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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1952
Page
22
San Antonians discuss whether the PTA should fund equipment and activities beyond school budgets. Notable voices say the PTA could raise money through athletic events, concerts, dances, raffles, and subscriptions, while keeping focus on student welfare and avoiding becoming a general community chest.
San Antonio led by Consul General Cosme Hinojosa returns from the Convention of the Confederation for Mexican Chambers of Commerce in Corpus Christi. Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto governor of Nuevo Leon spoke on stronger trade ties with the United States. Attendees included Jacob I. Rodriguez and Bennie Cantu. Vaughn Bryant represented Gov. Shivers. Delegations from California, New Mexico, and Texas cities including El Paso attended.
A conference course opening at Ft. Sam Houston gathers nine army officers and four top civil service employees. Brig. Gen. Numa A. Watson tells the group the aim is to maximize future conference benefits, correct mistakes, and develop analytical skills and a practical, idea pooling attitude among staff.
The latest artificial respiration technique is now part of the curriculum at San Antonio college. Mrs. Richard L. Brandt, director of physical education, says the back pressure arm lift rhythm, recently adopted by the American Red Cross, is taught to all freshmen and sophomores with 175 girls enrolled.
Washington report details Leo Alfred Lerner and allies linked to left wing groups and subversive activities. It notes Lerner’s 1940s support for Henry Wallace and ties to ADA, with Stevenson connections and opposition from GOP challenger Siegrist. Yates and Marcantonio backed anti-Red measures while Lerner aided Stevenson’s nomination in Chicago.
Members of the San Antonio Hairdressers Association gave complimentary permanent waves and hair treatments to 60 girls at St. Peter's and St. Joseph's orphanage home. The annual fall project, chaired by Mrs. Elsa Lamtert, took the girls to various city salons with pre arranged appointments.
A first baseman's mitt with a blue ink autographed baseball from the San Antonio Missions was found at the Greyhound terminal's ticket counter on August 6. The finder speculates a young fan upset by the team's performance left the item. The Missions split a double header with Dallas that day.
Victor Hi. Braunig general manager of the public service board will speak at a midday luncheon of the American Legion Business and Professional Men's post at the Menger hotel this Wednesday. He will discuss the city’s public utility problems. Look for it in The Light Want Ads.
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