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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

19

Ancient Maps of a Prove Correct by Maury Maverick Findings

Maury Maverick asserts that Agustus Fock created early drawings of San Antonio, pieced together into a 1836 view. The map allegedly shows river courses, city blocks, and parade drills near the army post, with New Braunfels and local lands outlined for sale. The effort aims to verify historic geography through hand drawn plates and photogenic likenesses.

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Veteran marks 20 years in Ninth Infantry unit

Master Sergeant Selinelian Ct. Finte tex of Servien company retires after thirty years of active service in the Army. A parade was planned in his honor at 4:45 pm. Family members and noncommissioned officers presented him with a wardrobe trunk and engraved items. Finte’s career included initial enlistment in Trent, Twelfth Army, transfers, and service in Company G before returning to the Ninth Infantry.

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85 Men Combine Records for 775 Years in Service

The squadron shows long service with Technical Sergeant Thomas CG Yhampann leading veterans with 27 years behind him. Staff Sergeant Frank He bener and others have 20 plus years, including James F. Riley 25 years Panl Rorutz 24 years Virgil Milter 25 years Percy E Gully 22 years and Hola Moward 22 years.

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15 Re enlistments Reported in 8th Corps Area

Reposed OCR text lists fifteen names associated with 8th Corps Area reenlistments. Names include DeWitt, Mike A. Mahanick, Notic G. iro ware, John Foley, Park W. Mitchell, Thames TR. Seolinad, Orval WW. Senet, Mack Fl Dike, Cel TL frabana, and others.

8Th Corps Reonisinente Eighth Corps Henigonrtera Tonald RB Roesol Kerk C. Groves

Fire department Called to Store on Broadway

The fire department rushed to 425 Broadway Wednesday morning after smoke and heat filled the store. Firefighters removed several stacks of old papers and contained the blaze with a quick action by Chief Sarzoe. There was no damage reported.

Alt Broadway Sarzoe

Goldberg Cartoon Sparks Dillby Hospital Nerves Joke

Rube Goldberg presents a chaotic comic panel about Luther facing a medical scare and an inept hospital scene. The piece mixes wordplay and slapstick as misadventures unfold around a hospital visit and a strained nerves joke.

Alma Heights Group Showcases Health Education Programs

At the January Varent-Teacher meeting Alma Heights schools reported health education numbers. Elementary students performed dances including The Norwegian Mountain March and School Tinga. Junior and high school groups presented dances and calisthenics, with dozens of students named in the program and a list of instructors and participants.

Alma Heights J. F B. Howard Felts Tharyige Werslay Collins Margaret Melath Ibarbara Wigging Viola Craig Martha McNnit Mary Pauline Dellet Wabner Walten Filvanor Lowen Mary Ann Mew Dowell Dorothy J. Tohnich Marc Jane Kylea Florence Eming Martha Ann Walleo Dorothy I Jewell Adeleftive Mennie Jean Grees Edith Dessel Grace Keetts Steffie Lee Picard Mary Frances Grigors Carolyn Elezit Chee of Catherine Miller May Margaret Dipper Ail Waahborn Ficanor Nove Virginia Truck Jaraine Conig Statenty Inn Dance Mary Arnett Nail Jances Thorpe Maybe Tvs Lave Lillian Cage Silvix Wipkenrodt Mores Alice Anany Dorothy Cokary Williams Kolone McTaets Ots Dalzetl Therniece Tare Finzel Lindeman Marielle Hishors Tonsy Farvy Tumbiery Albers Ting Reunner Willie Mae Flughes Francca Mereau Eth Flatinker Tante Dutton Gertemic Michael Neo McDaris Sheka Geowr Juliet Osborne Grace Lew Pyramid Class Nnis Thenice Edwin Sykox Leroy Treton Lewis Velers Jack Perkins Fnest Schribner Milton Mandal Es ‘Gar Rogers Grote Gonzater Feed Oonbelenr Gontze Rtreot Tennaed Heo Wire Underwanl Bill Southard Will Tingle Rema Masthoenr Byron Tinward Urarin Stenwart Vari Devan Terman Ace Unger

Father’s Night at Crockett School Features Music and Socials

The Crockett School Parents association held its annual Fathers night with a violin ensemble program led by Macjorie Barker and others. After the performances, refreshments were served and attendees toured the new building.

Crockett School

Woman Rites Jail Turkey Woman Rites Jail Turkey

A detailed yet garbled report describes a jail rape incident involving Mrs Tom Shelton Jr of South Street Mars and others at a jail. Charges of drunkenness and bonds are noted, with mentions of treatment and hospitalization for the victim.

Price Tom Shelton Jr Bad South St. Mars’s Shelton Perested Sereen

Reserve men promoted in San Antonio airmed officers

Five San Antonians receive promotions to reserve officer posts in the Army. The announced list includes Capt. Robert R. Wales and Capt. James Inge Vockhart in medical and dental reserves, Capt. Tassie Dr. Meares, First Lieut. John W. Connor, and Vince Low. Additional San Antonians are named for reserve commissions in various branches. several more await confirmation.

