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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1931

Page

23

Acreage Cut Urged to Stabilize Cotton Trade

Alexander Legace former Federal Farm Bank chairman spoke at a San Antonio chamber banquet urging a three percent cotton acreage reduction to curb overproduction. He warned persistent overplanting hurts prices and urged farmers to accept market realities, noting economic balance depends on collective action and prudent credit, with extension support from the chamber.

Alexander Legace Federal Farm Bank San “Antonio Chamber of Commerce le Pluzs Lotel Ageient Texac Goftangenwerm Logee Joey Lang

Canalization Proposal Highlighted at Citizens Meeting

A local gathering discussed a projected river canal plan led by Gonzales and Mansfiell, emphasizing feasibility and navigation gains. The meeting, held in a valley venue, chaired by Cust tut inite, heard support from Cuero and Vielotin as advocates for early action and private investment.

Z. J. Mansfiell Wah Conzaliy le Lina Heey Agilateil Cuero, Vielotin Ahr Toe Elow Lere Ani

Dam San Marcos Discusses Dam Plans at Meeting

San Marcos chamber of commerce delegates met Tuesday morning with local businessmen to discuss dam construction on the San Marcos river and gain support. Chapman of the city chamber outlined the project goals and urged cooperation to improve flood control and water supply.

Acter Chapman Elit Counley Chamber of Commerce San Marcos

C E Ham Dies at Gonzales Hospital

C E Ham dies at Gonzales Hospital after a period of illness. Funeral services were to be held in Waelder with the Rev Me Tong officiating, as reported by local sources.

C. E. Ham Gonzales Hospital Gonzales March T.C Walter Coward Jim Fi Brothera Tisci Tisrint Minipsenville Me. Tong Sethe Waelder

Ginner President Plans for Meet

Ginner President announces a district meeting to be held here Friday March 24. Delegates from the twelve ginneries are expected to attend along with representatives from nearby towns and firms. The agenda includes financial arrangements for the forthcoming merger and regional cooperation initiatives.

AL Trrowa San Marcns Uwe

Denver Heights Park Dance Class to Start Friday

Mestanien Kinise Teole from the recreation department announces a dance class at Denver Heights Park. The event is set for Friday afternoon and aims to engage the community in a free session.

Denver Heights Park Mestanien Kinise Teole Ari Lavise Mathiow Elle Erecention Denver Heighty Park

Child Shot While Playing With Gun Incident Report

A child was injured in an accidental shooting during play with a rifle in a residence in DE THO. The bullet struck the child in the hand, causing non life threatening injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Tho Accifontnls Haitlewaite Wit Peeve Aldlewieh

Local clubs hold meetings and education talks in March 1981

A chaotic list of meetings and social events from local groups includes sewing circles, parent teacher associations, and the Business and Professional Women's clubs. Highlights mention a district convention, education day activities, and a lecture on adult education, with various host rooms and times across the city.

Trian Alitam Daillinz Nick Moore Sackney Miller Mish Monin Hubter CG. T. Trent Ofhich Migs Blanche McComb Souree Group Mise Mary Hiinteth Cart

Theater Workshop Presents Five Plays At San Antonio

A Little Theater Workshop in San Antonio plans a program of five one act plays. William J. Steele from the University of Pennsylvania writes Baby of the Family and directs. Cast includes Josie Garrett, Alabeth Maxwell, Adele Nuegel, Torin Sebring, Seymour Cox, Calvin Lines, and Mrs Alfred Utz. Also on the bill are Tide s by George Middleton and Dane oot Minwet by Ruth Giorlafl with other directors named.

