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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1935

Page

17

Burma Oil, Yenangyaung, and a Texas ranger’s son

A Bur ma Oil Company discussion centers on Yenangyaung in Burma known as the Gulch of Stinking Water. Walker, a Texan, returns from Burma recounting oil fields depths and high dividends. He notes Burmese climate, clubs, a talking film, and family plans to settle in Texas after years abroad.

Mandalay Kipling Rangoon Burma Amy D.C. Walker Yenangyaupg Baremete Saregway Spob Yenangyaung Walker Bur Eter Ing Young Irrawaddy Rer Walkers Cork Holmes Bodal $E Bri- Usk Amtérivan Cliub Tts Dovl Ramon Novarro Walkers Tather G. G. Walker Texas Bill McDonald Dave Bielotss California Siam Joe Chaver Iker Avondate Street

St Marys and Central High Review Cadet Awards

Cadets from St Marys University and Central Catholic High receive medals for military efficiency and good standing amid a joint review day. Lieut William F. Cox, serving at both schools, earned a breeze cup for meritorious service as officers recognized cadet officers and enlisted personnel.

St. Mary's University Central Catholic High Setoal Mondas Col Pan YD Tenpkins West Harcrest Cavalry Brigade Ahimal Sidney Lahmurcate Ernest Allerkamp Wilam PF. Cox

Light Vote in City Poll Marks City Election

A light turnout results in the final tally from city votes Tuesday after polls closed. Mayor Quin and several incumbents faced no opposition while Park Promenade residents and other candidates contested limited races. Ballots were expected to range around 22,800 to 92,000, with estimates for uncontested offices at about 20,000 to 22,000 votes.

T P.m C. KE. Qula Mongay Azter ER Jet Sehwepre Muoyor Quin Park Promanuasioret Jacob Rubiola Quin Paul Steffler Steffler Don Major Quin

Calvert Family Ties Report Yale Meeting in 1992

Reagan McCrary Jr from a notable Texas cotton mining lineage met Sarah Tirishang daughter of Arthur Brisbane editor of a New York paper during his Yale senior year in 1992. His mother hails from New York and his father Reagan McGraty Sr of Calvert serves on a Texas ion committee, while a special train is prepared for Warrniingtar to endorse the event.

Texas Sarah Tirishang Arthur Brisbane New York City McGeary Cormey New York Newsbanermar Miss Brisbane Yale New York Reagan McGraty Sr Calvert Texas Val

Death of Walker Reported Here

The article reports the death of John R. Walker in Galifornia reeled by his grandparents Mr and Mrs R H Smith of 40 Kendall Street Walker and companion were killed when a vehicle overturned near California stand. he is survived by his wife Mrs J A Walker and eight daughters.

John R. Walker Galifornia Smith Kendall Street Walker Panion Calaiima J. A. Walker

Taxicab Bandits Sought by Police

Police are on the lookout for taxicab bandits after a Sunday holdup of Jerry Mecray at 200 Fredericksburg Road. McCnay a former special officer said he picked up two Mexicans at Ruiz and Laredo streets and was robbed of 245 dollars by them.

Jerry Mecray Fredericksburg Ron McCnay Ruiz and Laredo Pas Street

Bexar Families Depart for Farmland Rehabilitation

12 Bexar County families, including two without means, leave for farm lands near Victoria under the rural rehabilitation program. Supervisor F. Lown notes the group is part of the liberal government's rural rehabilitation effort.

Bexar Bexar County Jane Alles Wildinpert Victoria Thberal F. Lown

Copperhead Victim Under Treatment

Mrs Petra Octega of Boerne was under treatment at the Robert B Green Memorial hospital Monday after being bitten on the left ankle by a copperhead in her yard Sunday.

Petra Octega Boerne Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital

Credit bureau leaders gather for Texas merchants convention

President James F Bain of Commis Christi opened the Plaza hotel session as officials from the Retail Merchants Association of Texas the Associated Retail Credit Men of Texas and the Texas Retail Credit Bureaus met. Bain said low salaries and uncertain jobs boosted credit risk while a happier period and rising incomes encouraged purchases. The convention highlights included a new national setup dividing districts Texas joining as one district and educational drives to improve credit ratings with some programs reaching into public schools. Mayo C Quin H H Oehs and Frank G Giltinger spoke on welcome Monday morning. Colonel Robert Stern of Valdosta credit men responded. About 200 attended the session as the convention continues through Wednesday with an orchestra banquet Tuesday night.

