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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1931

Page

9

Bakers Refuse Bread Price Cut Demand Amid Wages Strain

Walter J. Crooks of the Federal Bakery Company reports bakers in the city resist a five cent loaf price, arguing selling costs remain high despite flour price drops. Mayor Chambers urged cuts. Crooks notes production costs and employee wages keep prices up, while charity distribution increases. The piece cites broad public hunger and changing shopper behavior as pressures grow on bakers.

Srand Linge Chambers Walter L. Tropis Federal Bakery Company Brooks

Remembering the West and a Peaceful Route

An evocative reminiscence recalls encounters with rustlers and hostile men in the Sabinat canyon Frio Tayakans and Turney creek regions. The speaker claims to have faced danger without harming anyone, asserting travels across Texas and witness of a troubled era.

Entite Sabinat Frio Tayakans Thin West Vye Rover Tesay

Postoffice to Have Holiday for Labor Day

Postmaster P. Rama announces a Labor Day holiday with no city deliveries and regular offices closed at 2 p m Saturday. Rural carriers and post office staff will not work except to handle heavy mail with extra personnel. Local government offices and courts will observe the holiday and offices in the district will be closed. Commissioner Paul A. Lack liner confirmed the closure.

Rama Wera Paul A. Lackliner

Hebrew Loan Body Elects Officers

The Hebrew Free Loan Association held its annual installation at the institute on Wednesday night electing A. Komensa as president and A. Verler as vice president. Other officers include Mots ry D. Dobias as secretary, Harry Orman as treasurer, and a slate of board members and advisers.

Cnicera Hebrew Free Lane Association A. Komensa Presi- A. Verler Motsry D. Dobias Stereinty Harry “Sue Orman M. Altermay H. Cohen G. Eldridge Tiabhi Ephraim Frisch J. Gestand Ny Gosson J. Hirshmen Turan D. Koster FL Taube J.P. Krrothin Ak. Matye Soff Teabhl J. Mozorski Itabbi Samuel T. Phillips D. Shnewfield Nag J. Spector Trurters

Enrollment Date for Schools Set at Brackenridge and Avenge High

Raw Aptonic publicigh school studybls will be registered at Brack enridge and Alain Avenge high prhools September 4. Enea Gary, Principal of Dyrckenridge announced Soturdas. Seniors will repiate from 88, my Breet or alighly. Euphomores from 12:30 to E0 p.m. Students on by the city are re version to register one day this week.

Raw Aptonic Publicigh Brackenridge Alain Avenge Enea Gary Dyrckenridge Soturdas

Bexar Farmers Demonstration at Farm Road Site

Local farmers at the Soil Conservation demonstration on Tabeack road Frisias featured Albert Amverick Jr and LS Maverick. County agent W A Cleger and Crterilae Tractor Company staff showed irrigation and soil testing equipment, including a hedging terencing machine and related tools.

Bexar Albert Amverick Jr Maverick Tabeack Road Frisias Wy Melty W. A. Cleger Wisk Crterilae Tractor Hudg Malls Salt

County seeks 30 million in highway plan

County officials announce a proposed 30 million highway financing plan to be funded by 2 million dollars from each branch of government. The plan envisions a county road bond issue of 2 million, with clerical and citizen boards to oversee, while city officials weigh local bond options and labor sources. The effort aims to ease unemployment, straighten roads, remove grade crossings, and create a 44 mile loop around the city, with multiple public and district offices involved.

Texas Ol Gos Mas’ Sterling Etale Bigtieos Tomtission Cew E. P. Arneson Arnesia Wetty Bona Lasne Sterling State Highway Commission Ne Willingo Isaac W. A. Wurzbach C. M. Chambers Court House Chambers City Hall

Carnegie Library to Close Monday Due to Tabor Day

The Carnegie Library and its branches will be closed Monday in observance of Tabor Day, according to an official announcement.

Carnegie Library Ite

GlA Alun Toentertan to Attend at Origine Restaurant

A group of Antonio Collegy alumni and visiting students will attend an event at the Origine Dex iton restaurant Wednesday according to Amboengemeni. A number of alumni residences are reported to attend the ensuing week at the institute.

In Antonio Collegy Tndustehi 'Arte Alnntini Association Wilteaterlais Lineheon Dexiton Nown Anboengemeni Eneherst Institute

Woodland Like Community Rereeniivin Installs Officers

Club will install its official roster with Man. A. Gosant named president after recent election. Officers selected Saturday include Mrs. E. A. Hice as vice president, Mrs. C. E. Sapper as recording secretary, Mrs. F. L. H. Kinns as corresponding secretary, and Mrs. J. C. Binks as treasurer. Other officers listed include parliamentarian Irvin Gouger and historian D. Anerson.

Gosant Woodland Rereeniivin E. A. Hice Ab Stockdale C. E. Sapper Berutchene HL Kinnid

Finger Printing School Opens In Fort Worth

Eraereit Ja 2tee, a former Fort Worth police official with eight years service in the intelligence unit and World War II U S ties, announced the start of a finger printing school at 205 Afear building. The program will explore finger printing in the business world as its main study topic.

Eraereit Ja Fort Worth Bat Afear Saistiday Pricr Rem United States Pinger

Army Reception Is Accorded Visitor

An official arms reception marked the visit of General 3, Mijores Palencia, Mexico City’s chief of staff, to Maj. Gen. Falwin Be Winns, commander of the Eighth Corps area. A squad of guns was fired by Capt. 4. M. Marper in salute.

