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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1931

Page

16

Onion Bureau opens office in Crystal City to cover onion market

Crystal City reports the Onion Bureau office opens in Crystal City with daily dispatches on onion markets for the harvest season. RG Miser, market news agent, chairs this effort under the agricultural department. State acreage up about 20 percent. expected yield only about 4 percent higher due to crop conditions and pest pressure. Webb county already harvesting. other counties lag, with quality to be closely graded and some shipments possibly rejected for grade.

Crystal City Sureau of Agelectural Economics Yosala Court Webb County Taterthik Tiovenvent Ian Wasnnt

Kerrville Chamber of Commerce Holds Monday Meeting

Kerrville Texas reports the chamber of commerce officially electing officers for the new year. The meeting set for Monday will confirm the president Ally Titel and vice presidents Wheelus and Schreiner, with Amy Wallace retaining her position.

Rent Yiyele Texas Apr Sa Chamber of Commerce Kerrville Ally Titel Wheelus W. Scott Schreiner W. Scott Schreiner, ‘Vier Presidenta. Mra Amy Wallace Hes Fiew Gesterrlacs

Kenedy Rotary elects officers at annual meeting

In Kenedy April 30, Cherry Head chaired the Kenedy Rotary election naming A. We Cheree as president and Ly Park as vice president. Other officers listed include J.T. Allen as secretary and D.C. McManie as treasurer. Directors were chosen to represent Kenedy Latinas at the upcoming annual conference in San Antonio.

Kenedy Kenely Rotars A. We Cheree Ly Park Reat A. Z. Nestad Fi Alm D.C. McManie Sul J.T. Allen Reining Winment Tis Ima Mapa Ieitig Wade Representitina San Antonia W. OD Stubblefront Mra. BF Kotodzie Treanurer Mrmr Otto Koerner Chaimsan Merc Tagenn Paige Parliamentaria Haftmeyer Lawrencr

Postal Receipts Rise at Crystal City Amid Reports

Postmaster Flavuaguir of Crystal City reports a notable increase in postal receipts for the period ending March. The rise compares with the same period last year, signaling growth in mail volume and revenue for Crystal City services.

Crystal City Flavuaguir

Road Work On Corpus City Highway Underway

April 2 work begins on major arterial improvements along the Corpus high main corridor from the southern to northern parts, with crews using limited equipment at a time to avoid disrupting traffic. Authorities aim to minimize interference with daily commerce as stabilizing repairs proceed.

John S McKett well near Kenedy reports 210% fee test

In Kenedy Texas on April 20 the John S McKett well near W J Hobbaed lease, three miles west of Kenedy, is at 210% capacity and taking core samples. A gas chewing van was found nearby as part of a preliminary test, with limited additional details available from Carnes counts.

Kenroy Texas John S. McKett W. J. Hobbaed Lense Wear Kenedy Winwle Carnes

Optimism Note at Press Group Meet with MEW Leader

A MEW executive addressed the annual meeting of the Associated Press, expressing optimism about the SHWFAN PROTON venture and noting progress in communications ventures. The remarks highlighted collaborations with major industry figures and potential growth in telecommunication markets.

Mew Opinlans Tor Tin Proton Waltering Wy Waiterard Re: Dent The America ‘I'sephone and Telegraph Company Associated Press

Countess Killed in Fall at Vienna

Countess Apel died after a fall from a balcony in a Vienna home. The injury followed a nerve disease present in the woman noted in the report.

Vienna

Man Ty Jailed on Narcotic Charge

Antonia Aliecn was held in the county jail following dinner for narcotics charges. Officer A. M. Moneng reported the arrest. A cargo of narcotics was seized and processed by the narcotics unit.

Man Ty Conia Christt Antonia Aliecn Waa Iba Niitres Coliniy Smithere A. M. Moneng

Meathly meeting and church social events in 1940s era

The report details a monthly gathering at the home of Mrs. Guerra with assistance from Mrs. Carvajnt and others, including violin performances by Miss Lorena Dodson and piano by Mrs. Knevae. It notes post program social refreshments, floral centerpieces, and candles. Additional items describe church meetings, missionary society leadership, cultural club events, student birthdays, and numerous community group activities at the Gunter hotel and local schools with programs, suppers, and receptions.

