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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1931

Page

2

Priests Challenge New Church Statute in Vera Cruz Courts

Catholic priests and parishioners from Ametian district filed petitions to block enforcement of a new church statute in Vera Cruz. Judge Bartlett placed the petitions under advisement amid ongoing protests as church ceremonies continue, with authorities silent on the issue and no priest expulsions reported.

Menico City Celilleos Cile Fera Cruz Ametian J. A. Bartlett Gondac Vera Cruz Romis Adelherio Tejeda Ortiz Rubio Ministry of the Interior Paps Rais Y Florés Vera Gruz Tabusen Bero

Bonded in Bank Killing Heads to Court in Rankin

Rankin Texas reports two men Hugh Gilesple and Clarence Shan net indicted for the January 1928 shooting of W. Miller and another man during an alleged attempt to rob the First State Bank. Bonds set as high as 10 000 for Barfield and others connected to the case. Calgary piece notes Jack home after a wild Alberta journey with a dog gifted earlier.

Rankin Texas Hugh Gilesple Clarence Shannet Gherals Upton County W. MW Blacke Barfield Uplonemanty Dec Calgary Alberta Carly Jack Rec Plumer Barssua Edmonton

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Fragmented OCR text with mixed illegible terms and numbers. readable parts mention weather, ATF, total, and a date-like string. Core facts are unclear. cannot determine a coherent event or subject for a proper summary.

Total Ameust Wen Danum Bray

Burglars Loot Air Jorg Homes In Large Tie

Police investigated a major residential burglary ring in which about $3000 worth of jewelry clothing and coins were stolen from six houses within a block radius on East Locust Street and nearby lanes. Victims include Mrs W D Arthur and Mrs A Samper with items ranging from diamonds to antique jewelry.

Arthur East Locust Street A. Samper Mra We OM Shotwell Enat Locurt Ld Fast Locurt Mart Berrs Paschal Street

Chamber urges call for special session on oil proration

C of C urges Governor Sterling to convene a special session of the Legislature to enact proration legislation after oil producers in Texas claim overproduction in the Hart Texas field has led to injunctions against state enforcement of the proration order. Directors unanimously support the move to give the railroad commission power to enforce production limits. The effort aims to end private production disputes and protect the oil industry from ruin.

Bir Hundeed eLawders Texas Nexs Sterling Legislatere Unanimousis Sterling Texes Oil Railroad Commission Hart Tesato Comeovision Tran Trane

Thief Steals Bride Items During Church Ceremony

A reported incident at a church ceremony in Canada sees a thief enter the vestry and take the bride’s hander, with a Montreal steamship receipt for passage and a sum of $948 noted. investigators seek clues as the groom and victim are identified as Miss Muriel Aller Boecett and Helinald Mackay.

Canada Muriel Aller Boecett Mackay Church of the Erdenmer Etola Montreal

Metown Rail Accident Details From Unclear OCR

A garbled OCR passage describes a man or worker near a trail spotter machine and a collision or action on a railway area. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, with several misspellings and broken phrases. The fragment mentions a train and a chopping or raising feature, but lacks coherent facts.

Helen Wills Prefers Home and Husband to Wimbledon Trip

Helen Wills, the world’s top women’s tennis player since 1923, chooses domestic life with her husband Frederic over a Wimbledon overseas trip. The New York article notes her celebrated career, court appearances, European honors, and simultaneous pursuits in writing and art, marking a shift to home life while maintaining public prominence.

Helen Wills Wimbledon Cates Helen Sbe Abe Europe New York University of California Erederic Mandy Jtr Snya Abe New Yo

Sterling on Honing Trip Port Aransas Texas

Governor Sterling arrives in Port Aransas for a Gulf fishing fundraiser with Joe Marin of Austin hosting. The governor’s party, joined by former Governor Tan Monis and Carl Estes, plans a sea fishing program and remains through Friday with additional Austin notable guests.

Port Aransas Texas Sterling Frides Austin Joe Marin Port Aranzas Brinday Tan Monis Carl Estes Gulf Clautyn Leer Board of Control Charlin Cook Austin Chamber of Competer J. C. Clapton Austin Hotel Eldred McKinnon Austin Danser

Picnic Planned by Booster Club at Finnie Park

The Alamo Booster Club plans a moonlit picnic at Finnie Park in New Braunfels on Saturday. Transport will be provided from the passenger station of the Missouri Pacific at 4520 p.m. for invited employees and families, with WAL Hings chief and the secretary sharing duties.

Alamo Hooster Club Finnie Park New Braunfels Pasenger Station Allasouri Pacifi Familion and Featmily WAL Hings Beceter Hecretaer Will Hare Tharze

Beverly Hills Letter on Hoover Sways Public View

A garbled clipping discusses public sentiment on Herbert Hoover in Beverly Hills, noting a speech overrun its time and perceived missteps. It mentions radio fans and political fallout, suggesting Hoover’s image suffered more from recent events than the Wickersham report.

