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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1937
Page
14
In a humorous tribute, Damon Runyon ranks William T. Anderson as a premier eater. The piece compares Anderson to historical eaters, recounts a famed pumpkin pie contest in Cuba, and notes Anderson’s wealth, horse ownership, and social standing.
Publisher Jimmy MurPhy reports a sudden shift as Benjamin Plunker withdraws backing of the stock, signaling uncertainty for Abadaba Motors and potential consequences for investors and market outlook.
Saturday trade at the produce market was unusually slow with steady prices and no new arrivals. California lettuces and Texas tomatoes showed small increases while many fruits and vegetables from California, Florida, Texas, and Washington carried varied per unit prices. a stray anecdote about a local incident contrasts with market data.
Market notes from San Antonio detail grain and hay prices plus cotton futures in New York. Cotton futures edged barely steady while grain and hay values covered wheat corn milo and Johnson grass feeds with mixed quotes across commodities and regions.
Church announces Lent program with mid week services at St Pauls Laborat Church at eight oclock every Wednesday throughout the season. Also notes a light want ad for job search and real estate listings with contact details in Rye Way and Pith Street.
Weelin reports London gold prices steady as the franc exchange rate to the franc remains unchanged from overnight New York levels. market terminology appears fragmented with references to metal parts and currencies, indicating a brief commodity and forex snapshot without clear context or full figures.
In Uniontown on February 6 a six year old girl Violet Nusshamer escaped from beneath a stalled car and exclaimed she would be late for school. Teacher Jane Steele, 40, the driver, sustained bruises and expressed regret at the incident.
Spectator reports uncertain trading in New York stocks after Roosevelt's proposed federal judiciary changes. Declines in Bethlehem Steel and GM amid broad selling, with United States Steel hitting new highs earlier in the week. Dota sales reach 3,321,000 shares, second highest for the year as investors await motor stock settlement signals.
Mrs Lars O Belle Clifton 36 of 411 McCullough avenue died recently in this city. Funeral services will be held at 4 p m Sunday from the Porter Loring chapel with the Rev John Bruce Dalton and Dr J M Todd officiating. Burial will be in Mission Park. Survivors include two daughters Mrs J B King and Mrs Ada Oisson of this city and son J B Clifton of Santee Call.
A compiled line of social dances and musical events across multiple venues. Joe Hartman orchestra at Engles Place Nacogdoches. Earl Dietert old time band. L Russell orchestra. Luxelle Hall marq ball. Pinser band. prizes and admission varied from free to 50 cents. Moonlight Travelers and Hillbillies featured. multiple dates through February with dances at Dane Adkins school St Hedwig Hall and other local spots.
Vital statistics list multiple pairs in court or notices including Ruth Nowsardan versus Aaron Sar dan and Hirabeth Kumite versus Charles Kupris. Burial entries include Frank Henry Mackey and Adela Mendoza among many names and ages at Robert B. Green Memorial hospital and Physicians and Surgeons hospital.
A dense, unclear record lists numerous deeds and notes from various owners. It mentions parcels in San Antonio and surrounding areas with partial dates and monetary terms, including payments and mortgages, transfers to individuals and companies, and references to estates and trusts.
Receipts estimated cattle 300s calves 390 with supplies light on the San Antonio market Friday. Calves steady to strong, light cow and other classes fully offered. Medium calves scarce, low cutters and cutters mixed, some good weight butchers: notable ranges 7.50 to 11., hogs not listed. Sheep receipts none. Building permits listed for multiple properties with varied valuations from 100 to 700 dollars.
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