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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1931
Page
10
Gen Elias Calles, former Mexican president, conferred with President Ortiz Rubio and his cabinet to seek a solution to the nation’s serious economic dilemma. Details were not revealed. another session with Calles is planned for next week.
A fragmented item notes a woman named Dee Mon of Missouri, who reportedly regained leg mobility after 28 years. The short notice mentions medical treatment, a bank building, and a claim of a free new product to treat varicose veins and ulcers, with vague references to remedies and repayment.
Corpus Christi will gain its first adequate storage pier with the new 400 foot long structure at Bennet Street on North Beach. Initial 200 by 12 foot section will include lips for all club boats and cost about 10000 dollars upon completion. Construction is by Dangberr Nichols with Hiram Tred as president and Ree Easley as secretary treasurer. shares are 100 dollars each.
John F. Keogh and Joby Wazener, farmers of Edingurg, sue Hidalgo County Water Control and Improvement District No 1 for 51000 alleging seepage from canals ruined 17 acres of bearing citrus fruit trees. They claim the orchard, jointly owned over 32.78 acres, suffers water damage and waterlogging if not stopped.
Society pages describe numerous gatherings in San Antonio and Houston during Fiesta week. Guests include Miss Florence Lewis of New Orleans, Major and Mrs. C. Newton of Port Arthur, and numerous local hosts. Highlights cover lunches, dinners, dances, a flower show at the Stenger hotel, and a wedding at Madison Presbyterian Church in San Antonio.
A noisy Hollywood gossip summary outlines Ursula Parrott completing Tumult and Shouting to be published June 24. It notes negotiations with Gloria Swanson and Paramount, upcoming film talk, and a flurry of social events, divorces, and showings involving major stars and producers.
State health official Dr. J C Anderson said an impostor claiming to be from the health department charged $1 for inspecting a cafe and issuing a card stating the establishment’s grade. He noted the health department does not charge or issue grades.
Austin April 21 Three hundred forty Texans were burned to death last year says state fire insurance commissioner J W DeWeese. He cites improper use of kerosene and coal oil as a factor in the high toll while Southwest Texas sees growing population and industry.
The Aztec theater introduces a surprise night tonight alongside the regular showing of Lawrence Tibpett and Esther Balgsan in The Free enter. Advertised as a great treat the event aims to deliver a theater experience San Antonio audiences have not seen before.
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