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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1931
Page
15
Frederick Clintet, famed for his justaricat writings, traces the Canary Island settlement of San Antonio in a piece titled San Antonio and Tu Beginkings 1692 1731. Ar Chabot links to colonipalian movement and hints at descendants of Sma An fonio's first fasmities.
In an early 20th century record summary, listing of 10 families tied to municipal tasks is noted. The document details names such as Vicente Alvarez and Antonia Wailripuce, with changes to lists and marriages among island families tied to political shifts.
By November 28 the Marques de Fuerte issued an eight page order outlining the layout of a projected municipality. The plan drew lines to enclose a four sided area including the church, priest’s home, municipal buildings, and noble residences with straight boundaries and marked paths. Homes were to be adapted for cleanliness and health, with corrals and workhorse areas, ensuring access from all sides and a layout that would keep the town orderly and sanitary.
The plan proposed allocating plots to original families and future arrivals, reserving lands for farms and recreation as population grew. Livestock parcels and work oxen areas would be set aside for cultivators, and the land would be distributed to later settlers. Revenue from the lands would fund regional governance and militia needs. Sixteen families arrived at San Antonio de Bexar on March 178s, with San Fernand laid out on July 2.
Survey notes describe arable land between the San Antonio river and San Pedro creek. Lines north to south show lands clear of timber cultivated by presidio settlers. Ten families and four single men are detailed with acre counts and parcel lengths, noting changes along San Pedro creek.
Fragmented OCR lists names and prizes from a local drawing in Spanish style with many garbled terms. It mentions tickets and various surnames such as Curdelo Rodriguez Temfrighia Delgada and others tied to a raffle or lottery with numbered “suerte” positions and participants.
A fragmentary account describes temporary homes laid out as planned settlements in the presiding area, with blocks centered features and central houses. It notes delays in construction completing the church edifice by November 1740 and discusses frontier life, Indian resistance, and early settler hardships after arrival.
In 1731 the interim governor of the province appointed nine municipal officials to organize the cabildo in San Antonio. On August and October the officeholders took oath, with electors and legal steps described. The viceroy ordered the alcalde and other magistrates, and early records show ordinances on grain, street conduct, and arms, reflecting early colonial governance and civic duties.
Fragmentary biography of Spanish era mayor Tyan Teul Garns born 1676 in Tancerote. Describes family, marriages, offspring including Arson wife Mazin Metinn and daughter Finnia, and son Juan Leal Alvarez with physical description. Mentions connections to Acicoi Gorne pred Maria and other relatives.
Genealogical note traces Teel Gorse and first wife’s descendants including Vicéole and Rernesso aged 18, Maria Francizes Teal, and Novalis Zeveds Taal as ancestors. It lists multiple generations across Olivarri and De la Garza lines, with connections to Simon Olivarri, Ane de los Santos, and José de Lemnila era figures, noting Canary Islands settlement history.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a sprawling ancestor chart with names such as Manuel Ramon and Domingo Ramon, noting descendants across generations, inclining toward San Fes idantia le Tresar and ties to the Deane State historian association. The text mixes multiple lineages, marriages, and property notes, obliquely mapping a once prominent clan.
Fragmented OCR recounts early municipal governance at San Bernardo. It notes an absence of recorded Attemps or evidence of heirs or inheritances in eighteenth century ledgers, mentions cablido and alcaldes, and describes a governor appointing residencies to ease duties. The Cuca Rest project began in 1742 with later borrowing for roofing.
Conopians prepare a bridge event this Wednesday at Milam building at 2 3 pm with the Conopis Towrist orchestra providing entertainment. Sponsors include lig bie ebul WIT and ongoing bulletins list Meniley Wriaestay and Pridas amid the festive celebration.
Former Blinn students will hold a reunion at Hackherrs Sicnet Method on Thursday. Attendees include A. A. Grirsidort and others from Minn Memorial College era, with details still unclear due to OCR errors.
Bids will be opened Monday for construction work at the recreation center and for a new structure at Kachler Park. The project includes a roof and exterior walls for a new hall. Only readable fragments describe the exact scope and participants.
Hermes Nehs will address the San Antonio Young at Chiiman Hadtaron. The forum, held at Westminster Presbyterian Church, begins at 8 p.m. Monsis Glee Allbride will lead song service and De, Tx Ter, will preside at the business session.
A garbled report notes a permit grant involving American flyers and a government body in BWINGTON DC. It mentions Paris B and Akiclekr, with unclear references to a senate representative and a committee action. The readable fragment suggests a formal permit or authorization context, but many names and specifics remain obscured.
A large crowd attended the adult life drills event at Panther Field under Capt. Kank EO and Major Maxwell of the Ninth Infantry Fort Sau Honsian. Officials awarded prizes and noted teamwork as cadets demonstrated drill maneuvers and competition among units.
A group from the Local Council of Jewish Women and American Red Cross plans to form a department to assemble braille texts. Members including Ale Nayife, Dave Marke, Bits gil Salik, Lean iWelas, Lewin Jinntersielt, and Micos Railie Naver will train to transcribe and bind braille volumes for use by blind readers.
A gang struck a jewelry store and escaped with about $30,000 in gems and valuables. Police traced the crime to multiple suspects, listing key players by initials and linking them to a broader network. Authorities urge tipsters to come forward for identification and arrest.
Unclear report signals possible resignation of Japan's cabinet as political uncertainty grows. Analysts weigh chances of Premier and key ministers stepping down amid debates over policy direction and internal party dynamics.
A brief item notes improvements in the leather trade and mentions university involvement and international trade factors. References to serine notes and chemical or process terms appear, with unclear context about specific entities or dates. The fragment hints at broader industry discussions and potential agency or group contributions to standards.
An OCR fragment shows MINIT AMBROSIA INC with a street address at 104 Fifth Avenue in New York. The readable text indicates a corporate name and location but lacks further details or context about activity, dates, or contacts.
A. Jc Debaters from the Junior College defeated Schreiner at the Kerrville institute. The team led by Vic Raker and Hewapl Rogers won on the negative of the asked question. Katelle Smith and Hartin Mor din contributed to the victory securing seats at a state collegiate event in Templa Max A.
A dedication ceremony will honor Adalphe Gornean at his grave in Ay Achim. Rabbi Sancnel Philins will lead the rites, with Lari Kualer in charge of the ceremony’s coordination.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Schutter and Isabel Searser. Schutter, a Vilinan native, died at a local hospital on Sunday. funeral at Westminster Parish Church with the pastor officiating. Isabel Searser, 25, died in a local hospital. funeral at the chapel of Riebe Undertaking and burial at a San Antonio area cemetery. Family details include several relatives and resides in San Antonio and Poteet.
The event features dances and prizes at Crescent Town, with the Anile WW Casteorile and Hob Skiles Orchestra headlining. Sunday offerings include the Columbine dance and a lineup of bands, while tickets and schedules are listed for April events at Bealrive Sn and surrounding venues.
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