Texas James F. Bain Commis Christi Bain Plaza Hotel Retail Merchats Association of Texas Associated Retail Credit Men of Texas Texas Retail Credit Bureaus, Inc Credit Dukeane Beraust Bats C. C. Witenell Ban Antara Bela Merchants Association of Texas Credit Bureau Alvah Colmer Wichita Falla Associated Retail Credit Men of Credit Bareau Mayo C. K. Quin H H. Oehs Frank GC. Giltinger Oltuaile Robert Stern Vals Las Credit Man Amba

Texas Poetry Topic of Governor's Aid Speaker

The poem topic to be discussed will be announced by Fal G. Moreland secretary to Governor Jamen Alive who will speak Monday at MW CA at 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Young Men's Council, the speaker will address Westmoorland College students Tuesday.

G. Moreland Jamen Wb & P Young Men's Council of the Westmoorland College Tidents

Woman Found Shot In Bed After Stabbing At Home

Mrs. I J Lewis, 49, of 623 West Summs Avenue, shot in bed Sunday morning and later died. Nurse Ruth Hachett heard gunfire on the porch, found Mrs. Lewis wounded, and police say a knife stab occurred earlier. Detective Frank Moore said Mrs. Lewis had just returned from a hospital stay for illness.

Ave I. J Moore

Huesser Rites in Castroville Slated

Panera services for Jan Huesser 64 Castroville and Hon ey business man died Sunday afternoon will be held 9 a m Tuesday at St Louis Catholic church Castroville. He is survived by his wife Mrs Huesser, brother Eugene Huesser of Hondo, five sisters Mrs Min Kd Tscuiradt Castroville Mrs Joe Grimenger Mrs Edmond Nagy Mrs Charles Matty and Mrs Paullun Torres of San Antonio

Panera Jan Huesser Castroville Bl. Louis Catholic Church Huesser San Antonio Eugene Huesset Hondo Min Kd Tscuiradt Joe Grimenger Edmond Nagy Charles Matty Paullun Torres Syn Antatlin

Farmers Embark on Capital Pilgrimage to Washington

Farmers from Bexar County and nearby areas travel by Missouri Pacific special cars to attend a noted assembly in Washington Monday. Delegations from Houston and San Antonio join as about 2000 Tarniers converge. They seek continuation of the A and A program with Secretary Henry A. Wallace addressing.

Washington Franklin Rousevelt Missouri Pacific Trai al Palestine Houston Wick San Antonio Charles 4. Fischer von Ormy Bexar County A&a Henry A. Wallace Hy Assembly

Life Insurance Week Observed

Life Insurance Week highlights the American Life Insurance industry. More than 9,600 policyholders are covered under American Life Insurance groups with aggregate in-force coverage around 100 billion dollars. The period promotes public trust and the industry’s role in financial protection for families.

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Frost Fashions to Feature Prints in Weekly Show

The Frost Fashions weekly revue at the Gunter hotel terrace Tuesday noon will showcase prints for evening and daytime wear. Models display floral geometric patterns in sheer and crepe fabrics with cap sleeves and flowing skirts. Dark prints for evening wear and colorful combinations highlight a garden party style. The fashion revue begins at 43-05.

Gunter Hotel Terrace

Garage Worker Injured in Crash on South Row Braunfels

A garage worker was injured when a wrecker overturned after a traffic crash on South Row Braunfels Avenue. Brothers David Murphy 21 of 6073 South Flores Street and Quinton 16 were treated at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital along with Miss Fmily Badger 2. A collision near the city area involved multiple parties and hospital treatment followed.

Fred Wesch Denver Heights Airuck Braunfels Avenue Bruthers David Murphy South Flores Street Quinton Robert B. Green Mennrial Hospital Badger Delaware Shin Ware Raber B. Green Memorial Hospital

Drowning Victim Body Sought Near Cox's Place

Rescue crews continued Tuesday seeking the body of Ernest Dutting a prominent San Antonid businessman drowned near Cox's place. The incident occurred last week at the waterway near 206 Wislaw Trent, with firemen reporting ongoing search efforts and safety concerns.

