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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1931

Page

4

Cult leader taken to asylum amid attempted rescue

Mrs Hulde Hoole of Waukesta, a cult reader who preached against solid foods declaring the devil in them, was taken to an asylum last night after her followers tried to prevent her commitment. A play titled The Mystery of the Third Gable will be performed by the Walther leagues of San Antonio at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Parish hall Teoseborough and Kinnes streets. Proceeds will fund bringing the Walther Tongue state convention to San Antonio in June.

Madison Wit Hulde Hoole Waukesta San Antonio Teoseborough Kinnes

Doctor’s Way to Train a Child’s System

An old time medical ad touts Caldaxil’s Syrup Pepsin as the best method to regulate a child’s bowels and aid overall health. It claims safety, ease of use for babies, and a proven track record from hundreds of births, promising relief from headaches and bilious spells and improved appetite during colds and illnesses.

Anti Aircraft Lecture Night At San Antonio Event

The eighth session of the winter training conference for reserve officers in San Antonio features motion pictures of anti aircraft artillery and a lecture by First Lieut Harold J Conway on anti aircraft gun use. Col John Chambers and Col David L U Biddle lead the program with the Kill Corps Area band providing music. The event starts at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Moi Avenue High School auditorium and invites regular army national guard and reserve officers, American Legion members, and I O L G units in local schools to attend.

Harold J. Conway San Antonio John & Chambers Cucps Quartermaster Plate David LU. Biddle Ninetieth Division Texan Kill Corps Crack+ roridge High School Moi Avenue High School National Guard Organized Reserve American Legion Conway Fis

Bishop Cannon Son Will Appeal Case

PASADENA Calif Feb 17 CP Maj Richard M Cannon son of Bishop James Cannon Jr Methodist Episcopal Church South jailed 90 days for violation of the state labor law at liberty on bond while his attorneys prepare appeal. Cannon was convicted on failing to pay $39 salary as a Monte Bora manager.

Bishop Cannon Pasadena Calif Richard M. Cannon Liberty Sio Bond Major Cannon James Cannon Jr Methodist Episcopal Church South

Pioneer E Be Smith Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in San Antonio

E Be Smith, claiming to be the oldest pioneer Tezan now king in San Antonio, marked his eightieth birthday Tuesday. A veteran of two wars and member of the Old Rail Drivers association, he cites a life of simple travel and timber trade. He fought in the Confederate era and named Bryan Callaghan as San Antonio mayor candidate in 1883 challenging James French over a $30,000 street improvement bond.

E. Be Smith Tezan San Antonio Smithh Armarien Lowe Elmira Biuself

Gas Price Cut Nets Kansas City Filling Stations

A large price reduction at all Standard Oil filling stations lowers regular gasoline by one and nine tenths cents per gallon. The new price is fourty four and a half cents a gallon in Kansas City, effective today.

Kansas City Standard Oil Company

Princes Wales and George Tour Inca Ruins in Peru

The Prince of Wales and his brother Prince George toured Inca ruins in the Tirhamba valley near Cusco Peru. They viewed prehistoric remains as part of a sightseeing visit during their royal trip.

Wales George Cuzco Pett Feb UPI Prince of Wales Prince George Tirhamba

Plane Expedition to Lost World Aims for August Launch

Plans for a grand air and land expedition to an unknown area in southern Venezuela were announced. The venture, organized by the American Geographical Society the American Museum and the New York Botanic Society, seeks a six month exploration expected to rival the Antarctic effort in scope.

New York Venezuela American Geographical Society The America Museum New York Bdotanicus Society

Wyoming Governor Near Crisis in Pneumonia Attack

Cheyenne Feb 17 The condition of Governor Frank C Emerson of Wyoming, stricken by pneumonia after a mild influenza, remained critical as physicians said he was holding his own and approaching the crisis of his illness.

Wyoming Cheyenna Wea Frank C. Emerson

American trade balance favorable in January

Washington report shows January exports reaching 250 million dollars while imports stood at 193 million, yielding a trade balance favorable to the United States of 57 million dollars for the month. The figures reflect a strong export performance and a positive balance despite import levels.

Washington, D. C United States

Eagles Roost Pension Bill Goes Before Legislature

A San Antonio committee led by Street Commissioner Paul Steller and Wy. T. Sauter of the Order of Eagles will travel to Auslin Chureday to urge a hearing before the legislative committee examining the old age pension bill sponsored by the Eagles. Judge J C Cauly of Galveston chairs the delegation as they present the measure, noting the bill passed on February 12, becoming the fourteenth state to do so.

San Antonio Paul EL Steller Wy. T. Sauter Legal Order of Eagles Auslin Chureday Order of Eagles J.C. Cauly Grlveston Whtel Abo Souter Frank EB. Herring South Mead Ind The Eagles’ Old Age Pension Committee

Motler of Labor Secretary Die? Pneumonia Victim in Virginia

Motler, a Labor Department figure, died last night from pneumonia in southwest Virginia. The report notes another death tied to a Bec roofs pioneer lineage and lists Wied as a victim of the same illness.

Motler Labor Nother Bec

Sea Floor Lifted by Earth Temblor

Geological report notes a strong temblor south of Salaka lifting the sea floor in the local vicinity by about seven feet. The event is dated February 17 and described as a significant subterranean upheaval affecting coastal waters.

Salaka

San Antonio School Board Meeting Sets Candidate Date

The San Antonio board of education will likely set a closing date for candidate filings at a board meeting Tuesday. Board member Leo Brewer, whose term ends March 9, will not seek reelection. Stella Steves Walker Adolph Beckmann and Dr. J A McIntosh have announced their decisions.

San Antonio Board of Education Leo Brewer Stella Steves Walker Adolph Beckmann J. A. McIntosh Ont

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