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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

13

Illness claims leaders in business of nation

By B C Forbes a wide range of financiers executives bankers and notable figures miss duties due to illness influenza tops maladies pneumonia exits from duty rise as influenza and sinus trouble spread Florida remains popular retreat for the ailing wealthy Tucson and Arkona touted as health spots among the rich industrialists like George W Mason of Kelvinator and Nash Motor are cited as examples of shifting fortunes. Nash leader maintains hands on approach. Elsewhere debt and inflation concerns persist with utilities facing long delivery times while old bullion banks warn against undistributed earnings and tax policy. Roosevelt's inauguration stirs market optimism amid anticipated new deal actions.

B. C. Forbes Florida George W. Mason Kelvinator Refrigerator Company Nash Motor Company L Ire Nash Chemical Bank of New York Otter Tis Tceeives Pensia Astal Adte Iuch Ag Chaichan Yerey Hi Johnstan Johnston

94 Children Auto Victim

Austin Jan. data from the statistical service of the state department of public safety shows 184 Texas children died in 3996 and 2169 were injured. Children were 9 percent of 3938 fatalities and 46 percent of the children were pedestrians when hurt. Thirty one killed riding with parents or friends. 328 injured in varied ways. Eight killed in cars colliding with trains. 27 died when struck by cars or bicycles. Twenty killed and 137 injured in non collision incidents such as overturning. Five children died when horses they rode were struck by cars. Three dragged to death when clothing caught in shoving vehicles indoors.

Austin Jan Texas Stile Department of Public Safety Asehey

Federal Claims Man in Robbery Charge

AUSTIN Jan. M-Governor Allred has custody of Loilis B. Aking to federal office. Tetuirn to Ollahoma, where A king was indicled for wlempted bank policy.

Austin Jan. M Allred Loilis B. Aking Tetuirn Ollahoma

Fragmented 1930s Bexar gossip and town notices mix

Local notes reveal scattered names, dates, and places from the era, including Colin G. Logee age 24, Lennie B cabin shot, Medina mentions, Ten-O-Win theatre plans, and edgier items about book lending, district books, and council concerns. A Townsend plan anecdote highlights unemployment and elderly benefits amid chaotic vignettes.

Colin CL Luuxb Colin G. Logee Lonnie Wilson Lennie B Medina Jake Boathouse Othy Reich New York Texas Ing Johnson Hagood America Edners Frank Baker Calmel

Nazis Declare State Change in Germany

A Berlin report states the next session of the Nazi regime will hear decrees to transform Germany into a federalized state. A government source says the Reichstag will host announcements outlining a four year plan ending old states and reorganizing by district on race and other divisions.

Berlin Dam Geores Germany Wgh Hitler Reichstag

Two Gift Rifle Causes Baton Rouge Tragedy

In Baton Rouge Louisiana, a Christmas rifle bought with savings led to a deadly accident. Ten year old Fred Font was struck by a bullet fired from the gun by a playmate. The weapon was later discarded on a woodpile by Mrs Font.

Baton Rouge Jay Bey Font Lia of Font's , Sons Fred Brew Malok

Ex Kelly Flier Wed at Mitchel Field Ceremony

News item reports the marriage of a Kelly Field officer to a Mitchel Field officer during a ceremony at Mitchel. The bride and groom are identified among military families, with ties to Col Walter Frank and Wilmington residents noted.

Kelly Mitchel New York Nelen Smith Frank Walter Frank Army Air Corps Mitchel Red Browne Alten Mitchel Field Theutennus WR. Allen Wilmington N.C Kelly Field

Home Team Fails to Arrive for School Basketball Game

A scheduled basketball game between Redland and Ponce de Leon High Schools on February 8 could not be played as both home teams did not arrive. Redland reported to the gym but Ponce de Leon also did not show, leaving the event unresolved and in doubt.

Mian Van Redland Poince de Leon Tasl Hicdland Fones de Leon Emnussium Ponce de Leon

Youths Warned About House Hazard After Accident

A report describes a household danger at the rear of a house where children were warned not to touch a weapon. The next day a 12 year old dropped two sticks of wood on it causing the weapon to discharge and an accidental ball struck nearby.

OUST THAT COLD OUST THAT COLD

An old public health notice urges serious treatment of colds not as mild ailments. It advertises Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine as a cold remedy that opens bowels relieves fever and headache and strengthens against further attack. It claims rapid 24 hour results with careful dosing and warns to consult a druggist.

Grove Elas

Texas Range Plan Aims to Boost Western Range Lands

The Texas Agricultural Conservation Commission announced that provisions of the 1937 government range conservation program will apply only to western Texas range lands. A committee will administer the program to encourage adoption of range improvement practices.

College Station Texas Texas Agricultural Conservation Commission

Pregoing Day for Tailor Pregoing Day for Tailor

Washington dispatch notes post inauguration chaos as rain drenches the capital. Bright uniforms, frock coats, and gowns require cleaning and pressing. merchants recover from soggy sidewalks while carpenters begin dismantling empty bleachers after yesterday’s ceremony.

Washington Cyremo

Light Classified Ad Offers Quick Job Finds on Broadway

Job seekers are urged to visit a Broadway at Fifth Street location offering half-rate rates for classified ads. The notice promises faster results by placing light, concise ads to attract potential employers.

Broadway Fifth Street San Antonio

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