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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1931

Page

6

San Antonio Students Win Nine Places in State Contest

San Antonio high school students earned nine awards at the State Tertscholastic League meets at the University of Texas. Brackenridge High School placed second in the journalism press conference while individual honors went to F D Crown copy reading first, Victor Craze main avenue fourth, and Louise Turber Brackenridge first in girls extempore, among others.

San Antonio Stadents University of Texas Aublin Prides Brackenridge High School Jeazac F. D. Crown Victor Craze Mein Arence High School Willa Richey Brackenridge Graze Reol Reading Jesse Villa Isdn Estelle Durst Wharton Angon Wynne Dallas Jack Bal Ban Jurinto Jesse Villarres Abhene Hamilton Coletien Alid Cross Paris Josech Cracklein Indeprudence Walter Briedly Temple Hollis Schriter Amarillo Jobe Baldwin Houston Tturalbors Leclie Hieme Valhalla Wasmon Treasier Mikesba Dele Blaushter Valley Springs Thirst Louise Harper Christine Lenox Fort Deer Abilere Amaaasillo Wecong Tochridoa Elonere F. D. Brown Fdet Durrett Serend Lavelle Cooper Abie Main Avenue Ben Antonio Marie Gram- Mann Bertha Dell Tdell Durret Wills Richey Ran Antonio Fiit Mary Jim Stich Coleman Tilly Frances Nelson Lubbock Marjorie Nelson Hotston Jareth Lardlle Cooper Abilene Orare Idell Darrett Firet Elizabeth Take Taylor Eerond Jessie Tosa Curtis Mery Dim Reh Colenn Riba Bell Hnostom Nat

Court Proceedings Detail Complex Divorces and Cases

The record lists multiple court actions including divorce outcomes, property disputes, and financial judgments. Names such as Fowler, Freeman, Kennedy, and Margault appear amid references to Tortice and Face Court numbers. Proceedings cover custody, alimony, and asset allocations with varied verdicts and monetary notations.

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Message of thanks to The Light editorial staff at Beethoven hall

Mrs ET Botler sends thanks for staff support at Beethoven hall Thursday night. She praises the reporter for fair coverage and expresses renewed trust in The Light and its "Editorial City Life" feature. She notes evolving political sentiments and appreciation for the paper’s impact on public understanding.

Beethoven Hall Max Godbless Yaura Et, Botler

San Antonio Fans Criticize City Transporter Anger

A reader letter from PRACTICER defends San Antonio transit critics, arguing motormen sometimes ignore signs and rush street cars. The writer challenges anonymity and urges better passenger courtesy, noting Texas ties and memories of 1874 to 1961.

Smith Cordell Color Car C.reck Uce Imp Yisiture

Y W C A Schools to Open in June Novel Encampment Plans

Y W C A to open junior and senior school in June with a four week encampment at Comfort under supervision of Florea Mog tesmith Miss Milian TMozere and Dorothy GebSardd directing domestic arts music and drama. Annie Cle Watson trustee of the international institute presides as Miss Annie Cle Watson. Executed by the international institute following a recent social workers conference in Dallas.

Annie Cle Watson

Butcher’s Son Sustains Finger Injury at Shop

A butcher’s son suffered a cut to his left thumb while using a cleaver at his father’s shop. He dropped the knife and was rushed to the capital hospital for treatment. The incident occurred on a weekday at the nearby market.

Burenga Street Alavont Eleaver Hig Father'n Futcher Bop North Vein

Indicted in Federal Grand Jury Action Across Texas

A busy federal session yielded 75 indictments, chiefly for liquor offenses, with charges ranging from impersonating a U S shipping board inspector to narcotics and counterfeit cases. Indictments include Raul Rosenberger of Del Rio for auto repairs claim to bill the shipping board, and Jose Gonzales for morphine purchases. Other cases involve Hugo Wollschläcker, Tens Heynolda, and multiple alcohol production charges near Maverick and Bexar counties.

Redelph Ernest de Palma United States Shipping Board de Palma Raul Rosenberger del Rio Shipping Board Washington Christophyy C. Vachels O. Y. Coch Jim Jolson Jose Gonzales Blay United States Unm En Tequilla Eagle Pass Rio Gente Kenfall Hugo Lola Wollschlacker B. Heynolda Waring Hammond San Antonio

Hospital Day at Santa Rosa Observes National Day

The Santa Rosa hospital celebrates National Hospital Day with an open house from 8 p m to 5 p m on Tuesday. The American Hospital Association directs the observance honoring Florence Nightingale's birthday. President endorses the day since 1321. A babies reunion is planned at 4 p m at the Baptist church where new mothers can have their babies photographed.

