San Antonio merchants report big hike in fall buying
S A Merchants report a strong rise in fall buying with sales up 10 to 30 percent from last year as stock turnover increases. Executives from Wolff and Marx Sears Roebuck and Co Joske Brothers and others note higher spending, improved attitudes, and cheaper prices prompting broader purchase of quality goods.
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S. A
San Antonio
H. Z. Ochs
Wolff and Marx Company
Chamber of Commerce
Ochs
Webh
Kaye
Joske Brothers Company
G. W. Bryant
Sears, Roebuck and Company
C. Harrison
Fomby Clothing Company
Stanley Frank
Frank Brothers
Boles
Gilbert Lang
Frost Brothers
T A H. A. Fish
Genem
Vogue
Wey
Bystanders Legs Broken in City Crash on North Flores
Joe O Ramsey, 1034 West Rosewood Avenue, suffered two broken legs after being struck by an automobile when two cars collided at North Flores and Fopfar streets Saturday morning. Drivers Jack Cline ton and Pete Bautista, and passengers, escaped injury as one car jumped onto the sidewalk striking Ramsey.
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Joe O. Ramsey
West Rosewood Avene
North Flores
Fop- Far
Ramsey
Jack Clineton
Main Building
Pete Bautista
North Flores Street
Ramey
Receivership Suit Filed Against Babrose Oil Firm
The receivership case claims Babrose Oil and Refineries owes $271.93 in royalties on oil and gas leases near Lullag in Calewell County. Plaintiffs Ernest H. Greene and Frederick A. Sonsome allege mismanagement and insolvency after the company drilled a producing well and has refused royalties. A receiver appointment is sought.
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Babrose
Bult
Ernest H. Greene
Medtrinemanly
Fredrick A. Sonsome
Fairfield County
Conn
Ipcor
Dieteleb
Platnilite
Roy
Lullag
Calewell County
Sonsome
Greene
Couple Injured in Plane Crash at El Cajon Pass
VICTORVILLE Calif Sept 10 with a crash added to their thrill seekers night a plane owned by Wayne Fisher and his wife Mrs Fisher crashed during a forced landing on El Cajon pass tonight both were hospitalized and their two sons Dana and Wayne suffered cuts and bruises before returning to Los Angeles to join their family at the air drome
Bond Set in Rum Case Against Martin Gatica
Martin Gatica faced a $1000 bond after an arraignment before United States Commissioner Paul A. Tockha at. a raid netted a still and equipment, 450 gallons of whiskey mash, and 80 tons of whiskey with a pasture in the Woodlawn Hills district. Geblon was present at the still when it was exposed. agents testified.
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Martin Gatica
Jait
United States
Paul A. Tockhavl
Dru Ggents
An & Pasture
Dhe Woodlawn Hills Restotohda
Geblon
Agenta
Brash
Atl
City may lift penalties on overdue city taxes
San Antonio officials debated relief options after Texas lawmakers passed a bill promising tax relief for state county and school district taxes paid by December 31 1947. The measure would allow home rule cities to waive penalties on municipal taxes, a move Mayor Chambers favored pending copies of the bill and city commission review. City Attorney Cobbs noted the city charter limits waiving penalties and interest on delinquent taxes, with penalties set at five percent first month then escalating, and no interest on the delinquent principal.
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Teyas
Chambers
San Antonin
T. DB. Cabbe
Eritcs
Sterling
Pla
BIM
Cobbs
City Commission
City Commission Shell
Mother Fears Son Violence Victim Missing Youth
Mrs. N Richter of 224 Topexa Boulevard told the sheriff she fears for her son PA Richter missing since late Wednesday after a possible violence tied to a neighborhood murder the previous night. She said he left in a automobile with a note promising a quick return and has not been heard from.
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N. Richter
Topexa Boulevard
Richter
Aince
Jewelry Heist Hits Milam Galleries on West Travis
Shoplifters stole jewelry valued at 1260 from Milam Galleries located at 101 West Travis Street. The items included a pearl valued at 500 and a jade setting valued at 125. Management could not determine the exact time of the theft.
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Milam
West Travis Street
Saturdaay
Potee
Ihs
10 and 20 Years Ago From the San Antonio Light
A San Antonio Light history item notes a proposed auditorium plan faced city opposition and that mayor Binck planned to proceed with a smaller, funded project after bond defeat. Also mentions a 1952 price spike for lemons and a Woodward Carriage Co event with attendees at the Menger Hotel.
