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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1933

Page

3

Liquor Tax Take Declines as Dec 1 Stamp Drop Hits Revenue

Washington December 1h The government announced eight percent and miscellaneous liquor tax receipts for the first 12 days of December totaling 53 174 938 from distilled spirits and wines. Beer revenue reached 3 365 150 from more than 2 2 per cent. Pre repeal anticipations boosted stamps and returns before December 9, with 2 126 792 from beer, 191 148 from retail licenses, 49 564 from wholesale licenses, and 100 on certain certificates.

Washington D. C Internal Revenue Bureau

CWA payroll figures reveal Hidalgo County relief hires

Kenneth Wendtler, Hidalgo County relief administrator, announced weekly payrolls showing 135239 paid by CWA at Hidalgo and a total program cost of 585299.72 for four weeks. The Hidalgo payroll covered 3167 workers, up 760 from the prior week, with new quota orders issued to accept more applicants.

M'Allen Civil Works Administration Hidalgo County Kenneth 5 Wendtller Edinburm Howie

Valley Promised Work on Floodway

Mercedes December 18 L M Lawcen of El Faso and member of the United States international boundary commission visited the valley and assured district officials that work on protecting the two sections under the floodway south of Mercedes would proceed. C L Hu manager of Hidalgo and Cameron water control and improvement district No. 3 confirmed the meeting.

Mercedes L. M Lawcen el Faso United States International Boundary Commission C. L. Hu Hidago and Cameron

Valley to Operate Four Packing Plants in Valley

Rio Grande Vegetable Cooperation plans four packing plants for the Lower Rio Grande during winter. The project, funded by a $10,000 federal loan, will operate in Mt Allen Weslace Donna and San Benito with F E Embree as general manager.

Knight Templars at Yoakum Elect Officers

Yoakum, Der. Knight Templars elected officers led by Eminent Commander Joseph Rooks Generalissimo Walter Schmidt Captain Federal Arthur Gray Senior Warden George Funk Inner Warden B D Meieler Pro tem E L Merem Treasurer G A Palmer and Recorder J W Cook in a local election by the order.

Yoakum Der Em. Plars Joseéé Rooks Generalissimo Walter Schmidt Feberal Arthur Gray George Funk B.D. Meieler E. L. Merem G. A, Palmer J. W, Cook

Mercedes Health Campaign Planned for Indigent Children Clinic

A health drive in Mercedes will launch after the holidays under the direction of Hidalgo County health officer Miss Luja Meimen. The program includes a free clinic for indigent children and an orthopedic clinic to improve local care and access.

Mercedes Health Mercedes Luja Meimen Hidalgo County Health

Interscholastic Meet Arranged in San Barricia County

Teachers at San Barricia County met to organize a county interscholastic meet to be held in Tal Mors. Cora Draughon of Tait elected general organizer and Morrow of Sinton chosen director of abiction.

Sinton Der San Barricia Tal Mors Cora Draughon Tait Gine Dace Morrow

Farm Debt Chief Namad Appointed County Leader

Farm debt official Namad named chair of the county farm debt committee by Governor Minam A. Frrgaron. Other members include Bryan Hurt, Bond, H. Stones, and Dru Meallen. Meantime, C. Hill of Hidateo county expands into Jourmansite fraternity publishing. Projects in Rorstown district pass bonds for an improvement plan endorsed by A J Dow.

Wer Iri FE Taylor Byuerive Fen Meallen C. Hill Hidateo County Jourmansite Oye Althcin Magaine Texas Shorif's Association

Balomler Honored by Local Jewish Community Luncheon

David M. Bressler of New York City, member of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, was guest of honor at a Gunter hotel luncheon. Rabbi Ephraim Frisch introduced him. he chaired joint distribution campaigns in 1922 and 1926 raising 36.5 million, aided 1929-35 with 6 million for Jews in Europe and Palestine. Henry A. Hirshberg chaired the meeting. Jake Karotkin led reception committee. Bressler was en route to California after arrival Sunday.

David M. Bressler New York City Gunter Hotel Ephraim Frisch Bressler New York Europe Palestine Henry A. Hirshberg Jake Karotkin Conunt‘tee Wiel Galifornia

Build up resistance with Vitamin A and D adex tablets

The article urges strengthening inner resistance during winter hazards with vitamins A and D. It promotes Squibb Adex Tahtets-10 Df as a convenient source of both vitamins from cod liver oil and other health-giving entrees. It claims a patent process protects the vitamin content and suggests daily winter use to improve comfort.

Colonel of for Baltimore leaves on 17 day furlough

Colonel Gordon Johnston chief of staff of the Second Division was en route to his home in Baltimore on a 17 day leave according to announcement.

Gordon. Johnstnn Baltimore

Tax on security losses hurts capital goods industry in capital

Washington December 18 The present treatment of security losses under federal tax laws was described by M L Seldman of the New York Board of Trade as discouraging activity in capital goods industries. He testified before the ways and means committee that such losses leave income untaxed, depressing needed capital investment and tax revenue.

Washington, D. C ML. Seldman New York Board of Wade

Bristow Ditches White Wave Lights To Save Money

Bristow Oklahoma city officials turned off the streetlights to cut costs while an ad blotter promotes a local Light want counter at Broadway and Fifth Street. The note indicates a person is free in every way but lacks concrete details.

Bristow Okla Broadway Fifth Street

Honored 4 Advertise Useful Items for Cash

Local notices invite residents to advertise and sell various items for cash ahead of Christmas. Dial F-1231 to place your advertiment and join the growing buying market.

Charter to be Given A Z A Charter Tonight

Presentation of the permanent charter of the San Antonio branch of A Z A will take place at a joint meeting of A Z A and B N in the Agudas Rubim synagogue Monday night. Enger Goldberg of Houston will present the charter and Hyman Marcus will deliver the acceptance speech. Forrest Bmmett Rabbi O Tamarkin Leonard Golebinder and Aaron Hlock are among speakers. A musical selection will be offered and a gavel presented by B F Harris. Louis Candy will read a message from Sam Beber of Omaha founder of A Z A.

San Antonio Alaph Zaulk Aleph Agudas Rubim Enger Goldberg Houston Hyman Marcus Forrest Bmmett B'hat Brith O Tamarkin Leonard Golebinder David Kantor B. F. Harris Aaron Hlock Sany Beber Omaha

Ousted Oklahoma Governor Runs for Congress At Large

Henry B. Jatnston of Perry announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for Congress at large. He was removed as Oklahoma's governor in 1928 on grounds of incompetency amid a bleached political landscape.

Congress Oklahoma City Henry B. Jatnston Perry Oklahoma

Weir Steel plant labor election studied by agents

The Justice Department examined a federal agents report on the Weir Son Steel labor representatives election held Friday. The labor board said workers were denied access at home in the vote, and Lee attorney general urged a court injunction to allow a new supervised election.

Washington DP Department of Justice Weirson Steel Company National Labor Board Labor Board Hoo Asserd Lee Altorney

Spanish Regime Presents Lerroux Cabinet Reforms

Premier Lerroux unveiled the Spanish cabinet to President Alonzo, outlining a reform program. The measures include aid for the needy, protection of labor via municipal and provincial rules, nationalization, expulsion of foreigners, regulation of public meetings, and new rules for organizing referendums and judicial responsibilities.

Manaid Rex Alpjando Leveaux Alona Zamora Congrres Lerroux

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