Plaza barbers prep for shaved crowds in tied town
In Bandera a local barbershop plans a busy Monday when residents who grew beards for the Stampedé pageant vow to seek shaves. The Hondo Anvil Herald reports Judge Bartholomew led the baby picture contest judging and praised the entries as perfect dolls. A San Antonio student prize group wins fire prevention poster awards, while East Texas teachers earn honors in a national quiz contest. Duel in the Sun tours the world, and Jack's Steak House adds free hors d oeuvres with dinners.
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George W. Bartholomew
Justinished
Hondo Anvil Herald
Bartholomew
Viev
Dever
Boys End Ghist Cup and Save the Picture in Puck The Comic Weekly
The item highlights a colonial era tie and a feature on Dick's Ad ventures in Puck The Comic Weekly, a large color comic magazine distributed with Sunday editions. It notes the enduring appeal of illustrated humor and serialized cartoons.
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America
Puck—The Comic Weekly
Coal Owners Move to Force Lewis in Dispute
Dixie coal operators meeting in Washington pressed for swift NLRB action to resolve a deadlock with John L. Lewis over a new contract. They accuse him of unfair labor practices for refusing to bargain and seek a court injunction to compel Lewis to include the Southern Coal Producers in future negotiations.
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Washington
Dixie Coal Operators
National Labor Relations
John L. Lewis
Southern
Lewis
Southern Coal
Association
Joseph E. Moody
NLRB
Robert Denham
Denham
Dewey Heads to California After Primary Win
Seattle May 22 Governor Dewey rides crest of key primary victory over Harold Stassen in Oregon and prepares to fly to Sacramento for a visit with Governor Warren California. Dewey has traveled more miles than in his entire 1944 campaign and finds strong receptions in Washington state.
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Seattle
UNS
Dewey
Harold E. Stassen
Oregon
Sacramento
California
Warren
Washington State
Weather Humidity and Moon Phase Report Summary
Weather data for Saturday morning shows humidity around the May mean, with precipitation for the past 24 hours noted. Moon phase details include rising and setting times, while wind, temperature, and hourly forecasts cover multiple stations from Boston to Denver and Texas coastal towns.
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Wwe
Cotat Tor Usmith
Sunda
Bam
Aransas Pass
Sundas
Salur
Suvicia
Boston
Brownsvelle Vega
Cheyenne
Denver
Dodge City
Esas
Helena
Aseies Wonsta
Dacksonrith
Rawson City
Los
Aimeled Memptus
Turk of
Mata Put Wil
Marriage and Divorce Notices from Local Ledger
A stream of marital and divorce entries appears, listing names such as Watter Lee Sunton Flores Rosa G Marlines and Mario Bistor Bitrignion alongside Theodore Schmidt Esther Lowae Wateom and George TD Crevier Toanin Kathrine Leu. The notice references actions including marriages and divorces with multiple individuals and unclear spellings, reflecting a transcribed public notices section.
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Marriage Watter
Lee Sunton
Jor Flores
Rosa G. Marlines
Gon Narea
Mario Bistor Bitrignion
Theodore W. Schmidt
Esther Lowae Wateom
George TD. Crevier
Toanin Kathrine Leu Bi
Jamier Me Kelle
Licille Grunke
Anilia Peblas
Nocya Aguila ‘Dei
Beker
Stelle Hibbert
Haci
Fila Rag
Humor
Yoo Leper
Minin Fe Frank di
Chamrad
Mary Ettarbett
Icc
Furan Nse
Rortenala
Vannes
Skew Nvane
Chislley
Fio Eredar
Stary
Devan Brown
Rail Pact Outlook Dim
Washington on May 22 reports dire views on railway labor relations under the Railway Labor Act. A government official said the act failed to prevent nationwide strikes and urged strengthened measures, possibly compulsory arbitration. Latest negotiations between railroads and engineers, firemen, and switchmen unions collapsed, risking federal seizure of operations after army control era.
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Washington
Aig
Federal
Seiz
Pact Ok s Govt. For West Germany
Diplomatic sources report a six nation agreement to set up a provisional government in western Germany this year. A tentative plan calls for a constituent assembly on Sept 1 to draft a constitution for the area, with the United States France Britain and the Benelux powers sharing occupation duties.
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London
Germany
United States
France
Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxembourg
Bang Bang Yippee Rises at Bandera Fest Shindig
Crowds descended on Bandera for a weekend celebration with cafes and taverns sprouting along the highway to feed thousands of visitors. Amarillo? Local hosts touted day one warmth and a promised Saturday surge of more racing rodeo dancing a queen contest cowbelles shooting and live broadcasting as the event grew.
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Jess
Bennie
U-Bar
Hubert Lively
Toots Mansfield
Calf Roper
Bandera
Field Day for Thieves
Field Day for Thieves reports multiple thefts across the city. C F Armstrong at 1103 S Mesquire st says a tavern exit yielded a billfold and $60. Lee Johnson at 1826 Nolan st reports a $16 sink and a $50 watch from his business. Aaron Prince at 223 Chestnut st notes $60 missing after leaving a Centre area. Francis Fowler of 432 Live Oak st reports a $20 radio and a $65 record player vanished. Four large fans valued at $200 disappeared from two storerooms at Tech High during the night.
