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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1931

Page

24

Playhouse to be converted into community center plan

San Pedro Playhouse will be converted into a community center with the Little Theater to lose its office space. Mayor C S Chambers announced the change saying the city will have eight recreation buildings and the San Pedro building will become the largest community center. Park Commissioner Jacol Rubiola will occupy an office space there and a director will be appointed by Hob Bass to oversee city creation supervisors while the Little Theater remains open for performances.

San Pedro Lite C. 3S Chambers Versday aInstead Zalip Cits San Pedeo Jacol Rubiola Little Theater Hob Bass Offiess Ars Stal

Court Proceedings in Various District Courts and Public Notices

A dense transcription lists numerous cases from the Forty-Fifth District Court and related civil, family, and public matters. It includes judges, parties such as J. Deve, J. Walton, and H. G. Williames, suits for damages and divorces, and public notices across multiple districts with references to dammages, accounting, and enforcement actions. Additionally, mentions of traffic violations and petty criminal fines appear in the Peace Court section, with multiple named defendants and fines recorded.

County Committee Reviews Road Paving Contract Opinion

County commissioners discussed a paving contract with the Ramo Paying company to complete road work linking the Bahcork and Bandera highways. County Attorney Trey Davis presented an opinion. Commissioner Albert Maxerick urged spending on a broader graded road project instead.

Ramo Attar Trey DD Davis Pase Rosde Bahcork Bandera Albert Maxerick

Wrongdoers Warned to Avoid Versailles

Paris readers are told to beware of crime reports from Versailles as lawyers criticize publicizing convictions and demand stricter penalties. The piece recalls the Landru execution of 1921 and mentions notable cases, including Lady Elmure Quennes and Marcel Morice, highlighting fear of harsher punishment and vigilant public interest.

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Market Report on Tuesday Grain and Produce Prices

The Tuesday market showed moderate demand for various Texas and US grown crops. Reports from the United States Agriculture Department and local exchanges indicate steady to firm prices for beans, corn, and cotton, with notable activity in Bermuda yellow peppers and Bermudas. Prices varied by variety and origin, with fluctuations in coastal shipments and railcar loads. volumes included multiple truckloads and on track arrivals across Texas and nearby states.

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Gasoline price cuts spread across Texas markets

Houston reports a 2 cent drop in retail gasoline prices led by Humble and Gulf Refining, with the lowest price at 14 cents a gallon for regular and 17 cents for the highest grade. Other major refiners expected to follow as reductions spread to cities including San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Austin and Galveston.

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Adventurer John Cook Free on Burglary Charge

John Cook, described as an adventurer and county inmate since March 1, was released on his own recognizance on Thursday at the request of Assistant District Attorney Finch, after being charged with burglary with intent to commit theft. Judge MeCrors presided over the Ninety-fourth District Court.

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Cadets to Hear Gen Rockenbach at Virginia Military Institute

Gen Rockenbach, commanding general of the Second Field Artillery brigade, Fort Sam Houston, has been chosen to deliver the principal address at the Virginia Military Institute commencement in Lexington Va on June 9 and 10. He will also present reserve commissions to cadets.

Gua O. Asotkenbue Second Field Artillery Brigade Fort Sam Llouston Francis el. Smith Virginia Military Uit Lesingtao

Man Sentenced in Burglary Guilty Plea Case

Botello pleaded guilty to charges of attempted burglary and burglary in the Fourth District Court. He received two years concurrent on each charge, plus a four year sentence on a separate count. An attempted escape occurred as he was being transported to court and he was recaptured by deputies.

Man Bilarig Botello Burlers Thornley Nivels

Mercedes 0.58 Public Installation of Officers

In Mercedes Texas a public installation of newly elected Eastern Star officers was held. Retiring matron Mrs John House presided with officers including marshal Mrs Lelsh Lyle, Worthy Matron Le Thomae, Worthy Patron Te Thomes, Associate Matron A Zastera, Associate Worthy Patron B Ayers, Secretary Mrs John Fass, Treasurer Mrs Melen Stafford, Conductress Ada Struvel, Marshal Lettich Tasle, Adah Eulala Wade, Jurist John Mason, Esther Mrs Mayhew, Esther and other officers named.

Mercedes Texas Order of the Eastern Star Wes Bel John House Lelsh Lyle Ares le Thomae Te Thomes Mes A. Zastera B. F. Ayers John Fa Elesta Met Joe Couneil Chaplsin Witliam McLelan J. LaVinioy Reatinel

Founding Observed by San Patricio Club Event

The San Patricio founding anniversary featured the Loyalists Club of Han Patri parties with Misses Lira and Josephine Nallison and Mrs. JW Sullivan among organizers. A basket supper under the Waugherty lawn accompanied a program highlighting local history and community activities.

