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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1931

Page

27

Revival of the old mill race in San Antonio water system

Rains revive the old mill at Roaring Springs canal area near Brackenridge Park. The restored canal and two water wheels power a modern pump system, reviving a historic site once crucial to San Antonio’s water supply.

Heaver Walter Rooken Ridge Park Sen Aulnig Rock House Galaon Dorglum Famone Aculptor Mein- Hold Heezig Emil Hoenig George W. Brackenridge Istler Wader Company Wort Wrackencge Park Ganala A. Marbach Koehler Brackenridge Agatem San Antonio

Graduation Excision Noted at Wrarken High May 27

One hundred fifty seniors from Wrarken High School will graduate on May 27 with the main sermon by Reverend Then T. Jones of Madison Square Presbyterian Church. An invocation will be delivered by Reverend OC Skinnee of Highland Park Baptist Church.

Enos Gary OC. Ts. Skinnee Fighlanrs Park Eatresse Brackenridge

David Copperfield Playlet Planned Seenen

David Copperfield dramatized by Ashanie Jean Dye will be presented at Palgor Allan Toe Tuniar School Friday. Student cast includes Jewel Trient, Gleton Caer, Wil Jims Nialik, Caroline FRivbertson, Aubrey Stewart, Frank Bernekirg, and Georga Rotafori.

David Copperfield Seenen Ashanie Jean Dye Palgor Allan Toe Tuniar Srodenta America Aubrey Stewart Crrel Atrphens Frank Bernekirg Georga Rotafori

Junior College Reorganizes Club Officers Elected

Reorganization at Ban Antenig Junior College club results in new officers. Eatelle Amith is president, TsRoy Cole serves as vice president, with Meopge Gilpin as editorial visitor and other posts filled by Honey TePree Edwin Tohn Ham Jenkins and Joke hor.

Ban Antenig Eatelle Amith Teepecerdt Ace TsRoy Cole Menthinnt Eillier-Dandle Meopge Gilpin Visitar Honey TePree Edwin Tohnin Ham Jenkins Sport Igior Nck Selatan Joke Hor

Regular meetings of Welle school PTA and women club

A rough summary notes the Welle school Top Parent-Teacher association met last Thursday with prayers and a program by second graders Mrs Peters and Mrs Hernelt. Officers were elected including president J B Rodgers and treasurer Mrs W O Mice. The group urged turning in quilt squares by May. The A Speech Art association held a meeting at St Anthony hotel with Mrs W F Pyne and Mrs D Wi Wonds as chair. Mrs Cardrane presented a doll display and the play Mile by John Wesley was discussed with performers detailing the production in New York. Attendees included many local ladies and club members.

of Welle J. F. Rodgers Apeech Aria Association Lunchton St. Anthony Misa Jeston Dickey W. Fi Pyne City Federation of Women’s Clubs Arfion Oiation Itn Mierline Feraca Berta John Wesley Wonds Mra. Bf A. Cardrane Burrell Hart New York Meadames Tps Arnexin J.D. Crenshaw William Thell William Bell Maser Hert Teamasen Herbert Iver Paul Warner Manty Whittners Wile Har Barnid Winn BL Woods Te Heats Uitlon M. A. Spehrans Anianeer Nicky Marjorte Will Pileahete Macvin Agnes Della Sigma Siappa Delphian Mian Carmen Hendereen Jeason Fauline Delybinr Traveley Miss Emmons Nisa Vivi Howard Vauline Tsaneson Dalle Soul Braubach Alelbons Ea. C. Bradley Hector and Andromache Alis. Larson Aliss Laura Amadeles Mrs. B. Milter Ben Audint Parent-Teacher Association Herman Ochs F. O. Stanfill Vive Gloia Darby Berville le Sacre Mra G. Bonsalen Texas Sistorhaod Mrs- Wal Margi Shook Avenue Woman's Pontain IM Ganahtson Hurt Avenue Parent/Teacher association Abont Ghaminaile Choral Society Mla Guild John’s Epizenpm Rornelt Noetty Marlberry

Local society events highlight spring season in town

A stream of community notices outlines fundraisers, meetings, and programs. Fi Omicron sorority hosts a beneficiary event at suburban hall. PTA prepares a preschool roundup at East Hoveton School. Denver Weights Recreation Association holds a regular meet in a new building dedicated April 2. Various clubs announce church meetings, garden group sessions, aMexican American Institute program, and sewing circles at Nekodah temple.