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C.F. Armstrong
S. Mesquire St
Pauge
N. Pine
Nebraska St
Lee Johnson
Nolan St
Pine Aly
Aaron Prince
Chestnut St
Centre St
Francis Fowler
Live Oak St
Town Dance Listings Under New Manager J Elgin Zam
City notices advertise a string of dances and musical events under new manager J Elgin Zam. Listings span venues from Hermans Hall to Oak Grove Hall and include acts such as Adv. bands, Louie, Nie smeyer's Orch, and Loyte's Old Timers, with dates May 22 and 23 and multiple local spots offering admission and specials.
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City News
Mgr
J Elgin Zam ‘Zow
Sai
Hermans. Hall
Advil Hofner
All the Cows
Braunfels
Oak Grove
Knights of Columbus
Sun
Kizt
KD Society
Loyte
Old Timers
I al Brite
Fagle Hall
Pattern Promotion Offers Selections and Sizes
A vintage Light Pattern Dept advertisement promotes sewing patterns with multiple sizes from 12 to 42 and beach-utility bag guidance. It invites readers to mail twenty five cents to receive the pattern at San Antonio Light Texas while listing numerous illustrations and a summer pattern book with a fifteen cent extra catalog.
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Light Pattern Dept
San Antonio
Texas
Marten Martin
Meat Union Ends Walkout After Wage Offer Acceptance
Chicago May 23 A nationwide eight week old meat strike ends at three of the big packers after the CIO United Packinghouse Workers accept a 9 cent hourly wage increase. The union had demanded 29 cents and had called a strike against Swift Armour and Cudahy, while Wilson remains. Pickets at Armour Swift and Cudahy plants to be withdrawn today as workers prepare to return Monday. The walkout sparked riots at livestock centers and National Guards were called in Minnesota and Iowa.
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Chicago
CIO United Packinghouse Workers Union
Fers
Swifl
Abnour
Cudahy
Wilson
Ove
National
Ralph Helstein
Wilson & Co
Egyptians In Bethlehem Fight Continues Near Sea of Galilee
Tel Aviv reports counterattacks by Arabs as Egyptian air raids strike near Samakh and the Damascus corridor. Cairo claims destruction of five Jewish settlements while bombing steel works east of Jaffa and oxygen plants. Air raids target Shehoret, Negba, and Haifa area, with damage reported and British observations from Haifa.
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Sea of Galilee
Tel Aviv
Sal
The
of Galilee
Eariier
STENL
Cairo
Tel Ayviy
Jatls
el Ramlée
Shemot An Negba
Gaza
Sall
Haifa
Mat David
Bus Drivers Strike Disrupts Texas-Oklahoma Route
Texas New Mesai and Oklahoma Coaches drivers walked off last night, forming picket lines around stations. A bus bound for Amarillo reportedly left with a non union driver at the wheel, as union pickets occupied the rear. One protester was injured when the bus moved away down the street.
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Tubbock
Texas
New Mesai
Oklahoma
Statios
Amarillo
Avalanche Journal
Market Prices and Local Notices Merge in Fragmented Column
The page mixes grocery prices and farm items with obituaries and local notices. It lists fruits, vegetables, and staples with varied prices alongside a death notice for Lena Annie Mason, followed by funeral details and a church service schedule. The scattered OCR text preserves names, places, and event cues despite garbled wording.
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Uldh
Phil
Bilkeley
Jackie Briley
Roger Medellin
Barbara Soane
Robert , Haul
Patty Hacker
Pedra Finn
State Fire Insurance Departameat
Clarence MM. Eckhart
East Texas State Teachers College
Lucy Porter
Dulla
Helen Shireman
Sidney Lanier School
Quiz Kids
Heyri Trevino
Anita Ortiz
Dack
Broadway
Lyndon B
Johnson
U.S. Senate
KTSA
Tald Pal
WE. Sperm
Alwell
RAJ
Donald Duce
Anshi Nogg
Walt Disney
Vic Dona
Nye
Fred Lasswell
Barney Google
Smith
Geoge Potter
MR. Smie
Wade
Hawking
Lem Teely
Widder Sowby
Sony Iknows
Tay
Canady
Snuffy
Hy Dudley Fisher
Toots
Casper
Mim
Innivwiy
Eyfms
Allermaan
Iris
Tavison
Ealvy
Rly Xe
Toadwry
Mino
Preston
Broadeas
Arliss
Milter
Dorothy
Pact Okehs
West Germany
Adolph Higis
Louie
Old Fire City Hel
Prn
San
Waite
Bernie Brae
American Legion
Short’s Corner
Rhythm Aces
Beethoven Garden
Louia
Alte Danceland
Reno
Josephine
Hodges Orel
Helotes Inn
iErma
St. Macy's
Niesmeyer
Bulverde
al al Schnabel
Braum
Swenson
MillyRand
Meat Union
Bethlehem
Commission
Marke
Calis
Daz
Gutherg
Bill Guild
Froy Akers
Wagon Ars
Lena Annie Masotie
Wer
L. B. Fit
Mazon
la Botes Mason
White
Rrandehiaren
iPeneral
Servic P
Fueral Wanehe
Thiérment
Gs Comets
Dan
Mvertlaw
Chcil E. Hull
Beacon Hill
First Baptist Church
Fourth and Auditorium
Circle
Perry F. Webb
D.D
Municipal Auditorium
Staulay Setinol
Staining Union
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