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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1931

Page

7

Prohibition Fighters Press Bills As Congress Debates Reform

A Washington tussle unfolds as anti prohibitionists push bills for repeal or modification of the Volstead Act. The scene features veteran figures, dramatic gunplay reports, and local recollections of past lawmen with Barnett and others noted in a crowded political year.

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Unclear Narrative of Sheriff and Barnett Loan Trouble

The Times notes Sheriff Fowler and Barnett Frid discussed a loan Barnett sought to obtain. Fowler declined to advance the money, which provoked Barnett’s anger. This is the sole hint at the cause of the trouble.

Fowler the Times Barnett

Jesuit Missionaries Survive Blizzard Flight Arrival

Brothers George Feltes and Martial Lopayere Jesuit priests arrived safely at To contol Alaska after their plane was forced down during a blizzard in the wilderness while flying to McGrath and Holy Cross. Their ordeal was shared in a Universal Service report.

George Feltes Martial Lopayere Anawen Alaska Tocontol Alusha Doit Tevur McGrath Holy Cross Mere Brother Felrest

Two Alaska Missionaries Survive Snowbound Ordeal

Brother George Feltes recounts a perilous winter in Alaska. After a mission near McGrath, their plane ran out of fuel in a blizzard 300 miles from home, forcing them to shelter in the wreckage. Pilot Blunt dropped food and blankets, and Charles Harland and Charles Chobah arrived with dog teams to rescue them as supplies ran low.

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Tulane Grid Star Jerry Dalrymple Hospitalized After Incident

Tulane All American end and captain Jerry Dalrymple was taken to a New Orleans hospital in a serious condition after a road accident near the city. Doctors treated him with care and reported his condition as stable but critical pending further tests.

Jerry Dalrymple Tulane Orleans Dee Ferry Colesinple Souther New Orlewis I ‘Yin Folie Dorothy Tenelle New Orlenna Robert I. Bronfielt

Science Society Elections Slated

Ambiguous report notes plans for the Science Society election with president Dasid Cerna and a spring meeting in the Stevens Building. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate an annual event with officers and members preparing for formal proceedings.

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Chihuahua Priests Limited by Law

Mexico copy reports Governor Tobert Fier urges abrogation of a law restricting clergy movement and residence for former inhabitants of Teva Dunhia. The draft measure, described as the dorma of a law, would permit only one prior resident to move under new restrictions, drawing political backlash.

Chihuahua Mexico Teva Dunhia Tobert Fier Helur Jetiiena Che

Rumania Excited Over Proposal

BUCHAREST Dec 7 Count Stephen Betlen minister of Hungary proposed that King Carol be proclaimed emperor of four new states including Romania and Hungary Transylvania to gain substantial self rule. The reports followed a conference between Carol and Count Betlen in Vienna.

Bucharest Rumania Stephen Betllen Pire Mitr Hungary Carol Transylvania Methlen Wemesyar Einmianila Nemerly Hunanry

Fashion Revue at Food Show Promises Glamour and Samples

The Fashion Revue presented by Atwater Brothers and Southern Gaie ties invites San Antonio homemakers to the St Anthony hotel roof gardens at 2:30 PM. Mise Josie Catale and Victor Alexander head the cast with Jobo Whitelaw and Joe AMeCornz, while Mrs Wedd. Shelton demonstrates kitchen tips and demonstrations. Samples include chili and tamales with a display by Ring's Furniture and Frigidaire appliances. gear from Gebhardt and other sponsors featured.

Mildred Kitchen Somercan Toodslow Wather Brothers Mise Josie Catale Victor Alexander Jobo Whitelaw Joe Amecornz St Anthony Atwater Kent Ofelack del Monte Cation Wedd. Shelton San Antonio Ring’s Furniture Straus-Frank Company Gebhand Cligwts Neo Be Ant Prot del Moute Richter’s Cald Our Armour and Company Starham Borden Gebhardt Kevost King Surniture Company Brigidaire Atwater Kent Radio Washer Brothers RKO Majentir Theater Phere

Clarence Howard Dies in St Louis Magnate

Clarence D. Howard a retired St Louis rye magnate and exponent of a system in industry died today. He passed away at the Christian Science Templevent association cantorium.

Clarence Howard St. Louis Teston Clarence Df. Howard St. Louis

Pope Accepts Nine Cars From Firm

Vatican City report states Pope Pius accepts an American automaker’s offer of nine cars for Vatican officials. The pontiff will keep his present fleet for personal use.

Vatican City Pius Vatican

San Antonio faces loss of Army post if city taxes levied

San Antonio may lose a proposed Army post if city taxes are charged on the property. Porter Whaley of the chamber of commerce says formal statements warn there will be no more Army appropriations if taxes are imposed. The present site on Travis Street and Academy will be repurposed to make room for a new federal building, with expansion plans dependent on tax waivers.

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Rainfall Benefit to Texas Farmers Revealed by Official

Marvin G. Longino, market news specialist, describes a first general rain in Texas as beneficial for winter plowing and pasture grasses. Valley truck farmers report excellent land conditions, with feed grasses aided as rains spread across the region. The forecast notes timely moisture will boost cattle ranchers and forage availability statewide.

Toras Tve Marvin G. Longino Shane Longino

Supreme Court Session Adjourns Amid Petitions Review Briefs

The Supreme Court adjourned today after considering petitions for review. The session weighed the Cook-Ware corporation dispute over injunctions preventing former employees from working for a rival in western Texas, in line with Senate activity.

Walmington Senate Anon Wware Corporation Chirag Certa Compelitory Texas

Hungarian Grant Transit Visa for Adolf Hitler Visit

The Hungarian government granted Adolf Hitler a transit visa to visit Rome for a conference with nation officials, as announced by Telegrafi. The move allows him to travel through Hungary for the official meeting amid ongoing European diplomacy.

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New Gas Main Laid to Wheeler Texas

Wheeler Texas December 1 The Wheeler Gas Company is laying a new four inch main southwest of Wheeler to supply gas to the town. The smaller line became inadequate. One mile of the main has been completed and material is arriving for the remainder of the work.

Wheeler Woheeler Texas Wheeler Gna Company Debl Mites Wheeler Romainders

McKinney Legion Post Oversees Quota Increase

McKinney Texas aims to start the new term with 177 members in the American Legion post. Post Commander Brockman announced the expanded quota and introduced the senior officials for the next year.

M’kinney Legion Mckinney Texas Der Ald Senr Jimsalea

Creomulsion Ad Claims Cough Relief and Aftercare

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as effective for coughs colds bronchitis and general recovery after illness. It promises money back if relief is not obtained according to directions and urges readers to ask their druggist for purchase.

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