San Antuilans Armenz Pesceta Robert R. Wales James Ine Vockhart Tassie Dr. Meares John Wi. Conor Field Artillery Vince Low Albert Herrmann Mestwval Aleministrative Corpa Rerrrye Gratz Ueyan Gouzer Iiventis Clare Ener Paul Dohnsni Tientenant Medina Eesoreey Fania Meatsen Yas Wee Recorses Virgil Kara Sraitly

East Side Elects New President and Officers

Robert M. Stsbee was chosen to lead the Fuel Bile Improvement tengie for the coming year at a Monday meeting held at the Menger hotel. Officers named include R. W. Calton as vice president OC W starmaker secretary and directors Dr. F. L. Thomson Carl Le Newton Emil Fennk and Stisbee. The organization comprises property owners and tenants east of Meruit and Lesogi streets.

Robert MC. Stshee Menger Lintel R. W. J .Calton Starmaker F. L. Thomson Carl le. Newton Emil Fennk Stisbee Austration Ant Meruit An& Lesogi Street Eos

41 Alamo Heights Students Given Promotion to High

Twenty one students of Alamo Heights junior series receive promotion to high school. Mentions Marguerite Anderson and Rugh Maliegal presenting the certificates. Graduates listed include Marguerite Anderson Adeline Resch Frances rib Dulla Crockett and others.

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Mayor Invited on National Air Tour

Fragmented report notes a mayor invited to join a national air tour promoting prosperity and pesticide use, with unclear details and several garbled place names and individuals. The piece mentions Boston and Chicago as potential stops amid a broader schedule, with officials and organizers referenced but not clearly identified.

Nominees Named for Sanebook Hall of Fame Elections

Main Avenue High School students vie for various honors in the school’s hall of fame election. Nominees include Guy Trogers as principal, with listed candidates for queen, most popular, most athletic, best personality, and other senior year awards. The date of the election is not yet set.

Main Avenue High School Sanebook Guy Trogers Fingace Carl Wonalen Loo Metlanir Bills Dougherty Jean Madidor Dace Dabiders Janice Sarrett Jane Ryan Jane Craighead Bue Browne Ruth Fasorite Dngiee Jweedy E Ryan Jane Cred Iery Emily Inker Charles ‘Turnbull Bill Dogglerts Jack Dablbees James Shaw Joe Mc Dole Oarning Tom Heatin Dorothy Ruth Teatty Feller Roroe James Khaw BU Dougherty Dan Sawtelle Tilly Stewton Ruth Felder Darahe Wood Nue Craighead Sue Brower Nu Marling Carrick Dunbar Ily Coleman Dorethy Wand Dane Craizhest Baby Frost Arthac Newing Tusnbult Tully Newton Toh Tre Katherine Kernail Bolle Seamank al Bombrern Anu Craigs

Redistricting bill would create three new Texas districts in scramble

An Austin report says a congressional redistricting bill will be introduced in the legislature to form the Nineteenth district representing the southern Panhandle, the Twentieth district around El Paso, and the Twenty‑First spanning from Aransas to Waferlfe, with San Antonio area and Houston suburbs reorganized into new boundaries. The plan shifts counties Harris, Osilas, and Hesar into a single district, reorganizes many counties across the state, and redraws multiple districts including the well known shoestring from San Antonio to the Houston area.

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Husband Seeks Missing Wife In Local Inquiry

William Gipstead of Besecly finds his wife Kolenea missing after mining concerns troubled them. He appeals to police for help locating his spouse and securing valuable papers. two other local youths also reported missing, Patsy Faton and Pete Cruz, along with 14 year old Tuan Ochoa.

Kolenea Aectie Guystead William Gipstead Huce Austin Postice Separa Gigstead USA Yash Patsy Faton North Medina Street Momlay Petea Cruz Vert Cruz Street Missin Tuan Ochoa Camaren I Street Kia Houre

Fiesta Committees to Be Named by Board Thursday

Fiesta association directors will appoint committees for the historic Fiesta de Sandavinio set for April 20 to 25. The meeting at the Gunter Sibel will start at 7:00 p.m. Welker, president, said Tuesday that subscriptions and the budget will be discussed and forms for committee labor and event planning will be finalized.

Sandavinio Fiesta Association West ‘Hirchey Gunter Sibel Pfc Tr Welker Tannifeh Welker

Two New Wells Planned in Darst Creek Field

Magnolia Petroleum plans two more wells in Darst Creek field Guadalupe county with location for No 7 Klein in proven area and No 4A Demian unspecified. Completion of No 7 Knodle and No 6 Klein in the same field noted. Humble Qu and Retini No 4A string claims about 400 feet surface casing. Sun Uhl No 1 Knobleek Lase records several joints of surface casing.

Magnolia Petroleum Darst Creek Uuailalupe Ele Humble Sun Uhl

Main High Debate Society Elects Its Officers

The Main High Debate Society elected officers for the upcoming year. Bill Gongherty was named president with Trebatint society leader T. Guy Reger as vice president and Walter Walihale as secretary. Other named members included Charnes Turnbull and Antwes Shaw, who will attend the inaugural meeting.

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