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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1931

Page

15

Connie and Duke Start Search For Prowler

Connie and Duke Garson pursue a prowler as Connie, alone in darkness, fears an intruder within the house. She dares to seek aid by moving toward Garson’s door, then slips into the room to call Duke, hoping to locate the intruder without waking others.

Connie Duke Garson Lian Jims Garson S23 Astir Bringlar Luies Mager Gannon Sirongee Bail Ube Dary Smith Mra. Senbes Gormon Toom

Open campaign for C.M.1.0 seeks 4300 candidates for five camps

A campaign to recruit 4300 eligible candidates for five O.C.T. camps in the Eighth Corps area starts February 15. About 4800 would be signed, including 1206 trainees for Carap Bollis, 400 for Bart Silt cusp, and 100 for Bart Bilis. Arizona 400, Colorado 300, New Mexico 200. Lt. Col. E. Kurtis directs with three reserve division chiefs, aided by county reps. War department undetermined, but likely 2700 for the Highth Corps area. Camp Halls to open July 18 for 1200 students.

Lexus Oklahoma Arizona New Mexico E. Kurtis Sguth C. ML ‘T. CG Tote Clyiling Trent Ralgh Durkee War Department Willerin

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Theft In 40 Minutes

A Nipety-fourth Diséeret court jury quickly convict C. Te Cuthes, 28, of Oglersa Wests, of holding up a wind dammett at a Ming station on November 5. The entire trial, including jury selection, lasted over two data. The defendant and two Nyeon employees at the service station are named in the record.

C. Te Cuthes Oglersa Wests Eswind Daemmett Carhey Sige Ferns Ans Mir Dams Reltnames Tagenbnett Necra Atalion Mis Robineon

Special Plumbing Class Opens at Frakeurine High School

A new plumbing course announced by instructor W. Zeltner will start at 7:80 p.m. at the Main Avenue high school building. The class targets master plumbers, estimators, journeymen, and advanced apprentices and will run alongside other night school offerings.

Weilnesslng Fraekeurine Platt Bey W Avene High School Balding

County Clerk Faces Salary Cuts After Audit Row

The county clerk’s office faced financial strain as a 10 percent salary cut was ordered in June and 7 percent back pay withheld this year. Auditor Burke reported delays and questioned high expenses while staff faced reduced pay and ongoing budget pressures.

Burke Bnt Turki Bucke

Fake Agent Ti Slave Two Months Incarceration Report

In federal court a defendant known as a fake agent faced charges related to a scheme seeking payments in exchange for dismissing charges. The indictment showed promises of bribes to influence outcomes, with several charges dismissed. Poor health and unclear details led to a tentative light sentence, with parole considerations noted by Judge West.

Lomas Atcin Bexar Cooly Supe Devil West Pereying Alter Vay Shrucho Oliver Chirges Marcel Wesk Stted

Insurance Official Visits San Antonio For Underwriters Dinner

An insurance official, Ilutt, managing director and general counsel of the National Association of Life Underwriters in New York City, arrives in San Antonio Wednesday afternoon to be a guest of the Texas Title Underwriters Association. Officers and executive committee members will host a dinner in his honor Wednesday night, and a meeting of the association’s members is planned for Wednesday noon at the St Anthony Hotel.

Roger HW. Ilutt National Agociation of Life Underwriters of New York City Fig Antonio Texas Nesaeratinn Lae St Anthony Hotel

Army Y To Hold Musical Program Evening

The Army Y will sponsor a musical program on Thursday evening at 7:30. Free talents invited to attend. Jim C.H. Hotels will host and run the slide machine displaying song lyrics on screen. The event features a juice party for soldiers with prizes for winners. Fred Lewis will speak on “Making Good.”

The Army XY. Sf. G. Wa Woinpstas Sobiligrs Frel Tawis Jim C.H. Hotels Berner Canny Sill Army Ennis Thursiey Fred Lewis

A's Policemen Are Complimented

Policemen in this city are praised by a visitor who wrote from San Antonio, citing appreciation for local officers. The note, sent on Christmas Eve, praises the force and contrasts it with other cities, mentioning Ki Fa Cook of Shreveport as a newspaper man who captured the sentiment.

Ion San Atonio Cook Offierr BK Tinasen

Soldier accused in liquor racket at Fort Sam Houston

Fort Sam Houston police and detectives arrested a soldier described as a capable operator in a liquor and clothing racket. Officers followed him from Brooksfield to a residence, where he posed as a Chicago supplier for men’s wear. Two soldiers who confronted him were taken into custody as material witnesses.

Sam Monston Sootier Lenilimata G. Maloukis Nin Militars Pox Free Dreseh Niles Suui Maloukis Canty Droseh Brooksfield Rus Peet Binaelt Chicago Mulowkis Viel Curry Coutu Ossal Amid Lluskete Xeon Nquur

Negro Workers Meet To Be Held At Nebraska Street

An announcement states that Negro workers will hold a meeting at Jruwere Ws, JOL1 2 Nebraska street Thursday under the auspices of the Unity League of nw Antoni. Speakers will include white and Negro participants.

