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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1936

Page

10

Canadian Cold Wave Grips U S With Arctic Chill

A new cold wave from Canada grips the Midwest and Northeast. Temperatures plummet 20 to 30 degrees below normal as a zero line drifts south across Nebraska and Iowa. Snow and icy roads complicate travel from the Dakotas to Michigan while coal shipments ease shortages in Town and Cedar Canyon reports a lone 465 year old inhabitant perishes.

Cmicago Canada Lodry Rockies New England Nebraska Michigan Iowa Chicago North Middle West South Dakota Cedar Canyon Waten

Centennial Trees Planned for Anlwao Downtown Parks

City council approved planting Centennial pecan trees in Travpark and at Alamo and Main Plazas. Two trees per site will be donated by the Bexar County Pecan Growers Association with park staff handling planting before month’s end. Educational value and honoring local heroes cited. committee chair T H Ridgewas leads supervising group. Pecans also to be distributed to the city orphanages.

Anlwao Travpark Alamo Bexar County Pecan Growers’ Association Park Department San Antonio T. H. Ridgewas Td, Gobbs Henry Steingruber A. P. Heinen D. D. Heinen Henry Lamm Fred C. Goetht Clinton G. Brown Association Chy Orphanagrs

Bert Wheeler's Wife Wins Divorce In Uncontested Case

Los Angeles February 2 An uncontested divorce decree was granted to Bernice S Wheeler wife of the street comedian Bert Wheeler The couple wed in 1931 after six years of marriage she receives custody of Patricia their daughter The husband and wife had a property settlement in Hawaii where he presently resides Also mentions Sam Austin and a separate note on the California state highway commission recommendation regarding a causeway project across the Gulf area

Bert Wheeler Los Angeles Bernice S. Wheelus Hert Wheeler Chunky Hall Wheeler Woolsey Wheeler Iife Als Said Eugtods Patricia Qeter Honolua Hivite Jomier

New York Tax Study on State and City Tax Shares

A Merchants' Association report analyzes New York state's and New York City's shares of federal taxes. It notes state tax receipts for 1935, shifts in stock transfers and personal income taxes, and total state taxes of about 672 million dollars of 3.3 billion collected nationwide.

Merchants' Association New York Clip New York State New York City

Grain Market Report and Prices in San Antonio

Grain market notes from San Antonio on February 20 1958 discuss export prospects due to French government export restraints and anticipated better domestic demand for flour. Corn and oats see heavy feeding, with provisions down and buyers active. Local prices listed for corn yellow shelled Milo and other grains, showing varied bids and prices for No 3 Johnson gray and other lots.

Lodis Leward Pranre Europe Canada Chicago Geseip Mi Iwrs San Antonio Fan Antonio

Cotton Market Dull and Steady in February Trade

The Cotton Market balance remained quiet and steady as February closing bids showed minor shifts. Prices for prompt delivery slipped slightly while near months posted modest gains in limited trading, with Liverpool prices markedly lower than earlier, and ongoing uncertainty shadowing futures as March contracts lagged behind earlier levels.

Sewen Wade Worhington Sorenwen and Wroand Ise Brerinos

Global Money Markets Bulletin From New York and London

The report lists currencies, rates, and bonds across nations. It references Great Britain France Belgium Sweden and other markets with figures and demand notes, including francs and pounds, alongside gold and silver quotes and rates in multiple currencies. It notes London and New York exchanges with figures for bonds, bills, and prices, reflecting a broad snapshot of 20th century money movements.

Pontos Erctiange New York Great Britain France Gables Fyllaus Sweden Rae Rae FY Aland Gwitver Brasil Shanshai AZ Hongkong Miralen City Bam Montreal

Director to Aid in War Risk Cases in Texas

Will Brarésce, director of the bureau of war risk insurance in the Department of Justice in Washington, will arrive in San Antonio Thursday to testify as government representative in war risk insurance cases in Federal District Court. William Allen of Washington arrives Wednesday to replace To Be Weld, of Scatter, as government representative. he will return to Beatle.

Will Brarésce Buresu Department of — Justice Washington San Antonio Federal District Court Willian Allen Washbreton San Axtonn Tor BeWnllt Scatter Jas Mior Wise Castilleé Waeo Marels

Veteran Printer Dies in Mexico City Death of Ariba Lote Merperrai

In Mexico City the veteran printer Ariba Lote Merperrai died after a fall at street BAT. Survived by his widow and children, the report notes his long service in printing houses and a noted career in Men Leo and Gipno districts.

