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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1931

Page

4

Funeral services set for Edward Pallick Curtis leader of the Order of Railway Conductors

Edward Pallick Curtis 64 of 1035 West Russell Place died in Kansas City Missouri after influenza relapse. He served since age 18 in Texas rail service and rose to president of the Order of Railway Conductors. His body arrived in San Antonio for funeral at Trinity Methodist Church. The local division will direct services with national officers present.

Edward Palick Curtis West Russell Place Order of Mailway Kansas City Alo National Organization San Antonio Missouri-Kansas Fray Trinity Method Ist Curtis Unioua WDOW BE. T. Curtis Mary Nabours Stra Edith Franke Rush Curtis John Curtis Crystal City Milton Guetis Hielen Winship Kensaa City Dan Cortig Fort Worth John Curtin Manhattan Kan Hagg and McCollum Funers Roselawn Cemetery

National Advertising Head to Visit San Antonio Thursday

National advertising head Don Kliddie of the National Association of Real Estate Boards will visit San Antonio Thursday as guest of local Realtors. Paul Adams announced a meeting to appoint officers to a local presidency as part of the national body's leadership efforts. Memorial services for a convention delegate were held and convention activities paused.

National San Antonio Don Kliddie National Association of Real Estate Boards Serv Antonio Roral Realtors Paul Adams Gunter Hotel Ridale Adams Sa Antonio Group 1 Thuiradoy

Trade union plan pushed by Foreign Minister Curtis

Max Bhulin reports that Foreign Minister Curtis told press representatives that Germany and Austria should not abandon their customs union project. He defended continued negotiations with Austria and said league council discussions would clarify misunderstandings of the union’s aims despite French opposition.

Cniversal Service Bhulin Max Liz Julius Curtis Germany Austria League Council Customs Union

Boy Scouts Award Badges at Three Troop Meetings

Carl A. Bryno of Alma Area council presided as badges were given at three Boy Scout troop meetings on Friday night. Troop 16 from Crestholme Presbyterian church held Parents Night at Con cenelon park with a Senior Patrol Leader badge to Allen Mansfield and assistant scoutmaster badges to Jack Upsha John McGonnell and Lloyd Prozanski. Troop 20 at Prospect Hill Baptist church featured Mothers pinning medals and a talk by Bryan on The Spirit of Scouting. Dr Mion Jones spoke at Madison Square Presbyterian church for the first court of honor, while Deyn presented the charter and leaders noted merit, first and second class, and life scout badges. Seventy-six attendees heard demonstrations and camping gear was presented to Mrs Bitner. Certificates will be awarded at the Roy Scout court of honor on May 28.

Carl A. Bryno Alma Area Council Boy Scouts of America Tuyior Jack Upsha John McGonnell Lloyd Prozanski Allen Mansfield Troon Crestholme Presbrterian Concenelon Park Droop Madison Square Presbyterian Churel Fred Bitner John Ackermann Biiner Bryan Scout Dreadwas Roy Scout Court of Honor

Boy, 17, Shot After Gang Dispute in Chicago

Chicago police say a 17 year old, Dar her Tractiano, was struck by gunfire during a dispute over petty spoils when a sedan blocked the curb and a volley of shots hit him as he played baseball. He was critically wounded and refused to identify his attacker.

Chicago INS Darher Ractiang Tacciano Tractiano

La Pryor: Girl Charges Father With Assault

In La Pryor, Texas, 48-year-old farmer Crawler Treese is jailed after his 15-year-old daughter filed assault charges. Treese, father of six daughters and four sons aged 6 to 23, allegedly threatened to harm his wife and children.

LA Pryor Trias Crawler Treese Melng Reese Gryatal Gity Will Big Chlldren

Army Orders Universal Service in Fragmented Dispatch

Fragmented army orders list personnel moved to various forts and stations including Fort Stason Fort Bamivou Fort Juninre and Fort Jenning Dag A Q Ta. Day Philippines. Several officers including James A Killan and Alice Shere are noted for retirement or reassignment to home or hospital. The garbled text references multiple locations and ranks with unclear spellings.

Universal Service Wyashington D. Ci Danie Mort Biden Allen Fort Stason Cacia John Hi Featherston Brreay Mission Del Fort Juninre Frank D. Moarie P.os Parl Gearze G. Mende Jenning Philippines Francie C. Foster F. Av Femain Madiaon Barracks Fort Gin Gearea Price A. C Hothwell Field Dunewn Field Alice Si. Shere A. F Letterman Hospital

Mother and Son Tianquet Seek Y. M. C. A. Feast Honor

A Saturday evening banquet held by the Y. M. C. A. celebrated motherhood with Beverly Sheffield presiding. Edgard Simms gave invocation, Mne Cornelia Tenileigh served as toastmistress, and speakers included Harol Suggs and Mrs Lucie Sheffield. A musical program featured Alfred Curtis Georg Worckle Melvin Qurrier and St mwond Myenes. various fathers acted as waiters.

