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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1938

Page

4

New Officers Chosen by Teachers in Texas

De George B. Wilcox of College Station was elected president of the Texas State Teachers Association at the IS8A convention closing session. Other officers include First Vice President Charter H Tennison, Wichita Falls. Second Vice President Fellerd Hen Gercon. Third Vice President Miss Mary Winfrey of Houston. Secretary-Treasurer B. B. Coop of Fort Worth. A key resolution condemned high school fraternities and sororities as not conducive to democratic public schools, urging a law to aid boards in addressing the issue.

Dallas Lins George B. Wilcox College Station Texas State Teachers’ Association Charter H Tennison Wichita Palle Stead Fellerd Hen Gercon Mary Winfrey Houston Delfius C. M. Rogers Amario

Business Colleges Oppose Regulation by Education Dept

In Dallas on November 26 the Southwestern Commercial Schools Association and the State association held joint sessions. The business college group declared they do not want state regulation by the Department of Education, arguing they attract students and provide focused training that benefits from private operation rather than tax-supported junior colleges.

Dallas INS Tex Cucumercia Bate Department of Education Southwestern 2 Commercial Schools Association States ’ Association

Management shifts roll through San Antonio theaters

Interstate theater management announced Saturday a series of changes. Maurice Gleaves will leave as Empire theater manager for Houston. Buddy Welker departs Uptown theater to be replaced by Gleaves as Empire manager, while Rus sell Rindy of Houston becomes Uptown manager. Gleaves heads Eastwood Chester in Houston.

Tee Interstate Theaters San Aristonio Maurice Gleaves Empire Theater Houston Buddy Welker Uptown Theater Amanager Greaves Empire Interstate Russell Rindy Gleaves Eastwood Chester

Ford Lindbergh Nazi Decorations Questioned

Henry Ford and Col. Charles A. Lindbergh drew accusations of approving Nazi propaganda by accepting Nazi decorations. Clyde R. Miller of the Institute for Propaganda Analysis told the National Council of Teachers of English that such acts serve as potent propaganda and reflect American complicity in European messaging.

Miller America

W Pat Camp Named Kiwanis President in San Antonio

W Pat Camp assistant district attorney was elected president of the San Antonio Eaton club, succeeding GW Miller. Officers chosen include first vice president H Gio, Harold W Keller. second vice president Dr Marshall Ramsdell. secretary Jack B E Berman. treasurer. New board members are Dr J H Taylor C B Carraway Charles W Cunn W B Hirdin Travis B Muursand C G ML Smit and Harvey Smith Tagiillation ceremonies set for December 20.

W. Pat Camp Kiwanis Distriet Batthday San Antonio Eaton Club GW. Miller H. Gio Harold W. Keller Dr. Marshall &. Ramsdell Jack BE. Berman Board of Director 3. H. Taylor C. B. Carraway Charles W. Cunn W. B. Hirdin Travis B. Muursand ML Smit Harvey Smith

Kidnap Torture Case to Jury in Olympia Court

In Olympia on November 29 the case of Dr. Kent W. Berry and associates, charged with kidnaping and torturing Leving W. Taker, was given to the jury after closing arguments by Special Prosecutor Joseph Graham. He claimed the defendants admitted the acts and offered a faulty defense, naming elderly Dr. Berry and co-defendants William McAloon James Reddick and Robert Smith as alleged participants who believed the victim had attacked Mrs. Berry.

Olympia Kent W. Berry Leving W. Taker Joseph Graham Dr. Berry William McAloon James Reddick Robert Smith Baker Berry

City sees record inquiries at information bureau

San Antonio's municipal information bureau logged a weekly total of 1685 inquiries, far surpassing prior records. Manager Buck Cross expects daily averages to rise to about 500 with the widening advertising program as visitors increase, drawn by the city’s image as an industrial and recreational center.

San Antonio Municipal Information Bureau J. B Buck”) Cross Cross San Ant

Auto crashes into hall of residence shock at home

Mrs G C McKengis of 622 Guadalupe Street woke to a concussion when a car driven by Rubén Alvaré from 122 South Mecog Street swerved to miss another vehicle and rammed into her hall. The auto was badly wrecked. the residence sustained damage. both occupants escaped injury.

G. C. McKengis Guadalupe Street

Turbines Ordered for New Mexico Dam

Secretary of the Interior Ickestow ordered turbines and generators for the Elephant Butte power plant serving New Mexico and Texas. Equipment cost about 175000 dollars.

New Mexico Dam Washington In&i Ickestow Day Elephant Bute New Mexico Texas

Four Cars Hit By Ambulance In Fort Sam Houston Area

A Kelly Field ambulance speeding to Fort Sam Houston collided with four autos on Fort Street and Broadway. Driver D Rees and passenger Mrs Josephine Cavanaugh sustained minor injuries. The crash sent the truck driver E M Longshore and others briefly injured as two cars were pushed into parked vehicles.

Kelly Field Fifth ST Broadway D. Rees Fort Sam Houston Josephine Cavanaugh Kellyfield Fort Sam Housson

Indiana Governor Townsend Joins Hunting Party in Texas

Governor M. Clifford Townsend of Indiana joined Dr Frank Kent in San Antonio as part of a hunting party. The governor's group included Ve M. Bimmons, Kenneth Kunkel, and Clarence Gramelspaches. They planned a seven day deer and turkey hunt near Kerrville with J. S. Wheelis Jr. departing tomorrow morning.

M. Clifford Townsend Indiana San Antonio Frank Kent Ve M. Bimmons Kenneth Kunkel Clarence, Gramelspraches State Police Board of Kent Kerryille J. 5. Wheelis Jr Deer Turkey

Fredericksburg Attorney Found Dead in Office

Fredericksburg attorney H. A. Sagebiel was found slumped in his chair in his office on Saturday with a smoking pistol in hand. A short note to his family requesting privacy and citing ill health lay on his desk. Sagebiel was a prominent civic leader and longtime president of the local pony board.

Fredericksburg H. A. Sagebiel Alsieuk Max J. Sterschwale Sugeblel Tal Jearord Pony Board

City Mulling Two Paydays as Payroll May Miss Dec 1

City hall faces a bleak Christmas with Mayor C K Quin saying the December 1 payroll likely cannot be met. Banks and city agencies pause new advances until financial problems show progress. A plan to retire debts and secure loans will be presented to bankers for approval early next week as officials seek a way out.

C. K. Quin Defini Frost Alamo National Banks Ina Meyer Quinn Quin Itxms Elmer A. Dittmar San Antonio Clearing House Association Ernest J. Mmer Board of Directors Alamo National Park Clearing House Association Miller Ely

Two Questioned as Heroin Is Seized

State Ranger Matlin Trejo and deputies questioned Antonio Ovideo 34 and Margarita Rosales after seizure of 80 grains of heroin at 1211 South Colorado. Officers obtained a search warrant and recovered 90 grains, hidden on the woman after a sale at the address.

Antonio Ovideo South Colorado Street Margarita Rosales Matlin ‘Trejo Alvin Prieseihann Albert Stahl Emmett Smith Colorado

Dr Nathanson to Speak at Hebrew Center

Dr Nathanson, noted Jewish writer and lecturer, will speak at the Hebrew Community Center Tuesday at 8 p.m. on People Culture and Language. He is author of philosophy, history and religion works and tours the nation under the Jewish National Alliance of New York affiliation.

Nathanson Wilinnt Nathanson En Iecturer Ab Bau P Nathanegyds Jewish National Aliance of New York

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