Mexico City Ariba Lote Merperrai Leo Yur Wat

Child Dies in Stove Explosion After Burns

Dallas report details a fatal incident where a stove explosion caused severe burns to a child. The blaze occurred at 716 Nolan Street, with the child's mother Mrs Viter Pierce present. Local authorities were notified and the case is under investigation.

Dallas Marty Margaret Pretec Glad Carle To Bens Kerasine Viter Pierce

Rotarians to Hear Stratosphere Ace Capt Orville Anderson

Rotarians will hear Captain Orville Anderson, famed stratosphere ace, discuss his record setting flights at a Friday meeting at the SS Anthony hotel. The event, chaired by Johnny Bend, aims to inspire with insights from aviation history and bold exploration.

Stratosphere Orville Anderson Ats Recring Lian Bae Antonin Holsty Rink SS Anthony Hotel Friay Aton Johnny Bend Ail the Chaieman

Cotton Spinning Output Rises in January Census Report

Washington reports January figures from the census bureau show a 117.9 percent activity level in cotton spinning spindles, with 230,508 active spindles at some point during the month. December had 49,355,644 spindle hours. January totals reach over 713 billion spindle hours across the industry. Active spindle hours and averages per spindle are broken out by region and state, noting gains in cotton-growing areas and varied activity across states such as Alabama, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Washington, DC Census Bureau Suzie Annary Alomar Groreie Miestenland Phot Caroling Npne

Stock Market Ends Unsteady on Mixed Earnings and Steel Rally

New York stocks opened hesitantly with mixed results as a late rally in is steel group and utilities gave way to profit taking. Major gains came from Union Pacific Northern Pacific and General Motors while United Aircraft and Continental Can fell back. Analysts noted continued strength in fiscal reports and hopes for higher 1948 labor output as heating demand influenced industrial outlook.

New York Union Pacific Pennsylvania Northern Pacifc Central Ameri Cen Telephone North” American Silidaten Gas Curesier Nash General Motors Marshall Veld Continental Banking U.S Steel Johnsonville Standard Oil of New Jersey Douglas United Aircraft Loews AgEis Phelps Wedge Continental la Dem

Wall Street Briefs and Market Notes From February Week

Weekly Wall Street notes report US motor fuel demand rising toward 414.3 million barrels and sugar production figures for January. A 3 percent preferred stock share price adjustment is filed with the SEC, with Beltinge-Sand iron project meeting adjourned due to scheduling issues and defective date statements.

Station Hospital Busy With Ephemeral Illnesses At Port Sam Stadls

The report shows about 240 cases linked to mumps at Station Hospital Port Sam Stadls after a peak of 882 on Tuesday. Respiratory diseases total 63 patients, 15 from tinyups and 12 from German measles. Sixty respiratory cases, two mumps, and five German measles are from the COC. Other patients were regular army personnel from around San Antonio, with a few cases of phenyl red Gerelopra.

Station Hospital Auong Port Sam Stadls_ for COC Arcind

Italo German talks reshape Italian diplomacy in 1954

Reports from German circles say Hitler is driving Italo German diplomatic exchanges to forge a common stance on the League of Nations sanctions over Ethiopia. Mussolini and Franco British military conversations are noted as influencing efforts to stabilize Austrian and Hungarian alignments and counteract isolation.

Mwe Rome Adolf Hitler Mussolini Hiller Europe Mary League of Nations Ethiopia Thie League France Austria Hitler Italy Tr Duce Germany Haly Rowe Britain

City approves bond counsel fee and WPA project payments

City commissioners voted Thursday to appropriate 339 for Mehl, Taom pon, Wood and Hoffigen, New York bond attorneys, who advised on a 450000 city improvement bond issue. They also approved 176 to pay Rodgers and Stewart for curb and sidewalk work on the WPA project on South Zarramora Street and 176 to cover physical examinations for police applicants.

Taompon WPA Zarramora Street C. A Holshouser Sire Ang

Chicago Poultry and Produce Prices Report

Chicago market notes show mixed poultry prices with live hens up to 23 cents per pound for over six pounds, White Rock spring and other broilers listed, dressed fowl steady, and eggs and butter receipts indicating modest gains and steady markets in New York and Providence. The report also references soy and grain receipts, with general price stability across commodities.

White Rock New York Tres Rennim

San Antonio Livestock Market Receipts Steady Amid Mostly Plain Offerings

On Thursday San Antonio market receipts were light with cattle mainly plain and steady, short fed steers and yearlings in small lots, calves and cows active but mixed, hogs steady to firm with several weight classes selling between 8.25 and 10.00, while feeder calves and bulls showed varied demand. Fort Worth and Kansas City reports echoed softer tone and uneven demand across cattle hogs and lambs, with 2,100 to 2,600 cattle and similar hog volumes noted.