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San Antonio
San Antonio reopens schools as 34000 pupils return
San Antonio and suburbs prepare for the new school year with 34000 students in public and private schools. Enrollment mirrors last year, with registration Monday and classes set to begin midweek. About 1065 public school teachers join new and upgraded buildings, while Alamo Heights sees a rise to 1150 students. Private schools like Westmoorland, Peacock Military, and Texas Military Institute also open Monday.
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San Antonio
Aban
J. G. Cochran
Las Peor
Thomas Jefferson and Breckenridge High School
Jefferson High School
Brackennridge High School
Kok
Cochran Beal
Vocational and Technical Echec
Alamo Heights
Los Angeles Heights Independent School
Westinoorsland College
Peacock Military Academy
Texas Military Institute
Man Sells Liquor to Improper Customers Charged
Earl Jordan faced federal testimony in a U S Commissioner court after two agents said he sold liquor to two youths on West Commerce Street last week. The agents confronted him as he offered beer and whiskey. Jordan fled the Rose location but was recaptured three days later.
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Earl Jordan
United States
Paul 4
Aeronaut Group Plans Night Hops
Members of the Gan Antonia chapter of the National Aeronautic Society will host a night hop at Winbure fold on Wednesday. C F Dieter, president, coordinates the event with volunteers and friends to cover the first six miles of airspace. WV H Ramen, chief pilot, leads operations in Hangar No. 6 under the supervision of a strangemenia head.
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Aeronaut Group
Gan Antonia
National Aeronautic
Winbure
C.F. Dieter
Boy Capone's Career Ends in Texas Juvenile Sentence
Gregorio Aguirre, 14, was sentenced by County Judge W. A. Wurzbach to from 3 to 5 years in the state boys' camp at Gatesville after admitting theft of a pistol and other items from a San Antonio address. He claimed admiration for Capone and said his arrest cut short plans to assist in Capone’s trial.
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Cape's
W. A. Wurzbach
Gregorio Aguirre
Robie
Gatesville
Gregorio
San Antonio
Judgath
Capone
Chicago
Beer King
St Marys Faculty Adds Two New Members
St Marys university announces two new faculty members. Dr Albert Mitel, a historian, and Dr Leo Baier, a chemist, join the St Marys Faculty. Both trained at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland and will teach history and chemistry respectively.
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St. Mary's
Ang Chegis
St. Mary's University
Rei
Albert Mitenel
Victoris
Society of Mary
Leo J. Baie
Chicago
Dotenist
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
Dr. Mitchel
Tr. Baier
Counterfeit Money Order Counterfeiter Sought
Local post office issues alert for a professional money order counterfeiter reportedly active across the South. Clerks placed on guard as authorities seek the suspect. no clear wage figure or widespread surge in money orders reported.
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Boguss
Olfieinkk
Missing Soldier Feared Drowned Near Fort McIntosh
Police seek Clarence Menefee, a soldier last heard from at Sonsre on September 4 while en route from Gilt Lake City to Fort McIntosh. Flood waters in South Texas have intensified fears he perished in the currents over the past two weeks.
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Clarence Menefee
Gilt Lake City
Fort McIntosh
Sonsre
Salt Lake City
South Texas
Endeavor Plans Sharp Shooting Biblical Contest
The San Antonio Christian Endeavor union meets Monday at 7:45 p.m. at Carson Street Christian Church. George Pabst, program chair, has arranged a Bible story/shooting contest. Winners from a two months past contest, including Miss Lelia Gonzales and Miss Josephina Patrick, will compete. A song service, addressed by Clo Althelde, with Eleanor Rips Berchere as pianist, will follow. The president, Thi st, will lead a business session and a social hour for Carson Street Christian Young People.
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San Antonio Christian Endeavor Union
Carson Street
I Ofurge
Clo Althelde
Eleanor Rips Berchere
Dy EL. Thist
Lamp Stolen From Mac Office In Nix Building
Dr F A Van Buren reported the theft of a lamp from the Mac office in the Nix Professional Building. Police investigated the incident and sought leads on the missing item.
