Women Plan Fund Use For Centennial of Texas and San Antonio
San Antonio de Bexar Women’s Association meets to plan spending a $100,000 pledge from 14 committees for Centennial celebrations. Maury Maverick urges unity and asks for broad beautification projects including Alamo restoration, San Jose Mission work, and Indian quarters revival, while pressing to secure full federal funds for the city’s commemorations.
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Maverick
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Uvalde
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McCaldin
Kampmann
Solon
Wise spending urged on Alamo land deal at centennial
The San Antonio Centenial Commission urged careful use of the 286000 state funds for purchasing Alamo land. J Ku Beretta pledged to buy the entire block at the lowest price, with women to join the 11 member committee. Maverick pressed for record keeping and a practical, lasting plan benefiting San Antonio. Ike Kampmann proposed March 1 to May 1 as official centennial dates, unanimously adopted.
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Alamo
Alamio
J. Ku Beretta
Maverick
Tom Connally
Morris Sheppard
Anice
Gan Antonio
Otis Fansworth
Federal Centennial Commission
Altgelt
Morrison
Washington
San Antono
Pratt
Conehiign
Joearl Mix
Ike S. Kampmann
San Antonio
Roosevelt Defends Skeleton I A A Wha
President Roosevelt justified continuing the skeleton of WHA, noting it has surveyed impact of suspected code changes on industry. He said if the industry can operate without codes, government need not intervene, but if “chiseling fringe” persists, remedies depend on industry proposal. He claimed about 2707 employees on rolls, soon reduced to 2006, with 960 field workers surveying.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Roosevelt
Inra
Widespread Rains Hit Texas with Heavy Totals
-Statewide rainfall soaks Texas with San Antonio, Alice, and Three Rivers among heavy totals. Alice records 4.2 inches and Three Rivers 4.25 inches. Other readouts: Kerrville 2.4, Llano 1.4, San Angelo 1.4, Victoria 1.43, Austin 0.68, Corpus Christi 1.48, Uvalde 2.8 inches in the 24 hours to 2 am Wednesday.
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Alice
Three Rivers
San Ane Tonio
Austin
Carrizo Springs
Corpus
Pinch Bar Blow Fatal to Los Angeles Man
William Elia Harris, 38, of 2417 Main Avenue, died after a pinch bar struck him at 619 Booker Alley last week. He suffered a fractured skull. David Johnson, 63, of 610 Booker Alley, is held in county jail on suspicion of the slaying.
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Main Avenue
Booker
Harris
David Johnson
Booker Alley
Vonnecon
Newspaper excerpt on band issue election and spending plan
A fragment discusses a band issue election set for October 16 and a statement about resting on laurels while planning the spending of a substantial amount. The quote mentions one hundred thousand and planning funds, but surrounding context is unclear.
School head and patrons clash over senior high funding
Fr 5s Menefee, school board president, challenged South side residents to enjoin board funds for a $750,000 senior high. The School Patrons league voted to enjoin funds until April elections. A compromise proposal urged cutting costs to $400,000, with Menefee later agreeing to $300,000 if it avoids Forsaking plans. The Southside School was not recommended in the UT survey.
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South Side
Menezes
Roger Stokes
League
Menefes
Faylor
M. L. Roark
Taylor
PWA
NYA Age Limit Bar to Bexar Students
Bexar county students face NYA aid eligibility limits say Superintendent R W May. He notes funds available for part time work could help students stay in school, but current rules require ages 18 to 28 and relief for families. Applications must go through high school principals.
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Bexar County
Dalfortas Youth Administration
R. W. May
NYA
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Roegeleins Seek City Permit for Packing Plant
William and August Roegelein request city approval to erect and operate a packing plant within the city limits. The petition was presented to the city commission Wednesday, with Acting Mayor Phil Wright saying it would be studied. Plans show the plant bounded by Saltillo and Boyth Bryan elevations and the Missouri Pacific and Southern Pacific railways rights of way. A grocery, arg, qundeies, and care combined for sale at $228.
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August Roegelein
Phil Wright
Saltillo
Boyth Brayon Elevers
Ilssourt
U S Steel Advertising Push Sparks Industry Awakening
U S Steel and other industrial concerns are set to boost advertising as a sign of recovering business. The piece notes lagging returns on Lucent’s shares and highlights a shift toward proactive marketing, with executives split on political fallout but united in urging vigorous effort to expand employment and enterprise.
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B.C. Forbes
United States
Ates) Corporation
Luc Sigel Corporation
Nota
Creager Forecasts Solid South Split In 1936 Race
Washington reports Rep. Creager of Brownsville predicting a constitutional Democrat coalition could carry Texas Virginia Florida and possibly North Carolina for the Republicans. He notes Senator Barsh of Idaho could win a Texas vote if nominated.
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Washington, D. C
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Ogni Halen
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Brownswile
Solid South
Simlinr
North Carolins
Virginia
Movida
Texas
Virgina
Florida
North Carolina
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Idaho
Duchess-to-be Dorothy Meyer feted in a crystal shower
Miss Dorothy Meyer, engaged to Meredith, was honored Saturday at Mrs. W. J. Sehlosser’s West Park Avenue home with a crystal bowl centerpiece, pink roses, and guests including Eurica Williams, Helen Hoffman. A Sunday breakfast for Miss McGee and more celebrations followed at various San Antonio social events across the period, with teas, luncheons, and a schedule of visits and engagements announced by multiple families and clubs.
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Sea End
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Fifth District
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Robert Lee Bobbitt
Marjorie McGown
Ida Shiner
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Justice's Father Dies in New York
New York September 28 Daniel McGeehan father of Supreme Court Justice John B. McGeehan dies at his Brooklyn home after a long illness. The family announced the death and plan funeral arrangements in the coming days.
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