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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1931

Page

15

Aaskob Urges Policy Shift on Prohibition and Platform

AASKOB AGAIN URGES ORY WASRINGTON D C April Pi Aneibes enegestion Demme teaty avoid atraddiing adopt 192 plat tura contracer sind sulsjnets including prohibition lertore raat parte Leluy home rule plan and a 194 question. He argues for a clear platform with prohibition as a core issue and calls for leadership, tariff dealing, farm relief, old age and unemployment insurance, a five day work week, and altered Sherman law to ease mergers, while contrasting party positions with the Republicans.

Wasrington D.C Pi—Aneibes Demme Teaty Hp Asker Cenventina Cartinohe i Mita Democratic Party Courarems Republican Party KMN Moskob Liberal Artit Nic Portland Develo Serate Houses of Representatives

New Kingsville Trustees Chosen

HINGLYVILLE Texas April 6 Croskshire Edrington Herrel and Plummer were elected Saturday from eight candidates for the Wil Mile board of trustees. Fadepoodint sawed distr idkington is. zeaesq audivar for the Museum Pacifig lines, and the Giber successful candidyyes are mer chantis. Mrs Q A Smithe preri borne, and the waly woman sn the Tape Bar deRtaled hen nerpom anaes gin. Other on Budersba witdates were Ciarls auik and C YT Mteed.

Hinglyville Texas TM. Croskshire L. M. Edrington B. M. Herrel Yhermon Plummer Wil Mile Budersba Ciarls Auik C. YT

Order Bids for Bird Cage Work

City clerk authorized March 10 to advertise bids for a bid opening on April 1 for railing work at Mortrity Bridge. Submissions from several firms were reviewed, with one company accepted for the project.

Kethler Fe Revenufo Mortrity

Motion to Adjourn Legislature Made

Fragmentary report notes a motion to adjourn the legislature appears with names such as ASTIN and Sen Antonin. mentions dates around April and May and actions delaying further proceedings. The unreadable text hints at parliamentary steps and upcoming days for further action.

Astin Antonin Arles

Junction Host to Press Association Spring Convention

The Spring Convention of the Heart of Texas Press Association will be held in Junction on April 18. Officials Tron Moleman Tarrinett and Harri Schwenker announced the event with a preconvention dinner on Friday night April 17. The program features outdoor recreation and sports activities at the pavilion of the Rint courts.

Rockne Mass to Honor Plane Crash Victim Knute Rockne

Memorial services planned for Knute Rockne, famed football innovator, who died in a plane crash. Mass at St Marys Church at 8 15 am followed by high mass. Leaders from Notre Dame and military posts expected. Archbishop Brossner unable to attend due to illness.

Knute Rockne Nalinnal Sport Ligure Naker Football Histors St. Marys Catholic Church Nolra Fame Club Southwest Lewnard Mark Alg Dussenu Mie MeNamark U. Edward's Univ McNam Notre Dame Sterline Weert Point Arthur J. Brossneets Confernion Lowe Rom

Grain Market News From Chicago and Texas Movements

Grain market notes show mixed signals with wheat bids easing and corn futures volatile. Reports mention domestic trading, price levels like 60 downward, and peanut and flour prices. details include Antonio Grady and Parulis flour, with totals around 2.55 for shipments and 12 per hundredweight for peanut butter.

Unclear Cotton Market News From New Orleans and Liverpool

The report outlines erratic cotton trade activity with limited gains and losses across markets in New Orleans and Liverpool. It notes fluctuations in futures, signals cautious sentiment after the war, and mentions export demand and moisture concerns affecting North American prices.

Texas Woman Publishes Novel About Frontier Texas Life

Api C U Evelio Mereo, daughter of former Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Harry Mile Jor, authors a rotundaire tale titled The Life and Ventures of Amy Lightfoot. Set against Texas frontier growth from 1840s railroads to a booming Southwestern city, the work follows Arar Lightfoot, daughter of Phil Lightleet, as she navigates love, society, and self-definition through Dixon era conflicts and progress.

Dallas API C—U Evelio Mereo Lieutens Ant Harry Mile Jor Hallas Lesus Alfred M. King, Inc New York Hiltion Rome Amy Lightfoot Frontier Beauty Tolk Lork Arar Lighlunt Gillon Vis Phil Lightleet Virginia Vexey Molly O'Shaughnesty Volk Bus Polka

Poultry Produce Prices In Fort Worth Market Report

Fort Worth notes April market activity with upended potato prices and limited trading. Reports cover Texas shipments and regional prices, including Colorado shipments and New York egg and butter markets, with varied futures and packing details.