Mijores Palencia Mexico City

Trimble Visits Trappists at Genthemany Abbey

Charles Hammett Trimble, long active in education and reform circles, arrived at Genthemany Abbey in Kentucky to study and work with the Trappist lay brother community. The move was announced Saturday under church authority and grace.

Trimble Charles Hammett Trimble San Antonio Faasa Genthemany Kentucky Albot Eurly

Ft Sam Sergeant Ties for First in Camp Perry Match

Sergeant Clarence L Umberger of the Third Infantry at Mort Sam Houston tied for first in the Camp Perry match with perfect scores in a 20 yard rapid fire event. Other top finishers from the Light Corps area included Sergeant Adolphus Surman Fort Wayne EL Warren and Wilse Greut, plus Paul We Schultz of the New Mexico National Guard.

Clarence L. Umberger Treaty Third Infantry Mort Sam Houston Verry Acares Fouston Adolphus Surman Adolphus Surman of the Pirst Finbeyy

Church Barbecue Sunday Fundraiser at St Joseph Jennings

A church barbecue and carnival will be held Sunday at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Jennings, located 22 miles south of San Antonio on the Pleasanton road. Rector Nev He Thong will announce the fundraiser hosted by Rivenly parishioners with chicken and barbecue offerings.

St. Toseph's Catholic Church Jenning Mies San Antonio He Thong A. Ilance Will Ba

Alpine Institute to Host Trans Pecox Teachers’ Institute Revision

Gary Enos, chairman of Bracken Ridge High School, will preside over the Alpine Institute’s high school revision of the Trans Pecox Teachers’ Institute. The event is scheduled for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday in Alpine.

Gary Alpine Institute Enos Gary Brackenridge High School trans-Pecox Teachers’ Institute

Brackenridge High School History Courses Endorsed

The state board of education endorsed world history courses at Brackenridge High School. Principal Enus Gary announced the action on Saturday, noting the program aligns with college entrance requirements.

San Anton State Board of Education Enus Gary Principel Brackenrilge High Schow

Lorne Science Clubholds autumn gathering in Venus location

The Lorne Science clubs plan its annual fall get together with a science fair style program. About one hundred members from all parts of Venus are expected to attend the event in the Traders' Institute area. A public science program and exhibit are scheduled as part of the gathering.

Lorne Science Clubs Mesling

Degrees Awarded To L4G Students At University Of Terny

Lists 18 graduates from the University of Terny in the allcumer term, naming Airs. Jessie White Dein Erhebert Harksdale Janie Raten Sister Mary Frederica Rakes Toha Burleson Helen Franke Ada Georke Mary Lucicke Marion Mune fin Elrwiod Querean Martha Ragsdale Robert Ethea With Schucider Mia Gertemle A. Smith Stella Smith and Sarah Ware.

University of Terny Allcumer San Acconins Airs Jessie White Dein Erhebert Harksdale Janie Raten Mary Frederica Rakes Toha Burleson Helen Franke Ada Georke Mary Lucicke Marion Munefin Elrwiod Querean Martha Ragsdale Robert Ethea Schucider Mia Gertemle A. Smith Stella Smith Sarah Ware

Vacant House Leveled by Fire on Rogers Avenue

A vacant two story house at Rogers Avenue was destroyed by a blaze early in the day. Fire officials could not estimate losses. The fire also damaged W. R. Garrett residence at Goodrich Street. Miss Monta Stunter, employment secretary at W. GCAL, returned to the city after a California vacation.

Ites Rogera Avenue W. R. Garrett Goodrich Street Cizerven Mais

Tabor day events mark big San Antonio labor celebration

Ten and twenty years ago notes recall Tabor Day festivity at San Pedro Park with speeches athletic contests dancing and prize winnings. Mrs Edgar Kelsch and Mrs Walthall figure among winners as Governor Neff and party visit from Austin.

San Antonio San Pedro Park Mra Eidgar Kelsch

Labor Day Observance in San Antonio Highlights City Events

San Antonio readies to celebrate Labor Day for the fortieth time with parades and concerts. Downtown hosts a pageant and a big park celebration with contests, prizes, band concerts, and a Monday banket picnic in San Pedro Park. Thousands may leave the city as trains offer special rates and extended ticket sales for weekend travel.

Sao Antonio San Pedro Asm Antonia Federal William Ly Muorgen San Antonio Rades Council Gunmeil J. McWaire Gimots Inbar Lend Hind Grover Cleveland Alcitaire Galilee York Fon Banket Jeesest Wittem A. Waorsbach C. MI. Chambers Utren Mire WL . Williams

Workmen's Circle to Hold Conference in San Antonio

The Texas and Louisiana Workmen's Circle conference will be held in San Antonio Sunday and Monday at Redman's Hall on Sole Dad Street. Delegates from Houston, Dallas, Galveston, Fort Worth and Waco will attend.

Workmen's Circle Texas San Antonio Soledad Street Troy Horston Dallas Galveston Fort Worth Waco

Mexican Consulate to Open Monday Hours

The Mexican consulate to the Hoe fon Sulliting will be open Monday for four lea from A to Jl e me Monday, Jabordar, accapting Rodpegmant.

Jabordar

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