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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1931

Page

6

Death claims pioneer storekeeper of Antonio

Antupe Gerard Castanels, pioneer of San Antonio merchant life, died at his home at 210 West Magoolia avenue. He owned M. Castavela and Sons, wholesale men, for 64 years after arriving from Mahou. Funeral services at Porter Loring chapel and St Marys Church. Survivors include his widow, daughter and five children.

Antupe Gerard Castanels Antonio West Magoolia Avenue At & A M. Castanols and Bone Maingrenue Miguel Castanola Castanole A¢A Vera Cron Antoine Castanole Sol St. Mars's University San Antonio Mar Milles France Seo Antonio Missouri Pacific Tratka Eto Porter Loring Sarvivora Mra Easie Craxford Gretanola Joseph Cuetanola Drake Mark Drake Anthoes Lolita Inez Gloria’ Gaotanola

Air Women Seek Dry Law Repeal in Illinois Delegation

A Springfield report notes a women’s delegation traveled from Chicago to lobby Governor Louis L. Emmerson for signature on the Grads bill repealing the state dry law. The governor was unavailable spending the weekend at home in Mt. Vernon.

Springfield Iss Funng Louis L. Emmerson Chicago Ty Mternom

Play to Be Given by Central Christian Church Group

Rand Kennedy leads the Brings School of Expression in The Mi Meek at Central Christian church at 8 PM. Mary Belané stars in the lead role.

Rand Kennedy Christ Central Christian Church Brings School of Expression Sonaira Mary Belané Withava

Radox Brings Foot Comfort To America

Advertisment for Radox foot care claims to ease tired feet after work with soothing, comforting relief. The promotional language promises relief from arching strain and heat and touts a rejuvenating effect for daily foot wear.

Radox America

Insurance Law Debate Sparks Texas Life Insurance Clash

Charles Fowler led an anti Robertson law coalition in Austin alleging unequal tax burdens between Texas life and non life insurers with similar assets. He cited San Antonio Public Service Co paying over 137000 in taxes while a comparable insurer paid only 6362, calling for repeal and modification hearings slated for Wednesday.

Texas Lifenaar Ence Charles Fowler Etste Robertesa Insurance Gunter Hotel Fowler San Antonio Publc Axes Texas P. L. Anderson Sexar Jenunty

Japanese royalty in New York social scene

Prince Takimatsu and Princesa Elkukoo of Japan greeted a frenzied New York crowd tonight as police sirens echoed through the streets. The young couple moved from point to point, amid cheers and a watchful parade of onlookers.

New York Prince Takimatsu Princesa Elkukoo Japan Dudel Mbica

Girl Charged With Murder After Man Shot Dead

Mia Maria Garcia of 107 South Leona wheel is charged with murder in the shooting death of Sidel Martinez, 35, at his home. Detectives say Garcia claimed she was joking and did not know the pistol was loaded. Martinez died at Robert B. Green hospital shortly after being struck in the heart. Garcia was held at the city jail.

Mia Maria Garcia Leona Wheel Sidel Martinez Couet of Justice of the Peace John Shook Martinez Robert B. Green Hospital Miss Garcia H. C. Perton J. G. Gray Mertlees Bome

France Surpasses US and Britain in French Trade 1931

PARIS April 11 Germany has overtaken the United States as France's main source of imports and has also surpassed Great Britain in the nation’s principal trade partner. Fresh official French trade statistics for 1931 show notable shifts compared with 1930.

Paris Germany United States Great Britain France

Sentence in Killing Trial Is Suspended

A five year sentence was suspended for Federico Carmona of 005 Slonteriay acenet Alvarez by Albany Ninets fourth District court Saturday on a murder charge connected to the death of Maximo Cabrera on August 10, 1920. The defense pleaded self defense. The case opened Thursday and went to the Interstate Pridsy. Cabrera was killed with a blunt instrument.

Federico Carron Bya Aly Maximo Cabrera Carmona Elf Cabrera

Rio Grande Firemen Meet at Weslaco

Rio Grande Valley Volunteer firemen from the valley will hold their regular quarterly meeting with the Weslaco fire department next Tuesday at the Cortes hotel in Weslaco Texas.

Rio Grande Weslaco Whalaco Texas Rio Grands Valles Volenteer Cortes Hotel

Pan American Day Observance Set In San Antonio

Pan American Day was proclaimed by Mayor C M Chambora with Hoover era proclamations. The Pan American Round Table will host a luncheon at the Gunter Hotel and stage an essay contest among San Antonio students with a $25 prize.

