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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1932

Page

33

Real Estate Advice Promotes Buying Now for Profit

An article extols real estate as a stable investment, urging buyers to act during market dips. It cites capital growth through down payments and monthly installments, using a hypothetical case of Mr. Jones to illustrate potential equity buildup and profits over five years. The piece links cycles of boom and bust to prudent future planning.

Caruton Fagelstein America Rome de Cilnes Perlon perHon Rueald Umonih Tre Roms Raenthe Will Sy Thabbe Lake Jones Algo San Antonio Werogeaph

Austin Library Awards Contract to Wathinger for Public Build

Austin contractor Wathinger wins the general contract for the Misti public library building with a bid of 106 630. Plumbing and heating work awarded separately to John L. Martin of Mis Un. Auction notices and local officials are listed without full details.

Austin EB. Wathinger John L. Martin Electra Pox-Betwmidt Charles Stephenson T Hy F. Sueno Lithefieth Avalin AK Bretatenl

Settling Basin Will Be Built

A settling basin will be constructed at Port clan with reinforced concrete work. The project aims to place the basin at a canal location under the supervision of Col. Mick L. Treland, with an approximate cost of 15400.

Tinta La-Ba Cnncrete Whludr Port Clan Lloud Col Mick L Treland Ms

General Electric Unveils Superior Radio Receiver

General Electric announces a new radio model by Wright D666 distributor Si Hull featuring 10 watts undistorted output and 16 watts peak, with enhanced fidelity and tone. Hull claims extensive redesign across components to closely mimic ideal performance and plans delivery within days as a convention model.

General Electria Company Aboulo Si. Hull General Electric Radio Hull Unis

Judges Appointed for Railders' Expo Show Contests

Judges include Carillon Hagelstul Taymond Phelps and William M. WeTnast for the Railders Exchange and Light contest. Forty dollars in prizes across categories: first $25 second $10 third. Exhibition closes to members at the Holderx Bank. entry details via San Antonio Light.

Carillon Hagelstul Taymond Phelps Southwest American Instituin of William M. We Tntast San Antonio San Antonia Hoon Holiderx Prean

Piggly Wiggly to Build New Grocery Unit

Piggly Wiggly plans a new grocery unit at the Fredericksburg road and Davison avenue site near the Bommars drug store. The building will be 42 feet by 8 feet in a single-story structure with a full front, planned for a modern meat market and fresh counters. Contracts will be awarded soon as officials finalize the project details.

Piggly Wiggly San Antonio Huilding Thomas Jeerson AdsMs and Adams Nat Neral Lenk Fredericksburg Babee Pointe Besh Volun Basse Bigecy Wiggly

Phelps and Dewees Draft Plan for Nelson Fage Gym

Architects Phelps and Dewees in the Gunter building prepare initial plans for the Thomas Nelson Fage physical education building. The one story structure will use thick reinforced concrete and follow Felinol guidelines, per board president Roger Stokes.

Plan for Art Center Near Fort Davis Proposed

An architect will lead a project to build a 19 college plus studio art center near Fort Davis in the Isale pith area. Lena Milam, president of the Texas Federation of Masts, Clits, and Miss Jolla Owens of Kenléer chair the effort. Drs. Milam assist. Funding from Beaumont.

Isale Pith Parb Devis Lena Milam Texas Federation of Masts Clits Jolla Owens Ert

Mineral Grade School Awarded Contract Bid Details

Mineral Grade School in Mineral, Texas, has awarded the general contract for the new grade school. The bid amount was 8935 dollars. Architects and engineers involved include Olin Bosse, Thomas Taomp, and Terrell Barldtt from Smith-Young tower.

Hot Wells Sector to Build Sewers

A preliminary survey will be made in the Hot Wells district to estimate the sewer system cost. The survey, chaired by R W Stappenbeek of 44 Hot Wells boulevard, will be completed in 10 days, with J W Beretta of Business Incorporated as survey engineer.

Coos Ol & stWer Hot Wells R. W. Stappenbeek Hot Wells Boulevard J. W. Beretta Businests, Incorporated Survey Eng

Galveston Contract Awarded for Channel Dredging Work

The Derdging company at 393 Gasranty building Galveston is awarded the contract to dredge roughly 19600 cubic yards along the Bouble bayou and Anthurc channels. The bid totaled $160,846.40 with Major Mila P. Fox of the United States Army engineer KG Galveston serving as project official.

Standard Derdging Company Gasranty Building Galveston Bouble Bayou Mila P. Fox United States Atsitteh

Fort Clark starts two new barracks construction

The Fort Clark project begins the construction of two barrack buildings at Port Clark with an estimated cost around 46 thousand dollars. Plans indicate ongoing work under supervision of Cap and J. Tarbly with walling and secure encampment features to be completed imminently.

