Around the Plaza Debuts and Local Hires Highlight City Scene
The column catalogs a collage of figures in New York and San Antonio culture. It notes a Chinese barber with a cryptic window message, lists debutantes and social figures, and details local business leaders in theater, advertising, and management. A San Antonio building boss is lauded for hiring taxis for extended hours and leading a fleet around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
New York City
Chang You
Charlie Ray
Ruty Ito
Nainisins
Jose- Ping
the Opeday
Merit System Advocates Embrace Federal Job Merit
Luther Steward of Washington D C arrives in San Antonio to address the Hust convention of the Texas state federation. He endorses extending the merit system to all federal jobs and calls for standardized salaries and classifications nationwide. Steward, once chief of the U S migration bureau here from 1906 to ?, notes executive order already extended merit to postmaster appointments.
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National Federation of Federal
Luther Ed. Steward
Washington, D. C
Steward
San An
Aegistoren
Gunter Hotel
Hust
Texas State Fedoration
Steward Wved
San Antonio
U.S. Migration Bureau
Nga
Floresville Victim Reports Slugging and Robbery
Floresville resident Afanda reported to police that he was slugged and robbed of $6 by three men and a woman from Produce Row. Alfred Caraway of BL North Centre Street said he was robbed of $5 by two boys near Centre Street and the railway. Joe Conde, 34, of 718 West Salinas Street, stated he was slugged with a ham smacker.
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Floresville
Popperl
Afanda
Tsree
Alfred Caraway
North Centre Street
Centre Street
Nicks
Joe Conde
Salinas Street
Vanishing of Campaign Funds To Be Probed
Reports detail a missing campaign fund of about 1600 dollars and a forgery complaint against 1.0 Ray. The issue involves a London for Present era supervisor and alleged misappropriated payments to precinct workers, with party leaders denying direct involvement. The matter heads for district court investigators and grand jury review.
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P Repub
Sean
Rempaign
A.W. Noverass
Ashey Place
London For
Criminal Bistrict Court
Ray
Justice of the Peace
Corrigan
Fd Mabrico
Rhe Cohnplaint
Bén Wilkan
Montgomery Farcett
Wilson
A. W. Norerces
Guineas
Costa and
Commerce
Broadway Fosers
Wilton
Ciue
Satyr- Gay
PRY
Sleuthing Armistice Holiday Shutdown at City Hall
City hall will be closed Wednesday in observance of Armistice Day. Mayor C. K. Gulnancounzati afonday declares the holiday, prompting municipal offices to suspend operations.
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Armistice Oliday
Weshesday
Armis
Lee Gay
C. K. Gulnancounzati
Highlights From the Want Ads Press
Classified snippets note housing rents and rooms at Victoria street and St. Berkshiire street, a furnished room on West King's Way, a Studebaker sedan for sale at 595 dollars, and various job and service listings. Mentions of multiple classifications and monthly costs appear throughout, with ad-specific details sparsely readable.
Bracken Ridge Park Toy Drive Supports City Children
More than 250 toys were collected for a Monday afternoon event at Bracken Ridge Park. Romano the elephant and other acts entertained for an hour and a half as Fireman Fret Stark oversaw toy repairs by the Grocketh station crew. About 2000 toys were mended to aid deserving youngsters at Christmas. Five Chief J. G. Saran organized additional repairs to keep firemen busy. A Tulsa woman June Lay Cork died Monday in Avlonia, with William Uffers notifying relatives.
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LightTire
Brackenridge Park
Romano
Elephant
Stark
Grocketh Sternlife
Bazan
Ley Light
J. G. Saran
Clubwomen's executive meet ahead of Texas federation convention
Members of the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs executive committee gathered at the Plaza Hotel Monday to form the leadership slate ahead of the federation's convention opening Tuesday. Mrs Volney Taylor presided. other attendees included Mrs Brault Friend and Mrs H Carlsly. A luncheon and afternoon conference followed, with city officials and chamber leaders among the visitors.
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Texis Federation of Women's Clubs
Plaza Hotel
Volney ‘Taylor
Bidnnsville
Brault Friend
St Angelo
H. Carlisly
Heustown
Frank A
City Federatinn
Hattess
Co. EK. Guin
Pat. M. Morelind
Ostis Proper
Chamber of Commerce
Sare Desse N. Fletcher
Tuntor Chamber of Commerce
Sill
Tompking
Neat Ai Leanrosa
Thieves Steal Varied Loot Across Weekend
Reported daylight thefts over the weekend target diverse goods. Items stolen include cigarettes from Wy El Sherman at 330 Lamar Street and Julia Hrendta at 2021 Ean Feymianda Street, plus eggs and other goods from Rul i Austin Street and Frank Huck at 326 Worth St. Marys Street. A total value of $19.60 was recorded by William J. Hall at a cafe on 201 Austin Street.
