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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1936

Page

16

Brackenridge High School Parent Education Events Apace

A crowded club calendar lists Brackenridge High School parent education class at 7:30 p.m. and a PTA session. Navy Mothers host a 8 p.m. party at Mrs. W. B. Schools home on 44 Wilmington Street. Various women’s clubs, Dames of America, and local civic groups meet through the afternoon with lectures, bingo, and card games at venues including the Gunter Hotel and Aurora hotel, plus several private homes.

Educa Brackenridge High T. A Navy Mothers San Antonio Aurora Robert B. Lee United Daughters of the Confederacy Clus Gunter Rote Woodrow Wilson P.r. A School Auditorian Joan Bolton Benet Hall Grackett Street Beethoven Society Banco Beethoven Home Pereids Myrlic Grove Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Woodmen Hall San Antonio de Bexar D. H. Nicholson Primeyadiye Bolega Art Club M. C. Roxential East Dewey Women's Union of Evangelical Frindens Church Ff East ff East Myrtle street. _ Pirtledes Culturs club John F. Cunningham West Cineinmuti Augusta Club A. BD. Coley West Hulsache Prohermonte Club Crystal Ballroom The Tamer PT. A Meschat Society of Colonial Dames of America Sorosis St. Anthony Ratiles Jar Carnal Willow Street Nekodah Semple Due Joske’s Auditorum Kasia Review WB. A Mee Brooks Matte Reeve Alamgtee View Wo B. A Lucchese Vietoria Council of the Review Nell Moody Avant Iheck Mtes Games Bull Herberich Ottens Davis Hettie Madoff Houston Adela Hay Roor Peast Aberthal Nellie Hoberts Mirs Frieda Neuschurg Neuschurg West Poplar Street Brooks

Army Tuition Debate Sparks San Antonio Protest in Congress

Congressman Maverick Manday protested army tuition charges to the San Antonio school system calling attention to huge military spending. He argued aviation and education benefits should be funded, noting the Army has spent millions yearly and suggesting taxpayers may favor covering education costs for soldiers' children. Menefee countered that extending privileges to military families would be unfair without similar support for civilians.

San Antonia Minuty Maverick San Antonio Tia Wetter RS. Menefee Pikes Board of Education United States

Saint Monica guild and sorority meeting notices

A calendar item lists a Saint Monica guild gathering at 4 oclock at Miss Harriet’s home in Alano Heights. The Aeta Zeta Tau sorority plans a meeting Tuesday at 4 p m at the home of Miss Harriet, 200 Albany avenue, Dunsdale Alano Heights. A teachers association will meet Monday at 2 30 p m at the school. Tim Grierenbeck, 2045 West Summit place, is noted in the notice.

O. P.O J. WN. Pohlman West French Place J. E Colsier R. W. Benton Eftie Lewis Orient Aeta Zeta Tau Miss Harriet Dunsdale Albany Avenue Alano Heights Saint Monica Guild Celock Werhesthy al the Howe Mya Tim Grierenbeck West Summitt Place

S A Junior Birdmen Hold Practice at Brooks Field

Members of the contestant's Thirst squadron held a practice session Sunday at the Brooks field hangar and will decide their entry for the local championships on November 33. Indoor meet expectations rise with Richard Sherman, outdoor champion, likely to lead at wing headquarters.

Thirst Brooks Field

Better Trade Outlook Told by Western Union President

Western Union President tt. 5 White reported generally improved business conditions, especially in the South, during his annual inspection visit to San Antonio. He said business has steadily increased and peaked last Saturday when 304 special circuits were leased to expand wire coverage in 164 major football ranks nationwide. He greeted local executives and remarked on South Press and West Commerce streets as among the finest in the system.

White Western Union Sen Antonio Wester Union Plassic South Presa West Commerce Street

Jewelry Stolen From Man's Home On Howard Street

Burglars stole a yellow gold harpin, otter jewelry, cut glass and various casts from Henry Guerra’s home on Howard Street Sunday evening. Entry was through a rear door and Guerra reported the theft to police Monday.

Elry Henry Guerra Tle Howard Street Polien

Tax survey endangers WPA project figures and costs

A partial WPA survey funding dispute emerged as county commissioners faced a pay action for typewriters and related costs. County Auditor Elgar G. Garway ruled payments would be made from funds, while officials balked at covering the full $74 to $75 out of pocket. Judge Frost and the board noted the Stoner report valued at about $60,000 and warned future highway projects could be curtailed if funds are unavailable.

WPA Bility Wooultll Stoner Lingtton Garvey WPA Worker WHA

U S Wins Appeal on Bank Sentence

The government won an appeal to review the Fifth Circuit ruling on John J Gites former bank teller at the old Commercial National Bank. The circuit court found the face failed to prove an offense and acquitted of a $2500 theft claim while upholding two years at Renn Reformatory. the case moved toward the Supreme Court.

Mfunzay Saureene Court Fifth Circuit Cour of Appeals John J Gites Com- Marcit] National Bank Giles Federal South Herein Oak Saitia Bank E] Renn

Europe Devaluation Sparks Trade Recovery Debate

The article discusses Mussolini's currency devaluation and its impact on Italy and global trade, noting Italy benefits from cheaper exports while American purchases abroad rise. It critiques U.S. relief spending and cites figures on foreign-provoked employment impacts, then surveys political and military tensions in Spain and domestic budget worries, ending with WPA relief spending concerns.

Mussolini R PLC United States

Propaganda Waste and New Deal Critique Cited by WPA Worker

Bruce Gustin reports on WPA and WEA woes including pay disparities among supervisors and workers. He claims propaganda costs, via a monthly WPA magazine, drain funds intended for jobs while criticizing Roosevelt era policies and deficits. The piece references Karl Polanyi and contrasts Democratic platform promises with wartime spending.

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