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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1931

Page

9

Bexar County Tax Payments Lag Behind The Year

Texas county tax collector Barry Mavericks reports that Bexar County taxes are about 81 percent paid and within seven percent of last year’s total as October payment deadlines approach. He notes fewer business failures and consistent efforts to collect taxes, warning against penalties or increases in late fees while urging timely payment to avoid penalties.

Boxer County Barry Mavericks Hay Ave Maverick Eride Wail Dases Ste Uebind Maverick Maid Suma Eopulice Mayetick County Axen Teneast

Preachers Stand In for Booth at Travis Park Church

Pastor Travis Park Methodist Church remains on vacation leaving Rev. George C. Baker and Rev. J. M. Ted to lead morning services at 11 o clock. Todd Baker expected to deliver the sermon in Booth’s absence.

Missionary to preach at St. Luke’s United Evangelical Lutheran

The metropolitan missionary superintendent of the United Lutheran Church of New York will preach at St. Luke's United Evangelical Lutheran Church. The service is announced for Sunday at the morning hour. Pastor Ter Oacne Keanch is noted in the announcement.

Rev J D Davis to Speak at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Announcement lists Rev J D Davis and other speakers at Westminster Presbyterian Church service Sunday with references to Carr ie Spelnyn Catarlys Silpreaeat Houm and others, noting arrangements by Rev B Ps Bntes.

J. D. Davis J. D. Dart Carrie Spelnyn Catarlys Silpreaeat Houm Westminster Préahsierian Church Ps Bntes Pesinr

Presiding Elder to Preach at Local Church Event

The Presiding Elder Rev. Barton will deliver a sermon at 10 48 am at the Morel Fleizhtn Sretho led by the absence of the pastor Rev. BH. Besenme Walra. The ceremony takes place in the Ben Antonio district with K P Barton presiding.

K.P. Barton Besenme Walra

Remembering the Wilkie and Navarro fair rides

A reminiscence recalls rides to the fair grounds at the end of Roosevelt Avenue for the annual fair. The event featured long fasts, horse racing, varied amusements, and crowds from the cry town filled with happiness as people headed to the fair.

Tras Wilkie and Navarro Aircets Caery Paasengere Rooseveit Avenue

Wurzbach for School Post Validation of Dentist Appointment

The school board plans to appoint Dr. George OL Warebseh as dentist, replacing A J Sicele. Warebach is brother to Congresswoman Marie Wurzbach and County Judge Willacy A S Warebach. The decision, anticipated Saturday, faces organized opposition led by Roger Stokes and others. The appointee would begin prior to the upcoming school term, with terms set to start September 14.

George OL Warebseh Marie Wurzbach Willacy A. S Warebach A. J. Sicele Board of Edication Goon Cueh & Move Ani Roger Stokes Mary Ing Nobhir Brella Steves Walter

Marine Goes to Hoover Camp for Six Month Marine Training

Tang We no eligible for promotion to non commissioned officer per Capt. Craige of Philadelphia. Since joining the Marines at Houston in October, he has been stationed at Port-au-Prince Lakehotel Shanghai and other ports before assignment to Camp Pendleton Virginia to join the detachment serving President Hoover.

Hoover Camp Melrin Hy Long Wiliam Hong Brooklyn Craige Philadelphia Norns Houston Ing Tang

Retired top sergeant eyed for county post in Bexar

County officials consider hiring a retired top sergeant to help supervise county operations. The plan follows completion of a new home for 49 workers at a ranch on Southton Road. County Judge WA Wurtach cites concerns about worker effort and views the retired sergeant as a positive influence.

Bexar Bextz Commissioners Court Aes Southton

Park Square Dance Draws 600 Attendees at Community Ale

About six hundred people gathered at Park Square for a community dance at the Alehland Park playground Perday. Director Corinne Mare Mo announced it as the largest band event to date with Mille ani and Louise Gropery Wysen performing.

Alehland Park Corinne Mare Mo Hex Louise Gropery Wysen

Texas Alamo Park Dream Nears Realization

Mrs Clara Driscoll Sevier has fought thirty years to beautify the Alamo area by creating a park surrounding the Alamo chapel. After years of opposition and funding struggles the effort is poised to receive a final push with a 000 appropriation and a plan to acquire the first parcel within 30 days.