Negre Jruwere Nebraska Street

Mortuary Request to Be Read Again In City Meeting

A notice from officials outlines readings for the estate of William F Y Schnell tied to an undertaker business at 20 Elm Street. City council and Commissioner Phil Weigh announce readings Wednesday to allow a hearing for interested parties. Readings will be held in Wichita where an event involving Dr M P Gieasn and Wilt Nerih Previda street is noted.

William FY. Schnell Elm Street Actic Vity Council Maniay Phil Weigh Iy Tratests Lip Sai Conventhin M. P. Gieasn Nerih Previda Wichita Balle

After Indians Had Murdered Several Men Lafitte Organized An Expedition

Captain Lafitte formed a new expedition after reports of Indian killings, mobilizing forces and resources to pursue vengeance and establish control. The move aimed to retaliate, restore authority, and secure territorial influence amid ongoing conflicts.

Lafitte

Children Examined At Local School Clinic Opening

An extensive health inspection of 500 enrolled children at the school reveals urgent need for a clinic. A health team led by Mrs Tames and Mrs Tuttelins will open a clinic at 1 o clock Thursday featuring eye and throat specialists, a dentist, nurse, and other staff.

Mansive Dan Et Tuttelins Tell W. M. Water Kinbees Wits M- Tones Mutae Tames

Sleuths Recover Office Equipment From Theft Case

Detectives recovered office gear including a Vypewritene and other items valued at 200 dollars stolen from Ten Air Manufacturing at 603 Soleitnd Trent. W. W. Thompson and Iyill Marvel arrested Wednesday after officers raided an apartment near the factory offices.

Vypewritene Equipmert Falco Stohan Ten-air Manufacturing Company Soleitnd Trent Tantary 2 Detectton W. W. Thompson c Iyill Marvel Wednisday Adhizata Bunch Manuifactitingsenamans

Variety Program Set for Patients at For-E Sam Tous Lon

A variety program will be presented for Meath patients at Fort Sam Houston at 7 30 p m Wednesday under the direction of Miss Rovelyn Whesten. Performers include Ruth Yana Darla Kane Marsino Annee Mildred Smith and Trina Goeth with dance and instrumental acts by Mice Flacks and Christian Teast.

Dies for Bi Centenial Medal Prepared in San Antonio

Kilward Wseusinger, president of the committee of 100, announced plans for dies to mint a bi centennial medal marking the founding of the republic. The first thousand dies will be shipped next week, with thousands more for banks, newspapers, and department stores. One medal will sell for $1. Local officials and merchants join in fundraising efforts.

Kilward Wseusinger San Antonio Wornesdur T Meusinger Eoise Sins Adili Konata

Ten Days Leave for Tonvy of uleonce Class Dios

Leen grunted to Lieve Gol. Guy Kent at the inspector concerl's department Nearquadars Hizbth Corps acca.

Leen Lieve Gol Guy Kent Concerl Nearquadars Hizbth Corps Acca

Oklahoma voter letter critiques prison releases and impeachment talk

Glaremore Oklahoma resident writes January 16 about a new corrodor christening and 24 loners held. He argues against releasing prisoners, claims the governor overpays for government, and advocates strict jail policies. He condemns impeachment chatter as novelty and urges action on bonds.

Glahemore Okla Oklahoma Corerdor Larry

Fire department best in Texas records set in 1930

The 1930 fire department report shows San Antonio maintaining the lowest operating cost per fire department and saving policyholders about 240000 in the past year. It highlights eight years of strong fire protection, with per capita costs and staff counts for San Antonio Houston Dallas and Fort Worth, plus apparatus totals and recent efficiency gains.

Sam Agelonia Phil Wright Soo Aplan Fie Weng San Antoninas San Antonio Canas Sim Antoniolus Guy Wright Houston Fort Worle Wright Eyid Uiue Walthy Lu Houston Im Dollas Fort Worth Sears Antonio Dallas Lire Department Beaus San Aq

Fire Disrupts Classes Near Two Schools

Fire near a Creses affected two nearby schools causing disruption of classes as fire teams battled a blaze believed to have started in a home on Wintlow Street. Residents including Fred Krisch reported property damage while investigations traced the source to a nearby building as students sheltered alternate in the day.

Min Neacy Cres Fred Krisch Onene Rivers School Tolletl Arthur Treads Jupitor

Man Offers Milk Thief Proposition

Meloy offers to buy the thief an extra quart of milk daily in exchange for returning the milk stolen from Metter’s porch over the past three weeks. He says milk is needed for his coffee and he is tired of the daily cream.

Meloy

Baker Hotel Man to Speak at Club

Paul McSween manager of the Gunter Motel plans a regular meeting at the Knights of the Ravind Tabdlawl in San Antonio. He will discuss an upcoming community program and outline plans for a future event at the Baker Hotel venue.

Paul McSween Gunter Hinter Cmrpnration Apeak Fu Baye Vetela San Antoniat Uie Knighte Ravind Chureiday- Mise Rene Jouce Prigrara

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