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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1931

Page

6

Tragedy at Frgang Lake Claims Muskegon Family

A Christmas ice accident near Dallon Muskegon county kills Orville Oman 7 and his parents along with four neighbors. Injured rescuers Oliver Oman 12 and Mrs. Omar, as well as other nephews including Harry Brating and Frederick and Abigail Sforgan, all submerged after ice broke. Local authorities report the small lake ice failed during a rescue attempt.

Muskegon Emith Dee Orville Oman Yesterdes Orville Dallon Muskogen County Weres My Albert Oman Oliver Oman Harry Brating Baya Frederick Abedore Sforgan Ergang Frgang Lake Afra Qian Ink Oliver Tlty

Shocks Hit Mugello Valley Home Areas Near Florence

A second tremor within a week rattled families in the Mugello valley north of Florence as walls shook but caused no major damage or injuries. Local residents reported the quake on Saturday with no serious harm recorded.

Tsorengh Italy Mugello Valley Dividings

Roller Skater Sets Record in Mexico

Nocednt roller-skated 12 miles yesterday in 48 minutes, 10 seconds, the federal district’s nonal roller-skating champion event. Forty competitors started, with the leader posting a one mile star pace as the race unfolded in Mexico City.

Mexico CFEY Tul Nocednt Hn Pultepee

Tiquid Cheer for Yuletide Seized Tenn Dec 21

A fragmented report notes a Christmas event in Tennessee on December 21 with references to wreaths and civic spirit. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but imply a seizure or raid related to Yuletide decorations.

Yuletide Tenn

League Court Is Urged by Groups

New York December 9 1931 More than eighty percent of the replies in a survey of representative groups in the United States support ratification of the ANNE protocol by the National War Court committee it was stated today The item notes broad backing for the proposed protocol and urges swift action by lawmakers and officials involved.

Churchill Ready to Leave Hospital

New York December 21 Dr Otto C Piekhnecht announced that Winston Churchill the former British chancellor injured in an auto accident last week would leave Lenox Hill Hospital today.

Churchill New York Otto C. Piekhnecht Ibising Winston Churchill Lenox Toilas

Russian Chief Birthday marked amid high level pageantry

Moscow reports Stalin turn 52 as officials and thousands flood his desk with greetings. The scene contrasts a celebratory mood with the stern, victor-for-Russia tone of his regime. Elsewhere in the day’s notes a stark tragedy is recorded in Alta where Tubert Tolman notes show a family shooting incident. Fireworks advertisement closes the clippings.

Moscow Sieh Stalin Russia

Need Money For the Holidays?

An urging note promoting Light Classified Ads as a means to connect with many people who can help through financial difficulties. Encourages readers to use Classification 71 and 72 for holiday money solutions.

Building decline shown in November

Washington reports building operations fell about 25 percent in November compared with October, according to the Bureau of Lath Statistics. London metal circles say an agreement limits Walch copper production in 1922 to be reduced about 26 percent with modifications to selling arrangements.

Washington, D.C Bureau of Lat Statistics London Walch

Ensign Recovers From Poison Drink Fear Of Court Martial

Ensign from Tancaster Pennsylvania who drank poison to avoid a court martial for overstaying leave from the battleship Nevada is reported recuperating at Mare Ueland Naval hospital. The message includes a slogan and an advertisement line about real estate profits and classified notices.

Tancaster Pennsylvania Nevada Mare Ueland Naval Hospital

Autos Kill More Than World War I

A dispatch reports that autos killed more Americans in the past 38 months than died in World War I, prompting the American Railway Carriers to urge grade crossing protection. The note also mentions Christmas and Soviet Russia with garbled context about ghastly conditions and children not hearing of Christ.

Washington America

Four Fishermen Drift After Trawler Sinks Off Rockaway

Four fishermen aboard a frail lifeboat after the fishing trawler Abraham Lincoln sank in heavy seas off Rockaway. The crew, including the captain and crew, rode out the storm as flames or smoke were reported near the vessel. Local listings mention apartment rentals.

AN Francisco Rockawiy Beach Abraham Lincoln Caushl

Gangster Defeat Seen for 1982 Chicago

Unclear fragmentary report cites organized forces in Chicago vowing to curb gang activity in 1982. Source text is garbled with many misspellings and lacks verifiable names or concrete outcomes.

Europe Covered by Snow Blankets Continent Wide

Snow blanketed Europe creating a wintry landscape from the Arctic to the Mediterranean coast. Freezing weather damaged homes and roads, raising costs for relief and supplies. The unusual winter extended across regions, while officials warned of continuing cold.

Lan DE Dee Europe Mediterranean

Santa Gets Trapped in Own Chimney Tragedy

In Colo Wang Serines, January 1, Irrehearsing to play Santa for his daughters Jean eight and two, Ressler was stuck in the chimney of his own figure. A visit started a fire, the chimney had to be torn down to free him. Jean will not have a Santa Claus enacted now, happiness in waiting for a home of your own.

Santa Santa Wus Jean Ressler Ay Smuthoval Kessler

Gift ideas for Christmas Camels and Prince Albert tobaccos

The piece argues gifts should offer lasting warmth after Christmas. It promotes Camels cigarettes with Humidor Pack and holiday cartons, and Prince Albert pipe tobacco in a pound tin or crystal glass humidor, describing them as ideal long lasting presents for smokers.

Prince Albert P.A

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