Mecano de Deuserien Sirs Iirnvy A. Guerra Howard Priect Guerra Mather Carvajnt Iver Lorena Dodson Plano Noble Knevae Londinas Hingos Syere Mra. Lisiier de Corvales Er the Missionary Society Mama Methrxdiat Church Alrs Av & Mitchell Adams Airs F. Grlacuer San Angela Aril Mesdarneau Liudmeyer Yi Teorlle Tak Zeftig

Six Sentenced to Execution in Russia

Moscow on April 20, six individuals were sentenced to death for alleged counter revolutionary activities in the Harshnareya-Moscow jail. The specifics of the case remain unclear due to garbled OCR text.

Russia Universal Servic Moscow Ye Inen Ani Ramon Nil Tie Pengants Ki Inks Ubpath Tray Mi Fing Harsnareya-Morcow al Leiel Siren Prinan Jeeins Exon

Statue Erected to Evangeline in Arcaius Pilgrim Shrine

A statue honoring Evangeline was unveiled in Arcaius as a pilgrim’s shrine. The ceremony marked a historic tribute with local officials presenting the memorial and settlers paying respects amid drizzle and late afternoon crowds.

Evangeline Arcaius Raisinured

DILMEN URGED TOD FARMS

Mamnlix Texas April 20 A plea for East Lesans to invest some of their returns from discovery of oil in permanent agricultural improvements was voiced by Guy A Blount of Naroginches president of the Easteras chamber of commerce in hig avkwl repact delivered here toilay een OU will come and all will go but the permanent pronverity of Rast Vexas will denen yipon the rise that is tade of the first few mehes of the soil

Mamnlix Texas East Lesans Guy A. Blount Naroginches Easteras Chamber of Commerce Toilayeen

Freedom for Miller in Webb County extradition case

Miller eyed for release as federal judge signaled possible discharge on habeas corpus amid an extradition dispute tied to a 1929 Laredo plot. District Attorney Valla noted the Massachusetts charges and New Bedford case remain central while treaty rules may limit prosecution.

Taredo Web Thamed Tolay Tor Miller France New Bedford Mass Cacen Indiet Miler Ben Berrata Joseph Tristes Blow Laredo Onion King Jt Be New Orieanz Livre Millee Fal Mullally Massachusetts le Morgler Vinto- Ralph Morice G. Nomi San Antonio Fedecal Court Bingecard Tikeliboo Wistriel United States Laredo Webb County A. J. Conken Ageste Gabeody

Six Arrested in Corpus Robberies

HORPELS CHRISTL reports a string of house robberies checked in Corpus. goods valued at 83000 recovered after the arrests of six men named Tee Cody Vela Jeans Fesre Wesnandee and Toba Thi. Additional ligations are being made.

Horpels Christl Tee Cody Vela Jeans Fesre Wesnandee Toba Thi

Trial Delay Reported in Burke Case and Skelle Charge

A Michigan court delays the trial of Burke due to illness while Fred Worke faces charges related to slashing Charles Skelle. The defense plans to plead guilty in part or accept a life sentence if deemed prudent, with readiness to proceed as illness permits.

Burke Rint Tarlor Fred Worke Charles Skelle Cite Ruil Charles

Fatal Forest Fire Shrinks Wisconsin Village

A northern Wisconsin fire swept into upper Michigan destroying a village and razing thousands of acres. The disaster left about 125 people homeless as workers and families fled, with widespread property loss reported across the region.

Mitavamege Wis Wisconsin Upper Michigan

200 Reds Killed in Attack on Garrison

A stray OCR fragment describes an engagement at a garrison involving Red forces. It mentions deaths and an attack context but remains garbled with unclear names and details. The readable elements indicate a combat event with significant casualties and a location tied to a Tehang or similar unit, but specifics are uncertain.

Tobacco Diets for Chickens at Beate College Campus

An April Beate College note discusses tobacco's impact on hens and roosters, prompting warnings about health effects and farming implications. It suggests careful management to avoid economic losses and stresses monitoring feed and farm practices.

Beate College Merwisstln

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