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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1931

Page

8

Hearst thanked by Chicago council for crime report

Chicago officials voted thanks to William Randolph Hearst for publishing in Hearst papers a nationwide crime survey showing Chicago had higher crime rates than many cities. Alderman Oscar Nelson led the resolution praising Hearst for disseminating the statistics and urging official recognition.

Timversal Service Chicago Cit Council Wiliam Hendolph Hearst GT Cies United States Oscar F. Nelson Randolph Hearst Itis Thompson Council Chicaco Coruierre Hearst Chicago Evening American Frederick Hex Municipal Referenceum Bureau of Investigation United States Department of Justice William Random Heant San Simeon Calif William Tate Thompson

Reagan Debating Society Elects New Officers

The Reagan Debating Society elected Batmondrath as president with a slate including a secretary and treasurer. Other named members include Tessa Viltoris, Philin Metinier, and Richard Valentine, with roles in censor and reporter positions noted among the new officers.

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Hoffman Holding Revival at Church Service Notes

Hoffman a new pastor at Then Avenue Kaprisy Church preaches during a revival. The event lists offerings and fund names such as Came Forward With God and The Unknown Geet with attendees and chairpersons named, including N. Comer. Violations and contacts are listed for safety and community outreach.

Bankers Hold Chapter Meet at San Antonio Event

The second late chapter contest at the mn wes to be held by the San Antonio Institute of Banking Saturday night with a debate against the Fort Worth chapter. Antonio Lankera to present the affirmative on a question about renkas and federal authority. Fort Worth participants from Frost, National, and Fort Worth National banks join the panel with judges and officials.

Bls. Crawford San Antonio The Institute of Banking George Aeraver HT. Meldon. Knitom Fort Worth Mn Wes San Anginio Institute of Banking Paniewa Antonio Lankera St . Crawford Alnino National Bank George Sexaur National Bank of Conmerree J. 'T. Heddon Meri Frost National Bank Vie Fort Worth Lear J. A. Corby FF. Nelvon O. Ta. McCaulley Hou Fort Worth National Bank W. OE. Koglt Caxbier Federeral John K. Serrrey

Municipal Band to Aid Legion Drive Plans

City officials announced use of the municipal band hall for a musketeer drive by the American Legion. Chaired by David A. Thrown, the drive seeks band support on Saturday and Monday. The city could not fund more than a token donation, and two concerts were planned during the centennial celebration per the mayor's statement.

Legion Maser Chambers David A Cateman Ankert Munday Treotte Enid Mayne

Notables Join Bicentennial Celebrations In San Antonio

Celebrities and dignitaries including Cardinal Hagen Governor Sterling and Archbishop Daeger will take part in San Antonio bicentennial dedication ceremonies. Events span from mass at Concepcion to a luncheon at Menger hotel and a festival of nations at the Municipal Auditorium with broadcasts of remarks by Cardinal Hayes and Governor Averling.

Ater Ageniinl San Antonio Mora Tao Bowen Cathlivc Spain Ross S. Sterling Patrick J. Hagen New York Bierling Wet Thuresay Alarah G. Op John W. Shaw Albert T. Duegeante Er Arthur J. Droxsaerts Governors’ Palace San Aintonio Cardinal Mayen Stering Missiona San Fernando Cathedral New Orleans Rey Redolph Gerkeo Avarillo Fl Pesos Jobo D. Morris Gattle Rock Ark Rishard Deros Bichon Natehex Miss Cornelius van de Vee Alexandria Jules B. Jeanmard Lafayette T. J. Toolen Mobile Ala Re. Hey Pmanuel Ledvina Corpus Christi Ptaneis C. Helly Oklahom Joseph Lynch Dallas Menger Seovernors’ Palace Committee Parenay Braadears Her. M. &. Garriga Alex Adama Ses Willian Sievert Merguerita Paren Dia Paya Fo OW Sora R.A John Wahl J. Mie Maria Facer Jauts Sterling Mre D. Kong Ceffinger J. OK. Beretta Militare Malltery Plaza Jena Hinis Festival OF Nations Tardes Norog Wits Silo Gm Ridae Boun Promi

Student Council Names Ushers for Upcoming Term

The Student Council appointed a list of ushers for duty during the term. Ben Shaver, Mary Margaret Tearing, Katherine Korn, Lorraine Sailors, Pya Mettard, William Iain, Sufe Winim, William Johr, Wal Gring, Carl Whalen, Jare don Middleton, Cordon Peas, to McNabb and Wicha Sue Patterson were named among the appointed ushers.

Genk WN & tenteRt T. Peineinel Main Avenue Lahal Witntess Gangrid Gfe Ben Shaver Mary Margaret Tearing Katherine Korn Lorraine Sailors Pya Mettard William Iain Sufe Winim William Johr Wal Gring Carl Whalen Jaredon Middleton Cordon Peas To McNabb Wicha Sue Patterson

The Calendar Debate In A Little Rolled Dialog

A playful exchange between Little Rollo and his father explores why Washingtons birthday is fixed on February 22 and how calendar reforms moved dates. The dialogue covers the switch from Julian to Gregorian calendars, era shifts, and the adoption timeline in Russia Romania and Greece, noting the 1751 changes and modern implications.

