This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
23
Mayor Chamberg faces a growing job crisis as anxious residents crowd City Hall seeking work. Bryan Aladermann, the mayor’s aide, coordinates applications while Mauermann handles job referrals as about 7000 workers anticipate September funds from back taxes. Many applicants have training but struggle to find suitable roles.
City Auditor delivers a book to the Witte Museum detailing a history of Texas settlement. It recounts Walter Valse, a city official, discovering a manuscript about the formation of Port Indianain and New Braunfels, Texas, and notes Princ Solms of Germany guiding German settlers to the region in 1844.
Whistler Ray Becker and San Antonio artist will headline the monthly pry day program for soldiers at the Army post. Mrs Tin Tilack and Gertrude Saynisch, with other acts, join a full musical lineup including lines from Mary Jomise Urlor and Carles Aydlar.
Two sons of ranch owner P F Hernandez will travel from Nammilinae Mexico to San Antonio in September to attend Sidney Lanier Junior High. Principal J A Lottin announced the event saying the youths will learn to operate farm machinery and study at the program.
Premier Mussolini attended aerial maneuvers along Italy's southern frontier in late April. The display featured numerous planes as Italy showcased its air strength amid mounting tensions with neighboring regions.
A fragmented clipping reports a ski expert attempting to cross the English Channel. The text names individuals and locations in unclear phrasing, mentioning a fishing trawler and a campaign, but the exact event and details remain obscured.
The Comal County schools prepare to reopen on September 14 with new trainees and staff across elementary and high school levels. Superintendent Ti. A. Sabi and County Superintendent A. M. Fiedler outline training, calendars, and location specifics, including a suspension day and return on September 21, with faculty listings and ceremony plans.
A banker named Deely from Seven Mile was struck by a train near Harrisburg while traveling through Pennsylvania. Investigators probe murder and potential robbery theories as authorities search for leads along the rail line. Local police and state investigators coordinate to determine motive and suspect details.
A parade of social club items appears with notes on Kappa Stem Chi sorority planning an October dance to mark its first anniversary. Members named include Cecilia Toudouze and Dorothy Debore, with gatherings at Keehler park and Tangibles events.
Chairman Stone of the fares board seeks a rest at an Alabama resort to forget wheat woes and Brazilian coffee as a 15,000,000 bushels plan looms. Two colleagues, Cerle Williams and Ram Hy Teompaon, are in town while others prepare speeches and a return to Aquaram. A Chinese garment shift and union price stabilizing debate are noted, with Shanghai reports cited and a rejected suggestion regarding all.
Lytle High School will open September 14, per secretary A J Gidley of the board. Superintendent Billings and J R Forrester share duties. staff named include Tumbe Smivy Miss Jewell Calor Swani¢ i felads English and Miss Katherine Kas Atlin Clatce Harner Tate Martin and Mrs Frances Neal with archival grades.
Berlin reports the death of Gruenfeld, renowned cellist, aged 76. The obituary notes his early career, major tours, and influence on modern cello performance, with career highlights across Europe and America.
A terse notice reports changes in oil and gas administration with Ray Richmond as umpire chief. The past Tesne Weld is no longer connected with the oil and gas elvia seal and a new arrangement is in effect.
Washington August 27 An outline of total funds needed for relief to aid jobless families next winter was sought by Gifford fort optional relief director and his staff. Officials expect higher unemployment and largerneed for aid than last year due to exhausted reserves. A nationwide relief plan funded from public sources is planned from May to November by the president and associations.
The eight year old death of a man in Mrs Veras’ rooming house is under police scrutiny with neighbors disputing the cause and an upstairs fall cited. Investigators found suspicious ledger entries and a phone record connected to the victim. Assistant Prosecutor George My Skate indicated a murder warrant could follow, as Mrs Veres held life insurance policies totaling 31000 and investigators pursue potential links to a possible killer.
A garbled account describes a pet turtle found in a Bass Swe fish bowl near Kerrville. The creature reportedly explored its surroundings, then retreated inside its shell and later lived contentedly after a brief inventory of the outside world.
A Tarpon fishing tournament is planned as the centerpiece of a weekend event in Fort Aransas hosted by the Flatt oC te San Antonio Drug company and the state force. William Ochst, company president, leads the arrangements with prize draws and 18 boats sailing to the fishing grounds. The event also includes bathing parties, calisthenics, burlesque and other amusements at the Tar L pon Inn, blending a regular salon meeting with social activities.
Chonas F. Buchetti, recuperated from an operation, has returned to his Morton City home after a visit here with his sister Mea Wheat, McCullough Ara, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Burholti of this city.
Four generations gathered in celebration of Charles M. Morgenthale's ninety year milestone. Born in Württemberg Germany in 1799, he emigrated to America in 1848 and later joined American forces, serving as a cavalryman in Vesna and participating in battles such as Sailor's Creek. The tribute notes long residence in Berg and traces military service and family milestones.
Secretary of State Denry L. Stimson visited Downing Street for breakfast with Prime Minister MacDonald. The meeting was informal and described as not tied to any formal statement. It follows a labor government transition and precedes a busy parliamentary period with economic and war-related discussions anticipated.
BEXAR JURIES FAGE QULL SEASON Beantoniniy onnet jueles are not likely to be pe busy this year as Ins his is dip to senate Til Ne. 53, Accets Jaw nie in effect, which sired the drfeavlait in any fetony enzo short of ru (ngital one, the right ty waive trial by jury. This means that defendants ey Wisnense with the formality of jury and pik Uremselves at the imprep of Drauch. This revolutionary...
From Mesico Giex Aug 27 the senate sang a motion urging President Ortis Tubio to deliver the annual speech in the deputies chamber rather than the national arena amid a Saturday night shooting. The motion passed after speakers argued responsible leaders must be present for the ceremony. Deputies clashed with supporters and opponents of Governor Tguncio de la Mura of Anliser.
Walter Tynan is named to a district attorney dominated committee on criminal law and procedure of the Texas State Bar association. The committee, chaired by Judge Q. Lattimore, is composed mostly of district attorneys and will meet to draft proposed resolutions for the next annual convention.
Judge DuVal West resumed duties in Federal District Court after a seven week vacation spent touring the western coast and British Columbia national parks. He traveled by automobile from San Antonio and was described as in excellent physical condition following the break.
The Charlotte Cassin Bartlett Scholarship, donated by Mr and Mrs Terrell Bartlett, awards Miss Mary Elizabeth Cassin the high school scholarship at Tucnrante World College. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Cassin Jr of Arycadin Avenue.
SAPULEA August 27. W W Hanlin of Drumright, whose wife accompanied Charing Hickman, a Sapulpa grocery clerk, when Hickman was shot to death on a lonely road near Shamrock, is held in Creek county jail as a material witness. Mrs E Hardin is also under arrest.
Francis M. Smith an early California capitalist and miner died in Oakland after suffering a broken hip in a fall at his home three days prior. The era figure known as Jiorax left a mark on mining and business during the state’s early days.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.