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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

35

Army to discard Teal Pues biplane trainers in phased shutdown

The Air Corps will retire the Teal Pues trainer from Bel lfield training as new BT Douglas aircraft arrive for ongoing courses. Only a few Maine course students remain, with planes moved to the new type as training phases finish. The DHAB era planes, linked to World War I designs, will be removed from service.

Bellyfield Waviland Miliary Airglene Secrico Ita William Mitchell Air Corps Maine Brooksfield Atrofce Air Corpu Nara Veletao Torufieda United States Army Mitchell Cangorong Diane de Havilands Afr Corps Afr

Exchange Club to Hear Address by E. T. Laubscher

The Exchange Club will hear E. T. Laubscher speak at the St Anthony hotel next Thursday. P.3. Taiens says the program features a Made In Terra breakfast with state foods. Walter Blinten, pilot of the NG dirt airplane, was noted as a speaker at the Thursday meeting.

A. Exchange Club E. T. Laubscher T. Tauhecher Tkn Chatter Canm- Werte Fuchange Club Thornday St. Anthony Hotel P.3. Taiens Leica Sail Thuresiay T. & M. Bowers

Seguin Farmers at Loan Meeting Reported at County Court House

Seguin January meeting of the National Farm Joan resecret drew farmers from across the county in the courthouse. Elected officers include Herman Heitnegel president Debagy Sr Free president T A Ernst secretary treasurer O L Brautzenterger, Moltz J J Howell and G A Springs directors. Loans totaling $900,000 were approved for 248 farmers at a low interest rate, per H A Henat secretary-treasurer.

Seguin National Farm Joan Resecret Court House Herman Heitnegel Debagy Sr T. A. Ernst Secrotary Treasuree O. L. Brautzenterger F Moltz J. J. Howell G. A. Springs H. A. Henat Necretars-Trensurer

Officers of Seguin Bank Are Elected

Seguin Bank announces the election of officers for the current term. George Vinga is president, William Mleinmrsee vicepresident, St. Fy Draeger carbler, Fucene Koepe and Boward Eller assistants, Hilmar Trehoone bookkeeper, with directors including George Mazn B.D. Vauce H. F. Dirneger and others.

Brgain Anh George Vinga William Mleinmrsee

Valley Experiment Farm Seeks Ponds EDINBURG

In Edinburg on January 2, increased federal support is sought for the lower Rio Grande valley experiment station at Weslaegarn. Terry Hudginn of the Falinburg chamber of commerce notes the push, aiming to boost the region’s agricultural research and development programs.

Bank Elects Officers in Edinburg Transcribed

Officials of the American State Bark and Trust Company were re elected yesterday after a meeting with the board of directors. The officers are We WW Collier Adent C. Jones cashier Bareey and Dixas assistant cashier.

Bank Edinburg Pdinauro Tene Jen

Re-Elects A Bank Heads Officers Re-Elected

MI officers and directors of the First State Bank of San Antonio were re-elected for 1931. FE Mammon president FL Bluth vice president Branton Smith later elected. Members Alice Bowt and WLR Dickey noted. Bank paid 30 percent dividend, added to surplus to 200M, capital stock up to 25,000, deposits risen from 40,000 to over 300,000 in eight years.

San Antonio Teye Mammon FL Bluth Branton Is. Smith Mra Alice Wott Wlr Dickey Smith Sears

Kendall County to Vote on 185000 Road Bond Issue

Kendall County will ask voters in February to approve 185000 in highway bonds. The bonds would be matched by federal and state funds to construct Kerrville and Fredericksburg area roads. County commissioners acted after support from local laborers and city leaders.

Kendall County NOLEN Texay Rem Ionisainers Kerrville Pradersicksburg Commissionera Upar Golera Comfort Waring, Welfare

Lucchese to Lead St Marys Alumni Assembly

Lucchese named president of St Marys University alumni association. Other officers include Alfred H. Rabe honorary vice president Thatcher Inline Keeychel honorary vice president Tinek Mo Cormick treasurer Pred Votlmer secretary Ernest Fabs secretary Sam Tinthwell and Genn Seng as directors.

Lucchese St. Mary’s Joe Tyrrhese Bop T He Antlinr St. Mary's Vere Alfret H. Rabe Honnrars Peenitral Thatcher Inline Keeychel Tinek Cormick Treat Rise Pred Votlmer Net Flee Thick Dillinger Yee Fd Murda Glee Ernest Fabs Tne C. Nelson Irenattor Sam Tinthwell Ten Sehwegmann Genn Seng

Cotton ginner totals for 1040 crop announced by census

Census Bureau reports the 1040 cotton crop ginnings through January 16 total 14,592,104 running bales including 61,904 round bales, with yearly comparisons and stateByState tallies showing Alabama through Texas and other regions. Ginnings by state through January 10 list Alabama 1,438,010 Arkansas 885,?66 California 280,610 Georgia 1,560,283 Mississippi 1,430,182 Texas 3,853,293 North Carolina 760,110 Oklahoma 853,521 South Carolina 808,907 Virginia 41,085 and others.

