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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1931

Page

2

Peace Efforts By Sandino Leader Reported From Mexico City

In Mexico City on February 21, a foreign representative Augustino Senfino plus insurgent Tender Tony announced ongoing peace efforts. Dr Zepeda said true peace requires withdrawal of American troops from Nicaragua and warned Sandino would resist ceasefire until that occurs. Zepeda offered to return Sandino to the hills if the current leader is protected and US assent is guaranteed. he would travel to Nicaragua to arrange terms if assurances are given.

Mexico City INS wDr Petro Joee Zepeda Augustino Senfino Tony Dr. Zepeda Nicaragua United States Zepeda Sandino Big Strongold Zepein

Lumbermen to Meet in June at Plaza Hotel

The Footyfifth annual convention of the Lumbermen's Association of Texas will be held in June at the Plaza hotel with James Rockwell of Houston presiding. Walter Sieves, chairman of the committee on arrangements, announced the event on Saturday.

Terss Lumbermen's Association of Texas Walter Sieves James Rockwell Houston Plaza Hotel

Lamb Slicing Shown at City Meat Demonstrations

Home economics classes at Main Avenue and Brackenridge high school heard Max OG Cullen of Chicago present a National Livestock and Meat Board demonstration on lamb cutting and improved meat handling. Roy S. Snyder of Texas A and SL spoke at an Asin Avenue school event, Cullen toured Crescent and Plaza Hotel venues showing 16 cuts from dressed lamb to housewives and meat dealers.

Main Avenue Brackenridge High School Max OG Cullen Chicago National Livestock, and Meat Board Roy S. Snyder Texas A SL. Calleze Afsin Avenue Reockenridge Plaza Hotel P. C Plaza Roy 5. Snyder A. & M. College

Opera Party Hosts Notable Guests at Baker Event

Sterling Guest of Baker joined by Governor and Mr. Sterling with T. Ft. Baker, Hiker Hotel head, at an L A Opera gathering Friday night. Other attendees included Fred Minor, Edgar Witt, James Allred, J C G Clapton, and Mr Mrs Richardson, among Austin and Dallas guests, with a banquet at the Guotee hotel.

Mm. €. M. Chambers Guotee

City courts limit tennis sessions to two hours

Regionnne Mondas recreation department enforces a two hour limit on groups using city tennis courts. Bill Stewart, office manager of the veity recreation department, announced Saturday.

Injunction Case Details Dramas of Marriage Strife and Threats

Testimony covers a long quarrel between Mrs. Giesler and her husband Homer Giesler over alleged affairs with Mrs. Thorman. The husband laments a dull personality while denying love, and accusations of threats to Mrs. Giesler and family are recounted. A telegram of affection from May 10, 1920 surfaces as evidence, with family members and associates attempting conciliation amid a bitter split.

Giesler Bine Jn Afrs Giester Giculer Giteley Tula Thormssn Thormon Tie Ars Thorman Mira Mrz Siend Mire Hormens Frequentis Thormain Aire FR. Kifer Pubic W. B. Futthr Nirlman Dielaan Sirs Miesier Jim Witners Axoin Vail Dielman Gienler

Hoover Officials Prepare for Bonus Loan Rush

Officials report a double shift in the local office to handle expected crowds as loans under the 1924 bonus act are issued. The national bureau estimates 25 to 35 million dollars available for immediate payment, with loans not exceeding 22.5 percent of the certificate face value.

Chapman Loes Tresbington Neots Revera Joen] Oltice Bureau Joann Hines Washington Briley Swephington

Senate Naval Appropriation Passes in Senate

The Senate approved the naval appropriations bill carrying 338 million dollars after an amendment, with Washington, D. C., reporting the action today. The bill funds Navy needs and reflects ongoing postwar defense planning as lawmakers proceed.

Senate Washington, D. C INS

Fragmented OCR Weather and Local Notices Summary

The clipped OCR shows garbled fragments referencing weather, hospital conditions, missing persons, and dates. It mentions a 24 hour period, a late hour, and locations including New York state cities and Texas areas, with scattered place names and times. The legible elements imply a generic local notice section rather than a coherent single event.

