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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1931

Page

3

Nan Towns Texas Polls Weigh City Government Change

Voters in Nan Towns Texas cast ballots Tuesday as city residents debated the future of their government. The race featured mayoral candidates and council hopefuls, with a focus on adopting a city manager form. The election appeared quiet, and most readers supported moving toward a new municipal framework.

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Election Bids Stiffen As Voters Set Five City Seats

Early voting showed light turnout as incumbents and challengers disputed five city offices including mayor and city attorney. Candidates from Whitewright to Van Alstyne faced reelection bids with district voters in Cord and Austin noting campaigns and entangled rivalries across multiple posts.

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Mayne frunk Morris leads in tight local election contest

Voters debated council seats and mayoral race as candidates pressed reelection bids. Incumbent figures like Ver nom Commissioners and several alderman hopefuls faced a field including rival Black and Stone, with polling seen tight amid school bond issues and party dynamics shaping the May 2 city election.

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Attending Women’s Meet in Kingsville Texas

In Kingsville Texas a women’s meet planned with speakers including Mary Minggin Bare and other dignitaries. Local colleges and organizations discuss service efforts and a federation funding pledge for airman support programs. The event aims to advance female participation and community projects amid district concerns.

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Thief Eats From Tee Box at Club

A garbled report describes a theft at a club involving someone at the tee box. The narrative is fragmented with many garbled names and phrases, but indicates a disturbance and police involvement during the night.

Katy Officials Elect Officers After Meeting

Officials of Katy Missouri Kansas railroad area tour meet to elect officers and directors. Guhill reelected president as McGee becomes executive vice president. other officers include Hep Wilthall as vice president and Ferm Johnson as assistant treasurer. Following the meeting a visit to San Antonio Coates and Gulf line tours were noted with plans for further gatherings in St Louis and Fort Worth.

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Woman Bravely Saves Canary Birds From Fire

A woman risked her life early Tuesday morning to rescue two canaries as flames threatened her home on VancerInsksnrant. Firefighters battled the blaze while residents assessed the damage and officials reported the estimated loss.

Boy Who Was King Works on Autos

A message from King Carol to Captain Georgescu appoints the youngster as a mechanic in the royal automobile park. The note marks a turn toward engineering age and modernization within Alba, with the titled figure directing the royal staff to foster young talent in mechanics.

Gaptain Georgesey Carol Caton Georgescu Royal Automobile Park Michael Alba Brenthenhin

Father and seven children perish in Ohio cabin fire

A fire engulfed a log cabin in Gallipolis Ohio killing a father and his seven children. The blaze occurred near Foranure about ten miles from town as the family toiled indoors. Authorities are investigating the tragedy and identifying the names of those lost.

Gallipolis Ohio Avril Rover

Woodlawn Wives Enter Local Ball League

Woodlawn wives join a neighborhood ball league announced by the athletic director. The entry aims to involve housewives in community recreation with organized games and competitive play.

Woodlawn Wives Ball League

Aristocrats Flock to Royal Wedding Curtain Draws Europe’s Elite

Royal wedding draws noble guests from across Europe to attend the marriage of Prince Heari, Count of Paris, heir to the French throne, to Princer Isabelle Marie IV Orleans and Brurance, with aristocrats arriving from many nations to witness the ceremony.

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Forces Face Hard Time With Revolt

Forces confront revolt in Tashon as expeditionary troops attempt a landing at Funchal Madeira. Revolters seized Portuguese authority and the inland city remains isolated by a mountain barrier. Landing at Deharkation is restricted to a narrow pass through ravines, complicating operations.

Tashon Funchal Madeira

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