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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1931
Page
21
A 1920s banquet at the YMCA had employers instruct stenographers and office workers to park gum cosmetics and a powder puff before work. Panels urged not to sing recite or gossip and to maintain decorum with proper spelling and quiet typing.
Pricing dispatch reports the United States proposing a silver loan to China amounting to 207 000 owners of silver repayable over 60 years. President Yuan of the Republic is said to support the plan, with loan proceeds earmarked for industrial construction and mine development.
The Rev. William 31, a former Baptist evangelist, will address a missionary conference in Fort Worth on February 25 and 26. He has accepted invitations to speak at revival meetings in Chustan and Albany and will visit several other locations.
Two girls were added to the guest list at the party hosted by representatives from Amphie Springs and el Ibo counties. Alta Marie Stenieman daughter of Representative George Stephens and Mary Terrell daughter of Representative Torney Trees were included in the reception entourage.
A dawn break in North Texas left a bank robbed of 2500 dollars after a lone intruder forced a teller to open the vault. Police search the area for the suspect described as a man in a dark coat with a hat while no injuries are reported.
Insurance officials highlighted thrift and life insurance during Thrift Week. Sponsors from 49 national organizations join efforts to stress the value of life policies and financial planning amid wartime worries.
Fort Mohoan Colo authorities report the body of a 28 year old teacher found near the Fort Mohoan memory. Police say little about the death as details remain unclear and investigators continue work at the scene.
The Junin school plans a graduation drama titled Thaman Netcon with students performing in the ceremony. Principal TL noted the event highlights student creativity and the school's artistic program for the graduation exercises.
Moscow dispatch reports the Soviet newspapers mocked American Congressman Flamvittan Tish Jr in editorials denouncing his report to the US Congress on the denouncement of Communist activity in the country.
Two military airmen died near Riwalpur when their aircraft struck an eagle at about 500 feet. One crew member failed to deploy a parachute and perished. the other was killed in the crash.
At a January 16 meeting of the Tore Vandoobl No 228, American Legion, members urged the government to cash veterans adjusted service certificates now. The action praised by San Antonio press and directed the Post to write Rep. Weselt Pabnoy and Senators Tom Connally Morris Sheppard for immediate payment.
The body of Miss Comora F Moon who fired Motilaz at her brother A T Manon in Fort Worth is sent to Omaha for burial. Her surviving relatives include her stepmother Mrs M J Moon of Fort Worth and sisters Miss Moon of San Antonio and Miss Goldie Sipoa of Fort Worth.
Demvem Tan, 80, reported as the oldest past grand master at the Masonic Lodge in the United States, died after an elevator incident at a hotel. Charle Withrow, 01, noted as high Mason, was present. Police report unclear details about the bolt typed from a hotel elevator, with hotel staff involved.
The Aptintakelwh will celebrate Insurance Day at its weekly noon meeting at St. Ane thang Intel. Florence Saxon will veglertals the club as chalerom of the progenit.
Mrs Tolph Gibl was named temporary chairman of the newly formed Bau anion Layground and Liverentioa council for three years. Job [tnss, city superintendent of recreation, joined the executive board. Judge A. Couter presides over Nan Anleata Recreasion association. Mary Wsoit appointed to the band. A constitution and by laws draft were discussed at a 2 o'clock Sunday gathering.
Wilton Foneen of San Antonio dies at home locally aged long life in area. Funeral at Milton Teudeig Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 PM. Rev J Ty Taylor to officiate. Survived by widow Lola D Wilton four children and twelve grandchildren. other relatives listed.
Local obituary note for George C Baldus a native of San Antonio plumber and union member with service details and listed survivors including daughter Mee Tayit and Newey Viale Neves. Funeral arrangements at Porter Loring mortuary to follow at Mission Park after 2 pm Wednesday.
Fragmented text describes Einstein and relativity with Mount Wilson figures like St John and Adams. It chronicles scientific shifts from Copernicus to Newton, Kepler, and Einstein, noting proofs of relativity by St John and Mount Wilson Observatory. The piece hints at ongoing discussions and Einstein’s visit.
Edward Groscon Polley longtime Texas rancher and former Pal Ley homestead owner died in Southern California after a heart attack. He managed the Val Cattle Company's Sons Rows ranch and was born at Sutherland Springs fifty years ago. He is survived by his widow Mrs Low Channon Polley and three children Mrs H R Sutch John and Toure Polley of Texas.
City building inspector Charlen Fincham announced that prosecutions for open fruit stands will not proceed as season ends. Commissioner Phil Wright had ordered stands torn down for fire and zoning violations, but owners have promised to dismantle before.
Alfred Carl Tlatt es of Des Moines Iowa is announced as principal speaker for a Lions club meeting at the Plaza Hotel. M Riley Wyatt and Martin J. Aenoh will preside, Charenton Smith of Whahiba Inn DC to arrange for Mr Holtea and the Rev Restona to attend.
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