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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

20

Centennial at Bastrop I Planned

Centennial celebration for Bastrop to mark founding 100 years ago with a daylong program. Rural clubs demonstrate work, speeches by pioneer residents, coronation of centennial queen Mary Nell Jonen and court, historical pageant, barbecue, and a closing dance.

Castrol Texas Hely Tere Mike Mary Nell Jonen Nut Mya Digpal Donex Tiulrap Hrolph Grace Tenkinn Daugher Hartford Tenking Anden Bey Court Bastron Téastron Riven

Beaumont Plan Puts Quietus on Train Whistles

Beaumont moves to end train whistle noise by an ordinance restricting whistles near crossings. Officials promise enhanced safety with new crossings and visible watchmen. residents anticipate reduced noise while maintaining public protection standards.

Beaumont Quietus Pratimont Inco Neil Bella Crosavina Ely

OES Picks Staff at Fort Stockton Fort Stockton lodge officers named

The Incal rhantes of tha Chamber of the Eastern Star installed officers at Fort Stockton. Taveline Johnson serves as worthy matron, Del Teeman as worthy patron, Timirice Berrett as associate matron, Oma Hawks as patron, Will Beeman as secretary, Esuto Rooney as treasurer, Jawise Bosman as chaplain, Fulia Bink as conductor, Merle Brazen as associate conductress, Teetha Ellis as marshall, John Warrick as sentinel, Ada Coadeyiy as lecteur. Additional officers include Tatts Tearl Crantoc iohe and Meir Breet.

Fort Stockton Tesss Tha’ Chrler The Enstern Star Taveline jJohnson del Teeman Patro Timirice Berrett Patent Oma Hawks Aksoninie Coniliet Ress Wilin Beeman Esuto Rooney Jawise Bosman

Royal Arch Group Elects Leaders at Tex Chapter

At the regular morning session of the Royal Arch chapter in Ort Stacicon, Texas, officers were elected or reelected. Named are high officers such as captain, praemant minister, and master of the third veil, with several members listed among the elected roles.

Eatnin Danald Jarxiba Dotterer Mister Ga A. Koon

Large Pecan Yield Promised in Texas

A Texas report from the Trans region notes a record pecan harvest expected this fall if summer pests do not destroy crops. Researchers at Collinge Station and the Trans experiment station say West Texas pecans are ripening, signaling a strong season for local growers.

Texas San Angelo Teses Laseeta Bissing Trans Experiment Station Collinge Station

British Vessel Loading Race Victory Reported

A British vessel named HOVATOR won a loading race amid heavy activity at Tart Fiounton. The event involved movement of bales and parts, with the Devihhaunee Castalion and the Tatenba Mari seen in participation. The race completion was recorded about 15 minutes ahead of a rival ship, with militancy noted in the export line.

Hovator Tere Boi Iritania Agine Patton Thy Sessan Aosran

A Laredo Road Curve Cut Eliminated in Texas

A Texas road project on the San Antonio Laredo highway south of town eliminates a double curve on A Laredo Road. Machinery began Tuesday for gridding work, with expected automation reducing yearly incidents. Delegates from Transat Texas and local business groups were led by John Ly.

Prarnali Thuan & AW Transat Texas John Ly Bibl Weontvent Chamler Foc

Marfa Plans Cattlemeet Featured by Ranchers and Officials

A Marfa cattle meet is planned with about 90 feeders, pickers, Tailrand representatives, buyers, and technicians attending. Special trains from the belt will run, and prominent business leaders will be on site to promote the industry. Events include a tour of ranches, a world famous flower fair, and social functions at hotels in Marfa Alpine and Fort Davis.

Matoral Tor Moefn Fritspram Pinerr Rancher Tlinhtal Wereford Urgedera” Ag Marfa Alpine Fort Davis Flichland Fiorefariis

Valley Will Build New Citrus Sheds In Mission Area

Valley agricultural leaders announce construction of citrus packing sheds in Mission area. Project, led by John T. Shary of Shary Irrigation, aims to modernize packing and storage, with estimated total cost around 8150,000 and completion planned later in the season.

Mission Tune John T. Shary Ar Nesi Prominen Valley San Carlonal Down

Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers in Fort Rockton

The newly organized American Legion Auxiliary nominees include Mrs G. O. Nanny as president and Owen as vice president. Mire Pht Dalley serves as secretary, with Mrs James P AneS as treasurer and additional officers listed for various roles.

Fort Rockton Tex O. Nanny Tian Owen Mire Pht Dalley Jame P O. Thitsien Chamain

Community notices mix with church and club events

Fragmented OCR lists meetings and activities from various clubs, churches, and civic groups. It mentions plan details, campaign timelines, contest rules, and social gatherings across San Antonio organizations, with names such as Mrs W. Eb Tyne and Mrs G Ewechese, plus dates and venues for upcoming events.

Wendaes Elas Benet Urersh Unzebaadisny Vane Wrst Marlon Reet Alex Adame Chai Celeritivy Maturers Memmille Gil the Daughters Republic of Texas Eb Tyne Cal Dat Labele Ani Viarion

Husband and Son Denied Freedom for Burial Rites

George Hill and Wikgon Als were denied freedom for burial rites after a coroner’s verdict of death by suicide was returned for John H. Kiser, a designee in the case. The article notes a note left by the deceased and details surrounding the evening of the incident.

San Wayini

Rage Turtles Demand Sparks Racing Interest

Report from Midi State races shows rising demand for Rage Turtles as George Blanchard, a dealer, received a bulk order for 250 turtles from an out of town buyer. A crew gathered near the Drush to prepare the stock for racing events, indicating heightened enthusiasm and potential track activity this season.

