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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

21

Lip Reading Champion Stuns Audience at National Event

Miss Frances Warr Pownes of Washington D C won the United States lip reading championship at the annual convention. Five contestants read aloud through monitors while deaf participants relied on lip movements and finger spelling. Judges and officials from Chicago and Philadelphia praised the display though some audience members doubted the accuracy of the readings.

Frances Warr Pownes Wonlnnten D.C Mies Downes

Plans on File for Road Work on Highway 128

Resident highway engineer Horrge Achforburg files plans for the section of state highway 128 from Angeli to the river, with work expected to start after a highway commission meeting. Completion will connect Augohta and Wheeen River, making Highway 128 pass through San Patrmio county.

Highway Commission Augohta Wheeen River San Patrmio County

Leaders Installed by Catulla C E S Ritual Night

At the Eastern Star Monlay night installation of officers occurred with Mes. Wien Olson as worthy matron and Thy Catala as worthy patron. Other offices named include Neda Wate associate matron, Rei Aelivos associate patron, and Marnes files, treasurer. Also listed were Cota Johns as comlicleess, Incy Preston as masocine cauietreas, Folen Maltedge chaplain, Wille Kerr marshal, Carrie Tusnell warden, Ira Warren as acntine, Gretchen Spence Adah, Minnie Meeks Trudh, Kennie Tacos, Martha and Sicen Reser among others.

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Big Docket Awaits Cuero Court Term

A Cuero district court term opens with a focus on clearing civil cases from the docket to make room for a heavy criminal docket. Judge 1 will oversee the sessions while court staff prepare for a busy schedule of proceedings and related duties.

Cuero Manilay Ool Bax

Auto Mishaps on Decline in San Antonio Police Report

A San Antonio Police Department year to date release shows auto accidents easing but reveals injuries and fatalities across months. Data indicate May had multiple crashes with pedestrians struck. August and April showed notable deaths and injuries amid varied weather conditions.

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Ebensberger Rites Held in Braunfels

Ebensberger Sr. 80 laid to rest in Comal cemetery with pastor G Mornhinweg officiating. Service conducted by local officials. Family notes mention wife and several children.

Ebensberger Braunfels Braunfrel Tiabert Ebensbarger Sr Bure Idl Manitay Comal G. Mornhinweg Trobstantehurel Offielalan

Local Lodge and Chapter Installations Rise in City

A San Antonio gathering reports a wave of Masonic and Eastern Star installations including Alamo Chapter No. UGG and Texas Chapter No. 33 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Officers installed include Mrs Jessie Childers, Hoy Ayers, and Miss Zula Kahro, with pageantry, music, and a piano recital planned at venues across the city.

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Woman Freed In Accident Case At Preliminary Hearing

Mrs. O. Clauss of 22 East Joseph faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Joby F. Onton after a May 27 crash in the 100 block of West Dewey. The complaint alleges she drove the car while impaired and caused the collision that injured Mrs. G. M. Smith of West Ashburkel. Witnesses testified shortly after the incident but no signs of intoxication were observed. bond was set at free.

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Envoys to U S Awarded Degrees at Columbia

In New York on June, prominent figures received honorary degrees at Columbia University during the 107th annual ceremony. Sir Tronnhl Gindsay, ambassador from England, received the Doctor of Laws, along with Brederi W. Von Pritwits and Seymour Mark Gilbert, noted officials tied to reparations discussions.

Wibereape York United States Columbia University Sir Tronnhl Gindsay Ambarsalor England Brederi W. von Pritwits An Galtron Ard Seymour Mark Gilbert

Flying Cadet Conway Funeral Services Pending

Galveston Texas June 2 Funeral services for Cadet Conway 22 of Leicester Massachusetts were pending today from his mother. Conway's plane crashed shortly after taking off from San Antonio en route to his college and he died in the crash without regaining consciousness. A promotion and children's drive at St. John’s Lutheran church will be held Tuesday in the parish hall honoring mothers and children.

