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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1936

Page

5

Fitzhugh Raps on Warrant Handling in County Fight

Judge Fitzhugh of the San Antonio Taxpayers League attacks the county commissioners for exclusive control of warrants and bond dealings. He cites fees and premiums claimed by Van H. Howard and associates, arguing warrants operators inflate interest and counties lose money. He estimates a potential premium of about 212,000 to 250,000 on recent ferrant issues and warns of higher costs to taxpayers if current practices continue.

Bexar County 0. M. Fitzhugh San Antonio Taxpayers League van H. Howard Thomas G. Trighton Frost Wood Howard County Brihe Fitzhugh Wwe Hallettsville New Braunfels San Antonio Board of Education Bener County Bend Fitzhueh

Sales Organizing Talk by JF Tweedy at Ad Club

The San Antonio Advertising Club holds a talk on sales organizing with speaker JF Tweedy. The venue is 125 D Street, Tuesday afternoon at 2. Target audience includes Ore Sinkey for Selling.

Tweedy om/ Ore Sinkey San Antonio Gunter D. Ti Tareday

Dance Show Opens 24 Hour Walkathon at Rose Derby Grounds

A 24 hour dancing program begins at the Hal a Rose Derby show during the Walkathon weekend. Entrants compete in 45 minute blocks each hour while observers note routine tiles. The Derby event kicks off at 8 p m Saturday in a tent stadium half a mile outside city limits on San Pedire avenue with an $11.00 initial outlay and featured acts including Mareate Behenk's orchestra.

Maondey Selurdar San Pedire Avenue Woten Waz Esn Ankwmio Tom Deroystad

Oil field extensions boost Starr County drilling activity

Integrated report shows multiple drillers advancing in Starr County Texas with No 1 Ida David A extension near Rio Grande City and No 1 Slick estate in east central Starr amid ongoing tests. Additional wells include Kessex Buss in south central Starr and Hagen in north Rio Grande City area, as crews push to complete production tests and report oil potential.

Starr Fech Oil Company Ida David A Rio Grande City Starr County Lovatin Davenport-Slick Doubled Oil Company Kessex- Buss Storr Woomfont Boward L. Buss Hagen Tim Test Baltow Pool Moss and Bate Frank Downe Valles Wilglats Hilaley County Rio Grande Valley Mercedes Jz Union Union Pantane Petroleum _Company Speed Oil Company Ediebure Tidal H. J. Porter Sweener Donta Tidsleo Gerald Git and Gee Company Gouta J. O. Phillips Nueces Gem Oil Company Watt

Four Civil Service Positions Open in San Antonio

Four civil service openings were announced Monday by San Antonio officials. The jobs include a junior veterinarian in the bureau of animal industry at $2000 a year, an associate in extension home economics with the department of agriculture at about $3200 annually, an adjudicator with the railroad retirement board at about $2300 per year, and a research associate in international relations with the department of state at $3200 yearly. Applications may be obtained at the post office and must be in Washington, D C, by October 12.

Civil Service San Antonio Bureau of Animal Industry Department of Agericulture Railroad Retirement Board Department of Istate Washington, D. C

Advertisement for Black and White Ointment relief

A vintage ad promotes Black Ointment and White Ointment for itch irritation and related skin issues. It claims quick relief, decades of use, and suitability for simple tools like a rash or irritation. The copy emphasizes effectiveness and a trusted formula.

Auto Crash Injuries Reported In San Antonio

Three people were treated after weekend auto crashes in San Antonio. Mrs. A I Gooper 40 of 1512 Monterey was injured at Monterey and Navdad streets. Mrs. Mary Timber 40 of 381 Hammond Avenue was attacked by an auto at South Presa Street and Grove Avenue. Mrs. Rosie Mendoza 25 of 237 Wingate Avenue was injured when the auto she rode jumped a bridge in the 1600 block of South Marcos Street.

San Antonio A. ‘I. Qgooper Monterey Navidad Mary Timber Hammond Avenue South Presa Street Grove Avenue Rosie Mendoza Wingate Avenue Sa. Marcos Street

Junior Birdmen Leader Plans Indoor Model Meet

Lawreyte Shaw national director of the Junior Birdmen of America has been in San Aytonte since Saturday arranging the national Indoor model plane championships at Brooksfield hangar. He will address the eight squadron tonight at 4 oclock at the St. Anthony hotel with strong army cooperation noted. The 1936 indoor championships are expected to be the greatest in history with bleachers from Randallfield set up in the Brooks arena. Shaw aims to have plans for the national meet completed by Monday before departing for Bird Men headquarters in New York City.

Lawreyte Shaw Ameri Ta San Aytonte Brooksfield St. Anthony Shaw Randalpheld Brooks Bird- Men New York City

Tyler Man Victim of Pistol Accident

A Tyler man suffered a chest wound from an accidental pistol discharge while cleaning his firearm after target practice near Medina Lake. The incident was reported to the local sheriff's department and the hospital listed his condition as serious.

Tyler Ellis Vyter, Wash Santa Rosa Hosg” Ailal Medina Lake Sheriff's Department

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