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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1936

Page

8

David Watson stabbed and assaulted in Wet Commerce street clash

Dave Watson, 114, recovered from a head wound after a confrontation with J. C. Woods, 36, near Ste Noel Furniture on West Commerce Street. Watson, attacked while returning from a precinct workers meeting for state senate candidate J Franklin Spears, reported Woods demanded money and struck him, then fled. Police intervened, both men were arrested. Watson released on bond after booking for assault, Woods hospitalized for knife wounds and later charged.

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Priest Claims Vatican Pushes Coughlin Faction Rally

Royal Gak, Mich. Aug. 5. The Rev Charles E Gough has word from Rome to continue his activities He says I have definite word from the Vatican to go right ahead He will accept a $25 000 wager with Fred Jenckes of Providence over election channel results The radio ghost claims he will pay more votes than Landon in Rhode Island and will meet the wager by wiring Jenckes today or tomorrow to fix the challenge.

Royal Gak Mich Charles E. Gough Romz Vatican Fredrick Jenckes Providence R. I Wiliam Lemke Gnion Father Coughlin Jenekes Lemke Landon Rhode Island

Hebrew Community Center Contract Let

Gopriest to prepare a $30,000 Hebrew community center at Main avenue and Quincy street. Tet wo D. G. Janssen is contractor with Ben Adler as finance chair, construction underway. The center will adjoin Agudas Achim synagogue and replace the present institute, with a large auditorium, meeting rooms, and kitchen. Architects Schmidt, Neytach, and Lewin leads, with Max Rosenthal chairing the building committee.

Gopriest Main Avenue Quincy Street D. G. Janssen Ben Adler Agudas Achim Neneber Hebrew Mutilute School Agudas Athie Sunday School

Major General Parker announces June carrier discharge totals

Maj. Gen. Frank Parker of the Third Army and Fight Corps said in a Wednesday release that in June more than 1900 employees of the CCC were discharged to seek employment in trades and business. The statement notes approximately 1960 releases for the month, reflecting a shift in the nation's workforce.

CCG Cei Fuenth Frank Parker Third Army Fightt Corps

Reading Rooms Established in CCC Camps

Seventeen reading rooms were opened in Eighth Army Corps camps as part of civilian recreation, announced Wednesday by Major General Frank Parker commander of the Third Army. The effort aims to provide library and study spaces for servicemen stationed in the regional camps.

Sas Frank Parker Ate ‘Third Army Eres

Junior Birdmen outdoor model plane title won in Boston

Ane 5 U8 Frerk Kilewicz from Detroit won the 1934 United States outdoor model plane championship in Boston. Wallace Simmers of Chicago and Frank A. Barrett of Boston tied for second with 125 points. Detroit’s Jack Horsey placed first in aggregate flight, with Chicago second and Boston third, in a fierce contest amid windy weather and threats of storms.

Boston Frerk Kilewicz Southful Asplank Detrott Mich United States Sele Medebuilders Acubrica Sunior Birdmen Keslin Wallace Simmers Chicago Prank A. Barrett Detroit Jack Hrse Chiesgo Heston Yast

New Stadium Site Offered by City Board

The board on Wednesday prepared to offer a site at Steves Gardens on South Flores for a new stadium, shifting from Piedmont Avenue. The advisory committee had waited to submit a written offer, while a resolution proposing Steads Gardens location was passed, with 30 Reves for the stadium and remaining funds for a junior school. The plan faces delays and traffic concerns on South Flores Avenue, and both the advisory committee chair and a censerutini official are out of the city.

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Army Air Stations Inspected Across Eighth Corps Area

An inspection trip of twelve United States Air Corps airways stations in the Eighth corps area is announced. Major Purdley, former air control officer, will transfer responsibility to Lieutenant Hudson during the inspection tour led by air afftcer for Wir corps area and Treutrence aden corps.

Army Air Wir Corps Aden Air Corps Locke Ns Brcksfield Eighth Corps Anspettion Purdley Bightls Corps Air Corps Erly Hudson Frank Park- Vee

Stock Market Shifts as Industrial Shares Rally and Fall

New York traders kept cautious optimism amid broad industrial strength. Chrysler slipped about two points while Central Motors fell over one. Boeing and United Aircraft led declines among aircraft peers. Allied Chemical rose, and rail shares such as Santa Fe and Deere gained. Foreign exchanges were narrow, GM’s dividend delay cited as disappointment, and volume showed uneven action as investors priced slow auto output ahead of new models.

