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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1931

Page

4

Postmasters Urged to Aid in Politics

Washington report notes a political stir as Arch Caleman urges postmasters to engage in political activities after hours. The Civil Service Commission seeks a copy of a Coleman speech from a tri state postal convention in Ashland Kentucky. It warns lower grade postmasters face stricter rules while higher grades are partly civil service. Democratic readers were preparing to discuss the speech for a political issue.

Tnbversal Service Washington, D.C Arch Caleman Civil Eorfice Commission Post Office Coleman Ashland Eg Fromm Colemoon

Old Road Brand Contributed to Witte Collection in Goliad

A road brand dug up on a Goliad main street was added to the Witte Memorial Museum collection. The X shaped brand, about four inches long, crossed by a bar, was sent by Wy Latt of Goliad to George Saunders who had gathered such brands for a broader study. It was recorded in Karnes County in 1872 and later in Bee County records as a branded symbol.

Goliad Witte Memorial Museum Wy Latt George Saunders Karnes J. M. Wiseheart ELT Coleman

Maverick Seeks State Convention Invitations

County Tax Collector Maury Maverick traveled to Amarillo Saturday to attend the annual county tax collector convention starting Wednesday. He carried invitations from C. F. Chambers and the chamber of commerce to present the assembly and secure next year’s meeting.

Maury Maverick Amarillo Teras Maser C.f. Chambers Chamber of Cum Merer

170 Teachers Bound for Mexico U to Gather in 8 A

Seventy high school teachers enrolled for summer courses at the National University of Mexico in Mexico City will assemble in San Antonio on June 30. The eight week program includes a tour of Mexico under directors G N Pattison and D I Canfield. Names of many participants are listed with hometowns including Rockport Dallas and West Columbia among others.

National University of Mexico Mexico City San Antonio Mexico GN. Pattison Fort Worth D. I. Canfield University of Rochester New York Bernice Scott Allen Virginia Bes Madisonville Belen’ Tones Mineols Minnie Jeckson Dallas Machel Desa West Columbia Bertha Poot Deal Dengue Vi Benson Mrs. Tallinn

Young Bandit Shot by Bank President

Jolie Illinois July 20 BIS reports a youthful bandit named Jack Williams was shot by bank president Nunzio de Lorenzo of the Jialian bank, branch of the Book of Naples, during an attempted robbery. The youth was taken to St Joseph's Hospital unconscious and dying.

Jolie, IL Jack Williams Nunzio de Lorenzo Jialian Bank Book of Naples

Bible Class Opens In City Methodist Church

Second week sessions of the Bible school of the City Methodist church will open Monday at a.m. in the church building, with emphasis on religious instruction and community participation.

Sir Vacalion

Dallas Coach Models Competition Draws Entries

The Texas model coaching event opens submission this week with entries due in Dallas at 30L North Market Street. Judges include R. Angell and Dey Seaut coms Crozier, with a state exhibit hall planned at the Dallas Technical. A month of relaxation follows judging, leading to a guild convention and training event.

Texas North Market Street Dallas Stradiard San Antonio Maul Visor Trim Nwa St Daltas Lionsl Corvention

Outdoor Jobs Show Increase Across Nation

Universal Service reports a notable rise in outdoor employment in May across the United States. Road construction continues to expand in all regions, with skilled, semi skilled, and unskilled workers previously idle in winter now absorbed and expected to remain employed into late fall.

Universal Service Wardington D. C United States Employment Services

Clergyman Returns From Pastor School

The Rev. J. J. Allason, pastor of MacKinley Avenue Methodist Church, has returned from the Pastors' School at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Twenty eight children from the Waco Orphanage will perform a music program at the church Sunday as part of events tied to a convention with two Vernon boys attending and about four university scholarships to be awarded at the national meeting.

J. J. Allason MacKinley Avenue Southern Metholise University Dallas Innex Waco Alrs W. £. Tarnett Detroit

Cadet Philip A Horoer Dies In Plane Crash

Lieut Philip A Horoer air corps reserve died in a plane crash near California Sutwed after departing from Advanced Flying School Kelly Field February 27 His companion Pilar Tipton also perished The craft reportedly struck high tension wires and burned after impact

Philip A. Horoer Air Corps Reserve Kelly Field California Antonia Pilar Tipton

Robberies Hit Alamo Plaza Shops Friday Night

Thieves invaded two Alam o Plaza shops and stole silk dresses and stockings worth several hundred dollars. Tarutr's shop at 311 Alamo plan was entered through a skylight. Burt Shoe at 409 Alamo plan also broken into with silk hose taken. Police notified Saturday.

Alamo Plaza Tarutr Alamo Plan Burt Shoe Store Alamo Plnan

Man Knelt In Fracas Over Cigarettes Alleged Attack

A man in jail allegedly wielded a double edged dirk during an argument over a cigarette package. A bystander named Leon suffered cuts to his hands as he blocked the weapon, while another assailant reportedly fell to a knee in the melee.

San Dirk

Tickets Sold for Warsaw Benefit Tourney Disputed

A benefit tournament in Warsaw faced questions over authorization. Officials claim tickets were sold without approval from the Fe Net Corps or the Exposilin Range, signaling possible mismanagement and prompting inquiry into event legitimacy.

Warsaw

Climax Day Sale Promises Last Chance Merchandise

Merchandise that has been received enthusiastically by San Antonio's great throng of buyers will be offered for one more day only on Climax Day Monday. The sale appeals to shoppers drawn by special prices and limited quantities, inviting the public to hurry to the event before it ends.

San Antonio

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