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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1931

Page

3

Quakes Strike Valentine Town as Aftershocks Continue

In Valentine Ter Aug 10 residents report three tremors Monday night and more Sunday. Homes and adobe structures suffered partial damage as people slept outside under stars. A photographer watched a wall crumble during repairs to quake damaged buildings. None of the shocks was as strong as the largest at 1 37 p.m. with further tremors feared. No precise property loss yet reported.

Valentine Ter Bunda Oy Mary Bexhana

Fordham seismograph records distant quake near New York

A New York report notes a New England area quake felt about 500 miles from New York. The Fordham University seismograph logged the first shock at 0 44 a m EST and a second tremor ten minutes later.

New York Fordham University

Ouster as school dentist spurs political claims

Dr A J Blerle claims political basis for removal as school dentist after five years. Dr George C Worepner replaces him amid board split led by Mrs. WIlliamy. Assistant T M Vale declines, Jr J Gilmore questioned, and a petition from the Bexar Dental association supports Dr Dale. Local legality questioned due to residency and staffing constraints under a $1000 budget.

A. J. Blerle Schess George C. Worepner de T. M. Vale Wursbach Temule Jr. J. Gilmore Bie Cilmore Mygif Wurzbach Siglad Dr. Wursbach W. T. Williamy Te. Gilmore J. Gaile Jr Marying Robbie GO Inemberg Thin Bexar County Dental Associaion Dale Pliton Wurzbaw Stella Steres Walker Wurcbucl Iwner Sqnintonie Independent Selo Mamo Heights Cus Regal Nixon

Kansas Big Four Urged to Join Oil Conference

TOPRICA Aug 19 The Kansas Public Service commission urged the four major oil importers to join states in a conference to adopt a conservation policy to stabilize the petrolent industry. The commission telegraphed invitations to Standard Oil Indiana Shell Petroleum Company Gut Oil New Jersey and other officials to convene in Oklahoma City on September 9.

Toprica Kansas Public Service Commission Aimi Commission invita + lions Standard Oi) Company Indiana Shell Petryl Tum Corporation New Jersey Gut Oi) Corporation Oklahoma City

Man dies after 9th floor fall in Amatullo Texas

David Mead aged 62 fell from a ninth floor fire escape at the Isk Medien and Professional Hiring building in Amatullo Texas. He died soon after. Coroner ruled the death accidental.

Amatullo Texas David Mead Isk Medien Pay Me Mead

Wilcox Forecasts Heavy Losses From Shut Down

Homer T. F. Wilcox of HF Wilcox Oil and Gas warned Tulsa on August 1 that the petroleum industry and the state would suffer heavy losses as wells in Oklahoma remained shut down. He said Gov. Murray should make clear statements about what will happen and what will be done.

Tulsa Okla Homer TF. Wilcox HF. Wilcox Oil and Gas Company Oklahoma Wilcox Murray

Girl Dies After Fall From Horse At Amarillo Farm Road

A four year old Amarillo girl TalIie Veen Park died from internal injuries after a horse bolted when frightened by a dog on a county road. She was tossed into a barbed wire fence and later died last night during treatment. services planned for this afternoon.

Amantug Texas Tarheil Taltie Veen Park Amarillo Farm Sorches

Mayors Called in Utilities Study

Mayors and city officials from the Texas Taigneul Municipalities area are summoned to a meeting scheduled for August 27 to discuss the utility enter and related problems. Mayor Hrawn F. Lor, vice area official, endorses the session aimed at addressing local utility issues.

San Angrio Vesas Hrawn F. Lor Taday Renee

City News Tanceland Club Dance Night Ad

Community alert invites Hermann Sona and friends to attend a Wednesday dance event at 526 Senta RL Mary y Ste Ade 4 Moonbeam. Performances include Morile Mayes and Jazz Narcotheavis with free admission and mission details unclear.

Hermann Sona Satoring Aliye Mimission Mermann Senta Mary" Y Ste Moonbeam Morile Mayes Jazz Narcotheavis Tandion Ree

School board approves pay raises for district staff

The board of education voted to raise salaries for key posts, naming W W Knox as deputy superintendent at 5000 annually and CG Kell and Miss Jun Neal as elementary and junior school assistants at 4000 each. The dissenting vote by Mrs Stella Steves Welker argued against further raises. Additional hires include a cafeteria supervisor and new vocational school principal with 150 staff to be employed full time.

