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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1931

Page

2

Women Ik Heu Officers at Menger Hotel Meeting

Miss Busch was elected president of the Antonio Busivésa and Professional Women’s club at a gathering on Tuesday at the Menger hotel. Officers elected include Miss Beatrice Que as first vice president and Dr Elizabeth Donaldson as second vice president, with Mrs Sue Griffis recording secretary, Miss Lillie Gohmert corresponding secretary, and Ales B Holmesmer as treasurer.

Wieth Moore Busch Bao A&tonio Busivésa Ales

Fragmented Primate Demonstration Sparks Local Attention

Hundreds attend a troubled public display described in garbled OCR as a demonstration involving Pecan men and observers. The text references Mora, Dean a professor, and a Rexar commission president, hinting at a controversial event with unclear details and questionable legitimacy.

Or Crockett New Rotary Lender Contest At District Meet

At the forty seventh district Rotary governor’s closing session in Crockett Walter Wallgan of Sah Aalaito spoke against Linin fon’s Timm Eras for governor. Dr Harry Yandel Denidict, president of the University of Tézas, addressed education policy. figures contrasted Tess funds with education outlays. Portkold urged parent child cooperation and future focus. De Blaco highlighted Rotary ties between Mexico and the United States. Dr King Wilson, president of the...

Trotkelt Hattingen Rotary Walter Wallgan Sah Aalaito- Crockett Timm Eras Linin Fon Harey Yandel Dénidict University of Tézas Sésiva Gunter Ote Tessa Los Angeles Canal Texas Thomas A. Portkold Ben Antonio Spearr Genere Ung Oblier Mrtias de Blaco Larédd Brpotter Mexico United States King Vilson

Governor Crorkell Named New Forty-served District Leader

Governor Joho A Crorkell of Mar Hagen is named the new governor of the Forty-served district of Rotary International at the convention here. He succeeds Walter Waithel of BAN Antonin.

Joho A. Crorkell Mar. Hagen Rotary International Finy Walter 31. Waithel Ban Antonin

Early Mexican extradition bid for Sanchez youth

Documentary evidence was presented in Atascosa County as Texas officials seek an early trial for Sanchez. The 16 year old was tracked to Mexico by San Antonio detectives after arrest in the black country lockup. A conference ordered extradition papers and he faces possible transfer to a Mexican jail while Texas presses for his return.

H. D. Barrow Atascosa County Hieslie Blac Tetolng Mexico Antonio Fdreseh Metvican Texas Hia

Rotary club meeting highlights at local conference

The San Antonio Rotary Club hosted a meeting with guests and officers from Rotary International. Howard Selby of West Palm Beach spoke on international outreach. The gathering discussed next conference venue and extended thanks for conference planning.

Malary BaSiin Antodla Eutee Ronanto BA Rotary Emba Howard Y_ Selby West Palm Beach Fle Hotary International Les Hota Locel Club Pena Confeeticé San Antonio Cindre J Sercheville Bresident Hpeaner G. Sprinkle

Home Fumigation Fatal for Child Name Unclear

The damaged item reports a child dying from fumes in a fumigated home. It mentions Carl A. Boeli bank? and Mary Ann Yorlitz, 3, as occupants or visitors who fled to the residence seeking a parent. The text is garbled but indicates a fatal accident caused by fumigation fumes.

Carl A. Boelibank Uedilen Mery Ann Yorlitz

Cannon Activities Facing New Probe

Washington April 24. The Senate campaign committee decided to resume May 6 investigation into Bishop James Cannon's 1822 anti Smith campaign expenditures.

Washington, D. C Ganate theant-Smith Campaixis James Cannon

Bond Set On Liquor Charge For Newark Pair

United States authorities set a bond of 600 for Pant A and Jesse Jones after pleas of guilty to possession and manufacture of liquor. Officers reported seizure of whiskey, mash and other liquor-related items totaling significant quantities. Elizabeth Bimpton pleaded not guilty to liquor possession and waived hearing.

United States Gulley Alan Ani Ewo Crocke Jesse” Jone West Tegl Street Whiakee Wade Elizabeth Bimpton Ran Pétro Apenie Abe Bond

Mary Pickford to Seek Destruction of Her Films

London April 28 Mary Pickford America’s hawreheart of the Wilms wants all her moving pictures in which she appeared destroyed after her death. Her husband Douglas Fairbanks arrived from Rome reporting the plan and a codicil to her will directs that all films be dealt with proteanly so that her self image disappears from the screen.

