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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1936

Page

3

Rebels Clear Path as Siege of Madrid Intensifies

Fascist artillery blasted through Madrid suburbs as insurgent batteries pounded bomb weakened blocks in Arguelles, with fears of a northeast push after 22 tri motor bombers struck near Guadalajara. Madrid’s defense line braces for a full assault toward Villaverde as daily raids kill and wound residents.

Madrid Snclalish Argueiles Guadalajara Madeid Istest Paseo de la Culana Avila Gag Pardo Square

Helium Treatment Studied for Respiratory Ailments

In Austin a helium program linked to U S efforts explores the gas as an experimental aid for respiratory diseases. Production shifts after the Mackin destruction limit supply. Amarlo government plant operates only parts of the year while the Navy Army and hospitals report 25000 cure feet of helium blended with oxygen for heating the condition.

Austin Dec T.upiaa Opard Hell U. S

Pension Law Denounced in Texas as Pauper Measure

In Austin petitions challenge a new state pension law described by the Pension Director Orville Gas Teller as a pauper designation. He argues the law imposes formalities that force applicants to declare themselves paupers, prompting investigations to proceed quietly and with dignity.

Austin Wec. Tae Texas Pansiunt Orville Elf Elurort

Texas First With Benefits From AAA EPO and Payments

Texas received about 11 percent of all AAA relay and benefit payments since inception, with Texans totaling 141,926,878 from May 12, 1933, to October 1, 1936. Iowa ranked second with 114,163,215, and Texas cotton alone accounted for 114,520,724.

Epo Dec Texas Towa

Texas high schools in interscholastic one act contest

Austin reports 220 high schools entered the Interscholastic league one act play contest. Deadline for entries is February. The 1836-39 season marks the first with role limiting entries for comedies or farces.

Austin Texas

Social calendar notes and society gatherings in San Antonio

The clipping details numerous charity luncheons and teas hosted by Mrs. Remington and Miss Derry, with guests including Misses Newton Calvert and Schramer. It notes upcoming visits, formal invitations, and social events at hotels and private homes, plus plans for dances and a church silver tea at the Crystal Room of the Aurore Hotel.

Tyestey Carver Remington Frank M. Golde Ta Newton Fthel Newton Catherine Calvert Josephine Schramer Neil Schremer Deviitantes Glana Pancoass Mary Austitt Derry Gualev Milas Ethel Iva Newton Toby Honoree Mises Josephine Whisen Dime Shewts Ann Haney Angpila Me~ Nest Martha Flabeth Myore Josephne Lehretner Fis Jack Meusebach Bastrop Wille Burk Moore San Antonios Country Clit Martha Elizabeth Moa Frank Met- Vhipsen Dorothy Matthiessen Dane Lewig Getutantes Josey C. Houston Usyal Christias Floresville Guild of Christ Episcopal Ciwreh Aurore Hotel Aliss Elizabeth Faulkner San Antonio F. M. Faulkner Canyon Texas Bernie Dillon Shisely Travis Park Methodist Church Lufkin

Winter Garden Grape Teal Favorable Report

A bulletin from Texas A&M Agricultural Experiment Station discusses the Vinifera table grape in Southwest Texas. It estimates 10 000 to 12 000 acres of suitable irrigable land in the Winter Garden area, notes favorable climate for early California type grapes, and highlights native Texas varieties and rootstock importance for grafting and disease resistance.

College Station Texas Agricultural Experiment Station Mortensen Winter Garden Bulletit Plane California Laredo del Rio Cali Fresno Esgie Imperial Hietin Dng Texas Southwest Berlandieri Europe Dog Ridge the Bulletin

Texas child fatalities tied to speed drive tolls

A 149 child death toll in Texas since February highlights speed related risks. Data cover children under one year and include 714 injuries in the same period. Most fatalities occurred in motor vehicle crashes with parents or friends, while 22 lives were lost in head-on or collision events and 17 children died on bicycles or scooters.

