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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

8

Texas Inauguration Sets Tone for New Session

Texas Governor Alfred and Lieutenant Governor Woodall were sworn in after a late inauguration, with the session opening amid a crowded agenda. Ernest Thompson and Extawed Clark took new terms in adjacent offices as the legislature faces hundreds of proposals, including land oil plans and a shift to unicameral governance.

Austin Jun Texas Jams Alfred Goveror Waller Woodall Walt Ernest O. Thomppson Railroad Commission Clark Allnxt Thompson Terri Lon A. Smith Beores Albhoug Lody Texas A Mf Colley Colege Pradiats University of Texas A. P. Cogle Waco Lesub Gleburne

Pope Sinking Rapidly in Vatican City

A Vatican source said Pope Pius XI was sinking and suffering pain and sleep loss. Officials reported his condition worsening with calls to strength and hope fading as Dr. Aminta Milan treated him with sedatives.

Vatican City Vatican Phil XI Boure Aminta Milan Savn Papal Taranga

San Antonians Get College Honors

San Antonio students at Schreiner Institute and Brackenridge High School earned recognition on college and high school honor lists. Among them were Georre Staples with an 87 average, a Schreiner freshman, and Tonynie Hull, Brackenridge graduate, with top averages and honors.

San Antonians Sweetal Rerrville Jen Schreis Institute Georre Staples Wee Prade Bei Tappan Wonorrel Tonynie Hull Brackenridge High Schow Lickey South Say

Tenseness Prevails in Garment Strike Action

Dallas reports tense atmosphere at Enterivusional Garment Workers union HQ as pickets clash with strikebreakers at a plant, violence sparks a halt to operations for the day while the owner vows to keep work ongoing amid lingering tensions and amid chaotic scenes.

Dallas AYSI Toryn- Tess 5 Garment Workers Union

Grain Market Advances Amid Mixed Chicago Wheat Signals

Grain prices in Chicago rose on a day of tentative gains as Liverpool selling and a firmer domestic demand mix influenced futures. Reports from San Antonio and Argen­tina suggested renewed buying interest abroad, while local hedging and price adjustments offset speculative highs.

Dollar Markets Tone Hints At Quiet End To Week

AP reports subdued trading in the financial markets as investors await key indicators. Market observers note tentative activity and small movements, with the dollar marginally firm amid caution before major data releases.

Doctors Rear Opec Sets Med Assembly in San Antonio

Dozens of specialists from top universities prepare for the international medical gathering in San Antonio. Notable figures include Dr. Fred J. Tausty of Washington University, Dr. M. T. Finley of Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Albert M. Savil of Mayo Clinic as the Torturers prepare for dozens of sectional meetings and clinical conferences starting Tuesday with registration opening.

International Ostgranate Medical Assembly San Antonio Fred J. Tausty Washington University St. Louis M. T. Finley John Hopkins University Balthayre Albert M. Savil Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Money and Metals Foreige Exchange in New York

Foreign exchange data from New York shows varied rates for currencies and metals. The report lists British and continental currencies, precious metals prices, and bank rates with multiple figures and conversions, reflecting market conditions on January 2.

Market Pulse Sharpens After Front-Page Address

New York stocks rose early on June 20 paced by gains in major groups as investors reacted to a presidential address. Bonds showed mixed results while utilities and industrials led advances. Chrysler General Motors and Goodyear among favored issues. Oil activity strengthened with refinery output up though overall demand remained cautious.

New York Rartons Stools Rabbers Spesnikles Inhor Mnat Wallatreel Observera Setlemwat Briges Detroit General Motore Washington Sharasa Chryler General Motors Buges Mfg Studebaker Western Union Weslivehouge DuPont General Electric Southern Pacific Northern Pacific American Telephone New York Telephone Company Duce Internat

Army Private 1st Class James Coleman Found Dead

An Army private first class and airplane mechanic James vd Coleman, 33 years in the Sixty First squadron at Kelly Field, was found dead Wednesday morning in the center of Walton and Garland avenues. Officials said he was on an overnight assignment and died of natural causes likely apoplexy after a long Army career since 1927. An earlier belief of a hit and run was abandoned after doctors at Robert B Green Hospital concluded death from natural causes.

Walton Garland Ave- Dhe James Vd. Coleman Kelly Lield Pulica Coleman Kellyfeld Rochdl Robert B. Green Hospital Oliver Wilty

Estranged Wife Slain by Husband in Wyoming Town

In Worland Wyoming Henry 24 shot and killed his estranged wife Marie 18 and wounded her mother Tike Michael 60 and another woman. Authorities said the incident occurred after a family dispute and left three injured.

Worland Roonts Henry ‘Atesch Marie Tike Michael Hia Motier Hiden Uren

Illustrated talk on Con trast of Panama by missionary

An illustrated lecture titled Con trast of Panama will be given by Jimes Vo Riad of EVENIBEIEStt mission. It is scheduled for 7:30 pm at the McKinsey Avenue Methodist Church in Baxsas, with Westnestiy invited.

Panama Jimes Vo Riad Evenibeiestt Gry Lo Central Ameren McKinsey Ave Mit Methoaist Church

San Antonio Livestock Market Mixed as Prices Hold Steady

Livestock market notes from San Antonio report cattle and calves steady to weak with calves down about 25 cents. Receipts include 490 cattle and 400 calves with mixed demand. good grades sold firm, heavier bulls and heavy weight steers mixed, hogs and sheep varied. Texas and Chicago markets show price movement across classes.

