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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1931

Page

3

Burglars Break Into Fred Immert Paint Store

Burglars entered the Fred Immert company paint store at 617 East Houston Street on Saturday, forced a back door, rammed an office line, and rifled a cash register on the second floor but took nothing. Authorities report a stairway escape and a possible theft of power from internal lines.

Krobknockers Fred Immert Company East Houston Street Owen A. Cash Register Wien’ Hill’ Moth Btare Tewae A. D. McDonald Excape Moore Mepanelt

Well diggers race to save man trapped in Spokane well

In Spokane Washington on June 13 Carl Tobmon 43 remained buried under 20 feet of concrete in a well cave in as his brother Victor and nearby workers toiled through the night. Rescue crews widened the shaft by ten feet and timbered the sides as concrete began to harden while hopes faded for an alive escape.

Spokane Wash Carl Tobmon Buriet Tobmson Victor Carl War Nun

Sugar and Syrup Crop Value in United States Declines

Washington report shows sugar and syrup crops valued at 114.587 million dollars for the United States, down from 100.405 million in 1920. Five year average stands at 112.072 million. Maple products yield 14.375 million taps, producing 120 percent of sugary syrup and a farm value near 8.17 million.

Washington, D. C Agriculture Department United States

Sterling Cleared Bills From Desk In Legislature Action

AUSTIN June 14 The governor signed a bill to earmark the embursement of the state funds and vetoed a measure aimed at browsing additions safeguarding public materials. He has approved or vetoed about 5 bills and resolutions since the session began January 13.

Austin Hosa Sterling Yeaterday Mlepositore Guarants Safegiaris Arouni Materia

Nightlife listings at various venues and dates

City dances and social events announced across Crescent Bend and Castroville. Details include venues such as the Security Ball at 1010 Commerce, Bidway opening dance, Hogan Hancock orchestra, and multiple Saturday and Sunday dances with prizes and live music.

Crescent Bend Dizieland Orchestra Adv Vik Dialeland Jast Castroville Hogan Hancock Bla Macedone Gold

Odd Fellows and Rebekah Gather for Tet Officers Election

About 500 delegates including many out of town visitors attended a joint session of the Texas Odd Fellows and Rebekah assemblies to elect officers and plan a meeting wave for Tet. Speeches by F M O M of Waco and Marcus Davis of San Antonio framed a program with music from Corsicana’s Rand and Glee Club and a memorial service for deceased members. The tour of the city followed with events at Owl Fellows Home and Drackenridge Park culminating in a Crockett Hotel dance Wednesday night.

Texas Odd Fellows’ Associations Rebekah Hatel F. OM Waco Texas 1. O Marcus W. Davis San Antonio Ametia Black Rebekah Assemblinn’ Associaion Rand and Glee Club Odd Fellers Corsicova Hriday Alamo Kehekohridge Owl Fellows Band Glee Club Drackenridge Park Crockett Hotel

Strangers Attack Victim With Knife Near City Streets

A 47 year old man from 106 San Fernando Street was stabbed by two strangers on Guadalupe and Medina streets. He was treated at Robert Byfleen hospital for knife wounds described as non life threatening. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

Petesfornlee San Fernando Robert Byfieen Guadalupe Medina

Obituary notices crowd local paper with multiple names

Obituary items list Edward R. Dowstr 35 of Austin died Friday in a local hospital funeral at home 102 West Elsmere with survivors including widow Helen and three sons plus siblings and in laws. Also Gilllant 61 and other notices for Knika 82 and Alexander 23 and Rittmann 74 with survivals and service details. Occasional places named Somlersin San Antonio Bridky Leraing Camerouy and Oklahoma City.

Edward RB. Dowstr High R- Downie Austin Ihe Lome Elsmere Plate Downie Lexis University University of Itornia Sig Oh Fentevnity Mre Llin Helen Downie My Word Waller Jackson Downley Mre ML King of Mattie FE Alexander Puneral Mattie E. Alexanter Mes Ruby Boxd Broadbent Avenue Alexander San Antonio Joe Mondy San Marcos Fone Andlehildren

Marriage Vital Statistics Mosaic Names and Dates

A garbled list of names, spouses, and addresses appears to record civil vital statistics, including marriages and family details. The text references multiple individuals with varied surnames, street addresses, hospitals, and ages, resembling a social or public notices section with scattered biographical data.

Court Terms Run Through County Docket With Divorces Granted

A long list of cases heard in multiple courts includes judgments in various suits and divorces. Proceedings cover contract disputes, automobile and accident matters, insurance, and property disputes, with determinations at district and justice courts.

Father Faces Murder Charge in Texas Rooming House Shooting

NORan Texas June 18 Abe Casey, 45, faced a murder charge in connection with the fatal shooting of Henry Ferrier, 18, at a rooming house. The shooting followed a quarrel sparked by Casey’s daughter and a planned automobile ride. Casey’s exam is expected next week. County attorney Main Broadway led the inquiry.

