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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1930
Page
20
Broccoli at 2.30 a bushel reappears on the commission market amid steady Growers Row. Grapefruit slips to 3 and 4.60 a box while squash rises to 3 a bushel. Cabbage jumps to 0.50 a bushel and berries dip. tomatoes fall to 0.70. Eggs drop to 0.11 per dozen. poultry unchanged.
A dense list of produce and commodity quotes shows numerous fruits and vegetables with per unit or per bushel prices. Items include oranges, potatoes, tomatoes, beans, onions, peas, peppers, apples, grapes, and more from various markets with central figures like bushel prices and cents per pound. It references vendor terms, seasonal varieties, and miscellaneous notes on quality and weight across the listings.
Elizabeth Abren and Richard Wren were elected to the Hall of Fame in a school advisory contest at Main Avenue High School. The roster lists Reverle Smith Hester Juenenson Mary Filen Theeker Han od Lewis Al Sonse Rodriguez and others. officers include Richard Wren as president Elizabeth Alien as vice president Reverle Smith as secretary and treasurer Harold Lewis as sergeant at arms.
Retail Merchants will hold a state wide meeting schedule with four dates for spring approval. The session will be attended by directors of the state organization in Kan Antonio Montas and participants from Antonia. A fire caused damage at a nearby dwelling, with authorities declaring the origin undetermined and residents noting losses.
Local notices report retirements from hill country tours by Mr. and Mrs. Suden and Mrs Hanson. A violin recital by Martin Ebest at St Celurgy is noted with a performance by Abs Ebest and other soloists. Meetings include a county teachers’ session in the courthouse and Lak Waiton league planning at a Mexican restaurant. Classifieds mention visitors, fundraisers, and various professional arrivals in San Antonio.
Construction has begun on Kevih Texas Power Companys new office building in Main plans. Work is underway on the new SAG city hall brick and tile work started last week and is expected to finish by April 1. Architects have been named for the Bank Nav foundation tank building in New Braunfels with local firms selected. Building permits were 3149709 during the past year.
Fechet, born in San Antonio, is linked to a plan to keep Kelly Field as the site of the Advanced Flying School. He has led Kelly Field several times, served in Washington, and helped secure Randolph Field amid regional competition. Officers say he may return as chief of the air corps upon retirement of Maj. Gen. Patrick.
San Antonio livestock market shows varied results with cattle and calves changing hands across classifications. Notable figures include steer and heifer lots, bulls and yearlings, with price ranges reflecting medium and good quality grades and regional demand factors.
Wheat prices rallied as authorities signaled potential curtailment and demand abroad. Reports from the Federal Farm Board chairman Leach suggested overplanting risks. Antwerp shipments and U.S. No 2 hard wheat aided firmer tones. domestic futures showed gains amid mixed export data and Northwest buying. San Antonio prices listed for corn, oats, and wheat with varying bids.
A garbled report from Cenreal Power conference lists attendees and speakers. Names include Mise STN Yehnelae, Micat president, and various representatives such as Ming Plorende Billie af Oneras Mion Luelle Monre. The text quality obscures details and affiliations.
In Toledonie Tan The JP Missathorine Tienes, a housekeeper at the fiend shepherd baseh pastoral revidence, was found yesterday. Authorities believe she succumbed to a suspected parrot disease known as the parent disease.
The column previews today’s market with a cautious early take on rails and chemical stocks, noting yesterday’s oversold bear sweep and a rally driven by buying in key rails. It highlights speculation that broader groups may rise, cites favored issues for potential gains, and mentions expected price moves in various stocks and sectors.
In Manor Tan a notice states Hays County will hold a special court session at the Twentieth district. The docket includes fifteen cases set for examination while two civil matters and a hearing on a will are planned for January 20. Local officials urged attendance.
San Antonians finding themselves in Constantinople notice similarities between traffic regulations of the Western capital and Alamo City. The extension department of the chamber of commerce compiles the city's fire and sanitary ordinances for Constantinople's engineering bureau. Howell Jones seeks the ordinances from the Washington Department of Commerce. results to be sent by Jones.
Cotton opened weak in New Orleans due to additional January natives, with prices dipping to 17.02 for January and lower for March and May before firming as notices were halted. New York trades showed initial declines then a recovery to near yesterday's close as selling abated and covering rose amid activity by local and commission house buyers. The scene in Liverpool mirrored steady spot demand with futures modestly higher, while police moved the gallery at Ann Antoinette headquarters to larger quarters for updated equipment and expanded operations.
A garbled stock and bond price listing from San Antonio shows various securities with fluctuating quotes and pegs to local traders. Names like Tex Biws, Smith Bros, and Turner appear among fragments, indicating a periodical market summary with bids, asks, and sample notes on offers and accruals.
Washington January reports postwar army orders listing Brig. Gen Rivers Inspector General retirement and multiple officers reassigned or detailed to posts in Aberdeen Proving Ground Washington Fort Sill Philippines Hawaii and Detroit. The list includes Majors Blackmere Kerr shifts, Captains Shanven and McAnniel, Lieutenants Hinton and Carpenter, among others. The piece also notes a Vienna court ceremony and royalty events with limited readable details.
Leo the celebrated Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer lion arrives in San Antonio to meet motion picture fans. He will tour theaters and landmarks Saturday through Monday, with open house at the Reo Motor Car Company. He plans a world tour continuing to Europe and other continents after the U.S. trip.
Thirty representatives of fruit and vegetable associations met with the Farm Board in Washington to discuss forming a national community organization. The talks focused on feasibility and potential coordination among producers and cooperatives.
In Oklahoma the aviators dispatched by air relief drop provisions to local birds unable to forage due to a harsh crust of Troenna. The effort occurred in the Okmulgee area as part of a historical relief classified effort amid severe winter shortages.
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