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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1931

Page

18

Income Tax Deadline Shifts as Government Plans for 1940

Treasury data show a sizable deficit outlook for the next fiscal year with March 15 as the filing deadline. Officials project receipts of about 527 million and a 4.5 billion deficit by June 30, 1941, as tax collections lag and debt moves continue.

Washington D.C Mareh Lh. CP Uigani Treasury Stellara Centa Villa Llr Internal Revenue Bureaus Officine Treasury Treasury Certtifi Zotes Ludebleduera Nolilicra

Man's Death Warrant Prepared in Death Penalty Case

The lead warrant for Monrus Swifty, convicted of criminally assaulting his niece, awaits execution. He is to be hanged at Buntsville Penitentiary once a penitentiary agent arrives. District Judge W. BR. Ewing ordered Teilly examined by April 24. Officials doubt Teills is sane and may seek life imprisonment if the governor does not order execution.

Vampa Monrus ‘Swifty Sevcatold Teana Honee Arte Buntsville Teilly W. BR. Ewing Lo Teills

Grain Market Update Showed Wheat Prices Slipping

Grain market notes report wheat prices near record lows with downward pressure on futures. Corn held steady with slight gains while soybeans and oats moved marginally. local prices in San Antonio showed soybeans at 168 to 160 pounds for various grades.

Antonio Oiain Farmara Mara Sraiza Anayta Nk de Efc Ethite Valle Uirari

Plainview Show Catalogue Mailed in Texas

Plainview announces mailed show catalogues for the annual Plains dairy show set in April. The event features premiums and livestock entries with animals exhibited at the county show, aiming to attract county participation and public interest.

Plainview Texas Tanbanidle Plains Tainview Newell Sill

Produce Market Update From Monday Trading

Trading in oats and beans rose with oats at 60 cents a bushel and beans near 36. Commodities firm, with August to September sales at 2.56 per unit. Peas climbed to 43, while fuel and fruit items showed mixed gains and volume slowed slightly.

Trait Commiedied Company Uowers Nrcces Daley Yeolucla Uxaa Poultey Varie Boele Cenii Couisnus Eomons Camere Nee Miustaith Grea &D Fez Penner Ant Peprer Peprera California

Pruits And Vegetables Price List From Local Market

Market prices for produce and dairy items listed with varieties and unit costs. Items include Cabage, Cauliflower, Spinach, Peppers, Potatoes, Lettuce, Oranges, Grapes, Strawberries, Apples, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Beans, and dairy like No 2 butter and milk. Numerous per unit quotes reflect a broad farm-to-market price sheet.

Poultry Produce Prices and Receipts Across Markets

AP market data item notes poultry and produce prices with May 16 details. Mentions SEI YOHK and SEW YORK receipts around 20,834 cases, with packing quality notes from Reavy Bis to Hrat lines. Includes references to Chicago, Kansas City, New York Provisionals, and March reporting noting prices, sacks, and varieties such as browned hens.

York Eavlec Kansas City

Amarillo College Drops 'Junior' from Name

Amarillo Texas March 16 The word junior was dropped from Amarillo College as the school shed a mystic label. Al Borgel athletic coach has been reassigned to new duties. The Waggers were undefeated in football this season with a strong circuit of players. Bazaelt formerly coached at Wiebsia Falla Junior College and Vernon High School.

Amarillo College Amarillo Texas Amarilla Tn Amarillo College al Borgel Wadgers Bazaelt Wiebsia Falla Vernon

Two March Meetings Held by Weal Tesus Chamber

BrAM PIN Lexan March 16. During the Whisi week in March district meetings of the Weal tesus chamber of commerce will be toll. On March 10 the mission for all affiliations of the regional chamber in district No 7 will be hel in El Vay, and on Barch 10 a conference for a district Now rehailed Strragnwood.

Bram Pin Lexan Weal ‘Tesus Chamber of Commerce Hel el Vay Barch Strragnwood

Eulogy Of Sardina Plane In Kelly Field Records

Fragmented notes recount a tribute to Sardina, an old Shaynerd one plane, eulogized by pilots and linked to El Paso and Kelly Field. Mentions of destruction, a May 1, 2024 date, and references to Milton Me address unknown. Also notes McLean graduation from Kelly Field in 1922 and later cross country flights.

Sardina el Taso Kelly Reloywrations Office Milton St Augustine Pla Ais Bardina Sardina Jr Curtis Sea Gull Kelly Graduat McLean Kelly Field Teftoria Fin

Cotton Market Mixed Moves in New York Trading

Cotton opened steady in New York with prices 4 to 6 points higher following firmer Liverpool prices and strong demand from southern and local sellers. Buying by Houses with foreign trade links supported a modest rise, while futures for Say and October hovered near the day’s best level as market activity slowed after early gains.