Bonnin School Parent-Teacher Association Slock East Hoveton Street Denver Weights Recreation Association

Community notices list local church and club gatherings

A string of April utilities and meeting notices list Frank Maeger presiding at Wingbeon eraginn service, a Geneva Lutheran circle meeting, Della Sigma Sorority at St Anthony hotel, and various church and women’s club events with readers, officers, and social refreshment plans across multiple neighborhood venues.

Blackbird Fly From Pie Playlet By Local Students

Sing and song of wixpence a playlet based on a Mother Goose rhyme will be presented by Bilas U. Aldison and Mina Lorothy Tolmes at the Whomew Neleon Page Junior wehaol Thursday. Readable cast includes Jock Gilverthorne, Merielta Everly, Edward Huenett, Leroy Trice, Charles Maughar, John Hoanper, Joe Fancher, Loreths Hethes, Mazie Vote, Loretta Karcher, Flora May Tatton, Linda Bloch, Dorothy Pie, and Vivian Sfadten among many others.

Bilas U. Aldison Mina Lorothy Tolmes Neleon Page Wehaol Whursday King and the Blackbirds Pis Jock Gilverthorne Merielta Everley Edward Huenett Leroy Trice Karge Manes Charles Ma Mazie Vote Atlonle Ekin Fulcher Dranita Allen Mary Margaret Uen Aldeed Vogt Margaret Westerhatl Marjorie Howse Mary Katherine Gower Anna Fella Povulpki Flora May’ Tatton Linda Bloch Dorothy Pie Qriant Kelherlau Faye Filen Bradles Vivian Sfadten

School Musicians to Give Program

The Edgar Allan Poe Junior School Orchestra will present a concert on April 14 directed by Hertha G Weatherly and Alan Faicille. Performers include Livella Alger Eleanor Albrecht Fay Jackson Lucille Kerforth Kathryn Navlings Aurore Varez Muweis Bolecamp Sole Ndin Magnor Henda Ninfa Sandoval Betthe Marie Frazier Frances Zoe ter Sanre Blanche Sefiowan Etfle Mee Tetring Bernice Riehle Eileen Gabbri Ally Minckner Mary Taulse Walters.

Itugehm Gre Clbh Edgar Allan Poe Wisan Muweis-Bolecamp Solendin Magnor Henda Ninfa Sandoval Betthe Marie Frazier Frances Zoeter Sanre Blanche Sefiowan Etfle Mee Tetring Bernice Riehle Eileén Gabteri Ally Minckner Mary Taulse Walters

Students Elect Association Head at College Meeting

Charles Tal, president of the Hindenia association at Sen Antonio junior college, announced that the student meeting program now moves to a different organization each Wednesday. The Chenhert Cheese club will chair the meeting program weekly.

Charles Tal Sen Anonio Ecuh

Beeville Re-elects School Trustees in late race

Beeville voters backed the Beeville school board incumbents in a Saturday election that stayed close until the final hour. By closing time the vote stood 442 for the incumbents amid news of a potential opposition ticket forming on the ballot.

Beeville Verte Apri Touairy Weed Waller AL. O

Junior Collegians Debate Friday Match at College

Burton Moctis and Carrall Franklin of the San Antonio Junior College will debate Southwest Term Balery in a wisnesting event of the Wistrler orators Friday at the college. Lucille Schrensler and Estelle Emith of the janine college Eli also debate.

Burton Moctis Carrall Franklin San Antonio Witl Lucille Schrensler Estelle Emith Janine College Eli

South San Antonio City Election Briefly Outlined

South San Antonio voters head to the polls with acting mayor C. Ensley and aldermen candidates J. Vatom and H. Preston leading the field. Five candidates vie for two alderman seats, while school trustees and a municipal secretary race also appear on the ballot at the South San Antonio city hall.

