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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1931

Page

4

Tens Tour Reunion Seeks Texas Attendees In May

Invitation notices were sent for a reunion of the good will travelers from the 1927 East tour. Governor Dan Moody leads more than 10 Texans touring the East. the Galveston gathering is set for May 11 with invites to Governors Sterling and Al Smith, Senator Copeland, and Major Walker of New York City.

Austin Texas Galveston Sterling al Smith Rosal S. Copeland New York James Walker New York City Dan Moody East

Burglars Leave Their Loot Behind in San Antonio

Police reported burglars entered a residence at 611 North Street and stacked plumbing fixtures and hardware in one room but left them behind. A second theft from 427 East Guenther Street saw two milk bottles and 16 cents stolen from the porch, as told on Saturday.

Vecall House North Street P.A. Peche East Guenther Street

A and M Rifle Squad Shines in Western Hearst Match

In the Western Hearst rifle competition the A and M rifle squad led by Maj. Gen. Frank Parker as referee, posted top Western honors with a strong 980 plus score. Ohio State University won overall among 11 teams with 900 plus. Greenbrier Military Institute placed high among military academies. Alameda High School led junior units. Individual leaders included Arthur L. Serbury of University of Washington as senior high scorer and other top marks from West section schools. A record 506 teams competed, with West section trophies awarded to University of Washington and Oregon State among senior units, and Alameda High School and Denver High School among junior units.

Tawrence Strong Hubert Tomlin Jack Barnid Gus Schevermann Richard Shephard Arthur L. Serbury University of Washington Seattle Washaway SP. Mattin Kentucky Teachers College Bowling Green Seatle Wash A and WM College of Texas Hooolulu Alameda High School Alameda Terenity High School Los Angeles Calif Denver High School Deeser Colp

Silk underwear pricing compared to past values

The reader recalls paying prices like $5.95, $8.95, and $12.94 for similar silk underwear and questions if such amounts were ever seen for the same styles before.

Gangmen Exonerated in Long Beach Shooting Case

Ralph Shelan and three fellow defendants were exonerated of all charges tied to the December Long Beach police shooting during the EB. 1. Carose kidnapping incident. The defendants, once linked to prominent gangster circles, were cleared of culpability in the case.

Universal Service Long Beach Cuslis Ralph Shelaon

Auto Accidents Injure Three on Rainy Night

Three people were injured in three separate auto accidents during the rain Saturday night. All victims received treatment at Robert B. Greens hospital for cuts and bruises. John Solic 18 of Laredo and San Fernando streets suffered cuts and bruises after a collision in the 3100 block of South Laredo street. William Worsley 48 of 146 Klein street was hurt in a similar crash at Market oel Alamo streets. By Mendez 18 of 218 Pastore avenue was injured in a collision in the 1200 block of North Laredo street.

Robert B. Greens Hospital John Solic Laredo San Fernando South Laredo William Worsley Klein Street Market Oel Alamo Mendez Pastore Avenue North Laredo

Hunter trial in Uvalde proceeds as jury receives testimony

Jury in the murder trial of B H Hunter heard testimony from character witnesses including John Conner and lawmen for whose death on December 2 the Hunter quartet face trial. District Judge Lee W Ince adjourned court until Monday at 9 AM as the trial progressed after Monday's start and jury selection.

Kerryiugy B. H. Hunter Bert Lester Skeet Jamie Hunter Uvalde Lee W'il- Ince John Conner Hunter Lee Wallace

Christians Persecuted by Romans and Nero Compared

A letter by George Robinson of Waco Texas argues that Romans tolerated many faiths but persecuted Christians. He cites Nero's cruelty with Christians lit as torches, then appeals to American readers about government deriving power from the consent of the people and questions how anti conversion laws in modern times mirror ancient tyranny.

Nero America

Jealous husband knifes wife and her foreman in car

In Chicago on April 18 a jealous husband, Florid Smith, trapped his wife Teubelle and night foreman Martin Schmidt in a car after following them from a candy plant. He stabbed Teubelle in the face and then stabbed Schmidt as he reached for a knife. Both victims were rushed to a hospital.

Chicago Tork Alnbig Vorkwest Side Flord Smith Silver Grove Teubelle Martin Schmidt Smith Beau Schmidt Hoth

Italian Airman Reported Lost Over Mato Grosso

Rio de Janeiro April 18 reports say Count Robillant, noted Italian airman, is missing after a flight from Sao Panta in Bali. It is believed he was forced down in the wilds of Mato Grosso and inquiries are ongoing for his safety.

Talian Rio DE Janeiro Frata Count Robillant Sao Panta Bali Robillant Matto Grosso

Six Injured in Texas Wreck Near Greenville

Six persons were injured when a Dallas-bound bus ran into loose dirt and toppled an embankment seven miles northeast of Greenville. Mrs. R G Johnson of Pine Bluff Arkansas was the most seriously hurt and rushed to a hospital. The other injured were Mrs. Dred Williams of Texas, W Davis of Philadelphia, R L Williams of Cincinnati, Miss Vera Evans of New York, and an unidentified negro passenger.

Greenville Here R. G. Johnson Pine Blut Ark Dred Williame Texarkanss W. Davis Philadelphia R. L

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