Fort WoaTit Rurarues Fort Worth Texas Tracy Fort Worth Adkni Tn Cartute Warih Colorado Packeo Suzeilea Jaten ‘Teras Tikes Tau

Petrified Forest Found in Texas by Fossil Expert

STEVENVILLE April 1 9 A large petrified forest has been found in the mountains near Thud er by fossil collector Wolfe. He describes petrified trees some over ten feet tall lying parallel to the ground, resembling the petrified weal of Ariana forests. Dr G I Wielanel and Yale scientists are studying specimens and exploring the new find.

Petrified Forest Texas Stevienville Thuder Rata Wolfe Reid Ariana G. i. Wielanel Yale Forsil Rechs

Sherman Plans 10 Year City Improvement Effort

A Sherman planning effort outlines a ten year improvement program for the city. The committee of commerce and city officials prepare a presentation for a local meeting. The plan aims to map future infrastructure and services in the area.

Sherman

District .E Meeting at Bonham Tontam Ends

A Bonham convention set for April 10 draws district leaders, with planners detailing agenda items and candidate participation. Local officials and attendees prepare for a districtwide gathering, outlining anticipated discussions and logistical arrangements.

Ancient plant fossils found near Stephenville inTexas

Dr. G J Wieland of Yale University reports discovery of fossilized Lycophytan sprens near Stephenville. The find, described as a potential missing link between ferns and higher plants, was made by Ross St Wolfe in Comanche and Erath counties. Yale botanists will study the site further in Texas.

Weana Stephenville G. J. Wielant Yale University Vetus Wieland Wolfe Texas Colorado South Dakota San Juan New Mexico Arizona Yale

Livestock Market Bulletin For San Antonio Area

Market data shows cattle and calf prices with bids from packers and traders. Slaughter cattle and calves steady with strong demand for prime beef and lean selections, price ranges listed across multiple categories and regions.

Mystery Cloaks Pigs' Disappearance in Rural Farmyard

Sheriff reports several pigs missing from a farm near Elmhurst. Investigators believe the animals were hauled away by unknown suspects in a truck or bruck. Only eight newborn piglets remain, prompting a search and inquiry into possible hoarding or theft.

TNA Igan Ukresening Borm Perec Nates Sherif

Galveston Party to Choose Ticket

The Independent party in Galveston announced its leadership and upcoming convention on April 8 led by Frank S. Andresan chairing the organizing committee. Committee members include a cadre of officers and officials to be elected, with preparations underway.

Galveston

Optimists Plan Club in Mexico

April 6 report from El Paso states a group calling itself Gutimieta seeks to establish a new society in Mexico within the next two years, amid rising tensions between the United States and Mexico. The claim is attributed to Toff Harner, a Venaten official connected to the Hichtenath Aiefeiet network in Cocomieia.

Optimists Plan Club Mexico Ele Paso Gutimieta International Tnt Gandwill United States Mesien Toff Harner Venaten Foserine Hichtenath Cocomieia Vne Serunljonal

Lions Clubs Plan Governor Election

Fragmented OCR reads that Lions Clubs plan a governor election in Port Arthur on April 2. The notice references candidates and states the event will occur in the state, with unclear names and details due to garbled text.

Lions Clubs Plan Lameniwin Veas- Angi Trane Shelp Rheirie Port Arthur

Methodist Institutes to Aid Church Officials

Methodists plan efficiency Institutes across church territory to counter the lay movement. More than 1000 delegates will attend, led by George L. Morelock with Mr. Mavelock conducting sessions in Texas and Oklahoma counties on April 7 through April 9.

Methodists Mavelock J. E. Grawfont Mu: Tock Ingarth Dale

Market Report Shows Bean Prices Dip Amid Broad Declines

Commission firms on Monday reported a drop in Erera beans with quotation at 473 per bushel. Squash fell to 5.70 per bushel, crate yams rose, lettuce per crate up to 32. Prices for flowers and dairy steadied as harvests show ample supply and traders eye end of season trading.

Foil Commission von Quotalion

Gramera Market Prices for Fruits and Vegetables

A dense listing of produce prices from Gramera market items including beans, citrus, apples, grapes, melons, peppers, potatoes, and more. Numerous entries show unit prices per bushel, crate, pound, or dozen for items such as grapefruit, apples, cantaloupe, cherries, onions, lettuce, celery, strawberries, peaches, and turnips with varied cents and dollar amounts.

Gubbege Garrow Bex Staniard Givens Gree Aozen Barsley Fhawdersley Derielong Rome Bruchowe Asparagie É Wa Avacedua Ingilen Sean Gmail Basket Mmuskard Creenm Patateer California Stainé Bruner Cence Hadishen Cancer Ininach Baliasa Texas Walnuie

Poultry and Eggs Prices and Products Muddle

A garbled market note lists diverse poultry and egg price terms including Mana, Frsrea, Tutsess, crate, and various fertilizers or products with unclear units. The readable fragments hint at price points 18, 28, 30 cents and 39 per crate, but the text remains fragmented and lacks coherent context.

