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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1931
Page
2
Drought relief efforts across affected states boosted egg production. The Agriculture Department notes the most affected areas now produce 5 to 12 percent more eggs than in 1930, though national daily output trails last year by about 2 percent. The report urges continued support and notes widespread market activity at Crockett 2400.
Preliminary hearings in the case of Def Ham, 20, Weslaco, charged with the fatal shooting of Mine Clark at a Ta Rico dance hall resume in Matamoros district court. Witnesses describe the incident including involvement of Argusto De La Rosa and a pistol, with conflicting statements and questions about intoxication and memory. The hearing is expected to conclude today.
Washington June 10. United Press reports the National Education Association invited President Hoover to give a five minute talk at a February 22 observance in Mount Vernon. Senator Fess of Ohio extended the invitation on behalf of the group.
Thieves hit the office of W. H. Palm at 408 Maverick building and stole tools valued around 300 dollars. A leather Ell Conteininz with 100 dollars worth of Sypeyerster tools were reported missing. Police were notified Wednesday and later found discarded items at Water and North streets.
Mrs Clara Dorband of Los Angeles obtained a divorce from Kurth Dorband after he left home with her clothes. The divorce settlement notes she sometimes faced stripping to remain clothed, and references other financial items and weather notes amid a garbled mobile-page mishmash.
San Antonio hosts the Sixth annual Texas DeMolay conclave June 10 to 21 with Jackson as competition chairman. Delegations from about 26 chapters plan to send large contingents for the degree tournament and parade. San Angelo and Dallas bands and patrols will compete and a San Antonio drum corps will join the parade.
Corpus Christi June 10 delays stall Olmos dam suit as McKenzie Construction seeks 104000 from city of San Antonio. Judge Hopking grants until Wednesday afternoon to file second amended answer. Trial may slip weeks with depositions dominating witness testimony. Mayors Chambera and commissioners plan return to San Antonio after brief stay.
The Tartar Wall theater in Chien Men near the bell tower has been closed by authorities due to crowding and disorder in charge. The cinema opened about a year ago in a converted space atop a walkway and had become popular with locals and visitors.
In Allentown on June 10 a pheasant winner arose after a clash between a Jiaoske and two hendamne cocks. The birds battled near the city, with the pheasant prevailing by pecking the snake’s crew, according to local observer Yoho Weis.
A Texas official debunks claims that owning an encyclopedia is illegal or felonious. The feature cites Rob ert Ripley’s In Not or Not, references Article 682 of the liquor law, and notes no enforced prosecutions for possessing a brewing formula book.
An ancient oak, said to be revered by the village, was cut for firewood to aid a traffic project. Chief Red Jacket urged conciliatory talks to prevent further harm to the community and preserve the tree’s memory.
Mrs Nelle Connelly a 45-year-old widow and recluse in Warren townahle was forced to part with 35 mongrel dogs by the Homme Society. She killed herself with a gun in her kitchen, leaving a note saying she could not live without her dogs. One dog survived beside her body.
Jim Lubbock was charged with threatening to take the life of G. D. Neal of San Jon, Texas. The complaint was filed in County Court at Law No. 2 before Judge George C. Clifton on Wednesday. Neal was no-billed and Lubbock was charged with assault to murder after a shooting last November in which both were wounded. Lubbock appeared in court on Wednesday under a $4,000 bond.
Barber shops insist bobbed hair remains in style and will be worn longer than before. They note trims at the back of the neck for a neat look and plan to accommodate a forthcoming special event with adjusted lengths.
Sweden enlarges oyster planting with fifty thousand Dutch seed stock laid along the coast. Officials say the new beds will not mature for some time, but additional bands will soon be ready to yield crop.
Arizona tribes urge action against tractors and graders on reservation roads criticizing modern machinery for displacing workers. The letter cites protests and calls for stricter control with references to officials and rising tensions among communities over enforcement and policy.
North Texas Senator Moore of Oretarille disavows involvement with county offices and says he temporarily left the committee amid a probe. He notes the committee’s work could trigger prosecutions of former North Texas officials and hints at further investigations across counties.
Fragmentary OCR describes a 200 dollar bond matter tied to betting cases. Mentions individuals named Earl, Colsilie, Charles, Newminan, Big Lees, and a group following someone on Boledad Street club Ante wing. Text is garbled but indicates a crime tied event with bonds fixed.
An 18 year old girl, Lape Binrewo, of 178 South Richter Street, was wounded when she accidentally overturned a tub of hot water while washing Wednesday morning. She was injured in the Tega incident and treated locally.
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