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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
12
French aviators Romi and Toak aim to break distance records in a new endurance flight. They plan to fly a route covering vast distances with official observers noting the progress and potential record times.
A dramatic ad touts a new remedy named Mectodene to curb severe coughs overnight. It claims menthol based internal use and a healing formula that clears congestion, loosens phlegm, and promises a full refund if not 100 percent better by morning. It urges readers to buy immediately from a distant distributor.
The Rush Chapel orchestra and pupils of Mrs S Lyday will entertain soldiers Saturday from 7 50 to 11 p m at the Armist T C A. The program opens with music from Walter E Rush directed ensemble and includes many students led by Mrs S Lodes. Boxing and wrestling bouts with games and refreshments will close the program.
The Athenian press appeals to Premier Venizelos asking for exemptions for Greeks in America from military service. It asserts that many could avoid conscription by paying a fee, warning Greece would lose three sums otherwise as wartime visitors reveal their homeland.
The Communist Youth congress, with 3 400 000 members, concluded a series of meetings today by adopting resolutions backing the Soviet Union and calling for continued solidarity and action.
In New York Frances Brown known as Peaches fights a $20,000 court fee request by her husband in a divorce case accusing improper conduct. Photographs and affidavits are used to illustrate alleged wealth while she is described as financially unsettled with a $230 monthly apartment and decorated rooms. Decision reserved as briefs are to be filed.
Chairmen for the Masonic reunion to be held at Scottish Rite cathedral on April 20 were announced, spanning from Brownsville to the Dallas area. Named leaders include Ross C. Bacricklow, W. E. Warne, Adams Spencer, Jesse Jones, St. O. Rass, Dr. M. A. Forbes, G. Iteberg, L. Pape, B. C. McNeill, J. I. Nichols, C. L. Howard, Wo EL Long, and Dick Hears.
Three Alamo Arce Council scouts Allan Bayfield Fred Slimp and Claud Bourland were promoted to Eagle at the council of honor at scout headquarters 2519 Treatway Eagle rank is the highest in scouting Bronze palms two gold palms one silver palm were awarded along with seventy one class badges star badges and six lifes in a training course certificates went to Dr Alfred Phitsch Rees Truesdale John Newton and Paul A Frick Deckor Phitsch also earned certificates in boys guidance and first aid
Mr and Mrs G G Flores observed their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday at the home of their son FN Flores 411 Cantonatrect with a family reunion. The couple ages 70 and 71 respectively and were married January 36 1881. Nine pledged children and two sons and their wives attended.
St. Mark's Parish house hosts a regular meeting at 8 p m Wednesday as the St. Mark's Players stage Where But In America directed by Miss Mavie Walking with cast including Mr Blaze Mike Watkins and C M Allen Patsy Ruth Sproul directs This Is So Sudden featuring Mrs Ewing Gillis Huth Dunnica Frances Gilmer Patsy Ruth Sproul and Eleanor Jobaron.
A US ambassador Culbertson flies south from Antago on a pioneering plane tour covering little known areas of southern Chile and the Patagonian region of Argentina. He seeks to gain knowledge of the country and neighboring Argentina for future collaboration and insight.
A bill authorizing the purchase of five acres of land at a cost of 100 dollars in Orange County New York as an addition to West Point Military Academy was sent to the House after passing the Senate. Introduced by Senator Reed of Pennsylvania, the land is needed for an artillery site.
Police raid targets dozen venues in Detroit amid a crackdown on illegal gambling and pit games. Authorities report multiple arrests and seizure of equipment as part of a broader effort to shut down unlawful gaming operations.
The Brady case nears completion as a state penitentiary expects to receive the murder convict for a three year term. Prison officials anticipate a clerical role for Judge Brady upon arrival after health checks, with Meade and his wife remaining at a local hotel.
London January 7. The aunt of King George, Princess Trentrice, previously injured by a broken arm, has developed an acute case of bronchitis as announced today.
Cohee will address the Lions Club at the May meeting. The program includes introductions by Mr. Stan Ford and Mr. Stanford, with a focus on the club’s new projects and community work.
Arthur Baird visits New Yar after a tour of Chirag Tetrat Mite maukee and Mistaile AY. The report notes allies Ligonolth and Antaris Tf you gonault with classification tools and mentions many cavalio men and women in Vacateh of work for sampann.
Public health advisory urges rest, fresh air, and prompt cold treatment with Vicks VapoRub. Apply to throat and chest, inhale steam, and use nightly to ease symptoms, protect sleep, and prevent progression to flu, especially for children kept home or in bed early.
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