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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1931

Page

17

Postal Savings Bonds and Certificates Offer Treasury Deposits

Postal officials have promoted savings with 2 percent interest on deposits in postal savings certificates and stamps. Accounts open at post offices or by mail. maximum deposits up to 2500 with certificates non negotiable and redeemable by postal bonds later. Withdrawals allowed any time. many people trust the government for safe deposits despite modest interest.

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Kenedy Clerk to Move to Kerrville

Rev. H. AY. Smith resigns as pastor of the local Baptist church after four years and will leave Kenedy for Kerrville about April 1, seeking appointment there.

Kenedy Kerrville Texas H. AY. Smith Steerville

Chamber Manager Moves to Lubbock

Plainview reports that a district manager will open offices April 1 in Lubbock to direct arrangements for the annual convention May 14 to 18.

Lubbock Plainview Man- Jiente

Cycle Officer Struck by Police Chief's Car in Del Rio

In Del Rio Texas on March 16 Motorcycle Officer C E Earl collided with a car driven by Police Chief Hears Bridge. Earl sustained a badly injured left leg requiring fire department aid to control the leg wound. The pursuing machine was demolished in the crash.

del Hig Texas Pa‘Woling Ruare

Kenedy to Vote on Sale of City Property

Kenedy Texas voters will decide March 16 on selling surplus real estate bought for a city hall project. The election was called by the city commission to authorize the sale of the excess property.

Kenedy Texas Wayfoto W. Tonmes Ity Wa Azn

Anthrax Blamed for Cattle Deaths Near Bunora

March 1 4 report from DEI RIO and Tesar notes cattle deaths linked to anthrax in Bunora area. Authorities recall illness after 13 prize cattle found dead. four carcasses tested positive, others possibly infected. Names Gieeane, Tesar, Fred Eaewond appear in fragmentary notes with unclear roles.

Dei Rio Tesar Anthraz Tesetort Catrly Bunora Fred Eaewond Stticken Cavid

Gonzales Women Seek Library Quiet Zone Support

Gonzales residents push for a public library expansion set for March urging county citizens to back the plan. The effort targets the Gonzales area to improve access and services for local readers and students.

Gonzales Gas March Torement Merce

Plan Citrus Packing Plant for Mission WIARIGN

Ambiguous OCR reads plan for a citrus packing facility in Mission with dates and personnel unclear. Mentions growers, Wallinzen Batetin and a clerk. details are fragmented and uncertain.

Mission Wiarign Terns Wallinzen Clark

Memorial to Heroes Plaques Memorial to Heroes in Beaumont

A memorial to World War II heroes will be built in Pipkin Park on the Neches River in Beaumont. The Col George Moffett chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the project titled The Temple of the Brave. Funds sought total at least 10000 dollars. The temple features Manitou green stone, a slate roof, three tall earth-side windows, large stained glass front and rear windows, and will bear the inscription Think and Thank. The completed memorial will be presented to the city of Beaumont.

Beaumon Tyran Pipkin Parks Neches Col. George Moffett The Daughters of the American Revolution Temple of the Brave Manitou Beaumont

Amarillo Voters to Decide Three City Charter Amendments

Amarillo citizens will vote on three amendments to the city charter in April. Mayor Ernest C. Thompson announced the measures aimed at extending provisions for bond payments, allowing the city commission to issue leases for park improvements, and clarifying public notification of ordinances. Voters will also choose a mayor and city commissioners.

Amaicullo Teme OPI Amarillo Ernest C. Thompson City Commission Leeds

Houston Board of Censors Abolished Official

The Houston city council repealed amendments and abolished the inoperative Board of Censors after two years. Zoning and governance changes elevated city business manager George Prater, extending his influence. The board’s history traces to a decade past with prior terms and officials lingering in memory.

Houston

Community groups join San Antonio events and drives

The American region auvilors unit No.2 launches a five new member drive led by Eleanor McManus as aims to recruit many. Various local clubs and auxiliaries meet including the American Legion, United Daughters of 1812, and the Wom chub with readings on historic preservation, election planning, and charity events at San Pedro clubhouse, the Menger hotel, and other venues with plans for a charity sale and district meeting in Beeville.

