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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1931
Page
3
Washington report shows the federal deficit shrinking to about 850 million dollars in the current year while total revenue for the fiscal year to June 18 reached 4.192 billion. Income tax payments totaled 1.778 billion, with June 18 receipts adding 47.5 million and marking the third straight daily decline in the deficit.
Moscow reports the spring sowing campaign nearly finished with national acreage ahead of last year by about 0,010,000 hectares. Seed covers most southern areas. only a few lays remain in the north. The agricultural commissariat says 08,KI6,000 hectares had been sown by June 15, totaling a major portion of the plan. Newly $4,000,000 hectares were sown on the first date in 1520.
Vatican City June 20 Pope Pius XII said the world stands with him in the persecution of the church. He described the situation as grave and noted no accord is in sight and negotiations have not begun.
Bernard Tigue was injured Friday night near East Commerce and Hackberry when a vehicle struck him and the driver, Yell Meurer of 214 Potomar, failed to stop and render aid. Meurer was charged with failure to stop and render aid and posted bond at $560.
DVALUG Texas invites all farm families and interested parties to Farm Day at the Winter Garden Experiment Station. Superintendent Hedlorlensen will lead demonstrations across farm phases with country agents coordinating. The event emphasizes practical, hands on farming truths and a relaxed, rural summer environment.
Reports from Berlin and London show stock gains amid German cabinet emphasis on the president’s statement. Washington dispatches stirred interest in Mellon’s treasury visit and possible plans to ease European economic distress. France signaled willingness to aid reconstruction as reparations and war debts link discussed. Conference leaders may publish a comprehensive statement on Germany reparations talks.
Jane Luling was appointed as city corporation judge at the Luling meeting this week. John GC Wallare was proposed as emparation judge of the city. The oath of office was taken and the new official immediate sworn in.
Uvalde Independent School District reports a notable rise in enrollment this year. Officials cited higher pupil counts across campuses, signaling growing student interest and potential impacts on staffing and funding.
RINDE TANELRO June 20 The German flying boat VO-X completed her length from Alcarhelp Switzerland and landed in the harbor at 12 39 p m Four hundred forty five miles east of Tyrolean coastbound path from Alcarhelp to Rio de Janeiro.
Local notices advertise a variety of dance events including modern, old time, and trance styles at venues such as Castroville Sur, Helotes, and Midway. Events run Saturdays and Sundays with live music, orchestras, and dancing sessions led by several named performers and orchestras.
Esther Stepheny a 16 year old girl from a small Mexican village near Acapulco has established a scholastic record noted by educators. Her achievement highlights strong English skills and academic promise amid tropical Pacific coast surroundings.
Bumper event in Bavaria features the historical play The Lirik as a dramatic focus in Rothenburg near Mothenburg. The piece depicts Thirty Years War scenes with a dramatic drinking episode echoing the city’s wartime ordeals and plundering under General Tilly in 1631.
The American Legion cooperates with the Chicago World’s Fair planning committee. A Charter issued to the American Legion Thirty-three Corporation of Chicago outlines aims for on- shelf displays and veteran visitation during the event. The Legion will be invited to its national convention in TRO.
Mexico reports consignments to the United States in April including 11 carloads of silver and 4 carloads of gold and copper concentrates. Government figures list copper and other metals moving to the American market during the annual period, with cargoes tied to the Sinaloa region.
Cristien J. Bretz, 67, of 500 TMan sfosk avenue, was found dead in his garage early Saturday with a .45 caliber pistol beside him. Family said prowlers had been in the area. preliminary state inquiry could not determine motive beyond possible confrontation with intruders. Justice of the Peace John Shook ordered a full police investigation and will withhold verdict until reports are complete.
J Hy Briggs reports that eastern banks reject large cash deposits while Bowery Savings initiates a policy to accept deposits not exceeding 1000 dollars monthly. Borrowing encouraged as depressed prices persist, with hope for a rapid recovery once the downturn ends.
Highland Lake, June 20. A Highland housewife found her missing wash cloth after ten pins from the line were scattered on the ground. The remainder of the laundry was intact except for the cloth, which was discovered near a red squirrel that had dragged it away and woven it into its nest.
Samson Nissum, a magician returning from an American tour, worked morning shifts in a crowded Paris subway to pick pockets. He succeeded with rolls until a patrol officer halted his theft and he ends up jailed for attempting to pick the inspector's pocket.
Telephone calls for village services bring W. J. C. Gamble into notice as holding seven official titles. The item lists roles such as electrician, superintendent, constable, caretaker, pound-keeper, sanitary inspector, and seed inspector. Gamble is identified as the person on call for these postings.
Dr. Rafael Lorene de No Spantak, a Spanish medico, arrived in St Louis to join the anatomy department faculty. He will contribute to congenital research and related anatomical work as part of the academic medical staff.
The Twelfth Bird artillery under Hussell I Mabie receives station orders for Hawaii after three years at Fort Sam Houston. Captain and Mrs Buel wind down by motor touring to Allnuts Georgin and visiting home contacts in their area.
21 year old Mrs Sharpe is ordered held in San Antonio State Hospital for mental observation until July 13 by Judge W W McCrory. Defense asks for aliernets and mental experts while district attorney Lacroix supports the move. A preliminary hearing is set after physicians report observation results to the Sixty third District Court. Her husband Teeling Sharp died May 5 after poison was found in his stomach. Willie Burleson, 23, of Sanderson is charged as an accomplice and held on $5000 bond.
Bruset Thiele, a San Francisco electrician, charges his wife Violet Thiele with neglect and infidelity in a divorce suit filed here. He cites a letter to her brothers claiming she has become very attractive to men and no longer has time for husband and child.
The group discusses property valuation results and possible tax changes for homeowners. A county commissioner explains a slight decline in assessed values while voters consider raising school taxes. Recommendations include building a clubhouse and approving new South School and grade schools with district reforms. Street chaired the session.
A new oil purchase plan was set in effect in oil producing areas of the South West after Magnolia Company’s confrontation with the Mat rolelan gravity system. Prices per barrel varied with East Texas at 20 cents and gravity-based rates ranging from 26 to 87 cents. Magnolia’s plan was viewed as a tonerantment. Houston offices reportedly moved to align with price cuts and readjustments.
A shaft will be sunk to a nine foot level to prove Thea claims in the Ten Mile district. A. G. Frazier of Berkeley is the new owner of the mines and believes gold formations may be found, with geologists concurring on the potential.
Emilio Erm tano arrives in Paris for a colonial exposition showcasing Philippine orchids. Ermitano, recognized orchid authority, states his collection includes specimens unseen in Europe. Twelve exhibitors prepare as Crockett 2 Tights direct classifies new wetness in the scene.
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