SAR Antonio Livertoor Bederal-Stite Market News Service San Antonio Wedilea- Say Bansas Evrid Bald Igher Chicago Jah Louurewinl ST. Lowes Hulk

Poultry and Produce Prices in New York and Chicago

A garbled OCR summary lists prices and receipts for poultry produce and dairy items in New York and Chicago markets. It mentions butter receipts, cheese stock, and various grade distinctions, with scattered figures and notes on market conditions, including slight strength in creamery butter and steady potato prices in Chicago. The text includes multiple disjointed figures, abbreviations, and vendor names, reflecting an early 20th century market page.

Transcribed Roosevelt Inaugural Address On KTLA Tonight

A transcription of President Roosevelt's inaugural address will air on Station KTLA at 8 20 p m Wednesday for listeners who missed the noon broadcast. The broadcast is authorized for the benefit of those without the opportunity to hear it.

Radio Tonight Roosevelt KTLA

SoCal CL to Open Soon

The city will open a new general social clinic for indigents on February 1 with Dr. Phil A Bleakley in charge. No new jobs will result. current health department staff will operate it. Med supplies are to be provided by the state board. The mayor said Dr George Cox, state health officer, informed him of plans to send Dr M A Childers to Harvard to study epidemiology for eligibility for state funds.

Phil A. Bleakley C. K. Quin Health Department Medlevnes Mate George Cox Quin M. A. Childers Harvard

Cotton Market Outlook on Mixed Eastern Prices

Cotton futures opened mixed with a quiet domestic market and some demand in the exchange, prices drifting as buyers stayed cautious. Liverpool spot cotton showed slight declines while U S futures fluctuated and regional weather influenced early trading. market activity had notable interest but limited immediate gains.

Huwe Livernon Az de

Daughter Is Born to Hobby Family in Houston

A daughter was born Tuesday to former Governor William P. Hobby and Mrs. Hobby in Houston. The baby was named Jesse Ovets after Jesse B. Jones of Houston. Mrs. Hobby’s former name was Ote Culp. The birth coincides with Mrs Hobby’s birthday.

Hobby Houston William P. Hobby Jesse Ovets Jesse B. Jones R. F. CL Chairian Hoby William Hobby

Austin Firms and Corporations in 1900s Ledger Listing

A jumble of charter notices lists numerous Austin and nearby firms including Voice Publishing, Gornud i Publishing, and various incorporators. Entries mention capital stock amounts from 33 to 200000, with names like E Dahlgren Arthur Sia and W H Bente among directors, touching Corpus Christi San Antonio and Fort Worth as business locations.

Christie Voice Gornudi Capital Stock Incorporators Gahe Srint Flore Gariett J Ames Bird Bievele Club Dpearatora D. LK Beanie _Visieria Recreztinn E. Dahlgren Tunes Theilow Cab Company of Corpus Chris S200 Ins Grporitors Ceci Railite Bulaine Feather Sau’ “Antento Wholesale Groctre Thal Ted Ater Capitel al ‘Company San Anton Ingomore Arthur S. Sia Wed H. Bente Supply Company Anal ‘Lors Lite Insurance Company Alastin, Teanelor, Vince Usiness Hardwitke Elter Lite Insurants Company Cthanvine Fort’ Worth Las Btonio Texite Pipe Relent Perm Calavo-Subtronic Print Company

WANTS HONOR FOR IRISHMAN

Special Cable to The Light Dublin Ireland January 19 William Griffin editor and publisher of the New York Enquirer arrived from Wexford and luncheon with Mayor Garish. He urged Congress to provide for a national celebration of Commodore Barry bi centennial birth in Ireland. Griffin said Barry’s influence is felt across Ireland. Griffin announced Mayor Cols ban joined officials approving sending the Blarney Stone to New York for exhibition in the world’s fair.

Dublin Treland Wiliam Griffn The New York Enquirer Wexford City Wexford Griffin Garish Congress Commodore John Bary Ireland Ivery Commoore Barry Commodore America Cols Ban Trish New York

Funeral for Kneupper Set

Funeral services for R C Kneupper 88 foreman of Texas highway department maintenance to be held at Ries chapel with interment in Suncrest Memorial Park Kneupper died of a heart attack at the division wareh ouse on Roosevelt avenue He had lived in Converse 92 years Surviving widow Mrs Annie Kneupper sons Amy and Roman Kneupper of Converse four sons Theodore Walter Otto Kneupper of Converse Louis Kneupper of Comal Ernest Kneupper of San Antonio sisters Mrs Aus John Mayer of San Antonio and Mrs Joe Vogel of Meg Brown pels and four grandchildren

R. C. Kocunber Texas Highway Department Ries Sun Iseb Memorial Paris Kneupper Use Highway Department Eivsion Roosevelt Avenue Tues- May Marion Converse An_ ble Kneupper Amy Roman Kneupper Praghers Theodore Wailer Otto Kneupper Louis Ikneupner Coma Ernest ‘Kneupper San Antonio Aus John Mayer Joe Vogel Meg Brown Pels Grendchuldren

Take It Says FDR oath indoors for seventh term

President Roosevelt refused a last minute appeal to take the oath of office indoors inside the Capitol instead of the rain slick outdoor platform. The arrangements committee warned a large crowd would gather in the drenched plaza to witness the ceremony.

FDR Washington Jan Roosevelt Todiy Capitol Committee On Alds Titosa

Mohair Prices Peak Amid 1937 Market Surge

Ban Angelo report notes Texas mohair crop prospects near 400000 pounds under option with contracts rising to 60 to 70 cents for prowar fiber. About 1200000 pounds marketed through Del Rio and Rock Springs warehouses, 2300000 already contracted, 7506000 pound 1937 clip projected.

Ban Angelo Texas del Rio Rocksprings

F D R Names Three Enemies to Progress

President Roosevelt said America has progressed 50 percent from the low mood and named three enemies to progress comfort, opportunism, and timidity. He declared we are not listening to them and will carry on.

F.D.R Washington America Roosevelt Oday Lorether Wwe

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