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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1938
Page
8
George W. Wesner of Park and Home Savings and Loan association of Missouri states that business conditions in the southwest are on an upward trend at the convention in the Gunter hotel. He notes Texas as a wonderful state for banking and financial growth.
The convention opened at 104 m Monday with N T Patterson as presiding sales manager. Zotin E Zeller welcomed visitors to the city. Wagner spoke on Our Financial Strength, with James Shaw on Savings and Loans Then and Now. Heikemith of St Louis discussed selling Sety tce.
Youth Temperance Council in San Antonio will hear Chester A Slump at T40 pool Monday. The newly formed council lists WD Mansfield as president with officers Miss Ruther to Leroy lulely son Vernon Daley Jr and Miss Wille Myrtle Young. The event includes music by Willi B Hutenins and a program led by Mrs J Milos under Rev Neal Ells with community support from Protestant churches alliance and Women’s Christian Temperance groups.
Fragmentary OCR reports a 260000 dollar WPA funded project in Alabam a and nearby areas tied to roads water and sewer lines. It notes approvals by officials including Maury Maverick and a second project allocation of about 20750 from WPA and 93997 from sponsors with dates and site mentions in San Antonio vicinity.
The recreation unit reports strong interest in an instructional program led by Mrs. Mary Wilkon Santi. Promoters note the San Antonio program is unique in offering a free course, drawing many requests from Marksville and nearby areas seeking work and self improvement through literature and light writing.
A committee investigating charges of communistic influence at the college announced no evidence of communism. Officials including President Mya R. H. Fatroanis and Patron-Student Association members defended impartial inquiry. Superintendent Cochran and church officials disputed the accusations and pledged continued vigilance against any such influence.
Judge W W McGrory sentenced Ovelind Ayala and Licinia Medellin to two years in the penitentiary for burglary. Ayala and Medellin had no addresses listed. The terms start December 40 with credit for time served. Deputy Sheriff Jon Do and Texas Ranger Mactity led the case.
The state board of education holds a unusual luncheon and meeting in San Antonio at the request of Yonabroad. Board members plus officials including Mayor Quis and Highway Chairman Bowbitt attend near Moungiluad dairy farm observances.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Fra James Gorman 57 of Texarkana and James Gi. and Artie WilMany Keller 64 with funeral details. Survivors include widows, daughters, and multiple siblings. services are held at local churches with various recipients officiating and interment at named cemeteries.
Grain market notes from DCHI WAGG report persistent unfavorable domestic conditions tempering prices. Forecasts for moisture and drought risk limit gains while export demand remains weak in North America and Australia. San Antonio prices show mixed wheat and corn bids with slight declines. local hay values listed and overall supply shifts noted across U S markets.
The New Orleans market shows limited demand with prices easing across contracts. Dealers report cautious trading, late-week activity dampened by weak domestic demand and scattered price declines, while export outlooks remain uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR describes fire alarm notices and safety inspections with references to August and local utility terms. It mentions a company likely issuing alerts and a scheduled event or meeting. Details are unreadable but indicate city street alerts and public safety notices.
In Tarbon Delaware the case of two individuals facing fines for keeping wild ducks in storage was heard before Justice Raymond Gerharnt. They were fined $25 each and ordered to pay $38.25 in additional costs totaling $50.94, with the matter linked to a broader hunting season enforcement.
Representative Maury Maverick charged that the Tennessee Valley Authority contracted to sell over 82 percent of its power, including long-term 20 year deals for 287350 kilowatts to industrial buyers, arguing such contracts violate the preference for domestic consumers. He noted the capacity at about 360,000 kilowatts and urged reconsideration amid concerns about monopolistic pricing.
A federal judge appointed permanent trustees in the Potter Snowden oil firm bankruptcy case after creditors petitioned for control. Col. R. B. Creager named principal trustee as creditors estimated claims around 280000 dollars while total liabilities exceeded 660000, with no working capital. A March 14 hearing was set to approve a plan of reorganization and review all claims.
Funeral services slated for Rev. J. C. Bradley 98 retired Buda minister killed in an automobile crash near Buda yesterday. The collision occurred while the vehicle driven by Ollen Blackwell of Buda and Henry Are Hold of San Antonio met another car. Other occupants from San Antonio included Dr. A. Me Schorr W. Fergenbaum and Jacob fecute.
Federal market notes show receipts around 16 000 head with varied demand. Slaughter cattle held near steady to higher while calves and feeders traded unevenly on light to moderate volumes. Kansas and Chicago reports cite firmer tone for some weights amid steady to softer trends elsewhere.
Fragmented market update shows sugar and coffee prices in New York with figures for various contracts. Mentions Maven selling at 2.246 and September at 2u9e, no clear trades reported, and scattered references to months, vessels, and individuals amid unclear OCR text.
Amid a press storm over naval expansion, Japan declined to share details of its plans for 43 000 ton ships and 45 000 long battleships. The foreign office issued a brief denial while naval officials met to keep Japan’s real intentions secret, stating no need to inform other nations.
Admiral William D Leahy told the naval committee the navy will address defense problems without foreign commitments and will not seek aid from other nations while Secretary Hull urged possible arms reduction and Japan's naval plans. Officials noted tentative plans to build 31 capital ships this year plus 10 already under construction, with U S and Britain signaling similar notes on treaty limits and escalating naval power. Roosevelt proposed a $9 billion naval program with two new battleships and start on two more ships this year.
Boston Hed 7 AP USDA report notes wool prices fluctuating as mills bid cautiously. Prices ranged from six to ten cents with some quality grades seeing steadier demand amid limited supply and shifting market sentiment.
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