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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1931

Page

3

Inauguration Plans for Governor Sterling in Austin

Austin braces for an elaborate inauguration with 1200 seats, a capitol platform, and a planned ball at the University of Texas gym. Weather will decide outdoor or indoor events as Governor-elect Sterling and Lieutenant Governor-elect Witt prepare to take oaths. A special security detail and public-transport controls are planned while prominent figures from Texas politics gather for the ceremony.

Austin Hoss Sterling Edgar Witt Senate Austin Mondlay Walter Woodul Houston George Purl Dalian House of Representatives Purl H. L. Robertson Bational Guard Alate Lightay Patrot Chic Lb. G. Phares Capitol Uni Ubieven San Antonio Housan Dallas New Orleans Eltica Curaton 10 G. AM. Guceton Supreme Court Offies Cuslow Sam Nouston Sterling Aunt Witt Sn Secon Dan Moody Fareell Warry Miller Bred Minor Statem Carl Hardin Senate Chamber Governor Mealy University of ‘Texas Aggieland of A. and M. College Ligon Smith Unisersity Laynehiorn Dan Mooi Sterling Wll Tovernor Mandy Cecortine Mrz

Three Children Burned to Death in Idaho Home Fire

In Twin Falls Wake Inn a gasoline stove exploded trapping a family. Pailey Brown aged 2 Virginia Brown and Vergil Brown aged 2 died from burns. Their mother suffered severe injuries while rescuing 10 month old Truth Brown who died or may die. authorities report a tragic blaze and surviving relatives.

Twin Falls Wake Inn Pailey Brown Virginia Vergil Brown

Towans in Valley Organize Society

McAllen Texas January 17 seventy nine farmer towans and valley visitors from that state met at the chamber of commerce building and organized a club to be known as the Rio Grande Valley Association. Officers named include O R Osborn president Irene Knudson vice president WT Rhoades second vice president J M W Sloane Clint Finch directors W T L Jockson treasurer Ruth Clark secretary.

Mcallen Texas Ruth Clark

Hermann Sons Lodge Installs New Officers and Gift

Robert F. Uhr was installed as president of Siemering lodge No. 42, Order of Hermann Sons. New officers include Louis Miences vice president Karl Fluins dorff corresponding secretary Henry Fo Wosnig financial secretary and sick committee, William Gaslinger treasurer Erich Skolant Gustav Fritsel Dave Menk trustees Otto Zoller Arthur Beel Robert Wietsel finance committee Frank Oeding guide Caesius Fritsch inner guard Otto Gricksch outer guard A C Nacello musselin and Paul W Lisle orian Honey Wosnig. A gift was presented to retiring president Albert Kurhel.

Robert F. Uhr Siemering Order of Hermann Sons Louis Miences Karl Fluinsdorff Henry Fo Wosnig Financin Willian Gaslinger Erich Skolant Gustav Fritsel Dave Menk Otto Zoller Arthur Bee Robert Wietsel Frank Oeding Caeu

Band of Mexico Plays in McAllen

The national band No. 4 of Mexico, a renowned international musical organization led by Jerrey, performed in McAllen on Wednesday as part of a polo tournament event between Mexico and the United States.

Band of Mexico McAllen Texas San Mexico Jerrey i Musical Organization Af International Repute Salley United States

Showdown Sought on Muscle Shoals in Garner Bill

Washington Jan. 17 Discharge of house conferees on Muscle Shoals and the immediate calming of new committee to seek mercement on the Norris bill for government operation of the Muscle Shoals power site as demanded it is resolution introduced in the house today by Representative Garner of Texas Democratic leader Their senate and house conferees are deadlocked over the legislation and Garner's proposal was designed to cause a new DH T in the house.

