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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1936

Page

12

Aldrich urges census of unemployed and credit reform

The Chicago speech by banker Winthrop W. Aldrich calls for a nationwide census of the unemployed to guide policy and identify real relief sources. He argues planning means finding paths to jobs in industry, warns against loose credit, and questions reserve-deposit strategies as insufficient to curb speculation.

Legterte Caiversits New York Chicago Winthrop W. Aldrich Bays Barkers Aldrich Lash

Old-time dances and venues listed for weekend events

A cluttered ad list promotes dances at Engle's Place Twin Palms Macdona and Braun's Hall Dec 12 13 with bands Fritz and Hig German Band Night Owls Day Breakers and Buddy Hancock. Admission ranges 25 to 40 cents. many venues offer free for ladies. Includes locations Seguin Highway Helotes Inn Des 13 and more.

Braun's Hall The Night Owls Ady Fritz Hig Steve Old Castroville Cornus Highway

Market News Signals New Shipment Across Arizona and California

Market reports show fresh shipments arriving in San Antonio and price swings across fruits and vegetables. Beans, cranberries, and peppers command notable quotes. celery at 2.85 per crate, cranberries at 4.75 per crate, peppers rising to 1.75 per bushel, and potatoes around 2.75 per bushel. Dairy and eggs also feature typical regional prices with butter and eggs listed.

Arizone Peice Nellie Fiiday Texas Brasil California Calif Colorado Paxas Fryers

Fruits and Vegetables Prices and Shipping Point News

Shipping point information shows varied prices for fruits and vegetables across regions. Texas market reports include potatoes, beans, grapes, lemons, cantaloupes, celery, cranberries, and onions with mixed arrivals and steady to dull conditions. Cleveland and Philadelphia reports note market steadiness and car arrivals. overall quotes reflect a broad agricultural trading snapshot from multiple states and cities.

South Texer Points

Police aid sought in search for Harry Eyre in San Antonio

San Antonio police and volunteers were asked Saturday to aid in locating Harry Eyre who is believed to be in the San Antonio area. A report from Cliff Kitchin of Victoria British Columbia notes Hyde's mother is seriously ill in England, adding to the unclear circumstances surrounding the missing man.

San Antonio Harry Eyre Cliff Kitchin Victoria Calumita Hyde Engwend

Cattle Pact Fears Hoof and Mouth Disease Import Risk

Albert K. Mitchell, president of the American National Livestock Association, warns at Albuquerque that if the Argentine Sanitary Association Agreement passes Congress, U S cattlemen may face hoof and mouth disease within six months after Argentine imports begin. Mitchell, a large cattle operator from New Mexico, says Congress will likely not ratify the pact despite President Roosevelt’s pledge.

Albtquerque Albert K. Mitchell American Nation Livestock Isosialon Mitchell New, Mesteo

Farm Price Control Resolution Passed in Pasadena

At the American Farm Bureau convention in Pasadena California delegates urged national framing of farm policy after the AAA ruling. The federation pledged to push measures to maintain farm product prices in line with American wage standards and living costs.

Pasadena Calif American Farm Bureau Federation Furner Organization AAA

Bible Professor to Give Sermon at Hartiman Place

Dr. Frank Jewett head of the Texas Bible chair at the University will speak at Sunday evening service at Hartiman Place Christian Church in Austin. He has taught at UT for 92 years. Rev. Guy W. Mayfield, pastor, will show pictures of the Holy Land during the service.

Frank Jewett Texas Bible University Christian Church Austin Hartiman Place

Grain Market News and San Antonio Prices

Grain market activity in Chicago shows wheat futures slipping after early gains amid favorable crop outlook. In San Antonio, farmers report hay prices and grain map prices with mixed figures for corn and maize across several lots and grades.

Peace moves emerge in sea strike talks

San Francisco December 12. New peace moves touch shipping lines as talks aim to end a Pacific area disruption. Union secretary Harry Lindeberg reports headway after meetings with offshore operators' T. G. Plant. A wage increase and cash for overtime are linked to neutral hiring halls guarding emergency food and medical supplies.

San Francisco Offcher Ngan Pacific Marie Ume Sinke Portland Ore Merige Commerce Harry Lindeberg Gorst Sailors’ Union T. G. Plant Sifk Uplons le Hawwatt Slike Norstain

Bibles to Be Topic of This Sermon

The Rev. John Bree Dallan of Central Christian Church will speak on The Divine Library Sunday morning as the church observes Bible Day. An exhibition shows Bible pages in many languages and a Bible used by the Indians. At 7 20 p m the service features Christmas carols and the pastor narrates His Seventh Birthday.

