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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

9

Arraigned in Death Case In Detroit Hooded Legion

In Detroit on June 20 ten defendants including Tayton Dean were ordered held without bail after arraignment for kidnapping and murder linked to the Black Legion. Dayto Dew, who aided the state by exposing hooded group activities, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and the execution of Charles A. Poole last May. The Poole death followed alleged beatings of his wife and raids by the riders.

Detroit I'weivn Ten Tayton Dean Black Legion Charles A. Poole Glarles A. Poole Poole WPA Mocker Faksely Piack Legion Dean

Playgrounds to Put Supervisors Over 17 Sites

Supervisors will oversee seventeen playgrounds beginning Wednesday June 17. Mary Won Young announces pay instructors will supervise daily from noon to 6 pm. Assigned staff include Hazel Cody at Lakesfield, Cowell and Winifred Hasels at Lockwood, Elsie Clinton and Pat Brown at Lindbergh, Aline Rosenwush and Thomson at Denver, Metile Ludwig and Bernie Harris at Highland, and May Whiteman with Robert Arredondo at Bel Del Garde.

Miss Mary Won Young Fry Sis Cy Misses 2 Hazel Cody Lacnsfield Si Cowell Aliss Winifred Hasels Lockwood Mise Elsie Clinton Pat Brown Lindbergh Aline Rosenwush Bey Thomson Denver Metile Ludwig Bernie Harris Highland May Whiteman Robert Arredondo Bel del Garde

Castroville Road Farm Wins District Centennial Award

Ene W Montgomery Medica Hereford ranch on Castroville road was judged district winner in the Centennial Farm and Home contest covering 22 counties. R W Persons and Miss Myrtle Murray served as judges, with Fred W Matley presenting the award to Montgomery's entry featuring a modern home and thriving cattle operation.

Castroville Road Fred W. Matley Bexar County W. T. Montgomery Medica Hereford Ranch R. W. Persons Myrtle Murray Montgomery

Tourists Win Relaxed Liquor Import Rules Across Border

Collector of Customs Marry PL Hornby announced Tuesday new federal rules allow American citizens to bring up to one gallon of liquors and wine duty free. The change narrows the previous $100 exemption and does not alter Texas state tax on liquor brought by residents.

Hornby Ewart Texas

British Deserter Hanged for Murder in London

Frederick H. Field, an anti deserter and convict in the murder of Miss Beatrice V. Sutton, was hanged today at Wandsworth prison. He told authorities he had never seen the woman before and killed her to satisfy a desire to kill and to enact his own death by action.

London Frederek H. Field Antiy Beatrice V. Sutton Wandsworth Oa Tice Fyneche

YWCA Concert Set for St Anthony Ballroom

The YWCA summer concert moved from 409 Elizabeth residence to the St Anthony ballroom tonight at 8 30. Sponsored by the organization’s employment committee the program features Lois Farnsworth the McFarland trio Margaret Hull and Wenta Graham in a mix of musical numbers. Nearby news notes cotton prices and other market details from Liverpool and Atlanta.

Elzabeth Resid St Anthony Tinsday Lois Farnsworth McFarland Margaret Hull Wenta Graham

Railroads lag in recovery during early 1930s, report shows

A chart tracks Class 1 railroads from 1932 to 1935, noting employment fell from 1,660,859 to 973,196 before rising to 1,009,250 in 1935. Total miles operated climbed from 478,500,000 to 814,800,000, driven mainly by freight carloadings. Net operating income grew from 328,298,000 to 495,645,000, with freight gains fueling the rise and passenger traffic hoped to rebound despite June rate cuts.

Milroads

Wheat weakness dominates Chicago grain market report

Grain market reports show wheat prices slipping in Chicago as near term offers arrive and heavy winter wheat receipts weigh on the market. Prices closed lower across futures with July and September contracts down while corn and oats held steadier. San Antonio market prices for corn oats and hay are also noted.

Chicago Satie Ansonio Geain Rery San Antonio

Dollar Market Shifts as Dollar Strengths Overseas

London reports demand for the United States dollar and gold to balance half year accounts. The dollar rose, gaining to 3.02 per day's news, while the French franc closed at 1.57 per franc per pound. Paris notes the dollar official rate at 1.08 francs, aligning with overnight New York levels around 1.63 francs.