Universal London Mary Pickford America Hwretheart Wilms Douglas Dalshuaks Rome Orient Fairbanks Abe Mary Theras Finn

Indictments by Bexar Grand Jury Report

A fragmentary report notes Bexar County grand jury handed down 58 indictments as a busy last week of term. Court clerk PF Raeber says most defendants await arraignment with speedy trials expected in the near term. The panel’s final report is anticipated by the clerk and judge W. McCrory.

Bexar Grand Jury Neiftoutin Cout Prac Dueaday Vielmrola W. We McCrory Seagion Raeber Cours Reroe

Man Denies Guilt on Drug Charge

A tormented plea of not guilty was entered by Arthur Chaves on a drug possession and mule of narcotics charge. He appeared before Clerk Paul A. Goekhuet in Dallas. The court set bond at Midland General Court. A narcotic agent testified the suspect was sent to Chever to arrange purchases starting in early April.

Aorotry Chaves Tales Elater Gommirivaner Paul A. Goekhuet Tieslas Vond Wan MGC Chever

Former Kelly Man Arrives for Visit

Maj. Alorece Tintoce M.Miekam, former commandant of the Adtancid Figtag rehonl at Kelly field, arrives at Kelly field Theday morning from Washington in a P-L pilfanit plane, Baler Tilekam to now Unity Stallingcon In the offices of the Jeter at the air cornea.

Alorece Tintoce M.miekam Figtag Rehonl Kelly Field Washington Baler Tilekam Unity Stallingcon The Jeter Air Cornea

Mexican Consul Due Saturday Arrival in Mexico City

The Mexican Consul is scheduled to arrive in Mexico City this Saturday. Details are unclear. the report mentions General Sa Ban Avninia and Tele Tainiano with several garbled names and roles for acting counsel.

Mizirin von Culsu Sa Ban Avninia Tele Tainiano Mexico City Ike Ina Fatrlue Inilbanes Needri Prevet Abrens Counel

Royal Flag of Spain Discarded

Madrid reports the republic declared with a new banner replacing the monarchy. The central yellow bar will bear the solar emblem of Republican Spain while old regime symbols are removed.

Spain Madrid France

Reputed Gunman Killed in Wreck

Grigako April 28 report says a reputed gunman linked to gang activity died in a wreck with bullets exchanged during a collision. Witnesses describe a high speed collision and subsequent shooting aftermath as rescuers arrived at the scene.

Grigako Danny Waller Zuber Dun- Hy Htantan Lapont Gan Feo Brothers Alfred Lingle Enue Ehot Piel & Scop

MU Athletics Budget Cut Sparks University Review

Dallas report indicates Southern Memorial University plans to reduce the athletic budget from 8000 to 51250 dollars, including a deficit carried from the previous year. University officials state the athletic fund remains distinct from other departmental finances.

Dallas Itera Avil Breaidént Chaples Ch. Seleemin Southren Ailversity Uuiversity Wolves

Fort Dousten pistol team fourth in annual match

Fourth plate among teary pistol matches under the National Rifle Association limits. Company MM Divects-thied intmuley stationed at Fort Dousten with Lieut Moseley Corporal Richardson and Privates Chalman Holmes Jones. Teams included Regular Army National Guard and Marine Corps units. targets supplied by the rifle association for scoring after the event.

Abiobg Sam Houston Pye A National Chatman, Corp. H. BR. Richardson Liest Rifle Association A L Moseley Holmes Twenty-third Infantry Horton Jones Ann Mices National Ridie Association Fort Dousten Ieee San Made OL. Moseley H.R. Richardson A,c. Chalman H. Jolmes MM. W. Jones Teoma National

Deaths blamed on poison alcohol in winter wave

Washington report says a wave of deaths this winter was directly caused by drinking wood alcohol or methanol. The figure 1208 is cited as certified in a state survey, with a larger number under investigation.

Washington D. C OPI Duresu Iinstrigh Alcohol Devan Aald Ab Oper Atate Ani Corsner

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