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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1931

Page

26

Corpus Christi Hosts 55th Texas Cattle Convention

Corpus Christi hosts the fifty fifth annual Texas and Southwestern Cattlemen convention with over 4000 members attending. Gov Ross Sterling attends a speech after the president's address as dignitaries from Pempa Paso and Fort Worth participate. Evening events include a dinner for the executive committee and guests, with entertainment by W. W. Dodes and the Cowbor bandit wired from Corpus Christi.

Corpus Carieti Texas Corpus Christi Eli Westerps Ebuck Rorana Southwest W. W. Doses Sue Bimmone

Two-Dig Court Frees Man After Burglary Attempt

Ered Garvin of 510 Guadalupe Street was charged with burglary with intent to commit theft. In district court Judge Anderson freed him after two judges deemed the indictment unclear. Garcia asked for a lawyer. James Tollu appointed as attorney, Tafulls requested an assistant, and motions to quash the indictment were filed. The indictment was quashed and the man was freed.

Tukrr Bir Cate Ered Garvin Gualalupe Strern Jule W W. Bo Anderson Garcia James TeTollu Tafulls Hasty Ho

Bury Confederate Vet at Gonzales Texas

Canales Texas mourns the death of 86 year old Ha A Howerton a former city official who died at the Confederate Home in Austin He is survived by Russell Harperlos of San Antonio and Ni ert Howerton of Houston and Mrs Mollie linfelder of Houston Funeral services conducted by Hoy IL Hasizl at First Baptist Church where he long attended.

Canales Texas Mar Wu A. Howertan Austin Wey Mordas City Croeters Bowertan Uere Rousell San Antonio Niert Howerton Houstan Anil Daubler Mollie Linfelder Hoy Ries

Easter Holiday Road Rates Announced

Easter period travel will see standardized fares across all routes. The announcement mentions specific dates and routes but readable details are limited. transport authorities warn of peak congestion and advise early bookings and flexible plans.

Strain Toerdus

Meeting of Alice Chamber Delayed

The Alice chamber of commerce meeting scheduled for Thursday has been delayed due to unspecified reasons. Officials did not provide a new date or details, and attendees were asked to stay tuned for a rescheduled time.

Alice Chamber Cimtuerter

Peggy Ann Hoover Visits Her Father in Asheville

In Asheville North Carolina on March 17 Peggy Ann Hoover granddaughter of the President arrived in town to spend her sixth birthday with her father Herbert Haerer III whom she had not seen for some time.

Peggy Ann Hoover Asheville N. C Pryss Ann Hoover Wille Herbert Haerer UI Pia Bontht

Damaged Gardens By Kenedy Frost Report

Gardener reports frost damage to crops and sheds on Kenedy farm. Minor leaf damage observed. several bean plants and potatoes affected. No injuries. Further assessment pending with KESEDS and Bess Mit agronomists.

Major J F Perry to Go on Active Duty

A fragmented notice states Major J F Perry will go on active duty in the San Antonio area with reserve action to occur for 14 days. It mentions engaging with a drive and exhibition activities, inviting interest and contact via a local office at the provided number.

J. F. Perry Maloc John FE Peers San Anta Marten Fys Aree Heatmuakers

Brathensidge High Arts Contest Submissions Listed

Submissions for Brathensidge High School literary and Nerbuere whorlery contests cataloged by Ollie Stratton and announced by Miss Stealton. Entries include Vergil McMillan Louise Bakhardt Charlee Loring Prellie Ugeri son Nicholas Willis Bret Gary Elizabeth Careers Iain William Cary Gertrude Tarlin Mike Vasquez Lucille Leou and more with entrants in book reviews and other categories.

Ollie Stratton Brathensidge High Schoo Miss Stealton Sudents Vergil McMillan Louise Bakhardt Charlee Loring I'rellie Ugerison Nicholas Willis Bret Gary Elizabeth Careers Iain William Cary Gertrude Tarln Mike Vasquez Lucille Leou Brackenrely Igh Siliuut Adair Hamilow Medan Jets Franiin Mae Hicks Frances Alesayider Chaire Siltser Anta Katz Weasell Marthelton Gertrude Turley Kiizabeus Joes Mail James Vertes

Contest Planned on Story of 8 A Tan Fir

A contest planned on the tale of a noted figure is to be staged in a formal setting at the old Spanish governor's palace. The event drew endorsement from Mayor C M Chambers, with city authorities outlining rules for the competition and its presentation to the public.

C. M. Chambers Mary WD. Teote

Beautiful Home Drive for Brady Campaign Activity

In March 1977 a civic campaign promotes home beautification within the city of Tiras. The Brady Garden association sponsors a drive inviting every household to participate and enhance local aesthetics during the event period.