New York Liverpool Alexandr Jorelen Gare Southern Selte Ing Adnurican Edvarre Sagna

Prove Long Staple Cotton Profitable in Hall County

March 10 Memphis Texas report notes sponsors investigating long staple cotton profits. HM Ewen chairs the committee and finds 1980 growers with long staple earned substantially higher prices than average. Farmers with rotten long staple and those with inch and a half staple show about 14 dollars per bale above others. The debate centers on whether all cotton varieties fetch the same price amid low general rates.

Memphis Texan Nm Camiga Hall County Ewen Farronns Low Reale

Sewer Contractors Warned by City Mayor

Mayor Pennington told the Oklahoma City firm sewer contractors they will be forfeited if they do not proceed with the city sewer project. The contractors sought a delay, but the Mayor said the work is needed to have the system ready for operation by summer.

Cvatton Tracy Penningon Hina Vwarneil Conterclor Pennington Oklahoma City Wily Wen

Houston Rope Factory Erection Begins in City

Houston March 16. The erection of a rope manufacturing plant in Houston will cost 160000 dollars and employ a number of men. The building will cover about 2000 feet of floor space with ample machinery for production and storage. The project signals expansion in local industry and job creation.

Houston Faa Heer Mrinde Fir Aihaéamiene Rspangion

Houston Move Aims To Include City On New Airline Route

The Tronston chamber of commerce seeks to add Houston to the route of an international passenger airline project extending from Detroit to Nashville. The effort targets official approval and integration into the planned air network.

Houston Air Line Tronston Chamber of Commerce Louston International Airmaya

Quanah Clerk Is Deserted by Cupid

Quanah County Clerk John Malliner failed to issue any marriage certificates in February according to a local desk note. The brief report notes a slowdown in civil documents and hints at broader desk cuts affecting records processing.

Quanah Cupid Quanall Desas Maren John Malliner

Livestock Market Report With Prices and Terms

A fragmented livestock market notice lists bids and prices for cattle calves sheep and hogs. It notes steady demand in certain categories and cites specific lots and terms, including wholesale and butcher figures, with various brands and ranches referenced.

Early Ranger Days Recalled by Quanah Former Editor

Quanah Texas March 1 Faris Koel former editor of the Quanah Tribune Chief recalls ranger days with Captain Billie Donald and Company B during the 1880s when West Texas cattle thieves operated from the Mexican border to Kansas. He notes rangers faced danger, thieves used brand switching and ranch hands to move hides and cattle, and juries were hard to secure amid night work and violence.

Quanati Texas Faris Koel Quanah Tribune-Chief Tee Banbanille Worms Kuzert Tlangee Raul Billie Donald Cae Ger Torce Quanab Comany Koch West Texas Dha Weat Mexico Kansas Noel Mari Loral

Texas Towns Get 3 Percent Credit for Public School Purchases

Texas towns including Bryan, Denton, Round Rock, Waxahachie, Shiner, Granbury, Boerne, and McGregor will receive a 3 percent credit in Webker rate during 1931 for buying school supplies and services through the regular public school program. The list covers dozens of communities from Arlington to Menderson, reflecting a statewide initiative announced by the insurance carrier.

Atistin MaWere Futa Insurance Cammi 'Er Lexa Webker Bryan Heathe Sour Lake Somerville Seis Nomkum Mercailes Mt. Vernon Millsap Hallettsville Creckett Jdaper Tadenta Palmer Saratoga Denton Schulenberg Hibbard Rogers von Alstine Bovina Anna Meridian Dastoo Bort Larned Gea Arlington Hendors Misalon Woe Willis Alvarado Bartlett Shepherd Tichmond Teague City Kerens Bremond Wortham Stive Jewelry Roaring Springs Granbury Pilot Paint Gladowater Cudda Bulla

Perryton Host to Legion March 21

Perryton plans a spring concert event on March 21 featuring the eighteenth battalion and national groups. Officials promise a large turnout with entertainment from diverse artists and a wide audience.

Perryton Legion

Baby Texas Town Boasts Progress

Grover Texas on its second birthday showcases progress with public works and new facilities. The town reports a growing population and improvements including a gas lighting system and electric power, a school building project, and several new structures amid steady development.

Texas Progress

Kiwanis Safety Campaign Outlines Traffic Death Reduction Plan

CINCINNATI CHICAGO March 1 Kiwanis proposes a national safety campaign to cut fatalities from catastrophic accidents in the United States which total over 1200 deaths last year. Alderman Gur Cuernaer of Chicago chairs Kiwanis International public affairs committee outlining a plan to mobilize over 1800 clubs to promote safety and enforce traffic regulations.

Cincago United States Gur Cuernaer Chicago Staten For Kiwanis International Lana Dom Kiraniang

Legion Auxiliary President on Tour Schedule District Convention

Pedayton, March 10. Mes, F. T. Carnentor, president of the American Legion auxiliary at Texan, will list the eighteenth district convention at Merisian, March 21 and 22 on the conclu ting leg of her tour.

