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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1931

Page

14

Man Arrested In Marriage Endowment Case In Texas

William Z. Massion of San Antonio was arraigned before U S Commissioner Taul Lockhart on a charge tied to the Union Marriage Endowment Association. Federal inspectors said the scheme, linked to a troop of contracts and monthly assessments, involved nearly $1,000,000 and paid out about $25,000 locally. Massion faces federal charges as investigations extend to Dallas County jail officials and associates.

San Antonio Unite Marriage Endowment William Z. Massion East Dewey Place United States Taul Lockhart Guing Lo Iu Toltgry Postel Catppimg Brown Morrinze Association of Liouston Slagston Bia Qelobar Elute Fo Thia Han Antonio Come Teron Mle Mensler Anoniier Miler Wiz Montis Uhe Dallas Brye Borg Blérieb Manon Bour Officinia

Proper Furnishings Make the Home for Summer Comfort

Summer days prompt a change in home furnishings to keep spaces cozy. The Sunday Light lists odd pieces and complete suites in Classification 124. Check the page now for ideas and suggestions.

Wife Orien To Gigolo Debates A Thirty Year Marriage

A serialized novel excerpt recounts Jenny Marlee, wife of a once-dowdy store magnate, arguing over a turbulent 20 year union shaped by money, control, and social judgment. The piece invites readers to judge whether her actions were justified as Bonnie Tyree’s new novel gains national attention with a promo for Five and Ten.

Qenny Marlee Virlie Wan Marchige Jenny Ramon Ted Bonnie Tyree Teddy

City Serves 4879 Meals in Prison During Aail

City jail served 4879 meals amid trimmed waste and new kitchen prep. Commissioner Phil Wright announced Saturday that murals were produced in the jail’s kitchen for 9 cents each versus 16 cents under the former contract, saving funds.

Iments Phil Wright Wright

Siemering Lodge to Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary

Siemering Indge No 32 of the Order of Hermann Sons will mark the lodge fortieth anniversary at Hermann Sons hall on Mars’n Street. The celebration committee includes Albert Kuebel chair, Lola Mileners, Otto Vorller, Arthur Beck, and Henry Worni with event details at the Mars’n Street venue.

Siemering Indge Order of Hermann Sons Indge Hermann Sons All South St. Mars'n Street Albert Kuebel Lola Mileners Otto Vorller Arthur Beck Stenry Worni

Two Theories Police Probe Pilot Death

Army officials, sheriff department, and district attorney investigators probe the fatal death of Lieut Toho C Berrs, found dead in an automobile near Brooks Field. A pistol with one shell exploded was found, with investigators weighing theories of accidental discharge versus foul play.Lt Berry, at Brooks Field since March, born 1900, San Antonio native, had transferred from Dodd Field Fort Sam Houston, and trained as a flying cadet in 1927.

Army Sheriff's Department Toho C. Berrs Hrovies Fieler Derry Sonthian Road Bexar Gously Juanice Peare Juan Shonk Penre Banda Alil Hey GJ. Baker Hurt W. M. White Brookself Bubs Lifeutenant Berry Brooke Field Doddfield Fort Sox Liouston, Ie Witow Lake Senjetber San Antonio Deoaky Tight

Student Wins Oratory Contest at Temple Vers

Miss Doyce Iffill of Westiour Inuit College won the oratorical contest held at Temple Vers on Friday. The judge cited her skill in delivery. Miss Hals Bell served as the judge and Miss Hals Bell was noted as the couple’s only substitute at the college.

Doyce Iffill Westiour Temple Ward Halfoll Hals Bell

Signal Officers to Make Inspections in Eighth Corps

Lieut. Col. Walter H. Drosset, war officer for the Eighth Corps area, will leave San Antonio May 11 for Fort Brown to begin an inspection of afghal inunulations and asctivision there and at Fort Ringgoli and Port MelIntoah.