Mélday Tks Cox's Place Ernest Dutting Bussess Tan Siv Wislaw Trent

Teachers to be re elected by board of education meeting

About 1460 administrators principals and actors are to be reelected by the board of education at a Tuesday meeting. The Howard Mandos are to be announced by president S Menefee. Additional positions will be filled as schools reopen and members finalize their assignments.

Regiar M. Auto- Mio Sehoal Board of Education LO A. m

Firm Sues Former Partner Over Competing Name

AL firms Browd and Saath filed suit Monday against Morris E. Smith over restraint on advertising a rival business using a similar name. The petition claims Smith, a former partner who left in 1938, plans to establish a competing enterprise and seeks an injunction. The case names landlord Tischer and references property and a May hearing.

AL 8 Browd 2 OK Saath Axte Ant Wheel Iy Tech Distyles Scuyt Ramist Morriy E. Smith Morris E. Smithy Paterfoie WC. Tischer Morris E. Smith Howard

Kincaid Funeral Set for Tuesday

Funeral services for Sinsephe Madison Kincaid age 17 of 818 Gr Shick will be at 3 30 p m Tuesday. Kincaid a Texas native and former stonemason and member of Alamo lodge No 44 A F and AM and Scottish Rite bodies is survived by a widow Mrs Erhet Z Kincaid, daughters Mrs Reansy Hewson Jr and Miss Joshing Kincaid Ban Antonin sons Gerar B Kincaid Sahiostall Joseph Madison Kincaid fi Sax Antonio and four grandchildren. Burial/ location listed as Missina Bariatark.

Furcal Sinsephe Madison Kincaid Grshick Mincaid Texas Storkman Alamo Lodge No 44 Erhet Z. Kincaid Reansy Hewson Jr Joshing Kancaid Ban Antonin Gerar B. Kincaid Sahiostall Joseph Madison Kincaid Fi Sax Antonio Missina Bariatark

Barbara's Rights Debate Over Tax Finances Sparks Local Talk

A fragmented letter argues Barbara should gain rights and funding from U.S. government to cover taxes and public costs. It claims savings from small purchases and questions who bears burden, urging support for broader financial reform.

Kangaroo Courts Raise Federal Prison Transfer Concerns

Sheriff West reports in Washington that kangaroo courts held for newly incarcerated prisoners in a Texas county led to transfers of two groups to Austin. He claims federal authorities enforce strict rules, while noting possible irregularities and a wedding allowed for a prisoner’s release.

Lamar Bohs Troxny County Alors W West Weshington D.C Austin Grosrey Washinton Griton Kangaras Rink Ad West Washingaton Yrasis Bolling Federnl Sheriff's Office

Conventions Secured for 5 A. A Planned Expo Schedule

Three conventions were secured for San Antonio by Arthir Pref,entventions bureau of the chamber of commerce. The largest exhibit, expected to draw about 10,009 attendees, is the Bouts Automotive Maintenance exhibit set for June 3 to 9 at the Municipal auditorium. Other events in 1945 include the Texas Poilaietices saritlion, the Texas Slumpehrit and the Texas Trav elers' Protective Association, as announced by Pid.

San Antona Arthir Pref Entventions Bureau Miata Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Texas Poilaietices Saritlion Tgether Texas Slumpeshiit Texas ‘Travelers’ Protective Association Pid

Building Contest Plans Announced

Prizes totaling 400 dollars will be awarded to winners in a building contest opened May 1 and closing May 29. Albert Birves Jr, head of the Better Homes committee, urges women under 15 from Bexar County to register at the Builders' Exchange building where headquarters will be set.

Albert Birves Jr Rlditman Beser Eimty Better Huasag Committee Bexar Vincent Trafton J. & Ryan Surrey Builders’ Exchange Tevet Wlre

Pair Attack Taxi Driver Downtown

Report states a taxi driver was assaulted downtown after two men confronted him near a post. The victim sustained head injuries and required medical attention. No further names or locations were clearly identifiable in the readable text.

Car Prowlers Take Golf Clubs From Parked Car

Prowlers stole a set of golf clubs valued at 50 dollars from a car parked near Bragketiretes Park. The incident occurred Monday near TL. C. Bizlor, and notes indicate the vehicle was prt len.

TL. C. Bizlor Guneel Yom Nh Bragketiretes Park

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