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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1941

Page

8

Agricultural Adjustment payments to Texas farmers and estates in 1939

The Texan Agricultural Adjustment administration paid out more than 44 454 payments in 1939. Over 9000 farmers and landowners in Texas received at least 193 or more, with totals including a $5115.17 payment to Harry Landa of San Antonio and various large sums to entities such as Algor Land and Improvement company Sugarlania Balmorhea Livestock company Bankers Life company and others across towns like Balmorhea Dallas Laredo and Kingsville. A wide range of individuals and estates from Corpus Christi Beeville and Del Rio appear among the recipients.

Ban Anthain Orner Smang Harry Landa San Antonio Tke ‘T. Pryor Texas Agricultural Adjustment Administration South West Texas Algor Land and Improvement Company Sugarlania American Land Company of Texas Herlingen Balmorhea Livestock Company Bankers Idfe Company Dallas J. E. Baylor al Pine Austwell Knight Jackson Rokstown H. le Roxernet Zan Alpine MtFaddin Raack Beaumont Eel T. A. MiKamey Gregory T. D. Manford Smiley Jack Mansfield San Angelo Matador Tand and Cattle Company Matador R. Morgan Cornus Christi Pattick Tats BAL Ts Perry Robstown Fierce Estate, Inc. Pierce Pitchfork Land and Cattle Company Spur W. E. Pope Corpus Cirrict Popham, Land and Cattle Company Batmorhes Port Isabel Farm Company Las Gresmos Corpus Man Tom Priestly Corpus Christi Rocky Reagan Beeville Jet Sherry Mission J. M. Simmonds Hobs L. Smith Southwestern Life Insurance Company Daves W. M. Sgescatd Taft J.V. and H. A. Stiles Taylor Sugarland Industries Bigarland Texas Land and Development Company Flatnview Texas Land and Mortgage Company Lubbock Dawn Whitehead

Dog May Provide May Fever Cure

A Minneapolis fox terrier named Mitzie reportedly helped prove the human allergy hay fever can be diagnosed in animals. Dr. F. W. Wittich notes Mitzie’s nasal symptoms, skin tests transferring sensitivity to her owner, and ragweed pollen as the cause. The case suggests dogs and other animals may aid in developing hay fever cures and related tests for anaphylactic shock.

W. New York Alljy Borstolf Miteté Minneapolis Mitale Mitziel Mitzie F. W. Wittwich M. D Wittleh Mitzi JQ. Lata Texts College of Arts and Tudus Rinkaville Pel Bulakeslae Bayever Ohio Texas

Tyler Man Chosen by Disabled Vets Sherman

Veterans yesterday elected Dwight McLean as Tyler state commander and named Ban Angelo to lead the 1942 convention, amid a Sherman gathering of Disabled American Veterans members.

Tyler Sherman

Stabbed man dies after tavern attack in South Flores

Santos Lerma, 31, of 122 Woodward Street, died after a stab wound to the lung. Police say Lerma was stabbed at a tavern in the 200 block of South Flores Street by an unidentified man on Saturday. the district attorney returned a murder verdict Monday.

Santos Lerna Woodward Street Daslice Peece G. L. Wiley Lerma South Flores Street

Legion Forms New Defense Division in Indianapolis

The American Legion established a new Defense Division with Henry H. Dudley of Nebraska named director. Commander Milo J. Warner announced the move as part of expanding civilian defense efforts.

Indianapolis Ind iPi The American Legion Henry H. Dudley Nebraska Milo J. Warner Warner

Loftin resigns as college head returning to San Antonio

Dr. Loftin, principal of Lant er and Technological High, announces resignation effective August 31. The move, in the hands of Cal H. Miller Ajnswerkh and the college board since May 26, follows duties with the Sath division Ned preventing a board meeting. Loftin plans to return to San Antonio with a home and other interests. He’s credited with expanding enrollment and the college’s growth during his tenure.

Cipal Lanter Technologian Laflin Kings- Ville i Antonio San Antonio Loftin Tandor High Schoal St Techno~logical High University of Colorado Loti Hig Neven

Resignation Effective in August From Kingsville Leader

The retiring president and director, active in civic affairs, will step down in August. He has served as Kingsville chamber of commerce director, Golf and Country Club director, Kingsville Rotary president, and head of the First Baptist church.