Walter H. Drosset Eighth Corps San Antonio Fort Brown Fort Ringgoli Port MelIntoah

Roosevelt Cancels Vacation Plans Amid Illness Rumors

Governor Roosevelt abandons European trip plans and stays near Warm Springs as his mother’s condition worsens, with health concerns prompting the move away from overseas travel.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Europe

Health Blue Ribbons for San Antonio Children

Health officials announce 471 San Antonio children earned Health Blue Ribbons in a national celebration tied to Chia Tall ding. The awards recognize improved health habits and school home environment practices addressing throat posture weight and preventive care amid local efforts.

San Antonio Baciur Phratvally Moxar

Widow Holds Fate Of Lockett In Hold-Up Case

The widow of Paul Kardow faces decisions on Lockett’s fate after Tackett pleaded guilty to a hold-up murder at 55 East Cincinnati Avenue. Jurors completed and the trial resumed after delays caused by illness and changes in motions. Witnesses and defense argued over witness examinations and postponements as the case moved toward verdict or further action.

T.C Bobby Tackett Paul Kardow Joe Burkett Tackett Agcems Hy Ellent Jornes Hie Ession Burkett Docketyan Kardow Vna Ted and White Cincinnati Avenue Alvorner Fy Tadon Lockett Deputle Moving Picture Show Octon Sindey Baseball Gacce Harkett Jet Jurara Hare Nawapapera Magnemen Laon Robert Lockett San Antonio

Dramatic Club Presents The Torch Tearera at Our Lady of Lake

The Dramatis with Our Lady of the Lake College will stage The Torch Tearera at the college on Sunday May 10 under the sponsorship of the Alamané. Cast includes Fisnice Wile liams Mary Mortis Quagan Tlociar Terkenholts Angela Seovexxo Filler Berkenhort Tey Geemillion Frances Prwoner Katherine Harrow Alice Mae Kaufman Angela Toerger Treatrice Dicree and Mars Gallagher.

Our Lady of the Lake College Colege Bop Alamané Association Fisnice Wileliams Mary Mortis Quagan Tlociar Terkenholts Angela Seovexxo Filler | Berkenhort Tey Geemillion Frances Prwoner Katherine Harrow Alice Mae Kaufman Angela Toerger Treatrice Dicree Mars Gallagher

INGK HOME 5 SUED HERE IN KENTUCKY CASE DETAILS

The suit arises from a breach of contract between C Guy Dodson of Dodson's World Weir Shows and Jack Tasie known as Moxie and his teens Carl Sonitz George Tadeo and Zach Miller. Dodson seeks 200000 damages claiming the 101 Ranch show with Hoxie Fame and Cheyenne Wild West Show ran May 78 1020 to May 12 1022.

Jack Tasie Hia Ranchi C. Guy Dodson Doison Forlafith District Court Dodson Moxie Carl TL. Sonitx George Tadeo Zach Miller Ovenser Laburg and Sonitz Horie Troxie Scotty Zack Hoxie Nlae Rea Eath Dodson Aid Hoxie Shawa Ila Cislewel Miller

Post Mother's Day Ceremonies At Dost Chapel Fort Sam Tous lon

A Mother's Day program will be held at the Dost chapel Fort Sam Houston at 104 Lumley May 3. A special meric program has been prepared for attendees.

Fort Sam Tous Lon Lumley Meric

Pair Returns From Visit to New York and Philadelphia

Mrs Adolph Terri Jr and her daughter Miss Marjorie Hern returned after a month long visit to Philadelphia and New York. They were welcomed home by family and friends and shared travel experiences and impressions of the cities.

New York Adolph Terri Jr Marjorie Hern Philadelphia New Tug

When I Remember the St Louis Streetcar Days

Nostalgic reminiscence recalls riding a city streetcar from a college area for five cents. The writer describes days with Wigiowitty and Gresenbach boys, fish catching at a creek, a trip to Little Red Grocery, a park visit, and cooling swims under a wooden shed despite no bathing facilities.

