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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1936

Page

15

Pecan Tree Spacing and Room Rates Note

Local note outlines pecan tree spacing at six feet apart and lists a paper hanging rate of £250 per room. Also mentions Bee Classification 101 and Light Classified-adh labels in a miscellaneous catalog entry.

Uvalde Ranch Suit Reversed by Court

The Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans reversed and remanded a land dispute involving Lily James Kellahin and Mrs Henderson over a ranch in Uvalde and Real counties. Veteran Jason James deeded the ranch valued at 28000 dollars to Mrs Henderson while Kellahin alleged the veteran was not of sound mind. The lower court had ruled the deed valid, but the appellate court upheld the relatives’ contention.

Uvalde Lily James Kellah Bugenta I

House Ready to Pass Baby Bond Payment Bill

The Democratic leadership moved to pass a baby bond payment bill in the House after a Senate approval 74 to 16. The measure would fund more than 2.09 billion dollars in adjusted free certificates payable in cash to veterans beginning June 15, with options to cash at post offices and earn 3 percent interest until 1945. The debate centers on financing via cash payments or treasury currency against gold and silver reserves, with a House-Senate path to President Roosevelt.

Washington D. C House Senate Rao Iran Roosevelt TSSUR Thomas Oklahoma Treasury Roose

Water Board Deadlock Keeps Dissolution in Limbo

Dissolution of Bexar County Water Control and Improvement District No 4 faced delay as old board members refused to seat a challenger. Jagee Jagge, a druggist, was rejected for lack of property ownership. two victors from the recent election were seated, pledging dissolution while others challenged the move amid tax bills and a PWA funded sewer project.

Bexar County Harlandale JE. Jaggt J. P. Reatty Beatty Hoke Warmack Jager Bruce PWA

Italians Confirms Loss of Airplane on Ethiopian Front

Rome reports a Fascist bombing plane was shot down on the Northern Ethiopian front. The communique notes General Rodolfo Graviani’s troops advancing near Ras Desta Demin’s forces. It adds a Ras Segaurts lieutenant surrendered to authorities at Agniat, and a bomber crashed southwest of Makale in the Andino region.

Rome Rodolfo Graviani Ras Desta Demin Ras Segaurts Agniat Andino Makale

Episcopal Diocese Budget Highlights Social Security Aims

Members of the Episcopal diocese of Texas council adopt a 35100 budget for the year and discuss social security issues. The agenda includes war prevention abolition of child labor economic security and lynching elimination. Rt. Rev. Clinton Quin delivers an annual address.

Houston Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas Sun- Wayin Clinton Quin

Texans urge road designations before highway commission

Delegations urged the Texas highway commission to preserve the federal road holding program for the next fiscal year. They warned that stopping federal aid would disrupt the building program in Texas. Federal aid to Texas last year totaled about 7.25 million dollars.

Austin Highway Commission Torny Texas

Miss America Loses Custody Fight in State Supreme Court

Nora Smallwood Gilcrease, two time Miss America, loses bid for full custody of daughter Des Gygne T'Amour. Oklahoma Supreme Court affirms Osage County divorce to Thomas Gilcrease, Tulsa oilman, modifies to grant Mrs Gilcrease custody one day per week, orders $15,000 alimony paid at $230 monthly, and attorney fees.

Oklahoma City Gilcrease Gilerease

Master Gas Dilution Ban Uphold Fort Worth Action

Special Master Maurice Cheekip upheld Fort Worth's gas dilution ban noting the ordinance adopted in August prohibits Lone Star Gas from adding nitrogen to gas for Fort Worth consumers. The gas company had sought to restrain enforcement, and Federal Judge James C. Wilson is expected to issue an order aligned with the master’s findings.

Fort Worry Jan Maurice Cheekip Cheek Lone Star Gas Evan Fort Worth James C. Wilson

More Ethiopians Called to Army Mobilization Read

Addis Ababa dispatch reports a new mobilization order issued at a palace declaring further army conscription. In Birmingham Alabama retail trade shows a 16 percent rise in 1935, signaling stronger local business.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Birmingham Ala

Treasury Position Report Summary of January 18 Indicators

Washington treasury release shows January 18 figures with receipts totaling 2.051 billion dollars for the fiscal year and expenditures at 4.079 billion. Gross debt listed at 68.19 billion, gold assets at 10.146 billion, and a note on emergency expenditures.

Treasury Washington, D.C Run Geeronsr

Charge Filed for Girl Attack in Bastrop Area

Jan 21 charges of assault filed against 20 year old Juan Rivera of Cedar Creek in Bastrop County. Authorities say Rivera attacked 18 year old Blanche Wise, her 16 year old sister Gladys, and another woman during a car stop near Cedar Creek. Victims were taken to Bastrop hospital. Rivera held by Travis County jail after transfer from Bastrop.

Bastrop Lominder Nia Tursuay Johm Rivera Cedar Greek Miss Blade Wise Kenton Sid Aistir Cedar Creek Gladys Wise D. Cartwright Rivera Hailed ii Lieie Fried Cartwright Blanche Gladys Rivers Gladys Stopper Chargis Justice of the Peace A. Morris Travis County Austin

West to Raid More Booked Establishments

Sheriff Albert West announced further raids on bookmaking venues after the Monday arrest at 2 College Street. He claimed orders to close have been ignored and vowed to maintain closures if evidence of betting or operations are found, including at Alamo Downs. He could not say what charges would follow for the two men.

Trenton N. J Harold G. Hofman Richard Aupmann Hauptmam Ritier Senate Assembly Hoffman Hauptmatin Inter Dress Robert W. Hicks Washington Nll Albert W. West Twen College Street Tam Wear Ile Alamo Downs West Ile Sail Wes

Stop That Cough Before It Becomes Something Worse

An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy with claims it relieves coughs, soothes throats, and helps with bronchial irritation. It urges readers to refuse substitutes and to buy the product now.

Foley Ciniy Foley Ely

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