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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1931

Page

13

Prooke Husband Learns of Her Dope Use

A dramatic memoir fragment follows Alena Rubess as she reflects on addiction, failed marriages, and temptations in Hollywood and New York. She recalls early admiration for masculine courage, shifts through relationships with Franklin Farnar and Ricardo Cortee, and hints at morphine use while chronicling a turbulent personal life. The narrative ends with moving into a six room house on Willon Place and plans for the future as the marriage fractures.

Alena Rubess Vincent Tenris Alaska San Branvivo Alma Franklin Farnar New York Eit Goodman Ineauss Dollywood Dr. Good Sean Ricardo Cortee Willon Place

Revelatory census details on Brownsville retail economy

The 1960 distribution census reveals Brownsville with a population of 92,261 showing a payroll of 878 028 and 855 employed. Retail stores total 92 contributing to a $7 6 million sales figure, with inventories and expenditures across clothing, furniture, automotive, and dining sectors. This early national census piece outlines diverse local commerce and the economy of Townsville in broad strokes.

Bureau of the Census Brownsville Erceea Iea Ayasen

Rockne Memorial Service Held Here

Memorial services for Knute Rockne football coach at Notre Dame were held Wednesday morning at St Mary’s Church. George McNamara, formerly of Notre Dame, delivered the eulogy. Students at Amila Elementary are conducting a charity drive with proceeds to aid charitable purposes.

Rockne Knute Rockne Notre Dame University Im Kannna St Marske Catholic Notre Dame A.C. Dussean St. Mary's Church Mar. George McNamara Notre Dame Wniversity Btudenta

Real Center of .A. Puzzles Bidders on Site Choice

The城市 real center debate troubles bidders for a proposed site. Postmaster Taos distributes application blanks and notes many qualifications include proximity to population centers. Geographers cite San Fernando cathedral iron cross as center, while locals claim Alamo Plaza, Commerce Street or Gunter Corner. New forms available at the office.

Ben Ane T. G. Taos San Antonig San Fernands Cathedral Lucas Toske Alamo Plaza Lueng Hae

Seek Bandits Nabbed in Early Tuesday Station Hold Up

Police report two youths held up Tustin Burton, night manager at a service station on North New Braunfels Avenue Tuesday night. Burton described two neatly dressed assailants, one forcing him to the floor with a pistol and demanding cash while the other stole 382 dollars from a tank reader. No words were spoken by the bandits during the holdup.

Tustin Burton Dakota Street GS North

Student Talks Before Lions Club

Ralph Vogt, a Waubs ington Trving Junior student, addressed Hinsithicon of the Line ala Weit herlay in the Plaza hotel on Cetas health and milk week. George F. Graze, executive secretary of the Besar County Public Health association, spoke at Philip's Junior college and Doug-Jones High School. Dr. W. C. Farmer spoke at Grant archool.

Ralph Vogt Waubsington Trving Adake Ala Weitherlay Plaza Hotel Cetas George FH. Graze Ezecur Tivd Besar County Public Health Association Bf, Philip's Junior College Doug- Jones High School W. CG. Farmer Grant Archool

Calglazier Named to Heights Post in Alamo Heights

Calglazier was elected chair man of the recreation board of Alamo Heights. Robert Lively was elected vice chairman. Other board members include Mrs. Lehard Vanier Straten, Mrs. A. TR Alling, B L Hoff, O A Tratten, and Wy Tigehy. Mrs. Ralph Gibbs outlined playground plans for a park upgrade.

Calglazier Heights Alamo Heights Robert Lively Mrz Lehard Vanier Straten A. TR. Alling BL Hoff O. A Tratte Tigehy Ralph Gibbs Lhairman Viste League Alamo

Church League Presents Are High theee-nck Comedy

Senior league for Si Inbo's Lutheran church will stage a drama titled Are High theeee-nck at the San Pedro Playhouse with performances on Wednesday April 15. The event is hosted by the church as a community entertainment effort.

San Tedro Pyra Si Inbo Lutheran Church

Wood carvings preserved by San Antonio wood artist

A historical note recounts Carl Haenig, an early San Antonio wood carver born in 1635, famed for walnut furniture carved from Brackenridge park timber. His works include a six foot long china cabinet and sewing table inlaid with walnut and maple, with notable pieces remaining from his generation.

Ibn Storm Ueaubenridge Park Saemorinia Cily Thimbing Ingpeelar Owliexe Carl Hoenig Our of San Anouio Unonig Brackenridge Park P&s Hyeung Sid South Cherry Street Lis Mr. Laenig Carl Haenig Allenburg Germany Texad Ald Tadisnola LaFasette Street Simeell Usenigesi Howe Pioneer George W. Bracken+ridge Jani Emil Haenig Ridge Park Mr. Haenig

Carriers to Don New Spring Headwear

Postmaster Luce announced that about 120 carriers delivering mail in residential areas would switch to new lightweight spring felt hats. The hats are light colored and designed for warm weather as spring officially arrives this week.