South San Antonio C. Ensley J. Vatom H. Preston Preston Pigot Moulig AKR Fritsche Ari Mey OM Passwales

Braunfels School Trustees Elected

Braunfels Texas April 7 results of Saturday's city school trustee election have been canvassed. The two archers in the race are Trewilis and Wahab. County school trustee election will be canvassed by the commissioners court Monday.

Braunfels Baraunfels Tesas Saturdur Atrre Surin Dien Wahab Trewilis Canyvasaet Curt Mandas

Beeville Rotarian Chosen for Office in BERIT Union

Beeville Texas April 7. Eese A Chase president Beeve chamber of commerce and charter member Beeville Rotarians has been given unanimous vote of the local organization for a gubernatorial role. The district convention is scheduled in San Antonio in the latter part of April. Chase is promised support of many Rotarians throughout the district.

Berit Texas Eese A. Chase Beese Chamber of Commerce Beeville Rotars T Gorrenar San Antonio Chase

La Retama May Publication At Brackenridge High

Brackenridge High School plans the annual La Retama student publication to be distributed in May. Miss Oza 3thniz, sponsor, announced the project and details for the yearbook are being finalized for release.

Tae Retama Brackenridge High School Oza

Steel Hangar May Become Post Gym

War department officials plan converting the steel hangar at Fort Baik into a post gym. A new gymnasium would serve officers while a permanent gym opens later at Shearer Post. A post auditorium, stadium, and baseball park are also planned along Division Avenue as buildings are removed for construction.

Abel Fort Baik Umlivon War Department Reig Gon Malstead Sporey Post Dlmahon Girompuder Baltie Rome Ateel Gyranasium Shearer Post Division Avenue

New Editors Named for Main Arena High School Annual

Sarah McIntosh is named editor in chief of Fl Sombrero annual at Main Arena High School by sponsor J C Debye. A full slate of officers follows with Noreis McClaugherty business manager and Hetty Swallow as assistant editor among others. The journal will be produced at the new Thomas Jefferson High School with a forthcoming name vote, options Monticello or Thornnx Jefferson.

Sarah Elizabeth McIntosh Haw Fl Sombrero Main Arena High School Mes J. C. Debye Mra TePas Averafillon Washer Sesistant Noreis McClaugherty Hetty Swallow Allele Sade Tee Mona Hornberger Ferlzel Tevingou Myra Bonner Willian Lorraine Thrift Faston McNabb Geneti¢ve

Library approves 300 medical books for hospital use

The hospital board authorized purchase of 300 medical volumes for the 8. A. Hospital Library to augment the patient and staff collections. An Irving J. Dresch gift of a veil number of books was also received, with commencement and ceremony dates set for May 9 and May 11.

8. A. Hospital AGG Tatufios Life of Nursea Dack Ford Rebbert B. Green Hospital Hoare Tuesis Irving J. Dresch San Vacints Sanual

Beeville Seeks Artesian Water Prospect

Beeville Texas April 1. Possibility of artesian water supply held out as work begins on the Central Tower and Tight company owned Beeville well. An old well nearby reportedly yielded water sand and is thought to be artesian, encountered during preliminary drilling.

Taevilye Teras

Summer Terms of School Announced for San Antonio Junior College

Summer sessions of the San Antonio Junior College will open for the first term on June 8 and for the second term on July 33, according to H. W. Haedles, superintendent of schools. Twenty courses will be offered to students. There will be a faculty of nine teachers.

San Antonia Junior College H. W. Haedles

Student Council Nominees Named at Main Avenue High

Nominees for the student council presidency at Main Avenue High School for 1931 32 were announced. Tote Benum Atah Elizabeth Melatosh Rab Nixon Harkeen Shale and Fill Stokes are listed as contenders.

Main Avene High School Benumatah Fliasbeth Melatosh Rab Nixon Harkeen Shale Fill Stokes

Vets urged to seek aid for children in distress

Vets urged to seek aid for children of veterans in distress. An appeal by American Legion chapters in Alexandria Va requests assistance for dependent children of veterans, including those in hospitals, orphans, and widows, with emphasis on relief and support programs.

Universal Service Alexandeer Cottran Pitals Whliwen Nephans Vetersna Falah T. Nell

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