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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1930

Page

9

Toorehayitica woman dies in suicide on steamer Mohawk

The body of Mrs. Gray Leavell, 46, a Toorehayitica charity worker, was recovered after she jumped from the Olider Mullory steamer Mohawk into Galveston Bay. A verdict of death by own action was returned by Justice R. M. Kapse in Galveston. She planned burial in Georgetown and left notes for relatives and the vessel captain citing economic depression. Her survivors include brother Charles H. Leavell of El Paso and husband George H. Gillette.

Mre Gray Leavell Toorehayitica Mohawk Galveston Georgetown Lenvill Hed Grows Venee R. MN Kapse Gelveston George H. Gillette Georgeloren Taiko Okla Charles HW. Leavell Sl Paso Texas Teavell Bay

Spotlites and Local Happenings Across Aftontery Area

A jumble of notices from O C He Spotlites outlines residents returning from a $450,000 contract, recoveries from illness, and travel updates. Georgia visits, church leaders, and community events fill a week with Kiwanis talks, naval training notes, and upcoming meetings. Scouts request registrations and local gatherings prepare for a November 15 event at Benckens Ridge park.

Cotton Bale Counts Reported by Census Bureau

The census tallies indicate 10 863 601 bales of cotton counted in Washington D C with figures showing 377 581 rounds, 10 401 bales of American Egyptian and other details tied to the graveth of M80 and October dates prior to November. The figures reflect pre November totals and include various regional counts and export indicators.

Washington, D.C

Convict Slain in Jail Break Effort in Chandler

A chaotic jail break ends in the fatal shooting of Tim Wapenol during a confrontation with lawmen led by Sheriff Ted Meare and prison captain Sheln. The incident occurred at Lincoln County Jail, Chandler, with terse notes on the alleged holdup and chain of events.

Chandler Privamora Tancoln County Tim Wapenol Ted Meare Tn Ather Sheln

Slow Sal Mart Business Suppressed by Weather

Readable lines show sal mart activity hampered by weather. Prices for items like celery drop to 4.76 per crate and California red limes fall. general rate shifts noted but most prices stay steady amid market pressure from regulatory talks and supply constraints. Markets report scarce Toraleen and fluctuating gas costs affecting growers and distributors.

Pruitt Conmmisalen Company California Spa Ag Katuyday Curupaers Obra Ic Ehioges Jocal Mart Sasder Pradees

Fruits and vegetables price list from 1940s market

A dense OCR style inventory listing numerous produce items with prices and quantities. Items include apples, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, potatoes, peaches, pears, grapes, apricots, walnuts, cranberries, lemons, onions, melons, and many others with varied unit prices and counts.

Geowery Mustard Greene Bush i Brean Daz Hun Adolea Edste Esnte Avenidta Wionde Tananas Beare Regan Catone Thomtsen Snuagh Tasaines Eforn

Debutantes Ball at the Gunter Hotel Honors San Antonio German Club

A lavish San Antonio German club event at the Crystal Hall in the Gunter hotel featured debutantes led by Hila Jane Warabach and peers as they promenaded with escorts and sponsors. Notable attendees included Misses Warabach Stoth Gloeecke Nolte White McCampbell Crosette Ray Michie and escorts William Hammond Beverly W Spillinen Philip Walker Hamilton Sogare David Meche Milton Spencer David Tght William Jollory Berette, with hosts and officers named among a crowd of about four hundred. Lieutenant and Mrs L T Savage planned a Sunday breakfast at the Davern-Fieldifiers Golf club as ongoing social engagements followed.