Washington D. G. San Baureau Alabama Arkinsas North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessen Shtanl Pexasx Virginia CIA

Cadet Rifle Teams Prep for El Paso Match

Four Brackenridge High cadets and three Sun Avenue High cadets were chosen to face El Paso High in a rifle match Saturday January 41. Teams and cities will shoot at designated targets for comparison. San Antonio public schools director Lieut Col Tar Adams notes the event.

Brackenridge High Sehool Sun Aven High el Paso High Tare Adams Tilifars Renoy Ang Factins San Antonio Thunder High School

Mrs Lyde Moses Buried at Luling Texas

Moses 74 died at home. Funeral held at city cemetery. Survived by husband Mike Lyne Moses two daughters two sons one on her, toe Moses, and many grandchildren. A large circle of relatives mourns her passing.

Lyde Moses Luling Kuling Texas Mike Lyne Moses Cemeteer Bex Hlt Medes Toe Moses

San Antonio Dinner Highlights AAUW Fellowship Drive

National AAUW vice president F G Atkinson spoke at the San Antonio branch dinner honoring Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs. Atkinson during a state tour to promote the fellowship fund. The event, chaired by Mrs. J H Savage, outlined the organization’s 30 year history and goals to expand 25 fellowships annually, with 25 branches urged to participate.

F. G. Atkinson National First American Association of University Women Wau San Antonio Oc Mogee Afry. Atkinson Charles Wyatt Amarillo Atate Savace Joanie Baskin Antonio Atkin Ron Association Along Educations Atkinson National Morning of American Association of University Women Beldi Washington Crusade Sear

Nueces County to Name Judge by Commission Ballot

Nueces County Commissioners plan to select a judge for the vacant post. The court met to consider applications but deadlocked over Wy Sharp and B G Moffett after two votes. Names mentioned include A H Nun F Nay L Garnett W W Sharp B Moffett and M D Brown with a decision expected after further discussion.

Nueces County Corpus Christi Tess Nueces Tounts Net Benton Juice al Nurces Iton Baaturta Wien Wy Sharp B. G. Moffett Sig Wee A. HL Nun F. Nay L. Garnett W. W. Sharp B . Moffett M. D Brown

New Leader for Gulf Scout Council Named

Felix Tobba of Alice hints at becoming president of the Gulf Scout Council, succeeding J. Gross who retires. Hobbs celebrates retiring officers, including Grose and Dr. Harry G. Ileanes, finance campaign chairman, with installations planned for Monday night.

Dan Felix Tobba Alice Hint Bre Gulf Council of Boy Scouts J. Gross Pregiment Hobbs

Yoakum Citizens Seek Alderman Form Change Election

A petition with many signatures circulates in Yoakum requesting an election to switch City Government from commission to alderman form. The plan, once signatures are certified, goes to the board of commissioners for action.

Yoakum Lexas Jay Eli Ram Missioners

Park Name Change Announced by Recreation Board

Hob Duss superintendent of recreation announced that Mitten Park has been renamed San Jacinto Park Hob Duss said the change took place at a recreation council meeting at 4 pm Thursday Attending officials included Mayor Chambers Park Commissioner Jaro Mubiola Roger Stoker and others The move follows a prior temporary name change from Millman Park to Beat Side Park and the council recently added 100 percent to its membership

San Jecialo Pare Hob Duss Priday Recreation Council M. Chambers Jaro Mubiola Roger Stoker ethair= ton City Recreation Board Millman Park Side Park

Funeral Services Held for Priest

Funeral services for Father Gourmolen, 03, Catholic priest of the Meresdrs district, who died from injuries sustained in an automobile crash on Monday. Leiwine of the Corpus Christi diocese presided, with a large attendance of Catholic clerics from the surrounding area.

Mercedes Wezey van

Advertising Push Aids Mohair At National Meeting

ROCKPARKINGS Texas January 2. A national advertising campaign to popularize mohair is urged at the National Wool Marketing corporation. The proposal was adopted at the annual meeting of the American Angora Goat Breeders association. Fred Barwood was re elected president.

Rockapkings Texas National Wool Marketing Corporation Fred Barwood

Douna Nursery Sold for 40000 Dollars

A sale transfers ownership of Douna Nursery from Till Millker to Le Ler and Tom Terkins for 40000. The purchase includes a five acre lot with a house, irrigation, and the nursery stock on hand valued at over 10 dollars in excess of estimates.

