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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1931

Page

9

Society Meeting in Park Reviews New Birds and Animals

San Antonio society meeting in Unrackenridge Park to inspect newly acquired birds and animals. Mangeria and members, led by J. A. Sullivan, toured the park facilities and discussed operation and maintenance. Attendees included Lenny Meier John Btgekhausen Carl ewith GP Tuttle Claude Antot Ed Goldsmith Col. W. HB Putte Crimming Thea W. ied rich J. FE Drinkmeyser Pred Stork Wiltstin Mobis Albert Steven Br Harry Hertzberg Renard J. Horner Many Maverick and Charles J. Schneider.

San Antonio Dita J. A. Sullivan Lenny Meier John

thieves loot vending machines and a room theft

Burglars forced entry at Broadway Bowling Alleys, 1018 Broadway, and stole 11 in pennies from a vending machine. Manager T. C. Conk reported the incident. Callie McChare of 125 Sherman Street reported $40 stolen from her room.

Broadway

State to Send Hungry Back Home In Oil Boom Town

In Mobbs New Mexico destitute families cut off by an oil producing agreement will be sent back to their former homes. Beall the tax commissioner says funds are sufficient to transport 150 of the families by rail to their original homes months after arriving to seek fortunes.

Banta FR Mobbs N.M Beall Smaigdtote

Cycle Rider Free in Fatal Accident

Dan Gimble of 143 Jacob Street was charged with negligent homicide after a fatal crash in June 1930 that killed Jd. G. McGee near South Karny Streets. The trial at County Court at Law No 1 on Tuesday followed initial charges and details of the motorcycle collision at about 18 miles per hour.

Dan Gimble Jacob Street Jd. G. McGee Dudge McCollum Burnet Wna Gimble McGee Karny

Acid Indigestion Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement recounts a testimonial by C Boalora of Dearborn Mich praising ACIDINE for curing long lasting stomach issues. It claims scientific ingredients and rapid relief from pain gas and sour stomach with a money back guarantee and availability from any druggist.

Ubal Hesuila Eny Iola

Pertussin Promotes Cough Relief for Playboys Broadcasts

In a 1930s style promotional tease, Playboys declare Pertussin reliever coughs right on the dot. The copy touts Pertussin as safe and gentle after 90 years of medical use, urging listeners to visit a druggist for immediate relief during coughing weather.

Brad Harry Greg

Alamo Meriwow Chapter Daughters Elect 1031 Officers

Mrs. F. F. Hillyer named president of the Alamo Mirriow chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas for 1931. Offiers include Mrs. Browne first vice president and Mrs. Wurrbach second vice president with Powers, Applewhite, Castanola, and Fineck in key roles. A meeting at the municipal auditorium discussed a coat of arms project for Texas to be presented to the state executive committee and the state president Mrs. Holl Sevier at the Corpus Christi session.

FY. F. Hillyer Alamo George Fineck Corresponalins M. Olivieri Trenspurer My. Filwodnesin Mar Fr. Ross Liew. Terbert Herndon Texas Republic of Cam Holl Sevier Corpus. Christi Felaw

Golden 50th Anniversary of Mr and Mrs J G Stewart

The Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs J G Stewart marked fifty years since their Kentucky birth and marriage. Natives now residing in San Antonio for twelve years, they hosted a family dinner at 1047 Harmond avenue, Sunday night. Attending were Mrs Storart and F Slewact, grandchildren John H E Thomas and Margaret Slew ach, and Dre Thomas, the daughter.

Are J. G. Stewart Kentucky San Antonio Sirs Euwin FL ‘Thomar Haramond Avenue Soniaywight Sim Antonio Ee Storart F. Slewact John HE. Thomas Margaret Slewach Dre Thomas

Journal to Tell of Palace Dedication

The Journal announces a palace dedication with nationwide publicity in Museum News. C Severard of the Smithsonian in Washington wrote to Henry Drought, chair of the dedication, seeking full information for the publication.

Museum Novea Ameren Ansum Cofseums C. Severard Journal Smithsonian Institution Washington, D. C Henry Drought

Diplomat Shot Dead in Vienna Office

A Czechoslovakian diplomat in Vienna was shot to death by a year-old former Czech policeman named Bovstius Zotka who entered his office, took a document, and fired three times before fleeing.

