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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1929
Page
9
Prices on the Pradum Row fell to 22 cents a pound for turkeys with other produce sliding. Peppers and greens showed gains or stability while lettuce rose to 75 cents and tomatoes to 1.50 a bushel. Eggs and poultry held steady and commission market vegetables reported no new arrivals or changes.
A fragmented sale sheet lists fruit and produce with prices and bundles. Items include oranges, grapefruits, peaches, apples, pears, tomatoes, melons, beans, corn, and various root vegetables with per basket, per bushel, or per pound pricing. Several brand and place names appear alongside quantities, reflecting a broad market catalog.
Markets show mixed activity with no clear price changes. cattle and sheep values listed, hogs and calves noted with modest ranges. Grain prices appear mixed as wheat and corn quotes appear in incomplete notes from Saturday morning trading.
Miss Ruth Ellis leads a Westmoorland College production as a senior. Fort Sam Houston hosts Col and Mrs Connolly and Major Tuterta for Christmas duties. Numerous gatherings feature dances, dinners, and recitals at the San Antonio Country Club Ursuline academy and St. Mark's auditorium, with many local families and clubs hosting the season’s festive events.
The Southwest Texas Wolf Hunters Association held its annual meet near Cotulla. Entries were high but some wolves not brought in. Ginger and Snyder led in the first hunting score with other top entrants named from Ryans Brothers and Knaggs families. Officers included T Meansberger and W O Murray.
Fragmentary stock report from San Antonio mentioning prices, bids, and local businesses. Includes scattered names and dates with unclear figures, referencing shops and merchants in the Texas city. Data appears partial with several misspellings and illegible sections.
Federal prohibition officers arrested 66,190 persons during the fiscal year ended June 30 and assisted in the arrest of 14,130 more. New York led with the most arrests by state officers, followed by Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire. The Prohibition Commissioner's figures show state totals and indicate the scale of enforcement nationwide.
San Pedro Calif Dec 7 After 43 years in hiding Artur B Crouch former Bert Worth Texas grain dealer was captured in New Zealand and extradited to Texas to face forgery charges. He arrived aboard the steamship Gilx of Honor with Sheriff Wigham of Galveston County and was taken into custody after a lengthy pursuit. Crouch had been living in Helenville New Zealand where he held government land agent posts and served on a school board and church role. His wife and five children reportedly accompanied him as legal extradition moves proceeded.
In CHINGAMUA Mexico two widows of Francisco Villa appeal to the district court over succession. Mrs Austrobert, Villa’s alleged sole legitimate widow, sues Mrs Tars Goeralite Villa claiming title to the estate. Villa’s possession rests on having married the last wife. The contested property includes a hotel in Barrat and a valuable legacy with government ties.
The Rev Ulrich Krentzen of Cahimet Michigan arrived in Hankow after weeks as a prisoner of bandits. He was released after the gang demanded a ransom rising from 8400 to 14000 on pain and torture. The captors are said to be members of a powerful Communist organization.
A boy, once doubtful, now believes a strange stunt involving a frosted rail. He reportedly stuck his tongue to the cold metal and resisted until people helped free him. The event underscores the dangers of touching icy surfaces.
The Wall Street Spectator reports market outlook before today’s opening, noting cautious optimism as the NYSE resumes after a gap. It highlights Merlon interests quietly building Brookyn Union positions, anticipated mergers around Consolidated Gas, and interest in American Hyperpower amid a utilities rotation. Also covers dividends and stock activity in General Electric, Westinghouse, and other large names, with cotton and textile updates and price movements across several sectors.
A fragmented church directory lists multiple congregations with names, addresses, and service times. It notes Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian, and other denominations in Los Angeles and nearby areas, mentioning pastors, Sunday schools, catechism classes, and regular midweek services.
A broad parish listing shows Methodist and Evangelical churches outlining morning and evening services, Sunday schools, and missionary activities. References include sermons by multiple pastors, league meetings, prayer and Bible study sessions, and planned social events across several streets and neighborhoods.
A fragmented church bulletin lists a 10:50 a m service with preaching and prayer meeting at 2:30 p m. Names include John W Smith and Hareiman stars. Miscellaneous notes mention offerings and earnest workers, with unclear references to Bible study and revival efforts.
Wednesday through Sunday features include Saturday night at Fest hall with Eluctman’s Security orchestra and Midway Orioles on Saturday. Prize dances and masquerade events advertised at various venues such as Braun’s Wall and Labor Temple, with multiple bands and locations listed in a dense, fragmentary program.
Episcopal St Math's holds 8:30 a.m. Holy Communion and a 9:30 a.m. service with recitals and sermons. The church announces morning prayers, catechism, and a Sunday school session. Reels include Holy Communion, prayer services, and celebratory hymns with rector and choir leadership.
Robert Tuckson Tronings, a veteran cattleman and longtime industry figure, died at his home on Richmond Avenue in San Antonio after more than two years of illness. He was 72 and had remained active in business partnerships throughout his life.
De George FE and Vincent, presidents of the Rocketeer Feuminum, told a conference that living in the city fosters health more than the country. They argued city life boosts productive health outcomes for residents.
A garbled, OCR like text lists numerous Texas residents and locations such as Amarillo Olney and Leander as patients allegedly treated for a range of digestive and systemic ailments. It hints at disputed medical practices and notes that treatment must be supervised by husbands, with an address in California.
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