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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1931

Page

13

Deaf Mths Heroic Deeds and Life of Deaf Smith

A fragmentary account honors Deaf Smith as a early Texan hero, tracing his life from New York birth in 1781 to his role in the Texas Revolution. The piece notes ceremonial remarks at a Dent Smith memorial, with digressions on Smith’s prior fame and legacy in San Antonio and beyond.

Smith San Antronio San Jacinto Rome Dent Smith Richmond Verna Apeskora Oman Terer Brantay Smith Genarally Tezan Republic Mocha Auotla Stephen F. Avantin Hem Houston Jacinte Texas

Fragmented OCR recounts Mexican empire era boasts and flags

The garbled text recalls Hidalgo, a revolution, and a claim of an emperor in Mexico. It mentions a return to Texas, a belief of dominance under the Mexican Republic, and a continued appearance of the imperial flag in the early 19th century.

Ibel Turbide Mexico Republc

And I Remember When

A reminiscence by Merrill Bishop recalling a high school football game at Garrett Field near Braden and North Floren, with smoky atmosphere and spectators covering the field as the memory lingers.

Watmulberry Kireet Garrett Braden Ae

Detective Fifth Acquitted in County Court

A detective named Lightpage was acquitted Saturday in County Court of a charge of assault with a gun butt following a May 22 confrontation at the corner of Fifth Street and Avenue. The defense argued the detective acted under police orders to quell an attack on a patrolwoman and to subdue a suspect, presenting self defense as the motive for the confrontation.

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Mildred Nunn Elected New Reserve President at Reed High

Mildred Nunn named president of the Giel Thesecves of Reackenridge high school. Other officers listed include Christine Gnevainl Massie Mae Newramer Pauline Fuld Grace Hauvery Warin Winters and more with reporter Cxinevitle Wonk noting the event.

Michel Nunn Giel Thesecves Reackenridge High School Oihec Chiristine Gnevainl Vier Massie Mae Newramer Nevreiney Ruby

Brackenridge Girl Athletes Elect Officers

Brackenridge High School reports Lily AML Rasiden fleet elected president of the Girls Athletic Association. Other officers named include Mildred Rapp as vice president Helen Mason secretary Nell Stevens treasurer and Violet Bill as member.

Lily Aml Ras Iden Fleet Girls Athletic Association of Brackenridge High School Mildred Rapp Helen Mason Nell Stevens Teeagurer Violet Bill

Merry Makers Benefit Dance for Club Property Purchase

The Merry Makers club will stage a benefit dance Thursday night at the Chanter hotel to raise funds for buying property. President Ming Mlante LaCobe announced the event and urged attendance to support the club’s aims.

Merry Makers Merry Meters Club Oigit Diesnure jale_ Chanter hotel Ming Mlante LaCobe Aaturiey

Fuller Ordered With 2nd Division

Capt. HB Fuller infantry previously assigned to the Allied forces is ordered to join the Second Division on May 7 and 8 for joint training and integration with the 9th division in the antive daly training.

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Typist Examinations Open for 100 Applicants at College

About 100 women attended a Saturday session at Deaughons Business College on North Alvino for typist examinations under R. Luckenhach of the civil service board. The quiet room held keen test concentration as applicants filled answer sheets. Only those who filed the application by March 31 could take the exam, and successful test takers would be listed on the federal register for replacements during the year.

Deaughons Husiness College North Alvino Add R. No Luckenhach Ur Toval Board Af Eitil Sericea Business Colfosa Luekenbach We. Barish Treattent Federal Federal Register Aaid Me Gookenbach

New Juvenile Bexar County Home Planned

Harris and Bexar County officials discuss building a juvenile home for dependent and delinquent children. Judge Wurzbach reports inspection findings for Harris County, proposing a similar plan for Bexar with a 600 acre farm, $870,000 funding, and separate buildings. Local workers and resources would support farm work and meals.

Bexar County Haring County WA. Wurzbach Edward Mabrito Nffierr Houston Weszbach Harris County Commissioners' Court Warebach Besar County Drvenile Howe Ditige Wurabseh Fated Iummter Ite Bexar Harris County Hose

Jewish Groups to Hold Joint Meets

Jewish groups plan a joint meeting at the Plaza hotel Masa with speakers including Silver of New Orleans Ehrlich of Detroit Macy Prank of Chattanooga. State president Low n of Houston to address. Mrs. Lak Goot of San Antonio to welcome Hadassah and Miss Sarok Gineberg to speak before the meeting.

Hasdppb Sanine Heder Plaza Helet Masa Mabhifender Silver New Orlantis J. AW. Ehrlich Detroit Mise Macy Lown Fried Houston Lak Goot San Antonio Sarok Gineberg

Weaver Ordered to Active Duty in Army Air Corps

Capt. Van J. Weaver, Air Corps reserve, of 2920 McCullough, has been ordered to active duty at the San Antonio depot Duncan Field for 14 days starting April 20.

