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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1931

Page

2

Unusual First Lady Mrs Sterling Moves in Governor’s Circle

Mrs. Sterling, wife of the governor, speaks candidly about her role, duties, and duty to the public. She appears as a plain, practical figure, favoring simplicity and openness, while planning to remain active in social duties and supporting her husband’s administration.

Yhin Holy Sterling Fleet Indica Nowersiday Governor's Pension Sterling Misa Norma Winslow Wheeler West Mismere Tutabe Park Rovermur Jong R. Miiher Rome Texar Mataion Sores Roverhory Hee Horn Partherahve Ww & O Skeeling Chambers County Bern Maude Gage Hamilton Norma Sterling Texas Ross Sterling Inau

City Board Votes Money in Annual Session

The city commission held its weekly meeting Monday approving numerous appropriations. Items include 1,05045 to pay merchants, 348.52 for election expenses, 825.10 to cover January to May operations, 000 for interns in improvement districts, 135 for engineering services on the new lite ark lowers, SIU for paving and adher to building projects, and a 30,000 transfer to equalize bank balances by moving funds from a local bank to Atari National Bank.

Mayrolis de W. Beretty SIU B.A. Lueb Ner Toymirs Pransfer Atari National Bank

Corporation Fine Remitted After Prize Story Told

A. Mariano faced a drunkenness charge in Corporation court and was jailed for a 33 fine. He pleaded for relief, telling the judge that his mate is a child in an alley and no one feeds them, and that he is the sole support of his aging mother and an ailing sister. The judge granted him freedom after the tale.

A. Mariano Anilli Tansey A. T. Mal Ile Monary Dhild Saher

Mrs Sterling Keeps Housework Amid Texas Oil Ties

Mrs Sterling continues to manage her household while involved in Texas oil affairs. The note mentions her activities with afghans and hooked rugs and rookies, indicating ongoing domestic work alongside public or political ties.

Texas Sterling

Rail Purchase Plan Opposed by Hearings and Analysts

The proposed stock control of the western railroad by the Southern Party was condemned as an elaborate minor operation. A brief to the Interstate Commerce Commission argued it would bypass consolidation rules and realign established transportation routes, raising concerns about broader economic impacts.

Wasitington D. Ci. Don INS St. Toute Commission Consolidation PLC Tous

Daly 20 Cent Diet Found Practical

Washington January 2 report on a week long trial by Washington Missionary College home economics class students living on a two cent per day diet. The eight girls follow a low cost meal plan to demonstrate thrift and nutrition.

Carrerwal Washington, D. C Washington Porfer Bell Woyevsk Fur Fuul

Aged Millionaire and Young Bride Evade Searchers

In St Louis on June 26 a wealthy 70-year-old mill owner and his 30-year-old wife, Grace Alten Pish Paling Thomasson, fled a Kansas City hotel after a contentious divorce lawsuit. Attorneys clash over a remarriage agreement.

ST. Louis W. Thomasson Aml Grace Caroline Alten Pish Paling Mayhout Thomasson Tor Thomasson Waterlon

Pretty Girl About to Wed Her Prince

Stockholm Inn report details a poetic girl from Sweden set to marry Prince Sinnert, grandson of King Gustave. The bride is described as connected to a prominent industrialist family from Stockholm with Datel descent.

Stockholm Tran Sweden Pei Trince Sinnert Gustave Con Tenhares William Anris Nixsand Stoesholm

Auto Mishaps Put Five in Hospital

Five people were hurt in a collision on 8700 block of Sinoth Wdze0ebrest near Ashong Temes. Victims include Robert JB Green, Jimmie Wilfers, Minny Red Taimet, Varnon Milner, and an unnamed 18 year old, all hospitalized with injuries.

Robert JB. Green Minny Red Taimet Varnon Milner Givens Avenue Jimmie Wilfers Anons Aseniin Sinoth Ashong Temes Crelee Fanurel

Drought Devastation Across Ark with Relief Efforts Under Way

A stark report from Arkansas shows widespread drought impact in the eastern drought region. Images depict families with wagons and belongings, Red Cross relief distributed food and salt, while shortages push officials to ration meat and wheat. Rabbits flourish as residents endure harsh conditions and rising crime in urban centers. A woman, Mrs Store Pinte, is noted as a sharp shooter near police headquarters scoring high in marksman tests.

Arka Inte Dronsht Meir Red Cross York Res Cross

Edwards, former governor, dies by apparent self harm

Rex City reports the death of Edwards, ex-cantor and former Wisconsin governor, who died by a gunshot to the left temple in his apartment. Police and medical examiner began examinations, while the real estate classifieds urge readers to rent and buy property.

Rex City Noh Tan Knnwandl Edwards Eantor Wierecs Pole Crome Aneili Edward I New Jersey Jersey City

Allred Desires Britons From Counties Statement

Attorney General James Y Allred announced the department should hereafter handle county and district matters with a brief and detailed statement of investigations before a decision. Alfred gait said the department faced county attorneys over the state about a game played on a table or structure under pool bail lawn. He believed a letter from A D Bishop classified a game called marylette as falling under the pool statute, which stood against the attorney general's department. The fervor opinion was withdrawn.

Atsten Dan James Y. Allired Mtterness Alfred Gait Tip A.D. Bishop Attorney General's Department

Hoover to Hire Aid of Coolidge

Oscar Salbert, once military aide to Calvin Coolidge, is mentioned as a potential hire for President Hoover. The report notes that George Akerson will resign on February 2, signaling a forthcoming staff change at the White House.

Hoover Coolidge Weragh Wasitington Oscar Salbert Calvin Coolidge George Akerson

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