Fort Clark Port Clark Vision of Cap ION

Future Insurance Rates Told to Motorists

A local insurance agency warns that auto insurance rates for tomorrow depend on today’s driving. Experts explain that stock companies pool experience from claims and adjusters determine facts, so past small claims can raise future premiums for cautious drivers and those who padded past claims.

Neta Wallace Rogers Hayleford Aesident and Dulemaily Company Napier Mopers Atock Sheap Netional Bureau of Cas~ Lsky Surety Wadenwriters UfUnity Slaure Avery

New Project Announced in Winter Garden District Texas

The Motes Campbell company led by Paul A. Motes unveiled a new project in Diemold county near Carrizo Springs. It plans a 2324 store venture with weekly trips from 11 Travis Street to the Winter Garden district for district sightseers and a barbecue lunch. The announcement highlights rapid growth in the semi tropical area known for quick money crops like spinach and Bermuda onions, with land values cited up to 1000 per acre for wells and oil prospects.

Iy Motes Campbell Company Paul A. Motes Diemold County Carrizo Springs Winter Garden Estes Chamber of Commerce Bermuda Tagelh Helion Thea Muchaser Doniter Purolinger Moles-Canysbell Company Hi Ban Antonia Wakeelly

Morgan Woodward Auto Plant Showcases Ford Lincoln In Southwest

Morgan Woodward Auto Company at 234 South Pleres Street reveals a vast plant with a Ford Weight exhibit and new models. The Flores Street displays host Ford and Lincoln products, service departments, battery and parts departments, and a used car division across Maint Avenue.

Morgan-Woodward Eve Root Morgan-Woodward Auto Company South Pleres Street Ford Products Automolive Service Ing Ford Lincoln Morgan-Woodt- Ward Thor Re Building Maint Avenue Lincela Ba Can Inatrain Marran-Woodmard

Peden Company Awarded Port Sam Houston Contract

Prien company Peden awarded a $2898 contract for wire fencing at Port Sam Houston. The package includes 789 feet of steel fencing, 2 inch high interwoven chain link, and two inch square mesh.

Prien Company Norly Spa Sneints Street Port SamrMouston

Aland Lum Show Exhibit Highlights Home Interiors Display

A feature at the Alamo Lumber Company exhibit at the municipal auditorium presents exterior redwood siding with artificial lawn and a wall, and an interior scene in white pine stained brown. Officials note the finish is new to the region, suited for libraries and dining rooms, with Colonial styling and a Lutuvian home scene between two display areas. Early yard birds are mentioned in the context of the display setup.

Alamo Dumber Company Mies Harvard Pd Cioud Housekeeping

Corpus Bulkhead Repair Contract Awarded to Austin Bridge

The Austin Bridge company of Dallas received the contract to purchase labor and materials for repairing a concrete bulkhead at the United States engineer field office reservation in Corpus Christi. The bid was 1150.

Corpus Austin Bridge Company Dallas United States Engineer Field Officers Corpus Christi

Crowds attend opening day of San Antonio home show expo

Thousands filled the San Antonio Builders Exchange home show at the fairgrounds on opening day. Organizers expect up to 150 000 visitors over the weekend with crowds continuing Monday and Tuesday as exhibitors showcase building equipment materials and appliances from Alamo Lumber Co and many others. Proceeds aim to aid unemployment relief and civic welfare while highlighting home outfitting and renovators.

Arti Lang Gan Antonia Mars Siariy Hes Dness Group We Archer Huilders Exchange Hoardltorm Gia Antonio Nea Eftectimny Ih Citms Partieteing Archer San Antonia Alamo Blue Peat Alamo Tronworks Alamo Lumner Company Bird Lime Cemant Company Builders Supply Company Ditilinger Lime Company General Supply Company Graham and Collins Electric Company Apex Electric Company Westinghouse

Dickey Tanks on Display at Builders' Exposition

A display of Dickey tanks and Clay sewer pipe fittings featured at the Builders' Exposition and Show at the city hall, illustrating sewer works and related tank construction uses.

Dickey Poe City Alte Duorum

Sketches Passed on Fire Station Plan in Austin

City manager Agima Téhpasa announces preliminary approvals for a new fire station at Minnteanth and Nuecea treats, with plans by Jinn and in-progress building steps. Officials cited by Agima Tepasa include local supervisor fEfwin and Krouin from Boerbroagt: Building.

Mnfla Minnteanth Nueceantreats Austin Agima Téhpasa fEfwin Krouin Boerbroagt Azehtvert

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