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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

12

Davis Offers Plan For Reorganization Of Distressed Firm

Edgar B. Davis, president of United North and South Covrtop ont company, Wow iiquidation, announces his own reorganization plan within ten days. He disputes creditors’ plan proposing his cash for Buckeye property and aims to restore value for New ville. Judge McMillan requests a feasibility test. loans totaling about 200000 from National Bank of Tultan and Guling Foundation back his plan, with 25 percent of stock to creditors and 75 percent to old shareholders.

Edgar B. Davis United North and South Covrtopont Company Wow Iiquidation Federal District Court R. If. McMillan McMillan D. William Republic Supply Company Lullata Vare Tultan

Market quotes show silver and bar gold shifts

New York and London metal prices report silver steady near 1s6d per ounce with slight declines in related bars. Sterling equivalents place London bars around 34.76, reflecting a modest drop from prior levels and signaling cautious trading in precious metals.

Dollar Market Reels in London and Paris Rates Unchanged

In London and Paris the dollar showed a dull trading day, ending near 4.1 percent to the pound in London and 105.15 francs per pound in Paris. The foreign exchange market remained steady, with the dollar and franc closing little changed from Tuesday. RIS, Dec. 24.

London Der Kalina States France Fcrelen New York RIS Yonk Cote

Market notes on poultry and meat prices and supplies

The notice lists varied poultry and meat items with prices and conditions at the market. It mentions turkeys weight ranges, hens, roosters, ducks, and chicks, along with pound prices, weights, and quality notes. Several items reflect updated receipts and market trends affecting availability and pricing.

Saucago Sorines Noarais Blymenthy Roek Lecyers Consfers Slenrip Ieee Buller Rleady Lea Atatur Etrigerater

Rice Institute Receives Yale Endowment Gift

Houston dispatch reports Rice Institute to receive a Christmas gift of 3290 from William M. Rice. At a trustees meeting resolutions of appreciation were passed. The gift consists of 1000 shares of Reed Roller Bit stock expected to grow about 800 annually.

Houston Willam M. Rice Field of Trustees

What's Wally's Secret By Beatrice Fairfax 1938

A portrait of Wallis Simpson as a poised social figure with charm, grooming, and a remarkable speaking voice. The piece traces her life from Blue Ridge Summit to Baltimore and Virginia circles, noting her tact, lack of enemies, and influence on royal circles.

Nas Wally Simpsot Ignis Tan Mrs. Simpson Stulp Baltimore Washington, D.C Warrenton Hunting Virginia Pacific Yarious Wally Simpson Curley Wiley

Liverpool Cotton Market Signals Steady Tone Amid Holiday Hedging

The Liverpool cotton market showed a steady undertone as demand and prices shifted slightly after the holiday season. Opening bids in New York and Manchester supported gains despite hedging and limited distant activity, with December and March futures trading around 6.72 and 6.35 respectively.

Manchester Torres Liverpool Merch

Stock Market Gains Amid Broad Steel And Oil Shares

The market saw broad activity with steel and oil shares leading advances while several major issues pulled back. Notable performers included U S Steel, Standard Oil of Indiana, General Electric, and American Telephone, with mixed results across utilities and transportation firms amid a tense trading session.

Wngige Tedar Jin Drctions Anker Kal Union Pacific Phil WyeePhofen Standard Oil Indiana Barssdatl Pare of U.S. Steel Bstileham Youngstown Sheet Goodrich Western Union American Snider Paci Ms Kelymnalur Newpork Indus

County treasurer to cash Bexar scrip vouchers this week

Approximately $15,000 in Bexar scrip funds were available for cashing vouchers. County Treasurer Thomas G. Laiton announced voucher warrants numbers 2507 through 4466 will be cashed Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. Roosevelt named for a cow born at a Fort Lauderdale farm.

Bexar Besar Seop Weda Thomas G. Laighton

Obituary notices list multiple deaths with survivors and service details

Obituary notices name Kennelly WL Carter 38 of Hockport with service Wednesday at 443 pm officiated by Rev Bruce Dullen and list survivors including widow Blanche Carter and siblings. Additional obituaries mention a Patline Adeline Molen 54 native of Texas with services, a Mrs Eliza Futterheeser of Galveston and a Conrad Lenz with services at Reich chapel. Details include addresses, affiliations, and various survivors.

Kennelly WL Ozcar W. Richardson Mail Avenue Nelive Ohio Warren Loge A. MM Piqua Ims Blanche Richard Dela Pender Raise Daha M Nie Jolson Canada Beyond McCollum Chanel Joan Brace Dalton Patline Adeline Molen Fairview Avenue Texas Katnes City Lutheran Church Surevivors Hrusband Hugo Metze D.C. Mitchell E. Jones A.B. Brake JM. Folks Hugo Leroy Metee Henrike Leng Harrion Avenue Gennany Wid Conrad Lenz M.A. Ratsdell Eliza Futterheeser Galveston Dleditch Preyssner Fork Worth Rlebe Chapel Joby Scherzer Grace Lisherand Church

Farley Predicts Strong Yet Not Too Strong GOP

James A. Farley, Democratic national chairman, told the National Press Club that vest interests will back a strong Republican party but not overpowering. He argued Democrats must keep the public satisfied with good administration and predicted Roosevelt will push greater government reform in a second term.

