Winners Named In Washington Essay Contest
Roberto Felix Balavar 18 of 420 Matamoros Street Laredo was chosen winner of the Washington bicentennial essay contest gold cup and a $100 award. Judges praised the essays on Washington's Farewell Address and lessons learned, noting the contest educated youths about George Washington's character and principles. Other winners include Norbert Benshorn Juan Nunez and Netra Ghamnan with Hearst medals. numerous students across San Antonio area received gold silver and bronze medals in junior and elementary divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberto Felix Balavar
Matamoros Street
Laredo
Gendume
Laredo High School
William Randolph Slarsi
Washington
Contegl
Board of Judges
O. M. Farnsworth
Parewell
George Washington
San Antonio
Norbert Benshorn
Brackenridge Benior School
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Rean Tn
Echonl
Netra Ghamnan
Brackenridge Beniter
Hearst
Juan Nunez
Bowls High Schol
el Paso
Pire
Ralph Weldo Fmerson
Hexret
Jimmie McKay
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Markus Ribe
Thomas Nelson Page
Katherine Billey
Heatel
Marle Fairbanks
Anne Edge
Gertrude Keating
Jule Helen Bhireman
Emerson Junior School
Fred G. Cox
Bill Lay
Qstar Kuhhne
H. I. Thienfeld
Gentral Catholic High School
George Blackaller
Jack Tyner
Jack Youngblood
Rosella Henson
Fiten Scalt
Malley Sorrell
Joellen Clemons
Davis Metcalfe
Pearsall High School
Peersall
Jefferson Group
Myra Bonner
Marjorie Fitch
Ewart Walls
Mildred Maule
Clara Ross
Jeanetta Goode
Adelaide Goldfein
Pat Nelson
Alvin Meyer
George Anne Mullins
Evelyn Glazberg
John Gilbert
Marie Crocker
Gladya Carpenter
Thomas Jefferson
Senioradical
Ban Antonia
Mary Rueche
Frances
Drs Simon
Norman Engeling
Waldin Wright
Helmuth Doenig
Florence Purgey
Martha Becker
Thea Sager
Max Mendiovite
Btellr Kramp
Henrietta Meyer
Evalyn Homing
Eligabeth Pybus
Monroe Hegn
Gladys King
Dorothea Kraushaar
Ernestine Kowlerschke
Cathryn Ander
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Dan Ryan
Gerard's High
San Antonia
Marian Quick
Rivera
Thee
Laredo Youth Wins Washington Essay Contest Gold Cup
Roberto Felix Salazar, 18, of 420 Mata Moros Street, Laredo Texas, won the gold cup and 116 special in the William Randolph Hepret Washington bicentennial essay contest. He graduated from Laredo High School at 15 and praised judges and the venerable publisher for the high award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huberto Felix Salazar
Unredo
Texas
William Randolph Hearst
Roberto Felix Salazar
William Randolph
Washington
J. 0. Salazar
Matamoros Street
Laredo
William Rental
Firm Honors for Safety Accord at Union Meat Co
Union Meat Company received a pennant from the Institute of American Dost wat ers for a record of no rest time accidents among about 100 employees. Competing with other packers, the firm is praised in National Safety Council records alongside the cement industry and San Antonio Portland Cement Company for a strong safety record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sap Antonin
Union Meat Company
Institute of American
National Safety Council
San Antonio Portland Cement Company
Student Cut by Glass in Collision at City Intersection
Leo Vidal an 18 year old Brackenridge senior was cut on the head by flying glass in a collision at Commerce streets and New Braunfels avenue Saturday morning and taken to Rob ert B Green hospital. Joe Brady 64 an oil worker was struck by a car at Houston and Dolorosa streets and hospitalized. Annie Pik Angtan 12 of R22 Gihexpla street was run over by a car and taken to San Rosa In Armary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Vidal
Brackenridge
New Braunfels Avenue
Commerce Streets
Robert B. Green Hospital
Joe Brady
Houston
Dolorasa
Annie FR
Pik- Angtan
Gihexpla Street
Armary
Rail link urged to press Gulf and West Texas line
San Antonio chamber of commerce urged Souther n Pacific to accept the Interstate Commerce Commission valuation of 227000 on the Fredericksburg and Northern line to enable immediate construction of a Gulf and West Texas railway to San Angelo. W 2B. Tuttle chaired the committee noting long stock pledges and rushed expectations since SP involvement. Secretary treasurer Dr C B Dudkins said the Fredericksburg and Northern would sell at the stated price if asked, and SP had not offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souther Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fredericksburg and Northern