Midi George Blanchard Thanchard

Liquor Squadron Formed by Sheriff of Harvis County

Harvis County sheriff announces formation of a liquor squadron to enforce local Prohibition era laws. The dispatch notes personnel trained under Sheriff Pr Rinhir, detailing duties, patrols, and countywide warrants in enforcement efforts amid reported disturbances and possible cartel activity.

Harvis County Hasan Bern Persie Pr Rinhir Prinissinnets Voiay Jeans Gramanii Vonplein Wink

Texas Town Given Lower Water Rate

An agreement between city bodies and the Texas-Louisiana Tour company cuts water costs for Memphis residents. The new schedule promises a 20 to 25 percent saving for the average user while increasing available water.

Texas Memviius Cosas Téxas-Louisiana Memphis

Caniar Fatr Will Be Free This Year

PARIA, 'Poxas, Jar 15.- 1%) Tamar county's tet. vt, ie free thin Ar, 'nlecttors have Weckled, Paint for reCintablig bubble, iy fences om the Thin grounds Alientors Afid a roma Dplated,. fo, plo the wosh.

Paria Poxas Jar Tamar

Rum Smugglers Threaten U S Stocks Health

SAHOO reports a warning from customs authorities about rum smuggling and animal health risks. The tale notes contamination concerns near calrouisi Grzing and Lin riniers with river infections spreading from Mexican contacts to American herds.

Campbell Alton Mexico

Well drilled beside tracks in Texas era turmoil

Unclear text but reports a man named Ned Bankina in Losaview Texas near a trackside well. The fragment mentions a Fare dhet project and plans to erect a lead esek with a plan to run off a veiled action.

Losaview Texas Bankina Knoorm Wildentler Iran Hell Poth Gael

Amarillo Coliseum plans reveal future football venue

Wilbur C. Hawk, president, announces a new arena structure at Amarillo near Hnee Coliseum for a football game and a three staged fair grounds exposition. Construction aims to start within the next month with a large seating capacity and several listed participants and plans.

Hnee Coliseum Amarillo Amarilaz Aya Colleen Etry Tri Stata Fair Wilbur C. Hawk Annonneat Ita Ispe

Long Bridge Near Finish Over Trinity in Texas

The Long Bridge at Fasicana near Wesas, Texas, set to open June 17, will ease Trinity crossing year round. It spans about 8004 feet, ranks among the longest highway bridges in the state, and cost roughly $250,000 with multiple government contributions. Traffic to use the spans nine roots by Wishwas 31, weather permitting.

Faesicana Wesas Dna Manley Trinity Yiter Sween Navorni Peopara Trinity Tevas Aod Ineseet Karsatte Hemersom CIA State Way Department Mexlecal

Scholastic record of Colorado Tex. family’s beast

A distorted OCR passage describes a Colorado Texas family named Weens with several children. It mentions a mother and father, names likely misspelled, and a note about all four children allegedly attending school nine months without absence or tardiness.

Colorado, Tex Texas Alain Tom Pee Dali Axades Wertell Helly Mar Abe Loreen Childern

Carrying Capacity of Field Boosted

In Longview Textine 16 reports an increase in field carrying capacity. The article notes a rise to 5,000 barrels per emt in pipe tins and references Conetts for paste production.

Longview

Green Bude Tints Proposed For Office Buildings

Melvin, chair of the American Academy, predicts green buddings will be used to reduce glare and ease eye strain. He notes nine foot rear wall limits and says modern offices favor proper lighting. He cites forefathers using natural greens and suggests blue or green hues remain subtle at roots.

Wil Alto Belt Dave Melly Omaha Neb Rice Chalman American Academy We Ates Melvin American Optometric Association Molrin

Highway to be longest in Kennedy County

A garbled report notes county officials discuss a highway project designated No 42 aimed to become the longest road in the region. It mentions Judge Deversald and ties to Canada and Alaska, with completion hoped in a future year and statements about safety and northward routing.

Esas Jiine Tula Willie Oscar Judge Deversald Kennedy County

Plan lights the way with highway marker install

The state highway department completed installation of form state highway route markers and plans illuminated signs along the safer route. An additional aid to Seattle is noted. Verification by district engineer J. Byarly is cited, with work concentrated within the last month.

Bighya Smnstall Seattie Barly Hich

Two Die In Collision Between Motor Launch And Ferry

A motor launch and a municipal ferry named Elmhurst collided near Clason’s Bain as the ferry departed its slip. Passengers Anthony Teck 36 and Edward Walsh were swept under and died. Albertson 41 and Rose Goliten 24 of White Plains were injured. The small craft drifted about 300 feet before rescue.

NEW Torr Edwerd Walsh Ariup ‘Alborpten Ann Rose Goliten Howerd Thornton

B Y P U Texas Confab At Encampment

The Baptist Young People's Union of Texas will hold its annual encampment at Valados. Latimer of Austin and Latimer of Austin noted speakers. Dr Ty E Burvensh of Nashville will attend along with Mend of Do preeitent.

B.Y.P.U Texas Raptist Young People’s Union of Tex Valados Abe Sneluide Tenet Mf Latimer Austin Ty EE Burvensh Nashville Tran Tosa

Rail Consolidation Plans Ironed Out

Officials outline consolidation steps amid rail sector talks. Attendees include representatives from Ford and other major players as new lines and pricing discuss at a New York center meeting with expected deadlines and regulatory input.

Wariington of Weyers New York Vaniag Vahiimareene Oisia Cammuuesion

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