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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1931

Page

2

Puller Trial Set to Open Monday in Mars Cothron Case

Twelve jurors face the murder trial of W. H. Fuller, former deputy sheriff, for the Mars Cothron death in Ninety-fourth District Court. After a delayed weeklong start, testimony will begin Monday morning, with jurors warned to avoid conversations. The lengthy jury selection set a record for the court, totaling five days.

W. He Fuller Ormer Mra Mars ‘Cothron McGrors Haren Mendes McCrary Caid Juroy McCrory Surore Swern Aperia Venice Talesmen Examjord Thredar J. Franklin Spears Carpenter O. C. Dorken Kerles Brows Boxken Trelfth Welter Tynan Spears Brown Sput Sed Feliz Scepp

Mexico Observes Virgin of Guadalupe Day

Amid Catholic rites in Mexico City and across Latin America the Virgin of Guadalupe is honored as religious devotion marks a historic anniversary. patriotic ceremonies pay tribute to the revered figure with processions and prayers reflecting cultural faith and national identity.

Mexico Mexico City

Defence Witnesses Ill Delays Read-In Of Testimony

Testimony from two defense witnesses was postponed due to illness on Saturday, delaying their readings into the case record. No further details about the proceedings or parties involved are provided in the fragment.

Rome

Vital Statistics Marriage Licenses Issued In Aguilar

Fragmented vital records list marriage licenses issued and intentions to wed, with names such as Bardpinlace Castillo and Elere Morena. Birth reports mention several newborns and mothers at Medical and Surgical Hospital, with numerous names and addresses scattered through a garbled list of births, permits, and notices.

Marrlage le Centreras Aguilar Flayé Schorder Zire Howe Margecito Cabriater Jesefe Consilles Tioga Rislow Veronica Gebwasis Fete Eleanor Grona Bardpinlace Castillo Elere Morena Maite B. Peres Ana Mra Maria Cha Hemp Bieta Jacob Vesel Lecem Surest Giri Dec Manuel Varrads Jeste Salzer Sum Pullen Medical and Surgical Hospital Ore Ellis Fracklin Ediral Suretral Bewyltal de, Faze Srs Mariano Firazae Pire Tamtio Gortaleo Mesauilp Atrezt Beimsulee Berane Eerert Rearthys Oey Krovi Anderser

18-Year-Old Mother Bonds on Theft Charge

Maria Flores an 18 year old mother of a six month old child was freed on a 500 bond after a night in jail. The charge alleges she took money entrusted to her by Andrea Alvarado and kept it in a bag tied to her infant. An examining trial was held with Bestor testifying that the money was placed with Flores for safekeeping by her sister. The incident related to November 3.

Maria Flores Comto Thef Macarie Lester North Navidad Street Hunt Thurade Aire Andrea Alvarada North Navidail Sereen John R. Shook Hire Bestor Mira Flores Florey Bee

Juror Declares Message Triggers Mistrial in Mortgage Case

Juror Mrs Wary Fleerman, aged sixty four, rose in the jury box and said she had received a mysterious message from a higher power. She refused to stay, was discharged, and Judge declared a mistrial in the defunct 50 million mortgage rempney case. Chester Crobaugh and three others were involved.

Chester Crobaugh Clalis Caion Arsithenia Wary Flermaon

Fragmentary World War II News Note From Maurhtaria

Disjointed OCR style item mentions a Chinese army evacuation of a city, American journalists relocating, and references to General Ma Garner and 220 Democrats in Washington. Lacks clear dates, places, or fully coherent events. appears as scrambled wartime notes without a single decisive outcome.

Merven Japan Sukden Maurhtaria Mars Ma Garner Ted Washington

CONTRAST CONTEST ERRORS IN CONTRAGT BRIDGE REPORT

The article by Mrs. Josephine Culbertson recalls a tense bridge contest with Mr. Lenz and Mr. Jacoby. It notes costly mistakes from both sides, including several castle errors, doubled penalties, and a dramatic swing in points that shifted the match outcome.

Salt Cellars Use Gandhi Likeness in Odd Sale

London reports bizarre salting gimmick selling salt cellars bearing Gandhi likeness. The item described uses improvised materials and a salt pour from a vessel atop the head, linked to a sensationalist display about Mahatma Gandhi and his followers.

Gandhi London Sal Ilkmene Smabstron iGardhi

Speedy play marks fourth bridge match

Oswald Jacoby reports on a tense bridge match between Beltre and Gidney versus Culbertson and partner. Four rubbers were played with controversy over pacing and time penalties, culminating in a rapid pace with three completed games in under an hour. The article details bidding and play across multiple hands, highlighting Mrs Culbertson's grip, strategic overcalls, and the final results as tensions rose.

Jacoby and Lent Extend Lead Over Culbertsons in Bridge

New York report notes Jacoby and Lent gaining advantage over the Culbertsons in the fourth session of contract bridge. The rapid play featured 12 rubbers with 7 won by Jacoby and Lent, closing near 650 points on the “Nien” system bids. Culbertsons struggled, winning one rubber and yielding to Jacoby’s aggressive strategy as the session ended mid fors, with both sides trading strong hands and kibitzers watching keenly.

Mra. Culbértson Eli Shiek Bi Mariner Mons King of Hearts New York Sidney Lewis and Oswalt Jacoby ‘Tool Alvantage Graat Corde Culverleon Teng Jeremy Wade Culbertsons Lenz Culbertson Eneoy Kibitzera Ely Culbertson Alis Culperson Jertson

Radio Programs and Time Schedule Fragments

Radio listings show a dense array of programs across stations with varied topics. Mentions include orchestras, dance shows, weather forecasts, and film features. Specifics include times and program names, reflecting a cluttered, OCR era schedule fragment with multiple entities like persons, places, and show titles.

Hoover Seeks Program Trial Amid Economic Talk

Hoover outlines a proposed relief program in a public address focusing on unemployment aid, extended credit, and banking measures. He links the plan to broader national recovery efforts and emphasizes temporary tax relief and job supports.

America United Joel Homie

Obituary for Ephraim Elliott and Judge William Austin

Obituary notices report Ephraim E. Elliott 77 died at his home 1205 Pleasanton Road Wednesday afternoon. He was a native of Ohio, longtime resident of San Antonio. Survived by wife Nelle, daughters Marie and Grace, and two granddaughters. Also funeral services for Judge William Austin 77 former San Antonio resident were held in Houston City with Bishop Samuel Capere officiating. Unclear names and details follow.

Elliott Post Funernnerylees Sphraim el Vintt Hig Nelle ' A Uister Mey Mattie Toyton Mee i Marie Siew Grace Stratton Sam Ante Ibet Antone William EB. Austin Punerol Geevices Wiliam i Anktin San Antonio Thoraday Thin City Tey Hamuel Capere

Army Orders WAMIINGYON 1 C Thee 12-tHTAt

Army orders announced today by Colonel Howard T. Matler list recipients including Willem Burke and others for duty transfers and assigned postings at Fort entries and medicalhe Office.

Tloward TW Matler

Radio Editor Under Fire Over Amos and Andy Debate

A San Angelo radio column critiques a broadcaster for misquoting and misrepresenting Amos and Andy. The piece notes confusion around Correll and Gosden and calls for precise naming and context in commentary. It mentions upcoming KTSA and Columbia Network programs and references arson talks and other radio features as context. A new gavels hunt in West Texas culture is noted as Speaker Laner seeks a replacement.

Amos Andy Washington Frederic Wise KTSA Columbia Lim Activisien Congress

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