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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

7

Lion Kills Girl in Circus Incident in Presn County

A wild mountain lion at a traveling circus attacked Viola Friesen, 9, near her family home in Presn. The animal, tied to a tether in the back yard, sprang and mauled her before owner Clark Goley killed the beast with a sledge hammer. Police charged Goley with negligent homicide.

Roantind Tittle Viola Friesen Mrr John Te. Friesen South Presn Clark Coley Aubrey Hopkins Albert Hausser Priesen Goley Viola Harry Sarah Clawn Coley

Food in the furl hunt drives human engine note

An obscure ad style fragment mentions a book for diabetes sufferers. It lists a mailing address at M. Hichartz, Inc. Dept. 200, S20 West 42nd Street, New York, implying a promotional item or medical aid. The text is garbled but centers on food and a diabetes product.

M. Hichartz

City Delays Trapping Deer After Young Animal Death

After a deer died following a fright fracture, city efforts to trap the remaining deer at the park are paused. The zoological board secretary said the deer will be fed at the chute for a week before attempting capture again as authorities seek to calm the animals before relocation to a game preserve in Huntsville.

Phiate F. A. Sullivan Zoological Board Huntsville

Solon Flay Relief Delay

Senator Caranas of Arkansas denounced delays in enacting the 46 million dollar federal relief appropriation. He charged the Red Cross relief in Arkansas averages 2 1/2 cents a meal and read appeals from constituents showing distress while the House delays action.

Washington I. C Red Cross Celief Arkansas Senate Caranas Lucifer Delay

Court Proceedings in Texas District Courts and Divorces

A garbled court notices summary lists cases from various Texas districts including divorce petitions, injunctions, and civil suits. Mentions defendants such as Eroil Becky, Kirkwood, Wharton, and W. E. Butlop with actions including contract disputes, injunctions, and debt suits. Also references murder case in Anglo Nuria and gaming and raffle violations with fines and penalties.

Great Fertilizer Beds Found in Mohave Desert

In the Mojave Desert a report from TE Kanner, an old-time miner, describes large beds of natural fertilizer found in the southeast San Tizardine County area. He says the fertilizer could be valuable to citrus fruit growers and orchardists and may break up hardpan soils that irrigation has cemented.

Bersice Los Angeles Mojave San Tizardine County TE. Kanner Kanner

Nuevo Laredo Opens First Paved Street

Valleyo January 24 Nuevo Laredo has opened its first paved thoroughfare Guerrero Street running south from the international bridge and connecting with the Nuevo Laredo Monterrey highway. A public dedication is planned for February and further paving projects are under way for other streets.

Valleyo Pti Nuevo Jaredo Guerrero Street Nuevo Taredo-Monterey Henertorih Monterey Nuevo Taredo

Man Is Hurt When Auto Turts Over at Fort Worth

W. F. Benson of Fort Worth received treatment at the Robert B. Gren hospital Saturday for bruises after his ear was damaged when his automobile toppled over on the Austin road. Thousands of people in San Antonio profit by using the classified column.

W. FH. Benson Fort Worth Tie Robert B. Gren Hospital Austin Yond San Antonio

Grain grading schools set in Texas and nearby areas

A series of three grain grading schools will be conducted in Seguin New Braunfels and Port All on February 6 the sessions will feature instructors from the Federal Grain Inspection Service and representatives from Texas A and M College and other agencies. Lectures will cover grain grading inspection exhibits and laboratory equipment with instruction starting at 10 am.

Anil Denlerg Fedeent Graiis Gead Seguin New Trauntels Pontiall J. B. Slantoey Ann Antonio Iny Exchange Saturniny Federal Grain Supervision and Inspection Service U. S. Department of Agriculture Ei. L Morrin Kansas City C. W. Griffin Fork Worth J. F. Shanley San Antonio A. R. Reppert Texas A. Oy M_college B.A. Miller Ihgaame School So. m

Black suspect in sheriff's death shot escaping jail

In TYVOYRUS Ohio 24 TES in Tails, one of several Black detainees held in the slaying of Sheriff George Davenport was struck while attempting to flee through a jail window. Railroad Detective D Te Woods fired as he leaped through the pane, fatally wounding the suspect.

Tyvoyrus Ohio Sher Mee George Davenport D. Te. Woods

Scouts to Exhibit Skills at City Anniversary Night

Thirty five Boy Scout subjects will demonstrate a range of skills during a February 14 exhibition at the municipal auditorium. Displays include architecture, pottery, textiles, wood working, leathercraft, first aid, plumbing, basketry, carpentry, printing, surveying, radio, aviation, taxidermy, poultry keeping and seamanship with more than fifteen troops participating. Demonstrations on the auditorium stage will be led by a team of scout officials and local leaders.

Mog A. Bryan He Fonder Carleton Hookbimling J. Dinter Camping George Pateherntek William. MoeTutosh Otis Farnsworth Catt Witchell G. Ochses Charles Raidus Volmgceen W. C. Clere W. Hite, CO. Walter AL White Magh Sats Aviation Carl A. Bryne Moriee Loring Yo L Shereina of Comfort Lil Kifer Jina Frank Brothers Onsenfetlenyeng Franck Hovell Alfred Pritsch Richmond Gun Crown George ‘War

Poll Tax Total in Bexar Reported Near 18000

Maury Maverick reported that nearly 18 000 poll taxes were paid in Bexar County on Saturday afternoon. He cited the year’s total around 53 000 and warned against overstatement of the current year’s payments.

Bexar Maury Maverick

Sullivan Named Superintendent of L A Zoo Operation

Sullivan receives formal appointment to oversee Los Angeles City Zoo operations after acting as director in recent period. The move consolidates leadership for animal care, staffing, and exhibit management with focus on expanding the zoo’s service and public appeal.

Sullivan L.A. Zoo Goa

Christian Foundation Training school enrollment planned

More than 400 are expected to enroll in Christian Foundation Training school of the West at Travis Park Methodist Church. Rev. Ollie Nail says the opening session is at 2 p.m. Classes continue at 7:30 p.m. each evening through Friday. Courses open to all denominations with fees.

Christan Faluention We Travis Park Methodist Church Olly Wy Nail

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