Senator Vanderberg Proposes Early Bonus Fund Release

A proposal by Senator Vanderberg to accelerate the $120,000,000 annual bonus fund for soldiers with no tax increase was approved in a swift, recordless vote. The plan would advance availability to July 4 rather than six months hence, increasing the independent office fund to about $897,000,000 for next year, surpassing prior estimates.

Vandenberg Aut California Smoot Memblican Utah

Racketeers Shot At Monument Works In Chicago

In Chicago two companions were arrested after a shotgun attack inside a monument works rear yard. Joseph Ascato, 24, a member of the "42" gang, was wounded. Police detained Albert Woodrick and Dominick Deyolrio as suspects in the extortion plot demanding 2000 dollars from Attillo Sealelttly, owner of the Albany Monument works, who reported the earlier attempt.

Chicago Attillo San Joseph Ascato Ma Albert Woodrick Dominick Deyolrio

Library Club Elects Mary Rushee at Brackenridge HS

Mary Rushee was elected president of the Library Club at Brackenridge High School. Other officers include Bernice Went secretary Elisabeth Jackson vice president Mildred Aur corresponding secretary Hobbie Howard treasurer Ella Hrosehow reporter Ma Ebert and Marjorie Dea sergeants at arms Mamie Dove Burnett parliamentarian Helen Venders on censor.

Mary Rushee Brackenridge High School Bernice Went Elisabeth Jackson Mildred Aur Coirresponding Hobbie Howard Trenasurer Ella ‘Hrosehow Ma Ebert Marjorie Dea Mamie Dove Burnett Helen Venderson

Free Talks to Be Given at St Gerard's Church

Free lectures on fundamental Christian teachings will be given each Monday during Lent at St Gerard's Catholic church in Gevera and Town streets. Rev. F G Winderlin will speak, and non Catholics are invited to attend in the church hall.

St. Gerard's Catholic Church Gevera F. G. Winderlin

Pageant Officials Convene for Canary Island Section Plans

A meeting was set for 4 o clock Sunday at Mrs WP Note East Cypress Street to finalize costumes for the Canary Island section of the bi centennial pageant. All participants are to attend and discuss final arrangements.

Canary Island Mra. WP East Cypress Alreet

Officer Plans Tour of Texas Heads to San Antonio

An officer from the Ninetieth Division outlined a planned Texas tour with stops in Houston and Port Arthur and intends to confer with officers before proceeding to San Antonio.

Texas Edward Webnam Atoll Houston Bemuteant Port Rtéar Tle San Antonis

Harlandale Club Hostess to Visitors

The Home Economics group of the Harlandale Junior organization will act as hostesses to visiting representatives from local schools on Wednesday. Charlotte Huddelston presides. Alyce Lee Purvy views as vice president. Avon Ri serves as secretary. Elle Zeschlug treasurer. Elizabeth Winton reports. Alice Ten Hur programs coordinator. Elizabeth Wilson decorations. Anna Mae Grawflely entertainment. Elizabeth Burteher receiving. Wily Zeschlug refreshments.

Harlandale Nenorigh” Echnol Torangehools Wedneadas Ffi¢Ere Tarlandale Club Erat Charlotte Huddeston Alyce Lee Puryi Avon Ri Elle Zeschlug Elizabeth Wiitton Alice Ellgsbeth Wilson Anna Mae Grawflely Izabeth ‘Burteher Wily Zeschlug

Memorial Service for George Weslington by Lodge

The Community Lodge No. 1201 ACF and ALBM plans a memorial service honoring George Weslington, titled the statesman and Mason. Judge W. Douglass to open the program with remarks on Washington and Cantor David W. Kanter to conduct music.

George Weslington The Patriot Mason ACF ALBM Judge W. ©. Douglass Washington David W. Kanter Pee Bae

One Cent a Day Pays Up to 100 A Month Ad

Postal Life and Casualty Insurance offers an accident policy paying up to 100 a month for disability for 24 months and 1000 for death with premiums under a year. Ages 10 to 70 eligible. no money down, send name address age beneficiary and relation for policy within ten days. No examination required. offer limited and time bound.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance No Moriarty Didg Traures City Chiildren

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