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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1931

Page

11

Temperance Union District Meeting Planned at Central Christian

The fourteenth district meeting of the Women's Christian Temperance Union will be held at Central Christian church Monday and Tuesday with 25 delegates from Jobstown Beeville Poteet Ausin San Antonio and Portland Texas. The event will feature speeches on law observance and enforcement and plans for the U O T U sixtieth anniversary including various departments and a grand jubilee health program. The day closes with an afterhours board meeting and a planned officer election.

Ars! Institute of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union Central Christian Church Parsiay Jobstown Orhus Cleistl Beeville Poteet Ausin San Antonio Portland Glagzy Roger Folestown Mra. J. Wilbert Tiga Afra Roper John Latspeich Hobstown Flower Mission J. van Kouren Claude de Vor Watts Austin W. aAdoyce Rabstown

Six Itinerants Die in Wreck of Colorado Freight

Six men believed to be itinerants were killed when a Missouri Pacific freight train derailed near Lerne Dennis 100 miles east of the Colorado Kansas line. Local railroad offices could not identify the victims. None of the crew was hurt. Twenty cars left the tracks and two wreckage blocks delayed traffic for hours.

Pueblo Cola INS Missouri Pacific Lene Dennis Kon Colorado-Kansay Dighton Kan Twenlyvara

Dry killing stirs anger as three agents linked to farmer's death

In Columbus Mississippi Mayo two federal dry agents are named in connection with the death of farmer J Waten Land. A coroner's jury found no one responsible. Agents named are J G Hendrickn Wiley Wright and Henry Farr. Land, approached by agents, allegedly refused to surrender his revolver and had no prior prohibition record.

Columbus Miss. Mayo J. Waten Trere Intenco J. G. Hendrickn Wiley Wright Henry Farr Tewan

Boulder Explosion Probe Opens in Dam Project

Inquiry started today into a premature dynamite blast near Boulder Dam Project injuring 11 workers, two seriously. The Powder crew exploded charges along the Boulder City railroad right of way, shaking rocks and earth for several feet and halting shifts on the $150,000,000 construction site.

Boulder Tas Vegas Atartei

Corporation Forms to Direct Schmeling Niebling Fight

The Maison Square Garden corporation of Ohio is formed to take over and manage the world title bout between Max Schmeling and Young Niebling at Cleveland’s municipal stadium in July, according to an announcement.

Hoover Approves New Spain Envoy Nomination

President Hoover approves the nomination of Salvator Balancane to lead the Spanish mission and Alexandra Tadilla to serve as minister to Spain. The approvals follow the exchange of credentials and formal diplomatic steps, with confirmation expected to advance U.S. relations.

Hoover New Spain Washington, J. C INS President Toover Salvator Alabalncane Alexandra Tadilla

Woman seeks set aside 1927 property division judgment

Mrs Cora L Wool sues to recover 33 500 000 claiming to share in community property with former husband J A Thrasher. Motion to quash a 1927 judgment details earlier suits dating to 1890 and 1912. Wool alleges Thrasher concealed facts and that oil ventures reduced his holdings now in five Houston oil firms. She estimates her share at 3 000 000 with 500 000 interest, filed preliminarily to further litigation.

Cora L. Wool Mie Forty-Fifth District Court Mudge G. Wayloe Mra. Woull Foxmex J. A. Thrasher Wood Thrasher Gow Duc Ber Mya Dugal Webb Refugio Houston Oil Chrnaher Mra Wool Wool Jim Cora L. Wood Foyt Tec J. M. Thrasher Oll Man

U S Group to Push Silver Conference

Washington May 1 A U S group led by Senator King Democrat of Utah was appointed to keep alive efforts for an international silver conference. The International Chamber of Commerce plans to ask governments worldwide to call a conference and King s committee will pursue that action and reporting.