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Ideves
Olive
Wy ‘el Sherman
Lamar Street
Julia Hrendta
Ean Feymianda
Austin Street
William J. Hall
Frank Huck
Worth St. Mary's Street
Technical Club Meeting in San Antonio Set at 12:35
Secretary Clay McFarland reports a technical club gathering in San Antonio at 12:35 on Tuesday. The secretary notes Archer R. Wjini Azrhar as guest or speaker for the session at the Vihemmter of commerce location.
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Archer R. Wjini Azrhar
Vihemmter of Commerce
Apenk Gla
Technical Cuit
San Antonio
Clay McFarland
Randolph Officer Injured in Auto Accident on Austin Highway
Lieutenant TM Wills of Randolph was injured Saturday when a star vehicle collided on the Austin highway. He was moved from the field hospital to Station Hospital for Sam Houston care. The lieutenant suffered a fractured skull.
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Randolph
Wills
Rendolptt Field
Austin Highway
Montag
Feld Hospital
Station
Sam Houston
Juin Foresees Bond Victory In Lond Bond Election
Sobaune Vian reports about roughly 14 000 voters casting ballots in the $450 000 London bond issue election on Thursday. Mayor Quin Torecast predicts the bonds will carry with a substantial majority. City Clerk Janes Simpson and staff will finalize the official taxpayer list by Wednesday night. The mayor and commissioners approved a plan from the Citizens League, which has opposed the bonds. Quin cited WPA director P. Arneson noting 4500 WPA workers and a projected drop by January 1. County quota stands at 800, with projects expected to begin immediately after the vote.
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Sobaune Vian
Quin
Johnny Morris TIN AGENT IN G. A. TIN AGENCY INCIDENT
The report describes Johnny Morris of the Phillip Morris company, his travel to San Antonio for advertising, his age and height, and notes he is unmarried. It mentions a car called the Baylish Moms and clarifies he is not the same Paulin Maris from a Weekly Tadin appearance.
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Johnny Morris Dy
Phillip Morris
San_Antonio po
Johnny
Jonny
Pailin Maris Goy
Civil Service Job Open at Fort Sam Houston
Applications for the position of assistant telecommunications engineer at Fort Sam Houston were obtainable Monday at the office of Thomas D. Baathall secretary of the MaWi service Load at Fort Lane Houston. Applications will be accepted until November 23.
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Fort Sam Houston
Thomas D. Baathall
Ma “Wi
Fort Lane
Houston
Fort Sam Quadrangle Gate Closures Redirect Traffic
Traffic through Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle rerouted after two of three gates closed Monday. All military and civilian vehicles now pass via the front gate as repairs and security adjustments proceed.
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Memenias
Bob Pranks
Randulph Held
Kelletomn
Davis ‘Memorial Foundation
St Ever
San Abronto
Ruth Vealdon. Smith
George Friesheis
West Elsmere
Albert Steves
Radly Lane
Melvin
Mstshail
Temote Zontrol
Barger
Fexas
Berrey Wrerger
Hollywood
Hownmatellar
Loca
Cllicher
United States
Pamety Weeden
Jamin Nichols
Smith-Young | Twer
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Ae San
Tonio
Whal
Gye Little Theater
Skeby
Ing Weeder
Benjamin
Tsat
Amie
Ithaca
Smith Brothers Properties
Linderatt Gasgravers
David
LaSalle
Msaodlation
Isc
Nichols
Federal Theater
Weex
Flag House
J. B. Waganer
Maria Ascora
Judy Brought
Jodz Bena
Louis Hayward
Carmen Flowers
Chemen Gipson
Herber Batters
Connecticut
Rer C. Staward
Monte Barrev
E.W. Clemens
Fap
CU Breec FA
Hornaday
Texas
London
Clemens
Norcross
Toney
Wim Thele
Sarett
Lamibits
Notcross
Barrett
Congress
L. J. Swai
Gladenville
Sydney
Millie von Stoessey of
Geirers
Inkus Hopkingfield Museum
Wittemuse
Caroline Azar
Wentworth Club
Sheriock Holmes
Rovers
Ts Photo
Victoria Street
Florida Street
St. Berkshiire Street
West King's Sighwas
Studebaker
Aale
June Laycork
Tulsa
Okla
Johnny Morris
John Wenz
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JUIN
G. A
Civil Service
Ft. Sam
Leaders OF
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Sractors OF
Texas Federation
Plaza Stotis Mus
Frank Friend
0. H. Carlisle
Vorney Taylor
Frank Tompkins
Robert Browning
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