Prestint Hoover C. M. Chambora Seo Antonio School Iiliken Florence Griswold Cochairmen Bre Mars Lou Chillers Ars Fred Maly

Commission Studies Platinum Deposits in Hidalgo Mexico

A University of Mexico commission travels to Hidalgo to audit reports of rich platinum deposits near Jacala. Early data show specimens with high platinum content. Mexico’s Hidalgo is noted for mineral wealth and mining activity, including Pachues and other camps, with strong agricultural potential.

Calpers Service Mexico City University of Mexico Hidalgo Jacala Mexico Humbold Didalgo Pachues

Advance Data on Opera Indicates Mary Garden Out

Chicago reports indicate Mary Garden will not appear with the Chicago civic opera season. Her photograph remains in the advertising display as a draw, with officials suggesting interested parties may draw their own conclusions.

Mary Garden Chicago Matstrerden Miss Garden Ghengs Opera

Million Lottery Tickets Seized In New York

One million lottery tickets destined for an English derby were seized in New York. Customs officials, claiming it to be the largest such seizure in the region, uncovered the shipment in eleven baggage portions aboard the Cunard liner Aquitania.

Murrernaoor New York Josa Customs Service Rustoma Inspectorn Ilive Haggage Toraniel Fiessenger Aquitania

Rumanian ruler honors Byrd and Lindy at ceremony

In Bucharest on April 11, a royal ceremony honored famed aviators including Charles Lindbergh and Richard Byrd among others. The Human Order for Aviation Merit recognized international pilots such as Mige Fekenrr and Malo Balbo, with French air leaders also cited for their service.

Byrd Lindy Bucharest Aix UN Ity Charles A. Litsthers Stear Ricker TE. Byal Wase Humanian Order Ate Cural Ves Mige Fekenrr Ckipper Zappos Hin Malo Balbo Malian Air Talninter Trancatlandii Fliers Canlain Tesudont Maurier Bellante

New York Police Return to Beating Beats in Uniform

The New York Police Department announces a return to regular foot patrols in uniform across the five boroughs. Under the reform plan, precinct and ward commanders will oversee beat policing, with supervision tightened and the former “weaving” practices eliminated.

New Vega Apne Wister Etter

Old Cannon Found in Italian Waters

An old cannon was recovered from the waters near Italian shores amid fragments of destroyed homes. The finding suggests the piece may have been blown up during a historical bombardment around 174.

6 Foot Mexican Panther Slain on Valley Ranch

UVALDE April 1 Teres a Merling co uger panther measured six feet nine inches from tip to tail and weighed about 110 pounds It was killed after hours of pursuit by youths of Batessile on the Taylor ranch south of town Two of Smiths young hounds treed the animal and shots from a 22 caliber rifle dispatched the creature It had previously been trapped in a steel trap but pulled free and had been blamed for losses among local goat herds

Jill

Collision Injures Soldiers in City Street Crash

A Friday collision between an automobile and a motorcycle sent five Kort Sam Houston soldiers to base hospital with serious injuries. D Willigins of the Fifteenth Field Artillery suffered a broken arm and leg and a probable skull fracture, while Cecil Wamrick of the game division was slightly hurt. Mr Chrisman, driver of the automobile, escaped injury. Mrs Ray Sickles recuperates at home after an operation.

Sam Houston D. Willigins Fifteenth Field Artillers Cecil Wamrick Game Division Bing Wag Ness Chrisman Burnett Street

American found dead in distant capital scene

An American man, possibly Ben Franklin or Lee F Frankel of Chicago, was found dead near Galiulo, Mexico, on April 7. Identification was difficult, but the body bore Chicago labels. Consul Sobokin reported efforts to positively identify the 55 to 60 year old man.

Univeral Service Washington, D. C Alain Galiulo Moxico State Department Samuel Sabgkin Ben Pranklin Lee F. Frankel Saltiliga Anan Sobokin

Doctors travel to brother's funeral in Welch VA

Doctors W and B Hicks of San Antonio join three other physician brothers in Welch Virginia for the funeral of their brother Dr. Charles J. Biche who died this week. The group gathers for the service and support among siblings in medicine.

Sunday Concert Set at Highland Park

A municipal concert by Miss Mary Wilson will be conducted at Highland Park Sunday afternoon. The program features community singing and activities connected with the concert, with notices about nearby hotels and weekly rates in the classified section.

Highland Park Mary Wilson Rogins

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