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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1936

Page

14

Christmas Pies and Labor Strife Split in Holiday Reflections

Lewark Hane y laments Pardoning gifts from Pittsburgh Plate Glass to striking workers while cautioning against labor pressure. He notes sit down strikes at Kelsey Hayes and widespread layoffs at Bord Motor. He urges true Christmas spirit through collective bargaining with free competition and legal responsibility on unions.

Lewis Haney Tresor Hoonomice Ae Rank Neonate Rew York Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company Hif’s Soulless Corporation Kole Soy-Hayes Company Detroit Automobile Kelsey-Hayes Elso Bord Motor Company

Texas Woman Is Hurt in Crash

Dee Coastcana, 26, Mire, Jack Boyd, 28, of Longview, were seriously hurt yesterday when their car collided with two other vehicles on Highway 73 five miles east of here.

Texas Dee Jack Boyd Longview Here

City Notices Dance Listings Hidden in Jumbled OCR

Local listing compiles dances across venues Dew Seguin Hiway tAdy and Hill Top hall. Acts include Sis and Her Bundips Bil and His Merrymakers and Texas Travelers with music and prizes. various admission prices and dates from Dec 23 to New Year’s Eve for community events.

tAdy Sis Admigaston Hill Top Hall Se. Bil Bo Hedwig Texas

Picket Formed as Congress Pickets Move on Maritime Law

New York December reports a group of striking seamen forming a picket and committee to push amendments to a law creating a continuous discharge book. They oppose provisions seen as allowing shipowners to blacklist union activists, while supporters say the discharge book adds stability and merit recognition for sailors advancing in their trade.

New York Seation Joseph Girvan Mession Congress Ouryan Robert ¢. Lee Uited Geneva Safe

Bandit Sticks Up Fort Worth Grocery For 575

Two night employees of the Coz Fine Grocery report a hold up at 2 35 am. A lone bandit rifled two cash registers stealing between 550 and 575 dollars. Officers were told by Rumsey and Rowland who described the suspect and the robbery details.

Fort Worth Rec Coz Fine Grocery Rumsey Carl Rowland

Obituary of Rosa L Blackwood Bowden in Texas area

Rosa L Blackwood Bowden 52 longtime Williamson County native, dies Sunday afternoon. Services led by Rev W W Wharton at Blue Hotmet grove Woodnten circle. Survived by husband Charles A Blackwood, daughters Fern Demand Lois Gragwirt Dorothy Bravewond Inez Henne Helen Gilbert, sons Lyle Bocock Vernon Bocock Charles Bocock, all from San Antonio and Galveston area. widow Frances Crutchfield Bowen. children Arthur and William Bowen Pearl Marie Bowen Nina Higdon. sister Marina Helen Ross of Batesville. Services 2 pm at home with Rev W L DuBose and Rev W B Wooten officiating. Interment San Jose burial park.

Rosa L East Houston Fleet Ser W. W. Wharton Blue Hotmet Grove Woodnten Circle Charles A. Blackwood Fern M. Demand Lois M. Gragwirt Dorothy Bravewond San Antonio Inez S. Henne New Braunfels Helen B

Fort Worth Man Hurt in Seguin Highway Crash

Fort Worth man Lawson Hetherwick, 46, was treated at Mix hospital after an early Saturday auto collision on the Seguin highway. Passenger Frances Redford, 31, of Luling, sustained minor injuries, while Mr and Mrs Harold Rieber of 228 West Cevallos Street endured minor damages in a separate collision.

Ft. Worth Seguin Highway Lawson Hetherwick Fort Worth Mix Hospital

Private funeral for Mrs Lionel Barrymore set Monday

Private funeral services for Mrs Lionel Barrymore, former New York stage actress, will be held Monday afternoon in the chapel of Calvary Cemetery. Interment will follow in the cemetery grounds.

