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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1936
Page
16
Flames from a gasoline truck explosion in Bowling Green Ohio overturned a St Louis produce truck. About 10 000 pounds of dressed poultry and 6 000 pounds of butter burned as a diver named Tallis Waeretz 25 of St Louis assisted at the scene.
A class of 35 at Kelly field will report Saturday, the smallest in the field's history. Army aviation school officials announce three officers will lead the class, including Capt. James R. Andersen and Slouts Kimball Brown Jr. Others listed include Henley V. Bustin Jr, Suhen M. Blewer, Clyde Box, and numerous cadets.
Cuero Texas secondhand report describes discovery of partial remains of a prehistoric elephant seven miles east of Cuero found by Ersin Seurr. fragments include two teeth a jawbone and a large tusk. the elephant weighed about ten tons and roamed north america under 1300 years ago. specimens are at the university of texas in austin for study.
Reverend Arthur J. McKinstry will discuss "The Difficulties in the Way of San Antonio Progress" under the Antino Social Workers' association. The event occurs Monday at the Boy Recurbut, 2519 Broadpay, drawing on the United States health survey of the City of San Antonio and related sociological studies.
The market opened with tentative gains as key stocks traded above the prior close while optimism waned later, with activity slowing and bonds mixed. Notable names mentioned include General Motors, American Telephone, Allied Chemical, Goodyear, and Dow components. several railroad and utility stocks fluctuated amid international tensions and waning momentum ahead of quarterly results.
Boston and other markets report mixed wool prices with firm foreign demand and higher buyer activity. Prices for greasy wools ease in Boston while Australian and European markets push up, with New York, Ohio, and Chicago trade noted.
London and New York money and metals markets show sterling and commodity prices with silver and tin quotes. The report lists bid and ask levels for London silver, electrolytic tin, lead, and copper futures, along with exchange rates for several currencies and bankers’ acceptance rates in New York.
Market notes detail poultry and produce trading across regions. Cites shipments, weights, and price hints with references to turkeys ducks and eggs. Mentions Tulsa Washington Kansas and New York markets and refrigerated merchandise standards.
Federal Judge ordered forfeiture of a 97 500 deposit and granted a 400 judgment to receivers for The United Nori and Youth Development com. Carter applied to purchase Parst Urek and Buckeye properties, depositing 97 500 to secure performance by Sept 24. When the contract lagged, the receivers sought forfeiture and 2400 rental judgment on leases. Properties are being managed by Boyle Ing J E Ma.
A garbled report describes the slaying of a prominent slot machine operator tied to a Chicago syndicate. Two theories surface: rivals displacing him with gang backing or a confrontation over profits, estimated at a large annual sum. The narrative hints at Crowley as a central figure and mentions a Crowley faction in Iron City days.
A fragmented report notes Crosby musical acts at Palace with mentions of performers Lucile Gleasen Hymer Samuel S. Hinds and Girstes Williams among others, and references to an East Side venue and a forthcoming home appearance by Muland. The text hints at rhythm and lineups, but specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Heritage notes Deis Dudley meeting Pereereen Gebulbi R Kro. Ra Eins discusses "Portrait of a Rebel" as a cultural piece by a New York attributed writer and columnist.
A Seattle central labor union official will address the executive council of the Arizona Federation of Labor next Tuesday to explain the Seattle Post Intelligencer strike. Daniel Thonth, president of the International Turnsters Union and council member, will present the union stance at the quarterly meeting.
In a sensational interview for Casmanolitan, Barbara Hulton Haugwitz-Reventtiow, the Woolworth heiress, discusses public dislike, her failed marriage to Prince Alexis Mollvan, and her plans for her son. She defends her wealth and recalls childhood, vowing to raise her son without social pressure or dependence on money.
Dallas police thwarted a bank holdup during the Texas Centennial exposition events. Attendance reached 2,104 on the day, bringing the total to 4551.
The New Orleans cotton market reacts with renewed buying as government estimates and trade speculation shift sentiment. Prices edge higher for December and March with limited short interest, while Liverpool reports lower spot values and steady futures.