Vienna Wen Legation Bovstius Zotka Folka

Police Seek Two Missing Girls In Local Search

Police enlisted by Wednesday in pursuit of two missing girls. Mrs. Copeland of 618 Textington and 15 year old Gerton de LaBorie of Main Avenue Senior School were reported missing overnight along with 13 year old Lo ria Potty of 4804 Wyoming Street.

Wennesday 4. G. Copeland Texington Gerton de LaBorie Main Avenue Prudent Waa Andloria Potty Wyoming Shest

Mexico to Probe Puebla Utility Concession Grievance

Mexico opens inquiry into the 1900 concession granted by Porfirio Diaz era authorities to the Mexican Rights and Power company, a Cotulla concern operating in Puebla state. Investigators aim to end the monopoly on power and iron works tied to rivers and mountain lakes, amid calls for reform.

Mexico Puebla State Menico Chey R Dght and Power Company Ali Puebla Porfirio Dina

Britton Questioning in Galveston Slaying Case

Britton taken to Galveston for questioning in the slaying of Joe Meser, with four others charged this week after the recapture of Tommy Reis. Webb admitted involvement with Tein and was also moved to Galveston, as officers transferred prisoners from the county jail.

Britton Jim Galveston Joe Meser Galveston Tommy Reis Mayce Moriarite Webb Tein Nise Llouston WR. E. Kirk Geo

Plans to Improve Line on Southern Pacific Moor Route

Officials announce a $1,000,100 program to upgrade the Routhern Uaeifie Moor line between Hondy and Marta with new rails and ties. Superintendent Carson and Division Engineer Katawhes outline daily replacement targets, estimated costs for rails ties bridge work ballast and labor, totaling about 1.0 million dollars.

Hondy Marta RV Paso B. B. Carson Katawhes del Vie Anemaker Linnyvist Sve Lncarnative Anetonia del Rio Lloudo Macera Iabor Coats Knowles

Japanese flyer plans solo Pacific flight attempt

Keiji Yoshiwars aims for a solo hop from Yokio to San Francisco via Kurile and Aleutian routes. The Tight newspaper notes the April launch and 19 day travel plan. Advertisements tout Gibson Valentine cards and a large display of stock for year end promotions.

Keiji Yoshiwars Pacific Gibson Valentine Carde Sor Uearpe Keene

Fare Ad Men Not Welcome in San Antonio Ad Rally

Promoters of fraud advertising are avoiding San Antonio as C J Turner secretary of the Vigilance committee of the Jo on Advertising club reports at a noon gathering. William Brackhaisen of the elul asserts promoters deny city officials any influence over advertising. William Tay Roefgen comments on newspaper work and advertising’s place, while F A Covington of the city lighting service discusses electrical signs. TB OM Ligpman of Efibbing Minn wintering in the city is listed as a club member.

San Antonio C.J. Turner Joon Advertising Club Miem Bt Wtce Willian Tay Roefgen Hloefgen Pergon F. A. Covington The Antonio Public Service Company TB. OM. Ligpman Efibbing Minn

Mexico Oil Held Plenty for World

A cryptic note claims Mexico Oil Held Plenty for World, mentioning the Quision of Minox Tumbler and Meslen’s leading Hercules experts, suggesting immense production potential for centuries though details are unclear.

Mexico Meslen Hercoleum

Steut Women Learn Easy Way To Lose Fat20 Pounds

An advertisement touts a rapid fat loss system with a claim of shedding twenty pounds in three weeks using a hot water drink and a product called KOESCHEN BALTG. It cites testimonials from M. Tarlton of Lewishaire and promises a money back guarantee if results aren’t achieved.

Steut Evry Meri Shehiy Werner Atd Krgs America Entechen Kruscyon Buller Erram M.D. Tarlton Lewishaire Bilsuona

Cuthura Healed After Terrible Eczema Case

A Pensacola reader reports relief from a year long eczema after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The testimonial notes pimples spreading to the scalp, severe itching and burning, followed by complete healing within a month after trying the products.

Cuthura Mra L. M. Brown N. Hayne St Pensacola Fla Malden Mesa

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