Beverly Hills Calif Lune Mr. Hoover Evan Arne Andy Wickersham Cat Radio Res Pune

Atlantic Hop Flight Plans From Harbor Grace to Germany

Danish immigrant Hillig and photographer Nylag finalize preparations for a 3100 mile hop from Harbour Grace Newfoundland to Germany via Denmark. They flew from St Johns to Hawkesville last night, completing the trip in about four hours amid poor weather conditions.

Si John New Beunowich A. Nylag Keans-Atlantic Oto Hilig Mofer Hairiia Denmark Tharbor Grace Hillig Harbor Grace New Foundland Hawkenock Heights

Sheep to Serve as Lawnmowers Experiment in Akron

Akron officials plan to test using sheep or goats to control municipal grass and weeds at the Fulton airport and surrounding areas. If the lawn grows rapidly, crews will move forward with the animal grazing plan to reduce maintenance costs.

Aknon Ohio Akron

Lights on Roads The Out Autoists

Toledo Obie June 20 report on road energy need and driving behavior. Mentions Wotan A. Mendelsohn and A. Midegater in Obie Suppvention. Skewed OCR yields unclear details but indicates focus on motorist safety and regulation.

Toledo Obie INA Mobil Lithte Wight Mendera Peoperly Callen Wotan A

War veterans recount injuries from distant battles

The article recalls World War I veterans detailing losses from Cambrai and other campaigns. It mentions Nord Pekots, a one armed paler, and references June Shon and Edwanks of Wolresammoni as champions who lost limbs.

Loniix Wolresammoni Sitaio Cambrai

Thotograths Nrak At Auction Notice

Fragmentary OCR text shows names and relations including a wife and several individuals. It appears as a damaged notice about a hawker and possible sale or event at a distance. Readable items include names like Mrs Pune and Marzaret with triplets and Loren.

Aluako Woleott D Ah Hawker Pune Prenela Weil Theie Sivier Marzaret Triplets Bare Loren Gegethre Evem

Quiz Suspect in Kempf Mystery Questioned

Investigators questioned a suspect tied to the Kempf disappearance as a $250 reward for Kempf’s apprehension and conviction drew attention. A bloody cudgel and iron haft found near Kempf’s home suggest he was beaten and possibly killed, with officers across Medina and surrounding counties expanding the inquiry.

Kempf Devine Sundax Kemps Duing Aring Audres Hopkins C. J. Schuchle Sthelieg Counts

Welfare Girls Make Dresses From Flour Sacks in Dresden

In Dresden on June 20 members of the Welfare labor group wore dresses crafted from flour sacks and feed bags at a meeting. Evangelion Holladay received a prize for the finest frock, with a dress cost noted as 1 cent. The group plans to wear the outfits at a forthcoming event.

Dresden Welfare Lab Dressen IRS Evangelion Holladay Eauzch

Man Survives 50 000 Volt Electric Jolt in California

In Altadena California George El Legere a Tower Station employee was thrown several feet after accidentally touching a 4 000 volt line switch. Doctors at the hospital predicted he would survive though he suffered serious injuries. Eyewitnesses described a blinding flash and a violent surge of electricity that could have killed him.

Altadena Calif George EL Legere Ilnesses Workinen Seid

Chinese cave dwellings unearthed in Changteh province

Reports from Lonast province indicate Chinese archaeologists uncovered cave dwellings containing bone and earthenware. The findings support the idea that ancient Chinese philosophers and early peoples created cliff dwellings and caves in upland areas for shelter and utilitarian use.

Paosaible Rwellere Changteh Lonast Ing

Moves Too Many Granted Nivorea Divorce Case

Alfred Jane 20,-(1NS)- Eight years of marriage end in divorce granted to wife Willa SC Lattlehale. She accuses husband of crying and abusive treatment and seeks custody of two children. Case before Vee Williami.

Alfred Jane Lilllenale Ureomline Willa SC. Lattlehale Williami Fivbee

Church Operates Swimming Pool in Community Notice

A church group begins operating a community swimming pool under church authority. The notice states the pool serves parishioners and local residents, with details on hours and entry policies.

Ambulance Arrival Sparks Party Crowd in Tolue

Crreds of attendees at a Teachers' College event in Tolue gathered to mock the arrival of an ambulance after a joke. The crowd chanted and cheered, while officials and guests discussed the incident and safety measures at the Fatboll venue.

Atl Teacher’ College Tol

Radio Programs and Schedules Cited in Local Listing

A fragmented early 20th century radio schedule fragment lists programs and times including a 6:34 p.m. segment and 4:38 p.m. slot. Mentions general topics, local clubs, cavalry, and various broadcasters with unclear names and affiliations.

Fragmented OCR Night Card of Local Events and Names

An unreadable OCR fragment lists various names, times, and places, mentioning events at venues and a schedule. Lacks coherent narrative, but preserves multiple person names and locations such as a theater, clock times, and crowd scenes.

