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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1931

Page

15

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Banquet Held

A San Marcos Baptist church banquet drew about 150 attendees despite heavy rain. Speakers included Col. J. E. Franklin, Ed Busch, and University President King Vision. The secretary Grulie Wabhir presented the annual report, eight organizational goals were reviewed, and new directors were announced along with an amendment to the constitution adding mayor J. R. Wilhelm and Counts Juder as members.

San Marcos Jac San Maren Ritie Xeos Ferre Galurrol Urademr Ron Marcos Chamber of Commerce Col J. E. Franklin Baptist Tesders L. L Bailey Mracade Chember of Commerce Trenham Grounters Morris Dow Lullaz Fred Bearndon San Antonin Ed Busch Chamber of Commerce Savy Marcos Chamber of Commerce Gruile Wabhir Praice Walker Chamber of Com: Awree Professor Sfeaken King Vision Southwestern «Co Aniversity Ofws Banguet San Marcyr Baptist Academy Orchestra Mra Tescoe Heuker J. Ward Braodstetter Stuhin H. Grady Harlan Hooker Calamittre

San Marcos Farm Loan Body Elects Officers

At a recent San Marcos National Farm Loan meeting officers were elected: T. Withelet president, D. Basldosm treasurer, C. Wade secretary-treasurer. Directors named were W. C. Richards, D. Kenney, C. C. Wade, J. Wilhelm, and Lee Doualdton. Other stockholders present included W. G. Baker, W. Martindale, and J. L. Goforth. Secretary-treasurer reported outstanding bonds of 797,400 dollars, plus legal costs, reserve and surplus totals.

SAN Marcos Isc San Marcos National Farm Loan Associacis Tt. Withelet Bee Doasldosm C. Wade cereiasy-Ireasurer W. C. Richards de. T. Kenney C. C. Wade Jt. Wilhelm Lee Doualdton WG. Baker WW. Martindale J. L._Goforth

Henry C Cole to be Buried in Boerne Cemetery

The body of Henry C Cole 52 who died at Potert Sunday will be taken to Boerne Thursday noon for funeral services under the Cole family cemetery. The ler terne Delsey will officiate. Cole was a native of San Antonio and survived by his widow Elisha Cole of San Antonio his father and mother Mr and Mrs Charles Cole of Potert three brothers George and Albert of San Antonio and William Cole of Kenmnets two sisters Mrs Della Garne of San Antonio and Miss Elsoche Cole of Po i

Henry C. Cole Boerne C. Cole Potert Cole Terne Delsey San Antonia Eselsa Cole Sen Antonia Charles II Cale George Albert William Cole Kenmnets Della Garne Sen Anetop Elsoche Cole Po+ i

Pearsall Chamber Re elects Field as Leader

Pearsall chamber members reelected Field as president at the annual meeting. Tesae Jan. 19. Dobn FE, Field, for the past year, was reelected president. John J. Little was named first vice president. Other officers and directors include G. Snodurs, Sohn B. Field, J Little, RT Berntort, Ford Weed, C. Hedge, F. Mastic, W. Tyner, J. RK Metcar, and N. OAL Vunt as secretary-treasurer.

RT Berntort Ror Weed Ford C. W. Hedge Mastic F. W. Howard Dither de ¥iLins W. J. Tyner J. RK Metcar N. Oal Vunt Treceover Wave Bis Annual Tere

Poultry-Produce YORE KAGE and City Ledger Notes

Fragmentary rural and urban market items outline poultry and produce pricing. Mentions Chicago Macy, Melbte, and various vendors, with scattered figures and locations. Indicates market activity in newspapers, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.

Duel leaves former Mexican rebel leader dead in Texcoco

In Texcoco, a June 1 2 duel ends the life of former Revolt leader Luis Coron, a veteran participant who returned to his homeland and was shot during the annual village event near Los Reses. Both sides opened fire. Ceron wounded Artiel, who died soon after.

Mexico Texcuco Mex Alice Atriela Fred Gud Ceron Artitn

Rain affects truck growing areas across Texas

The January 11 to 17 period saw rains benefit Texas truck growing districts, though some drier regions faced crop losses. The USDA reports generally favorable conditions with average statewide temperatures below normal and no extreme heat. Central Texas noted good forecast for spring forestry and planting plans.

