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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1935

Page

2

Secrecy Veils Police Law Observance in Texas Cities

F G Garriga secretary to Fire and Police Commissioner Wright retired after a three day trip to Texas cities studying a state regulation requiring six weeks of vacation for firemen and policemen. Wright refused to release the report, citing he had not studied it and wished Garriga’s input. Garriga declined further comment, noting the matter was for the commissioner to discuss.

Garriga Phil P Wright Alter Payor Texas Wright Boshead Ferenaeet Franklin Spears San Antonio Pete Fleich

School Board Votes 63 000 for Sites

The board of education voted to purchase two tracts of land at coat of 63000 in meeting Monday morning. The purchases are sponsored by R. S. Menefee, president. The board voted to purchase the Yo were Steves Irritated gardens on Nogalitos street at cost of 30001. The property includes an artesian well, three howes, it was purchased from Bertray Steves of New York. Menefee said the property would be used for a new futurer school. The board voted to purchase a tract in North Pecor street and agents from WwW. C. A, for 33000.

Board of Education R. S. Menefee Yo Were Steves Nogalitos Street Bertray Steves New York Mienefee Pecor Street

Social affair notes from Fort Sam Houston and guests

Clara Pancoast reports on social events tied to congressional visits at Fort Sam Houston. Gen Hagood and wife hosted an informed tea and a buffet at their quarters while others, including Rep Parke, Rep Snyder, and Rep Dorkweiler, attended. Mrs Dorothy Couyer, Miss Aurelia Crossette, and guests from San Francisco to Los Angeles were mentioned among arrivals and departures.

Clara Pancoast Appropriations Committee Johnson Hagood Fort Sam Houston Congressman Maury Maverick Ligut Johnson

Locals Gather for Teas and Weddings in San Antonio

A string of social notes details travel and visits by Mrs Jimmie Dick Ansley and others including a two week welding trip to Carlsbad Caverns and Pasadena. The Bishop John stone branch ladies host a tea at Mrs Frost Woodhull’s home with committee members listed. A wedding of Miss Zella Henderson to J. Verner Clements occurs in Westminster Presbyterian Church with reception and early honeymoon plans.

Jimmie Dick Anstey Loundcroft Carlsbad Cavera Fl Pato Dalles Najlas Ansley Felix McKnight Johannia Belle Steves Bishop Johnston Ladies' Auxillary Frost Woodhutt Howard Street George E. Jutson Casa Regvila Melock Casa Regina Zella Jet Henderon Harvey D. Henderson Bis Fendermon Jasse Verner Clements J. Verner Clements Cleents Angela Westminster Presbyterian Jack Whitley Fereng Lucile McNally Charles A. Reynolds Paul Preston Brooks

Old age pension bills spark Texas Senate tax debate

Two aged pension bills introduced in Austin propose a parcel tax and a $2 per capita levy. Senator Alian Shivers and Sen Roy Sanderford estimate sales tax revenue at $49 million to $45 million annually and pension costs at $36 million to $40 million, with $15 monthly pensions matched by federal funds. A third bill by Ken Regan seeks $275,000 for indigent TB hospitalization. Burns backs a $50,000 industrial development fund in the Texas prison system. The House also considers a 3 percent tax on all retail transactions for pensions. multiple taxes are proposed to fund elderly benefits.

Alian Shivers Port Arthur Shivers Commission of Three Sanderfo Ken M. Regan Pecos Gordon Burns Huntsville Industria Texas Privon W. K. Pope Gor Pus Christ Hose Peniston Bross J. Bryan Bradbury Abilene Reach & Taximum

New Boulder Dam Stamp Out Soon

A new postage stamp commemorating Boulder Dam’s completion will be available after September 6. Postmaster Dan Quill announced the purple 3 cent stamp features an airplane view of the dam and nearby area.

Boulder Dam Dan Quill

Social notes from a San Antonio week in review

Mrs Laura Wee Maverick plans Christmas in San Antonio while visiting daughter in Athens Greece. Mr and Mrs George C Vaughan tour Atlantic City as guests at the Chalfonte Haddon Hall. Mrs Asetis Torrey of 10% city is alarmed. Mrs FP Kasper hosts luncheon at OK South cafe honoring Mrs Sturm recently returned from Huntsville with Lieutenant Sturm on duty with the corps. Table features lavender statice and clematis centerpiece. Guests include L Davis B Kennedy J A Mabry George Wilde and Bess Uphamet Virginia Ltd. Pearl Layton of San Francisco was guest of Mrs J G Griner en route to New York for winter study.

George C.vaughan Atlantic City Chalfonte Hadden Hall Asetis Torrey City Kasper Charles Sturm Huntsvill Teutenant Sturm Pearl Layton San Pranchico J. G. Griner New York City Layton San Antonio

Kellogg Resigns From Geneva Court Post

Geneva September 23 reports Frank B Kellogg has resigned today as judge of the Permanent Court of International Justice. The move comes as Kellogg ends his duties with the Geneva court after serving in the high post and taps the Secretary of State for possible follow up.

Geneva Secretary of State Frank B. Kelloggs Permanent Court Titeenational Justice

Young Democrats and Women Plan Joint Luncheon

A luncheon of the Slums City Women's Democratic Club and the Young Democrats is set for Thursday at the St. Anthony Hotel ballroom. Associate Justice Richard Gritz of the Texas Supreme Court will speak on Law Enforcement, introduced by Chief Justice Edward W. Smith. Mrs. W. B. Edmund, longtime president of the women’s organization, will chair.

Women’s Democratic Club Young Democrats St. Anthony Justee Richard Gritz Texas Supreme Court John R. Shook Edward W. Simnith Fourth Court of Civil Appeals W. B. Edmund Ie Womet organiMcation

Cattle Truck Crash Injures Driver On Seguin Road

Clarence Smith aged 28 of Gonzales was cut and bruised when a cattle truck veered and overturned on the Seguin road while heading to San Antonio. He said a speeding car forced him off the pavement. Seventeen head of cattle were on board and 16 remained at large on the road early Monday.

Clarence Smith Gonzales Tin San Antonio New Seguin

Tent Meetings Held Nightly by Austin Pastor

Charles C. Robingon of Austin conducts nightly tent meetings at Lancaster Street and East Theo Avenue, hosted by the First Assembly of God. Pastor T. P. Anthony opens at 7:45 p.m. The sermons discuss current conditions and the expected Boon Coming of the Lord.

Austin Lancaster Street Theo First Assembly of God T. P. Anthony

Man alleged to have attacked over 100 women in city

Chicago police held ten suspects in a rash of assaults blamed on one maniacal attacker. police say the suspect beat and assaulted several West Side women this month and attempted further attacks in Irving Park and North Side homes.

Oricago Manlac Los Sane Asylums West Irving Park

NADINOLA Skin Cream Advertisement Claims Freckle Reduction

An old NADINOLA ad promises daytime and nightly use to remove freckles and blackheads. It claims visible transformation within days and offers a money back sentiment after nearly two generations of use, with a Paris address and price of 6c.

Paris Tena

Black-Draught Ad Claims Quick Constipation Relief

An advertising copy extols Black-Draught as refreshing relief for constipation. It urges taking the remedy at first signs of irregular elimination and claims low cost and quick stomach comfort.

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