Hollywood Lionel Barrymore New York Chapel of Calvary Cemetery Stadow

Washington State AL projects and PWA funding totals

Secretary Ackes reported 9792 approved and eligible state and local projects under permanent public works, with government funds of 113,393,413 and 375,599,981 in EAMES, plus local and state contributions. The cost to construct these projects totals 891,082,417, and the emergency PWA program boosted work by more than two and a half times the number of men actually hired.

Washington Dec Bgal Ackes Wim Hag Proposed & Permanent Public Works Administration Tee EAMES PWA Tekes Raed

Cardinal Dougherty Plans Rome Visit

Cardinal Dougherty leaves Philadelphia to sail from New York for Rome seeking an audience with Pope Pius XI. He is scheduled to teach in Manila on February 1 and attend the formal opening of the voirres the following day, continuing his journey to the Philippines.

Phigadelpeia Carding Dougherty Breas New York Rome Fus XI Philippines Manila

Eight Thousand Mine Workers Strike in England

Eight thousand workers in English mines joined three thousand strikers after a wage dispute with operators. The action began this week as miners protested against wage terms and labor conditions, with reports noting solidarity across mines in the region.

Dongaster York Eng Dex Opalors

Livestock Prices Move Mixed at Chicago Market

USDA weekly livestock review shows mixed gains and declines across classes. Cattle demand remains strong for heavies and mid grades while heifers and cows rise modestly. Sheep and lamb markets edge higher. slaughter lambs and yearlings hold gains amid active local packing and shipping demand.

Cricago U.S. Department of Aericulture Bureau Nalives Amt

Student Night At Baptist Temple

Sunday event at Baptist Temple features participants Robert Cameron Maurine Scott Hasseltine Coleman Ben J McGall John Allen Winnie Moss Lee Allen Janita Allen Marjorie Brunnemann Bill Mae Petring Bill Palmer Chester Sitnip Jr Stirley Alford Hazel Hurt John Morris Hamstond Robert Hartman Lucile Jones Eric Faring Neal Robert Meadows Mary Meadows Bathata Rovers.

Baptist Temple Robert Cameron Maurine Scott Hasseltine Coleman Ben J. McGall John Allen Winnie Moss Lee Allen Juanita Allen Marjorie Brunnemann Billl Mae Petring Bill Palmer Chester Sitinp Jr Stirley Alford Hazel Hurt John Morris Hamstond Robert Hartman Lucile Jones Eric Faring Neal Robert MeAdows Mary Meadows Bathata Roveres

Prayer Service Set for First Cumberland Proshy utian Church

Prayer service is scheduled at the First Cumberland Proshy utian church from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Thomas J. Tan her, pastor, as the leader.

First Cumberland Proshyutian Thomas J. Tan Her

Death of Lost Pace Learned

Kingston report confirms the death of Professor Arnold Hinrichs 35 from Red Wing Minn a native of Minnesota and a member of Rhode Island college economics department after an extended Christmas absence. An extensive search followed his failure to return from Washington where he attended a conference. A telegram to his wife and Dean George B Adams only says he died accidentally with no details released.

Kingston Arnold Washington Agricultural Adjustment Administration Dean Adama Professor Hinrichs Hinrichs

Theft Reported For Fruits And Household Items

A series of property thefts were reported from multiple addresses. Items include oranges, onions, tangerines, and potatoes taken from B. W. Fields. Other losses listed include radios, clothing, a cedar chest, a quill, and a dall from various residents noted in the report.

B. W. Fields Essex Street Posee Mabel Dunn North Flores Street W. T. Cothten Marne Avenue Luther Tyler Winnipeg Avenue Walter Allson Carte Street B. Atkins Leming Barnett Selman West Travis Street S. A. Byars

Rev Walker Dinrell Speaks at Heights Church Sunday

The Heights Church will host guest speaker The Rev. Walker Dinrell this Sunday morning. He will discuss "The March of the Ages" as part of the Sunday services.