Aldrich Credi Andrich John Bree Dallan Central Christian Church Divine Library Vall

Leaking Gas Kills Nine in German Incident

In Munich on December 12, 1945, a gas leak from a broken main caused nine deaths and six injuries as workers were overcome by fumes while cleaning up. Authorities investigate the disaster and disaster response teams treat the injured.

Munich Germany

Ingirl's death mystery delays inquest verdict

Justice of the Peace withheld an inquest verdict Saturday in the death of Vivian Barker, 18, of 616 Crosby street. Found in a filled bathroom Friday evening, she left a note to her mother. Investigators said she had attended business college and left a final message indicating she wished to end her life.

Justice of the Peace Omver Wiley Vivian Barker Crosby Street D. W. Caldwell Ana Viviana Business Wiley Grid F. P IsMlepage Blanco Beeville

Church Plans Vesper Services at Madison Square

Church vesper services will be held at 5 p m Sunday in Madison Square Prea vyteclan church under the direction of the Business and Professional Women's groups Altrusa Zontacheb and Alpha Rho Gamma with supporting clubs Bhie Tri pnale and other organizations guiding the program.

Christags Madison Square Ctnd Altrusa Club Zontacheb Business Girls Bhie Tripnale Alpha Rho Gamma

Obituary: Robert Mullins 78 Retired Cattleman

Robert Burton Mullins 78, a retired cattleman and native of Tennessee living in San Antonio for years, died Saturday. Services Saturday afternoon and Sunday at Guerra chapel and San Fernando cathedral with interment in San Fernando cemetery No. 2. Survivors include husband Raul Sandoval, father James York, sisters Mrs. Ehyira York Maldonida, Aflices Aurote, and Hortence Yara.

Robert Burton Mullins Grady Timmons Tennessee San Antonin Josephine Yorke Sandoval Kentucky Street Guerra Chapel San Feminando Cathedral San Fernando Cemetery No. 2 Raul Sendovals James York Ehyira York Maldonida Aflices Aurote Hortence Yara

Cotton Market Opens With Mild Decline in New York

New York December cotton futures opened steady with slight losses as traders priced December at 34.55 to 42.60 for January. Spot prices showed American middling at 7.72 and Liverpool quotes noted modest movement. market observers cited limited demand and stable trading conditions amid December activity.

New Yoor Pulire New York Meage Clone Owen yyeRrsoun Liverpool Cottons Bot Rao' Tuldaling Tagi Ing Alviet Mali Gtrieh Food Ordi Ra Rinary Snd Etedey Tantary

London Bar Gold Prices Drift Amid Mixed Trading

AP reporting from London notes gold and silver markets little changed as London trading closes. Sterling price equivalents hover around 34 77 per ounce while silver remains steady amid cautious dealings. Local market chatter cites varying bids and small shifts in basis from early sessions.

London Gol Tondon Dee Orse Wwold Poe Tondon Sila EH Tong Dee

Peace plan praised at inter American conference

Buenos Aires December 1 Argentine foreign minister Carlos Saavedra Lamas announced a peace and security resolution signed by United States Argentina and Brazil at the inter American peace conference. Observers expected rapid unanimous ratification after days of secret talks and hurried diplomacy.

Buenos Aires Carlos Saavedra Lamas Pesce Ptate United States Corde Huil Pue Argentina Brasil

Rainbow Girls to Attend Services at Grace Lutheran Church

Members of San Antonio Assembly No 3 Order of Rainbow Girls will attend services at Grace Lutheran Church on Avenue E and Sixth Street in a body at 11 a.m. Sunday. Presiding officer Hertha Marie Fravier is a Grace Lutheran Church member.

San Antonio

New Minister to Preach Sermon at Madison Square Church

New minister Kadyk will deliver the first of ten Christmas sermons at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. The 11 a.m. service at Slintey will feature the topic A Cordial Welcome as he begins his pastorate.

Metion Kadyk Madison Square Presbyterian Crutch

Dollar market report from London and Paris declines

In London on December 12 the US dollar edged down to 4.903 16 pounds while Paris wires show the franc and pound rates. The foreign exchange market steadies with minor movements as the New York close sits around 4.90. Market coverage notes slight shifts in franc and other currencies amid thin trading conditions.

London Maday New York

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