London Paris United States New York

Boston Wool Market Slumps Amid Limited Demand

June 30 report shows weak demand for domestic wool in Boston with buyers only trading at 2 cent scoured discounts for higher grades. Moderate Ohio fleece sales quoted at 65 6c in the crease. Advertisers urged to place notices via a Licht Classified Ad and free announcement over KABC dial F-1234.

Boston Stoot Oston Apusna Hoston Criginal Hage Ohio KABC

Cotton Market Moves Higher On New Orleans Opening

Active new crop months led gains in the cotton market at New Orleans with early trades up from 36 points as speculative and trade buying returned. October touched 31.64c, January and December futures showed gains, and July and other months rose before settling with small advances as rain forecasts spurred cautious optimism. Weather reports noted extreme heat across much of the region and drought in the Southeast, while showers began easing conditions in Texas and the central South.

New Orleans Catton Opsiony Altough Texas Janumry Ipckine

Fruits and vegetables carlot shipments for Monday

South Texas watermelon market shows stronger activity with Tom Watsons 22-26 lb average selling at 45 65 per cw. Tuesday sales list Fort Worth watermelons at 75 with steady market, Tom Watsons 7 to 8 lb average per dozen 4.00, various states report carloads on track and prices firm or steady.

Iepix United States Texas South Texas Tom Watsons Fort Worth Gigia Dales Tom Avazzona Alshama Florida Georgia

Livestock market reports from San Antonio and other hubs

Market news from San Antonio and multiple western centers shows receipts of cattle and calves with rains limiting supplies and keeping prices steady to higher on lighter weights. Hog and sheep lots fluctuate with top cattle and feeder pigs trading notably, while reports from Fort Worth Chicago and Kansas City detail slow cattle sales, mixed lamb trade, and varied hog prices amid ongoing market volatility.

Saw Antonio Fedoral Stats Market News Service San Antonio Ana Hanlin Monty Hoks Fort Worti Hort Worth USDA Ship Louis Tavestock Rome ASOD Kansas City Livestock Hansas City Texas

Sugar and Coffee Futures Steady Amid Mixed July Trade

Sugar and Coffee futures in New York opened steady on June 30. A light liquidation in the July position trimmed some gains as traders priced scattered Cuban support and distillate factors. September contracts hovered near slight gains while July slid from prior levels, with overall activity muted by broad market caution.

New, York New York

Foreign Exchange Rates Reported From New York

Money and Metals' Foreign Exchange New York column lists June 30 rates for many currencies and bonds. It covers Great Britain in dollars and certs, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Argentina, Brazil, Tokyo, Shanghai, Manila, Mexico, Montreal, and New York.

Foreign Exchange New York Tor- Ciena Exchange Great Britain Brariey Italy Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Shanghai Manekone Mexico Montreal

London Metals Roundup Shows Mixed Copper and Gold Prices

London market notes copper and silver movements with spot and future quotes, gold easing slightly, and minor shifts in British and New York metal prices. Lead, tin, zinc, and aluminum prices are listed with spot and futures, while New York market quotes show steadiness in copper and silver and slight shifts in other metals. Money markets in New York reflect steady call money and commercial paper rates with stable rediscount and reserve figures.

London Metals London York New York Ie East St. Louis MI Money New York Reserve

Nine Try Death By Own Action In Dallas Series

In Dallas up to nine people reportedly attempted suicide during a 48 hour period with six male and three female attempts. Officials describe an unusual surge in self inflicting harm in the city.

Dallas

Poultry and Produce Prices Across New York and Chicago

New York market data show varied poultry and produce pricing with steady to firm trends. Illinois reports steady vegetable and poultry values, including live poultry and turkeys, amid mixed shipments and regional standard rates.

