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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1935
Page
10
A B C Borbes reports New York's pessimism over federal policy contrasts with broader optimism elsewhere. Business leaders expect continued activity despite political uncertainties, while concerns rise over NRA, inflation, deficits, and bank controls shaping the 1930s economic climate.
Citizens with hail damaged homes rush to repair roofs and secure building permits from the city. Building inspector Charles Fincham disclosed 100 permits issued in six days, nearly matching February totals. Permits, costing upwards of one dollar, are expected to rise in coming days as city ordinances require permits for most construction. Window pane installation does not require permits. Between 500 and 600 fireproof roofs have been gained, with owners of fireproof roofs receiving a 23 cent credit for fire insurance.
Col W B Scales veteran Fifth Cavalry commander at Fort Clark dies at 59. After services at Fort Clark his body was escorted by the Fifth Cavalry to Spofford and then to Arlington National Cemetery for interment. He led the unit from 1922 to 1928 and again from 1983 to his death.
Fourteen steers and two barrows from Texas Tech will enter the Western Exposition and Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. The Tech steers have dominated the dressed cattle contest, winning first to third places and a tie for fourth in recent years, showcasing agricultural training and animal husbandry instruction.
Parwell Maren SL Bounty paid for more than Mire Shousind pairs of jackrabbin seats during February R B Ezell Parmer county treasurer reports the county commissioners court recently voted to extend the bounty validity until March Two cents is paid for the ears of each jackrabbit killed in the county. The offer was made in response to the killing of stopcats.
A joint concert will be given by the combined bands of Alice High School and Fatlurnas High School on March 14. Director A. Ray Stns announced the event today. The groups will perform again on March 19 in Fallurnas.
Hollywood gossip notes Giles Tham, once seen in London and linked with The Iron Duke, signs a long term MGM contract after a public show of interest from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The column also mentions other English figures and recent Hollywood chatter including Jack Benny’s possible move and a string of social sightings.
Piedmont Calif March 11 Prof Sanford Siegrist announced a biology class test to see if microbes transmit by kissing. Boys and girls participated using sterilized cloth pads and microscope slides. The test reportedly showed positive results.
Amelia Earhart will appear on NBC and CBS radio Monday to play herself in a continuity featuring her story. The week’s schedule includes Red Davis and other NBC programs, with orchestras and performers such as Richard Crooks, Kathleen Yavorneen, and Dorothy Humphreys appearing on CBS and NBC networks.
A 21 volume 1892 London encyclopedia was presented to the Pane Plains Historical Society's library in Clarendon College. Mrs J D Stocking donated the set in 1928, with acquisition aided by H T Furlon, college president. Unrented rooms at 337 Madison are listed in light classified ads.
Dated OCR fragment shows a crowded court docket with numerous surnames and partial given names such as Santos, Prado, Cordova, and Romero. Scattered items include theft under 4 dollars, assault, and street references. The legible parts imply a diverse roster of defendants and charges amid garbled text.
A fragmented obituary list details multiple residents and survivors across Newark, San Antonio, Houston, and other Texas cities. Entries include Leigh R. Murphy 22 with husband Leigh, Eveaneth Garathere, siblings, and burial. Nannie King with children J Xing and R S King. Mrs. Lee Air Tank 74 with several Tant family members and San Jose burial. Mrs. Sarah Wardxuin 84 with daughter Otu and three granddaughters. Mrs Kate Maurer 14 with Emil Maurer and extended family. Burial locales include City Cemetery and San Fernando Cemetery, with services at Riche chapel and Hagg and MoCo chapels and varied officiants. There is confusion in names and spellings, but the common thread is obituary notices for several individuals with dates, services, and survivor lists.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling ordering Thomas H. Robinson Jr moved from Nashville to Louisville to stand trial for conspiracy in the kidnapping of Mrs Berry Str. The elder Robinson, free on bond, and his son's wife were named in the case. Robinson Jr. has not been apprehended.
Washington March 1 The treasury announced rates of almost 15,000,000 in the new baby bonds in the first eight days of the campaign. Nueces Cotton Centre Robstown March 11 County Agent W M Sellers set aside the week to secure signatures of the remaining twenty percent of Nueces county farm signatures on the federal cotton contract program.
Review by Sam Woolford of the Majestic screening featuring Fred Agtabé and Ginger Rogers with Randolph Scott Irene Dunne Helen Westley and Walter Connolly. Notes lively dances, strong comedy, and a star-filled program plus shorts and newsreels. Also previews Anne of Green Gables and Vines in the Dark. Palace shows Queen Christina and They Big Moment. Empire screens Shirley Temple in Bright Eyes.
In Los Angeles on March 1 Wiley Post and the Winnie Mac await a stratosphere flight. Post, eager to begin, said he would push ahead as soon as weather permits along the continental route.
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