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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1949

Page

6

Baptists End Texas Meeting Ends Budget and Policy

El Paso dispatch reports the Baptist General Convention of Texas closes its sixty fourth annual meeting with a 10 million dollar budget, refusal of federal or state aid for schools and institutions, and a committee to speak on state interests. Two and a half million targets each to Texas and the Southern Baptist convention, with the rest for education endowments. Ft Worth listed as next year’s site. Executive board elected for five year terms including Jack Southerland and Wes Perry Reelected Reelected for six year terms.

EL Paso Baptist General Convention Texas Southern Baptist Convention Ft Worth Jack Southerland San Antonio Wes Perry F. Webb

Two Kelly Airmen Held in Gas Siphoning Case at Station

Police held two Kelly Airmen for investigation after gas siphoning at a service station on Quintana Road. The men left behind tools stamped U S property in their own car, discovered by station operator Fred W. Miller during a nighttime visit to 2206 Quintana Road.

Kelly Awb Quintana Rd U. S Fred W. Miller McKenna Jr

Fayetteville FHA Girls Induct New Members and Officers

Fayetteville FHA girls held an installation ceremony before the Mothers club, welcoming new members and installing officers: president Mae Varra, vice president Cynthia Norwood, secretary Vertie Fay Kellers, treasurer Aughiene Schmidt, reporter Mary Frances Chupiel, historian Jeannette Cordes, parliamentarian Lillian Gmajdatka, sergeant at arms Arline Wolff, recreation Emma Dierking, foods Dorothy Annella, financial Hughlene Schmidt.

FHA Girls of Fayetteville Mothers Club Litc Mae Varra Cynthia Anne Norwood Vertie Fay Kellers Aughiene Schmidt Mary Frances Chupiel Jeannette ‘Cordes Lillian Gmajdatka Arline Wolff Emma Joan Dierking Dorothy’ Annella Hughlene Schmidt

Diet Aid Promises Weight Loss Through Rasvantrate

A reader recounts dieting attempts failing until Rasvantrate helped shed 47 pounds, noting improved energy and mood. The testimonial advises buying four ounces of Rasvantrate from a druggist, diluting with grape juice, and taking on a daily tablet schedule.

Ithron Zoor Deugutt

Farm Tour Observes Medina County Conservation Efforts

Hondo November 4 Mandy Chamber of Commerce conducts Medina county farm tour Thursday to observe soil conservation practices. Farmers and businessmen were invited to make the trip. Ben Windrow of the county Soil Conservation Service CM Merritt county agent and James Hatliff secretary of the Medina county ACA slated to join.

Spertnt Mandy Chamber of Commerce Medina County Arms Ben Windrow County Sell Conservation Service Merritt James Hatliff Medina County ACA

New Jersey Governor Seeks Second Consecutive Term

Newark report says Gov Albert E Driscoll will risk political history by running for a second consecutive term under the 1947 constitutional change. A decisive victory could boost his 1952 national ambitions as a Republican contender.

Newark

Demonstration Club Names Head Demonstration Club Names Head

Nelson has been elected president of the recently organized Home Demonstration club. Other officers are Mrs. Johnny Tony Tan, secretary. Mrs. Torbet Voges, treasurer. and Mrs. Hugo Zoeller, reporter. The group aims to promote home demonstration activities in the community.

Nelson Johnny Tony- Tan Torbet Voges Hugo Zoeller

Sixth Column? Vatican City Training Priests

Vatican officials disclosed plans on November 3 to train priests using a central group to spread fusion of doctrine across Catholic parishes and satellite communities. The initiative aims to bolster influence within the church network.

Youths Lose Damage Suit In San Antonio Case

A fifty seventh district court jury ruled against three Aransas Pass youths seeking 24000 in damages for false imprisonment. Heard before Judge Cyri Quin, the case centered on alleged four hour confinement by Katz and Gonzales Bros at a San Antonio grocery. Plaintiffs include John QC Karels Jr and his parents, G. B. Muste Jr and his father, and Reymond Hutt and his father Kermit Knuth. The boys, six minors, testified they were imprisoned while officials attempted to collect from Katz, a bad check collector. The suit also claimed 3000 in mental anguish for Mrs Karels Jr who was allegedly cursed and threatened.

Fifty-seventh District Court Aransas Pass Cyri Quin H. H. Kats Genae Bros San Antonio John QC Karels Jr G. B. Muste Jr Reymond Hutt Kermit Knuth Gonzales Bros. Produce Katz Esctapro

Shot Halts GI Fugitive During Car Theft Attempt

A 20-year-old soldier, Braake, was captured after fleeing from a stolen auto attempt near Pecanst Street. Officer Albert Turegano fired one warning shot into the air when the suspect ignored commands. The man, reportedly drunk, had tried to rent a car at the ABC garage and failed to start a yellow convertible before being nabbed. He was held for investigation at General Hospital.

ABC Albert Turegano Pecanst Turpane Turgane Turegann Braake General Hospital

Hereford Cattle Bring High Prices at Grand National Sale

Western bidders paid strong prices at the Grand National Livestock exposition auction in SAN WR and SCU. Auctioneers sold 106 registered Hereford steers and cows for 54 040 dollars, averaging about 518 per animal.

San WR SCU Western Brenders

Lunts in Smash Hit I Know My Love Opens in New York

Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne marked two years of marriage with a sparkling stage triumph in I Know My Love a comedy about a long marriage. The opening critics applause and a $350000 advance sale signal a likely long run for the Theater Guild production.

New York Alfred Lunt Lynn Fontanne Footlights West Theater Guild

Five Die in Chicago Fire At Three Story Building

A early morning blaze swept a three story south side apartment house in Chicago killing five residents including two boys and injuring about 20 others. The incident followed by note of casualty details from the scene. Meanwhile in Flatonia pupils and other locals used special rates and trains to see the Shrine circus in Houston.

Chicago Ruccink Flatonia Southern Pacific Wes Shrinen Circus Houston Wednes

Urgent street program eyed by city official

Commissioner James Knight outlined a $1.32 million street department plan for equipment drainage and bridges. He urged Mayor White to review projects and report back, noting temporary relief from drainage works and the need for a large bond issue for major repairs.

James Knight Knight White Street Department

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