Weaver van J. Weaver Air Corps Reserve McCullough Uysaur San

Fiesta Week Program Schedule Fiesta Week April 20 25

Fiesta Week events planned in San Antonio include annual convention at various venues with memorial service by Governor Rosy, Battle of Flowers parade, flower shows, and queen coronations. Activities run Monday through Saturday with banquets, church services, and civic gatherings anchored by the San Antonio chapter and Menger and Plaza hotels.

Texas Daar Astellations Plaza Cruonter M—Annuel The Alamo Rosy Sterling Schoyt Chilean Patric Fearecial Angelvte Adilonia NU Casallers Alain da Gilace Texas Berurs Aioe Dioneera Heunion Santheestenn Fe Womart Menger Hotel San Antonio

Arson Suspected in Arena Fire Damage Review

Fire officials investigated an arena blaze at La Position park on Saturday estimating losses near 350000. Detectives questioned workers while noting arson as a probable cause and that the building lacked insurance. City officials said the fair association bore responsibility for fireproofing under franchise terms.

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Rotary conference to convene in San Antonio

About 1000 Rotarians from the district are expected to gather in San Antonio for the forty seventh district conference. The event features flags of nations and a civic display, with fifty external chapters sending delegates. Walter Wealthall, Wilprraide, and Howard W. Selbe with the International Organization will be featured speakers.

San Antonia Rotary Conferan al (He WC Gan Walter Wealihall Itivdeidt Zoyoror Wil Prraide Howard WW. Selbe Merciar International Organization Will Hescipal

Sixteen Alamo Heights Seniors Honored by PTA

Sixteen Alamo Heights High School seniors received Won er pine from the PTA for distinguished service during their terms. Recipients include Arthur Hughes Jemal Phillips Hal Williams Cheries Atin I braat Huth Ankerson George Dulling Walter Kartines Lloyd Black Suen Hilmer Swithh Jack Ogden Bill Fllington Mary Mueller Margaret Gireathouse Eaily Sood Jim Mueller and Hol Holtaran.

Alamo Heights Ehhool Arthur Hughes Jemal Phillips Hal Williams Cheries Atin- Ibraat Huth Ankerson George Dulling Walter Kartines Lloyd Black Suen Hilmer Swithh Jack Ogden Bill Fllington Mary Mueller Margaret Gireathouse Eaily Sood Jim Mueller Hol Holtaran

Bridge Benefit Hosted by Greeters' Auxiliary Chapter 27

The Mengen's auxiliary of the Hole Grrcters' Association of Asnerion chapter 27 will sponsor a bridge party at the Menger Hotel at 2:30 PM on May 3. Chairman Oland announces there will be prizes.

Students Stage Greek Play at Joel Chandler Barris Junior School

The Greek play Perceystoenies on yhag Narian the firre an omrik was produced for an assembly at the Joel Chandler Barris Junior School. Cast members included Chester Chioda Tote Camperin Ernest Poleckow Henry Flores Jace Herding Riven Urmon Craig Henderaon Clarence Titer Warren James Milton Kimbro Sho McTinde Conetes Moetjartigis Joe Wellhang Hernsnilo Murals Cecil Pickens Tigane De Sala Ty Westfronk Heseer Williams Henre Botton Keren Bailey Mary Rath Tisselion KelislMrogton Romaine Davila Marzie Macias Opan McAllister Lorraine Tarteron Katherine Teese Jers Senen Bre Stribling Grove Stans Mare wuret Allatip Oglsens Pedraza Panis Marie Backs Norma Traubler and Gertrede Richter.

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Girl struck by backing truck on Morales Street

Police report a girl hit by a backing truck at 1401 Morales Street near her home Saturday. The truck, backed from 1418 Morales Street, belonged to Leopoldo Gomes, a cousin. The girl was taken to Robert B. Memoris Hospital for treatment.

Policia Garza Morales Street Clald Leopoldo Gomes Robert “B Green Memoris J. Ward Tein Street Fred Schulls West Mitchell McKay

Harlandale Pupils Hear Chaplain Ora J Cater Talk

Fort Sam Houston chaplain Ora J Cater spoke to Harlandale School pupils on Wednesday. Chagisie Cobee described several experiences and the reperiences he met with at the Flartnfale schools.

Harlandale Chaptair Ora J Cater Fort Sam Hewtton Tademta

Fiesta Week Opens With Alamo Rites In Texas City

Fiesta de Soy Tacinta begins a six day observance in San Antonio marking the fortieth anniversary of the Alamo shrine city. up to 85 000 visitors and 280 000 residents expected to join in the events including a wreath laying by royal and civic officials and the Battle of Flowers parade through dawn towns on April 24.

San Astonio Texac Texas Tha Baile Sam Tecinta Ata Majesty Southern Pacific Alamo Kika Major & M. Chambers A, Woratack Ger. Fedwin B .Winans Ares Alama Hirata Alaico Berak Tebale Guveercor Ross Sterling Beaumont Bek Mayor Chambers Bernes I Rooma Era Vlhertre

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