Washington James A. Pureley National Press Club Today Fegley Farley Roosevelt

Death by own action linked to homesickness at Port Arthur

Be aumont dispatch reports 26 year old German born foreman Larry Lat har Glass, nephew of New York capitalist Herman Glass er, found dead by hanging at a pavilion on a Pleasure Pier after leaving Corinth Mississippi plant. Coroner notes homesickness for Germany as motive. Glass spoke of leaving Germany 20 months ago and sought work and home in the United States.

Port Arthur Latey Lothar Glass Herman Lissner New York Glass Pleasure Pier Ycarly Charles Vincent Corinth, Miss Ginss Germany Vincent Jack Prank Harry Gruber Corinth Gruber France Herman Glasser United States Burr Lary

Two Treated After Traffic Accidents

Arnold Schinder of 411 University Street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesday after a collision at Fredericksburg Road and Cincinnati Avenue. R G Pter doltk, 40, of Adkins, suffered head and chest injuries 20 miles from San Antonio on the Houston highway and was also taken to the hospital.

Arnold Schinder University Street Robert 2. Green Fredericksburg Road Cincinnati Avenue San Antonio Houston Highway R. G. Pterdoltk Adkins Robert B. Green

Endless Chain Pattern Inspires Timeless Craft

The old favorite Endless Chain remains popular with crafters. Pattern 1249 offers simple cutting sewing and finishing instructions, a verdege chart, and diagrams for single and double bed size blocks. Send 1 or 2 cent stamps with name and address to Needlecraft Department.

Grain Market Signals Mixed Movement Amid Global Demand Shifts

Report from San Antonio shows Chicago wheat and Liverpool prices fluctuating as European and Argentine demand grows. Analysts cite broader Canadian and Australian purchases, with fears of a world food shortage due to distribution issues. Local grain prices reflect rising corn and wheat values, with specific San Antonio farm prices listed for hay and prairie wheat.

Chicalo Liverpool Cabies Alto Italy Argentina Lstesé Washington Everest America Chicago

Fruits and Produce Prices in Texas Markets

Fragmented listings show apples, spinach, lettuce, peas, carrots, potatoes, and other fruits and vegetables with varied prices across Texas markets. Reports from South Texas spice market, Lower Valley, and wholesale streets in Washington and Philadelphia note fluctuating values and carlot activity, with mixed demand and occasional weak tendencies.

Agricultacr Carson U.S Texas St. Texas South Texas Lower Valley Pola Pulsuay Washington Detroit Savoy Philadelphia Virginia Savoy Faw Ae Iguis Carl Arrivais Chicago New California New York Lowe Market Steady Kansas City Missouri Piarket Eleads Chico Arena Finridin Mrket Slightivy Weater Weston St Leals Lottiire Erates

Produce Market Prices from San Antonio Creamery Scene

Market: cucumber prices steady as Christmas demand rises. Items show mixed gains with cauliflower at $1.25 a dozen and celery at $2.85 per crate. Numerous fruits and vegetables listed with varying rates including almonds 34c per pound and oranges California at $2.75 per box.

San Antonio Texas California

San Antonio School Board to Make $350000 Loan

The San Antonio board of education will finalize a $350,000 loan from Dewar and Robertson and Puncoast at the board offices at 3 p m Wednesday. The loan, approved at the board's 155th meeting, will be through the National Bank of Commerce at a reduced rate and repaid in installments of 35,000 each to balance a projected $400,000 deficit expected May 3. Remainder of the deficit to be cut via economies.

San Antonio Basid of Education Dewar and Robertson and Puncoast Ab Hull Youngblood Mornide National Bank of Commerce

Big Christmas for Ranchmen in West Texas Wool Trade

Christmas optimism hits West Texas sheep and goat men as buyers have turned about 10 million dollars into growers’ coffers recently. Forecasts show 2,000 pounds of wool to be shorn next spring, with prices around 30 to 36 cents a pound and a general $1 advance on each fleece. Major purchasers include Sam Allen of Bonery, Murphes’ Macion Stokes of Boston, Tom Bleney, A W Hilliard and Son, with Hilliard noting Mohair prices and potential substitution if prices rise.

Ban Angelo West Texas Santa Claus Tutal Sam Allen Bonery Murphes Macion Stokes Sons of Boston Tom Bleney A. W. Hilleard and Son Mohals A. W. Hilliard Boston Itm Mohais Hilliard Tom Richey

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Early Clearances Steady Prices

Federal Market News Service notes Tuesday cattle and calves offerings near 300 head receipts, with price ranges for calves light to heavy, fat calves up to 6. Bull cows and cutter cows mixed in value, stocker cattle trading mostly firm. Hogs and lambs show active demand. total receipts around 3,000 hogs and 1,500 calves. Packers and feeders report steady to higher prices, market varied by weight, with Christmas ad and inquiry for card.

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