Church Program Set for Students at First Baptist

A student night program will be held at the First Baptist church at 1 40 p m Sunday. The program includes numerous students such as Aliie May Wile Son Gathering Poole Eunice Behul Int Mary Sue Whitehead Joan Marie Thrift Betsy Morris Lewis Grant Helena Jackson Hampton crittin Henry Maddey Ix Ramsey Yelvington Dorothy Dolemater Vir Billn Gooch J G Paracas Frank Thinn Oli ter Middleton Ed Martin Sam Granverry William Johnson Jack Collier Jack Bible Taylor Hood Perry Post Jr Nana Rita Walters Marina FPuddephrtt Lor raine Thrift Dorothy Ann Hood Glara Bell Ford Julia Cleone Sach cht Virginia Sugg Thelma Ford Bare Catherine Cris Norma Goosry Bue Virginia Johnson Rita Parks Leila Clare Eaton Jessie Pearce Mourine Patterson and Annie Lee Hissan.

First Baptist Church Aliie May Wile Son Gathering Poole Eunice Behul- Int Mary Sue Whitehead Joan Marie ‘Thrift Betsy Morris Lewis Grant Helena Jackson Hamptoncrittin Henry Maddey Ix Ramsey Yelvington Dorothy Dolemater Vir Billn Gooch J. G. Paracas Frank Thinn

Last Survivor of Famed Family Dies in Chicago

Chicago dispatch reports Catherine OLeary Ledwell, 70, last of the Leary family linked to the Chicago fire legend, died of heart disease at her home. The story notes she denied the cow legend and that the fire was discovered after a neighbor, Denis Sullivan, the one legged drayman, found it burning in the barn.

Chicago Catherine O'Leaty Ledwell Leary Chicaco Ledwell O'Leary Denis Sullivan Drayman

Youth, 16, Nabbed in Extortion Plot

In Los Angeles a 16 year old is arrested as the alleged extortion writer in a case against Miss Lilan Ploren of Danville New York. Handwriting evidence gathered by correctional agents linked the youth to the September 1993 note demanding 430 and threatening death.

Los Angeles Calif Department of Iustion Llilan Ploren Danville Danvill Bicvco Thomas Ceel

Texas Market Notes From San Antonio Growers Market

Readable fragments show a San Antonio area market with varied produce prices. Cauliflower and other vegetables listed, strawberries at about 35 cents a pint, beans and lettuce prices noted, apples and peaches with several price points, and citrus like oranges and grapefruits. Dairy and poultry items also appear, including sweet cream butter and roaster prices, with a sense of a busy trading day amid light rain.

San Antonis Texas Arizona Enelith Babbage Garlio Georgia Baden

Grain Market Prices at San Antonio Hay and Grain

San Antonio Farmers received prices for hay and grain on Saturday. Hay shows No. 1 and No. 2 grades at around 10.50 per ton. Grain bids include corn at 0.95 to 0.83 per bushel, Milo maize about 1.65 per cwt, and wheat ranging from 1.15 to 4.23 per bushel, with oats and barley also listed in shadings of current market values.

San Antonio Antonia Imam Johnson Antonio Duchal Dushel Hushel Batley

Rev Yelvington Guest at First Baptist Church Service

The Rev. Jesse Yelvington pastor of the Baptist Temple delivers the moral sermon at First Baptist Church on Sunday. He serves on the Baptist state board and directs the Baptist Standard, Texas Baptist paper.

Rev. Yelvington First Baptist Jesse Yelvington Baptist Temple Firs Mr. Yelvington Baptist State Board Baptist Standard Texas Baptist Paper

Sermon on God Given Ideals at Los Angeles church

A Los Angeles Presbyterian service will feature a sermon titled God Given Ideals as the morning and evening topics. Rev. Todd will address learned from the old year with a tonic focus on enduring ideals. France notes the death of Etienne Clementel, 92, former cabinet member.

Todd Los Angeles Riom France Aten Etienne Clementel

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