Jon Texas Bureau of Agitcultural Economics Unard States Department of Merieniture

Cotton Market Eyew Orleans and Liverpool Reports

In New Orleans trading, cotton stayed quiet with limited activity and slight declines from prior close as buyers hesitated and sellers steadied. Liverpool quotations show modest firmness in tone with ordinary grades and 4,000 plus bales in circulation amid steady to firmer tendencies.

Funeral Tuesday for Mrs Le Gros

Funeral services are planned Tuesday for Mrs Le Gros. The rites will be held at Mission Park and will include remarks by Dr Hill and others. She is survived by six sons, several daughters, and numerous relatives including Mrs Wrightmith and Mrs Gres of Houston.

Terviere Catherine Tsabel Feon Mission Park Mes Letirag Fot Rere Memier Dimes Wrightmith Tle Paul Fes Gres Houston Steve Mewid Mousios EL AL Etlur Adilicks Weson

Court Prosecution Confusion In Omitted Details

Fragmentary OCR notes show a court scene with an interrupted exchange about a defendant named Darie and a prosecutor misstep. The text is garbled but hints at a discussion of guilt or innocence and an unresolved matter. Names and exact date remain unclear due to damaged source text.

City Borrows 78 Election Boxes

A local government reports borrowing 78 election boxes for upcoming balloting. The measure underlines new administrative arrangements and the need to secure the boxes for civil service election duties.

City

INAUGURATION OF STERLING TO BE HELD TUESDAY

Sterling will assume Texas governorship at noon with a formal oath by Justice C. M. Gurfront using a century old Bible. An estimated crowd of 1 000 to 20 000 is expected. Rangers, patrols, and local police will guard Capitol grounds with ceremonies planned inside if rain occurs.

S. Sterling Texas Oretelpct Sterling Lee Ne Boryom Bidle Cikiol C. M. Gurfront Republic of Teas Eleet Sterling Edgar Bi Wilt Treatensar Wivercorelect Harry Miller State Highway Patrol Austin Police Department National ‘Guardsmen Ihe Travis Sheriffs Department Sre Das Capitol Grounds Capitol

Grain Market Outlook for Chicago and World Prices

Grain market notes from Chicago point to a downward start as weather and winter conditions weigh on sentiment. Wheat quotations at Liverpool and domestic prices show declines while mixed signals from exports and futures hint at cautious trading ahead.

Chicago Liversaul Arpentina Australa Cenla Gorn Sheena CechAd

Upshaw Attacks Prohibition Wets at Travis Park Church

Former Georgia congressman W J Upshaw denounces wet supporters and praises enforcement of the national prohibition act. He calls for patriots to aid in enforcing the law as editors and politicians face criticism from metropolitan editors. A contest will judge student compositions on his speech with prizes of $10 and $3.

W. J. Upshaw Georgia Travis Park Church Wesnen TE Raycheon Anti-Galgun League Upsiege Sheppard Upshaw Trias Wosk.reus MA. Cititders Treas Toral High Rebel J, MM. Glass Ons

Livestock Auction Barrage Mixed Prices in Market Report

A garbled livestock market listing from Antanto Livestock Farm Era recaps mixed bids for cattle calves hogs and sheep. Prices range with vealers near 5.00 and feeders around 4.95 while sheep and lambs show varied figures. indicates a broad, unsettled trading day with dozens of odd entries and currency marks.

Grain Judging Course Planned in Seguin February 2

Seguin hosts an all day grain judging school February 2 in the city school auditorium. The session is organized by the federal grain judging department with A and M college extension agents and Guadalupe County grain dealers. Shanley and assistants will attend from San Antonio. B A Miller and Reppert will join from College Station.

Agronomst Fy Re Reppert Entormblogist College Station

LIST CHANGES ON 9 A MART

Price shifts across items include lettuce 55 cents, cornmeal 3 50, beans 2 a bushel, spinach size, peppers 2 a bushel, cheese up from 34.75 to 45.68, peas 2 a crate, eggs steady at 8 a crate, poultry and dairy sections noted as mixed. Market summaries reflect general price movement with several items rising and some holding steady.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables at Market Prices

Market list shows wide variety of produce with prices per unit: oranges at 1.35 per dozen, grapefruits near 1.60 per bushel, apples assorted up to 42.56 to 3276 for certain varieties, cabbage, onions, and potatoes priced by unit or bushel, peaches and peaches related items, pecans and dried fruits, and tomatoes listed per bushel or dozen. Specific items include Jonathan apples, Winesap apples, cranberries, eggplants, and citrus varieties with various weights and pack sizes.

