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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
13
Landlady discovers Avery deceased in a room after a dispute over money and rent. The article hints at a possible domestic conflict involving a wife and multiple parties, with references to a prior loan and tensions over the property. No further identifiable details are clearly readable.
A garbled script fragment recounts Avery’s death and its sensational aftermath. Reports fuse delusion and truth as police, press, and kin pursue motives, with names and places blurred amid a storm of sensational headlines and fractured memory.
City officials announce a weed cleanup campaign from April 15 to May 18 with sanitation chief Otto Biles detailing work days and payrolls. The effort moved 2153 truckloads of material and employed 182 extra workers, boosting costs to about 70 300 dollars while the city polishes lines of protection and seals.
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An unnamed preacher will speak at the Priynrive Linguvt church on Wednesday and Thursday. The event takes place in Newnan with local residents invited to attend.
Cornetist and fashion writer discuss sandal styles for summer wear. They describe Grecian influenced evening sandals with cutouts, low or mid heels, and materials like crepes moire and faille dyed to match outfits. The piece highlights versatility for daytime and dressy afternoon looks and predicts a surge of sandal options alongside many pictured examples.
Texarkana resident J Alles believes snaked ey records may exist at a family reunion event with a large gathering and stray references to a long parade of towns. Police said a disturbance involving several youths occurred during the festivities, with reports of a crime scene nearby and mentions of multiple cities visited or to be visited in a broader mapping of the event.
Park ranger Werdnegday and a team with twelve dogs hunted a large monkey that chased Mrs. Joh Topac through Nenckontitge Park yard. Despite a patrol of 200 early Wednesday, no monkey was found. Officials seek the escaped ape and the injured earlier, Mrs. B. El Bile Harte notes.
Table Talks column reports Mildred Kitchen detailing a luncheon by an oil and refining company. Empresses of the Blimp and other attendees are said to partake in a chicken dish as part of the entertainment.
Police report details thefts from two residences. An Allers suspect entered a home on Madison Street and another on PrinceRater Street, taking watches and a large number of pennies. The text is garbled but notes loss of items from both locations.
A zoo themed luncheon featured performances by denizens of the zoo as part of Ad Glub activities. The talk by Hulfiran covered the subject of the acts and the publicity impact. Officials Paul Steif and Jacob Rubiola urged club cooperation in advertising the zoo. Brockhausen presided.
A farmer from Wilkow county Trimmer, Willsabt Weinert files a bankruptcy petition in federal district court. Weinert lists assets of 110,00502 with 104,800 undecured. The plan states 7500 due on open accounts, with 28,000 home and household goods exempt under the debtor’s homestead.
Thorler Whaley of the Pensacola chamber of commerce announced that San Antonians are invited to attend the dedication ceremonies for the sientile bridge over Pensacola tar in Pensacola Florida. The event marks the completion of the bridge and begins on June 13.
First Lieutenant Joseph Smith of Abe Corps reported for duty with the Air Corps Training center and has been assigned in Kronke fet after service in the Philippines. Lt Turner, secretary of the San Antonio salute committee, announced the organization will meet Thursday at noon at the Plaza hotel.
A four generation family gathering took place at 42 Easten avenue in San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Allen traveled from Worakana with their daughter Sonya Ruth Tains nine months old to represent the generations. Grandparents Mrs L R Rains and Mrs W J Hashert, ages 94 and 15 at marriage respectively, were present along with other relatives and descendants.
Fragmentary Hollywood item notes a push for councilmen and a Cotton Week in the South. Mentions speeches at clubs about cotton, a bright yet tangled chorus of opinions, and a Farmers' Seed Week tied to national agriculture discussions.
Seth Talson of 294 Isha Street aided by Urner G. Rapore of West Wo Avenue rescued a semi conscious Johnson from a fire at a home. Firefighters extinguished the blaze as Johnson was carried outside and revived. Property damage estimated at 100 to 3700 with an undetermined origin.
A city motorcycle officer sustained injuries while escorting an ambulance to the hospital. The collision occurred on South Pecos Street near Center City when the officer’s bike struck a truck driven by Genera Blores of Delgado Street Houston. The officer suffered a bruised leg and possible injuries as his leg was caught between the trucks during the crash. Further details on injuries and witnesses were not immediately learned.
Bystelasey president of the Manufacturers’ association and three board members spoke at the weekly meeting. Rozer Stokes and others from the school board attended as speakers. Charles DuBuse and H. Holmpreen represented the association.
Postmasters announce Saturday noon closure starting July 4 with a 300 experiment testing morning work. Widespread changes aim to shift mail handling, with some cities already closing on Saturday afternoons and officials preparing a Nal day’s work on Saturday beginning July 1.
T. M. Ravecth will address the regular breakfast meeting of the exchange club at the Rinebonnet hotel in Hie tanh. Stardler Of Brave will be the program feature and attendance is invited.
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