Washington, D. C House Garner Texas Senate

McAllen Hosts Western Union Valley Workers Banquet

In McAllen Texas on January 17 Western Union employees and officials from Valley units gathered at a Reynosa event. Station XED provided a 15 minute revuer from 7 to 7 15 for the banquet program and Mrs TD Geren honored Newcomb Carlton president of Western Union with a piano number The Eyes of Texts Are Upon You.

McAllen W.U Valley Workers Texas McAllen Association of Western Union Valey Western Union Reynosa Saturnas XED Progrem Mra TD BR. Geren McAlow Newcombe Carlton

Orphans to Get Movies in Texas Welfare Effort

Orphans in Texas will soon view new motion pictures funded by Mrs. J. K Deretta of San Antonio with support from Judge J. J. Strickland and the Publix theaters of Morag. The Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs backs the project to donate films to orphanages without charges, asking interested homes to contact Dan C. G. Douglas of the Dallas film board at 2000 1-2 Jacksonstreet, Dallas, Texas.

Texas J. K Deretta San Antonio Texas Federation of Wonden's Clubs Dan CG. Douglas Dallas Film Board of Trme Jacksonetree Toallae Terns

San Marcos Wool Men at Barbecue

Kruez Joral wool and mohair buyer hosted a barbecue dinner for wool and mohair producers from Cedar Valle, Driving Springs, Kyle, Wimberly, Johnson City, Austin, Luling and other points in this Texas region.

San Mancos Kruez Joral Cedar Vales Driving Springs Kyle Bude Wimberly Delftwoo Hianco Johnson City Austin Luling

Group to Pige Play Casts For February Productions

Selection of casts and committee appointments for February plays in San Antonio Ligthe theater will be completed at a workshop Monday night at the municipal auditorium. Three one act plays will be given, Winter Spoils by Mrs A Couch and directed by Mildred Jenkins, The Dreamy Kid by Eugene O Neil directed by Berry Kroeger, and another piece directed per Mary Doree. J Frank Davis, local author, will address the workshop on February 2 on play writing.

San Antonio Municipal Auditorium Bern J. Frank Davis

Rast to Preach on Jesus Bread of Life at St Paula

The Rev. Alfred O. Rast of St Paula Lutheran church will preach a sermon titled Jesus the Bread of Life on Sunday morning. The service and Bible classes will be discussed as part of morning activities at the church.

Woman Scorned Sparks First City Case Heard

In Taberal Gerrice, OUIGAGO, January 17, a scorned woman triggered the first appetite case of alleged graft and bribery in a probe of city racketeering involving police and politicians. Sergeant Jack Nordigan faces arrest on bribery charges tied to a 1500 promotion payoff from gangster Jack Zuli, who was slain. evidence goes to the grand jury Monday.

Taberal Gerrice Qa Reault Jack Nordigan Jack Zuli Alice

Pioneer Woman of Luling Dies After Illness

Luling Texas January 17 Mrs W G Jackson a pioneer resident of Luling died at her home following an illness of more than a year. Funeral services will be at Luling City Cemetery conducted by Rev J J Strickland pastor of the Baptist church. She is survived by two sons and two daughters including TL Jackson of Tremansville A B Jackson and Mrs P K all of Luling and Mrs G O Pierre.

Luling Loling Texas W.G. Iackson Tauling Aoone Luling City Cemetery J. J. Strickland The Baptist Church Jackson Trawnsville A. B. Jockaon Go, Pierre P. K

Ford Primes, Are Reduced Ford Priges, Are Reduced

Detroit Michigan January 17 1925 An Edison Ford announcement reports a reduction on all Ford cars amid the Detroit Auto Show a 22 million exhibit The auto industry outlook was revised upward by Ford Motor Company president.

Detroit Mich Efisel H. Ford Ford Motor Company

Eye examination offer for pain and vision help

Dr J J Osborn Ontario 51a Moore Hidg advertises free eye examination without charge to show the exact condition of your eyes and why it causes pain. Call Travis 3505 for an appointment.

J. J. Osborn Moore Travis

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