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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1936

Page

11

Federation Nominating List Locks In Presidential Race

The Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs nominations committee narrowed contests to the presidency with Denton’s Mrs. R J Tuerente and Groesbeck’s Mrs C D Kelly the main candidates. Mrs Volney Taylor remains federation president as the group meets at the Plaza for its annual convention. Other officers were unopposed, and the meeting focused on charter amendments while speakers and presentations highlighted county federation work and library gifts.

Texas Federation ”S Women's Clubs R. J. Tuerente Denton Bmyrs C.D. Kelly Grotsbeck Turtestine Volney Taylor Federation Thywredey Morning W. Pi Averitt Lamesa Lee Morris Chico Sour Dogenh Perkins Eastland Ng Soba D. Cochran Linton Lepasurer Plava Seston W. Franklin FHA Houston L. Winesid Crowe Bmirs Joseph Perfins Drie Bexat J.T Jewett Rough Mira Cochran Siblok Ozoring Iain

Baptist leaders urge moral focus amid rising crime and costs

At the Texas Baptist convention Dr H W Tribble urged seminary graduates to educate youth in Christian living as crime and population rise. Texas Baptists reported 1 401 804 spent on capital programs, 684 institutions attendance, 4.3 million missionaries in 44 countries, and multiple leaders present.

Mineral Wells America H. W. Tribble Baptist | General Convention of Texas Joaye Dy Tribble Baptist Louisville Christian Living J. Howard Williams Churcellon Corvallles Pitt Nett Bivlor Interrity Bart J. R. Comer Hilary

High School Beauty Leaves Home Pageant Controversy

A high school beauty winner, Charles Carroll, reportedly fled home amid a Carolina area search after a controversial local pageant. Authorities say Carroll disappeared October 29 with reported ties to a rival contest. Local press notes social media as part of the intrigue and law enforcement involvement continues.

Clay Chnter Nes Charles Carroll Hipi Sotioal Getober Marloes Carroll

Grain Market Rebounds in Chicago Wheat Trade

Chicago November wheat contracts held firm as buyers in a market tempered by European political tensions and anticipated supply shifts. Officials noted a temporarily offset movement from eager purchasers while Canada’s drought curb and U.S. domestic supplies influenced prices. corn and oats eased with a government crop report forecasting a larger yield. Hay and grain prices across Texas and Antonie region were listed with varied per ton rates.

Chicago Europe Canada Yefleck- Raze Lok Garder Drenturs

Money and Metals in ELSES and London Markets

The report details foreign exchange rates and metal prices across major centers. It lists currencies and demands for Great Britain France Belgium Germany and other regions, plus bullion and coin prices in London and New York.

Great Britain EL Fay France Aft Belgium Germany Sweden Rinland Switzerland Portugal Greece Patan Czechoslysnag Hart Sharuhal Kang Mexico Ciral New York Montral

Earnings report shows mixed nine-month results across firms

The document reports New York area earnings for September and nine months, with totals around 27.1 million for the quarter, 3.5 million net income after taxes, and substantial losses in other sectors. It mentions Central Railroad results, Power and Light holdings, and preferred dividends totaling about 240,618, alongside per share figures and year-to-date comparisons, highlighting volatility and tax effects.

New York Wes Amer Company Chemical Pro-Ducet Yghares Martha Perioi New York Central Railraad Tts Vine Mintha Schenker Rm Borie Bentevnne Vizcingin Power and Light

San Antonio Livestock Market Weak Demand Slows Trade

Livestock market reports from San Antonio and Fort Worth show weaker demand and slow trading. Calves and cows sold unevenly with prices mostly steady to lower. buyers cautious as receipts ranged high, with medium beef and light yearlings selling around 4 to 5 dollars per head and fat cattle up to 5.25 to 5.80.

San Antonio Federal State Market News Font Worth Livestock Fort Worth USDA lPrede Hieber Bidkena Backigg Enller Srades Omers God Lelie Sheen Rercinis Lincago Livestock APA Finga Wiehts Posnita Saad Biltk Tulle SU Gowand SiLzoe Krade Ransss Rarsas Nor Hess Jad Peis SBD Jovener Lastos Rayenne Kinine Eleeres New

Dollar Market Trends in Boston and New York Trade

The market shows varied demand among textiles and French goods. Prices drift with New York quotes around 4.53 and 4.0 cents with modest Boston interest. Goods like velours and French combing yarns move slowly as buyers seek steady terms and cautious commitments.

