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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1939
Page
8
New York report explains allergy as a frequent cause of repeated colds bronchitis sinus inflammation and other nose throat ailments. Doctors note respiratory allergy can go undiagnosed as hay fever or asthma symptoms may be absent yet chronic nasal obstruction persists without infection.
Leona M. Dunlap new dental hygienist for the San Antonio public schools outlines a program focusing on preventive care. She aims to provide a toothbrush and dentifrice to every child, with education on use, regular dental exams in schools, and emergency care at Robert B. Green hospital. Lectures and exhibits will accompany the examinations.
The Commercial Telegraphers union of the A F of L. began a drive to organize about 43 000 Western Union Telegraph employees. The campaign was approved at the union's eighteenth annual convention where President Powers and Secretary-Treasurer Allen were reelected for two-year terms. Delegates also backed demands for war insurance and higher pay for crews on American ships in war zones.
Edinburg reports the Little Theater of the Rio Grande Valley will begin its 1839-40 season October 2 with eight major productions. Director Paul Moore announces plays including Petticoat Fever Golden Boy Susan and You Cant Take It With You The Yeate Christopher Bean. The theater held 400 members last year and expects to double.
Hollywood observes Brenda Joyce, rising star from Here I Am A Stranger and The Rains Came, unveil a new lipstick concept with Clay Campbell and the House of Westmore. The peppermint lime and orange flavors catch on with Kay Aldridge Lynn Bari and Kay Griffith among Brenda’s circle as the idea spreads to other studios.
Hollywood report states Harriet Parsons daughter of Louille Paradas motion picture editor of International News Service and King Kennedy playwright will wed on September 28. The ceremony is planned at the bride’s mother and step father’s San Fernando Valley home. In other news dated September 22, 1914, German submarines sink British cruisers Green Hogue Aboukir in the North Sea.
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