Legion Auxiliary Pedayton Téshe Mes F. T. Carnentor American Legion Auxiliary Texan Merisian

Cattle Meet Opens at Corpus Christi Convention

The Texas Southwestern Cattlemen’s convention opens in Corpus Christi with executives including W W Sones and Richart M Klonerg attending. Sessions plan business talks in the mornings and entertainments after, ending with a beauty revue, rodeo, and dancing events across Thursday.

Cordis Clustiset Southwestern Cattle Unisers Association Opie Mouilay Inoenin Sauueilay Kingsville Tle Gursis Hobert Kleber Banta Gertgidey King Estate May Corpus Christi Mamby W. Ww. Sones Corpus Christi Sterthng Schol Cation Richart M. Klonerg Am Tensice de King Ost Voroe B. 2. Gartison Thehawber Commeres Hobart Aesunciationyust Lorine Jones Sogoute Touguter W. W. Tones Chamber Omamerce A. Tealuce Santoria James Simmons University Cowboy Und Gayie Christi Saddle and Polo Club Robstown Cowhos Willer Richard M.rleberg Robert J. Kinberg Jr Richard Rleberg Heauty Shige North Simmons University Kieborg Park Carl "Geyer U. S Claxton Destroyer Fort Worth Ran Antonia Mureb

Rusk Oil Well Hole Crooked in Longview Texas

In Rusk county near Longview Texas a new oil well drifted crooked with a bottom depth of feet and a single offset bar. Universal's officials detected a crank in the hole and plan to plug to 200 feet while noting many wells may show unduly low logs and cracked holes.

Longview Texas Rusk County Incaron Ayxnea Drilling Company Prusieves Universal Officiola Rocheckenn Gil

Robison Statue Location Change in Midland

Midland reports a relocation of the Robison statue amid statements by W F Scarborough president of the Robison Memorial Association. The plan shifted from a $10,000 shaft to a $1001 monument as approved by the state legislature and noted in Midland.

Robison Midland Texas Nexis Law Sinte Ly Sinte Law W. F. Scarborough Midland Catleman Tobison Memorial Asace Scarborguzh

Half Million Spent by Road on Facility Expansion

Missouri Pacific Linea has spent about half a million dollars enlarging facilities since the dispute over a new pool in Rusk Gregg county. TI. R. Saffard, former president, has an fourrel. Any further needed expenditure will be promptly made, he added.

Houston Ouaren Miscouri Pacific Linea Rusk Grege Countion TI. R. Saffard

Work Begun on Last Lap of Roads to Mexico City

Brownsville Texas March 16 Construction of the final leg of the Brownsville Mexico City highway has begun from Matamoros toward Victoria La Fernando and Campico. The completed sections between Victoria and La Fernando and between Victoria and Campico were noted. The paving ribbon will bind the route to Mexico City with completion expected mid September.

Mexico City Brownsville Texas Ander Yverkien Matamoros San Fernando Victoria la Fernando Campico Belores Timplea Malo Amores Tarmaulipna Malimoros

Tennessee Girl Is U D C Essay Winner

In Sherman Texas on March 1 a local United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter awarded a $250 prize to Miss Mary Len Gordon White of Nashville for the best short story on life of early Virginia colonists or Southern state settlers and their contribution to American history.

Sherman Tesas United Daughters of the Contelprary Teana Divisin C. 14 Ridings of Mary Len Gordon White Washville

Howard Payne One Starts Brownwood Campaign

Howard Payne College begins a campaign in Brownwood with a committee of trustees and pastors named to lead fundraising and promotional efforts. The board includes Dr Trinee pastor of First Baptist, W L Andrews, Dr Buren Sparks, and Mayor C W McDonald, with Dr W T White serving as state secretary on loan for the effort.

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Building project planned for Greenmul and Whaley streets

Independent oil operators Yost and DeLange will erect a $35,000 office building at the northwest corner of Greenmul Whaley streets in Longview. The project was learned from UPA and is slated for March 18.

Longview Gosgvirw Pens UPA Stors Greenmul Whaley Streets Yost DeLange

Laredo Onion Crop Is Good

Laredo Texas reports Bermuda onions from Laredo area and ports to markets will begin in April. Prices hold at 50 and supply expands due to favorable winter weather. Transplanting occurred last November and harvests are expected heavy and wholesale. Thousands of Mexican laborers ready to work the onion fields.

Laredo Texas Bermuda Larmto Camnel Con Mines Tmreida

Mineral Survey for Llano Pushed

Mineral survey for Llano pushed as LEAN Texas moves to create an Ennouplitt mineral district. The Lingo chamber of commerce supports efforts to unite Mano, Baws, Burne Gillespie, Maron, San Saba and Lampasas counties. Organizations in other interested counties were asked to join. Estimated funding of 500 would be needed for the venture.

Lean Texas Wormmerse University of Yerks Geological Department Sures Ihe

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