San Antonio Crystal Eleanor Nolte Winifred White Marjorie McCampbell Virginia Crosette Dorothy Ray Taye Michie William Hammond Beverly W. Spillinen Philip Walker Hamilton Sogare David Meche Milton Spencer David Tdght William Jollory Duck Berette Sponnors Mesdamen William King Robert M. Ayteg Clarence Fenstermaker John, Vancongt Hubert Mickler Lyerett F. Johnson Walter Dergstrom Sterling Burke Max B. Johnson Carlisle Maxwell Helen Milburn Beila T William C. King Carlile Maxwell Clement Kaleser Frank Newton David McGehee Rosawler Spencer

Fort Sem Touston Officers Club season opener night

The Twenty third Infantry officers will host a first regimental hop at Fort Sem Touston on Saturday evening. The Sacred Teareeb parish hall on West Commerce and Trinity will hold its annual fall festival on Sunday November 1 with a chicken dinner starting at 6. Lieutenant and Mrs E J Rogers hosted a formal party at Brookfield Saturday. Fourteen guests attended and later tea danced at the Brooks Held Officers club. Mrs James S McNeel hosted a buffet Sunday at McNeel Park. A barbecue sponsored by Nt Manica quid Mansin Ike was postponed to next Sunday.

Fort Sem Touston West Commerce Trinity Sirect Tinutenant E. J. Rogers Ins Brookefield Som Brooks Held

Cotton Output for 1930 Set at 14 486 000 Bales

Washington reports Department of Agriculture estimates 1930 cotton production at about 14.486 million bales, slightly below last year's 14.625 million. Market prices notes and farm commodity values appear alongside varied reports on wheat oats and poultry conditions with regional price quotes.

Washington, D. C Bates Sear

Cotton Prizes Shift Lower in New York and Liverpool

A chaotic summary of cotton price movements across New York and Liverpool markets. Reports show declines from early highs, with December and March futures drifting lower and daily trading unsettled by government crop outlooks. Liverpool prices and base market values are noted alongside regional shipments and local selling dynamics.

New York Liverpool Glendy Anderton Weiling

City News Dance Listings At Midway And Nearby Halls

Readable fragments describe multiple dance events over November at venues including Midway Fest Hall and Castroy, with acts such as Habe Schindler and his boys, Sir Jerome, Crowcent Band, and Dick's Melody Boys. Listings mention prizes, university orchestras, masquerade elements, and a weekly K F C E meeting schedule amid Armistice Day notices.

Midway Sir Jerome Tie Bond Otoy Habe Schindler Castroy Artzt J Orchestra Ade

Shoplifter Dubbed With Odd Foodstuffs In Pocket

In Detroits news terse report on a shoplifting arrest Alvin Dhilf ann was found with cheese like Limburger and other groceries tucked in his pockets. Detectives Tarven Adamson and Michael Methorey described a bag of preserved foods and canned items. The suspect claimed no bottle of mustard but had a bag of odd items. Police observed the suspect’s movements and monitored his shoplifting spree.

Devroit Tarven Adamson Michael Methorey Alvin Dhilf Alvin Metrores Alevin Wanghy of Gimberger

Foreign Vets Install Heads In Veterans Group

Jack Tite was installed as commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Bam Eoyston Post No. 76. New officers include Joy Bet tencourt as senior vice commander J. Ne Hradles as junior vice commander B A Well as quartermaster D Goart year and adjutant A W W Anderson. Chaplains J Nichols Vera Hehnelfer Josie Mills Effie Goodsea Ellen Mi Mamie Hogue and others named. A drum and basin corps will lead the Arminisce day parade.

Jack Tite Bam Eoyston Joy Bettencourt J. Ne Hradles Juniior Effie Goodsea Ellen Mi Mamie Hogue Ervasare Toulse McFall Chapless Tony Anson Mie Dalterznd Mery HA. Feil

Christmas business outlook shows cautious orders

Chicago region manufacturers and wholesalers report a 15 percent average rise in business since September but remain conservative for Christmas. Ninety five percent note retailers carry light inventories while many orders for holiday goods were not yet placed in 1028 and 2820. Prices for meat, fish, and livestock items appear in a separate classified listing reflecting market values.

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