Geren Gabbage Busmen Suceniee MPM Govlinen MTR Sean Beit Buebet Maileles Ern Upinach Bachel Cealy Ratan Cena Fem Almenos Polina Jonathan Ibs Dales Breilel Uried Bliwerte Gerrece Frohn Brianch Hatta Texas Tapser California

Poultry and Dairy Prices Noted in Market Gleanings

Market notes show poultry prices for fryers ranging from 13 to 26 cents with bids in the 15 to 26 cent area. Dairy products list various prices including butter at 33 cents per pound and milk at different rates.

Money and Metals Market Dates in London and Kansas City

Fragmented finance notes reference Mexican money market activity, London metals prices, and Kansas City provisions. Names and figures are incomplete but indicate trading updates and regional price movements across currencies and commodities.

Niagara Falls Slides Change Famous Cataract Appearance

A Niagara Falls report describes a landslide altering the Horseshoe Falls near Goat Island, with about 300 feet of rock moved and a widening of the gap toward Luna Island. University of Buffalo geologist Br Reginald Peg notes winter weather and ice-induced cracks as contributing factors.

Sagara Falls N. 3 Tay Horseshoe Goat Island Caundimn Luna Reginald H. Peg University’ of Buffalo Pali

Pedestrians Hit by Autos Injure Several on City Streets

Three pedestrians were injured Monday by automobiles and transported to hospitals, with others treated at the scene. Victims include Slamiy Burnell 45 of 415 JM sacer street and Ernest Webschlegel 10 of 227 Wal an avenur both listed in serious or minor condition. Adela de Rosa 50 Motororo street and two men struck on a bridge near Pleasen tonsonson were also hurt. Police reports cite a hit-and-run driver near Novalites aleet and a collision on Laredo as Lombrano streets.

Slamiy] Burnell JM. Sacer Street Rng el Pasko San Ducinto Treet Ernest Webschlegel Wal Troberd Fireen Tilian Carrera South Brazos Pater Robert B. Green Hospital Micelieto Flores Callixian Fibelleto Adela de Rosa Laredo Pleasentonson Eliza Peng French Place Seiveel Martines North Flores Bireels

Gagle Works on Exchange

New York Jan 16 As Christian Keenve Dingle former football coach at Mississinni A M and lately major with the New York G panty has turned his talents to the stock market. The Louisid redhead has crepe the employ of Richaris and company on Wall Street as a floor clerk sending messages from the home office through a field of perupiting trailers on the block exchange floor to representatives of his own bra. Cade a new joble eased one of Wall Street best stating eppinia op the GHonneiak ladder. Many stock exchange members started their careers in almost positions.

New York Christian Keenve Dingle Red Rover Army Lickfield Mississinni A New York G Stoe Loulkisud Bas Richaris and Company Ralf Street Tess Cade

Broken Whiskey Bottle Incident Leads to Fine

The report details a man Gulf fined one dollar after a patrolman testified he broke a whiskey bottle on the street in Houston and Flores. The incident involved arrests and drinking offenses, with Judge A. J. Mate reducing another charge.

Gulf Wenderson Houston Flores A. J. Mate

Workman Survives 30 Foot Fall at Unnamed Site

A Workman escaped serious injury after plunging about 30 feet from a scaffold or xeuffet while at a facility described by garbled text. The incident occurred near Bilrop Taylor and nearby locations including a mine and factory area. Authorities and witnesses reported the man was conscious and receiving treatment as emergency crews responded.

Xeuffet Bilrop Taylor Ceecivenl Andy Zareaniare Colehth Reyorlel

Pearsall Students Visit 8. A. VRARBALD and Chamber Event

Pearsall students travel with local officials and Pearsall chamber of commerce to a regional event. Participants include Patrick Felia and Ne Sint among others. The trip aims to foster cultural exchange and community ties.