Toma Till Millker Th le Ler Tom Terkins

Plans Told For Main Avenue High School Conversion

Fort Bam Howton area students will transfer to Brackenridge or the new Spanish Acres school as Main Avenue undergoes a summer renovation. The building will host academic courses while the rest of the site shifts to vocational studies. A three story remodel is funded by $145,000 in past coal bond money.

Avenu High School GOO Tuomas RB Fort Bam Howton Sil Brackeness High School Brackenridge Bpanish Acres Thomas Jefferson Manin Avenue Portwood Yard Main Avenue Acoal Nalh Avenue Portsroad

Del Rio Man Is Named to Head Boy Scout Body

Del Rio man is named to lead the Southwest Texas Boy Scouts of America at the annual executive meeting in Sabinal. The list of officers includes vice president and leadership training, finance, health and safety, and numerous community volunteers from Del Rio, Uvalde, Crystal City, Rock Springs, Asherton, and surrounding areas.

del Rio Uvalde Tezes Jao Fawerit del Hin Southwest Boy Scouts of America Sabina Tueslar UL Meser Engio Pars W- X. Saathoff Honda Rice Prrallent q@lucational publicits

Promoted at Mark Dwain Junior School Ceremony

At Mark Dwain Junior School, 113 certificates of promotion were awarded to students. J A Cook presented the certificates, Tod Ta Vrade gave a class gift, and a piano solo was performed by Jeanette Haeber. School officers and a long list of staff attended the ceremony.

Locaeet Sapler Ehehl Clancy Mark ‘Dwain J. A. Cook Gelaelpal Tod Ta Vrade Arehe Atucent Jeanette Haeber Olticera Mark Teratn Cles Bobin Prade Flore Harrie Buritschell Mildred Carter Gene Carlon William Hte Walleh Carl Colling Millou Coling Louise Darin Ruth Evelyn Dennison Billy Dewees Ana Donnell Helen Drake David Echols James Ehrenberg Harry Evans Jatir Hyres Merry Frazer Edward ‘Gamearil Beatrice Gbtster Dilly Gage George Gonzales Dorothy Kardos Mars Keater Blase Valutt Laurine Jambeecht Bob Li Prade Roy Taslic Witton Lewis John Juocke Macy Sulin Loughbor+ough Oren Luke Louis Tyking Bachata Mae Quellep Thelma Maddion Dornnhy Mrrliner Tharbars Afatheene Dick Mines Marion McAnelly Norman McC

Cornerstone Laid for Rural School in Kingsville Tex

Cornerstone of the new $14,000 rural school house southeast of Kingsville won today. Ded Shipner president of the Ter-Mex institute was principal speaker. Others on the program included J D Bramlette superintendent of Kingsville public schools Dr HR Drepry of the Texas College of Arts and Industries and Rev MD Council of the Kingsville Methodist church.

Kingsville Tex Kingaville Ded W- Shipner Ter-Mex Institute J. D. Bramlette Kingsville Public Schools HR. G. Drepry Texan College of Arts and Industries M.D. Council The Kingarists Methodist Church

Richter Elected by Degree Club

Olle Richter was elected resident of the Degree club of Macy's University. Other officers are Jebmy Tym hucco vice president Ray Neumane reagurer and Miss Florence Bainy secretary. A committee to draft a new constitution includes Briother Tohn Binck the Rev H C Jones and RF Caldwell.

Olle Richter Macy's Universily Jebmy Tym Hucco Ray Neumanereagurer Florence Bainy Briother Tohn Binck H. C. Jones RF. B. Caldwell

Hidalgo Justice Tangled Unraveled

Hidalgo county scene in MerceLoa Texas where T. Fikes, appointed by county commissioners in December, refused to vacate as We Dk Lecker was appointed, prompting ouster and sheriff's department action under county authority. Names and dates are partial due to damaged OCR.

Merceloa Texas Jay Hedalgo County Merneion T. Ty Eikes Fikes Rommlesionars Commissidera We Dk Lecker

Victoria County Gets Road Patrol

Victoria county receives state highway patrol oversight following a series of accidents. Two patrol members are assigned to Victoria county and a motorcycle with sidecar will be used to improve response and safety at road incidents.

Victoria County Vivianis Lexan Ha State Highway Patrol Thi

Pearsall Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Two Hurt

A Pearsall incident left two people dead and two injured after a confrontation on a ranch road near Herr Thurndas. Authorities report Basques was killed following a dispute after wounding Mrs. Morales, with no arrests at this time. Investigation continues into the suspected catalyst and vehicle purchase details.

Prausall Lexar Jen Gregoria Basques Leanstren Morales Moe. Morales Glight Herr Thurndas Basqnee Mortra

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