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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1932
Page
14
Cotton market notes show bid and offer terms for Liverpool loadings with middling and good middling grades. Prices cited include low middling around 4.81 and good middling near 6.51, with reference to ordinary and other grade valuations. Market chatter mentions vessel and trading activity though details are partially garbled.
A five member ski party was caught in a snow avalanche near Paradise Park on Saturday afternoon. Richard, a Washington University instructor, was overwhelmed and did not escape. His body was recovered and sent to Seattle for burial.
Alvin Owsley of Dallas states the League of Nations is already dead. He cites the failure to stop foreign entanglements and the lack of a united concerted effort. The remarks were made in Washington during a reception with the Washington committee near the Soldiers’ Armistice shaft.
Fort Worth police connected George Wehl, killed by officers early Saturday, to recent local robberies. Wehl’s body was confirmed dead in two shootouts at Waco and San Antonio. Wounded accomplice Gatling remains hospitalized and under identification. Suspect Jack Tate, seen in an automobile during the incident, was taken to Waco for questioning.
The York Times reports Governor Alfred E. Smith will pledge Massachusetts to back his bid and nominating delegates to the Democratic national convention. An official announcement on timing is expected this week.
Seid Feb 22 government party claimed a sweeping general election victory. Final returns show government with a large majority in the House of Representatives, opposition Minsekatapposition 149 seats, proletarians 5, and one other party. Government holds 136 seat lead.
In Bastrop Texas on February 22 Hart Jenkinis announced his policy for the office of center of Bastrop county. He is serving his seventh term as district clerk of Bastrop county. The report includes various commodity prices and market notes from San Antonio and other Texas locales.
A community ball to celebrate Washington birthday will be held Monday February 22. Prizes for best costumes total 43 and the event includes Mack Diamondswi and Runco co hon by Aux. The schedule mentions a 42 Mack Diamondswi dee ann Runco co hon by Aux on Wednesday February 30.
The Epsilon Alamo Nelphian chapter plans a Wednesday meeting at the J Anthony hotel with lectures on Dutch painting by Mrs Wil Rips and others covering Rembrandt and De Hooch. Sunnyside Bungalowday hosts prizes. Theta Sigma Phi and Madison Square Presbyterian anniversary plans. numerous clubs schedule meetings around Washington events and Parent Teacher associations.
Riverside Park school hosted a candle lighting ceremony for the national Founders’ Birthday with Pearl Matthews directing the program. Attendees included Mrs Birney and Mrs Hearst honor candles, plus a high school tea at Riverne attended by local PTA officers and guests from Riverside Park and Thomas Jefferson groups.
In Wakefield Virginia News of delegates Dr Sinclair Drawn reads from the family Bible a birth record for Charin Washington born two centuries ago at the spot now marked as his birthplace. The ceremony marks a historic commemoration in Washington’s birthplace scene.
Fragmented OCR list shows numerous personal names, affiliations, and terms like court, banes, incubab, and dismissals. Reads as a dense, garbled docket or notices page with mixed individuals such as C. Mariner, J. Kelly, Manuel Galleses, and Louise Zhirisy, alongside scattered courtroom actions and dates.
Market listings show varied goods with fruit and vegetable sections, prices per bushel and per pound, and numerous items across meat, dairy, and groceries. Multiple vendors, including local and regional names, advertise price points and product availability with details on weights and unit costs.
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