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Mac Ollice
Nix Professional
F. A. van Buren
And I Remember When a Polish Flag Crisis at the Majestic
An old Majestic healer manager recalls arranging prestige for a Taderewski piano visit in Mian avenue. He notes a last minute need for American and Polish flags on stage and his trouble finding a Polish flag in San Antonio. A week before the performance a usher suggests using flags. the day arrives with uncertainty about the display.
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Majestic
Mian Avenue
Dam Tenace Taderewski
Tytel
Taderewski
San Antonio
Colli
Dallas delegates line up for Texas Democratic Convention
Tax Collector Maury Maverick and a Sterling delegation from San Antonio head to the state Democratic Convention in Lubbock. Jive Jie will not attend. Park Commissioner Jacob Rubtola and city utilities attorney K Quin plan to travel to Lubbock. Mayor C M Chockers cannot attend due to banking plans in San Antonio.
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Maury Maverick
Dallas
Jive Jie
San Antonio
Lubbock
Jacob Rubtolal
K. Quin
Ben Antonio
Lubbork
Perguson
C. M. Chockers
AOYR
New South Texas Bank and Trust Company
Woodlawn PTA Lectures On Education Objectives
Woodlawn P T A will hear a series of talks on the seven education objectives at Woodlawn Hills school. Mrs. Barto Arnold, president, says the first talk is at 3 p.m. Tuesday by F B Pakely, superintendent of the Los Angeles Heights Independent School District, focusing on leisure and creative activity for children to help them use time purposefully.
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Parent-Teachers Association
Woodlawn Hills School
Barto Arnold
Pakeley
Los Angeles
Heigits Independent
Witchild
Fia Isls Lime
Bakeley Oid
Liquor raid leads to bond for Brown Alley suspect
An aged Black man was held after a liquor raid in Brown alley on Friday night. Officers found whiskey, gin and beer, plus equipment including 16 pounds of cacao cartel. The man told the United States commissioner he was ill and held his head in his hands.
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Brown Alley
United States
Shower
Hand
Ubit
City Profits From War on Gambling Crusade
A garbled report notes county officials and the county attorney involvement in a state war on gambling devices. Portions mention a valuation of 170 dollars and subsequent disbursements, with figures 168 and 62 appearing amid unclear text. The source reads as a damaged OCR where names and places are partially legible.
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Davis
Brackenridge
Park
Delaysforce Tax Payments Hit Bexar County Delays push half tax collection and payrolls in script
Delays by the county commissioners court delay tax assessments and the first split tax payment, forcing payrolls for September to November to be paid in script. Tax rolls will be late, with collection starting by late November and payments redeemable after the first of next year.
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Commissoners' Court
Solvan
Widlallone
Afploval
le Comity Comsmiss
Board of Equalization
Hulk
Ivert
Hulls
Feelur
M. G. Bardwell
Edger Garvey
Erid
St Marys Night School Opens With Broad Course Offerings
St Marys University unveils an antiviral night school starting September 19 with 3¢ courses and 19 professors. Classes run 7 to 9 40 p.m. at 122 College Street featuring writing and journalism courses taught by Edmund P Williema and other instructors. Registration occurs Thursday and Saturday.
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St. Mary's University
Edmund Pp. Williema
Ground School to Open Monday at Brackenridge High
Officials announced a new ground school flying class starting Monday at Brackenridge High School with sessions at 7 o clock. Registrations were taken at Main Avenue Vocational School with 40 seats planned, but space constraints limited availability to Brackenridge. Open to anyone over 16 years, the course will run Monday and Thursday evenings each week.
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Ervimd
Brackenridge
Ue Project
Main Avenue Vocational School
Drackeneidse
St Johns League Plans for Fair at Bl John Lutheran
Plans move forward for a church fair to be held by St Johns League at Bl John Lutheran. Participants include Ish Nall Evelyn Richie Elizabeth Wollf Lucille Alehte Minnie Faebe Agnes Brése Dorothy Layer Arthur Ressmann Willian Tete and Marord Hildebrandt as entertainers in the program.
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St. Dots Senior League
Bl. John's
San Antonians Attend Brother's Rites for Beeville Man
Relatives of Julius G Sohaniell, 67, of Beeville, attend the funeral in San Antonio. He lived in Beeville 13 years and is survived by a brother, M2 Schmid, and other relatives.
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Julius G. Sohaniell
Beeville
San Antonie Front
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T. A. Trianda
P.G. Hencland
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