Lexox Lamba Li Dini Con Sorority Anthony Holel Tharalay Yng Antonio Art Metty A. Pelterson SON Wrst Chiristien Ember Armenean Legion Auxiliary Alanio Unit No. 2 St. Anthony Hotel John'a Suither Tengue Galveston Texas Puneral Servis Catet TT Conway Leicester Mass Flight Aere San Antonio Conwy Pere Crockate Ernille Roll Workers of St. John's

100000 Fund FDA Hospital Secures Dormitory

San Antonio State hospital's biennial appropriations include 100000 for a dormitory to house Mexican patients. Porter Whaley of the chamber of commerce reported to the state board of control on allocations for the first year totaling 40200 for escort rent and other items. A separate 40000 fund covers a dormitory for employees despite broader plans. Additional sums cover laundry, equipment, kitchen and dining room needs, and construction for patching portions of the present buildings.

San Antonio State Hospital Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce State Board of Control KR. & Ramses Board of Ronteel Whaley Sara

Install Officers for Lytle O B 8 in Earth Star Charter

Installations conducted by Mrs. Macs Moser with Mrs. Frankie Clapison and Mrs. Ruby Gray presiding. New officers include Alice Ford, Artolph Abr, Worthy Lawes, assistant GQ Cole, Mildred Matthews, Tiltig Kilborn, Ida Johansom, Frankie Chepman, Alva Yates, Julia Wilgeim, Lizzie Abr, Adah Gertfode Mathham, Ruch Trathhurn, Walker Madline Byerwaterk Martha Jeshcny Friday Mamie Matthews and C B Cale as sentinel.

Jthe Lexas Anne Spatatta'ion Order of Earth Macs Moser Frankie Clapison Ruby Gray Alice Ford Artolph Abr Worthy Lawes Sssistant GQ Cole Mildred Matthews Tiltig Kilborn Ida Johansom Frankie Chepman Alva Yates Julia Wilgeim Oramust Lizzie Abr Adah Gertfode Mathham Ruch Trathhurn Walker Madline Byerwaterk Martha Jeshcny Friday Mamie Matthews Werer Cale Sentinel

Temple High School Band to Camp at Landa Park

The Temple High School all girl band plans a ten day camp at Landa Park starting July 13 with reservations filed daily for friends. They will perform concerts during the stay and promote community engagement through youth music.

Temple Landa Tanda Park Temple High School

San Antonio Air Port Faces Growth and Funding Struggles

Local airport traffic runs around sixteen daily passengers at Wink bar field, with monthly totals near 800 if chartered craft are included. Despite municipal support and payroll growth in other Texas cities, San Antonio lags as carriers expand routes to Dallas, Fort Worth, and Tulsa. Airlines plan new services and pilots, managers, and staff reside in the city as projects and surveys push toward larger operations.

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San Luis Governor Quits Politics Amid Turmoil

A garbled report from San Luis states the governor plans to step back from politics after months of turmoil. It mentions Governor Luis Tr. Reve and Amateuas, with references to San Cais Potosi and neighboring states amid territorial tensions.

San Luis Erry Vreily Cotillo San Taritei Mezics

Mexico Students Warned of Politics

Mexico City reported June 4 that university leaders, Rector Teuacin Garcia Velloz and the students federation president, warned students against involvement in politics. The statements urged students to stay within acceptable political activity and focus on campus affairs.

Mexico Mexico City Teuacin Garcia Velloz Students’ Federation Stuonts

Death by own action verdict in 8 A Negro's death

Inquest verdict by Justice of the Peace Henry Crown reports a death by own action. Iola Shoak found dead in a WW room at 7:10 p.m. June d. bs. Tillie Mendelson at 147 Cuetes street testified Cran was journeying at the glace, and she heard a shot then found him.

Henry Crown Tat Carter Justice of the Peaces Iola RH Shoak Tee Man la P.m Tillie Mendelson Alin Cuetes Street Cran Glace Ieni Yeatoid Neprey

Chicago Seeks Financial Relief From State Legislature

Chicago officials to Springfield for relief as Cook County faces financial strain. Manager Anean J. Cermak says city may reduce forces if relief from lawmakers is not forthcoming. He pressed legislators to address the crisis and stabilize services.

Chicago Cook County Tony Mnager Anean J. Cermak Springfield Legillature Inisi

Three Children Burned When Barn Ignited

In Greenshung near New Alexe a barn fire injured three children who were playing nearby. The victims are Clay Itnbake 74, Tubble 3, and Fregar, all described as children of Mir and Mee. Fire officials reported the blaze quickly spreading through the structure as neighbors aided in attempts to rescue them.

Sune New Alexe Ardein Mitehen Clay Itnbake Dan Tubble Freegar Tube Childeen Mir Harry Buby Prmers

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