Washington, D INS Chamber of Commerce Congress Benator King Democrat Utah International Chamber King Uch

Judge Denies Bail for Gangster Jack Diamond

SUH BA DULAWE May 6 INS reports Supreme Court Justice Breweter refused release on bail for Jack Diamond a gangster charged with carrying concealed weapons. Diamond had been free on assault and kidnapping charges when he was ambushed earlier this month in the Catskills. he remains in custody at Albany hospital under a bench warrant from Attorney General John J Bennett.

Suh BA Dulawe INS Supreme Court Breweter Jack Diamond Rmekelper Albany Hospital John J. Bennett Liberty Catskills

Wealthy widow missing from ship at sea deceitful voyage

Madame Phrrrac Goerke a wealthy widow of 21 Dennett Avenue New York City was reported missing from her stateroom aboard the Panama Pacific liner Petinasivanin after a cruise from New York to Los Angeles. Ship officers said Goerke a coatline designer disappeared on May 6 under mysterious circumstances.

Cal INS Phrrrac ' Goerke Dennett Avenue New York City Inday Petinasivanin New York Atme, Goorke Routo Los Angeles

Mellon Brothers Awarded Medals in Public Service

In Washington on May 1, the American Institute of Chemists awarded medals to Secretary of the Treasury Mellon and his brother Richard J. Mellon for public service and support of industrial research. The Pittsburgh bankers were recognized as internationally known figures in finance and industry.

Washington, D. C INS Prenanny Mellon Richard J. Mellon Pittsburgh American Institute of Chemists Finance

Movie Star Faces Alimony Case Over Two Autos

A court dispute centers on the disposal or support related to two cars reportedly attached to a movie star. Details mention alimony and financial motions as the case proceeds.

San Antonio Teachers Vote Free From Board Pressure

San Antonio school teachers may vote in the city election next Tuesday without fear of board interference. The board passed a resolution forbidding political coercion and stating employees must be judged without regard to politics. Majority members supported the measure, while minority members joined in asserting adherence to the policy.

San Antonio D. Wilmore Vintgey Gilmore Fats Roger Stakeson Stokes Nritiens W. Tt. Williams Mener Thes Satuetay Dol. Nile Tr J.B. King Stella Steves Walker Mary King Robbie

Steamers Crash in New York Fog

In New York harbor the steamship Eastern Vince struck the Conte Timbcanana in fog. The Eastern Vince broke apart, damage below the water line reported. one person was injured. Further details awaiting official confirmation by phone at Grockett 2490.

New York Mix D INS New York Harbor Lg Ba Wis

Seismograph Record Reports Severe Earthquake Event

A Georgetown University seismograph recorded a quake today with officials noting it may be more severe than Managua 1931. Dr Sohou estimated the shock occurred about 2000 miles from Washington. The record compares to the last big event and other distant quakes.

Dlanogia

Pact to Raise Sugar Prices Signed in Paris

Paris reports an agreement among leading sugar producers to lift the price of sugar from 1.25 cents to 2 cents per pound. The deal aims to enable profitable exportation of a 2,500,000 ton surplus.

Paris

Brackenridge Emerson Win in Local School Honors

Brackenridge senior high and Emerson junior pupils win top honors in the Tag Lay event by the San Antonio Conservation Society for the old granary fund. Captains Myn, Devereaux Cannon, Brackengridges Mrs Wilder Hawthorne and Mrs Hudson led teams. The group was toasted by local theaters and will be honored by the society. contributions to the fund have reached 460 dollars from various donors through mid March. O. J. Falsley of Rochester will guest at a fishing trip with Ed Fomby.

Breackenridge Sod Hawthorne Emerson Ag .Winnth San Antonio, Conservation Society Old Granary Fund Mrg Hl. Krough Myn Devereaux Cannon Brackanridges B. L. Wilder Hawthorne Sra C. H. Hudson Wilming Shred O. J. Falsley Rochester, HY Ed Fomby

How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat

A dubious weight loss ad touts KNUSCHEN SALTS as a simple remedy. It claims rapid fat loss in weeks with daily use, plus healthier skin and vitality. Customer testimonials from Lewinburg and Shepardville are cited, urging readers to buy at local drugstores.

America M.cc. Teviar Lewinburg Brweth Shepardville, Hy

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