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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1936

Page

22

Wide Range of Local Parent Teacher Meetings Noted

A long list of meetings and events fills a Thursday schedule across San Antonio. Parent-Teacher associations at multiple schools convene in auditoriums cafeterias and homes from 2:25 p.m. to 4 p.m. Topics include cooperation between home and school centennial teas theater programs and volunteer planning. Notable gatherings include the Edgar Allan Poe Jr group hosting a centennial tea with Mrs. Hayward and a reception for veterans groups planning a Fiesta event.

Conservation Society Frauen Verein Friedens Evanpics Conner Iva Avenue Schol Caleteria Nathaniel Hawthorne Schol Ralph Waldo Emerson Auditorinns Grace Luthéran Woman's Auxiliary Parch House Chubhouse San Pedro Ladies’ Old Missionary Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church Thomas Nelson Page Parent-Teacher Association Harlandale Y. W. GA Laura Steele Shakespeare Club Misses Baskin Beltimore Avenue Travel Club of San Antonio Iizabeth Petty Cufford Court Belle Arle Amo Guild Barney Ericson Blue Bonnet ‘Boulevard Fighturer Park TD. m Edgar Allan Poe Jr Parent Teacher Association W. L. Hayward Steves Avenue E. W. Staph Mesdames Po Anderson T. W. Anderson Grace Keeling Tatre EW. Staph Lamac Parent-Teacher Association Preston Tolal Mary Crider Wil George Mueller Stonewall Parent-Teacher Association Will Mead M. E. le Stourgeon Mildred Jeffries Lessure Semper Fidelis Club Thomas Kelley Hash Huisache Avenue W.M. Earp Music Fair

Thieves Take Pants Credit Given to Alfonso Vasquez

Alfonso Vasquez of 114 Zavala Street entered a store in the 700 block of West Commerce Street to buy trousers. He found thieves had stolen his old trousers and $26 after trying on a pair. He could not pay and persuaded the storekeeper to extend credit until he could return with funds.

Alfonso Vasquez Zavala Commerce Street

Parley on War or Debts Debated in Congress

In Washington March, treasury figures show possible defaults totaling 1 049 795 092 on a overall debt of 13 570 087 381. Senator McAdoo suggests a nine man commission to renegotiate terms, opposed by Chairman Pittman and Senator Johnson who warn it signals willingness to pursue further compromises.

Washington, D. G March St Congress Treasury McAdoo Pittman Nevada Senate Foreign Calatlang Committee Johnson California

Tejas produce and market prices at San Antonio sale

A San Antonio market shipment arrived on Wednesday with Tejas jetuce and Florida tomatoes. Prices listed include $240 per crate for jetuce, $3 per lug for tomatoes, and extensive pricing for beans, cabbage, onions, potatoes, peppers, and many fruits. Markets show wide variety from apples to oranges with emphasis on local produce from Texas and Florida suppliers.

San Antonio Carldd Florida Texas East Nancy Hall Arkansas Gorles Rome Retteokese Calif Agpatagta Cal California Arizona Calfornia Willey Nusbrooma Creees Calif

Turkish Cities in Air Raid Drills

Ankara reports the forty fifth blackout drill in less than three weeks to study civilian protection against air raids. The exercise was made compulsory in all schools from grades to college.

Ankara Imsrn

American Honored for Eskimo Study in Copenhagen

Dr. Henry B. Collins of the National Museum Washington received a gold medal and 1000 kronor from the Danish scientific academy for a comprehensive description of Eskimo culture and its origin.

Copenhagen Henry B. Collins National Museum Washington, D. C Danish Scientific Academy

Striking Teachers Win Fight in Tamaulipas

Striking teachers in Tamaulipas end their walkout after Governor Enrique Canecoo promises wage increases from 1 peso 35 centavos to 2 pesos 25 centavos daily. The action affected Nuevo Laredo Vampico Ciudad Madero and other towns with about 25 Gold Shirts arriving at Nuevo Laredo. The settlement came through governor communications last night.

Nuevo Laredo Jose Fustat Jimines Mexico

Nudist Candidate Lands Clad at Newark Airport

Florence Cubitt known as the Lady Gudiva of the Airways arrived at Newark with clothes on, disappointing 200 spectators and reporters who expected her in fur and nothing else as part of her nudist queen campaign. Airline officials cited inability to remove her garments, and Cubitt apologized for the embarrassment.

Newark Airport N. J. Marth Florence Cubitt Gudiva the Airways Newark Camern Miss Cubitt Stu Iver Stutt

Fail to Link O Day With Texas Murder

New Orleans March 11. Failure of three Texas residents to identify Jack O Day a 26 year old jockey held here for the slaying of Mrs Estelle Hughes today apparently had cleared him of any connection with the murder of Thomas L Gray of Phenix Aziz who was slain nearly five years ago in Blanca county Texas. Texas authorities had investigated when it was found that Days occupation and general description coincided with that of a hitch hiker whom Gray picked up shortly before his death.

O’day Texas New Orleans Jack O'Day Estelle Hughes Thomas L. Gray Phenix Aziz Blanca County

Washington Sideshow by Fulton Lewis Jr 1936

Washington gossip notes from March discuss Hull preparing a Pan American Peace Conference statement. Argentina approves Buenos Aires venue. Also covers White House politics, ship canal funding, and a hypothetical Copeland-Vandenberg cabinet joke.

Washington Fulton Lewis Jr

Gambling equipment used as police furniture in Austin

State police seized gambling gear that was repurposed as furniture for the drivers license division of the public safety department in Austin on March 11. The items, confiscated in raids at San Antonio, were pressed into use due to delays in buying office furniture. Several back loads of gambling house furnishings were seized.

S. A Austin State Pace Public Safety Department San Antonio

Marcantonio Calls Color Change for GOP Elephant

New York Republican Representative Marcantonio proposed changing his party’s emblem from gray to pink. He called the gray elephant a relic and joked the symbol might end up white unless the color is changed. National chairman Henry Felcher replied that pink elephants exist but the party remains loyal to the gray elephant.

Washington, D. C Marcantonio New York City Fink Intans Liberalissi Felcher

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