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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1931

Page

13

Fanchon Meredith Faces Flight in a Nerve-wracking Flight

Fanchon Meredith seeks escape after a recent murder case as Evelyn Moward dies, leaving Fanchon to hide with her aunt in New York. A dangerous wire leads to Carstairs plans while Fanchon wonders about her past and the risk of being found. The plot follows her perilous pursuit to dodge pursuers and survive.

Meredith Xara Francisco Lenen Pony Panchon Smith Evelyn Mow Unwan New Carstairs cArinob Paudon

Orders Move Air Units to Randolph and Brooks Fields

War Department orders shift the Forty-third through Eighty-eighth squadrons among Mare Island, Randolph, Brooks, and Kelly fields as part of a reorganization. Training centers reopen at West Point of the Air while operations begin October. details include transfers to Brooks Field and Kelly Field, with unit strengths around 200 to 250 men.

Mare Dell Unlif Randalol War Department Eighth Corps Hromke Ciel Fo Ingdolgh Field Detolwr 1 Air Corps Raining Center Rig Charles al Danforth Severst Geo Yen Ron Couks Dulph Field Feaye Friny Brooks Geld Sandoliy Field Ehdes Hy Urinary Flying School Hlety Futty Serview Tou Wits Enel

Women Will Hear 8.A. School Head Discuss Meeting

Women will hear 8.A. school head Cochran and Mrs Wing, president of the San Antonio League of Education and Ne Cali Health Association, speak at a Haw Antunes Winter’s Civic Club meeting in the east paren tor of the wamimnmy pitilarians, Monday.

Cochran Nitilie Schools Mra J. Th. Wing San Auldnia Leant of Education Ne Cally Hfeoldl Association Spook Antunes Tun Moimdir Mia. AlexaAdavinn Brestfowl Anaennecil

Davis to Dismiss 15 Stop Sign Cases

City prosecutor D. F. Davin plans to move to dismiss fifteen stop sign violation cases that were filed in error when officers failed to properly observe the posted signs near Ely. Court action will occur Tuesday with many cases likely postponed until after September 1.

Man Charged in Knife Killing Case

Alfred Walker of 209 Delgate Street is charged with knife murder of Major Ghrintopler at Dnnsten on Wocomblaint. Police report states Walker was held at the Penre Jha Rhowk Snes for questioning, with unclear further details and dates from the damaged text.

Alfred Walker Delgate Street Charecil Knift Murler Ghrintopler Penre Jha Rhowk Vcoueeeil

Lieut McHenry Named Flight Instructor in Training

Lieut McHenry has been appointed as an instructor in aviation training at Kelby, replacing the retiring dean. The move follows a Saturday ceremony and signals a strengthening of instructional staff in the organization’s aerial operations.

Dean GA T Lainey Duis Kelby Fren Nesignee Oltsgreation Aviation Auesaree Klying

Compromise Reached on Negyo School Site

The city school board reached a compromise on the site for a $150000 junior school after three months of hearings. Representatives of Ipih races and East End residents met with Williams to select a site near the Douglas High School for Negroes on South Mackberry Street. A final decision was to be made at the next board meeting with plans for a junior school built near the existing high school.

Usgen Iunior Ecommu East End Williams Ipih Alula Douglas Mackberry Street Bert Williama Negra High School Nugeo

Thieves Loot Overnight Across Town

Overnight crime report lists multiple thefts including a $43 loss from Mrs. A Remann on Viatlaxnn Street, a $20 singh and $10 in miscellaneous spoils taken, and other cash losses. An arrest has been waled in the case.

Palien Thesias Nos Sanchez Ferganila Singh Redmond Wilkins Mpinavedie Walinme A. Remann Viatlaxnn Street Parse Girne McPherson Trobort Lew Sorel HW. M. Peel JT. Garcia Travis Street Clarence Montiomery

Boy Fatally Wounded After Gun Accident in City

A teenage boy was injured in a gun accident outside his home on 119 Austin Street. Witnesses say the weapon discharged as he fell, injuring his right forearm and chest. He was transported to a county hospital where doctors treated his wounds.

Enlihes Victor Thirrer Hass William Lewis Austin Street

Wrestling Exhibition at Plaza Hotel Promises Local Entertainment

A wrestling match featuring Club Deesty Yount and Daich Heffner will entertain guests Wednesday noon in the ballroom of the Plaza Hotel. The event aims to draw a large crowd for a lighthearted display of skill and showmanship, with proceeds supporting a community initiative.

Club Deesty Yount Daich Heffner Alll Plaxa Hotel Tsien

Fragmentary 1920s snapshot with scattered voices and names

A garbled column of phrases mentions Holly Wood, Hat Al Caprie, Ramsay Mac Donald, Uncle Andy Mellon, and a July or August setting. The text references economic doubt, politics, and a sense of national strain, with unclear events and timelines.

Holly Woud Cali al Caprie Ramsay MacDonald England Andy Mellon

County Board Finishes Tax Assessment Process

Work of the county board of equalization concludes as assessment rolls for the year are released. The total assessed value stands at 195 million dollars, with clerical work ahead for the tax assessors. The Stoner plan aided valuations outside city limits, addressing prior protests and aiming to identify property value accurately. Tax notices will be issued by the tax collector to inform each taxpayer of their due amount.

Board of Equalization Liv Bunrd Interovilngy Tower County Commissioners Thovann Asceboc JDS J. DL Stone Bern Fidge Wotzbach Lax Maury Maverick

Firefighters Respond to Two False Alarms

Firemen reported two false alarms on a disjoint route with alarms at several blocks. Calls came from West Tavect, Northwest Kwen Fourth Street, 1606 South St, Alnrz Street, and West Commerce Street, with minor disturbances noted at a shop and nearby streets.