Papa Rollo Sarah Kou George Washington George Ward- Japler Pap Washington Great Tritein Russia Rumania Greece

Thirteen Club Officially Formed at Brackenbly High School

The Thirteen club becomes an official Brackenbly High School organization. Five new members were admitted Friday: Hughey, Albert Newton, Eric Carle, Arnold, and Geare EX, initiated under Hohbrt Haron's oversight. Other members include Hubert Colbertson, Morberitt Mewite Kelso, Albert Trursen, Alfre Stevens, Jerome Vordenbaum, Jub Herts, and Gua Rogere.

Brackenbly High School Hughey Albert Newton Eric Carle Arnold and Geare EX Hohbrt Haron Arre Hubert Colbertson Morberitt Mewite Kelso Albert Trursen Alfre Stevens Jerome Vordenbaum Jub Herts Gua Rogere

Russian born Harvard graduate to speak at San Antonio forum

Maurice Mindus, a Russian born writer and journalist with Harvard ties, will address the Open Forum at Main Avenue High School Monday night at 8 15 p m. His talk draws on sources from Asia and Russia and focuses on Soviet Russia economic policy and peasant life. He argues monarchy would prevail in Russia today if the landowning system before the revolution had not been abolished.

Maurice Mindus San Antonio Main Avenue High School Harvard United States Asia Russia America Ntussiog Bia Colfile University Fchoo Af Starvard Hix Eeture Ruaela Hinilus Rrussia

House Defies Move to Restore Attack on Copeland Warner

In Washington on February 21 the House voted 110 to 34 to reject reconsideration of its action expunging from the congressional record a criticism of Senators Copeland and Warner of New York by Representative McFadden. McFadden pressed for reconsideration. Hoyt of New York moved to table. The charge centered on alleged procedural violations linked to the nomination of Eugene Meyer as chairman of the central reserve.

Ashington D.C House Today Congressional Record Copeland Warner New York McFadden Pennsylvania Hoyton Tipmcerat

Theater Bombing Trial Dates In San Antonio Court

Trial dates set for defendants Felder, Crole, and others accused of malicious mischief over alleged throwing of bombs in San Antonio theaters. Court in Law No 1 to hear case next Wednesday after earlier postponements.

Vargil G. Grewa Ana Os M. Dandan Reldiers San Antonio Felder E. DB Crole Crass

City to Hire Secretary for Civil Service Board

Civil service board for fire and police departments plans to employ an executive secretary to run its business. Commissioner Paul Wright announced the move on Saturday. The salary, reported as 250 dollars a month, would be determined by the mayor and commissioners. Mayor Chambers approved the appointment of a secretary from the city law commission, Miss Mary Louise Souter, to aid the board’s selection process. The board may use the city hall council chamber for meetings until a permanent office is found. Five clerks will also be employed in the civil service office.

Hearst Chicago Evening American Cicago Jira Chicaro Association of Commerce Chicago Civil Service Board Fire and Police Pail Wright Wright Civil Service Whhich Claude V. Dirkhead Mary Louise Souter Aaw Commission CG. M. Chambers

Little Navy battle in Senate stalls ship funds

In Washington on February 2, the Senate backed a naval appropriations item for 11 new destroyers, but the "little navy" group opposing it won only 10 votes. The chamber approved 731.1 million for new construction, surpassing the house bill by 7 million, with a 61 to 10 tally.

Washington, D. C TNS Senate House

Judge clears Earl Carroll show as not indecent

Chicago February 21 Judge Juella McCarthy ruled Earl Carrolls Skerch Book is not an indecent performance after attending a matinee to hear arguments for and against. The censor and police opinions were noted, four P s public playwright producer and police considered. A civil service board meeting is set for February 25 in the city council chamber with a well known tailor named as civil service secretary choice.

Chicago INS Earl Carroll Juella MM. McCartney Imley McCarthy Iha Mee Departmente Civil Service Board Wily Council Wright Ftc

Dr Campbell to be buried Sunday in San Antonio

Dr Charles A R Campbell 48 a San Antonio physician famed for malaria research dies after surgeries at his home 228 West Nueva street burial Sunday at 1 at his home and interment in Odd Fellows cemetery Services to be at County Judge W A Warsbach’s residence He headed the San Antonio Academy of Medicine and belonged to Hermann Sons Odd Fellows and other groups Surviving Milton F Campbell of San Antonio born in San Antonio and educated locally credited with early municipal bat roosts to combat mosquitos death from blood poisoning after two operations mentioned by dignitaries including Roosevelt and Roosevelt era figures

Charles A. R. Campbell San Antonio Weal Nueva Street W. A. Warsbach Odd Fellows Campbell San Antonio Academy of Medicine Hermann Sonr, Odd Fellows San Antonio Canina Club Bexar County Sfedival Society San Antonian Culare University Baly Mear Quitoes de. Campbell Scienlare Theodore Hooecrelt Lord Rathachill George D. Coleman Braese Thompson Seton Milton F. Campbell

Lutheran Circle to Hold Monthly Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Junior Matron circle of Grace Lutheran church will be held Thursday in the home of Mr. Amy Schmidt at 184 Wharton Street.

Lutheran Circle Grace Lutheran Church Amy Sehmidt Wharton Street

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