Gulfana West Texas
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Rzi
P. and
5. F
Gulf and West Texas
San Angelo
Tuttle
Lwo
Southern Pacific
de. C. B. Dudkins
San’ Antanio
F. and N
Three Commissioners to Inspect Pinto Ranch Valuation
Three federal appraisers appointed to value the Nettee ranch near Gimp Bollis after six hours of testimony on market value. They will inspect the Pinto next Wednesday. Russell Wine of the U S district attorney’s office led questioning. Property owners of 113599 acres refused $14 000 offered by the government amid a condemnation suit. Pred Reutzel H Lee Ransom and L A Casey will determine the land value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gimp Bollis
Federal District Court
Russell Wine
United States District
Pred Reutzel
H Lee Ransom
L. A. Casey
Miss Thomes Gives Psychology Talks at YWCA
Miss DeRosaette Thomas leads a series of psychology lectures for younger business men and prospective professionals at the YWCA Tuesday nights at 7 30 under the Business and Professional Women's department. The topic for the upcoming talk is How to Judge Your Personality. Over fifty young men and women have already enrolled in the five lecture series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Shevily
Y. W
DeRosaette Thomas
Business and Professional Women’s Department
Thomas’ Teizatre
Madam Puma Gift Joins Brackenridge Zoo
Madam Puma was added to the Brackenridge Zoo on Saturday. She is the zoo’s only female puma and was donated by Mrs. John T. Husell of Laredo. There are two mile pumas at the zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiskey
Brackenridge Zoo
Ermee Wernette
John ‘T. Husell
Laredo
Zoo
Fort Sam Staff Sergeant Retires After 30 Years in Army
Staff Sergeant William H. Malar of Fort Sam Houston retires after 30 years of service. He served primarily with the Fifteenth Cavalry and Twelfth Field Artillery, including four cavalry enlists and six artillery assignments. A regimental review honored his career as he left with the respect of Col. O. R. Norton and his unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sam
William H. Malar
Fis
Ferryfuin
Fifteenth Cavalry
Indict Wimer on Five Charges in Swindle Case
Kenneth Wimer, president of Wimer Richardson Co, faces five indictments for embezzlement and misappropriation of company funds. Dates span 1928 to 1929 with amounts including 950, 100, 75 and 70 dollars. Witnesses named E A Moffett and L E Grobe. District Attorney says trial will be set soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimer-Richardson Company
Kenneth Wimer
Higgon~ Vietson
Lewis Pape
Court of Criminal Appeals
Walter Tynan
Wimer
E. A. Moffett
L. E. Grobe
National Bank of Commerce Auiathe
Officers Ordered to Train Reserves in San Antonio
Major Harry H. Towler and Captain Harley W. Puller, both on duty with reserves in San Antonio, are ordered to report to the commanding general of the Second Division on May 10 for temporary duty connected with training their reserve units during maneuvers of the Second Division starting in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Towler
Harley &. Puller
Infantry
San Antonio
Texas Democrats to Be Cared For
Texans wishing to attend the national Democratic convention in Chicago January 27 will be provided for all travelers. John K. Weber of Bexar County executive committee says arrangements are made with national committeeman Adama from Dallas to aid Texans making the trip.
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Chicago
John K. Weber
Bexar Cons
Weber
Ded Adama
Dalla Tha Acata
April business gains signal strong May prospects
H A Loeffler assistant general treicht agent for the Southern Pacific reports growing business in April with 10 percent rise in San Antonio proper and 25 percent in the trade area. Onion movements from Laredo and Eagle Pass to eastern markets continue. May will see another large movement. Wilson and Maverick counties supply 2 0 0 cars of onions anticipated along with 200 cars of carrots garlic and other vegetables. Tremendous in all lines shows marked improvement in April and outlook for May and June remains upbeat.