Fexae Campaigty Pvory Tiras Brady Garten Ab

San Antonio Business and Professional Women's club breakfast

More than 30 women attended the annual breakfast of the San Antonio Business and Professional Women's club held at Scenic Loop. Mrs Howell hosted and Mrs Ruby Teller, Blanche McComb, and Miss LePh Goodwyn organized a program on federation history. Members listed include Dr. Charlotte Strum, Bertha Leonard, Lora Goldsin, and Pearl Johnesn, with news from the International Federation in Geneva. The event featured a spring festival planning for Edgar Allan Poe Parent-Teachers meeting and noted postponement of an entertainment date to a following Saturday.

Howell Ruby Teller Blanche McComb LePh Goodwyn Celeste Uorle Beatrice Qua San Antonio' i Business and Professional Women's Club Charlotte Strum Brome Strom Bertha Teonard Lora Goldsin FP. Dobneon Blanche Arclomb Menta Hunter Estelle Smith Alleene Aplen Ne Griffin Nrh M. King Xen T. Cotham Muby JH. Teller Iste Thanates Ufmeyer Jabnsin Luz Catherine Compion Sesele Sbzne K Price Marjorie Hoffnann Ernestine John- Fournil Kabariaitsan Ella White Fannie Fiasie Waltir Schmide Kethe Anderein Ausa Goodwin Falk Pearl Johnesn San Antonio Dels Thomas Workandt Alsa Mick le Beawen Social Hong Mra JD

St Pauls Lutheran hosts education and entertainment event

An educational program at St Pauls Lutheran church features talks on Women's Pins the Church and The Divorce Evi Music by St Pauls Junior Walther Kagele. Community groups including the Harvard H. Free chapter, United Darditers of the Confederacy, and various local associations hold meetings and rehearsals through the week at Army Y and nearby venues.

St. Gauls Harvard H. Free United Darditers of the Confederacy Albert Sidney Jobused Army Y. ML. A. Fn

Murder linked to missing bartender along Old Spanish Trail

At Gonzales Texas a mower belt and missing little finger sparked a homicide case. J. Mitchell a bartender from Villa Acuna was found dead near the Old Spanish Trail in Gonzales. Friends and authorities tentatively identified the body as Mitchell after reports of a missing belt and his prior display of about $1000 before planning to cross to Mexico.

Rio Texas J. (. Mitchell Villa Avino Mesina Gonzalew Frienca Mitchell Gonzales Tewan Billa

S P Starts Work on Replacing of Del Rio Rails

DEL RIO Texas March 27 a part of the six thousand dollar improvement on the Southern Pacific line between San Antonio and El Paso. First shipment of new tie plates and 190 pound rails for the line has arrived and is being laid. The new steel rails enable better track work for Pacific trains between Delfin and San Antonio. Previously the trains operated no farther east than Del Rio.

S. P del Rio Texas San Antonio el Paso Satttheen Pacific Delfin Sant Antonio del Tin

Main latin Club Elects Officials at Main Avenue High

Alice Matthiessen Taw serves as president of the Talin club at Main Avenue High School. Elected officers include Poh Nisan as vice president Kath erine Statth as second vice president Margaret Terrell as secretary Mona Flornberger as treasurer Burleson Amlib as parliamentarian.

Alice Matthiessen Talin Club Main Avenue High School Wfin Poh Nisan Frent Ice Katherine Statth Ancond Margaret Terrell Secretare Mona Flornberger Trencirer Burleson Amlib

Program for Teachers Set for Demonstration at Bonham

A comprehensive program for substitute teachers is arranged by Miscare Kara Way at Bonham Elementary School on Thursday. The demonstration blends dramatization of stories with pacing by students led by Estella Carrajal Eldridge Whillow Joe Escoradillo and many others.

Miscare Kara Way Bonham Estella Carrajal Eldridge Whillow Joe Escoradillo Joe DeLeon Bill Hendricks Arthur Kelter Harry Lawson Kenneth Strune Wiliam Warren Robert Weynaul Emm StradGeld Eenesting Cayazon Mary Rosaland Cadwachler Celia Irene Killix Nancy Cosby Barbara Andrews Janet Cw Kethleen Wal+ron Geneva Voaney Catherine Droemer Marion Howards Doris Grindinger Tucile Kirk Willa Frances Wouter Shirley Caley Sauereal Lilesa Margarita Wilaga Palay

Dynamite Mishap Injures Man At Highway Camp

March 17 report from DRL MIN details an explosion at a highway project camp between Trackergilly and Spafford. Merroivin was hurt while trying to lift a misfiring dynamite charge. expert medical attention was sought.

