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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1940

Page

2

National Hairdressers Convention Opens at Gunter Hotel

More than 7000 delegates from every state and Puerto Rico attend a three day session at the Gunter hotel as the National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists association begins. The program features talks and demonstrations by expert manicurists shop managers and permanent waving operators with eight leading hair cutters giving demonstrations.

National Hairdressers Cos- Metologists’ Association Puerto Rico Gunter Hotel

Hairdressing Convention Showcases Techniques and Contests

Monday sessions featured Las Schmitt and fellow stylists from Detroit Chicago and Kansas City with demonstrations on facial technique manicure pedicure shaping and shading of veils and permanent waving. The afternoon covered marcel methods led by Emie Wilkens and colleagues with shop management talks and a Challenge Shield contest planned for Monday night with about 20 contestants.

Las Schmitt Detroit Mayme Madden Towa State National Hairdressers Cosmetalugms Association Atpecies Nall Margaret Condos Chicago Charles Beck New York Goufare Guild Davenport Towa Gartman Schmitt Ludecke Berra Lillian Kace

Rebel Frenchman Ordered to Court

VICI France September reports say Vice Admiral Emile Museliex commander of the French naval forces Fighting with Britain has been ordered to appear within 10 days before the second maritime tribunal to answer charges of attacking state security and provoking desertion.

Vici France Emile Museliex Britain Second Maritime Tribunal Toulon

Stockmen Seek Direct Fort Worth Route for Livestock

Southwest Texas county delegations urged the Texas highway department to link Brady Junction Rio area roads into a direct route to the Fort Worth livestock market. Spokesmen argued the line would create a second outlet, boosting producer profits by increasing competition with San Antonio and Fort Worth. They also cited military defense needs in Southwest Texas and expressed willingness to participate in right of way negotiations near Menard and Rock Springs.

Austin Texas Highway Department Fort Worth Brady-Junction-De Rio San Antonio Navchal Waites Brady Menard and Banat Yin Dnnedon Rock Springs McCuller Menard

Hairdressers Plan New National Membership Scheme

A four hour Monday meeting of the National Hairdressers and Coiffureologists association in San Antonio at the Gunter Hotel adopted a new national membership plan. Emile Wilkens led discussions and outlined four Alvistons with categories for general members owners and managers fellow members and honorary lifeline members as part of an educational program to raise standards.

Naional Hairdressers and Costerologists Association San Antonio Gunter Hotel Emile Wilkens Coliture Guild of New York Dour Alvistons Felow Lifeline Wilkens

Canada to Train Airmen at Tome Canada to Train Airmen at Tome

Canadian minister of WinsLons and supply said Canada is interested in proposals to train Dominion pilots in the United States during the winter. Several Southern communities offered facilities for this purpose. Reports in US papers said the Southwest study is being considered.

Washington Sept Howe WinsLons and Supply Canady United States South Southwest

Man Drugged and Robbed in L A Bar

Police investigate second West side drugging case in two days. J. J. Criplett of 446 Gladetane St reports being drugged in a South Santa Ros bar, likely via wine. he woke to find $7 stolen. Earlier, a Kelly Field cadet was found unconscious on Monterey St, another drugging victim.

Mondey West Side J. J. Criplett Gladetane Street Patlee South Santa Ros Wie Nue Kelly Field Monterey Street

Attacks on American Industry at Hairdressers Meet

D C frocier of Beaumont, president of Jefferson Drug, told the annual National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association convention that hostile acts against U S industry threaten preparedness efforts. He said industry backs government cooperation and opposes profiteering during the national emergency. A tableau themed Texas under six mags opened the San Antonio session with six country representations. Clyde Harding welcomed attendees. Emile Wilkens of New York presided.

D. C. Frocier Beaumont Jefferson Drug Company National Association of Manufacturers Procter Gunter Hotel Proter Texas San Antonio Mother Watkins Prance Tuth Wall Mexico Tyna Souder Republic of Texas Pegey Alston United States Dorry Blake Spain Emile Wilkens Vot New York

Burglary Report Of Cash And Shoes Theft

Police report a burglary at Rogers Drive Inn involving loss of three pairs of shoes from the dressing rack and cash from a register. The incident, linked to 1453 North Flores and 223 Hammond Street addresses, notes a Sunday theft with unclear details.

Leg Adams North Flores Cash Register O. P. Kidde Hammond Street Rogers Drive Inn West Curopinia

Bombs Kill Four Civilians in Amsterdam Harbor District

Four civilians died and three were injured when four bombs exploded near dwellings in Amsterdam by the harbor authorities announced. A wartime incident reported by AMorenvam via sernns on September 30.

Amorenvam Sermns Amsterdam Anay

Beauty show teases 1941 trends at Gunter Hotel exposition

At the Gunter Hotel National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association exposition visitors sample new beauty shop ideas for 1941. Demonstrations include foot rejuvenation machines, facial massagers, bunion work, and a facialator chin patting device. Also shown are modern vanity cabinets and a diet pill concept called Derbetain’s vitamins.

Molly Hetlman Gunter Hatel William M. Berg New York Royal Reducevae Company

Profits Tax Up In Congress This Week

Washington reports Congress moves toward a $1 billion excess profits tax with a 24 percent corporate income tax and a 25 to 50 percent excess profits levy. Proposals aim to speed defense programs and add a government insurance system for draftees, guardsmen, and naval staff. Revenue is projected well over $1 billion annually after 1940.

Washington Congress Senate-House Committee Defense Poriam Confercure Committee Harrison Miss Mo House Senate Interatt In Station Golin F. Stam Joint Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation

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