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H. A. Loeffler
Treicht
Southen Pacific
San Antonio
Apn
Loefter
Toy
Laredo
Eagle Pass
S. P
Wilson
Maverick
Loeffler
Dee
Y M C A Official Departs From A City
A YMCA official and chairman of the army and navy department of the National Council of the YMG left San Antonio Saturday morning after attending a daylong conference. He traveled with H H Ochs, president, and other YMCA officials. his name is listed in New York records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuenet
Army and Tavy Department
National Council of the
YMG
Feth
San Antonia
H. H. Ochs
Army
Y. M
New York
County Court Votes to Cut Pay for Bexar Officials
Bexar County commissioners approve a plan to cut salaries of all county officials under their control starting July 1, reducing the county payroll by about 10 percent and potentially saving $1,000 monthly if other offices join in. Commissioner Maverick opposes, calling it cheap politics and urging a legislative review of salary revisions.
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Bexar
Albert Maverick
W. A. Wurzbach
Wutzbach
Whtler
Robert B. Green Hospital
Perapanela
Commissionéra’ Court
Taé
Maverick
Ladey
Hilt
Marble Removed From Child in San Antonio Home Incident
Physicians at Robert B. Green Hospital operated Saturday to remove a marble swallowed by Ole Jean Dobbs a two year old at 1121 South Comal Street in San Antonio. The emergency procedure followed the child placing the marble in his mouth while playing.
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Turoat
Robert B. Green Aspiri
Ole Jean Dobbs
South
Comal Street
1900s San Antonio Light column notes political and rail plans
The San Antonio Light recalls 10 and 20 years past with unqualified GOP critique of Texas Republicans, Klan denunciation by R B Creager, experimental radio antenna installs under Col Daniel Caer, and May 1 1900s pace toward a belt railroad terminal with $200000 capital. Trustees for a civic fair push bond subscriptions while civic groups rally to save the fair.
TwoYear Home Tax Moratorium Move Killed
A stormy Texas Taxpayers association session killed a two year home tax moratorium proposal. The plan urged Governor call for a special legislature to extend tax payment for small homes to aid unemployed owners facing tax suits. Opposition warned the move could trigger a taxpayer strike and harm factories. The resolution was tabled until Temple meeting. association will back only candidates who endorse its 12 planks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas Taxpayers’ Association
Sam T. Robs
Houston
Sterling Clark
Fort Worth
Joh P. Classeh
San Antonio
Newson
Edo
Dallas
John V. Key
Wichite Falls
Tig
Temple
State Taxpayers’ Association
Mir Pro
Woodhull Enters Race as Local Tax Clerk Split Looms
Frost Woodhull announced his bid for county tax collector in a city-wide petition signed by 25 voters, signaling a possible split in the league ticket led by Wurzbach. The move hints at a broader machine versus independent showdown with Maverick, Tynne, and Haueser tied to the anticipated ticket. Woodhull urged tax cuts and budget balance, opposed high county salaries, and backed hospital governance by the county medical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost Woodhull
Cittwere” League
W. 4
Warebach
Gittaens’ League
Woothull
Hie
Perry
Robertson
John K. Weber
Bexar County
Democratic
Sanamtomo
Woodhull
League
Maury Maverick
Walter Tynne
Alberk Haueser
Jack FR. Burke
Stoner
Catty Hospital
Bexar County Medical Society
Chaminade Society Program Switch Causes Confusion
Unclear report states the Chaminade Choral society and the Ninth infantry band plan a joint program at Bracken Midge Park. Weather unsettled prompts postponement and venue tweaks as details from Bracken Midge Park and Gunken Carden emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaminade Society
Chaminade Choral Society
Ninth Infantry Band
Bracken- Midge Park
Remembering Early San Antonio Signal Installation
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a 1920s signal installation at the Houston and St. Marys streets corner in front of the Quarter hotel. The event drew a small crowd including Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Weight and local officials as the first in a growing series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atly
San Antoni
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Miss Thomes
Madam Puma
Medina Lake
Homer West
H. E. West
North Flores Street
Y.M.C.A
The
Republican Party of
Ke Klux Klan
R. B. Creager
Republican Executive Committee
Dt Fa
Daniel Caer
Algal Corps
Artires
Prank
T. B. Paltray
L. J. Hert
H. J. Hart
G. 0. Yougnan
Walter ‘Walthall
the Fair Association
Campaigt LO
Bond
A, Wurzbach
Glatier & Convers, City Electrician
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