Tesas Oman Army Ade Clara Driscoll Sevier Desny Tiberly Alamo Ofre Servier Alamo Park Stor San Antonia Myre Sevier Lievaninksur Uitingss Bat Levicy Sam Houston Temple Housto Brs. Sevier Clara Driscoll Tos Iyersone Major G Coambeze Hee San Antonio Alamo Acquisition Board Afra Corpus Ghiristi Er Zeerne City of Fidala Hax Alamo Plaza Texas Liberty Harlan Bartholomew and Associates San

San Antonio bureau notes and club elections in Breckenridge

Ten and twenty years ago items recall a San Antonio camp meeting in Breckenridge with about 154 attendees and officers elected including Dr. B.K. Colt and Frank Fogelson. The report also mentions public school transfer estimates for San Antonio, a Union Army officer’s farewell, and a Knights of Pythias reorganizational meeting with a plan for new leadership.

San Antonio Wass Breckenridgs BK Colt Royal Frank Fogelson Tack Edge’ Combe Charles Hawking Kathérin Young Crm Gemind Laurmve San Antonin T. T. Keene Ro W. Jeffrep New York National Fugantzere

Opera insurance delays shift Mandatean performances

The Mandatean Opera company postpones the presentation of La Traviata at the municipal auditorium from August 14 and 15 to August 21 and 22. Jean Wildenstein of the auditorium notes the extension of the summer season in Mexico City as part of the changes.

Mandatean Opera Company Municipal Auditorium Amguee Avenel Jean Wildenstein Hinneger Anditorium Mexico City Shanges Wildenstria

Matlock Warns Book Solicitor In 1981 Campaign Fraud

Somrone warned the public that a book solicitor using the name Judge A. Te. Miatlock from Corporation Court is soliciting for a 1981 traffic code and safety campaign without authorization. He stated no one is authorized to use his name to collect money, calling the action fraud and an imposition.

Somrone A. Te. Miatlock Corporation Court

Judge Wurzbach to Attend Meeting in Aynora

A two day ranchers meeting sponsored by the extension service of Texas colleges will be held in Aynora on August 11 and 12. The meeting titled the Nonin Ganchmen's Foundup will feature talks on livestock management and farming practices with notable speakers from Texas A&M and local extension agents.

Wurzbach Aynora Serelee Nf SM. College For Ranchers Dlea Nu Livestock Texas

Suit Filed on Oil Lease in Thirty-seventh District Court

Dill sues Wilkins Seacer an oil magnate in Duval county claiming breach of contract over a 49 acre leasehold with an inducement rent. He alleges equipment was moved to the site and ready to drill but the contract was not complied with, causing loss of use and potential earnings. Damages sought total 53,000 plus 50,000 for loss of the lease.

TV. Dill Ino Button Fila Wilkins Seacer Hill Bencord Ln Avi Oli Vella Duval Via Gell Wilbunt Derrick HN

Plumbing Stolen at Vacant House Report

A vandal stole plumbing from a vacant house on McKinley Avenue and 3446 South. Police report no arrests as investigators on the case gather details.

Chat Plumbing Uat McKinley Avenue Ana Boleyon Crapton Plumbing Ares

Joyner to Occupy Beacon Hill Pulpit Sunday

In the absence of Rev. William G. Modelt the Ren ton Hill Baptist church, the evangelist and former pastor William He Joyner will occupy the pulpit Sunday reflecting the church’s schedule and leadership transition.

El Paso District Attorney Assists At Federal Building

District Attorney of El Paso in eight, assisting attorney at El Paso, visited the federal building while returning from a vacation in the North and East. Local reports note the brief appearance of San Antonio residents during the outing.

el Paso San Aplonio Frany

Watch and Spare Tire Reported Stolen in Local Theft

Police report a watch and spare tire stolen from a vehicle parked on 202 Snow Peden Avenue and belonging to John Farda of 503 West Magnolia Avenue. A resident reported the incident after noticing the theft during a routine drive and filed a report with the local authorities.

Hollmar Snow Peden Avenue Ani John Farda

Woman struck by baseball treated at city hospital

Miss Fr. Trollia received treatment after being struck by a baseball at San Tedca Park on Saturday. Dean Welder, 11, of 118 Ruiz Street, was taken to Hobert Be Green Hospital Sumedas for treatment after injuring his left eye.

Fr. Trollia San Tedca Park Rye Dean Welder Ruiz Street Hobert Be Green Sumedas Ameiinia

Advanced School Group to Attend Y W Camp Aug 24

The YWCA camp near Contort opens August 24 for junior and senior high students. Miss Dorothy Gebhart, Reserve secretary, announced the program features crafts, games, dramatics, nature study, swimming, worship services, and ceremonial activities. Miss Gebhart leads with Miss Elizabeth Joyce as music secretary. Miss Helen Tarrow oversees water sports.