Canadian Flier Crosses English Channel in Glider

Canadian flyer, inventor and speeder, crossed the channel in a glider. Starting at Gypsynoa airdrome yesterday, he climbed to 12 0 meters, followed behind an airplane, and landed at Atinglevert airdrome near Cotas after a northward glide at about 14 miles per hour.

English Channel Bovulocse-Surmer France Didut Pissant Agnedmore Fier Speer Tixtay Dlatinn Fenellah Channel Fympno Fla Aea Prench Canal Atinglevert Cotas

Tariff Commission Studies Levy On Copper Ore Duties

Washington June 20 The Tariff Commission studies possible levy on copper ore and concentrate under the IPAC tariff act The action aims to dock duties on August 1 growers in Colorado California Idaho Montana Nebraska and Wyoming seek an increased levy or economic adjustment.

Tariff Commission Luear Wabtington D.C Jabel Roan Ony Mont Contearerin Colorado Idaho Montana Nebraake Wyoming

Charity Is Given Damages in Suit

Charity awarded damages in a civil suit filed in Los Angeles. Plaintiff Mary Picken alleged harm caused by unfair treatment at a charity event organized by Miss Gene Row Vollywoml. Court records show the settlement covered medical expenses and related losses.

Los Angeles Syne Mary Picken Fiton Aetrony Qene Row Vollywoml Artiat Harq Anreed Mtba Alihouettes

Henry Ford 10/60 On Al The NBC Radio Forum

A Detroit radio event features Henry Ford speaking at 7 30 PM Saturday over NBC sound networks from Detroit. The program includes a presentation to Ford for a new hoverhold appliance, with remarks from Mr Bord and Swane from New York, amid a national radio forum on government and industry.

Henry Ford Lean Hovey Ford Mike America Nationg Network Bord Detroit Opie Swone Oxslyning N.Y

Auto and Wagon Crash on Highway in Peansali Texas

On a Thursday night near Derby along the San Antonio to Laredo highway an auto, a wagon, and mules collided. One person was injured while another family member, in a wagon, escaped with a broken hand. Passenger Jack Cileny, a small win from A dy Gidley company, was not injured.

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School Cafeterias to Feed Children

Fifty five school cafeterias will open to feed children at noon as summer vacation ends. The Federating of Parental-Teacher organizations announced the plan in Angial. Local residents may bring details to Mary Ba at Crockett 2400 for compliance dates.

Paredt-Tonecher Magnetation Lede Mary Ba Crockett

Pastor Admits Hanging at North Tuling Baptist

In Dallas on April 20 a supply pastor at North Tuling Baptist Church confessed to hanging himself with an electric cord in the church. He said a threatening letter was sent to him earlier, and that he acted after being forced by masked men to return to the church. The incident prompted police inquiry but led to no further action against others.

Dallas Jane North Tuling Baptist Church Lexlay T. Drown Himeric Gad Homer le Marler Brown Pallee Alen Hig Russe Uy Fay Custly Res Bamce

Four Pilots Fined and One Suspended After Marion Crash

After a Marion episode, four pilots were fined and one suspended by the aviation department. Amisha Enehart Putnam received a reprimand for carelessness and bad judgment following an earlier crash near Abilene Texas. Other pilots cited supported the Harding memorial education and the roles of President Coolidge at Marion in a Tuesday hearing.

Marion Washington, D.C Rointneren Department Amisha Enehart Putnam Traneatlantic Abilene Harding Firxiver Univin Coolidge

Vanderbilt Waits Answer of Wife in Divorce Case

Reno dispatch reports Carnelian Vanderbilt Jr faces potential divorce action as Mrs Vanderbilt, formerly Mary Weir Davidson Dozen, indicates a fight to the finish. Attorney Wondbucn says the head and deter mined upon course to follow as proceedings were outlined.

Reno Nev Carnelian Vanderbilt Jr Mrx Vanderbilt Mary Weir Davidson Finjan

Credit League Names Leaders At Private Dinner

An obscure group, the Protective League Organized Orunnzalian of the Ceril, convened at the West Anthony hotel Friday night to discuss wage battles against a group called shina. GE. M. Stevens of Magnolia Finanen led, with Peary Delevan named chair and Florente Coffey as secretary, while a grain trader was noted as a key figure.

Protective _ League Orunnzalian Ceril Shina Wes Finnore

Sherman Soldier Dies at 100 Years Old

Sherman veteran Frederick W. Seymour, aged 100, died after several weeks illness. He served with Union forces during Sherman’s Atlanta campaign and is remembered for piloting troops and flag bearing duties. Funeral plans to be announced by family. numerous friends honor his century of service.

Ghicago Union Atlanta Sherman Georgia Tewan Frederick W. Seymour Alo Ng

Act Today Motion Prompts Reader Mobilization

Fragmented OCR text references a call to action and readers in Texas cities San Antonio and South Weot Texan about a war context. It mentions a Sunday light connection, a 76,000 circulation, and a Crockete 2400 writer contact for plans before a March night fence. Military wording appears with vague references to Hun and silent dawn.

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