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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1931

Page

13

Midnight Return to the Catskills Ball

In chapter thirty nine Mary Calvert arrives at a Catskills estate with Bill Calvert. They enter a grand white ball where a poised Mrs. Calvert introduces Miss Kennedy as they anticipate Steve’s condition. Mary seeks assurance from a nurse as she prepares to see Steve, amid uneasy expectancy and social splendor.

Maryand Bill Calvert Catskills Steve Stemn Abe Bill Kenney Weller Mies Kennedy Mars Calvert

Armed Bandits Loot Gas Station at Seguin Road

Gibson proprietor of the Pine filling station on Seguin road reports four armed men entered through a side window and demanded money, pistol whipped him, stole the register pistol, and fled into the brush after ordering him to remain for 20 minutes. Police and detectives responded to the scene.

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Rev Dr Gates Reported Better After Poisoning

Rev Dr Gates, pastor of the First Dentist church, was reported improving after a poisoning incident. He was hospitalized and returned to San Antonio from a hospital confinement, with doctors noting gradual recovery and rest needed for full healing.

Dr. Gates J. %. Gates First Dentist Church Chursilnys Sr Gates San ‘Antonio

Unclear wartime letter from Beverly Hills veteran

A damaged wartime letter from Beverly Hills California dated August 6 describes struggle and calls for Texan aid and free decision for Oklahomans. The writer mentions command roles and references the battle of Redcite and Ell Metray with uncertain names and garbled phrasing.

Beverly Will Rovers

DRAINING OF MEDINA URGED

A report by Shirley Finker and Tl. Yk. Gilroy, engineers, estimates Medina lake and reservoir losses at 346000 dollars yearly, enough water to flood 30000 acres by one foot. They recommend sealing leaks with crushed rock and tamping, to stop water loss at Medina Lake and related works.

Lee Ryseevaim Betas Anit Shirley Finker Gilroy Luvern Af Say Frannist Beker Gilroy Weilarstlay Leeween Fleury O'Malles Waslington de C. Dun Medina Lake Martong Rommerce Ain

Negro School Site Discussed at Mass Meeting

A mass meeting of African Americans will discuss selecting a site for a $130,000 junior high school. The crowd will consider keeping Cilinian Sullivan Park as the location amid protests from white business owners who fear declining property values.

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Alamo Buying Action Slated By Local Officials

Within ten days members of the Alama Tel Purchase board will meet to decide on land purchase affecting the Alama project. Mrs Sevier said official action will be delayed until key board members from Gounton and Victoria can attend a conference. A definite announcement is expected before Mrs Sevier leaves for Corps Christy. The board seeks a $190,000 appropriation before November to purchase options on the site or revert the plan.

Alama Tel Alama Gounton Tutae Venable Proctor Victoria Sevier Leavey Corps Christ

Eleven Optimists to Help Boys at Juvenile Home

Eleven members of the San Antonio Optimist Club plan a program at the Verat County Threnile home to mentor boys. A weekly written report will track progress, with a committee led by Murphys and Judge William War baeu organizing meetings with the probation officer. If progress is satisfactory, the effort may expand to involve other boys and become a major club project.

Fierey San Ansonio Optimist Club Hoya Verat Narola Liv Bry Mach Hie Vassat Lim Doe Murphys Elinice el Mxbrile Probation Stiver William” Warbaeu Siren & New Clart Souths

Frame Buildings at Normoyle Sold to Edwin Seay

Nine frame buildings at Camp Normoyle were sold to Edwin Seay of San Antonio on Wednesday marking a policy shift in disposal of old wartime structures. The sale notes removal of the remaining buildings within 66 days and hints at future sales near Sam Houston and Camp Stanley.

Normoyle Camp Normoyle Edwin Seay San Antonio Knee Seay Jonesin Ledhimber Wiel

Plane mother continues to fly after son’s death

Mrs. Vioin Warren, mother of Mercarah Dill Warren, who perished with a companion in a Chicago plane crash on July 12, keeps flying, saying she will travel whenever possible. She previously flew with her son Bill, a young transport pilot with over 2400 hours, and credits him with inspiring her fearless approach to aviation.

