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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

7

Britain Faces War Peril in Europe Says Pacifist Publisher

London reports that Irish publisher Lord Beaverbrook calls Britain bound to European commitments toward potential war. He urges abandoning ties with Europe and seeking stronger imperial unity, arguing Locarno obligations push Britain toward conflict while empire-grade standards offer stability.

London Great Britain Lord Beaver-Brook League of Nations News-Chronicle Baprea Endinsics United State Europe United States of America

Westmoorland Plans Senior Day Ceremony

Westmoorland college hosts Senior Day honoring graduating students from both college and academy groups. The event begins at 10:00 AM with a procession and a ceremony in the main building, featuring Margaret Pierce of Seguin as senior class president and a gathering at the campus patio.

Senlor Wealmoorland College Mary Cathering Bins Margaret Pierce Seguin

Presbyterian Split Draws No Action

The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States debates organic union with other denominations but takes no action. The Southern church votes to discontinue negotiations, leaving both bodies unmoved amidst ongoing tensions. A Montana case notes a $30,000 reconciliation cost for a railway worker and his wife, while the state supreme court upholds a reasonable fee for services in divorce cases.

Diltsuug EH General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States Southern Church Presbyterian Rharch Tod Spat Elena Mont Joe Walters Hill

Farm Land Opened for Jobless Relief in Gary

In Gary Indiana the city began distributing land parcels to unemployed residents. About 200 acres were surveyed by city engineers and assistants for a new relief program. Seed will be supplied and plots will be distributed free of charge to the unemployed, with protections against trespass during cultivation.

Gary Ind Jone

Theater heads pick staff for San Pedro theater group

William H M McIntosh, president of the San Antonio Little Theater, announced appointments at the San Pedro Playhouse. Mrs RE P Arneson became a director to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Clarene Day, who left San Antonio. The post lists production, membership, reading, reception, workshop, program, publicity, stage setting and acting committees with numerous named members.

William HM. McIntosh San Antonio A.D. Crenshaw Mins Mildred Haskin Mesdamea Parald Droogh Leo Tsnan Paul Adama Tuane Payley Richard French Spencer Kathatins Alford Jack Allensworth Misa Key Crews Nore JO. Binley Terry Kroeger Savaga Jr Pat Adams Mra Huth Relso Clarkson G. P. Tohartaon Misa Marion Johnyson A. W. Grant A. W. Walliser D.al Aod Elisa Carol King Dame Jane Jack Allenaworth Frank Drought Benet Sehuchard Harriet Elaine Robertson Misa Leila Pyron Arthur Fehr Miss Tage Michts Tek Peter M. Keating Dbinke Actin

Injured In Collision At West Poplar And North Laredo

Mrs Emmy B Weill of 1752 West Poplar and her two children were badly hurt in a Wednesday morning crash at West Poplar and North Laredo. The Weills were taken to Tobert DB Green Hospital by William Camaro. Driver Maude Wilcox of 204 Dunning 4th Avenue was uninjured.

Emmy B. Weill West Poplar Street West Poplar North Laredo Street Neill Mra Nett Aled Margaret Tobert DB Green Hospital William Camaro North Medina Atreet Maude Wilcox Dunning 4 Avenue

Hearst Urges Policy Shift and Prosperity Plan

Hearst argues that profits should boost wages and working hours, not capital. he criticizes over-capitalization, endorses higher wages tied to productivity, and calls for government action to restore prosperity. He attacks Hoover’s and Mellon’s policies, urges tax changes, and proposes government control of alcohol production to fund relief. Local ETSA broadcast carries the speech.

Hearst Hoover Bia Air Bil United States Wearst Mellon Treasury Mr. Hearst Dall Canada

Guard saves drowning boy at city pool incident

Harry Abon, 12, was pulled from the Concepcion Park swimming pool by guard Aaron Gund Dow Ancon of 220 Potter Street on Wednesday morning. The boy slipped into 10 feet of water. onlookers feared loss as he struggled before the guard arrived and pulled him to the edge. The semi conscious boy was revived and later reported as the fourth rescue by city lifeguards this season, which opened a month ago.

Harry Abon Concepcion Park Aaron Sahu Stelen

Smoking Tax Bill Fails in Illinois

Nervios report from SPRINGPINLD notes the Illinois general assembly rejected a 10 percent tobacco tax. The bill would have taxed cigars cigarettes and tobacco products, estimated to raise about 20 million dollars annually. Senate revenue committee tabled the measure in overwhelming fashion.

Illinois Nervios Springpinld Tilinois General Assembly Senate Revenue Committee

Open Forum Body to Hold Meeting On Elections

The San Antonio Open Forum will meet Wednesday night at the tapestry room of the St. Anthony hotel to discuss the election of the council for the 1898-39 season and related matters including the issue of wancing.

San Antonio Open Forum St. Anthony Minna

Orphans Entertain Lions Club Meet at Mlaza Hotel

The Hammonton band formed from St. Peter's Orphanage performed for Lions Club members at the Mlaza hotel. Judge Edgar B. Wright of Oklahoma Guy, former Lions International president, was principal speaker with W. G. Giggins presiding. Exhibits art work noted. London report: Alma Bas sie Lasky, wife of film magnate Jesse, has shown 49 paintings at a Fon street gallery.

Hammonton Orpheauy St. Peter's Orphange Lions Club Mlaza Hotel Edgar 8. Wuight Oklahoma Guy Lions International Princal Parcher W. G. Giggins London Bassie Lasky Jesse Magente

Hearst plan for relief of unemployment urged in telegram

NEW YORK June 3 William Randolph Hearst plan for relief of unemployment as expressed in a radio address last eight was taken up today by William J. Hirovich Democratic congressman from New York in a telegram to Provident. The telegram urged immediate conferral with industry leaders and representatives of finance labor agriculture and commerce to consider the plan and stabilize the economy and put 6 000 000 people to work.

New York William Randolph Hearat William J. Hirovich Provident Heaest Telegram Hearst Ewold

Obituary notices and funeral services across Galveston area

Adrianey Jr. Neil 24 killed in an automobile wreck between Galveston and Houston. burial in Galveston after services. William Rice Lee, a structural engineer from Imreta, dies in Kerrville. services at January Baptist church. Gare Joseph Finecker, 69, obituary follows with Catholic rites at St. Gerard's. Edwin F. Hall and relatives attend Philadelphia funeral. multiple family survivors listed. June 3 news notes include new styles and a dress with double skirts debut in Pan Toket’s shop.

Neil Adriance JR Net Adrianey Jr Galveston Andronston Young Adrignce Owen TS. W. Tichardson Mast York Avenue Loon William Rice Lee Seminary Nat Malvh Howard Ice Warlingen

Arraignments in Dry Case Seek Bonds totalling 1600

Two arraignments on liquor charges were held before United States Commissioner Paul A. Tockbart. Ele Laland, 202 Seventh Street, faced charges including possession and sale of liquor with a bond set under 1000. Laland pleaded not guilty claiming others forced him to operate the place. Arresting officers reported 60 pints and 20 gallons of beer at the site. Velico Gonzales posted $500 bond after pleading guilty to possession of seven gallons of white liquor.

United States Paul A. Tockbart Ele Laland Astreet Ile Taland Anle Officcer Xahl Yelcito Gonzales

Orchestra Planned at Highland Park Meeting

Highland Park residents will organize an orchestra at 7 p m Wednesday at the Highland Park community center. Mrs Cotlgne ta Un playground director announced the plan inviting all able to play instruments to attend, noting no prior orchestra experience is required.

Highland Park Otto Zoaller

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