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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1935

Page

2

Dust Storm Threat Shuts Windows in Government Buildings

Washington March 23 The worst dust storm in memory swirled from the Great Plains eastward across the coast into the Atlantic, filling government offices with dust. Officials faced another agricultural crisis while wheat planting was abandoned and acreage reduction plans were under review.

Washington DE. C INS Great Plains Astern Atlantic Ocean Agriculturs

Dust storms threaten vast western crops and soil loss

West and Midwest regions face unprecedented dust storms. Officials warn millions of acres of grain land may be abandoned again, with cattle slaughters rising and soil fertility collapsing. A vast reforestation belt from North Dakota to Texas aims to curb erosion, requiring years and billions to complete.

West Middle West Corm Belt Rooeevelt Canadian North Dakota Texas Bennett North South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Plains Bennetead Agnste Wallace AAA Chester ©. Davie

Mrs Roberson Elected President of State Hospital Association

Mrs Marina P Roberson was elected president of the state hospital association at a convent ion attended by six San Antonio hospital executives. She has served as intendent of the Medical and Surgical Hospital since its opening in 1227, with the group meeting in Marlin on Friday and Saturday.

Marina P. Roberson Medical and Sural Cal Hospita Sata Hospital Endlesinn Ward Renerson Focal Hospital San Antonio Hospital Marlin

Gluttons Celebrate Largest Annual Dinner Victory

In Bombay on March 23 the Gluttons club held its annual dinner after weekly eating contests. Jog won by eating the most, hailed as the year's greatest glut on record for the club.

Gluttons Bombay Tna Gluttons' Club

Mann to Speak at Joint Luncheon of Democrats

Gerald Mann secretary of state and state executive committee member and O F McCracken will speak at the Alamo City Women's Democratic Club and Young Democrats luncheon Thursday noon at the Hotel Alamo Anthony ballroom. Mrs W W McCrory presides over the women's portion and J Hoya, president of the Young Democrats, presides the youth meeting.

Beth El Men’s Club Meeting Features Speaker O’Brien

The Tempie Beth El Young Men’s Club will hold a general meeting this Wednesday. Dinner is at 6 45 followed by amateur and professional boxing matches. Jack O’Brien will speak at the gathering.

Beth el Men’s Club Young Men’s Club of Tempie Beth

Masons Bring Walley Show Tour to Rio Grande Valley

A 34 member troupe launches Friday at 4 30 a m from the city for weekend performances in the Rio Grande valley under Alzafar temple and Scottish Rite. Friday at San Benito High auditorium and Saturday at McAllen High School. Free for Master Masons and families with Fast Potentale St Callahan as entertainment head. Final stop in Kingsville on Sunday March 31.

Alzafar Temple Alv Antonio Rio Grande Valley San Benito High School McAllen High School Fast Potentale St. Callahan Kingsville Sumtay

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