Tianquet Boss Department Beverly Sheffield Vora’ Cabinet Edgard Simms George Baker Travis Park Mes Lucie Sheffield Ly Hoy Ern Alfred Curtis Georg Worckle Melvin Qurrier Aud RK. Suggs Alfred Titseh L. J. Maanhoff A Simms A. Saergeant H. 8. Tate J A Tusbee P. Pahl Ry’ Nelson J. Aef

Arctic Pole Rendezvous Report From Moscow Scientist

Moscow reports as Professor Borla N. Voroblov of the Soviet Arctic authority hails Graf Zep plein as a bold flight toward the North Pole. He chairs the International Aero- Avelic society and once led the Krassin to rescue survivors after the 1923 Talia dirigible crash on polar crossings.

Universal Kerview Moscow Borla N. Voroblov Graf Zepplein North Pole Trubert Wilkins Subounyi Rautilus Arctic Vorobrov International Aero- Avelic Society Krassin Talia Pola

Senator to Study European Radios

Senator Clarence G. Dil of Washington will study European broadcasting in England Germany Denmark and other countries to observe listener reaction to government operation. He aims to restrain foreign governments from ceding control of radio stations to private interests.

Wonsar Presice New York Clarence G. Dil Washington United States England Germany Denmark Bear

Inverclyde Divorce Case Heads to Reno Court

Lord Inverclyde and June Tripp, once the toast of British society, plan a Reno divorce proceeding. The couple agreed not to contest the divorce action while their status in England remains unsettled. If June remarries, the English claim may not recognize the proceed.

Bersbee London Lord Invercclyde Jané Tripp Broadway Hay Reno Baron Inverclyde Inverclyde June Tripp England June Lord Inverclyde Bogland

Mother's Day Gift Ad at Keene's Corner

An advertisement offers May 10 Mother’s Day items at George Keene’s drug store corner South Flores and Military Plaza. It highlights candy gift boxes from 5 to 5 and Marigold mottos, with cards priced from 5 to 250, urging readers to visit the shop for holiday gifts.

George Keene South Flores

Women Drivers Safer, German Stats Show Low Accident Share

Berlin reports official data indicating women are 10 percent of licensed drivers in Germany but cause only 1 percent of auto accidents. U S city figures for Philadelphia and St Louis show women constitute about 5 to 6 percent of drivers yet account for 0 to 5 percent of incidents. Authorities note debates over causes, with women claiming caution and men attributing risk dynamics to momentary pressures.

Berlin Germany AmeTi Tean Philadelphia St Louis

Ireland's Anthem Origin Tied to Herbert and Kearney

Witnesses at a St Patrick's Day parade on Fifth Avenue report that Ireland's national anthem was written by Victor Herbert with words by Peter Kearney. OB.C's research unit and calls sought Irish hymn details. The song began as Soldiers of Erin and Holdings' Son, notable war song for the Irish Volunteers during the revolution and later adopted as the national anthem.

Fifth Avenue Victor Herbert Peter Kearney X. Ob.c Wametcie Culturs Erin Irish Volunteers Inter

Kendal Highway Rond Passes Road Budget Measure

A Kendall County election approved road funding to pave routes from Old Quanien Trail to the Kerr County line and Fredericksburg to Gillespie line. Voters supported the measure by a wide margin of 873 to 20, authorizing about 85,000 dollars for Kendall County road works and related expenditures.

Leras Merv Kennall Bere Quanien Lea Kerr County Fredericksburg Gillespie County Kemtall Corp Tealls

DO-X Damaged in Bolama Flight

A damaged DO-X airframe was reported over Bolama near Sertugnere Guinea after a flight. An Israeli news agency relayed word that repairs could take about two weeks, delaying the project’s takeoff for South America.

Tankulo Sertugnere Guinea Israailian South America

Morgan Is Silent on Slump in Trade

New York May 9. Reuters reports Morgan offered no direct comment on the trade slump. He cited uncertainty and deferred remarks, noting he would address the issue in a forthcoming statement. An earlier interaction with the Archbishop of Cuinterhing touched on broader economic concerns.

Morgan New York Po Marsan

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