Tinsl Aron Vioin Warren Mercarah Dill Warren Chicago Dows San Antonio Waren Bill Wareen Vie Firatine Gust Bor Warren Lwe Central America Mexico Viola Warren Yedin Chita Lawee Bill Warren

Records Break for Circulation of Library Books in San Antonio

Library circulation hit 36 050 in July as 20 195 volumes moved from the main library and 95 497 from branches, under chief librarian Mrs Francis Tt Htuor pheex. Mrs Humphres will depart on vacation Thursday with Mrs dulin frothaus to oversee in her absence.

San Antonio Francis Tt. Htuorpheex Humphres San Ans Ldnia

Edgar Witt to Speak at San Marcos Baptist Academy

Ed gar Witt of Waco will address graduates at the tenth annual grant lay class exercises of the San Marcos Baptist Academy on August 14. The sermon will be at First Baptist Church of San Mateo by Rev. Shelton Gabriel Poser. Graduates include Lois Suker Wem ple Martin Griffin Austin O W Buffivam Claude Ives Crystal Miears and Layce Trayler. Leonard Moore Waller Burton West Dallas GW Sellitzkun Waens Mary Jane Mooney and Wilt to Jackson Duling.

Edgar Witt Edear E. Witt Waco Weiirarnt Mavernor Lexas Annial Annunner Tern Grant San Marcos

Croquet Tourney Titles Awarded Amid Confusing Text

In a scrambled report, three croquet titles are noted with names like James and Leck, claiming champions at venues described vaguely as clubs and parks. The passage blends garbled phrases about winners, ages, and dates, yielding unclear details.

Suburb School Budget Keeps Operating Costs Flat

Los Angeles suburb plans no increase in operating costs for the independent school system this year. District president Dr. G8 Mars notes pupil numbers rising from 480 to about 1,000, with 160 new students expected this term. The board, led by superintendent BL RL Ankelsy, will meet to finalize the budget for the coming fiscal year.

Los Angeles Treights Independent School G8. Mars Board of Trustees Subich Tesinta Board of Trustess Ainkelsy Tor. Alues Pudzet

Judges Work Over Time On Latest Statutes

Nine hundred had ninety-sight pages of new laws are off the press as judges in Texas labor to interpret the statutes for the public. The 1931 legislature added many “emergencies” and definitions. the new laws affect voting, narcotics, cruelty to animals, orchards, lead slugs, and penalties. The article notes courts and lawmakers will spend months parsing terms while the public awaits clarity.

Tex Fawily Tewae Tera Zanera Matictois Chialao

Huth Recovering at Alpine After Car Crash

Albert V. Heth, a Besne tax operator, is recovering at Alpine after a car crash. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital for treatment and now faces ongoing medical care as doctors assess the extent of his injuries. Local workers report ongoing support and expect a gradual recovery.

Huth Alpine Albert V. Heth Besne Angelo Degen Ovine Santa Rosa

Acting Minister to Be Made Deacon at Mt Mark's

Phazies Teele and Grayson Street clergy from St Dralachore will ordain Teele as deacon at Mt Mark's Episcopal next Sunday August 5. He is a Mein Avenue High School and Columbia University NY graduate holding a BA and pursuing a BDiv at Theological Seminary of Virginia Alexandria.

Phazies Teele St Dralachore Grayson Andreet Mt. Mark's Episcopal Church William , Capers Diocese of Weat Tera Mein Avenue High School Columbia Wieiversity N.Y Theslexical Seminary of Virginia Alexandria

Reserve Officer Ordered to Duty Themt Fort Soy

An obscure dispatch notes a reserve officer being ordered to active duty at Fort Soy amid unclear wording. The fragment references a ranking or unit label and mentions a transfer or reassignment with minimal readable context. No additional names or dates are discernible from the text.

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