Noran Zulch Texas Abe Casey Connretior Henry Ferrier Hotke Ghot Casey Lather Broadway Madison County Ferrier Broadway

Miners at Haona Coal Mine Strike Over Eight Hour Day

Workers at the Haona Coal Company's new mine in Clairsville rallied today, seeking an eight hour day and job reinstatement for union affiliates. Families carried children as they picketed to halt work, demanding reemployment for those dismissed for union ties.

Clairsville Obig Tyne M.A. Haona-Coal Company

Joker: Cause of Emergency Report At Train Collision

A chaotic report describes an emergency run after a collision near Ferliabeet on a Saturday morning. Officers Crowe Amack and Drisg investigated a mangled woman on the track while an improvised team prepared the scene and gathered details.

Ferliabeet Lonnie Crowe Fa Amack Danny Drisg

Rainbow Girl officers elected and installed in Grant assembly

Officers of the Grant assembly of the Rainbow Girls were elected Friday and installed at a ceremony at the Scottish Rite cathedral with about 300 in attendance. Named officers include Marguerite Haching and Evelyn Hose, with several other titles and roles listed in attendance. New assemblies are planned for Karnes City, Greeporton, Uvalde, Sweetwater, and Carrizo Springs in the coming weeks.

Grant Order of the Rainbow Gube Ares Marguerite Haching Moaston Arvandworthy Mercy Rum S Austi Associte Afvicer Evelyn Hose San Antonio Stand Charity Mildred Wallace Ling Grand Dape Dorothy Bizn Amble Marguerite Harman Ranger Cheoriler Irene Joark Pisce Krilay Srsbinns Karnes City Grorpetorn Uvaldr Sweetwater Carrizo Sprines Enks Avetar

Nowsie Lingers Near Pal Stabbed in Street Mishap

A boy about a year old named John was in serious condition at Robert D. Green hospital Saturday with a knife wound in his side. His friend Walter Thomas, 13, stood in the corridor. The incident occurred while they were helping a woman struggling with a car door near Commerce and Alamo streets. Walter was questioned by police and released, then went to the hospital.

John ‘Dyogetail North Street Robert D. Geeen Hospital Walter Thommas Walter Commerce Alamo Street Sohn

Business Engineer to Give Six Lectures in San Antonio

San Francisco business engineer E. G. Bouehtin, who urged humanity before the Kiwanis at the Gunter hotel, will stay in San Antonio to present six lectures on business for the San Antonio Advertising Club, an announced plan.

G. Bouehtin San Francisco San Antonio

Girl Injured by Diver at Roosevelt Park Poul Friday

A 14 year old girl was injured when a diver fell on her in Roosevelt park Poul Friday. She was treated at Rebert B Green hospital for back injuries.

Army Officer Transfers and Promotions Listed in Orders

The Army announces a series of transfers and promotions including names such as Welborn Shanley Buffin and Latimer. Officials move officers between Fort Sam Houston Fort Francis and Panama areas with reassignments to hospitals and promotion to captain or first lieutenant.

Ivalverent Service Washington D. G Eliphiasarety Orde Talay Colonix C. Welborn Iewallo Jackmerlte Francisco Hareld D.roybur Fort Sam Houston Pareuin John L. Shanley Mf. c Tatsorman Beapital Cy Wickebucg Hot Sorlowe Hospital Harold A. Gisie UL D Wavhleden Redway Tinga Dyech Kenneth EB. Buffin Anasor Lessley E. Szencer G.4 Warren Walter Jensec Teatenworth Hot Springs Hospital Guy Mt. Xinman Inn University of Arkansa Fort Benjamin Whteler Pemd Ricnara Bristol Harry Witter J. Latimer Jr Tin Panama

Charters Issued and Business Names Listed in Austin and San Antonio

A fragmented list shows chartered entities and businesses in Austin Refugio and San Antonio. Mentions include Gowan Machine, Royal Underveliers Finance, Simson Dorothy Cobb Harava Supply, and merchant stock figures. unclear dates and punctuation render full details uncertain.

Gers Cobb Simone Dorothy G. Cobb Harava San Aclanto Cephal Atock Albert Daugherty George L. Taft Jr Eacumt. A

Social News Notes From San Antonio Society Scene

Mrs William Bibb Pettus announces forthcoming marriage to Clifford Lawrence at Mabertn. Various gatherings include a bridge dinner at Fort San Houston and a supper bridge in New Braunfels. The out of town wedding of Miss Maury Anthony to William Milton Jr at Austin is announced with guests from Milton family and local clubs.

Clara C. Pancoast William Bibb Pettus Anenounees Bry Dag Tor Mabertn Clifford Lawrence Lawwcence New York Ube Taawrenreck Uuiversite B . Gaptaly Mrs Vic. Mare Fort San Houston Maury Anthony William Milton Jr Austin Willy DB. Milton Gronm Sadie Milton Chapel I Edwin Neilan Hoyston Frank Dyer Houston Alice Deer Hare: Cohen St. Peter's Catholic Church Alamo Heights Winifred Anthony I Mise Utebn Mae Masterson

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