Lucfier Texas

Coastal Bend Area Shipments Start

The first shipment of the fall crop left recently for Northern and Eastern markets. Details on origin and destination appear in local notices, with emphasis on cargo and distribution plans.

Coastal Bend

Treasury lists Texas federal buildings completed or under contract

Treasury records show seven Texas federal buildings completed at a cost of about 1.09 billion dollars with more contracts to cost millions. Completed sites include Austin El Paso Galveston and Fort Worth among others. under contract projects cover towns from Big Spring to Amarillo with parcel post and farm construction allocations.

Washington Treasury Department Texas Federal Austin el Paso Galveston Gueraantine Station Henderson Fort Worth Gatesville Goose Creek Jayaper Kaufman Kenedly LaGrange Lareo Midland Mineola Qualah Port Arthur Abilene Baytown Houston Parcel Post Borzer Dallas Shan Lockhart Sherman Wharton Treasury Gorvpus Chivisti Giddings Balkgey Groesbeck Kilgore Linde Mart Rusk Allee Alpine Edivuarg el Campo Lamesa Ranger Smithville Amarillo Center Ticats

Arizona Governor of Pioneer Stock Profile

BUFFAL GAP December 7. Stanford, the future governor of Arizona, was born here in August 1897. He stands six feet four, wears a leather bag since youth, and is the son of Dr and Mrs M J Stentor. A pioneer Taylor County resident, he worked as a cowboy and miner, rode with the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War, joined the Philippine campaign, and later served as judge of the Supreme Court at Phoenix.

Buffal Stanford Arizona Bor M. J. Stentor Taylor County Mucker Coppir Imine Rowsh Riders Philppine Supreme Court Phoenix Ariz

Granite Blocks Mark Lost Town Site In San Angela

Granite blocks will mark the lost town once the original seat of Tom Green county washed away years ago. The marker honors survivor Joan Ingram buried in Fairmount cemetery. J. W. Rice and local officials aided by M. B. Pulliam Culberson Deal planned sites for the markers.

San Angela Texas Ben Pickin Tom Green County Joan Ingram San Jacinto Fairmount Cemetery J. W. Rice Central M. B. Pulliam Culberson Deal Board of City Development

Allato seeks state rule to curb interstate bus laws

Texas legislator Elmer Pope of Corpus Christi proposes a Texas measure to exempt intrastate bus and truck lines from federal supervision. The plan would bar any carrier whose property stays inside Texas from selling tickets or issuing through bills to out of state destinations, reducing federal regulatory impact. The Christmas notice notes classifieds and available quad ad listings.

Fed Elmer Pope Pope Texas

Heirs Draw Lots for Beaumont Estate Shares in Court

In Beaumont on December 7 the heirs to 112 acres near Funnett contested land shares in a suit over more than 11000 dollars. Judge George C. O'Brien and Deputy W. Z. Bergman oversaw the random drawing from a hat, each slip deeding a definite parcel to the name called.

Hat Beaumont Funnett George C. O'Brien Clere W. Z. Bergman

Brown Rees Takes Over Stratford Star Newspaper

Stratford December 7 Brown Rees associated with the paper since 1927 has assumed control of the Stratford Star publisher P J Graves says he plans to retire the move ends Graves long tenure and shifts leadership in the local paper scene

Stratford Brown Rees Sitce Stratford Star P. J. Graves

Bejeweled Boutonnieres Highlight New York Fashion

New York fashion notes show jeweled boutonnieres drawing attention with diamond orchids and pedrla petals, worn on lapels, necklines, or hair. Watches become crystal brooches and jeweled compacts decorate handbags and cigarette cases, with the season’s sparkle inspiring festive attire.

New York Mme Achlaparell

Nis experiment in killing mesquite draws ranchman letters

Elwin Bauer, a Liang County ranchman, received a flood of mail after an Associated Press story about Nis experiment in killing mesquite tanker. He says he gets about one letter daily from across the state seeking details, evidence, and updates on the project.

Luang Dec Ty Preat Associated Press Nis Elwin Bauer Liang County

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