Kingsville Chamber of Commerce Golf and Country Club Kingsville Rotary Club Mi of- Heid First Baptist Church

Soldier Dies in Vehicle Crash Near McCamey

Private Fred Nauman a 21 year old from San Antonio stationed at Fort Bliss El Paso was instantly killed when his automobile overturned three times near McCamey on Sunday. Henry L. Ramirez of Parl Billis also listed as injured with a fractured back while two other soldiers and a girl sustained minor injuries.

Fred Nauman Tity San Antonis McCamey Naumann Fort Bliss el Paso Henry L. Ramirez Parl Billis Neumann

Motorists Die in Car Bus Crash Near Gallup

Two motorists died in a head on collision between a car and a Greyhound bus about 42 miles east of Gallup on U.S. 60. Thirty one bus passengers and the driver G R Winsor of Albuquerque were treated for minor injuries. The dead include Carl M Mock of Woodward Oklahoma and his mother Mrs Saira A Mock of Enso Robles, Gallup Infantry School to hold an infantry troop school at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in room 1 52a Federal building.

Gallup Txq Greyhound Milles Here G. R. Winsor Albuquerque Carl M. Mock Woodward Oxia Saira A. Mock Enso Robles Galit Federal Building RB. H. Merce

Donovan to head new U S intelligence for defense

President Roosevelt plans to appoint Col William J. Donovan of New York as the overall head of military and civilian intelligence for national defense. He will coordinate with the British service and report on mass psychology, while not superseding Hoover, Wilson, or other agency chiefs.

Washington UNS Roosevelt William J. Donovan New York Office of Emergency Management Defense-Guileriies Donovan United States Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Frank J. Wilson Secret Service Army Navy Intelligence

Pennsylvania wells opened as old fields regain life

Bradford July 7. Rejuvenated by wartime demand, Pennsylvania wells once dormant have been cleaned and new ones sunk to restart the flow of oil. Prices, after a WWI high, dipped to 1.68 and rose to 2.6 per barrel, making revival plans feasible for aging fields and new drilling. The notice also mentions vacant rentals and a light want ad.

Bradford Pennsylvania New Pennsylvania

Victor B. Hannig Victim of Comal River Drowning

Funeral services were planned Monday for Victor B. Hannig 33 of Austin who drowned in the Comal River at New Braunfels. The body was recovered early Sunday. Dr G Hayter said the man suffered a brain lesion possibly from a heart condition after a diving accident. Hannig, a highway department employee, swam with three companions at Camp Warnecke Saturday evening. Survivors include his widow Mrs Zalie Hannig and his mother Mrs Christina Hyves.

Victor B. Haneiig Austin Wetkeond Blehway Department J. H. Bonner R. N Daird FO. Lord Holston Camp Warnecke Baturday Lids Wiilow Zalic Hannig le Hr Victoria Wty Bae Christina Hang Hyves

Murder Charged In Austin Death

AUSTIN July Fred Michido 27 today faced a murder charge following the death early Saturday of Trividad Galvan 19 a former Fort Gliss soldier found dead after a street fight with unknown assailants near a deserted area about 50 yards from the place where Galvan and companions reportedly fought after a Friday night gathering.

Austin INS Fred Michido Trividad Galvan Fort Gliss

Service Meld for Advertising Man at Waco

Funeral services were held today for Alfred Arms Trong Edwards who died yesterday. He was president of Waen Advertising Company United Advertising Corporation of Paris and Edwards Outdoor Advertising Corporation of Daytona. The widow and three brothers Henry Pat George Cutton and W M of Dallas survive.

Waco Alfred Armstrong Edwards Waen Advertising Company United Advertising Corporation Paria Edwards Outdoor Advertising Corporation Datina Henry Pat George Cutton W. M Dallas

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy to cleanse the bowels and relieve constipation. The copy emphasizes renewed energy, reduced bloating, and improved mood by purporting to flush bile and toxins with two daily doses. It markets the product with a direct call to buy and ask for the pills.

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