Boston Trier

Rockefeller Letter Praises Farley as Sportsmanship Ideal

New York November 12. John B Rockefeller Jr issues a public letter to Postmaster General Farley praising his election night remarks as high in sportsmanship and urging national unity. Farley confirms Rockefeller’s permission to publish the letter, noting it as a helpful act for the country. The Rockefeller family has long ties to the Republican party.

New York Jeli John B. Rockefeller Jr Jamies A. Fartey Jock United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Gill' Go Anl John DO Rockefeller Jr Farley Rockefeler Parley Askek Rockefelter Rockefeller Famiy Republican Party John P. Rockefeller Jr Tus Lathier

Election Race Rail Files Cost of Campaign

Ames O Rau independent candidate for Congress filed a report Thursday detailing campaign expenses with Woodhull showing $1804.18 spent. Teall received 1000 votes. the report lists small involuntary counts, a disputed tithe, a bank loan of $10, and receipts totaling $1564.15.

Ames O. Rau Congress Pounty Judes Frostey Woodhull Teall Gazrec Titus Manny

Stock Market News Signals Mixed Trading Activity

Stock market reports show a tepid session with modest volume and fluctuating prices. Buyers briefly pushed shares higher but some sectors lagged as profits and dividends influenced trader sentiment. Major names like Chrysler, Dow Jones components, and retail groups appear amid cautious gains and pricing shifts.

Canada Sees Tourist Trade Rebound After Prohibition

Canada expects tourist spending to reach 276 million this year, a peak not seen since 1929. American visitors dominated arrivals as prohibition repeal altered popular travel patterns, with over 3.25 million U S cars entering Canada in the last eighteen months.

Canada Canadian ‘Travel Bureau United States

Baby in incubator sparks Louisiana mystery case

In Winn parish a baby named Moe remains in a charity hospital incubator after being found at a woods edge. Crawford family reports a brindle dog carried the infant to their home and a Brightman police hunt seeks the infant's parents as villagers notice a similar child welfare lead nearby.

Winn Grurane Moses Pearl River WEA Mys Losie Crawford St. ‘Talaiany Bocallisa Lan Jen Fee Crawfords

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago and New York

A listed market update from Chicago and New York details varied poultry and produce prices. It includes weights, cuts, and price per pound for items like broilers, turkeys, ducks, and geese, alongside dairy and refrigerated goods with noted market levels and receipts.

Ncago Poultry Chicago F Gale Hee Iméuz'leahorn Plemouth Plymouth Neck Plymuth Ltd Doris Cairns

Cotton Market in New Orleans Slips on Weak Foreign Demand

New Orleans cotton markets opened with prices soft amid weak foreign demand and lower cable trends. January prices near 14.88 and March around 14.56, with selling pressure easing midday as buyers returned at concessions. weather and local harvests kept activity uneven in the north central belt.

New Orleans New Orbang Ue Nore Avide Seat Te End Rales North Central Fugelay Long Mauldutlen Thare Rainganie Eeottoun i Mothe Turk

Are You Aware Editor Seeks Reader Questions

An appeal invites readers to mail or bring questions to the Are You Aware editor at The Light Broadway at Fifth Street. The note references various topics and scattered details, including wildlife, bee species, and unrelated stock quotes, suggesting a loosely edited column or question line with miscellaneous content from different reports.

the Light Broadway Fifth Street

County to advertise warrants for road underpass project

County commissioners voted Thursday to advertise intentions to issue warrants for purchasing rights of way needed for the San Pedro Avenue underpass. The move relies on Thomas G. Leighton’s successor Dan G. Bell countersigning the warrants when he becomes county treasurer on January 1.

County Transuer Thomas G. Leighton Coluntersign Farrardts Lodege County Come Os San Pedro Avenue Dans G. Bell Leighton

McAllen Overcoat Travels for Northward Trip

A traveling overcoat, owned by a McAllen resident, spent winters on the road as merchants and others faced cold trips north. A local tailor made a test garment no longer needed, and for two years the coat has been rented to travelers lacking outerwear. The piece has largely moved between the Valley and northern states, reflecting persistent cold-season demand.

Mcallen Ney McAlenties Valley Storth- 2Th

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