guests included Mrs Frederick McKelvey Athens Ohio and her children Tommie and Susan visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Stocks. Other guests were Mesdames Cooley C T Rowland Willam Z King Ray Carson and H Thornburgh Chicago. Dial F234 to place Light Wants Ads.

William McKinley Anne. McAlpin Don Teste R Henry “Bryant Charles A. Ferguson Oak Hills Country Club Pepe Entine Frederick McKelvey Athens

Thomas Hogg Dies in Houston

Thomas E. Hogg, son of former Texas Governor James Stephen Hogg, died last night in Yuma Arizona. The body will be brought to Texas for burial in the family plot at Austin. He was a director of the Hogg Oil and Warner Real Estate companies and lived in Phoenix. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Margaret Wells Hoge of Phoenix and a sister Miss Ima Hoge of Houston.

Houston Thomas E. Hogg Texas James ‘Stephen Hoge Yuma Ariz Austin Hogg Hogg Oile9 Warner Real Estate O Phoebe Margaret Wells Hoge Phoenix Ima

True Life Storiza of Romance and Belief in Mgnt Days

A record of romance and religion blending with adventurous themes featuring Neolortul personalities. Sets scenes across days labeled Mgnt 2, tracing personal beliefs, community ties, and evolving relationships amid cultural currents.

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