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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1931

Page

5

New Lake to Be Accepted Fort Worth Water Plan

Fort Worth trustees reveal completion of an unlimited water supply and flood control project linking Trinity river to the Gulf. The Lake Worth outlet is cited, with Bridgeport pipeline noted as the first unit at an estimated cost of 2 million dollars. The large Lake Worth project ties to a $6.5 million bond issue approved three years prior.

Fort Worth Trinity River Gulf Vaerant County Water Control Bridgeport Wise County Uest Bert Weith Yesent Lake Worth

Missing Woman Near Covington Park Reported

Mrs. Zain Morrie Lind, route 1, near Covington Park, was last seen entering the Frost National Bank with $100 in a handbag. Police said the money had not been deposited and she was to meet a person at the courthouse.

Sehiler Covington Park National Bank Ndov Zain Morrie Game Andrews Fall Tonnk

Cuts Trees to Save Money Fined in Riverview Incident

In East Liverpool, James Dunlan was fined £30 for willful destruction of property after cutting down trees and tram ing Hees in Riverview cemetery to save costs. Local authorities report the act aimed at reducing fence expenses and burying posts.

East Liveriool Obis, Dee James Dunlan

Auto Crash Fatal Near Houston In Heavy Rain

Two people died when their car was struck by a passenger train at a grade crossing in heavy rain near Houston. Ralph E. Lee, 22, and companion Rohta Arnold, 18, were likely killed instantly. no witnesses reported. Lee reportedly failed to see the approaching train due to rain and poor visibility.

Houston Ralph E. Lee Ee Rata Artold Lee

Radium Spring Found in Europe Posted Findings

A European site yields a discovery described as radium spring with unclear technical details. The report notes potential temperature and conditions, while the overall certainty remains limited as researchers seek corroboration from officials and institutions.

Europe

Attitude of Doctors Rapped In Open Forum

In a signed letter to the editor, Mrs Otis McCrule censures doctors for professed indifference to essential welfare and child care. She argues physicians focus on wealthier patients, neglect practical support for mothers and babies, and calls for a broadminded physician who improves guidance and information.

Jack Hamlin Ley Hayness Darren Otis McCrule

Scrambled note on San Antonio charity aid and residency

A disrupted text critiques San Antonio charity administration and citizen contributions. It contends aid reaches needs through regular motions, yet hints at misused funds and outsiders seeking benefits claiming locals advised them that the city offers the best business climate.

S. A San Antonio

Citizens Urged to Help Nation To the Editor

In a December 6 form letters criticize misgovernment and political reform. The writer argues citizens must engage to improve business conditions, public offices, and general welfare, noting some resist and urging timely action rather than idle critique. The tone pressures collective responsibility for prosperity and governance.

Bolton Larkin Hichnenl Prie

Contest for Remedy Proposed in World Woes

An editor suggests a prize contest for a solution to humanitys malaise. The piece laments slow world progress, notes spiritual and scientific advances, and accuses a federation of churches of suppressing key texts. The overall tone critiques current religious and societal rigidity hindering enlightenment.

Kuntarae Lagat Onntions Crnees Whill Reece Federation Churches of Christ Anrep

Pressley Letter Proposes Study Group on Spiritual and Economic Issues

A fragment from a letter dated December 10 criticizes current leaders and proposes forming a society to study the Almighty's view on governance and related economic problems. The writer laments political and religious failures and argues for broader discussion beyond taxation as a solution.

Elgarelief Nis Agers Tn Adil

Teaad Bishops Argue On Cole

Teaad bishops in Texas criticize golf, debating church activity and ministers. Fort Worth clergyman Gilmore Tay questions time spent on leisure as clergy discuss practice within the United Methodist region. Bishop H. Boaz responds, urging focus on spiritual duties amid church debates.

N. Tex Dee Tejas Uch Colt Dishey Sam WR. Tay Fort Worth H. A. Boaz Texas Methodist Tech South

Dean cites sharp drop in students retaining facts

Lincoln Neb Dec Ince students fail to retain facts they learn within nine months say University of Nebraska dean M F [negeets], leader of the School of Education, addressing faculty members in Lincoln.

Lincolsx Ince M. F University of Minenessola University of Nebraska

Wheat Fees Accepted for Marital Ceremony in County

A fragment reports that a justice of the peace accepted as a marital fee bushels of wheat in lieu of cash for performing marriages. The note suggests disputes over whether such in kind payment was proper and mentions the week’s actions and possible penalties.

Farm Agent To Be Retained In Abilene Texas

Abilene chamber of commerce will underwrite the county farm and home demonstration salaries for 1932 after the commissioners court planned to discontinue due to lack of funds. Directors voted to provide 2000 for the seat plus 2800 from the franchise pension department of A. & Me, maintaining agents' salaries. The chamber previously allocated 31000 for agent pay.

Abilene Tenas Og Tesler County Commissioners' Court Abilene Chamage of Commerce Chambers Bear of A. & Me Vallega

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