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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
11
Fragmented dramatic serialized tale centers on Lily Low facing marriage estrangement, a precarious career move with Kerle, a distant lover, and a wary, glamorous social world. Secrets, letters, and a chance encounter push Lily toward pivotal choices as the storyline advances to Chapter XXXIV.
City officials debated repealing this year s ad tax with Mayor Chambers denying support and Commissioner Steffler proposing two ordinances to repeal and borrow. The measure was referred to a committee, while questions about state tax adjustments and potential court actions clouded the decision and kept city finances uncertain.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions a funeral context with names like Mudnan and Myson, notes unclear dates and locations, preserves a rough local obituary feel despite noisy text. Key entities are uncertain. readable fragments point to a chapel service and a funeral notice.
The report details multiple thefts including tools stolen from a truck and a pistol case linked to Mevanter Mache. A resident at 485 Woat Miagnaliy avenue was arrested in connection with the pistol theft. Other incidents include cheese, bacon, and clothing taken from local properties as authorities investigate the string of minor thefts.
The owner of a elephants wintering in San Antonio seeks a chauffer’s license and special tax for drivers of vehicles over a ton capacity. He aims to obtain a chauffeur’s license to move the elephants to Texas, weighs concerns over licensing and tax requirements, and mentions a substantial loss in a prior incident.
A catalogue style guide describing the Witte Museum exhibits and galleries. It notes the first edition and features editors and contributors including Crimuings and Castlak Alead, highlighting the anthropological focus and printed publicity for the museum’s artifacts and public displays.
The Ladies' Exchange will host an open house from 6 pm to 9 pm on Thursday at the home of President Mratua GC. Walt, 102 West Huisoche Ave. Organized two years ago to assist county women, the group supports products by unemployed and dependent ladies with families to support.
A garbled report notes decorations across city streets and hospital grounds. The text mentions Dineen field, Staten Hospital, and a campaign related to Christmas tree displays. No clear events or outcomes are stated.
A chaotic attack unfolds near Kelton and Mixwafels Avenue as a man labeled a terrorist wounds several, clashes with bystanders, and police respond. The assailant fatally injures himself after a struggle with a brakeman named Kelton, while a bloodied victim is rushed to Green hospital.
County students collected food and clothing for the needy. Distributions were held at Ramowrights and Los Angeles Heights schools with help from other county schools. Officials Mire Zomen, Wurzbach, Stewart, and Dr Goodson led the drive to aid about fifty families.
The Kelly Cadets receive nine day leaves as plans for upcoming drills at the Advanced Flying School are adjusted. Leave arrangements include Lieut. Feo T. Talsiek and Lt. Glen, with further carrier changes noted for the group.
In a pleas for relief funds, officials urge a £9 1 bill donation from CW Kon Autéoinns to support the Home Service appeal. The plan funds 15 000 widgets for 132 and directs one third to relief efforts and two thirds to the army home and hospital. Donations should be sent to Salvation Army headquarters at 208 Haass f An nquests for groceries and clothing to aid needy families with Christmas meals.
Rotary club postpones its regular weekly meeting due to Christmas Day. The next gathering will be held Wednesday, December 20, at Leadless Tiny.
Post Chapel plans a Christmas service with carols and a panel choir. Mary Jordan Cresson is named soloist alongside an unnamed group. Masses and confessions noted for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with chaplains Cleary and Fraser leading Protestant services set for dawn.
The Conopus Club announces a party plan at its midwinter headquarters. Members from various states include Mrs. Weth Smith of Meredani,hia and Mrs. Margerite Inner of Mlineis. A fee paper segment lists A N Featherstone Julio Seow Ed Mal Towa and others as participants. New Year's resolutions will be read by Mrs. Naner Witsen.
A man identified as Alvin Griz of S27 North Marmo Street sustained a fractured skull and severe injuries after a motorcycle collision at South Toros near Nueva Steels. He was taken to Robert Tt. Creon hospital for treatment. Roy Ray of 150 Duryee Piles was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross East Commerce Street and was transported to a local hospital for care.
Famed American sculptor Gutzon Borglum was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by Poland's ambassador in Washington. The honor recognizes his Woodrow Wilson monument, recently unveiled in Poznań, and cites his enduring contributions to Polish American ties.
Filipino hero Rizal celebrated in a December ceremony presented by Kilipinng of Ban Antonin. Eduardo Hee 1 Thame, consul general of ty AS ak guest of honor, with musical selections and speeches detailing his life and policy.
The quotation reflects a 1930s American voice urging preparedness and self reliance. It cites Chinese dialects and the League and emphasizes caution about reliance on external sources. The speaker notes a turning point in world history and references Will Rogers in a clipped, reflective aside.
Police reports recount a series of assaults as a masked bandit and two accomplices attacked a woman named Shirley near Pine and Nes streets while another man faced a knife and pistol threat. In separate robberies, two men fled with a wallet after beating a victim at a South Main street block, and a third incident saw a silver knife seized during a street attack near downtown. An attempted auto theft also occurred as suspects forced a vehicle’s owner from a car on Tipoadway. Authorities describe the spree as connected by armed threats, blunt force, and swift escapes.
Kiwanis officials were installed Friday at Gunter Hall as President-elect Carlos Schwaning takes the helm. New officers include First Vice President Albert Steves Ley, Lieutenant and Treasurer Toe O. Naslor, and Secretary James M. Tell with Jean Teal as assistant secretary. Directors listed: Fenok T. Cewowles, Judge W. C. Pringoles, Walter Gra bom, WY. Dr. Joseph.
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