San Antonio PG. Luce Jos

Jordon Eads Elected Leader of San Antonio Auto Trades

James J. Jorden, president of the Jarvin-Ivers Motor company, was elected president of the San Antonio Auto Trades association at a Tuesday meeting in the Menger hotel. He succeeds J. Frank Hagan. Other officers include Henry H. Bryant as first vice president Roy Smith as second vice president Guenther Orstrper as secretary and treasurer J. Frank Ha ann Toy Goad Ed W. Teepel Jack W. Neal Adler and Francis as directors.

James J. Jorden Jarvin-Ivers Motor Company San Antonio Auto Trades Association Jordan Menger Hotel J. Frank Hagan Guarantee Molarcom Henry H. Bryant First View Roy Smith Guenther Orstrper J. Frank Haann Toy Goad Ed W. Teepel Jack W. Neal Adler Francis

Phi Chi Fraternity Plans for Picnic

The Phi Chi fraternity, at the provisional 28th chapter, schedules a picnic and program starting Sunday. Three pledges J A Wabt mani, Jack Watts, and a third member will be initiated into the falton program at 7:80 p.m. Wednesday in the Press hole.

Plaga Phi Chi Tle Mani Jack Watts

Notorious Figures Take Unique Paths to Championship Titles

Historic figures pursued unusual routes for glory as rivals and risk grew in the race for titles. Prominent names debated strategies, with public attention turning to decisive moments, daring choices, and outcomes shaping reputations across sports and culture.

Jr Little Theater to Present Three Plays in Heights

The Minh neodwotion of Mie Tinie and three one act plays will be presented April 18 at Alamo Heights school auditorium. Performances at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. feature Querida, Pearts, and Thy Man on the Koerb. Cast calls and auditions announced by Misses Vickey Leach and Willingham.

Minh Rosella Willingham Whibdeen San Dedryt Piny- Vow

Youth Arrested Over Four Chickens in Tuscany Incident

A youthful Mezinin told police a plan threatened his life unless he delivered four chickens to a market. An arrest report states a man with a tree tattoo buried the chickens and left Mezinin, who feared for his safety if he did not comply.

Tuscany Mezinin Bins

Tourist Glub to Be Guests at Dance in Milam Building

Canopus Tollerehch members will attend a Wednesday evening dance in the Milam building. An announcement from Mes MT. WR. Riogler, secretary of Halecainment, notes a cautious test to invite guests to any event in Georgia, Mrs. Riogler approving.

Canopus Tollerehch Milam Mes MT Riogler Halecainment Gersia

Former .A. College Girl Wins Contest

A reader readable fragment notes a contestant from Westmooringd rallege in 162B selected by Baylor University to represent Hal school at a ThaynAnp to be held April 17 24 at the University of Texas.

Saran Vanzanery Aisanaer, Gronate Westmooringd Rallege Tan Heen Baylor University Hal School Texan

Treasury Offers Bonds At Par Through Federal Reserve Banks

The Treasury on Wednesday opened subscriptions for 17 B percent certificates bearing interest, available from April 15 via the Federal Reserve Bank. The issue totals about 275 million dollars through all Federal Reserve banks, with the first interest payment due December 15. Crump, managing director of the bank here, said the offering spans night-month maturities.

Treasury Federal Reserve Bank Miers Crump Federal Reserve

Will Rogers Dispatch From Aboard Airplane

An informal wartime style note from Will Rogers describes a flight route from Brownsville to San Salvador aboard a regular passenger plane. He mentions American pilots over tropical Mexico, a stopover in Guatemala City, and a plan to send news by radio to New York for publication before landing in San Salvador.

Brownsville Texan Brisbane Mexico Guatemala City New York San Salvador Angeles Chicago Pete Elrar Will Rogers

Four Mie Sought In Series Of Attacks

Police report a string of robberies and assaults Wednesday night into Tuesday morning in the 1000 block West Commerce area. Victims include a 28 year old woman who escaped a pistol threat near 1711 Bucon Vialy street and a man slugged in his garage after returning from work. Detectives W. I. Mitchell and J. T. Swift investigated, with additional reports of knife wounds to Leonied Martinez and an assault on Rosa Saent as authorities hunted a suspect.

Potee Ate Vittle Tomnen Filcondo Bucon Vialy Street Tomaca Palin Mt Plates Commerce Street Fomaca O'Cock West Commerce Steel West Commerce Street BR. King Ted Herman Witsinte. Boulevard Tie Herman Ransciona Chapae Pollen W. I. Mitchell J. T. Swift Leonied Martinez Boo Martinez Santi Hosa Rasa Saent Atevat

Presbyterian Body Re-elects Heads at Texas Synod

The Rev. J. W. Simpson of Eureka was re-elected moderator and the Rev. C. Fr. McSkrauick re-elected clerk of the Texas Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Dr. W. M. Ferguson of Wichita, Kansas, supreme superintendent of missions, spoke on The Normal Illusion in an Effortful Church at the closing session of the semi annual conference held Tuesday at the First United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Mr. McStravick spoke on Evangelism the Task of the Church.

J. W. Simpson Eureka McSkrauick Texas Preabytery United Presbsterian Dhneeh North America W. M. Dfurchis Wichits Kansas Pytery First United Presbyterian Church McStravick

University Group Sends S A Delegate

Miss Heth Smuth will represent the San Antonio branch of the University Women at the fiftieth anniversary convention to be held at the Desocration Ot Stather hotel in Bowton in April.

Heth Smuth San Antonio University

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