St. Lois

Inland Mail Tonnage Report Mixed Readings

Partial OCR shows air and rail mail totals with figures for north south and west routes. Mentions San Antonio, April, postmaster Incas and Tounerd Saturday with totals around 157 pounds, 1701 pounds, 278 pounds and 850 pounds, noting a roughly 200 pound rise in mail going west.

San Anetonio Tounerd Sataniay Eouth King March

Mrs. Clark Heads Travig PTA In Yenelier Area

Mrs Clark named president of the Yenelier elementary PTA association at W Th Traitz school. Other officers include Arthur Morir vice president Mrs John W Waite secretary Mrs Lester Morris treasurer and Mrs Herbert Pl Stine ton reporter in the local magoclatian.

Mes A. Merelior Clark Areat Yenelier W. Th Traitz The Magoclatian Mev Arthur Morir John W. Waite Secreines Lester Morris Treasnes Herbert PL Stineton

Playground Meet at Woollen Lake center to feature week

The San Antonio council plans a community event at Woollen Lake on a Saturday. The program includes concert with Mask Week Slasori and a piano solo by ML Chambers. Edgar Rogers, conductor of the municipal band, argues against organizing separate orchestras in recreation centers. Mary Stuart Hidwards will perform notes and the Hagees family will provide numbers with Mary Wilson directing playground activities. Hob Bass, recreation superintendent, will discuss the need for music at each playground.

San Antonia Ueeroalinn ML Chambers Ysic Edgar Rogers Mary Stuart Hidwards Hagees Orcneseta Misa Mary Wilson Plaskrounde Hob

Poetry Contest Winners Named By City Library Leader

Poetry contest entries judged by Mrs. Tenh Gneeer Tobston, children's librarian at the San Antonio Title Library, awarding prizes. Winners include Mrs. Joseph Nigel, Mr. Rath Welso Klarkeon, Dr. HR F Noebl, Blake Martin, and WW1 Toung. Winning poems to be printed in a forthcoming Pegasus volume.

Tenh Gneeer Tobston San Antonio Amless Toboston Dudpey Joseph Nigel Rath Welso Klarkeon HR. F. Noebl Blake Martin

Debate Winners Selected at Texas Military Institute

Debaters Cailess TR FE Biker Oh Tare M Beanslin and C 11 McCollister were chosen as top speakers in a Friday morning debate at the Texas Military Institute. Judges Gen ny Carleton Rev FM Daria Pap Villaret and Professor Diessen presided. The event was sponsored by Teo foxsnr BK TH Merer.

Cailess TR FE. Biker Oh. Tare Mbeanslin C. 11 McCollister Brat Sprakers Texas Militerz Institute Ohler Weer S.A Mbotelos Je Omer K. R. Winer Detwin Ny Carleton Rev. FM Daria Pap Villaret Professor Diessen

Order to Use Up Old Raincoats and Save New Type Coats

Distribution of a new raincoat type is delayed until stocks of old coats are exhausted. The order directs soldiers to finish old-type coats and extend use for dismounted troops, with minimal new items issued until supplies improve.

Schools Protest Political Involvement In City Education

Dr. Mary King Nabkie denounces political intrusion into public schools amid a letter from Alf Adams urging teachers to support the city administration slate. The missive, cited by Nabkie and backed by civic groups, warns educators against political influence and calls for keeping schools free from partisan pressure.

Mary King Nabkie Pith Sam Antonio Adlaie Women's Imminktire Vrexcus Flara Axio Cue Dubie School Afra Ales Adams Onteliy Schnotis Chambers Punpeta Anetonia Font Rity Ily

Directors Fight River Bill with Senator Wilijansen

In a chamber meeting the panel discussed possible adoption of a river bill to connect Paltes by assessable water. The debate centered on opposition to the Crinney river bill and the plan to merge Met Saturday at the Tlara hos tel.

Chamber of Cam Tlara W. A. Wilijansen Rene 'Juliona Crinney

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