Mana Rageiers A. Agiene Rese

Obelisk at Grave of J. W. Henderson

The article describes an obelisk erected in memory of J. W. Henderson at his grave. It notes a dedication line mentioning F. W. Henderson and refers to a large monument funded by his son Frank Henderson as stated in the will. The piece highlights the pioneer legacy and the monument as a significant memorial in the United States.

Holeton Anril F. W. Henderson

Public Utility Regulation Debate Prompts Commission Power Debate

April report outlines a proposed Petouh bill favoring Governor Sterling's plan for public utility regulation. It would keep original rate setting in city hands without appeal to a state commission while allowing commission hearings to proceed to a distant district court.

Austin Aipority Report Mpbi Sterling Commission Distelat Cour Auilicin One I

Houston May Ban On Florida Citrus Quarantine Bid

A Texas official reports a proposed Houston ban on Florida citrus fruit amid a quarantine aimed at Florida citrus shipments. The move, defended at a recent Austin hearing, seeks to protect the Florida citrus industry and regional markets from imported fruit under the ban.

Houston Florida

Junior Pilot's Flight Delayed in Texas

In Barlinghn Texas on April 1 a junior pilot faces delays as scheduling issues push back the take off of the aircraft Mire Lower Rin Granite Valle to March projected events. Wal lace Hurley will pilot the craft while design work for the ship proceeds.

Barlinghn Texas Valle Tex Anzelog New York Wallace Hurley Anzeles Ito

Carlsbad Highway Extension Sought

An application was filed to extend Highway 62 from Mayarille to Nisgeca Palla, linking Carlsbad with Mexico. Frankine of Lubbock, president of the Carhad Highway Associations, announced the proposal at the American State Highway Conference in Washington.

Lbbock Texan Carlsbadt Caverna CD Mayarille Nisgeca Palla N.Y Wanhington D.C Je. Frankine Tubbock Carehad Highway Axaociatings UIC Xeanindy Tankinswall Iburh Cannia Mexico

Smudging With Natural Gas Held Success in Texas

El Paso reports a gas smudging test as successful during a cold snap. Temperatures fell across the Rio Grande valley while orchards were reportedly heated by controlled ignition. Officials from the gas company say the technique worked as planned despite foggy reports.

Texas EL Paso Snnisino Patiral Leen Tel Paso de J. Bailit Rio Grande Valles South G. Brant AL Loa Prost Kulcus Wille

Stockton City Vote Promises New Names on Ballot

April 6 Tesas reports strong interest in the Port Stockton municipal election set for April 7. Two new candidates seek a place on the city ticket amid a contested race for widower and a feud among ward leaders. Incumbents Mayor Wo Hose and Councilmen Hake Menslel and Re Bs Tata have served for years and are seeking reelection.

Fort Stockton Tesas Port Stockton Nwider Wen Widteeina Bennet Bennett Teed Sinve Aid S.C. Daughss Lirten Lingo Lumber

Cink Women Solve Reading Problem in Colorad o

The item notes local efforts to provide reading material for book lovers in the town and county. It mentions Mitchell libraries offering fiction volumes and references to membership fees and available works, highlighting a community effort to sustain a lending collection.

Colorado Tex Mitchell Tirlion

Raucher to. Blast for Gold Deposit in County

In this fragment from a Marathan area page, a confrontation over a gold and salt venture is hinted. Mentions Raucher, Stroman, and local figures near Tormen county and Lyons, with references to a mining effort and regional prospects. The text is garbled but points to an exploration or blast related event in the area.

Raucher Wexae Apeil

New Trial Granted for Kirkland in Gary Murder Case

In Valparaiso April 5 a judge granted a new trial for Virgil Kirkland a 20 year old Gary mill worker convicted of the murder of Arlene Draves a Gary schoolgirl last November 29. The court voided evidence in the first trial and ordered a retrial citing juror issues and sympathy for the family.

Valparaiso Virgil Kirkbind Gary Arlene Draves Genntei Grant Crain Packer I Steel Chicago Rirklaut Tiale i Jie Wits Pot Penling Ion Mquar Paris

Woman Judge to Hear Dallas Cases in April

G2) Genevieve Te Ching of Cleveland Ohio the only woman judge in the federal customs service will arrive in Vallad April 10 to hear appeals and cases against imports in Dallas. Cortes E Mobinson in charge of the Dallas work and Judge Chine anticipate one of the largest cases in the history of the local customs office with about 30 pages of hearings held here twice annually.

Dalvar Sunge Genevieve Te Ching Cleveland Ohio Customs Service Vallad Lear Lon Cortes E. Mobinson Chine

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