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Three Are Treated for Mad Dog Bites

Three people were treated for dog bites at the Nichols residence after an animal attack in Fotlean. An examination confirmed the injuries, with authorities tracing the incident to the Dag tour rvatreeut afive.

Bankruptcy Suit Filed by 8.A. Firm

A bankruptcy case was filed Thursday in Griegem district court by the Ing oat Ricariz Gata pany. The voluntary petition lists assets of £1041 and liabilities as well as a plan to reorganize under the supervision of referee Aubney. The action seeks relief under bankruptcy law and will proceed before the court.

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Picnic Planned by Indiana Society at Harlingen Ground

Indiana society WRnLACQ announces a picnic at the Harlinger fair grounds on June 7. General manager I. Williams of San Benito coordinates event with Harlingen in charge. The outing will feature fellowship and activities in the Rio Grande valley.

Wrnlacq Texas Jaoier Fio Grande Valley Harlinger Fair Grounds Harlingen Provident Pet I. Willams San Henite

Livestock market snapshot across major U S cities

The report compiles cattle hog and calf prices from Kansas City Chicago and St Louis markets. It notes bid levels for various weights with figures for beef and pork cuts and references yearlings calves and sows with price ranges and per hundredweight quotes.

Watermelons on GA Mart draw market bids and drops

Tatermelons appeared in noteable quan tiloe on both Browera and commission marta Thursday. Commission rome bony quotes price at 3% cents a wound with growers offering them at parity. Prices varied between 20 and Erule with a drop of 2h cents and roln bons. The vesalabla fal Yop te 14 b0, Gaulthinner iikentes ve off tay ng fu ets. Sider Prostuvd company gubted cus ay 26 cent Unier Wednesday's pret ihe new oupiation being 43.50. Hodetérselsa Wergolf taking to & cents a pound, and tryers drepped to 13 end 28 cense. Dairy products wire Orra.

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Groceries and Produce Prices From The Market

A readout of diverse farm and grocery items with prices list many fruits vegetables and dairy. Items include carrots cucumbers grapes watermelon peppers oranges apples peaches peppers and more with prices per bushel pound or box and totals in cents and dollars.

Poultry and Produce Trade Report From Fort Worth

The Fort Worth market shows activity in poultry and nuts with mixed prices. Brokers report dull trading on Thursday with 28 carloads noted, including Texas shipments, as port basing and market conditions hold steady. other regional traders and exchanges in New York and Chicago list various commodity quotes and cargos, reflecting a broad but uneven demand across markets.

Cariar Sales Port Worth Basle Tex Necked Bilee Telussahs

Former Inmate Kills Three in Kansas City After Escape

A former asylum inmate in Sedalia Missouri shot and killed Killie Kandess of Kanon City and wounded three others before dying by his own hand. Police report the suspect, June AINBI, became unbalanced after escape, leading to a deadly spree and his own death.

Asylum Killa Sedalia

Market Tremors Mark New York Trading Amid Mixed Signals

Stocks opened irregularly as investors weighed earlier gains and mixed economic cues. Bonds strengthened with notable activity in prominent rails and industrials, while speculation remained buoyant on 1831 prospects and mounting financing concerns.

Unclear text summarizing sugar and coffee trade notes

Fragmentary OCR notes describe sugar and coffee prices and trade conditions with mentions of taxes, exports, and market reactions. Several garbled phrases reference palladium related terms, but the core content remains unintelligible and several proper nouns are distorted.

Bond Set in Mail Fraud Charge in Austin Week

Frea weowy charged with using the mails to defraud in an alleged scheme to obtain money by fraudulent representation. He was held on a $2500 bond by United States Commissioner Paul A. Lackhart Thursday. Deputy Marshal Willie Johor was notified after the bond was set. The alleged offense is said to have occurred in Wiltoning county.

Frea Weowy Austin Wee United States Paul A. Lackhart Heatty W Moke Willie Johor Wil- Tinmgon

Assembly of God Church reelects Rev T E Anthony pastor

The Rev T E Anthony was reelected pastor of the First Assembly of God Church. Other officers elected with him include H Russ A O Mle Daniela E Lepiberly UW Cole J MeCill G liams deacons Carl Peabody 60 Superintendent Mrs W Kolterman Secretary A A Hight treasurer Mrs E Lamiberl school secretary and treasurer Ae Ey Fikes Ju A Tiinteke and A Martefieli trustees.

T. E. Anthony First Assembly of God Church H. Russ Mle Daniela E Lepiberly Ae Ey Fikes Ju. A. Tiinteke A. Martefieli

Cotton Market and Prices Report from New York and New Orleans

Weather and market notes describe cotton futures opening steady with slight gains amid reports of U.S. harvest and weather conditions. Mentions Jones and Brgee dealing, July and December contracts, and liquidation possibilities. Also references New York and New Orleans markets, and notes on price levels, market tone, and requests for remodeling materials.

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