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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
13
Fragmented memoir passage recounts an inmate’s experience in an asylum. She describes being stripped of dignity, confined in a gown, denied footwear, and taunted by attendants as she observes life outside the barred doors. The narrative shifts between claustrophobic interior scenes and distant glimpses of freedom.
The annual San Antonio Fiesta de Ban Jo garden show announced winners. Fort Sam Houston took the top prize with A Word In Mura Lanil. Alamo Heights school and San Antonio Arsenal earned other major honors amid extensive exhibitor entries and numerous individual awards.
In a San Antonio letter published April 22, Fred O. Dominguez criticizes Smith Cordell for attacking local fame and native sons. He defends San Antonio pride, notes California biases, and urges restraint in public criticism.
Rabbi Nal Ephraim Priv will lecture on Jews in Texas at 8 p m Friday in Seminar Hall. He will discuss the role of Jews in Texas and the development of their communities, with a sermon on loyalty and service.
Victor Craze editor in chief and Margaret Woodfin managing editor of the Main Area Huisache were named by sponsor Alex Murphree to represent the sehocy in contests and the Interscholarlyr Teague proses conference in May. Bina Spero and Betty Hasbrook will serve as interpreters to the official detonates at the event. Three additional speakers will discuss Staking News in High Seheal Papers Timely.
The William Vaughan Mondy dramatic club staged two plays at a meeting. Cast included Frawis Kramer and others in the first production, with A Vener Robert Akoya Lorene Sinfort and Adel Hatitl in the second.
A formal address was delivered to attendees at the San Antonio Junior College by Cherlea Th Treuier, president of the Master Nachors association, and AL O. Lewis, who spoke before a gathered audience.
The Child Protective and Humane Society of San Antonio announces a new free clinic at 221 Renchensidge Court under Dr J W Durbs to treat ailing pets of all residents. The clinic, a permanent project, offers no charge exams and care to any pet in need, addressing illness and neglect.
Adler, president of the Vgnites Achin Shingagae rengregation, will discuss A Program for Life at Boo.m. Prides. The choir will chant the service as Cantor D. Kruter leads. Rabhi Saying Phillips attends the What Binih convention in New Orleans.
The United States Davis Cup squad including N. Shiekte, Wilmer Allison, and Sidney B. Wood Jr. arrived in Mexico City to prepare for the May 1 tie against Mexico in the North American group. T. B. Acie served as draw-playing captain.
A Harlingen woman, Mrs Mellor of Plactingen, was injured Wednesday afternoon when her car overturned on theCi Rus Christ rael, about 25 miles from San Antonio. A motorist, H Deneen of 131 Ridgewood Court, helped, and Mrs Mellor was taken to Santa Rosa hospital.
A fragment from a Valley report notes the first cartoad of tomatoes moved from Sia Grande valley this week. Marvin Tamgino of the Federal-State nakee news Bureau provided the brief update.
Police arrested two individuals after a knife assault on Pecos Street left Rose Martinez 20 and Hirolito Rodriguez injured. Both victims were treated at Robert T. Green Hospital, while a suspect remained at large. Five assailants reportedly confronted the pair in the AGO block, with one woman drawing a knife and injuring Martinez and Rodriguez.
Fire destroyed the residence of H. G. Metgiemton at 117 Chickering Street after a neighbor alerted the fire department. The blaze caused an estimated damage of 7,000 dollars and the curtained home was left uninhabitable.
Final instructions outline parade route and assembly points for the Battle of Browers amr. John F Brinkmeyer, parade director, warns units from east and west to take posted positions, with detailed marching path from the post office to the Menger Hotel and Alana, ending near Alani plexi.
A pickpocket targeted a spectator during the Fiesta Parade, stealing items valued at about 30 dollars from a man standing near a market stall. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon in a crowded area near Wall Supers and Best One venue. Local police urge witnesses to come forward with any details to aid the investigation.
Fragmentary OCR notes depict a wartime debate scene with mentions of Siamese twins and a secretary of war leaving Washington for Oklahoma. Local political figures including Mayor Waller face withdrawal of references to private life amid a biblical quotation motif and a tense exchange about public loyalty versus personal conduct.
Hacelvier Springs Missouri hosts the Southwestern States Group convention where Pollock of Uartonville is named president of the Loan League and Abe Kensie Missa is listed among elected officials. The final session approves a $10,001 appropriation and delegates emphasize unity of allied loan associations amid regulatory limits.
The Daily Vesan announced Thursday that Angelking of San Antonio is a candidate for the editorship of the Tonghorn Ranger, the University of Texas publication. Miss Wagelking has contributed short stories cartoons essays and humorous verse to The Tonghorn Ranger for four years.
Mia YT Miller of Texas suffered injuries when the automobile she rode in overturned on the Carpe Christi road about 25 miles out. She received treatment at Santa Mega Inferacy after being brought to the city by a passing motorist.
The Boy Scouts of troop SS will hold a barbecue at the troop hallhouse on Warkman aven and Gaynor street from 1 to 7 30 PM this Saturday. The event aims to raise funds for the troop with a general fine of fin.
A report from Portiam flowston describes a Thursday incident in which Marvin Chapman states four Mexican men including one named Tonks Vike Chinese slugged him and robbed him of $45 near Son- Iperg on street Wednesday mhbt.
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