New York Ane Sircrafin Motors Balencs Elock Tintay Chrysler Central Motors Douglas Boeing United Aircraft UL & Pipe Fowndry Gabriel Cunada Dry Piddy Manufacturing Intermational Cemery Schenter Allied Chemical Enone Sante Fe Deheare Judeun A Steel Heche Nehesn Western Union Syabparrr Tespénga Winnipex Canon Wall Rome General Motors Oqtherr Pew Tonklan Alverest Wan Tal Lierce Dan Ondefault Mar KRE Leth Potenti Act Bank Fundy Wampar Sols Tntat

San Antonio Public Schools to be Repaired and Improved

The San Antonio public schools will be repaired, remodeled, and improved before the fall term. Board President RS Menefee announced September 14 1938 with a resolution authorizing the work. Projects vary, some under WPA, others under the building and grounds department. Tot Bowle School at North Colorado and Delgady will be razed and replaced by a temporary structure.

Sisteen San Antonio Public RS. Menefee WPA Meneee Tot Bowle North Colorado Delgady Streets Achool Board Architects

Mail Bag Theft Sentences Man to Two Years

William Charles Burk pleaded guilty to theft of a mail bag from the Missouri Pacific railway station at Taylor on February 29. He was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth penitentiary by Judge R. T. McMillan after a court reading from the Postal Inspection Service. Burk once owned a Nebraska hospital and used the name William Charles Thur for ten years due to domestic difficulties. He admitted going to the Taylor station with a companion believing the other had a bag and then pleaded guilty.

William Charles Burk Missouri-Pacific Taylor Leavenwartiy McMilan Lin James Jackson Servic Burk Nebraska William Charles Thur Burt McMilan McMillan

Obituary notices for Lovis Henmenn and others in San Antonio

Obituary notices list Lovis Henmenn 74 of 117 Cast fel street native of Qualia resident of San Antonio for 3% years. Services at residence Wednesday afternoon then at St Joseph Catholic Church with Rev Les Mahlmeister officiating. Survivors include widow Emma Nelmann two daughters Mrs Phil Black and Mrs Adeline Kissling and granddaughter Mrs Mery P Livingston. Other notices name multiple local residents with service dates and survivors in San Antonio and nearby towns.

Lovis Henmenn Castfél Street Qualia San Antonio Modern Woodmen of the World Bt. Joseph’s Catholic Church Les Mahlmeister Suryivara Emma Nelmann Phil Black Adeline Kissling Grandsox Mery P. Livingston St Essex Street Henticky Mamie Forester This City Helen Gertride Biueslin Bansar City Mauda Owens Randelett Helen, Ocewalt Coffeyville Ken Edward Joseph West Martin Street St. George Maronite Catholic Church Elias Negrin George Joseph Joseph Gilbert William Leyne West Commerce Street Porter Loring Mission George Lays Willis Layne Wayland Layne Fort Worth H. Taylor Montgomery Als

Theft of Watch Brings Four Years

A man from Dunstanfield, November 7, was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary for theft of a watch from McClanan’s pocket. In a separate case, he received two four-year terms for theft of six chickens from Fred Green. The terms run concurrently. A third indictment for chicken theft was dismissed.

T. P. MtcClanahan Dunstanfield Johnie Houston Ane Rto Jiniga Delos Finch Houston McClanahan Hense Fred Green Jim Street Gletrich

Livestock prices hold steady in San Antonio and Midwest markets

San Antonio and Western markets report steadier tones than earlier week with fair demand for cattle and calves. Prices quote beef cows and yearlings around mid four dollars, with feeders and fat cattle varying by weight. hogs show moderate gains and lambs mixed as buyers and packers adjust to supply.

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Townsendes Trailing In Kanga Washington Polls

Washington August 5 The Pendergast backed candidate holds a strong lead in Missouri while trailing contests across Kansas and Nebraska dominate political chatter. Barrett and Huxman show solid GOP and Dem positions as party candidates vie for governor and senate seats amid a broad national campaign.

