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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
5
Two workers were killed and several others seriously injured in a blast at the Littenberger Vons factory near Vienna. Rescue teams searched for two missing workers as investigations began into the cause of the explosion.
Ad promotes quick relief from eczema and itching using a topical preparation. Claims to numb and heal inflamed tissue with single use, offering a money back guarantee if it fails. Available at drugstores nationwide.
Nathan Adams president of First National Bank of Dallas will be principal speaker at the chamber of commerce annual meeting on January 22 with about 1000 expected attendees. Officers to be installed and committee chairmen introduced followed by department reports for 1930 and a preview of 1931 program by E T Laubsther.
A damaged note signed by B B Bruscombe of San Pedro Avenue discusses food aid for the hungry in San Antonio. It contrasts Houston's aid and praises a white man for noble work at the head Stake, likening his actions to Christ feeding the poor. The text mentions employing unemployed and cooking programs.
Report indicates no further investigation will be conducted into the Monday lynching of Raymond Gunn, a black convict accused in the murder of Miss Belma Colter, a county schoolteacher. County prosecutor Virgil Nashburn suggested the lynching involved outsiders, while Sheriff Grave Engin noted no plans for more inquiry. Some local remarks reference distant sympathy for similar acts.
New Orleans January 13 report on facial reconstruction by Dr Gordon B New of Minnesota University at the American College of Surgeons meeting. Describes cartilage from ribs and cheekbone grafts to rebuild ears noses jaws and cheeks. The piece includes stray ad text about dancing and a local business listing.
Miss Percy Johnson of West Huisache avenue won first prize of 200 dollars with a report that the drive collected at least a quarter of a million pounds of paper. Herl Zucht on Encino avenue took 100 dollars for second, Tarrabell Laux of West Laurel street earned 50 dollars for third with 20 pounds of paper. Mis Macket Home led the effort for funds for the junior league clinic.
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