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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1936

Page

15

Rayon Industry Sees Record Output and Price Shifts

The rayon industry in the United States rapidly expanded since its start in 1411 and became the leading producer of rayon. Output last year reached 264,557 pounds, about five times 1925. Price per pound fell from 6.07 to 0.57 over the period, aiding demand while employment rose from 19,128 in 1925 to 50,125 in 1995, though real wages declined from about 1200 to around 1140 dollars annually by 1945.

United States Rayon Sara Tayon

Baptists Confront Gambling and Morals at Mineral Wells Meet

At Mineral Wells the Baptist general convention closed its session discussing vices like gambling and dance halls. Leaders urged a strong campaign for morality, education funding, and repeal of gambling laws while noting liquor and prostitution issues undermine family life.

Baptist Convention Jetn L. Wharton Longview Bess Tammmities Maiti Igs Hailes of Tyler Bailes Texas John L .Wharton First Baphiet

Baptists Name Guiding Board For Mineral Wells Meeting

The Baptist general convention reported nominating committee selections from arming members of the executive board. Names listed include Cless, Hepbill, Huntue Wallace, Jackeun, Jenking Wells, Aybar, Howse Williams, Hescan, Denteon, Yearly, Porter, McKin, Jesse Felon, Bart eusen, Dawson, D. Grey, O Brin, and others. The committee plans to visit Dallas in December to discuss NEA years conyes.

Mineral Wells Baptist General Convention Cless Hep Billlelon Huntue Wallace Ie Dallas Jackeuu Greensill Micrvall Denteon Jenking Wella McKinney Weif Heasion T. Androes Tesarkanas A.C. Miller Belton Cl. Hounon J. Inert A. O. Moore Port Arthur W. W. Andrews Ei . J Victoria F. Marta Wichita Fall Port Wort Las Inve Teingle W An Lo Cerve Moe Hereford Lunt Hlo Cawker Corpus A.D Foreman San Angelo W. H. Brown Jacksonville Euren Sparks Barne Prsey Austin T. G Jester A. Morton Getesville L. D. Milell NEA Conyes Tan

Industrial Parley Aims Revival Of NRA Provisions

Washington November 1. Labor leaders and 39 governors’ representatives plan a revival of NRA labor provisions. George L. Ber is national industrial cooperation chief, convening a session November 10 with industry and labor reps to discuss industry progress, wartime shift, and recovery efforts. Some industrials back the push, others remain hesitant.

Whshington CINS Sug NRA George L. Ber United States Co-Endingir Istants Wass Tabor Sessons Council For Industrial Progress Jit Effore Bounie Industry Faber Jasi Cownc Insh Dreember Serble Jsome Industrimids Nore

Death Probe After Woman Found at Arroyo Seca Cabin

Police investigate the death of Mrs. Marparel FP Walker at a mountain cabin in Arroyo Seca California during the Armistice holiday. Her husband Henry Glave Walker, a real estate operator, reported she was barricaded inside, with authorities noting a blood spatter scene as they secured the area and awaited results.

Dos Angeles Calif Marparel Walker Arroyo Seca Fares Yanmers Henry Glave Walker Sf. Rea May Veverel

Cotton Market News From Orleans and Liverpool

Cotton futures in New Orleans opened steady with December at 71.40 and near months showing slight gains or steady trade as buyers appeared in good volume for long positions. Reports indicate quiet dealings, light hedging, and cautious sentiment with modest advances in some months while others remained near prior closes. European market notes Liverpool pricing showed mixed quotes as world demand and currency factors influenced nearby contracts.

Orleans Nev Graves WitKin & Shidl Greo Morni Denture Ambiy Cation Light Acre Tuoller Tubres Etreles Trent Europe Cottey Vantinges Strpent Jevel Meribe Peat le Ca Ewchar

Mussolini Plans Abolition Of Italian Courts

Rome reports Premier Mussolini will abolish existing Italian courts and replace them with state committees shaping the legal profession. A special defense tribunal formed 100 years ago would be abolished. cases on monetary matters and labor would be settled by guild committees and Nabber committees respectively. Lawyers would become government functionaries paid salaries, not fees, raising questions about transparency and the state’s supremacy over personal interests.

Rome Mussolini Ablilions Special Tribunal Hotogna Naber Ministry of the Leroundt

Wool Market Trends and Price Movements Reported

Boston and Royston markets show wool prices rising with 10 percent wage gains noted in mills. Reports cite speculative activity, price readjustments, and varying regional quotes including South America, Texas, and Montana. Prices for fine and combing grades, plus foreign pricing, are listed with regional references and market tone assessments.

Wekerly Wool Repont Boston South America South Texas Ohio Pennsylvania Michinsuaril Basi Ste Montana Sumlar BOG Bbc Cape Winter Turkey

Dollar market jumbles as foreign exchange shifts

Paris and London reporting close in currency markets with the French franc falling to 105.05 against the pound from yesterday, New York rate at 45734 amid data showing shifts in the foreign exchange market. Wheat prices and Atlantic market phrases appear in the same brief.