Board of Education Wicadax W.W. Knox CG. Kell Nol Miss Jun Neal Auule Thomas Th Torlwoul KW. Ainetley Hinll Miss Neal Stella Steves. Walker Mreshali Johaston Elenoor Brackenridge Cchon Prattel Tursdag Lo Ue Feey Johnston Keel Board TD. W. Trartiss Walker Thia Weta Balile Main Avenue Defte- FM Iaetin Fnglion Ars KO. Moffett Enfeloria Prinority T. Q. Lotlin Sidner Tanigr Georgia Armstrong Wright Tiley Stella Steves Welker

European Wife Finds Husband After 28 Years

In Popytsville Pennsylvania on August 19 a European wife, Mrs Michael Devib of Hartford Connecticut, located her missing husband, Michael Zarh. The man had left his wife and two children in Europe 23 years earlier, promising to return when he earned money. No word came for years until a search began in Fur rope, then extended to Atmere and finally to a village in nearby regions where the reunion occurred after a long separation.

Popytsville Furrope Michael Devib Hartford Conn Michael Zarh Yath Daiah Europe Atmere Chenda Fuushand Nimbning Nomrere

Hoover Namesake Falls Into News

Herbert Goover, 14, of Hare, Man, drew public attention by sharing a name with President Hoover. A hoarse error led editors to doubt the Harper Dispatch tale that Terhare Trowver fell from a horse and broke an arm, hinting the president himself was in the capital.

Hoover News Hare Man United States Herbert Goover Harper Terhare Trowver Herbert Honver Alfo

Daughter Dodges Summons in Bed

In Newburg, N. Y. on August 1, dissension in the home of Mrs. Femi Seat and her daughter Mrs. Jonnie Vorter led to a warrant for the daughter's arrest. Vorter reportedly stayed in a chest to evade service of the summons.

Neewburgil N. X Femi Jonnie Vorter

Hoffman New Garden Chief Hoffmann New Garden Chief

WaseenGto Aug 10 9 frg Gem May Hottmann Officers Reserve corps Oklahoma City recognized by War Department as commander of the Forty Fifth National Guard Division with troops from Arkansas Colorado New Mexico and Oklahoma holding rank of major general He succeeds Maj Gen third Tf Markuam who resigned During World War I Hoffman served in France in the ninety third provisional division

Waseengto PG Hottmann Ueserve Corns Oklahoma City Okla War Department National Guard Artgona Colorado New Mexico Oklahoma Tf. Markuam Hoffman France

General Danforth Flies to Crockett in能 Hing-Gien

General Danforth, commander Charley Elforth of the Aix Corps Hing center, and aide Mey Dong Inas flew from Kelly Field in U1 planes to Fort Crockett Wormsday. They were scheduled to return during the altec Noon.

General Danforth Crockett Hing-Gien Charley Elforth First Taoul Dong Inas Mey Fort Crockett Wormsday Kelly Field

Dodd Flier Heads to Shreveport in Photography Mission

Dodd and Henok depart Fort Sam Houston Wednesday for Shreveport to photograph Barksvine field, the future home of the Mtack group. Vient C. Tt. Starsie accompanies Dodd and expects a return Thursday.

Dodd Barksvlnle Field Uture Thi Mtack Group Shreveport Vient C. Tt. Starsie Dodd Hel Fort Sam Houston

Rainstorm Wrecks Bus. 2 Killed in Massachusetts

A Boston area rainstorm caused a bus accident resulting in two fatalities and several serious injuries. Emergency crews responded to the scene in Baston, Massachusetts, as authorities investigated the wreck and protected others involved.

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Lubbock Seeks to Lower Phone Rate

Lubbock Texas August 19 a formal request to reduce telephone service charges in Tathhork has been authorized by the Vabhark city commission. The request will be presented by Southwestern Tell Telephone officials in the near future, city officials said.

Louhock Texas Tathhork Vabhark City Enimmiation Southwestern Tell Affintaia

Death of Wisconsin activist Mrs LeFollette noted

Washington Aug 19 The widow and counselor of reformers Mrs Belle Case LeFollette died yesterday after abdominal surgery. Her son Senator La Follette and Governor DePallette were at her side as a train prepared to move her body to Madison. A simple service is tentatively planned at the executive mansion or family home.

Polletir Melle Seatorig Tali! la Follette Wisconsin Jeailers Washington, D. C Washington Aus Belle Case LeFollette Nabert Lalallette Shilin VaPallette Mul Nm Salalletts Wisconsin Niames Robototte Hoye Che Mnerad Madison Wik A. P Thursias George Middleton California Chicago LaFolletty Tabvillette Liv United States Gove Hornui Corle Lakulleile Mie

Murray Considers Speech at Bridge Dedication

Governor Murray hoped to accept an invitation to speak at the formal dedication of a new bridge across the Red River near Point. He was scheduled to attend a celebration at Robbers Cave near Wikburton, Oklahoma, but plans may change due to a possible illness.

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