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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1931
Page
23
The Emerson Spring Fete announces its 15th annual event with carnival acts and a long cast list of students from Myriel Mueller to Camile Caeyers. The program includes plays and student roles, with many names matching local club and school groups.
A fragmented report describes a Japanese exhibit being formed by a social studies class with a list of student names and contributors. The readable text mentions the Bleauane in Korean meniney schol and various individuals aiding the exhibit project.
Mrs Hubbar heads the Gonzales PTA with officers listed including president TL Reming and recording secretary Ramberg. Other named roles include corresponding secretary Mix and treasurer Marian Néleany Areamirer, reflecting a local school association lineup.
A quarrel over a bill led to the shooting of a husband and wife at the Taily residence. The man fired, then the wife wounded herself while attempting to pay the debt and cover related expenses, including charges for reclaimable goods and horse care.
A garbled report notes Avant winning the Marfa mayoral race with a narrow margin. The piece mentions Jon Amrait and Belo House Manager Nolron as opponents, outlining a city commission shift and re election stakes amid unclear phrasing.
The Nord Motor company unveils a single-engine freighter with no passenger cabin, seating 0 windowless cargo space. It features a 0 foot wingspan and a 30 foot fuselage, promising a 100 pound cargo increase per flight, with fuel and water carried aboard.
In Gonzales Texas apr 200 votes were cast in city elections. Marshal Connwan was re elected along with other city officials. The vote rounded past, and Mareligl Cones a veteran official tied in service for 20 years in Santanil West Voxax was also reelected.
Governor Sterling has signed the Woodward bill allowing defendants who plead guilty in non capital cases to waive the right to trial. The bill imposes stipulations and sets procedures for waivers and associated testing in such cases.
On April 9, Texas voters reelected Mayor S J Duke by an overwhelming majority in Pearsall. The Tutt daps municipal election produced a clear win for the incumbent.
A string of school and community activities dominates the page including Mrs Jarrot’s hunt and games at Wit Avenue school with home room mothers assisting. The Washington Frying Junior school Parent-Teacher Association plans a Friday meeting with a program led by students and faculty. Various sororities and clubs hold meetings, elections, and social events at homes and at local hotels, including the Delta Kappa Alpha and the Omicron chapter. A women’s group organizes a playground recreation effort and a neighborhood club hosts a luncheon and officers’ election. A golf event with Texas Golf Association is scheduled at the San Antonio Country Club. A benefit breakfast for the Temple Tih Gt Misterhaged is planned at the community center.
Students at Eleanor Brackenridge Elementary display encased landscapes titled Arts. They created the works under Mrs. Dantine frein with help from a long list of assistants including Jack Tarnea, Dacay Calvert, Bluze Cords, Falyard Forman and many others. The noon exhibit in northern Wales features scenes drawn from Indian life.
A fragmented report describes an organizational meeting of a national preservation group. Representatives from various sections plan standard procedures and fundraising efforts while fundraising totals and pledged amounts are noted. Names and affiliations appear in garbled form.
The city announces the re election of Marshal Utero and lists city officials and polling details. The result confirms the incumbent remains in office amid a local contest with several named administrators and a secretary overseeing the process.
A sermon to be preached by Rabbi Felach at Temple Beth El focuses on East West topics. The service begins at 10:80 a.m. Saturday. The title draws from the fifth book of Crane in a scholarly, religious tone.
An OCR garbled report mentions Wilson and McBurney in connection with a wartime plot or betrayal. It references Paris, Franch like terms, a judge, and an alleged conspiracy involving a companion. The text is unclear but implies a court action or sentencing.
A community night is planned at the Veteer Heitus recreation Aniteling venue in Sa'elock Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Yawise Wutitden. The event features local activities and a program by Mrs Matalilos, inviting residents to attend and participate.
A local notice from Harlingen announces a Sunday park gathering organized by residents including Vanlingers and others. The event aims to foster community ties in the Valley area, with details pending further clarification from organizers.
In Chicago the local mayoral contest drew attention as Cermack defeated William Fale Thompson, a result viewed by Democrats as a hopeful sign for a presidential bid. Kent was noted but deemed no clear portent for the campaign.
In the Iowa State area the Merasiun period prompts a readjustment of farming programs to support sheep production. References mention champion ewes tied to Voigt and Whit, with awards at the Ohio State fair and other venues. Improvements focus on pasture, weed control, and balanced livestock farming, aiming to keep prices and production steady.
Frio County voters will decide on a demonstration project and county agents plan. The meeting at the courthouse will discuss distribution of services, funding shortages, proposed levies, and ongoing community demonstrations by the county agents and home demonstration agents.
Market bids for equipment were received in New Orleans after officials opened tenders. Commissioner Thabiain noted a letter from Brod Kavbnet, political works commissioner, regarding data from Antagin's market book. Officials had not yet taken action on the marker bid.
A readers’ note describes a local push at Harlingen to curb hawks amid unusual depredations blamed on birds. The piece references hawk-related losses and calls for extermination efforts by nearby raisers and authorities.
A San Antonio pair were questioned after thefts were reported. Police recovered jewelry and other items valued at about a sum, leading to their detention for investigation. Names and exact charges were not disclosed.
Local police report a warehouse near Florida Street by the Southern Pacific tracks damaged by timber theft. Investigating officer B. A. Kelty said two felled beams and displaced lumber suggest a planned break in. No injuries reported. valuables and building integrity at risk while suspects remain at large.
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