Pearsall A. Vrarbald Atinlerney Willers Vatrick Fela Sint Derreiter Pearall Chamber of Commerce

City Sets Aside Cash to Pay Off Two Notes

City appropriation of funds totals 50 000 to pay notes against the general fund. Amounts include 10 031.23 toward a first note and 12 564.24 for a second payment from merchant bills. Other expenditures cover services, refunds, and band events as city officials approve funding and reimbursements.

Hue Kolkorg Smith Anil Eily Jt EL Cleistensen Oun

Hope for Cure of Deafness in Berkeley Research

In Berkeley California Dr Moritz Weber of the University of California reports findings from skull bone studies on deafness. He suggests a diseased state may underlie cases and that future research could identify the cause and enable prevention or treatment in humans and animals.

Berkeley Calif Dan Moetiz Weber Shooter Foundation University of California Weber

Brennan Criticizes Mellon Stand at Legion Convention

In Denton Texas on January 10 Hal Brennan state commander of the American Legion denounced Autre Mellon secretary of the lensors for opposing Tropesat 10 peer former eeevier men in unjust compensation certificates. A resolution endorsing similar action was adopted and sent to Congress members. Gainesville was picked as next district meeting site for March.

Denton Texas Autre Mellon Lensors Eeevier Hal Brennan American Legion Iesion Guinesville Maz

Carrie Catt Opens Peace Conference at Washington

Carrie Catt opens the fifth annual peace conference in Washington DC, urging that competition in armament is the chief cause of war and calling disarmament the higher path. The gathering includes eleven women’s organizations.

Carrie Catt Washington DT. C Carle Chapman Catt Aifth Min Catt

7000 Letters Are Mailed in Drive for Red Cross

A local Red Cross campaign sent seven thousand letters seeking aid for drought relief. Albert O. Measles, the party secretary, disclosed after a meeting with Red Cross officials, city and county officers, and club representatives that plans include a broader effort in the state. The drive aims to raise three million dollars for relief work and publicity announcements are expected to follow.

Red Cross Ile Pare Texas Albert O. Measles Parenter Secretaer Adid Brannlenal

City to Prepare New Ball Courts

City officials announce preparations for new basketball courts to replace aging facilities. One site is the market area, another at Thrackenrlitze Park. work aims to provide better recreation spaces for residents.

Aivlitional Cominluaianer Daech Rubinla

Solons in Capone graft link exposed in raid

Chicago January raid sparks panic as prosecutors seize records from the Rex hotel showing ties among politicians, police, and officials in a sprawling graft ring tied to liquor and gambling. Al Capone alleged figures and hotel operator Denns The Duke are named amid seized money, weapons, and payoff ledgers.

Chicago Attore Valuz

Seek to save 2 witnesses in Chicago execution case

In Chicago on January 19, Frank B. Bell and Richard Sullivan faced death by electric chair scheduled for February 14 for the murder of Tribune reporter. The men allegedly attempted to use two witnesses to prove perpetrators did not kill the victim, as Patrick Robie dismissed their statements.

Chicago T Batray Ry Taucant T Tingle Patrick Robie Farney

Egypt Topic Of Open Forum At Local High School

Dr T J Bounganitt of Los Angeles arrives to speak on Egypt and the dawn of civilization at an Open Forum in Main Avenue High School auditorium. He notes ancient inventions predated modern chains and postal systems, with a later lecture by Dr Staumaardt expected on the same theme.

Nabre Kgs Ti. J. Bounganitt Los Angeles Main Avenue High School Auditoriun Staumaardt Egypt

Brooks Dismissal at Missouri Back in News Spotlight

Brooks dismissal at the University of Missouri drew renewed attention after a conference with the governor at Jefferson City. Clive Tyr Brooks was previously head of the university and associated schools, but the action followed an internal review and leadership changes amid ongoing debates about governance.

Brooks Missouri Cosma Mona Jefferson Clive Tyr. Brooks Waa Universits Trannes Deeny Willigars School of Fitenalivin Aitier

Parental Study Group to Meet in Local District

The Parental Study Group will meet this week to discuss school concerns and community involvement. The session will be led by facilitator Stine Tugatte Themsn and followed by a brief Q and A.

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