Bow United State New York

Grain Market News From Chicago and San Antonio

Grain notes show Chicago wheat prices rising on Argentina supply concerns and reduced Italy import duties, with buyers from Argentina and other regions planning purchases. Corn and oats climbed alongside wheat amid strong receipts while local San Antonio hay and other feed prices were reported for week trading, indicating mixed livestock feed markets.

Chicago Nuy_ lil ab Lily Italy Iran Ceouda Argentins

Market Fluctuations Delay Gains as Brokers See Mixed Tides

New York stocks traded choppily with a cautious mood as brokers reported subdued demand from customers. The ticker moved slowly near the fourth hour while bonds currencies and select industries showed mixed action. Major issues listed included U S Industrial Alcohol, Freeport Texas, American Can, Santa Fe, and Westinghouse among others, with declines seen in Grigsler, Studebaker, and Kensecott, as the market debated Federal Reserve actions and market sentiment.

New York Flere Ehereix Cassinets Ranimantil Ang Onniment Shesil Lexher Stores National Department Stores Allied Storen Gruvbel UL = steel Hethtzhem Douglas Ajecraft U. S Acitrican Telerphowe Sifewar Freeport Texas American Can Santa Fe Libby McNei Lility Cluett Peabody Paramount Warner Frus American Specmulive Briggs Manufacturing Baldwin Girgsler Fudson Studebaker Anaconda Kensecott American Smestine

Look Smart Frock Patterns Offer Morning Style Advice

In this San Antonio Light pattern feature Marian Martin designs promote all day wear with a flattering frock. Descriptions cover fabric choices from cotton broadcloth to dimity and gingham, with pattern numbers, sizes, yardage, and order details plus a new Marian Martin pattern book and pattern pricing.

Stuart Marian Martin Marion Martin San Antonio Light Pattern Department

Man Weds 15th Time in Whitesburg Kentucky

In Whitesburg Kentucky on November 12, John Drown a 60 year old farmer wed for the eighth time to Aggie Roberts the bride’s fifth marriage. He had been divorced from his seventh wife. The notice also mentions classified ads on furniture and household appliances and reports on securities markets including an exchange seal transfer of 115000 dollars and weathered rail freight and stock movements.

Whitesburg Tohn Drown Kentucky Aggie Roberts Brown Imran ANG Tidy J. OM. Neiener Spreshions Rarninwa Arena

Crochet pattern 1198 in San Antonio City Needlecrafts

Pattern number 1198 with illustrated crochet stitches and materials. Includes required yarn types and quantities. Send four names and addresses with payment to the San Antonio City Needlecrafts department for this pattern.

San Antonio

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago Market

The Chicago market reports live poultry and produce prices with livee weight changes, including White Rock and Plymouth Rock hens, various roosters, and dressed turkeys. Butter receipts and dairy product notes appear with New York and Omaha market references, noting steady or varying prices and mixed color assortments.

Chtearg Poultry Ciucago Boy White Rock Plymouth Nxtra New York WEW Ckey

Earnings CH waGe and nine months figures for utilities firms

Earnings news from the Midwest shows United Public Service and North West Utility firms reporting third quarter and nine months income with dividends. North West's nine months balance shows a deficit. other companies announce full year promotions, stock dividends, and December dividend dates amid reorganizations and record dates in New York and Western territories.

Todlay Guina Arimm Publics Service Commany Qarter Jegnonths Axainak North West Urilitdeg Company Companias Whiels Cusaman Thriu Jontha North Weal Tasuen

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Lands Mixed Prices

Fort Worth and San Antonio run a brisk livestock sale with 400 cattle and 400 calves reported. Prices vary by weight and grade from top packers paying up to 9.25 per 100 pounds to lower grades around 3 to 4, while yearlings and steers show moderate gains and hogs trend down slightly in the day’s trading across multiple markets.

San Antonio Evderel Bernice Ounaga Aking Culver Muatly Boll Packers Allypérn Meditn Culla Fort Worth Calvey Molly Vlonkera Feeder Iumba East SF. LO Lo Fe Hulk Chicago Livestock Chicago Ivae Uno Phoraday Stexiy Alt Ulegues Waek Heceista Acco Xansas City Kansas City Aps Jong South Texas Manly

Girl Reporter Signs for Film in Hollywood

Dorthy Kilgalley signed a film contract in Hollywood to portray a girl reporter in a feature. The NY Evening Intent and International News Service reported she will star in a picture titled Binter Take AML, after being assigned to write her own personal account of the trip to Hollywood.

Hollyawoon UINS Dorthy Kilgalley New York Evening Intent International Kew Serlea Melin-Gild WyrieMayer Hollyword Amerslea Aml

MennaB Gunfighter Hailey Captured After Farm Battle

Reese Hailey, 23, escaped North Carolina robber, was captured in a gun battle with federal agents on a farm near Chillicothe. Sheriff Vincent of Basshunting county reported a severe wound to no one and that all wounded were moved to the city hospital.

Chillicothe Ohio Reese Hailey Mepachment of Justice T. Vincent Bassehunty

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