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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1931
Page
3
Readers are urged to enter the Old Glory contest with a top prize of 1000 dollars and weekly 100 dollar awards. Submissions must be postcards or mailed entries by February 15, with judging and prize awards announced in Ramsay’s newspaper edition.
A Hungarian woman scientist, Dr Melon Reiner, killed herself in a laboratory yesterday. The incident involved a healer from Wirdia, surgeon Dr Leszo Heiner, and was reported at the request of New York and Vienna authorities.
A garbled writing about a Wales barber and equator fete events. Mentions a 19 year old with shoes, a diet, and frost work of red Latin hats. February 14 advertised as a date for loved ones with Valentine cards and a local shop display including George Keeney and Carper BL.
A garbled OCR passage reveals Dorothy Mackaye plans to wed Ray Kelly amid scorned love and a looming public scandal. Betty Myer Mackaye and others discuss dates as Kelly rehearses new material, with uncertainty about timing and plans for a later public event.
Funeral services for the late Porter Larkny are set for Tuesday. Reverend Tooth will officiate at Sandran Cemetery, with burial to follow at the local hospital crematory. The deceased, a resident of the area, died Sunday after a brief illness.
Pastor at the Coniten Christian Elias left for Indianapolis to join the mission work. Hoyt faughan and Hehard Farnworth Hoyt are noted as part of the family, with local ties to Wanabienneer. The report references Marty and Rane, and a week to depart for the task.
Fredericksburg seeks an agrarian organizer and secretary to lead a rural development program. The plan includes soil erosion control, seed distribution, drought resistant crops, pecan and poultry industries, and dairy and meat production support with county agents.
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson will be conducted Tuesday at Trinity West Church. She died Monday at a city hospital. Surviving are one son and several daughters, with brothers John J. Wilson of Bamore City and Millard H. B. Wilson of Wedmore. A sister, Mrs. John Crisp of Oklahoma City, also survives.
Chicago report says two gunmen were killed today after a prolonged gun battle with police following a botched robbery. One victim was identified as John Kelly while the other remained unidentified.
Fragmented text describes a flyer using a chute as a plane burns and references unclear names and locations. The readable bits mention flames, a flight event, and misordered words suggesting a chaotic wartime or accident scene. The piece lacks coherent details to identify date, place, or responsible parties.
A small-town bakery reported a break-in with cash stolen from the till. Police urged vigilance as investigators review security footage and seek tips. No injuries reported and no suspect details available at this time.
Fragmentary dispatch mocks foreign policy calls and urges focus on domestic issues. The overheard garbled lines reference diplomacy and labor contexts, mentioning economy and industry terms with unclear names and dates.
Governor Steeling today won confirmation to appoint Lynn Moore as auditor and verify export, with a slate of reappointments including Livestock Sanitation, Texas state park board members, and the Texas Historical Board. Named figures include Whitton, Seldetcher, Anulvrsin, Marshall, Walker, Weiner, and Gonzales appointees across state agencies and commissions.
Wealthy musician and aviator Hoge Wolfe Kate wed actress and heiress Hanna Wile Viatns in a secret ceremony. The couple, now on a honeymoon, reportedly kept details private as they began their life together in New York.
Feb 3 reports Earace de Carducein and Mouri Daviou, both journalists, exchanged shots then missed during a duel at BD feck. They remain unreconciled as Danjed objected to the Tivles about Corsica, their origin.
A search was organized early Monday for an unidentified white man who disappeared after falling from a Creight train into the Medina river near Mrvdana. Two other new men fell. one died. Injured men were taken to San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston hospitals.
Chaotic report from Chicago and Chicago area notes a failed effort by University of Pittsburgh professor Charles Moevorhide to stop Tony Shipman and his wife from being slain. Shipman and his wife were killed early yesterday in a quiet residence, as Moevorhide stood nearby unable to intervene due to impaired hearing.
Sheriff orders thorough probe into report of a Ray Sullivan man arrested by a roaming officer and fined 1 at a fake trial. The only arrest named is Santiago Gaper of 140 High Street in County Court No 1 for alleged deception.
Mariano Sefuentes faced drunkenness charges in Cor Swormion Court. Judge AL J. Martock granted leniency after Jimmie Tafolla Jr. claimed he was not Sefuentes’ counsel and noted dependents relying on support.
A garbled report outlines Amador, native of Zacale state Mexico, appointed consul to New Orleans with later plans for a general post. It notes his education at Mezhuo University, prior Bay Ane service, and a referenced divorce involving an airline incident. The text is fragmented and unclear in places.
An overseas major named Corbett assigned to a medical unit aboard a sailing ship departed from New York for duty with an overseas mission in Europe. The carrier vessel, linked to the Wligelunga organization, carries mothers and children under the escort of the corps.
A boy named Pettit, son of Me ed tre, fell from a fence on Choeketk street and broke his arm. He was treated at home and fined a small amount after the Sunday incident.
Four men were shot to death in the county jail, with authorities reporting a fatal confrontation during an alleged murder case investigation. The shooting prompted a heavy police presence and a large crowd outside the jail as investigators worked the scene.
In Fort Worth Mrs W Makine Williams, wife of Wy Fuk Williams, president of the American lender of Texas, died this morning after an illness. The obituary notes her connection to local coal and theater circles and mentions accompanying relatives and a charitable role.
In Cystra ville on a February Wednesday a local event aired on the Elermann Rows committee time. A children’s mask ball drew admission and featured a community celebration. The notice lists events and a likely safe social gathering with a focus on local participation.
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