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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1935
Page
11
AUSTIN August 26—Renesp S. Thompson, chairman of the Texas Sand commission, praised Congress ratification of the oil states compact. He called it a great victory for Texas and oil producing states, predicting prosperity for 122 Texas counties and nationwide benefits from combined counsel and efforts.
Washington Aug 26. President Roosevelt was described by a group of eastern congressmen who visited him today as distressed about the spread in food prices between the farmer and the consumer.
Major General Dohnson Hapood, commander of the Eighth Corps Area, returned to Fort Sam Houston Monday after an inspection trip to Colorado and Wyoming. He visited several CO C ramps and forest projects.
Midland plans a large cattle sale during the October 1923 fair celebrating Midland’s anniversary and a West Texas fair. About 40 carloads, roughly 2500 head, will be exhibited and sold to create a major feeder cattle market. Cattlemen aim to organize northward sales with direct buyer contact.
County juvenile officer Blevins resigned February 1 1993 to become division manager of a New Haven firm. G C Heneket named new county juvenile officer with $410 monthly pay. assistants Woodforel Thornton and others assigned. Blevins and spouse named division managers for Spencer Company with territory Texas and New Mexico. Five people injured when a mole plow struck a cow near Dallas.
In Biddeford Maine police probed the slaying of 17 year old Florence Grenier as Alfred Cloutier, 25, a Canadian laborer, was charged and arraigned. He pleaded innocence as investigators questioned witnesses about his movements the day she vanished. The body was found battered on a wood road near Goodwinville, five miles from her home. Cloutier claimed he was not the killer.
The Texas Junior Chamber president Thea P. Weiss said speaker will address the Tyler luncheon of the Texas Junior Chamber in San Antonio. Weiss, who returned Monday from Galveston after attending a Galveston Junior Chamber meeting Friday, spoke of the upcoming event.
A city announced it will borrow three Army trucks for an indefinite time. The move aims to save municipal costs while awaiting a more permanent solution.
Esadore Cohen, a 51 year old attorney, recounts his return to sight after two and a half years of treatment by Dr William Feintloon. He describes the first glimpse of his wife and children, the shock of light, and a renewed resolve to tell other the sightless to keep their courage. He reflects on learning Braille, becoming a pianist, and pursuing law while feeling generations behind in understanding the world.
Mayor K Quin announced Monday that the machine would actively back three amendments to the city charter in the September 1 election. He said reports the administration would oppose the amendments reducing salaries for the mayor and commissioners were untrue.
A contingent of Ford Motor Company workers arrives in the city for a special hearing related to labor issues. The event focuses on company operations and employee concerns as local observers and officials prepare to address the topic.
In Rodeo era notes from New York and Texas, key figures echo the 1920 suffrage triumph. Mrs Cirle Cath and Terence Preece reflect on the enduring impact of women gaining the vote while Texas horse values rise with polo interest. Prices for mares and saddle horses vary from 75 to 160 dollars as Canadian shipments head to Winters.
G J Derby division superintendent of the Santa Fe railroad at Newton Kansas died of a heart attack six hours after his marriage to Mrs Grace Coppage of Kansas City Missouri in a Denver ceremony. He was 60 and she 41. The couple wed last night at Denver's fashionable date. Derby’s death ends a brief romance following a six hour courtship in Lavery. The late groom’s position and age are noted along with the wedding’s sudden end.
The article notes a medical case in Austin where seven persons await the birth outcome of babies following a dog incident. Dr W J Hols, chief of a local institute, comments on the situation as investigators describe the scene and possible health implications.
A county official from MiGarcity, investigated by the WyoT department, faces an embezzlement charge of 182.50 dollars. The trial was postponed to Monday due to Justice Ramsour’s absence. The case involves county funds and an assistant county official.
Mexican financier Jose Veos Limanton died at his Paris residence on August 2 to 14. He is survived by his son Guillermo Linvatiteur and daughter Senora Miguel dé Visrbe. The report lists his AE affiliation and notes his influence in financial circles.
Fragmented OCR text mentions mothers and children with scattered names and places including San Antonio. The readable items reference care and relief actions but lack a coherent event or clear entities to confirm a specific incident or story.
In New Orleans on August 8 a boy was killed and three youths fired at each other with a 22 caliber rifle while hiding among trees near the Sooine Tndige wautave. Lambert died, his head pierced. The dead boy’s companions were Preston Arthurs, 16, and Steve Culotta, 18.
An analysis reports Prime Minister Laval guiding France toward peace while preparing for possible consequences of a broader conflict. Advisers discuss avoiding the term war and steering the League of Nations away from alarmist rhetoric as Mussolini’s actions loom.
Texas state board rules tenants who have harvested crops or are growing and farming in the rice belt are not eligible for state relief. The decision narrows assistance to tenant farmers already bearing or near harvest, affecting those in the rice belt seeking aid. The ruling clarified who qualifies under the relief program as farmers in the impacted districts.
Washington August 26 Roosevelt to sign utility bill setting rules for wire and power companies at 2 p.m. Officials expect action on regulations impacting energy firms and consumer rates.
President Roosevelt fixed September 12 as the deadline to file applications for money from the 4.8 billion relief fund and ordered federal state and municipal agencies ready to act by October 22. November would mark a shift to push the work program into high gear as some workers are retired from the rolls. An advisory committee on allotments would meet September 11. A separate note from Abernathy reports a cucumber reaching 40 inches long and 362 inches in diameter.
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