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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1931

Page

23

Woman's Growing Role in Soviet Five Year Plan

Soviet reports describe women taking wider roles in industry and agriculture as the five year plan accelerates. Government programs ease domestic drudgery with day nurseries, communal dining, and paid leave while women join factories, fields, and construction, supported by state childcare and evolving political participation.

Stanley P. Richardson Associated Press Moscow Soviet Republic SY SK S. P. Richardson Associated Treas Bmloscow Soriet Kusels Latwr Museo Dutea Tian Men Betti Kiety Eoiler

Girls and Fiances Will Explore Sea Lambs

England. Seven participants travel to the Sargasso Sea aboard an unnamed steamer. The group includes James Acrard of Matford, Leonard Tiake of Lords, Mildred Grechiffe of Thedford, and Gerarmie Tarcock of Treds. They aim to study marine life and romance, hoping for treasure and adventure.

LAMBS England Kostiehgitla James Acrard Af Matford Leonard Tiake Lords Mildred Grechiffe Thedford Gerarmie Tarcock Treds Pallenn

Tragic Death At Local College Leaves Several Names Misread

A man identified as TL Allen Teste aged 26 from CAWIANO reportedly left school then killed himself after a failed graduation. He allegedly attended IMineia college on North Clark Street and later moved to Wane at UAT North Geordiorn Street before shooting himself.

Self Cawiano Allen Teste Wil Romoninte Robert Ware Risen Imineia College of Chiropely Cootmingerg North Clark Strart Jiawe Himaelé Haprigan Lin Hin Wane Uat North Geordiorn Street

Plant Green Se Hormone Discovery Reported

Dr Burnham Searle Walker of Ohio State University reports experiments on mice showing a green plant hormone from plant parts that accelerates growth and affects health. The hormone appears in deeply green portions and may influence central health and growth balance.

Orton Walker

Eight Cities Seek Legion Meeting Across 1930s Conventions

A national executive committe of the American Legion discussed host cities Cortland Oregon Chicago and Miami for upcoming national conventions. Cortland Oregon is pegged for 1932 Chicago for 1933 and Miami for 1934 with this year’s meeting slated for Detroit Michigan from September 21 to 24.

Iran Uis Cortland Oregon Chicago Miami Florida Metroit Michigan Inchusiee

Suffragists Debate Peace and Disarmament in Bran

In Bern a lecture at the Academy for Waren urged suffragists to pursue world disarmament. Speakers including Fran G Chelstinne Bakker van Mosse and Katharina wn Kardetf Cheimh discussed women’s duties and cross border peace efforts amid wartime strain and rising wheat prices.

Bern Tilly Fran G Chelstinne Bakker van Mosse Premient World Union of Leagues of National Societes Academy For Waren Gwomen Jenderw Bran Katharina Wn Kardetf Cheimh Merlyn Menbor Reiehatng Wily Reorkstag Plea Sleafried Yn Kortett

Local sororities schedule meetings and events

The text lists Phi Zeta Chi and Phi sororities meeting weekly at various venues including the Gunter and Anthony hotels. It notes a Thirteen Things entertainment at a member home, upcoming meetings for the Women’s Relief and missionary program at South Bale Christian Church, plus a Phi Chi fraternity activity in San Bernardino on September 26.

Phi Che San Branedsea

Statues to Honor Police of Turkey Amid Proposals

The article notes plans to erect statues honoring police in Angora and other Turkish towns, with Istanbul set to receive $10.00. Foreign observers label the Kemalist regime, praising civil peace while noting limited international recognition.

Turkey Mapone Mustailin

Picture Brides in Demand in Japan

Picture brides in demand in Japan are being recruited by the Japanese Womens Overseas Association in Manila. The association seeks 6600 brides for marriages between Japanese and foreign nationals, listing healthy women as candidates and aiming to place 18 or more, with a goal to find 30 brides for the Ar Renting organization.

Miminung Philippine

Belgium allocates vast road fund for quality and quantity

Brussels plans large-scale road investment claiming unmatched per capita mileage and area output. government outlines a program to improve transport and urban development, aiming for rapid progress amid bold expenditure and planning details.

Belgium Brussels Hily Tieleium Nfron

Girls Weigh In At Gent Per Le

A July meet at Walker Memorial features a Mass Institute event where sixteen students pass a weights contest for prizes. Mary McDowall of Newton wins with a prize stalk of human hair and a weight range from 103 to 105 pounds.

Gent Per LE Vanbridge Mars INS Massacusetts Institute of ‘Techoolonr Walker Migs Mary McDowall Nowton Humaine Hee Ninne Reshinten Dreshaen Dersart Taro Arene

Science Rejects Old-Timers Cure for Snake Bites

MONGANTOWN West Virginia July 7 Those who wondered if whiskey might aid snake bites find the answer in science Whiskey is no good whatever Experts in venom say so Alpert Moore of the University of West Virginia reports to the American Association for the Advancement of Science The use of alcohol is generally conceded to be useless or harmful in snake bites and should not be given in excess.

Mongantown W. Va Alreaya Tring Alpert Moore University of West Virginia American Association” For

Girl Lands Bandit on Third Holdup

TAS ANGELES July 7 Police arrested Neil Hayes, 33, after a local employee described the suspect who allegedly seized a car and tried to abduct a 18 year old named Morelly Gawman during a series of three holdups.

