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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1931

Page

2

Rail merger plan discussed by interstate commission

The Interstate Commerce Commission studied a letter from four eastern railroads proposing a four trunk line system. Officials acknowledged receipt and noted an official decision would take weeks. Senators and industry groups pledge scrutiny and protests from many minority holders are expected.

Washington San Snsj Istersvata Commerce Commission Ely Retary Goorer Uh. McGinty Accond Ins Interstate Commerce Commission United States Commission Pennsylvania J. J. Sderort Chesapeake and Ohio Ty Letail Snd Congress Brookhert Fingacjera Benaier Coumme Senate Interstate Commerce Committer

Building and Loan Group Feasts Centennial Banquet

San Antonio's Building and Loan Teague hosted a centennial celebration banquet at the St. Anthony hotel for about 130 business leaders. W. W. McAlister served as toastmaster. A. B. Coustos gave the principal address tracing the history of building and loan associations. Various officials spoke and a vocal quartet performed after the meal.

Building and Loan Associations America Building and Loan Teague San Antonio St. Anthony Eniny W. W. McAlister League A.B. Coustos San Jacinto Life Insurance Company Beaumont McAllister William J. Capars Evelyn Duerler Pauline Buske Warren Holland William Irby James Shay Commismer Walter Walthall Tor Alamo Guerealy Security Trevis

Earth and universe weigh on a tiny scale insight

A fragment from a science column explores the weight of the earth and the solar system. It notes Dr. Heyl of the standards bureau, the immense mass of the earth, and how precise weighing informs military range and celestial calculations. It also mentions Margaret Warwood’s work on a small planet as a yardstick for measurements and curious notes on cosmic motion.

Washington Heyl United States Bureau of Standards Stele Triple Walle Sigmeera Mina Margaret Warwood Eron Earth Moon Setranamerd

Unclear OCR Weather and Names Amid North American Data

Fragmented text mentions places in New Mexico Texas and other states, unusual terms, and garbled dates. It references wind, temperature readings, and forecasts but details are unreadable. The readable parts imply a weather-oriented item with multiple locations and timing but lack concrete facts.

One Cent a Day Pays Up to Hundred a Month

Claim a policy offer promising one cent daily payments up to 100 dollars monthly. The notice requests the beneficiary’s name and relationship to proceed and states no exertion is required. Send the prescription by the 19th for processing.

tAgre Tee Postal Lite & Casualty Karanele Prietym Bimpiy Reme Adirel Ape

Osborn Optometrist Aims for Perfect Glasses Fit

Dr J J Osborn offers direct freetrain retuis tionerilation methods for tear-duct troubles itching watering and burning eyes. The ad promises permanent comfortable vision with a unique glasses fitting approach, regardless of prior failures.

Mary McCormic to Wed Prince Serge in Paris

Mary McCormic, an opera soprano, arrived in Paris from the United States wearing an engagement ring and announcing plans to marry Prince Serge Mdivant, former husband of Pola Negri. The social announcement outlines a high profile match amid European society circles.

Mary M’cormic Serge Paris Maes McCormic Opera Copruno United States Abfords Strze Mdivant Pola Negsi

December 1929 Y M C A membership rise noted

In December 1929 the Y M C A shows a clear rise with membership figures doubling from 1928. The report compares 72 days of operation to 89 days the previous year, with events planned including a dinner for new premiers and several club meetings at Y M C A headquarters under leaders like Gua Levy and William Carson.

Henely Saburday Ditner Trive Wrorkeca Gua Levy Ros Het Inge X. Af G. A Robert S.tule Western Union ‘Telegraph Messengers Club Byron Kennedy Dos A Rumigos William Carson

Franco Arrives in Paris from Antwerp after revolt attempt

Maj Ra non Franco, head of the recent revolutionary attempt in Spain, arrived in Paris from Antwerp via Paris on January 8. The Spaniard, known for his leadership, traveled to France amid ongoing political tension and tensions related to the revolutionary movement.

Paris Ranon Franco Girace Spain Antwerp

Tourists to Hear Lecture on Auction Bridge

Canopus Tourist club members and guests meet in the Mitum building for a week of events led by Mrs. W. C. Ryan. The program includes a progressive domino party, a 600-card party, a progressive bridge, a group discussion, and dances with classroom and chorus performances throughout the week.

Canopus Mitum Mra. H. TR. Reijler W. C. Ryan Ryan Mev Fue Griesenbeck

Valley May Get Broom Factory In Valley

Howard of Kingsport notes in a Wheal county column about Lena visiting Valier and exploring the feasibility of establishing a broom factory in the valley. The Tight Classifieds for sale column promises home office and yard items of all kinds.

Weslach Texan Howard Kingsport Lena

Bandits Take Truck From Wong Grocery Employee

Gilbert Morin and a Wong Grocery Company employee were forced at gunpoint to surrender a delivery truck and groceries Saturday night. Assaults occurred as two armed men herded Morin and the driver into a car before driving off.

Gilbert Morin East Cevallon Street Wong Grocery Company South Flores Airsét Gra Eure Aforin Hexit Atzec Morin AG Brazos Tampico Xtroeta Rove Avins

Death by Own Action Verdict in Settle Case

Washington official navy board reports Bruce Settle, a junior naval aide at the White House, died by his own misconduct and by a hand in the incident. The ruling states Settle came to his death through his own actions and self-inflicted harm.

Washington, D. G INS Navy Board of Names Sé Tiout Bruce Settic White House

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