Y.W. Camp Pielz Dorothy Gebhart Story Ming Gebhad Misa Elizabeth Joyce Sireclar Music Noir Helen Tarrow

Highway Group to Discuss Building

Cormier of commerce and twenty commissioners from several counties along Highway No. 105 will meet at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio on Saturday. Williat H. Furlong, highway manager of the San Antonio chamber of commerce, announced the gathering to push work on the highway, planned as the main link between Canniii and Monica. Guests from Blanco, Johnson City, Temple, Stephenville, Strawn, Mineray Wells, and Wichitaville will attend.

Cormier of Commerce Imen St. Anthony Williat HH. Furlong San Antonio

Two Guest Soloists to Sing at Highland Park Church

Tropics siloleta will sing at 11 a m at Highland Park Presbyterian church. Pastor Gene Geene announced William McNair of Alamo Heights and Cleo Altheide of Central Christian will join as singers. Miss Fila Mackington will accompany them.

Tropics Siloleta Highland Pack Sominy

Church Benefit to Be Held August 18

A charity benefit hosted by St Anne's church will take place at the home of Mrs Maria McDermott Derkina in the Btanos fond from 6:20 until 11 p.m. on August 18 to aid the St Vincent de Paul society.

Union W. Hoyt Zonifiver St. Paul bin Og Comnanil Dlas Org Tade Maria McDerrmott Derkina Btanos Fond St. Vincent de Paul St Anne's Church

Brotherhood Class Picnic Promises Family Night

The Brotherhood class will observe a family night with a picnic. Details mention a bearded Slercarda of the Eaclandale Reihndtst in an unusual, garbled text.

Brotherhood Slercarda

River golf course near ready with two structures planned

River nine hole course Progress dominates city plans as a new clubhouse and a canoe or nearby facilities move toward completion. Commissioner Rubiela reports the course’s greens are set and cross roots remain. he aims to finish the clubhouse with eight thousand dollars already allocated and hopes for at least ten thousand more to erect a building, funded by city labor rather than a contract.

Rubiela Rubiala AG Gresent Rubiela Rubioln

Insurance Agent Opens Local Office in San Antonio

Anans Allium superintendent of agencies for Retience Life Insurance Co of Pittsburgh left Monday for Los Angeles after visiting here where he installed a breach office of tieremgnor in San Antonio. The local branch will handle All Southwest Wexon under the direction of Liwrenor A. Hun tey, territory formerly under Bre Wy Staule in His Temora tu Lue Angeles.

Anans Allium Retience Life Insurance Company Pittsburgh Los Angeles Tieremgnor San Antonio Wexon Liwrenor A. Huntey Bre Wy

Students to Hear Cochran Speech at School Event

Cochran, superintendent of San Antonio School District and president of the State Teachers Association, will address students of the Shreeee Tonehecet Mere at 4 pm Tuesday, outlining the association's work.

Cochran J. €. Cochran Son Antonio Schooly State Teachers’ Association

Court to Hear Mayor Fund Suit in District Court

Mandamus proceedings target Mayor G M Chambers and city commissioners to publish financial statements for 1924 1929 and 1931 and to recover nearly 500000 misapplied to city expenses. Plaintiffs seek injunctions and damages, plus reimbursement of funds and an adjusted mayoral salary, with four section claims including 187000 misapplied from general funds and 5000 annual expense allowances.

G M. Chambers Init Culy Mindamue Wea Bpb R. Weatley Cleizéng League G. My Dickson Chambers Defendente City Dickson Tuilee Verry S. Toheris Tom Qundree Honins Webble Christian C.K. Kai Austin miAndanws Awit Dirkson Weakley Machinus Hick al- Tran Ias Gpreitl Fonds Genccel Tunis fXr Ensie City Ax Commission Siegdare Miles Rncket Moyday Mearly

ASK MARY LOU ROOMs 365 APARTMENTS AND RENTALS

Rental directory style notice lists multiple apartments and rooms for rent with prices per week or month, locations such as 306 Fifth and 1241 Willow, furnished options, and terms. It advertises a free Light Classified Rental Directory available at local stores and drugstores.

Park Eth Board Lancerey Troeduet Win Planty Wiest Berrey Drug Store

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