Antonine Nvn Merroivin Trackergilly Spafford

Mrs. E. P. Munson Dies at Gonzales

Mrs. E P Munson died at Gonzales following a heart attack while addressing a meeting. Survivors include her husband, Congressman Tear EF, and relatives in the Ninth district. Funeral services were held Monday, and the body was sent to Napoteanville for burial.

E. P, Munson Gonzales Traan Murenn Snfliiens Mre George V. Mhirgee Rangtewninnel Alen-Danghiera Nina Mirennon Nody Wan Corwarder Napoteanville Duesal

West Holds Bel Ro Court West Holds Bel Ro Court

In Del Rio on March 17, federal court sessions opened with Judge Duval West presiding. Fourteen defendants faced federal charges with pleas of guilty in a Mexican entry case. A separate group faced immigration and liquor violation charges, to be tried soon. Local officials and witnesses, including secretary Tillma Smith and clerk Joe Caroline, were present alongside agents and interpreters.

del Mim Mlegal Atted San Antoninny Corinne Wests Tillma Smith Joe Caroline Well Mambal Nebeet Sehweme Mark Fianco

Brady Trustees Seek Re-election

Four members of the Brady Independent School District board seek re-election as candidates have not yet filed. The election is set for Saturday, April 4, with trustees J. Fe Whiteman Kurt Shighes B. J. Sfa fone and T. Gens named among the likely incumbents.

Brady Trustees Arada Wess Trim Brady Independent m_Satoritas J. Fe Whiteman Kurt Shighes B. J. Sfafone T. Gens

Seguin Firm Robbed of Cash in Midnight Break-In

Seguin firm Turner brothers, Enoteil wire, burglarized between midnight and dawn. Entry gained through a rear transom of the Minnesota Sanae, vault reportedly held cash totaling 290,270. Investigators have no clue on suspects and no arrests made.

Seguin Seggin Tesas Rethern Mmnke Sanae Turner Brethera Enoteil

Fire credit plan spotted in Brady ARADY report

Texas March 17 report notes a 14 percent fire insurance credit avoided by the city of Ready amid premiums in peril. Information cited by state official Myrick outlines a guarantee method tied to insurance loss coverage. Lingox details unclear amid garbled wording and classifications.

Brady Arady Texas Ferora Be Bie Mleretat Myrick

Belated Honor for Heroes in Yellow Fever Work

A retrospective on the Roll of Honor honors those who risked lives during yellow fever experiments. The 1902 secretary of war report praised the scientific achievement and its value to mankind, with 22 individuals later recognized by Congress in 1921. The piece notes Dr. Agramonte and other medical officers, along with volunteers who faced illness and bites from disease-bearing mosquitoes.

Lou Samiam al Boul Mall of Honor Elihu Thowl Een United States Congress Stout War Department O. Publieh Sony Nome Soltuer Frank Weatherworks Patley Beng Quitoes Pecvaeo le Wan Rapo Tery Yellow Fever Board of Medical James Bi Vianberrs Jamee Hildebrasul Wireren G. Jernegan John R. Kissinger John J. Moran Wiliam Olden Charles G. Sonning

Damage by Rains Found to Be Small

Park Commissioner Sacut Junta reported minor damage from recent rains in a city park area. A concrete milestone broke and a light fixture bent, cutting power briefly. City workers under engineer A. Marbarh will repair the damage at an estimated cost of about $200.

Park Commisnioner A. Marbarh City

200 Men to Work on Weed Gangs this Week

Mayor C M Chambers announces a campaign to put 260 men to work on weed gangs this week. About 500 to 400 men are reported at City Hall each day. The city health department staff was boosted this week with the addition of a new inspector Mr Murphy.

Pranerte C MM Chambers Tienday SOO der Murphy

Col Castle Plans R C T C Inspection

Col William a peal will conduct an inspection of the eighth torps and related units in the region. The event, dated April 4, will route through San Antonio to Necco and Arizona, with C F C awaiting at New Mogten A and St. New Mex icn Military bintitule.

jAfartingen William A Peal Ian Teen Castle Antonio Neeecco Arizona C. F.C New Mogten A St. New

Senator Morrow Visits England

Senator Morrow travels to Southampton and London to meet Foreign Minister Arthur Henderson, stressing the trip is for a holiday and not to discuss meal questions.

Senator Morrow England Southampton Eng Maren Bie Erate Parait W. Morem Jere Peel Me Thetimer Serena Ingondon Arthur Ifendrreon

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