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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1937

Page

5

Agency Group Elects Leaders At Southwest Advertising Meet

Jor W Edwards of Dilles was chosen president of the Southwest Association of Advertising Agencies Pridgy at its convention. T Page Ropers of Ionston named vice president, Alfona Johnson of Tallas elected executive secretary, Jack Plunk retiring president to serve on board. Other directors include Albert Evans Perl Worth, Orin Aukl Ban Antonio, Van White El Paso, Pat Pranke Houston, Otto Bruck Toward Smith Delins.

Jor W. Edwards Dilles Pridgy T. Page Ropers Ionston Alfonea Johnson Tallas Jack Plunk Tare Wt Albert Evans Perl Worth Orin Aukl BAN Antolio van White

Son of Gen Funston Escapes Crash in California

A partial OCR report notes Treub Predrairk Funston, son of General Funston, surviving a crash in DEL MONTH California during aviation exercises. The retired soldier’s son escaped unharmed after the aircraft failed, the ship limped free, and bystanders reported minor splinters and damage.

Funston Calif Ney TNS Steclatore Euipped Treub Funston TV Lanadbie

Challenge to Advertising Opens District Convention

George B L Slocum president of the Advertising Federation of America urged delegates from southwestern states to lead the fight for advertising. He warned that censorship and cost claims threaten the industry while stressing that advertising raises distribution and lowers production costs for manufacturers. The Detroit meeting opened with remarks by Mayor Quin and district officials as sessions run through Saturday with speeches by Royal James and others.

George BL Slocum Detroit Advertising Federation of America Priday Sloe Muie & Stone Delegites Lovin Nauson Jost Martin Bestan Chamber of Commette Urey Jett Toy Shnetr Bobaou Blocway Americas Locum Mnedis Chey Isild Moek Invecntion C.K. Quin Nem Barrett Alex Wiler Royal P. James J. Ballinger Mea Margaret, Evans Palins Willian Bréokhinsen Werner ‘Taurh Shavies C Jonnson J Hueh A. Te Halll Alfonso Jolayistan Tao P.m Garrett Aly Addresy Hesoluliong Pula Ita Wark

Church Unity Plan Assured Across Denominations

In Port Wayne Indiana on November 12 a plan to unite three major denominations was approved, with about 8,000,000 members worldwide affected. The Episcopal and Protestant groups await final approval from remaining leaders as merger moves toward formal adoption. The Southern church delegates voiced approval, with Nashville convention expectations suggesting broad support in coming sessions. The unified church will be formed as one entity with new organizational structure and name.

Port Wayne Ind Episcopal Church South Roiscopalebweett Nort Alraady Ottielnis Boulhern Naghville Tent Beleta Flemingtinin Fiterces

Advertising Hailed World Force in Growth of U S Industry

William D Arcy of St Louis urged at the Gunter hotel that advertising is a world force essential to development. He argued current views are narrow and emphasized advertising as a potent tool in distributing manufactured foods and shaping the national economy. He leads the Diary Advertising Agency with ties to St Louis.

Usted William D'Arcy St. Tours Gunter Hotel D'Arcy D'Arcy Said, Wacvertisiig Iona D'Avcy Pend Qier Bt. Louis

Gin Fighters End Weeting in Houston Ball Fun

In Houston on November 12 the Gin Fighters and their delegation ended a long-standing feud. A union convention featured Oscar Fox performing Home on the Range. The Prater Lancers aided the event while Gordon W. Little received a plaque for his late wife May Little, with local officials present.

Houston Wupi Nands Warinky Wey Liab Oscar Fox Prater Lancers Gordon W. Little

Bank of France Cuts Discount Rate to Three Percent

PARIS November 13 The Bank of France reduced the discount rate from 4 8 to 3 per cent amid reports of gold reflow to the vaults. Advances on securities fell from 4 12 to 4 per cent and 30 day advances from 31 2 to 4 per cent, signaling tighter credit conditions.

Bank of France Paris

Three Line Light Want Ad Cost Cited in Halton Privilege

A fragmented line notes the price for a three line seven tine light want ad with cancel Halton privilege and an unclear contact. The legible portion lists a price around 231 and a dialing instruction, but other details remain unreadable.

Halton Wdweller

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