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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

4

SA Firemen Propose Protest of Civil Service Measure

Firemen from San Antonio planned to join a large delegation to a public hearing in Austin on a proposed state law governing city civil service. Fire and police officials circulated petitions, with 196 signatures urging immediate action, while leaders debated attendance and leadership roles for the Austin hearing.

Volta San Antonio Louis Lipscomb Orest Mil Bioveriele Legislative Labor Represaminfiya Alderson Cireimen Broadway Hilgetraid Avenue Vinus Lire Althugh Capt & J Tre Murber Disteies Opier D. G D. G. Dulltig Kreck Opier O Patton Anst Hart Austin M. 1 Butler Elvil Service Tingor

Grain transfer orders issued for Col J X Crain and Morris

The War Department on Wednesday ordered Col J X Crain Eighth Corps chief ordinance officer and Willing G Morris from Brooks 12ld to Washington as part of transfers. The notes indicate ongoing personnel realignments within the Army.

James K. Crain Eighth Corps Washington War Department Mad Willing G. Morris Alr Brooks

Hein Takes Oath for New Office

Renry Hein took the qualifying oath of office Wednesday morning before City Clerk James Simpson. Hein joined the Maverick group to take the oath after being absent from the city last week when the others qualified.

Renry Hein Pare Commissioners' Stocs James Simpson

Col Pennell Ordered to Fort Sam Houston Duty

Col Ralph Mel Pennell, head of the field artillery at Fort Bragg, N C, has been ordered to Fort Sam Houston for duty with the Second division. He is expected to command one of the two artillery regiments.

Pennell Ralph Mel. Pennell Fort Braff N. C Fort Sam Houstin

Funds drive short of goal for orphan home

Mrs Bogar Todys reports a community fund drive fell short of its goal for the Pentecostal orphan home, with only 6300 of 2500 collected and six responses yet to arrive from 5400 letters sent as part of the annual drive for 380 children in Ubone.

Orptian Bogar Todiys Drive Temn Sis Sen Anton Uxbone

Sorority Plans Swimming Party at Alamo Deputy College

Members of the Alpha Beta Chi sorority at Alamo Deputy College met to plan a swimming party and picnic. Committee chairs named include Social Pearl Trenaieye program Nedde Sharp publics Lorena Jessup educational Daisy Bertaclow Veldu Davenport, with relations noted.

Alpha Beta Chi Alamo Deputy College Wednesady Conseiltes Pearl Trenaieye Nedde Sharp Lorena Jessup Cip Locke Josephine Schepers Daisy Bertaclow Veldu Davenport

Mrs Burgin Funeral in Corpus Christi and City Death

Mrs Burgin wife of the pastor of the Flirt Methodist church Corpus Christi died Tuesday afternoon at the church parsonage after several months illness. Funeral services were held at 4:40 p.m. Her body goes to Carlinet Mississippi for burial Friday. Survived by three children Mrs Burgin of Bangor Maine Rev H S Burgin of Ballas and Mrs James T Brilt of Kansas City Missouri plus a number of others. The Burgins served in churches across Texas Alabama and Florida and he led the San Antonio and Jacksonville districts.

Corpus Christi H.C. Burgin Flirt Clrch Burgin Borjpin de. Burgin Hontsville Ala Joolége

Folder to Feature Attractions of S A Texaa Motor Couches

Descriptive material on the city was supplied by the chamber of commerce for a forthcoming travel folder titled Folder to Feature Attractions of San Antonio. The project was announced Wednesday by HW MS van Aken chamber manager.

S. A Gan Acenin Aye Texaa Motor Couches, Incorporated Chamber of Aoltimeter van Aken Chamner Vantager

Two San Antonio Students To Graduate From Sut Russ State College

Two San Antonio residents form part of the class of 44 at Sut Russ State College in Al pine with May 2 graduation. Anna Gaering earns a bachelor of arts and Alice Lancaster Adams earns a bachelor of science degree. Also advertised is a large sale of furniture and appliances with prices ranging from 105 to 116 in the Light Want Ads.

San Antonio Sut Russ State College Pine Anna Gaering Alice Lancaster Adams

Operation Scene Too Much For AMA Meeting

ST LOUIS May 17. Physicians at the American Medical Association convention report a motion picture operator fainted during a film showing of a defecation operation. A visitor to a technical exhibit demonstrated a device to show how it could cut through bone but not soft tissue, prompting further spectator worries.

ST. Louis American Medical Association Cayo San Antonio Texas Che Cuil

Donnell Aims to Enroll Alabama Exiles in Club

Donnell announced a plan to organize former Alabama residents in San Antonio. He spoke with PF Youngbread Dr W A King and County Surveyor J D Adams to gauge support for forming a club. He urged Alabamians to contact him at the courthouse to discuss the project amid mixed local sentiment.

Gamty Don Geli Alabama Ian Alabama San Antonio Tie Fad PF Youngbread W. A. King J. D. Adams Ld Tbag Orzan Alabana

Business Women Invited to National Meeting Here

Miss Pauline Fowler of San Antonio will invite the National Declaration of Business and Professional Women's clubs to hold their biennial meeting in this city, announced Wednesday by AM VanAuken, chamber of commerce manager. Van Aken said Miss Poirier would extend the invitation at the federation convention committee meeting at Port Worth on Sunday.

Pauline Fowler San Anronio Businness AM Vanauken Chamber of Commence van Aken Poirier Federation Conyvent Port Werth Sunny

California leads in olive production with vast acreage

California with about 25 000 acres of olive trees is the leading olive producing state, according to the department of agriculture. The state's output totaled 40,000 tons last year and was valued at 1,640,000 dollars.

Sacramento Calif California Department of Agriculure

Mexico City Sees 15000 Arrivals During Peak Tourist Season

Mexico City welcomes a high tourist flow with an average daily influx around 15,000 visitors. Local agencies report strong demand across hotels and attractions as seasonal travel peaks.

Mexico Mexico City

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