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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1931
Page
7
Texas February report notes development work on remaining Lower Moily Valley lands. Workers clear timber on a 4,000 acre Barreda tract near Drowneville while plans include selling land and preparing sites for further clearing. Charles Todd of Sa Autauiy, admiralty official, is cited in the reel reel describing the project.
Twenty two San Antonians are pledged to Greek letter fraternities during Texas U rush week. Names include Frank Rilling Alpha Phi, Yelin Lanubemon Holt and Carl B. Tareteke among others, with several Sigma societies and campus chapters listed.
Melva Barnes was elected the most beautiful girl at Brackenridge High School. Marguerite Plummer and advisers announced Mary Davenport as the most representative girl, Billie Barr as the most intellectual girl, Ald Swan as the most vocal, and Claude O’Neil as the most loyal.
Dundas of the Ambulance company of Gamp Netmoste was charged with throwing a stink bomb into the Uptown Theater on Fredericksburg Road February 14. A County Court acquitted him after a 60 minute jury deliberation despite state witnesses accusing him and alleging involvement with Virfil G. Crews. Judge Burnett indicated a new trial for Dundas may occur in 10 days.
A fragmented Oklahoma clipping references Alfalfa Bill for President and a political rally in the state to boost Governor Murray’s Democratic ticket. Mentions Lincoln reference and a strongest man claim in the party’s efforts amid the invasion context.
Havre Hill police seek identity of a hammer attacker of Clara D. Filia widow found near death at Fenson hospital. The assault occurred Wednesday night leaving her between life and death. Authorities pursue clues and canvass area for suspect.
Mussolini today directed active talks with British ministers Arthur Henderson and A V Alexander to secure Italy’s full adhesion to the London naval treaty. Negotiations focus on Italy joining the pact amid ongoing diplomacy with Britain and other signatories.
Residents Mr and Mrs J Ei Bare of Pearsall stay with Mr and Mrs Dick Pretec in San Antonio. The article notes Bares ill and receiving treatment. Also mentions Fiskine Salmon visiting for business and lists a busy dance scene with multiple bands and venues across the city.
In Harlingen Texas on February 27 railroad reps assured Valley Shippers Association members they would not oppose a protest against rulings forcing reosswise load of tomato crates. Southern Pacific Missouri Pacific and claim agents attended, debating forwarding versus lengthwise loading and the impact on freight charges.
Freshmen were inducted into the Albert Advisory at Wrack enridge High School on Thursday. TaN Cutler, president, and Thelen King Wong, vice president, addressed the gathering in Spanish. Willy Henaviles delivered a speech while McClaughedy performed wine magic as veterans of the advisory looked on.
A Texas House bill proposes taxes on irrigation districts based on benefits received. Representative Materiitl of Wichita Falls reported the measure to the House Conservation, Reclamation Committee. A protest against crosswise funding for tamaton was drafted by Clerk Wallnes and sent to the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington.
Frank Daves, long associated with the ranger service, was honored for 15 years of fiction and reporting on the Perms ranger. The award, presented by Adjutant General W. W. Merling, recognized his service and dedication to the Texas ranger narrative.
Bandits robbed the Nelinnal bank in Leroy Kansas with one shasked qn armed men. They escaped in a car headed southeast after taking an estimated 300 in silver and other valuables. No injuries reported. Authorities investigate the heist.
Mignon Edward has been elected president of the Athense Literary Society of Main Avenue High School. Other officers named include Celine Hagner as vice president, Young as treasurer, Dorothy Dent Rew as sergeant at arms, and a porter position noted.
Gil Tack Gil has been elected president of Mick Annie Jerry's history class at Beackenrige high school. Owanny Keynside chosen as secretary. In the first period class at Uhrenue, Elizabeth Watson is president and Exélia Fizan is secretary. Take advantage of the lamest used fer prices in his water. See Light Clas and you will agree in another tr.
Terran Feb 2 report states Mrs. W. E. Boer Jr. of Maryland died at MecAllen hospital after her clothes ignited when she returned to a kitchen store burning gas from a can she had filled for the family car. She said she had left the can burning before rechecking the fire.
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