Oicago Pouyszary Chicago Plymouth Rock Springs Plymouth Rack Jr Plymouth Rack New York Pountry New York Ivelent Hy Express

Fourth of July Union Salute Observed by Divisions

The 48 gun salute for Independence Day will be fired by multiple units. Battery O, Twelfth Field Artillery, commanded by Lieut. H. L. Senders, fires at Fort Houston. Battery D, Fifteenth Field Artillery, commanded by Capt. John M. Work, fires at ceremonies in Koehler Park under the United War Veterans Council. The Ninth Infantry Band will play. Cadets at Camp Hullis R. C. I. C. fire the union salute with Twelfth Field Artillery.

Perielpal Twelfth Field Artillery H. L. Senders Fort Sao Bouston Fifteenth Field Artillery John M. Work United War Veterans Council Koehler Park Aftenon Ninth Infantry Band Camp Hullis R. C I. C Union Sons of Batley E. Tweltta Fisid Artilery

Safe Theft at Nance's Drug Store Investigated

P D and postal inspector Dawkins opened an inquiry into a Tuesday burglary at 3825 South Presa Street. A large safe containing $110 and $37.89 worth of stamps was blown open with dynamite, leaving little beyond a small amount of opium and two nickels. The site was moved along a road between the Quintana and Somerset rails. store closed Monday night and pried open by the time Tuesday staff returned. Five men and a truck would be needed to remove the safe, said clerk R J Danecek.

R. J. Danecek Janevek Teast

Crippled Children to Get Examination Clinic

About two hundred crippled children will be examined by orthopedists at a clinic to be run by the Crippled Children’s Division of the Texas Department of Education. The July 14 event was announced by John R. Loughlin. Location to be announced later. arrangements are by Mrs. A. Y. Troutman, chairwoman of the Bexar County chapter of the Texas Society of Crippled Children.

Crippled Children's Division State Department of Education John R. Loughlin Laughlin A. Y. Troutman Bexar County Texas Society of Crippled Children

Market Mixed As Stocks Beat Weight On Gains

Stocks overall rose with some issues advancing while others lagged as investors weighed dividends and earnings. Strong gains came from Standard Oil of New Jersey Allied Chemical American Power Light and Public Service and DuPont while Underwood-Elliott-Fisher and General Electric showed mixed moves amid labor unrest and earnings expectations.

York Beydral Wallly Chrysler Motora Hrtle Amone UtHity Standard Gay American Power and Licht Eectric Power and Light Magineera Publccervice St. Kress and Company Underwood- Eliott-Fisher American Telephone Caase Yates New York Telephone S-montig

Wheat Escapes Rust Damage Across Plains States

The department of agriculture reports minimal rust impact on winter wheat across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri due to dry weather. Northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri show little rust in soft red winter wheat, with slight aggregate losses anticipated. Nebraska counties expect little danger as crops ripen.

Washington Department of Agriculture Texas Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Nebraska

Night in Old Mexico Fiesta Delayed by Rains

Rains postpone San Antonio’s Night in Old Mexico to next Wednesday at 1 pm in Bilan Square. Miss Katherine Cox, assistant Fiesta manager, announced the changes Tuesday morning. New entertainments will precede the event, seats and bleachers are being erected, prizes from local firms will be awarded, and attendees are urged to wear Mexican costumes and join booths or games.

San Antonio Old Mexico Bilan Square Katherine Cox Cox Etki Miss Cox San Anton

Appeals Court Receives Strike Record On Contempt Case

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals filed a 732 page record detailing contempt proceedings against members of International Ladies Garment Workers Local Union No. 123 in connection with alleged injunction violations at the Dorothy Frocks company plant. More than 10 witnesses testified in the recent trial before Judge G Tigloe.

International Ladies’ Garment Workers Dorothy Frocks Company Fourth Court of Civil Appeals G.tigloe Dorothy, Frocks. Company

Guardianship Report Approved in Probate Court

Judge Frost presiding in Probate court approved as accounting of J H Frost as guardian of John Frost IL and dismissed other guardians. John Frost IT will receive about 200000 in money securities and real estate. minority disabilities removed. Also noted sale listing for a Nabors trailer 2x7 channel at 195 in Light Classifieds.

Frost Woodhiall J. H. Frost Inced John Frost J. 2 Frost Ge. Guardian Jonn Frost Seventh District Court Aliveston Nabors

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