38 Students at Camp Idlewild

The eveond period of Cam Idle wilde, the Yo W C. A. camp at Cam- Cort, found 38 junior and senator hich school girls in attendance, east oft Monday morning and will erform An guat S. Chiis will be male to entertain 13 guests, at the camp on Labor das, September 7 Thin will be the largret werk-enil erowid of the summer . We earop will eallin to its winter! werk-enil echod up on September 10.

Cam Idlewilde

Senator Conally to Address American Legion at St Anthony

United States Senator Tom Conally will be guest of honor at the American Legion in Manehcon Mansons DA room of the St Anthony hotel. Veterans groups auxiliaries and Golf Line Mothers invited to attend the event featuring Conally and leaders from the Spanish American War and World War II organizations.

United Ailet Tom Connally Amerigag Legion Manehcon Mansons St. Anthony Trix Wisiliaries Golf Line Konaloe Caniinis Wee

Four Injured In Late May Auto Accidents

A string of collisions left four people injured in May. Inez Nieto, 38, of 927 Simon, suffered possible internal injuries and a broken leg after being struck at Market and South Alama. Mose Godson, 21, of 147 Porter wheel, was rushed to the infirmary after a collision near Highland Park. Guadalupe Tovies, 5, of 1206 West Poplar, was knocked down at Worth Flores and West Cypress and admitted to Robert D. Green hospital. T. Rodriguez of San Jose, involved in a crash on Nogales avenue, was taken to the county hospital.

Inez Nieto Simon South Alama Tohert AG Pilal Mose Gnodson Thosa Infirmary Borest Highland Park Bailey Agerney Guadalupe Tovies West Poplar Street Worth Flores Suypress Robert DB. Green Hospital T. Rodriguez San Jose Hom Nogalilos Atvecl Flowna

Marihuana Charge Filed After Narcotics Bust Farm Discovery

A complaint before Justice of the Peace John Jt Shunls charges Tawes Carey and Taylor with possession of marihuana. The arrest last week uncovered a marihuana farm at New Tyauntels, Te way, with deputies and Sheriff Albert coordinating the investigation. Authorities linked multiple suspects to the operation.

Tawes Carey Taylor Terss Urge John Jt Onal

Lieutenant Steele Assigned at Kelly First

Lieutenant Steele assigned at Kelly Field as commander of the Fortieth School Squadron to relieve First Lieutenant John W. Monahan, who had held the squadron commander duties along with instructional duties.

Steele Kelly Mr. Stele Kelly Fell John W. Monahan

Vacation Fare Is Announced by 8.P.

Angencement of special vacation fares announces lower air travel rates for Denver and California Springs with limited schedules. Tuesday introduces the new fare structure, offering $20 value and $27.25 options.

Denver Ares

Farmer's Death Called Accident by Judge Shook

The death of Charis Fiabe, 45, on the North Trojan is ruled an accidental shooting by Judge Shook. The body of the deceased was found on a Kia farm and died en route to San Antonio after a gun discharged accidentally. He is survived by his widow, a son, two brothers, and eleven sisters.

Thobert Charis Fiabe Hirteg Res Kia Farm Neetenint Vormner Justin Jaen Shank Dilbert Tinkin Malm Antonio Maria Bifrieda Tim Gilbert Vint

Furlong to Take Photos of Laredo Road Into Mexico

William J. Furlong, head of the Highway Department’s chamber committee, will photograph the Mexico Laredo road project interior routes. The U S Department of Public Works will present the film reels in Washington and to other government branches. He will travel by rail and car, weather permitting, to document concrete bridges and the 40 mile gap in the highway.

Furlong Laredo Road Mexico Caly-Taroi William J. Furlong Chamber of Commitree United States Washington Mer. Yury Long Prom San Junis Potosi Mr. Fuelong Buren Tancan+ Hiuits Cnn

Beer Laden Truck Seizure Near Highway by Prohibition Agents

Prohibition Agents seized a beer laden automobile on the highway near Hoeing early Tuesday. Three men were detained pending charges. none was found driving the vehicle. Smith and A. A. Stescaré stopped the car after spotting the contraband.

Highteay Hoeing Smith A. A. Stescaré Beer

Major Page Given Leave of Absence

Major Donztes J. Pher Riel artillery unit has been granted leave of absence. The article notes his temporary departure from duty and mentions his station at Noelleby fiction staff with assignment in the Smith-Younz tower.

Krave Maj Donztes J. Pher. Riel Artillers Noelleby Smith-Younz Tower

Yipl Hooray Circus Day Nigh At City Parade

Tessie Stevenson leads city recreation parade on Friday with clowns and parahack elves entertaining children and parents. A 9:90 event follows indoors with prizes, games, and noon treats. publicity chairman F A Oslin oversees arrangements and announcements.

Tessie Stevenson Iliday Threering Childrew Rrereation Department Iesses F.A. Oslin Tle Circus

Hunches Point Toward Cold Winter Weather Forecasts

The weather page notes hunches by Magee and weather forecaster Marx Aden that a cold winter is likely. Past patterns show cool summers followed by cold winters, but the piece stresses that forecasts are uncertain and no one can reliably predict the exact season.

Ten-year-old boy arrested on theft charge

A 10 year old boy was taken into custody Tuesday by police in connection with the theft of electrical equipment from the home of T. C. Murdoch at 509 West Marshall Street. The boy was taken to police headquarters by Detective Johnson.

Potire Tansday T. C. Murdoch West Marshall Street Delertire Fy Johnson

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