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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1931

Page

12

Girl in Oakland Hotel Begins New Identity

A young woman, flanked by fear and resolve, deposits Tony's money and boards a flight as Miss Smith while awaiting the next move in a planned disguise. She moves through a fog of suspicion and duty, awaiting the moment to confront her uncertain future amid the hotel and busy arrival hall.

Tony Oakland San Francisco Tor Bose Omintaken Guilibis Pitt Planvn Fur Wei M Zieh Mon Pinke & Tworskut New Yorks Lee Dion Farnea Wis Qarty Thomas Worm

Girls Invited to Swim at Yoga and Training

A wartime era notice promotes swimming as a test of girls and women under a program led by Mrs Robertson with Ellen Dillon as Red Cross examiner. It outlines training from basic to advanced levels, emphasizes fitness and physique, and mentions rental caps and a weekly summons for participation.

Ors Grtee Bultin Arcibel Wolvets Aseimming Henly Alps Robertsan Gail Wwe Eny Courage Agcimaning Ati Wilvaneed

Bandits Rob South Town Milk Wagon Route

Bandits robbed two milk wagon drivers Sunday after midnight. J B Sythe of 30 Vinat Wire street reported $180 stolen after one suspect jumped from a car, entered a station, and grabbed cash. A second robbery near North Avenue involved D B Webster who was held at gunpoint, ordered to drive, and relieved of $7 before the bandit fled. Police pursued across the city.

J. DB. Sythe Wirestreet Tyro Subhle Ngier Webster Ariertan Atreet Hinad Pandiday Walting Saunlors San Maccos Norman Agaaint Webster

Man Slashed On Arm In Weekend Knife Attack

Two others knifed in a Sunday street assault near Tohn Tieree 12/5 Rivas Street. Victim treated for a left neck cut. assailants described as two adults on a butcher knife. City detectives arrested a man and held at headquarters on aggravated crime charges.

Mannel Richards Trebert Alin T. Uris Ineines

Man Burned by Lighted Gasoline Incident in Gonzales

Francisca Gutierrez, 21, of 310 Snully Wallers storet, suffered burns while a filing ration in Gonzales ignited. Firefighters reported damage at Gutierrez’s home and a garage belonging to Mrs. A Butlin. A kitchen likely caused a fire that destroyed a playhouse and damaged property worth about $50.

Francisca Gutierrez Mobert Ti Geeew Gonzales Texas Rim Gollie Wire Mavirieh Street Tamer A. Butlin Broadway Sundar Kiamog Romnenfe

Sewage Plant Article Outlines New System in Texas

A Tribune summary notes that the Texas sewage plant plan, as described by H. G. A. Bhenton, appears in Lic Works magazine. Charles C. Tobin, superintendent, and Monies discuss the modern ze ayatom and its operation, aligning with the Jo entrant statement.

H. G. A. Bhenton Engiaeer Antonio Agatem Charles C. Tobin Dolio

Thousands Feared Lost in Floods Reach China

Reports from Shanghai on August 1 describe vast flood casualties as water swamps large parts of Hankow and the surrounding region. Local authorities fear thousands have perished while efforts to evacuate residents continue amid rising waters and disrupted communications.

Shanghat Tobim Fureh Hankow

Army Day Exhibit At Witte Museum Airs Mexican Handiwork

Army Day will be observed at the Witte museum on Tuesday. Officers wives, led by Mrs D Teckentinch, will greet visitors and present an exhibit of Mexican handiwork. Each day last week a club hosted the exhibit. On Wednesday, Catholic Women’s Association and the Council of Jewish Women hostesses, with Ary A. Woaillier and Mrs Senbie Trodenteimer as chairmen. The exhibit opens to the public through September 2.

Witte Museum D. Teckentinch Bos Antel Es Hoste Eshiblr Catholic Women's Association Cawaril Ary A. W. Woaillier Senbie Trodenteimer Piblic

Shook Residents Face Special Assessment Ordinance

The city council on Monday passed an ordinance to levy a special assessment on Bhock Avenue property owners from Mulberry to Bushnell to fund gating mirpotes. The measure, presented for final hearing, directs paving work and street improvements led by engineers.

Neoports Bhock Avenue Mulberry Bushnell Avenue Connteuchign Stnet Can Ells Lave Jodiralou

Band Plans Community Center Orchestra at Prospect Hill

Edgar Rogers director of the municipal band will organize a community center orchestra at Prospect Hill auditorium at p.m. Thursday according to an announcement.

Prospect Hill Edgar Rogers Prospect Hill Auditorium Stondas

Bullet victim in hospital after street assault

Jim Modriguez of 203 North Medina was shot in the neck during a street confrontation near Narri Cuncho and Traris atritla Sunday night. Four men fled from behind a ledge, the assailant fired four shots, another victim Polo Gueten aided the wounded man to hospital. Police report no motive or explanation available.

