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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
7
In a continued page one item investigators describe a scene with several names such as George Tirisco Bil Schott and Mint as possible suspects near a rural highway behind Negra School and Rouse de Nataliarnene Leceto. The report outlines authorities seeking information about the Kempf killers.
Vatican dispatches report Pope Pius XII comments on the Italian government note showing Premier Mussolini's firm stance against Catholic Action. He tells pilgrims from Padua that no return to normalcy is in sight and urges prayers for a worsening situation and for fair treatment of the Holy See.
About 200 members and delegates from districts 9 12 and 10 gathered for a one day Texas Hardware and Implement Association convention at the Plaza hotel Wednesday. Officers for the Ninth district were named and a luncheon featuring speakers Dan Scoates secretary TT L Tratis of Dallas A L Chavez of San Antonio and A D Mayhew of Uvalde was held with toastmaster William B P Coleman Sr of San Antonio. Officers and committee chairs were announced and elections slated for the final session Wednesday afternoon.
Creditors of the Dilworth bank of Gousolea won a federal court victory when Judge DuVal West declared the bank and all members bankrupt. Depositors representing about 1400 accounts pressed for an accounting of private transfers by officers after receiver appointment. The court stayed proceedings and set four rules to protect creditors while allowing later petitions if needed.
Fredericksburg June 24 The Fredericksburg chamber annual banquet drew several hundred attendees. E R Neiswanger of Central Power and Light San Antonio and Gillespie County Agent Henry Grote urged focus on agriculture. B C Newport of Ithaca urged progress in dairying. The chamber voted to allocate 60 percent of all funds collected to agriculture.
Attorneys for J C Escobar filed a formal motion for a new trial after a jury in Thirty seventh district court sentenced him to 40 years for murdering his father in law Thomas Donovan. Escobar’s lawyers have eight days to file an amended motion before court term ends. Escobar said he did not know if he would pursue further appeals and cited limited funds.
A vintage ad promises D. D. D. ointment relieves eczema itching and heat rashes. It claims rapid skin cooling, soothing action, and near immediate relief, with prices 36c 60c and 1.25. Also advertises for sunburn and general skin distress.
A dental powder promises to fasten loose teeth firmly without gumminess or pasty taste. It claims to prevent teeth from slipping while speaking or laughing and offers a pleasant breath. Available at local drug stores.
The Aubio killing case enters trial as defense counsels question jurors and challenge witnesses. Prosecution and defense prepared for extensive voir dire with nine peremptory challenges each while noting Texas and Southern state ties among jurors. Key witnesses include Albro who saw a gun, and Keller who identified the body, as investigators press the probe into Kempf’s disappearance and the murder motive remains under review.
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