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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1932
Page
15
A garbled auction of furniture and household items from living room sets to breakfast tables, bedroom suites, and radios appears among mixed classifieds. The sale includes partial descriptions of 4 piece fiber suites, walnut bedroom sets, dinette units, and various appliances plus rail freight and delivery notes.
A cluttered list of cash sales and offerings from a local newspaper page. Items include welding machines, furniture, appliances, sewing gear, locks and cases, and miscellaneous tools. The mix features price notes and contact hints in a plain classified-style summary.
Richard G C Gewalt 72 of 411 Barton Avenue native of Germany and long time San Antonio resident died. Services Monday at the Highland Park Presbyterian Church with Rev. A By officiating. Survivors include widow Rose Gewalt two sons Richard W Cantor, A Suden and W Tl Suden both of San Antonio. two daughters Mrs Berk Sanlee and Mrs J E Schmidt of San Antonio. three brothers John Tellman St Louis H Tellman Chicago Louis Tellman Herman Missouri. and sisters Mrs Rose Clark St Louis Mrs Ann Dermbusch Cleveland and Mrs Freda Ruworl Herman Missouri.
Nov 21 report from San Angelo says about 15 carloads of turkeys valued around 460,000 were shipped northward and westward for the Thanksgiving market. Concho Packing Company bought 33 carloads at 43 cents per pound for No 1 birds. Some loads were posted by West Farmers Cooperative Haulage Association. Lack of pickers hindered dressing of more birds.
Stocks opened quiet with mixed moves as Allied Chemical American Tobacco and U.S. Lines Consolidated fell while New York Central and other majors posted losses. An automaker rebound appeared, with rail orders and employment rising slightly amid ongoing wage pressures and restructuring signals.
The report details sluggish cotton exports with a key figure of 1,287,212 bales in the last period, in contrast to earlier high volumes. It notes declines in December into March, a muted market response postwar, and price movements across Liverpool New Orleans and New York futures, reflecting broad market softness.
Grain prices opened steady in Chicago as fresh market activity and renewed buying interest emerged. December wheat headed toward a weaker tone amid large Chicago deliveries and Argentine rains, with 56 million bushels held for December, while favorable field weather eased price pressures and farmers reported current prices for wheat and corn on the San Antonio grain market.
An historic notice records the establishment of a post office at Bam Norwood and a new branch of the Fort Worth and Denver line between Childress and Pampa. It notes the towns of Loxton and Atala in the surrounding area and mentions dates in November. The terse, period-voice item lists places and approvals amid a stream of garbled OCR text.
Kansas Nebraska live stock market prices show receipts and top figures across cattle calves sheep and hogs. Prices are listed for feeders steers cows heifers and vealers with ranges and averages from Kansas Oklahoma Illinois and Chicago markets.
Numerous 1932 deeds and trust agreements record transfers of interest in parcels within Amarillo and surrounding subdivisions. Entities include Marlandale Gardens, Security Building and Loan, and various trustees, with multiple November and October 1932 dates noting tract transfers, lot consolidations, and new city blocks.
The 4th session ends without correcting a funds issue that blocks paying 15 amendment publication bills. An appropriation split per amendment left a remaining surplus after some costs and insufficient funds for others. Secretary Janes McCallum urged a special session to fix it, but no action was taken.
Friona Texas farmers debate whether hunters or ducks pose the greater threat. Gates left open and close shooting endanger livestock while large duck numbers threaten crops and pastures, forcing cattle removals from enclosures in several cases.
Dallas officials announce the city’s $22,000 milk supply contract for the coming year goes to the Producer’s Milk Company after a bid of 5 cents per quart plus a 7 percent prompt payment discount. Other distributors offered wholesale pricing that could change above or below 5 cents. The Producer’s posted a $5000 bond to guarantee contract execution.
Dalhart Texas November 21 A 71 year old man Willem Witter and his 66 year old partner Mrs Lucy Dalin began a long distance courtship by mail. The couple married with both sides noting their children. They said they did not seek permission from others.
Herbert Martin Lamb County state attorney elect pursues fish breeding as a hobby. He raises fancy musk fish of varied colors and breeds, maintaining an aquarium with species including tiger-laying and live-bearing fish. He dedicates time to his unique aquatic setup and aquarium building.
Miss Louise Dittrich of El Paso, general secretary of the Texas Graduate Nurse Association, was the featured speaker at an event by the Rio Grande Valley district. Thirty-one Valley graduate nurses attended the luncheon in McAllen.
In Crockett County Texas two large ranches have been sold to two companies for oil development. The agreed price totals a substantial sum, with the transfer enhancing acreage under crude exploration. Details on buyers and exact figures remain limited in the available excerpt.
Port Worth dispatch: Taylor, a newly licensed pilot, takes his 20 year old wife on a first passenger flight soon after earning his license. Eighteen minutes later his mother Mrs. Alice Taylor also flies with him. Both flights include landings and takeoffs without incident and he has twelve hours solo flying credited.
Legionnaires of Texas will gather November 24 to 27 in the Longhorn Cavern near Burnet County. Ceremonies occur in a vast chamber with a natural pit and dressing rooms. A free barbering service, entertainment, dining, dancing, and polo matches are planned amid 2000 acres of surrounding woods and explored cavern passages.
McAllen Texas November 21 plans for the Citrus Fiesta to be held December 2 are moving. Parade and pageant preparations are nearly finished under manager Paw Ord with help from a large committee. The event will highlight the Lower Rio Grande valley citrus history and includes a 17 year old entry valued at 12500000.
Three gold miners from the Ormone family died from gas in a Saratoga Acres shaft near Sonora. George Weston Sr and his son George Weston Jr, and Reid Weston were killed. Bodies were recovered Saturday night and early yesterday, with joint funeral plans announced for tomorrow.
Funeral services for Claude Dunnahoo twenty perished in a truck accident were held at his uncle G T Tich home in San Saba. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Allen Dunnahoo a brother Huron Dunnahoo a sister Nadins Dunnahoo a junior in San Saba High School and a small nephew Houston Dunnahoo all of San Saba.
Dallas November 21. Texas leads in keeping accurate birth and death records, says Dr Allen Hutchinson president of the Texas Public Health Association. He warns that health work cannot be carried out effectively if the number of deaths and their causes are unknown.
Stock shipments in Sonora and surrounding areas were light with only 10 cars of cattle and seven of sheep reported for the last week. Cattle shipments were heavier than usual while sheep shipments were notably low amid holiday demand and market fluctuations.
Market report from a local produce exchange shows prices for fruits and vegetables including apples, bananas, peppers, potatoes, and dairy. Quotations list per crate or per bushel with many items priced in cents, dollars, and by unit, reflecting typical wholesale trading for farm produce and groceries.
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