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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1931

Page

5

Criminal Code Reform Prompts Jury Selection Debate

A discussion in the state about criminal procedure costs highlights how veniremen and jurors are questioned. Cases cited include Mex Clara Uhr and Alexander H. Winning, with concerns over costs and potential for new trials if jurors’ past records reveal disqualifications. The dispute centers on Article BIG and Article GII guiding juror eligibility and disqualifications.

Mex Clara F. Uhr Tistaad Daniel St Uhr Anderson Thirdyseventh Ahieu I Siver Tive Indies Alexander IJ Gohter Vester Coultrane Intler Whemeerfent Veniremen Pole Ernes Attorfiew Sistriet

Tourists Club Hosts Canopus Members Night

The Tourists Club entertained the Canopus club Friday in the Milam building instead of the Plaza hotel. Tiollin Gee, Canopus mascot, performed a notable number with Marthe dong Biranne accompanying. Dr. W. A. Hargis chaired the event as members enjoyed the evening and sunshine.

Canopus Club Elit Milam Plaza Hotel Usieal

Special Swimming Week Planned by Y W C A March 16

A swim to health and happiness week is set by the Y W C A starting March 16 under Miss Judith Martin the swimming instructor. Horseback riding instruction is provided by Miss Constance Douglas through the Gakview stables with classes at 2 p m on Saturdays and Sundays at the X W G A. Open to all women.

Y.W.C.A Judith Martin Ontee Bell. Robertson XW. G. AL Constantee Douglas Gakview Elf

Bandit Kills Man at Bathtub Stand Near McKeesport

On February 27, three bandits halted Frank J. McGreevy, proprietor of a bathhouse stand between McKeesport and Irwin, demanding money. McGreevy raised his hands and whispered not to shoot. a bandit drew his pistol, shot him through the heart, and the trio escaped.

Pittsburgh Frank J. McGreevy McKeespart Irwin McGreevy

Verna Lee Allen Elected by Club

Verna Lee Allen elected president of the leading club at Harlondale junior-senior high, per sponsor Mrs Yay Meesey. Other officers include Jolie Jett vice president Beatri Curry secretary Gladys Lincock treasurer Uelen Really manager. Also mentions a book and a classified advertisement about furniture bargains in Light Classified ads.

Verna Lee Allen Clecker Harlondale Selon Yay Meesey Crars Group Jolie Jett Beatri Curry Gladys Lincock Uelen Really Highly Tone Bart Nutees Vallley 5. G. Miler Bingranhy Texas Tone

Hunt on for Lost Actress Felina May Cooper

Authorities search for Felina May Cooper, motion picture actress and co holder of the world endurance flight record for women. She disappeared two days ago after leaving home Tuesday, reportedly wearing jewelry worth 34000. Local authorities warn of possible danger and urge any sightings to contact police.

Los Angeles Coalif Felina May Cooper

Peru Rebels Retreat as Insurgents Press North

Lima Feb 27 The provisional government under Lieut Col Luis M Sanchez Cerra withdrew from Pinu and anticipated immediate capitulation of insurgents in the north. Batavia Java Feb 27 The government introduced a bill to temporarily restrict sugar exports, potentially banning them without government permission.

Lima Peru Luis M. Sanchez Cerra Todar Pinu Doxtly Batavia Java

Declamation Contest Eliminations At Mor rill Ward School

In Harlandale Mor rill ward school eliminations for a declamation contest the judges of the Freealty selected Quvin Mengler and Kenedy Foster as the best boy declaimers and Annie Laurie Trulips as the best girl declaimer. Other contestants included Cecil Weathers Ellis Lloyd Stanford Patterson James Grahan Eugene Murray Norton Howantt Wyv De Cart Stibbens Malrred Hughes Marjorie Zehler Florence Williams Cleo Merber Gloria Stuart Kase Marie Placker Lesta Easter Henrietta Eblo Joyce Cockrell Daroy Harber Lois Tarr Alice Nietzke Ermice Quires Carfin White Tuanda David.

Quvin Mengler Kenedy Foster Frealty Ileclaimers Annie Laurie Trulips S'ecil Weathers Ellis Lloyd Stanford Patterson James Grahan Eugene Murray Norton Howantt Wy v. de Cart Stibbens Malrred Hughes Marjorie Zehler Florence Williams Cleo Merber Gloria Stuart Kase Marie Placker Lesta Easter Henrietta Eblo Joyce Cockrell Daro#y Harber Lois Tarr Alice Nietzke Ermice Quires Carfin White Tuanda David

Tremors Alarm Sonora Residents Across Five Weeks

Sonora Mex Feb 27 precession of five weeks of earthquakes has residents alarmed. A strong tremor yesterday morning marked the fifth in ten days, causing no serious damage but sending people to open spaces. The note ends with an unrelated rental ad urging readers to save time and energy.

Guaymas Sonora Mex

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