Washington Missouri Vanksendite Kansas Midwest Tom J Willa Thutth State Farm Bate Jesse W. Barrett Uke Hirth Pendergast Pensionite Fratis Alf MO .Landon Jonathan M. Davis Walter A- Huxman Abtor Hey Huxman Will G West Senate Arthur Capper Omar Ketchum Virginia House of Representatives NEW Dealer Norman R. Hamilton Portsmouth Star Colgate Darden AJ Montague Deve E. Satterfield Jr Denvermts John D. Bt Mamilton J. J West Denver Roosevelt Hyde Park Dietrich Allinsis Landon Independens Kan

Community club notices from North Side church groups

Circles of the North Side Baptist church plan Bible study meetings at member homes on August 6 and 8. The Young People's League also schedules a meeting at Mike Annandenan's home in Brooklyn at 130 p.m. Invitations are extended to all members.

North Side Young People’s League

Grain Market Prices and Prices From San Antonio Market

Grain market notes from San Antonio report fluctuating prices for wheat oats corn and barley. Farmers received varied bids with No 2 and No 1 grades showing different ton rates and bids reflected in cents per bushel and per ton amid harvest activity and commodity demand.

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Dollar Market London Signals Quiet Opening

The foreign exchange market in London and New York shows a subdued start with small changes. The dollar value against major currencies is steady near yesterday's levels, while the franc and other European currencies show minor movements as traders await clearer cues from economic data.

Former U S Agent Calvin R Stass Pleads Guilty

Former federal agent Calvin R Stass, once a government witness, pleaded guilty to possession of 2000 gallons of still and mash and to related charges near Lavernis. Valentin, Vel, and Domingues also pleaded guilty with sentences ranging from seven to sixteen months.

U. S Calvin R. Stass Dudge R. J. Menaisa Sentance Lavernis Moss Mocg Valenin Valentin Pins

Guilty Plea in WPA Payroll Fraud Case

Roper A. Hallmark pleaded guilty before Judge B. J. Menilan in Federal District Court to padding WPA payrolls. Hallmark admitted defrauding WPA payrolls during March through June 1936 and taking government funds, with the judge noting the unsettled device.

Roper A. Halmark Laminers B. J. Menilan Lstee Hallmark Seuian

8th Corps Area CCC Sets Record for Fewest Injuries

The commander of the Third Army and the Eighth Corps area said the War Department informed him that May saw the area record the lowest injury rate among CCC enrollees. Only nine enrollees per 1000 were injured, with total enrollment at 21,000 plus.

Way Een Retit Parnes Limander Third Army Eighth Corps War Department CCC

Pair Given Term in Theft of $316

Gots and George Thomas were sentenced to two years each in the Hate penitentiary after pleading guilty to indictments charging theft over $50. The defendants faced theft of $318 from George Blevins on June 16 in the criminal district court, with no addresses listed.

Innest Gots George Thomas Fry District Court Enei Doce

Cotton Market Gauged by Weather and Prices

Market observers noted tentative gains and a mixed session as weekly weather data tempered sentiment. Prices moved narrowly with advances for nearby contracts while December dipped. futures for March rose, and public interest shifted as traders weighed weather, demand, and speculative activity.

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Money and Metals Foreign Exchange Flows Shaky Across Markets

New York and London report erratic currency trading and metal prices. Great Britain shows mixed demand with several currencies fluctuating, while bar silver remains steady near 404. London rates for gold and other metals move slowly amid unsettled exchange conditions.

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Rental and benefit payments totaled over 199 million state wide

Drought said the AAA indenture allocations for Dexar Gwen Amapayments show $341.74 in three years for rental and benefits. Cotton producers received $271,446.80 and corn hog payments were $4,553.25 while peanut growers were paid. Statewide total payments reached $199,414,106.45.

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Poultry and Produce Prices and Market Notes

New York provisions report shows steady market for eggs and poultry with varied codings on grades and packaging. Prices for butter and creamery goods move amid broad market conditions as wholesalers adjust to demand. notes include references to specific egg types, turkeys, ducks, and geese with price marks and quality designations amid a general trading tone.

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