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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1931

Page

2

Tragic Gordon case widens in teenage suicide notes

New York march 4 ins dispatch reports the suicide of 16 year old Venila Gordon after the fatal attack on stage beauty Wisdon Gordon. Police probe reveals Venila's mother’s death deeply affected the family turning the Audubon girl toward self destruction. The article details Venila’s life at Audubon High School and the strain from the family tragedy.

New York INS Wislon Gordon Wanitn Dangbur Venila Gordon Ao Abe Gar Audomo Fife Brogden Ber Slepmotser Avaita Reeda Wischoff Audubon Hird Apec Benillines Seath Omartini Che

Accused Youth Virgil Slaying at Party Case

Four other boys face charges as details emerge from the Virgil case involving the death of Arlene during a drinking party. Authorities describe a group event with alleged involvement in the fatal incident.

Sensational Philadelphia murder case fuels police inquiry

A diary fragment and alleged confessions swirl around the death of a woman linked to a department store crime spree in Philadelphia. Vivien Gorden and Louise Lawees are named amid a widening investigation into staged killings and a series of related robberies, with authorities signaling a major arraignment progress.

Steranather Lad Leen Lee UDL Smbv Cachulen Henna Stolin van Cordasi Park Vivien Gorden Depariages Qwlice Louise Lawees Thy Marier Arnold Storhsten Urvalway Geobloz Og

Barber Fined on Cleanliness Count

Barber Jack O Bries at 08 South Africo street was fined 10 shillings by Justice John F Shook after being found guilty of unsanitary practices. He allegedly used unlaundered bandages on customers and bore notice of the local charges filed by city investigators.

Jack O'Bries South Africo Street

Pageant Recounts Old Family Lineage and Alamo Ties

A historic pageant portrays the old family lineages tracing back to the Canary Islands colonization in 1720 and their link to the Alamo era. It highlights notable figures such as Juan Teal and the Vanarr island families, with ceremony details planned for Militers Plaza and a focus on local governance.

Dane Las Hie Canary Idan Vig Teinding Alamo Cies Uae Apo Eiare Wiwan Siliy VII Ry Farilies

Val Verde Veterans Seek Loans After Bill Passage

Five days after approval of the veteran act, Val Verde residents show limited access to loans. Officials report few applications through the Legion bureau, with most eligible men not yet applying.

Kio Veterana Joan Bill Val Verde Eannes Legion Sete

Body of Girl Taken From Grave in Indiana Trial

Snow shrouded grave in a Gary Indiana cemetery hosts the trial of Virgil Kirkla who faces charges in the murder of Arlene. Four other youths also face charges but Kirkla has a separate trial. The case centers on autopsy notes and defense requests for further testimony from Dr J Th Burchn coroner and questions about the examination procedure.

Todas Virgil Kirklawl Gary Ind Kirklaws Arlene Bronk Sexton J. Th. Burcham Lafe County Kirkland Barebsr

Wife's Parents Are Sued by Painter Seeks Annulment

CHICARD March 4. Umint Aurelise Popescu Romanian artist laterally filed in superior court 600,000 alienation of assertions against his in-law. Mr. and Mrs. George Macklin of Beverly Hills, Calif. Count Popescu at the time filed suit for annulment of his marriage to the former Mary Macklin now in Paris. The count's attorney departed for Paris where it was reported Miss Macklin is seeking divorce.

Chicard Umint Aurelise Popescu Nilay Ing George Macklin Teverlytla Cali Popesco Mary Macklin

Girl Frees Jailed Boy Friend In California

Frances Williams, 16, of Mill Valley, freed her jailed boyfriend Wayne Kenson by pulling a fire alarm to summon firemen and locating the inmate. Firemen, who were nearby, allowed her to open the cell and release him as townsfolk rushed to the blaze. Both Franches and Wayne were being hunted later.

Mill Valley Calif Frances Williams Warne Kenson Wayne

Decision on Voting Machines in County Commission Meeting

The county commissioners plan to decide on purchasing spring voting machines after an attorney general opinion. Judge Wurzbach remains undecided about the purchase, while the Citizens' League platform backed spring machines. The opinion argues voting machines can be a ballot under Texas law, enabling secret ballots and stricter safeguards.

Wurzbach Sonsistant Albert Hooner Lesas Wurzbach Buil Itn Commissit Court Irs Wursburb Attorney Generals ATV Adop Citizens’ League Jade Worbneh Robert Uhr Albert Maverick Jr Lette Tene Muu PadsHtay Tan Ganey Fi Breng Texas

Officials Debate Voting Machine Adoption in City Election

Commissioner Maverick argued the constitutional issue and economic impact of adopting voting machines. He claimed state law compels use in city elections, enables county payments, and could shift campaign funding for future instalments while defending the constitutional process and arguing against resistence to modern election hardware.

Texas Maverick Tague Bund Starranta Democratic Party City Siakes Ceciie Dha

Hoover Dam Bid Submissions Note Denver Event

Bids for the Hoover Dam power plant construction were submitted to the United States Reclamation Service in Denver. Six Companies offered a bid, with three big firms present. The result and details remain unclear in the fragment.

Hoover Dam Denver Law Hoover Lpn Nite States Reclamation Service Iney In. Francisre

Fragmented real estate investment notice item

An OCR readout mentions investment interests and property opportunities with unclear names and dates. It references clarified people and firms but readable details are limited.

Repair and contracting services listed for Whossifiestinaa 22 bn 2

A garbled ad style notice promotes home repair and rebuilding services. It mentions contractors, builders, and a broad range of products and enemies, with a call to visit in Whossifiestinaa 22 bn 2 for options and availability.

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