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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1931

Page

2

Kidnapped baby case grips San Antonio hearing

A district court in San Antonio heard Mabrito Sheppard claim her husband left with their infant son in September and kept the child hidden until December. The mother and relatives pursued clues across towns including Taos and Bonde as the case drew attention.

Villie Menes Kyle Sheppard Angel Catrick Corder Hammon May Sheppard San Antonio W. OW. NeGtorr la Mabilo Mnre Taos Roy Sbs Mabtite Wealde Bonde Trvalde Cacrick Corder Battle Wrather Trent Sheppard Lin McCrore Mabrito Gorito

Maverick to Discuss Taxes and Licenses on Tuesday Radio

Maverick will address debts pall taxes and automobile licenses on a radio program Tuesday night. Wot Maverick will speak with collector Meurr and others about fiscal topics and public concerns.

Meurr

McNeill Admitted to Federal Bar

Wiles C. McNeill, Joes attorney, was admitted to practice before the federal bar. Luesdardy Federal Judge: Du al West, i Net £ Hardy acted as McNeill's saucer.

McNeill Wiles C. McNeill Joes Luesdardy Hardy

Jewel Firm Saves $7000 From Trash In Memphis

In Memphis a jewelry firm, described as the largest in the South, reports recovering about 7000 dollars annually in gold and silver from trash piles. The manager explained the process and emphasized careful handling and waste recovery strategies.

Memphis Lenn Tier Ato Menphis South

Boy Hangs Self in Basement Disaster at Independence

In Independence Missouri a 14 year old boy, Max Duckworth Jr., was found hanging in the basement of his home by his mother. She rescued him and an ambulance was summoned. He refused to give a reason for the act, a student at Williams Cloist High School.

Independence Der Bos Max Duckworth Jr Stanitadi Duckworth Big Axer Williams Clorist High School

Frisco Texas Lines appoints new vice president

J Stephenson, assistant to the general manager of the San Francisco Railway, was named to succeed the late D A McCarty as vice president and general superintendent of the Brisco Texan Nines. The appointment, announced by J M Bul resident, becomes effective January 1 with headquarters at Fort Worth Texas.

Frisco Texas Lines SA Stephen Fons Fort Worth Texay

Unclear wartime memo fragment references dates and figures

Fragmentary text lists dates and numbers with scattered names and terms. The readable portions mention January 1 and December, plus monthly sums and counts, but place, event, or clear action are missing. The fragment lacks complete context to identify a coherent news item or outcome.

Catholic Women Aid Unemployed By Dipping Lights in Red Lacquer

In San Antonio the Catholic Women's Association opens a relief effort for the jobless. Housewives and businesswomen dip ligustrum berries in red lacquer to create synthetic holly for sale at 40 cents a sprig, with proceeds aiding unemployed families. Unemployed registrants are given lacquered berries free while recovery donations continue. Mrs Willis heads the relief committee with Mrs Hugh Rice as vice chair.

San Antonio Hineelf Unemployment Relief Committee Catholic Women's Association Willis Mra George Willis Relief Committee For the Catholic Women’s Association J. L. Power

Explosives and weapons found hidden at Pen

Officials at the state penitentiary near Lansing report a wall stash uncovered after a failed escape attempt. Detectives found two one-hell sticks of dynamite, cut into cubes, wash cord, five daggers, two blackjacks, dynamite cans, and three ferts of use in lockers near the dining hall.

Lansing Kon Kansay Hera

Convicts Granted Holiday Paroles in Alabama

Montgomery dispatch reports Governor Miller grants Christmas clemency to many prisoners. Parole options include four day leaves and good behavior releases, offering a holiday reprieve to a large share of Alabama inmates.

Montgomery Ala B. AL. Miller -Beggit

Braymer Bank Closes After State Notice

The state finance department notified Caldwell county of the closing of the Braymer Banking Firm. The bank had deposits of $17.37.

Puri Bank SER Sasongly Lee State Finance Department Fnrincre’ Bank Braymer Caldwell County

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