A San Antonio Light pattern advertisement promotes a Marian Martin frock Blending slimming curves with a pointed yoke and contrasting bow The pattern 3070 offers sizes 28 to 48 with yardage details and pricing Includes ordering tips and the pattern book promotion tied to home and social wear communications
In Paris and New York markets, sterling and francs swung against the dollar. The pound dropped to 3.08 francs from 3.04 yesterday, while the franc weakened to 21.42 per dollar. The U.S. currency price shifted sharply amid global trading, with several rates reported for major currencies.
New York Central Railroad reported August net income of 807,373 after charges. Compared with 972,172 for August last year, the period ended August 31 showed fixed charges at 2,367,002, against a deficit of 25,252 for the prior period.
Mesa Arizona man Neale 32 died after his small airplane crashed four miles south of here while dusting cotton to eradicate insects. He told hospital staff the craft stalled and he pulled into a sharp turn.
A vintage pattern description explains a flower like quilt block with varied color schemes and 8 inch blocks suitable for car scrap quilt or a cushion. Includes cutting instructions yardage chart and a brick placement diagram with guidance for single and double bed sizes. Requests pattern 724 from the San Antonio Light Needlerralt Department with name and address.
Livestock prices drift in San Antonio and Fort Worth markets with cattle fat calves and hogs trading mixed. Beef and hog prices show broad ranges as steers, heifers, and cows move at varied levels, while lighter weights and stockers also vary in demand across the two hubs.
In Chicago trading the wheat market rose amid tight Argentina supplies and implied weather delays, with brokers noting classified shortages and potential further scarcity. Reports from San Antonio and Liverpool show varied spot prices, futures activity, and wholesale rates across grains, including corn and barley, reflecting a broader supply constraint.
A belligerent and garbled report details Macy George age years old of 2702 West Martin street and an accident involving a coffee grinder. The fragmentary text mentions a finger injury and unclear employee notes. The rest includes stray financial figures and unrelated dairy and meat market terms.
Weather delays Bernarr Macfadden in route to San Antonio for a campaign stop. The publisher and health advocate, traveling with two daughters, attempted to reach Atlanta then to San Antonio for a Friday night appearance at the Municipal auditorium. Bad conditions forced a return to Atlanta. five Texas appearances planned.
Texas accounted for 4.73 percent of the nation’s population yet paid 2.15 percent of federal tax collections in the 1826 fiscal year. Preliminary figures show Texans contributed 75,738,405 dollars to the federal treasury for the period ending June 1.
P E urigy president of the San Antonio real estate board will meet with five members this afternoon to appoint an executive committee to organize the Texas Property Owners Association unit for the Fourteenth region. The group aims to study taxes and propose a balanced tax program to the legislature and taxing bodies. The unit will include 24 counties.
In Thirty-seventh District court, Mrs Minnie Plata sues American Airlines alleging her son Henry W Tate Jr, 26, died in a plane crash near Goodin Arkansas on December 4. She claims to be sole survivor reliant on him and seeks damages, noting the airline employs agents in Bexar and vital counties for service.
The will of William Ochse of San Antonio Drug Co. was probated by County Judge Frist. Judge Woedhunt appointed Ochse's widow Mrs. Kalle Marie Ochse as executrix and signed the order. The will dated September 20 valued the estate at about $5000 at his death on September 10.
Cuero day at the Dallas Centennial is set for Friday October 24 with a special program featuring the Chere Turkey Trotters and a hand sermon. Mayor J T Newman will deliver the principal address as turkeys are reused among attendees on the Centennial grounds. An advertisement notes the Turkey Trot events slated for November 13 and 19.
A two year old, Jimmie Mae Jones, residing at 1203 Perce situet, was taken to Robert B. Green hospital on Friday for treatment after drinking lye water.
Earl Carroll theatrical producer of the Vanities and other revues fled a petition in bankruptcy here. He lists liabilities of 983402 and assets of 410646.
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