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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1931
Page
3
Local voters face a pivotal primary as statewide candidates and party officials prepare for a convention. Delegates nominate officers including senator candidates. the outcome could shift party strength in the upcoming cycle.
Scouts from New York will attend a regional conference in San Antonio on February 25 to discuss leadership training. Officials from Abaline Helweks and Haves taeden in Toy Wo will participate, with aims to strengthen council and troop coordination across regions.
Dispai Edward Crepe Nam of Curtiss Wings inspects one of the first air traffic signs at Glendale Grand Central terminal as crossing warnings resemble railroad signals. Officials say similar signs will spread to all fields soon.
Five citizens were selected by the city council to serve on the civil service board. The unanimous slate included Chine V. Hirk, Hovey J. Misery, Tradey Coumneily, Yelvington, and Pompleim. The five appointees are described as well known in the community and will join the commission as part of a new term.
The article lists local figures including former district judge Rirk- Dead and Brigadier General in the Texas National Guard Rirk- Dead, civil and social welfare workers Del Monger Rev Telvington and publisher Mea ker of the Southern Messenger Catholic weekly, plus Dr Kaliski a physician with criminologist interest. It mentions Myipt in city service ranks and a delegate to a trades council, with law and civil service developments and a new police training school at the central building to be converted into a military facility.
The Chat Mefin ing Company service station on Saul Plates and Tuten streets reported a theft overnight. A safe at the office was broken into and cash taken. A second incident involved a residence on St. Charles street where two tires disappeared from a vehicle in the yard overnight.
Colonel Laubach assumes a new post at the headquarters of the Vengih Corps siren. The inspector general reports the movement, with Robart Lanboeh Wis named head of the Miewart phief division after four years in command of the pAew York general sepa.
A report notes daily prayers for rain issued across Catholic communities in Cincinnati to seek favorable weather and plentiful harvest, reflecting local religious observance and communal response. The message emphasizes coordinated prayers and reverence by congregations today.
Governor requested authority over a Manitowobile case involving Perkins charged with operating without a license. District attorney, police, and judges prepared to hear 27 cases, with proceedings set for Wednesday. A statewide effort to enforce license rules led to warnings and potential fines for violators.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a testimony about a fall and an imblt incident. Names and clear facts are scarce due to damage. The readable portions hint at a court or witness scenario from a yesterday event, with unclear references to people and places.
The Silver King, famed film police dog, arrives in San Antonio to perform stunts at the San Antonio Kennel Club meeting. The event, held at the chamber of commerce, is open to the public per president Stanley J. Miller.
The board of county commissioners will appoint election judges. The process proceeds after a court session last Thursday as the county prepares for July 7 voting. The commission is set to finalize appointments by Monday under existing authority.
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