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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1931
Page
6
The National Recreation Association states that 389,518,109 dollars were spent on recreation in the United States last year. The figure highlights substantial investment in leisure activities across the nation.
Tired feet gain instant relief with a 24 hour comfort bath. The remedy claims to soothe sore burning tints and remove acids and poisons causing pain swelling and bad odors. Muscle tiredness fades and feet become ready to carry you happily on your way. Available through druggists with TIZ tablets.
Filipino servant Garino Demier confessed at Brooklyn police headquarters to killing Dr. George Edward Neeely, an eye ear nose throat specialist and prominent Catholic layman, in his home last Tuesday. Investigators note a motive tied to money taken. Demier claimed to flee to Philadelphia after the crime.
In Laibach Juzoalavia on June 8 a lioness at the Exhibition grounds mistook a six to eight months old baby for her cub and pulled the infant from a perambulator. The crowd watched as the lioness frolicked with the child before the trainer regained control. The baby suffered scratches and a bump but survived.
Moscow June 8 Former Kansas agronomist U Jonegh MacDowell has been awarded the Order of Lenin for distinguished service. After eight years in Russia he is stationed since 1920 at the Yunbluc state farm in Northern Caucasia. He was among 42 agriculturalists decorated today.
A Pontiac advertisement touts strong value and comfort, claiming you can buy a Fine Pontiac for about the cost of an older small car. It highlights a quiet large four cylinder motor, Fisher body, deep springs, soft cushions, Mohair interior, rubber seat cushions, hydraulic shocks, and stylish lines. Test drives are offered by any Oakland Pontiac dealer.
Expansion of the Texas university is set to begin next fall with eight buildings to be improved including the library. Building plans are nearing completion as the university hosts summer meetings with architects. Dr W J Battle chairs the building committee. The program, approved by the legislature, authorizes the university to invest part of its permanent fund in bonds. Completion is targeted for two years. Includes library and dormitories and several academic and engineering facilities.
GALYHSLAN June 5 John Bruce 8 pioneer Galycetonian and clerk of the county court at law died here Sunday night after a brief ness. He was born in Virginia and came to Texas in 1873, settling first in Sant Antonio where he served as clerk of the district court until 1881 when he came to Galveston.
More than 1000 attended the third presentation of the historical pageant San Antonio Yesterday and Today produced by St. Gerard’s School Sunday night at the municipal auditorium. The four episode show traced San Antonio from the Canary arrival to the present with a cast of many students led by Lou Schneidermeyer Mia Mary Tone Garra John Simon Robert Lar-Teton and others.
Civil service announces examinations for elevator operators with competitive rating on spelling, copying, letter writing, arithmetic, and on training and experience. Eligible applicants to be judged on accuracy and efficiency for 1080 positions.
Fort Worth June 8 Two former bank men Wood and C Johnson were each sentenced to Montny in federal court for six counts including embezzlement misapplication of funds and false reports. They face the Leavenworth penitentiary as an appeal is filed by their attorneys Jenny Irvine. The case stems from a 1930 bank failure with a shortage of 1,293,000.
PARIS Vesis. Tune. Pen Manuel, 45, shot his wife, and himself at Manuel's filling station one mile east of Paris. A pistol lay beside Manuel. Investigators say the couple had been separated for about six months.
More than 100 abstractors from across the state arrived in Fort Worth on Monday for the opening session of the Texas Title Association's 38th annual convention. A preconvention conference brought together officers, directors, and committee members prior to the main events.
Greenville Texas June 8 Annie Mas Williamson died instantly when a car carrying seven from Dallas to Texarkana plunged from the highway down a embankment and overturned. Her mother Mrs Carter Williamson and five others were injured including W C Intsen, Dorn, Mrs Norn Tre, Re 10, and Cas Williamson.
Announcement from Philadelphia indicates Dr Clyde L King, Pennsylvania secretary of revenue and Wharton professor, will marry Miss Irene Maesehall, former dean of women at Baylor University, Texas, on June 27. Parents of the bride, Mr and Mrs Maesehall of Texas, issued the notice.
A June incident near Chequers involving driver Tom Berna ended when a traffic officer signalled to stop as the vehicle surged forward in what observers described as a reckless display. The event drew attention to driving conduct and public safety.
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