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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1931
Page
2
A brief release notes broad mention of financial conditions and real estate investments. It references bee certification and mentioned entities, with unclear specifics. The fragment suggests emphasis on mens investment and market outlook without concrete actions or figures.
The Aransas Chamber of Commerce led by E. T. Taub seeks to deepen Aransas Pass harbor to 35 feet by March 14. Major Fox of the Engineers Service in Galveston cites the need as freighters increase. The channel now about 20 feet limits access to Corpus Christi and Aransas harbors.
Dean J A Fine gerald of the School of Business Administration announces four students honored on the roll of honor at the University of Texan. The names listed are Roland Robert Arnald Frank P Cunningham Theodore James and Leon Wellhall Jr.
The Postoffice Band received an invitation to perform in Laredo for the George Washington celebration next Monday. The band faced delays due to insufficient preparation time. Lucan and Friday are noted in the fragmentary text.
City officials presented roses to Mrs. Eager on her deathly ninth birthday with remarks by Me Chambers of Moser Co. The missive noted civic affection while a separate line referenced Mrs. Bauer and a newborn girl in Ban Antonin.
A gale in Quebec yesterday whipped to 40 miles per hour and froze ice on the St. Lawrence, halting ferry service and creating an ice bridge between Talon and Saint Gregoire de Montmorency.
Friday action by Mayor 0. Chambers approved several requests from the Woodlawn Wake Club headed by A Darby. Outdoor playground equipment for small children will wait until the June budget. A railing around the lake edge on the east side was approved along with beautification of ground near Josephine Tabin drive, Gincintate Avenue, and Goodrich Street. A $200 furniture grant for a club room was also approved.
Winthrop M. Southworth Jr, secretary of the Unitarian Young People's union, spoke in San Antonio to a meeting of the Liberal Christian alliance and others at the Me FLW. McAleler. The visitor serves as a director at Troy? University and is a member of Delta Upsilon.
Robert Acree was found sane and guilty of murdering his brother in law James Garrett, a San Antonio fireman. The jury sentenced him to 35 years in the state penitentiary after defense urged insanity and alcohol impact. Acree’s wife broke down as verdict was read. defense plans a possible new trial.
Thursday afternoon prohibition agents arrested Henry J. Nivas Street man on charges of manufacture and possession of alcoholic beverages. He appeared before United States Commissioner Pas A Leickhare and entered a plea of not guilty. Agents found pints of beer whiskey empty bottles and related equipment at his home as part of the arrest.
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