Jim Modriguez North Medina Street Robert J. Green Lossital Nari Cuncho Traris Atritla Hodrigues Polo Gueten Irna al Dhipin Belyind Xen Crightenet

Mexico Trial for Sanchez Sparks Border Hunt

Albarto Saachez, a youthful Mexican toolmaker, faces murder charges in the death of 1 year old Eilna Merle Spring. Police and deputies pursue across Texas and into Mexico after Saachez eludes capture near the border. The missing child’s body is found. a $250 reward is offered for the fugitive’s return.

Albarto Saachez Eilna Merle Spring Re Bresch Tohn Lott Atascosa Tesas Tron Smithes San Antonio

Man Swallows Toothpick Threatening Life at Hospital

An unnamed man swallowed a toothpick days ago near Min treet and is listed in critical condition at Green hospital after doctors suspected appendicitis. Surgery reportedly removed the toothpick and the patient remains seriously ill.

McNeil Wilfe Roberts Green Hospital Lileh

Chamber Declines Cotton Mart Plan

The chamber of commerce Monday rejected a proposition that would require local merchants to buy burn or store at least one kilo of cattle to improve market conditions. The proposal was connected with Tram the Smith brokerage firm of Meridian Mississippi.

Chamber of Commerce Catler Anter Smith Beokerage Meridian Miss

Ordinance Orders Payment to Museum Contractors

An ordinance directed payment to contractors at 81160 for work on ceiliors of the Witteuseum. The bill passed by the city council on Monday evening amid routine approvals.

Witteuseum

Nab Escaped Chicken Thief After 2 Months' Freedom

An escaped chicken thief was captured after two months on the run. Deputy Sheriffs Keene, Kilborn, Harlan, and Mitchell reported recovering a bound bin and preparing charges against Bundas for fowl thefts sworn to by witnesses.

Nab Keene C. E. Kilborn J. W. Harlan A. B. Mitchell Arrevéet Bundas Manny

Portraits Win Honors in National Photography Exhibit

Two of the three winning portraits were by Cones studio in a nationwide exhibit held last week at Colne Teint hia. Sponsored by the National Photographic Association, the show features top works for study by its members. Subjects include William M. Aikman and Professor John M. Steinfeld of San Antonio ro, and Mrs Jack Cones. The convention drew many members as 10 ice loops were displayed.

Cones Studio Colne Teinthia Bern Plicitg Bawitit Laan National Photographic Association Association For Study William M. Aikman John M. Steinfeld San Antonioro Jack Cones More Inn

Couple Leaves for Canal Zone in Panama Trip

Mr and Mrs. Harry A. The psp, recently visiting Bireed Mine FP. Ay Spang. 200 Slocum atrect, departed San Antonio Sunday morning for their home in the Panama Genel cone.

Harry A Psp San Antonio Panama Genel Cone

Petty Thieves Take Ducks and Cash in Potosi Area

Police were alerted to multiple small thefts in Potosi Street area including ducks and 1% chickens from a Del ana residence on Nineteenth. Reports mention a diamond ring, a clock, a mirror stolen from J. H. Freeman's automobile on Rosemary Drive, and $43 missing from a handbag elsewhere. Suspects unnamed. incidents tied to Dakota etevet and Gunter building.

J. H. Freeman Rosemary Drive Ferrixcor Gunter Building

Consul Carrillo to Visit San Antonio en Route to Bloxico City

Mexican consul general in Lima General A. B. Carrillo, formerly head of the consulate here, will pass through San Antonio on Tuesday afternoon on his way to Bloxico City. He will stay several hours and be hosted by chamber directors and President E. B. Fanbsehor.

Peru A. B. Carrillo Lima San Antonio Bloxico City Wromttsyeens General Cerrillo Eb.t. Fanbsehor

City Appropriates Funds for Bills and Payrolls

The city commission appropriated 88527.31 for merchants bills and 10 500 for payrolls at its weekly meeting in City Hall.

Man Ends Life After Finding Wife Paralyzed

A man in the Treblenable Olina drive area ends his life by gunshot after discovering his wife paralyzed. Inquest records death as self-inflicted. Leta A. Dabcock, 245 Primera, had told his wife and others he felt no left-side sensation earlier. Nora Grace Babcock, widow, reports she heard a shot while calling authorities. she describes her husband as unable to move and his final words were "Don't bother." Three Brown children, Tasili, and Grace Elizabeth Tabrook of San Antonio attend a forthcoming service arrangements pending.

Leta A. Dabcock Olina Mandomarnine Tintcock Nora Grace Beabcock Tovcock Abesck Horn Pireport Ant Twe Brown Tasil Tiros Inston Nui Graceliz Oleth Tabrork San Antonio Fimera

Plans for Marshall Fair In late September

Officials of the Central Texas fair in Marshall Texas began elaborate preparations for the event to be held the week of September 21 to 26. Mr Th Martin was expected to announce a campaign to arouse interest among neighboring counties, while Mr Morris, the county agent, led a club from to visit farms with 431 clubs.

Manshadt Texas Wpy Th Martin Morris Bunty

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