Girl Tas Angeles bin Hind Morelly Gawman Neil Hayes Mits Gonwman

Unemployed Work in State Parks and Forests

Unemployed workers are assigned state park and forest jobs through a council project. They earn 40 cents per hour with board and 30 cents when retired, receive a $150 advance, and contribute to fire line duties. The effort targets preventing forest fires amid vast pine and spruce stands.

Tarteord Coun Totowoa Wnoh

Harvard appoints 17 faculty members for freshman year

Harvard announces 12 faculty members named as Associates of the Freshmen with eight instructors to assist freshman year plans. Dean Deline Faighton of Varvara funds the program and the Associates will oversee freshmen instruction, conferences, and administrative duties. Graduate staff to be appointed follows, with board and advisers guiding the effort.

Camtringe Mas ISS Kagia Imias Deline Faighton Varvara Emiannette Teslervain College Yard

Utah to Mark Historic Trails for Posterity and Tourism

Utah ushers a program by the Pioneer Trails and Landmarks Association to chat and mark historic pioneer routes across the state. The effort aims to benefit future generations and attract growing tourist interest in scenic wonders.

Utah Salt Lake Ity Pioneer Traits and Landmarke Association Utah Organization

Trio Claims OIG Fortune in Florida Suit

Two sisters and a brother from Florida allege a fortune of 300000 tied to the OIG. Names include Mer Bustand Crawley, Mrs. Tings, Darnall, and Thomas Wood. The families, from poor districts, seek discovery via lawyers led by De. Keane, who is noted as the principal claimant in this widening case.

Shopvield Bughand Tie Tol Kenn Florida Mer Bustand Crawley Applestreet Mrs. Tings Sid Yond Darnall Thomas Wood Westhourne Stage Aire Crawley Cepork Keane Kean Crawley Chains Bra United States

Safest City Contest In Pennsylvania Albany style

Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry seeks the state’s safest city. Officials will compare accident data from all municipalities at a statewide safety conference to determine the ranking and improve resident protection.

Pennsylvania Tharwisburg Department of Labor and Industry Eandnet Commonwealth

Graves Unearthed in Germany Reveal 1200 Year Old Burials

In Sommern near Kefurt Erfurt Germany excavations uncovered three burial sites with skeletons, shells and ornaments. Experts from the state prehistoric institute assign the graves to Merovingians, Franks and Saxons, dating about 1200 years back. Budget items note improvement schemes in Britain and costs around 125,000 to 1,260,000.

Erfurt Germany Tipt—Ins Sommern Kefurt Shjelda Schulte Grim State Prehistoric Institute Katttra Ebant Great Britain Hilo

Texas Heat Sparks Weekend Bonanza Across Coastal Plain

Texans faced high temperatures as crowds gathered along the coast from Corpus Christi to San Antonio for outdoor recreation. Rivers and pools filled from dawn to night as families sought shade and relief, while roads and markets saw traffic and occasional incidents. Recreation officials reported heavy attendance at pools and parks, with outdoor activity dominating the weekend amid hot conditions.

Wiennez Toly Ris Corpus Christi Point Isabel Calsestan Rome Texas Osborx Hilla Seithin Whorfville Boerne Hance Feldricksburg Sansiby Paetica Pishing Avnazentis Kan Antonians Alama ‘National Bank

Japanese Ruler Will See Movie of Siamese King

The article notes the Siamese King preparing to view a film project as tensions and travels unfold. Emperor Sirohum, through an interpreter, discussed film plans during visits to the imperial palace, with promises of sending film packs for his war journey.

Toru Tapa Rome Cha United States Sina América Favorit Peajadhipok Sirohum Imperial Palace Vaer

Fruit Tablets to Aid Table Supply

July 6 report on Karl Weasel Torn engineer claiming fruit tablets will replace fresh fruit as dessert. Tressel developed a process to convert fruit into a stable powder without heat or chemical action, preserving nutrients. Exports and waste considerations noted with a simple, quick method.

Karl Weasel Torn Tressel

Fourteen Goshens Prove Too Few

In Torrington Connecticut a lone letter from Norway triggered a search among fourteen Goshen postmasters to locate its destination. The misrouted missive circled local routes for 82 days before returning postmarked by other Goshen offices and now heads back toward Norway.

Torrington, Conn Eveer Torrington Inen Norway Goshen Nore Ways

Rail Head Walks Mile to Meeting in July

B. Staves, president of Ateht Sy Yopeka and Santa Fe railway, attends annual meetings. He always rides his private car to the Santa Fe hall, nearly a mile distant. At the recent council meeting, officials chose to ride, but Storay braved rain and cold to arrive on foot.

Aggre Na Kan B. Staves Ateht+ Sy Yopeka Santa Fe Railrad Hin Ellow

Wisconsin Solons Summer at Home

Wisconsin’s two senators spend the summer at home. Jobo J. Blaing remains on his farm in Boscobel while Robert 4m attends to local duties in the state capital region.

Wisconsin Solons Madison Wis Julpsic INS Horn Jobo J. Blaing Lawthin Boscobel Teon Robert 4m Ime

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