This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
3
United States senate tabulated responses from numerous members on five questions about a soldier bonus, including cash payments, funding sources, currency, and government bonds. The table shows varied positions with many non-committal responses and a total tally indicating overall leanings.
Washington reports a large bloc in the House favors the soldiers bonus with votes on immediate cash payment veto override and funding options. The survey lists numerous Representatives with stands ranging from cash payments to bond issues, highlighting support and noncommittal positions among lawmakers.
Washington January 6 certificate holders may choose cash or hold certificates with accrued interest. A $1000 adjusted service certificate with two loans would pay $1255 if cashed January 1, 1946. If held, 3 percent annual interest accrues from enactment, with interest payable only when cashed.
Four speakers will address Sam Houston camp No. 45 Woodmen of the World at the annual banquet. The event starts at 8 pm Thursday at the original Mexican restaurant. Speakers include County Judge Frost Woodhull County Commissioner R F Uhr Berry Robertson and W O Church. The banquet follows the regular meeting at the Woodmen ball 622 East Houston Street.
Funeral services for Charles Augustus Tiner 58 who died at focal hospital early Thursday will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the South Side Christian church with Rev J D Armistead officiating. A San Antonio salesman he was a native of Lavernia and had lived in San Antonio for 15 years. He was a Woodmen of the World member. Surviving are his widow Mrs Lydia Tiner a daughter Mrs E P Ward sons E D and J L Tiner all of San Antonio and Dr G L Tiner of Fort Bliss brothers W H Tiner of San Marcos and Frank Tiner of Lavernia and sisters Mrs J L Rupert of Houston Mrs Hoomer S Hocker of Hollywood Calif and Mrs D A Gerpenter Mrs Thad Evins Mrs H R Currie and Mrs Doalette all of San Antonio.
More than 99,348 persons are employed on Works Progress Administration projects in Texas. Of these, 96,498 were former relief roll clients and about 200 were nonrelief workers. Additionally, 1,409 eligible workers have not yet been requisitioned for placement. Most are in Fort Worth and Waco districts, with 626 eligibles in San Antonio. There are 7,760 active WEA workers in this district.
A meeting of the West Side Improvement on Taxpayers league will be held at the International Institute at 7 p.m. Monday. Dr. Fectors will report on progress and measures of the district’s improvements, focusing on five key areas.
Rabbi Ephraim Frisch will preach on Heritage at the regular Temple Beth El services Friday evening. The service explores family and group traditions and what elements endure. Music includes pieces from A. W. Binder, with an anthem Seek Ye the Lord. December and January birthday parts will be noted at the monthly children's service Saturday at 10 30 a m.
Carl Head enlistment director and Rev. Neal Ellis pastor of Calvary Baptist church will speak at a city wide meeting at the Baptist Training union at 4 20 p m Friday at the First Baptist church They will discuss the recent South wide B T C workers conference held at Birmingham Carroll Hixson associate general director at the First Baptist church will eulogize the late William J L Tieper who held the office of city president for a record term
Versatile star Fred Bone, now starring in RKO Radio's The Farmer in the Net, began in show business by standing on his head of Lightwire and has spent 50 years in the theatre as an actor across many formats.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.