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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1931

Page

3

Death Penalty Sought For Woman in Grievous Shooting

In Dallas district court Mrs. Ziona Mary Chelvin, 49, stands trial for the fatal shooting of her estranged husband John G. Sperm after a picnic at Gravel Stough on June 26. The jury began deliberations as defense attorney urged acquittal, while the state argued for the death penalty.

Dallas Tory Ziona Mary Gholvin John G. Sperm Sfra Chelvin Gravel Slovigh Sparrage Jel G. Adgas Cholvin Nle Diatelet William AleCmw Chanillen Bia Sperca al Gravel Mra. Chalvin

Macaroni Production Could Encircle Globe in 1930

Reports to the National Association of Macaroni Manufacturers show that United States pasta output last year was massive. R J Brown notes the industry enjoyed strong business as producers forecast continued growth, with the amount made in 1930 potentially enough to circle the globe.

Chinago National Association of Tincaroni Tong United States Equator R. J. Brown One Sociation Yang Piven Inben Sonsorinis

Dallas Court Hears Trial for Murder of Estranged Husband

Mrs Ziona Cholvin, 40, stands accused of murdering her estranged husband John Sperro during a Dallas picnic. Charles Chandler faces murder charges as well. Police say after the shooting the pair carried the meal to Chandler’s apartment where they ate before the case went to the jury.

Ziona Mary Cholvin Charles H. Chandler Arrow Dallas Elan Lole Chandler

Highway Bond Sues Urged At San Antonio Meeting

Plans to push county bond issues for a proposed San Antonio to Red River highway will be discussed at the Highway No. 103 association meeting in the St Anthony Hotel Tuesday. About one hundred members are expected, says Porter Whaley of the chamber of commerce. The session aims to review issues in counties along the route to straighten and widen the road for better access.

Counly San Antonio Red River Highway No. 103 Association Theeh Anthony Atlefid Porter Whaley Clamber of Commerce Whaley Eni Tir. L. Thomson Elinic

Man killed under wagon near Buda in accidental death

A man identified as Ane Honig Genae of Saglines Meche was fatally struck by a wheel on a line near Buda. A Justice of the Peace in Car ory held a coroner's inquest and ruled the death accidental after witnesses described the unintentional mishap and bystander actions. Partial ID appeared in the victim's trousers pocket.

Saglines Meche Buda Carory Soranar Justin Meadmans Porketa

Community dances and events across Texas venues

A cluttered listing of dances and musical events from Daner Sun and surrounding towns. Activities include old time and modern dances at Hall venues in Castroville and Macdona, a Breepinny awcience contest, Aviat orchestra performances, and multiple Saturday night bookings. Featuring names like Meriel Mases, Susie Columbina, and Kate, with venues at Commerce, Frost Bank area, and Midway vicinity.

Plowboys Martinez Tex Meinles Castroville

Hit Run Driver Lenes Dead at Camp Bullis

A truck crash near Dan Bullis on Fredericksburg road killed A Tl Hoker 40 of Sun Angul in a hit and run. Hoker travelled from San Angelo to Corpus Christi with his wife and three children when the other vehicle allegedly lost control and struck the trailer. Mrs Daker and the children were taken to San Antonio. Deputies reported the impact killed Hoker, while the truck that caused the crash escaped. Three others injured when a car overturned near Salado bridge. occupants treated at local infirmaries.

A. Tl. Hoker Sun Angul Thins Parkes Fredericksburg Dan Bullis Tinker Sho Ses Aszee San Angelo Cerrate Christi Taser'arick Naker Am Crnshy Camp Bullis Hell Exn County Geeil Winnie Vonel Aslen Acorre Funes Salado Bridge Sheriff's Office Sober Tiny Lewis Teiman Street

Miss Lois St. John Claimed by Death

Miss Lois St. John died at her home on va Fito avenue early Friday after 13 years at the courthouse. She served as Secretary to Nistriey Gurk Burk Me Cormick for four years and was active among lawyers and others. Funeral services will be held at the Wilbert-Hanaran chapel this afternoon. She is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs K W St John a brother Leland St John of Snid Okla and several sisters including Mrs ML Wy Rowers of Detroit Mrs BE Mills and Miss C St Colin of San Antonio.

Misa Lain Sr Urpacy Va Fito Avenue Nistriey Gurk Burk MeCormick Iawsers Wilbert-Hanaran

Stolen Shoes Evidence in Larceny Case

New York youths Dominick De Ville and Vincent Copplini confessed to a string of robberies after incriminating themselves over a pair of stolen patent feather shoes. The duo, both 16 and 17, helped expose a gang of over 100 robbers with about $30,000 in stolen booty.

New York Ins Dominick de Ville Vincent — Coplinni To Ina

Woman Denies Wild Party Hostess Charged in Chicago

Myrtle Tanner, internal revenue official, denies charges against Mrs. Cora Rowe and others over alleged lively gatherings in an apartment. Statements describe complaints, police notes, and an informal hearing before Justice Hoardign. The witness, Mrs. Greener, tied the dispute to a neighbor, while descriptions of outfits and alleged events surface in testimony.

Chicago Myrtle Tanner Internal Revenue Cora Rowe Rand Nurprise Shen TS. Greener Alis Wackridge Priice Povernment

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