San Antonio Culler Low Cutler Howes Texan Mather Nents Fort Worth Bart Worth Aalyas Shore Wellere Feeder Fame Shmys Kansas City USDAI Hutchee Vemlers J .East ST. Lowes Til Ap-Usda Los Ina Calvus Chicago Fen Mockérn Edo ArMynd Aleady

Mother and Two Sons Die in House Fire

Tragedy at Hicks Ferry in Wilkes-Barre as a mother aged 33 and her two sons perish in a fourth floor blaze. Fire officials report a swift spread trapping the trio as neighbors tried to assist. The names listed include Mrs Micharlints and two sons, with inquiries ongoing into a possible cause.

Wilkes-Barre Hicks Feery Omire Micharlints John Chach

Alamo land deal talks stall purchase talks in Austin

Claude Teer of the Texas Board of Control met San Antonio representatives on acquiring the Alamo area property. About 250 000 dollars remained in the pool, but negotiators had not reached a price agreement. The Catholic Women's Association ground behind the Alamo building was discussed for 75 000 dollars, awaiting association approval. The rest of the parcels owned by the city Prokandts and Cherokee Realty were judged attainable by Beretta’s group. E J Altgeli joined the San Antonio delegation in Austin to push the purchase with state funds and federal support debated by the Birkhead committee as to whether to proceed with the Alamo site.

Claude Teer Chstoman Texas Board of Control Austin San Antonians Alamo J. K. Berelts Oral Benker Prines Saynne Alamo Hieck Ang Cathole Women's Association James R. Dhyis Cathole Women Prokandts Cherokee Realty Company Beretta E. J. Altgeli Commission Ee General Texas Centenial San Antonitins Birkhead Group Aliio Birkhead Allgelt State Board of Control

Market Report From Texas Vegetable Prices And Eviction Notice

A fragmentary wholesale market report lists fruits and vegetables with Texas origins, including cabbage, celery, potatoes and spinach with Texas and New York mentions, followed by a stray eviction notice involving Mrs. Murray served by U.S. Marshal J. Mack Wood. The text references weather impacts, car arrivals on track, and a bombing concern near Cincinnati.

Brata Departmenta Erloula Texas Flern Canhage Tewily Gomes Aleady New York Slendy Pixtern Yrendy Washington Market Vale Savy Cera Cara Mari Texas Bashels Savoy New Yorks Chicago G. & Murray Kelly Earer Lena Sironene J. Mack Wood Murray Wood Proparty Maranal U.S. Dictrich W. RB Smith

Aviation Boulevard Name Change Approved By City

City commissioners voted Thursday to rename Aviation Boulevard and Taft Boulevard to South Zarsamora Street as part of an ordinance change. The action was approved on a first reading with a subsequent vote expected after public input.

Aviation Boulevard Thursiay Taft Boulevard Zarsamora Warne

Dollar market steadies in London and Paris rates dip

The dollar steadied in London trading at 1.60 14 46 to the pound, close to New York overnight. The French franc weakened to 74.70 per pound, easing from 74.75 yesterday. In Paris the U S dollar closed at a similar level in foreign exchange, with the Paris market reflecting a small decline from New York.

London Fapi Tur Sten Uul United States New York

Anecdotal Earnings Report From Allegheny Steel Plant

New York Feb 20 AM Ale theny Steel company Will plants 1 Pennsylvania today reported 918 net income of $151,454 after taxex and other cherget equal to $180 a com mon share. Compased with $535,027 or 0 a share in 3524.

New York Aletheny Steel Company Pennsylvania

Foreign Markets Drift in Mixed London and Paris Trade

London stock market showed uneven activity on February 21 as settlement delays and profit taking influenced shares. Armaments and franc transactions eased while some issues recovered from earlier weakness. Paris prices defied broader declines with selective gains amid cautious trading.

London Ulster Stock Exchange Herm Adretalc Gasuen Iereeutar

Texas Crate Market Moves Amid Mixed Card Arrivals

A scrambled Texas cargo scene reports mixed crate and half crate prices with spot movements across New York Chicago Philadelphia Detroit and Pittsburgh. Traders note firmer and weaker segments as several carloads arrive and refuse a unified trend.

Boston Wool Market Quiet Amid Limited Offers

Trade was very quiet on damnsile wools in Heston as limited stacks price around 4 dollars were offered. Spot Overstock and South America wool demand was moderate at prices already paid last week. A private concern cited a strong demand for merino wool and linen products from American buyers.

Boston

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