William J. Steele San Stntenio University of Pennsylvania A Little Theater Workshop Exe Ming Steele Earl Ares Josce Garrettp Alvabeth Maxwell Adele Nuegel Torin Sebring Seymour Cox Calvin Unes Alfred S$. Untsnim Blerle Tusk Laing Thia Lindt San Antonio George Middleton Stphert. Clausen Dane Muth Giorlafl Tanville Grogs Wey Crain

Spohn Rites Are Set for Thursday

Enarral srriness for Chaeler Spuhn aged 43 who died at his home on 414 Austin Street Fueading will be held Thursday afternoon with Mrs A J Walls pastor of St John's Lutheran Church officiating. Survived by five daughters Mr FH Kletfarth Mrs The Cran dat Mrs Willam Summersane Meg KB Menalty all of Ban Ane Joula and Mr ToS Tobinson of Hoveton a son Wharies Spahn Jr of San Antonio a brother fling Spaln of New York City and nine grandchildren

Enarral Chaeler Spuhn Austin Street Ane Meg KB Menalty Ban Ane Joula Tos. Tobinson Hoveton Wharies Spahn Jr San “Antonie Fling Spaln New York City

Kiwanians to Aid 4 H Club Workers in Texas

San Alarco Kiwanis members select names of 4 H club boys and girls to mentor in demonstration work. They plan to raise funds and provide feed and planting supplies for animals and crops. Volunteers from Wimberley Mount Gainor and Hempstead offered to assist. call Crockett 240 for details.

Kiwanians Han Maticok Texas Moreh San Alarco Y Kiwanieefth Wimberley Mount Gainor Hempam Kiwanis Club Son Crockett

Weather and farm prospects across Texas in March report

Weather conditions are generally favorable though excessive wetness in some areas delays field prep. Wheat growth is strong with excellent pasture. drought relief and feed shortages noted. Texas crop data show higher than average planted acreage, ongoing harvests, and robust stock projections versus last year.

United States Department of “Apricottur Mirra Feenagales Greg Waveatock United States Ala Texas Las Stara Tarron Toyrar United Igatra

Roaming Livestock Law Sought in Towers Lane District

A petition seeks a roaming livestock law as local commissioners hear complaints of damage to property in the Towers Lane district. The proposal follows reports of livestock wandering near Rio Verde and other areas.

DET Rio Terns Yat! Verde Candy Enanissioners

Remodeling of Val Verde courthouse slated in Del Rio

Del Rio Texas March 11 county commissioners approved remodeling for the Val Verde courthouse and jail at about 2000. HV Phelps architectural plans drawn and bids will be sought soon. Local labor will be employed in the work with 169 unemployed registered at the free employment bureau run by Associated Charities. The 1897 courthouse has deteriorated to the point safety upgrades are needed.

Delato Texas Vlans Val Verde HV. Phelps Stn Antialy del Rio Iabor Emonus Free Emmlordment Bureau Associated Cherilea

Contract Let for Highway 72 Work in Yoakus Texas

A contract was let to Cage Brothers of Hishen Texas for highway 72 work from Yeakua to Sweet Home. The plan includes new paving and drainage structures on eastward lateral roads, new bridges and culverts on South Masseng Road, about four miles total. Headquarters will be in Yeakney with project completion expected in about 13 days.

Hghway Yoakus Texas Cage Brothers Hishen Connel Sweet Home Yeakua Masseng Road Ain Yeakney

School Meet at Odem to Be Held March 20 21

In Sinton Texas on March 11 the San Patricio county interscholastic executive committee met to plan a county meet. The event is scheduled for Odem on March 20 and 21 with a range of activities and programs for the students.

Odem Sinton Texas McTonnie San Patricio County Interscholas Mort Odor

Gonzales Corn Takes Prizes at World Fat Stock Show

Gonzales March 11 corn from Gonzales county dominated prizes at the Port World Fat Stock Show. Five first and nine other awards went to Meerts F Schieberle Arno Schieberle and John Nasenke Jr Browery. The exhibit was praised as the finest in show with county youths also winning top prizes.

Gonzales Gonzales County Meerts F. Schieberle Arno Schieberle John Nasenke Jr Browery Eddie Agen Koun Werkwil Schieberie

Sherif Albert Hausser's Notable Texas Career

The March issue of the Sheriffs Association prints a history of Albert Hausser, longtime peace officer in Hetar County. It covers his rise from Eagle Pass to San Antonio, detailing notable service in Maverick and Towne Amite areas, his resignation from Eagle Pass to join funeral forces, and his subsequent election as sheriff.