Auvilors Alangg Unit No.2 Eleanor McManus Clairwao Trane American Legion Similiars Alawo Uinil No. 2 St. D'attacks Jourdanton Tormday Wom Chub Woednesilas San Pedro Mra Rb.j. Walker Rena Maverick Green Taniers Henry Dielmann Green Dude Worabach San Antonio Weimens Nut Menger Hote Gil Soemlay Mr. M.A. Tomrtoy Veneral Rhairan Mra A. M. Teenvelgen Kitorma Tales Mra & J. Blankin Mee Marthe. Moher Nor W.H. Tuttle Birrraide Park Parentv Leachfe Association Martha Kyerz J.K. Borstin San Antonio Express Evening News William AM. Furttoog Lcammon Aloma Delphian Society St. Anthony Terentatury Group of Roberts Fracon Xcony Ladira Jeethaven Society Teethaven Deroide Straet Gunter Hotel Tadien’ Aid Circle Alamo Minainn Speer Daughters of the Republic of Nolnck Thaman Nelaan Axe Tuniar School

Luncheon Club Hosts At Pierian Study Gathering

Mee Ross Cole way hosts Pierian study club luncheon at 1026 West French Place on March 10. Delegates or officers elected for Federation districts. observers attended from Texas literature circles. A literary session reviewed The Raven by Marquis Davis with life of Sam Houston referenced. general discussion followed with social hour and tea.

Mee Ross Cole Way Pierian Study Club West French Place Marquis Davis W. H. McConch Sam Et Lon Percy In Johnson Shce Margaret Lea Houston Indy Texas Republic Edward Gelfinger Terey J. Johanson Eleviei Federation of Women‘s Clubs Kingsville

East Texas Road Widened Before Final Pavement

In Longview a crew works on the Caogerew Marshall highway unloading rock and gravel for a widening project spanning more than six miles from west of Fallaville toward Mires county. The route to the Mires county line will be widened and paved once work continues, with gravel spreading in progress. Crews also start on the Calherran highway No 105 from Gilmer to the Harrison county line, surveying for right of way changes and improvements with Gilmer as headquarters.

Longview Caogerew-Marshall Ffallaville Mires County Calherran Highway

Woodbine Tests Will Be Dried In Three Counties

Sinclair Oil Gas company will drill tests in Marion, Trele Wheeler, and Grepe counties guided by district transportation chief T. J. Williams. Movements target first two locations in Marion county with extensive oil holdings across the three counties. Three cars of tools and one car of mining ix on route. traffic diverted toward Jefferson for leased trackage and related operations.

Mansuall Tesas Itarrivon Marien Ani 'Grepe Sinclair Oil Gas Company T. J. Williams Footer Transportation Marion Sinclair Enming ix Kaite Crom Jefferson NincInie Hay Vile Jinma Anil, Staterinia Uirettra Inentiona van Armekel Kil- Ore

Waco Youth Leads Rice Freshmen Faculty Friction

In a terse note from NUSTON failing to parse, Henry Meadowa of Mare is named president of a student group at The Institute. Opposition is unspecified as no formal challenge is reported.

Tnnuston Im — Menry Meadowa Mare Haa Rhoeen Thre Institute Ifo

Ford Advocates Paying Students For School Attendance

Henry Ford proposes paying youths to attend school starting from age twelve, combining reading and practical technical training with factory work. He says industry should support technical education, with girls educated similarly and schools self-supporting through student labor in Ford plants.

Henry Ford Ford Peanlt Peoply Fort Peachlers Dearbarn Tbs

District School Contest Slated For April Eleventh

San Marcos hosts the district interscholastic league event on April 11 at 9 o clock in the education building of Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Directors from 14 counties lead events in debate declamation extempore speaking essay and other contests with faculty from the teachers college supervising.

San Marcos San Maticos F.J. Wilny Texas Teachers’ College Iliuaions E. ©. Wiley Wright Monroe Lippman

Hospital Debt Paid and Record at Hays Memorial

In a May 10 report at Longis County Memorial Hospital, Ti Wha noted interest on the hospital’s debt is paid and a portion of principal retired. Since opening in 1928, about 4000 patients have been treated with only 16 deaths mainly from automobile accidents. Ninety-one babies were born at the hospital, and 27 patients have paid part of their bills. The hospital offers rooms in every section of the city with new services and competitive pricing.

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