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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1931

Page

9

Night of Shootings Leaves Northside Townin Tragedy

April 20 saw a chaotic shooting spree in the rear of JY Tiere avenue starting with a "bad dream" turning deadly. Sonne Reed, 35, was killed and his wife 29 wounded along with three other white residents as David Harris and Janet Arendale, both 35 or older, were injured. Detective Sullivan responding to the scene encountered more gunfire as Benny Reed fled, wounding two women and Harris. Reed's body hid as neighbors pleaded for him to surrender amid the panic at 407 and 409 Pierce avenue.

Dollion Cp—Aneefro Smulay Tidar Igler GB. Sullivan Divine David Harris Leach Merhadist Hospital Harris Shortty Reed Porter Iris Inooring Stalrmant Morris

Feet Comfort for 24 Hours Promises Instant Relief

An old advertisement claims instant foot relief with a no soak bath that cools and lasts 24 hours. It states acids and poisons cause pain and odors, burns, swelling, and fatigue are relieved, and tired muscles are revived. Sold in tablet form by druggists.

Fort Lamy and Fiesta Week Social Gatherings Noted

Society items describe Mrs George A Pollin hosting at her quarters in Fort Lamy Houston and Dr Mike Holehan of Dallas visiting with family. Hostesses Joseph I Atkinson and Mrs Teco W DeRosier presided at a Monday bridge tea with 50 guests. Fiesta week guests include Mr and Mrs 1% G rp of gincomn Go Ming. The State Association of Texas Pioneer plans its thirteenth annual ball Monday at the municipal auditorium.

George A. Pollin Lupedeou Tursdas Fort Lamy Houston Mike Holehan Dallas J. Holehan Holehan Warwick Boulevard State Association of Texas’ Pioneer

Policemen Shot by Three Gunmen in Marlow

J R Hill, a policeman, died instantly in Marlow as three gunmen exchanged fire with night police. The trio escaped in a commandeered car. one later surrendered. Contained in a broader report are details of related shootings and a Texas incident involving Margaret Weaver and a separate verdict of suicide in a Reed case.

Marlow, O&in J. R. Hill

Princess Betsy of York Celebrates Fifth Birthday

Princess Betsy of York turns eight as Windsor Castle marks her fifth birthday tomorrow. The Duke and Duchess of York have brought the child to Windsor, where royal photographers and a discreet family gathering are planned behind the fortress walls.

Windsor England Betsy’ of York Windsor Jeadle Duke Duchess of York

Floods Leave Hundreds Homeless Near Comdahine Ceila Nin

Floods in Mexico City area on April 2 report hundreds of peasant families made homeless near Comdahine Ceila Nin as widespread floodwaters damage homes and property.

Mexico City Comdahine Ceila Nin

Nixon-Nirdlinger Trial Date Set After Homicide

Charlotte Nach Nixon Nirdinger, who killed her husband, the Philadelphia theater magnate, was reported to have a trial date set for the second week in May. The details come as prosecutors prepared to present the jealous quarrel case in court.

Nixon-Nirdlinger Rice, Heance

Labor plans drive campaign to modify Volstead act

Washington April 20 Organized Labor will launch a nationwide campaign to modify the Volstead act at a two day meeting in Philadelphia on April 27 and 28. The report notes the effort aims to broaden enforcement changes and rally union support nationwide.

Washington, D.C Organized Labor Philadelphia

Hawks captain plans London to Rome nonstop flight

London dispatch reports Captain Brank Haveka, an Aviator, intends a London to Rome nonstop hop likely Wednesday. The plan covers a long daylight dash with a wraparound schedule including a dinner in London Wednesday night after covering about 1709 miles. Three people are hurt in an ambush incident referenced in the same item.

London Rome Brank Haveka Avialet Sieedster Alon O Wight

What would you do with a million dollars

A May American Magazine piece probes wealth and its effects on Oklahoma oil millionaires asking if riches bless or curse lives. The issue blends human dramas with sea tips from Captain George Fried and features from renowned authors in a family friendly collection.

Oklahoma George Fried

Celebrity club event set for April at Hollysood Hall

Anthony 3, Licking, known as Phe Herb Remedy King, returned from Mexico and is again at his office 1168 Frie Tours. Daily tours 1 7 p m Sunday 8 am to 1 pm Adv wlenberg teali joy tence. Friends invited.

Anthony Mexico Tours

Fred Stone Defies Odds to Return to Stage

Weil Clark reports in May American Magazine on Fred Stone, the beloved laugh-maker who fooled doctors and recovered from a severe plane crash. After a year of struggle aided by faith and patience he returned to the stage and even danced again using discarded crutches.

Fred Stone Weil Clark Fred Btone

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