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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1931

Page

8

School Board Members Debate Re Election Runs

Ilirins board of education members weigh re election bids at a meeting. Len Brewer will not seek another term while Adolph Beckmann and four retiring members may affect the board's future. Metatosh, Walker, and Lew referenced as presiding figures.

Ilirins Board of Education Mary Malore Af Len Brewer Adolph Beckmann Lound “of Education Thay Ir. TA. Metatosh Reves Walker Lew

Seven Youths Arrested in Open Grave Torture Episode

CHWAGO Feb 4 Acting on information from George Wittbred 24 seven youths were arrested for questioning on charges of kidnapping Wittbred and leaving him in an open grave. The men Albert Eni 20 George Tne Floppy 19 Michael Kuby 10 Fred Cost 8 Richard Moraweas 21 and Willian Moldy all near six feet tall confessed to abducting him but claimed it was a joke. Wittbred refused to explain further. A board meeting discussed leave of absence for several staff and inspections totaling 257 with 1147 children immunized against diphtheria.

Chwago Iagucwation George Wittbred Pilige George Tne Floppy Michael Kuby Fred Cost Richard Moraweas Willian Moldy Witthyod Lloufine Idisinee Zilpah H. Wuniel Myra Friver Tarry G. Sk. Myx Mary Keattor Marsabeth Miller G. W. Bunses Tness Miss Themas Jennie Mre English Marse Shawadaha Sawmary

Opes Dance Studio Opens Dune Studin at Alamo Voiehtserdeal

Allene Maggard negotiates the first opening of a dune studi n at the Alamo Voiehtserdeal, reported by Howl, superintendent of J. F. schools.

OPES Allene Maggard Alamo Voiehtserdeal Howl J. F. Schools

Chapel Plans Started for Woodmen Chapel Dedication

Efforts began Tuesday toward the summer dedication of the Inemerind chapel and bird canoling at the Woodmen of the World hospital grounds. W. A. Fraser, president of the Woodmen Life Lines, arrived to oversee outdoor chapel plans. Attempts will be made to secure railroad rate reductions for attendees nationwide.

Worl Hospital W. A. Fraser Omaln Woodmen Lite Ace Culmans Fras

Solons to Vote on Alien Exclusion

Washington D C lawmakers plan a Tuesday vote in the House Judiciary Committee on a resolution by Rep Hoch to amend the constitution to exclude aliens from apportioning the House. He cites about 7 000 000 aliens in the United States, mainly dwellers in cities.

Waslington Rex Foch House of Representatives House Representative Hoch Fans

Congress Actions on Wednesday Amid Debates and Hearings

Senate continues debates on independent offices appropriation and interior bill conference report. Nominations of three power commission members reconsidered. Henry M. Robinson of Los Angeles testified on banking oversight. Commerce panel to meet Thursday on limiting foreign oil imports. Oil shale lands probe continues with Solicitor Finney. Red Cross relief fund aid remains unresolved. House special committee notes no imminent censure for Federal Judge Anderson. Agriculture panel approves a 0 cents per pound levy on yellow corn syrup.

Senate Power Commission Omen D. Young Bill Henry M. Robinson Los Angeles Banking Committee Meyer Commerce Committee Yole Thuradiy Finney HOUSE Anderson Tennessee Agriculture Committee

Bexar Relief Fund Sees Growing Local Support

Bexar county has donated 7000 to the Red Cross drought relief fund as of Wednesday per Douglas King chairman of the local chapter. The fund’s quota is 252000. Tuesday’s contributions include 397 from the San Antonio Drug Company and 817.01 from Hot Wells School via principal B. WY May 7emi: OWL Rogers benefit show drew attention to local hunger, with about 600 people dependent on charity for meals.

Bexar County Hed Cross Drought Relief Fund Douglas King Jocal San Antovio Drug Company Hot Wells School B. WY Owl Rogers

New York Egg Prices Drop to 19 Cents a Dozen

New York reports fresh eggs selling at 19 cents a dozen, the lowest price seen here in the early wartime period. The INS dispatch notes the price drop and remarks it reflects a rare market low for the era.

New York

Youths Day Observed At Port San Houston

Port San Houston hosts Youths Day with religious services for scouts and junior members at the army post. Chaplain C. J. Cohre to lead a 10 a.m. service in the Post Chapel, with invites extended to the Scout movement. Changes include Catholic and Protestant observances and adjusted times for Sunday worship.

Port San Houston Army Post C. J. Cohre Ehayel Sojwhaete Eponsore Fort Sur Houston Cokes Lus Chy Oase Thule Ergular

Lost weight in four weeks Montana ad tale from 1920

An advertisement letter from October 21, 1920 by Mrs. Fred Warringer of Lewistown Montana touts Kruschen Salts as a weight loss aid. She claims dropping from 256 to 230 pounds in four weeks, increased energy, better complexion, and urges others to try a bottle with a money back guarantee. The missive praises easy dieting, low hunger, and cheap cost at local drugstores.

Fred Warringer Lewistown Montana America Kruschen Salle Bettee Salina Feduc

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