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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1931

Page

2

Sharpers and Trade Tactics in Bridge Circulated

A sensational account describes card sharpers exploiting contract bridge through coded signals and a marked deck. It details seconding, cold decks, and concealed cues used to control high cards, with a step by step example of a supposed prize hand and how the confluence of misdirection yields profit in a game room setting.

North Sapprow Sidney S. Leu Pebridge Tome Contedt Egel Lena Carde Desler Perbote Mr. Lenz Eharp Hearst Diamonds Sxon

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Poor legible OCR fragment seems to reference weather and precipitation in the southwest region with wind, mud, and drifting conditions. Includes disjointed phrases about Celina and a forecast note, but lacks clear event or outcome details. The readable content is insufficient for a complete news item.

Nightly Radio Schedule From A Distant Year

The listing outlines a dense evening schedule featuring broadcasts and performances across stations and venues. Notable items include Gunter orchestra, NBC Fleetrie, Will Rogers Red Cross program, and Danes eye show with varied times and venues such as Teras theater and Apache listings.

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Dance Live Listings Highlight Evening Orchestras

A busy night features WOAT with Guler orchestra at 6:30 p m and KTSA with Jean Goldette's orchestra at 8:00 p m. Other acts include BA Rolfe dances orchestra, HTAP Kon Nam, WOAT at 10:15 p m, Dizie Circus, NBC broadcast, Radiolzon varietten, and Chevrelet chronicles.

Woat Guler KTSA Jean Goldette Ornm BA Rolfe HTAP Kon Nam TM P. m—Dizie Circus N. B.C Th Yu T.—Radiolzon Varietten mi—Chevrelet Chronicles

Foglishmen speed debate stirs nationalist tone

A letter-from-Skogee writer complains about foreigners racing in their country and mocks English skills, arguing Americans should not let others best them abroad. The author hints at a political murder claim and urges stronger national pride.

Ike Wa Ostord Muasoulm Wil Rogers

Recreation House to Be Dedicated at Open Hour

An open hour dedication will mark the completion of the Lachwos4 community recreation building within weeks. The project, announced by the Parked Community Operating on Saturday, will celebrate the nearing completion and future use of the facility.

Lachwos4 Munity Recreation

New KTSA Program Highlights Debut of The Early Bookworm

A weekly KTSA debut features The Early Bookworm with A Ser mør Woolleitt at 7 30 p m on KUSA. Senator Joseph L Robinson will speak on Why the United States Should Help the Drought Sufferers. Emat Lynne drama to air at 9 on Hank Simmons Show. Herbert E Foss, Medal of Honor recipient, discusses Spain Cuba open boat incident with Frazier Hunt.

Book Towers Kusa Asermeder Woolleitt Joseph L. Robinson Arc Sap Kperker United States Emat Lynne Hank Simmon Herbert E. Foss Spain Guba Ty Frazier Hunt

Turbulent Robbery Tale From Chicago Case Emerges

A report details a complex incident as a group of men stage a daytime robbery. Aware bystanders observe frightened women and a revolver threatened in a residence, with heavy tension as suspects aim at escape and the scene ends with the intruders fleeing through a window. The article also mentions actress Jean Aubert and a separate financial scandal involving Marzin, outlining alleged gains and misused funds.

Scobey Ante Set for Saturday Funeral Rites

Frank Edgar Scobey, Republican leader and former United States Mint director, will have services Saturday afternoon at his residence on Arbor Lane, with Rev. Samuel Caines of Gonzales officiating. The burial will follow in Troy Ohio, his birthplace. Scobey’s political career began in Ohio and he remained closely tied to the GOP during Warren G Harding’s era. He died after a long illness, with Harding’s close friends attending. A Shrine Memorial note recalls Harding’s many San Antonio visits and a 1922 hunting party in Port Isabel attended by key club members. Scobey is survived by his widow.

Harding Scaber United States Hakling Coolidge Memar San Antonio Seobis Port Tsabel Reaver Wng Alsahiring Rotors Clu Elksiby Ieee Nd Scobey

Court Upholds Wife Rights Against Childbearing

In a wartime era ruling Justice Byrne rejected a husband’s bid to annul a marriage on grounds of sterility or refusal to bear children. The court dismissed the complaint, upholding a wife’s right to decide motherhood, while noting no state law permits annullment on this basis. The appellate division previously weighed in on similar issues.

Page Curtis Justice Byrne Sisrne William Optaion Stobinson

Death of E Scobey founder of Beobey Storage Wares

Tonian residents were shocked by the sudden death of E Scobey founder of Beobey Storage Wares. A photo was taken at the scene, capturing early reactions as the community mourns the loss of a local business pioneer.

Beobey “Storage Wares House Co

Scobey at Migari Beach Article Reference

Fragment mentions Migari Beach and Mr Scobey as director of the U S Mint, implying a historical note or caption about his tenure or visit. No full event details available.

Cannon Trial Opens Fifth Day at Methele Fpistoyal Church

The trial of Bishop Wishop Daynes Cannon Jr. in Washington enters its fifth day. Prosecutors say the defense continues as implied by the aroused bishop and his family reports. Members of the committee admit they were hired and want to go home amid ongoing proceedings.

Washington, D.C VP —Investisalion Wishop Daynes Cannon Jry Methele Fpistoyal South Bishon

Davis Alters Arrest Auling Contained in County Police Row

Justice H Tale of Merlendate with Constable Waenkey and Deputy Schaefer went to Auslin Friday seeking to calm county officers. They asserted no enmity toward the county attorney. Warnke urged officers to keep wearing uniforms despite a proposed change to other clothing.

London Man Dies En Route to Jamaica

News of the death of Tuaper Lynch of London while on a journey to Jamaica has been received. Mr. Lynch, longtime Saltillo resident, was well known in San Antonio. He married Rowena Nye of this city and Brownaville, with Dorah and their two children at his London home.

London Jamaica Tuaper Lynch Jemaica Mr. Lynch Saltillo San Antonio Winton Filton Spencer Lynch Mire Rowena Nye T. J. Nye Thin City Brownaville Mra. Dorah

City News Prize masquerade ball at Martine Sundas

February events fill the Martine Sundas venue with masquerade dances and modern ballrooms. Ads list bands and prizes, with venues at Hall and Midway. Community notices highlight dance nights, vendors, and local personalities across multiple streets and halls.

Martine Sundas Viek Melady Boye Tony Vaulraville

Lewis Sees Bigory Party Shapes Civil Reform

Senator Lewis discusses a new party to appeal to citizens resisting federal enforcement and aims to prevent any single group from dominating Congress. He warns against prohibition’s political exploitation and predicts the 1932 presidential race will center on individual rights and states rights.

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