Sheriff's Association of Exes Niagazing 14 Hetar Albert Hausser San Antoni Eagle Pass Efor Maverick Amite Ingbronkere Tuto Ehieres San Antonio Sheriff's Peter Texas Albert Saussent

Keppler Services Held at Mercedes

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Keppler 54 held in Mercedes. Pastor The Try, Badling, led the service at the local church. Survived by daughters Marguerite and Martha, son Fred, grandchildren Meg and Lariv, and many relatives.

Mercedes Merced Wilige Tetaedane Margaret Keppler Mycedes Hospital Focal Church Hier Line Fred Kepplers Marguerite Martha Eilice Meg Laniveroliten Villadelphia Mes Elizabeth Ways Jwier Kent Ohio Mies Marie Keppler New York Mirco Sing Carl and Willan Springs Atyter Helmet Crause Sprinafield Fone Granichildren Belly Marry Reed Gene Keppler Louis Wappter

Lassen Volcanic Park to Be Named

Marysville Calif March 11. Delegates from several northern California towns plan a celebration for naming Lassen Volcanic Park. President Iraver will lead the event with five representatives overseeing the packing attendance and ceremonies.

Lassen Volcanic Park Marysville Calif Ifraver Chinig California Sus

Del Rio District Elects School Trustees April 4

Trustees to be elected in Del Rio school district as ballots list candidates Ingram Robinson Herman Cadena White and others Four directors will be chosen with terms for several incumbent members including W B Littleton Th Tenet Wardlaw and C Wilke Contests to be decided at the election governed by county trustees and district officials in Rio Texas.

del Rio Rio Texas Dale Coients Perrivel County Arastees Oartine Ates Ingram Robinson Herman Cadena Aml White Ant W. BL Littleton Th. Tenet Wardlaw Wilke

Burial to Be in Meridian for Minnie Kleis

The funeral service for Minnie Kleis will be held in Meridian on Tuesday morning. Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter, and several siblings.

Klein Meridian Minnie Kleis Hough Joit Triver

Monair Cooperative Clarification and Market Effects

A telegram style briefing outlines a demand for clarification of the Monair crisis, noting backers of co op groups and the impact on growers. It discusses expected firming of prices, production costs, and potential shifts in co op leadership and membership, with references to several named entities and ongoing industry actions.

Yale rescues rare books in university library move

Yale University appoints Professor Chocorey B. Tinker as keeper of rare books to oversee a new program in the university library. Six assistants join to support fields including literature, Elizabethan studies, and English prose, under the supervision of John Walker and colleagues in New London.

New Haven Yoale University Cole Chocorey B. Tinker Trofeaser Albert Hy Vellinzer Wilton Carver Min C. Nagle John Walker Gerard New London Weney Piet Ing

English Women Denounce Return of Longer Skirts

English women condemn a proposed return to longer skirts amid plans for a march in Tendoncay March 11. The National City of Surietes for Equal Citizenship event faces opposition from Mare Stanton and Missa Dit fon-Tuloxvilt who argue the measure harms personal liberty and recalls past political disenfranchisement.

Arestone Mare Surietes Tendoncay Are Mity Misa Meir Lecrers

Transcontinental air hop planned from Oakland to New York

An outline notes a Coast to Coast passenger flight concept departing Oakland with New York as the starting point of a trans continental air travel duet. It mentions aircraft types, ranges, and anticipated development by carriers and authorities despite textual garble.

Oakland N.Y Calif INSI Hearseville Ulan Aleparr Wen

Early Christian Church Excavated at Oppel Site

Fragmentary report describes an early Christian church unearthed at a site near a river in Upper Silesia. Text notes long standing belief in a Christian presence and mentions rituals or inscriptions once associated with the find. Names and exact dates are unclear due to OCR damage.

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