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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1936
Page
2
After the election, widespread optimism touches power use, steel output, railway freight, and retail trade. Copper prices rise while wages and wages bonuses spark talk of broader employment gains. Wall Street recovers with higher stock prices and heavy government securities demand. Roosevelt signals possible remedies and budget balance aims, shaping cautious optimism for 1936.
Two boys, Ralph Escobar aged 16 and Harry Escobar aged 4, were knocked from their bicycle by a motorist at Ban Jacinto and Rule streets on Sunday. They were taken to Robert B. Greer Hospital for ward treatment. The incident occurred as they rode the bike and were struck by the car driven by Ralph Escobar.
A youth was treated for injuries after a crash on Me Colisveh Avenue near Raymiend Man Street in an early Monday air collision. The individual was listed as taken to a medical facility for treatment.
Aristice dance and public events listed with names Bill Laos Willetts Grech Wilson Post 359 and Atv detailing a 38 month cadence and Compas Hoy scheduling in the city news brief.
Tuesday events feature Mrs Hiram Partee hosting a luncheon with Miss Nell Lehreiner and Miss Josephine Lehreiner of the SEASOI, and Mrs Charles Armstrong entertaining at her home with teas for Catherine Calvert and Josephine Schreiner. Mrs A H Worden hosts with W W McCrory at Bright Shawl to honor Mrs J W Fincher of Houston. Luncheon at Rainbow Terrace of the St Anthony for Mrs Channing Brown of Cultis. Parmenter luncheon postponed indefinitely as Mary Drought tied to Argel event.
Elaine Marry and relatives attend German club dances with families from Luling and Ballinger. many guests, luncheons, and debutante celebrations mark a busy social weekend. Maryland and Texas connections feature prominent gatherings and wedding announcements.
General Motors announced record sales to consumers in the United States for the first ten months, totaling about 1.39 million, a high mark despite a material October decline to 68,566. The company cited new models reaching buyers slowly as a contributing factor.
A man identified as Frank Funk received medical treatment after being struck by a car near his residence on Sixth Street. The accident occurred recently and responders provided aid at the scene before transporting him for further care.
Calotabs are touted as a thorough intestinal cleanser and diuretic to help the body fight colds. The ad claims they purge germ toxins from the system and promote elimination of cold poisons, offering a purgative and diuretic action. Pricing noted as twenty five cents for a family package and ten cents for a trial package.
The women’s division of the Texas Democratic Party announces a victory luncheon in honor of FDR’s re election. Senator Tom Connally is invited to speak at the event to be held November 24 at the St Anthony Hotel with district and county directors invited. more luncheons planned across the state.
The Boy Scouts of the Alamo Area council launched an emergency membership drive with the national council to recruit 678 new scouts across 11 districts in San Antonio. By December 31, units reaching quota will earn the President Walter W. Head Acorn Award, plus a council plaque and streamer. A new Tener Award rewards troops with ten or more net gains by year end, alongside existing Twenty-Giver and Thirty-Tooter honors.
Lauro Yraguirre leaves as Mexican consul hero and departs for El Paso to assume duties there. Elias Colunga, previously with the vangutte in Los Angeles, set to arrive this week to become consul. Ricardo Hill assumes his dispatches as consul general here.
The Light want ad counter on Broadway at Fifth Street advertises a free desk size blotter. The brief message repeats its location and the offer, urging readers to call at the counter.
Nov 9 1 9 Fairplay school was ordered closed for the week following discoveries of two small children housing symptoms of infantile paralysis. The action reflects concern over potential polio cases and aims to prevent spread while health officials investigate and implement safeguards.
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