Santa Rosa Tuesas American Hospital Association Florence Nightingale Eury United States

Sanitation Report Details April Work by City Department

The sanitation department released a report detailing April activity led by director Ottie Riles. It notes 107 sewer connections completed, 20 lines of weeds cleared, hundreds of tons of junk hauled, and a total 19 270 tasks achieved during the month.

Otty Riles

Masters Sold Secretly by Soviets Reported in London

A report from London states the Soviet government secretly sold an old masters painting from a famed collection to a private buyer for about $2,500. The transaction involved no public auction and details remain scarce amid ongoing cultural asset discussions.

Neal Victor Qualifies for Banking Public Speaking Contest

L Neal Jr. of the San Antonio National Bank qualified to compete in the national public speaking contest in Pittsburgh on June 1. He won first place in the sixth district elimination of the American Institute of Banking for the Giannini Educational Foundation prizes. Nine chapters from Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana were represented in the district contest. The subject was The Bank as Stabilizer of Business. Wisner in district contests will receive transportation and $100 expenses to travel to Pittsburgh, with finals offering four cash prizes, $500 awarded to the first.

Neal Firsg American Institute of Ranking Giannini Educational Foundation Terns Arkansas Oklahoma Louisiana Weer Bank Ar Stabiliner Wisner Coutests Pittsburgh

Prowler Befriends Dogs Then Ransacks Home

Detectives Ed Amackre and Go Sardcastle investigate a break in at 406 Willow Street where a prowler befriended the dogs and gained entry. Mrs Dawkins reports returning home to find the house ransacked and dogs locked beneath with a side window raised. Police describe the animals as Suits and Bull breeds and are reviewing neighborhood sightings.

Hawkine Willow Street Ed Amackre Go Sardcastle

Clothes valued at $50 stolen in home incident

Report to police Saturday cites theft of clothing valued at $50 from the residence of J. M. Houston at 220 West Hollywood Avenue. Other fragments mention a mower stolen from a separate home and names such as F. Om. Ruwfield and Sam Hart, indicating a local crime report with partial details.

J. M. Houston West Hollywood F. OM. Ruwfield Sam Hart Nebraska Street

Unidentified man found dead in Lake Michigan near Lincoln Park

Police investigated a potential homicide after divers recovered a well dressed man’s body from Lake Michigan near Lincoln Park. The skull was fractured and the clothing included a taped skull and overcoat wrapped around the body, with the body found in the lake at Lincoln Park.

Lake Michigan Lake Kisan Todas Lincoln Pari

Acklen Shot to Death in Tennessee Murder Scene

Richard Acklen, 22, heir to a prominent Tennessee family, was shot and killed in the bed room of Mrs. Tindler Moseley, widow of a bootleg king, after a quarrel. Police say Acklen was a regular visitor and died from a near-rail revolver shot as Moseley left the room after an argument. The case follows the death of Moseley’s husband last December. Another note reports “All Quiet on the Western Front” banned by the government after two days of packed houses, despite prior approval by the board of censors.

Washville Tens Richard Acklen Seion Tennessee Tindler Maseles Acklen Poline USOR May U INS Board of Censors

House Passes School Fund in Texas Legislature

The educational appropriations bill in Austin was passed by the House, totaling about $14.45 million to state education institutions for the coming year. The measure was trimmed by roughly $1.65 million from the amount recommended by the committee, with cuts of about $650,000 from the original bill and another $1 million slashed in appropriations. Buildings authorized include a 37,000 square foot Canyon Teachers College structure and a $10,000 hospital building at the College of Industrial Arts in Deaton.

Austin May Howe Canyon Teachers’ College College of Industrial Arts Deaton

Light Comedy Presented at Heights School Assembly

Home Come Ted a light comedy was shown to junior students at Alamo Heights School during a Friday assembly in the auditorium. Cast included Bill Carey Alberta Hufinker Edith Osborne Fred Gobdmert Irme Phillips Rob Williams Harold Jarvie Ethel Smith Betts Sain Horace Durward Mary Mueller Arthur Malutsear Billie Nonnette Carlyste and Erbeleine Burton. The school orchestra conducted by Joan Sarli was on the program. Rosa B Told Miss Irish Francie Mary Williams Dave Young and dra PLB Ulleinbe directed portions.

Alamo Height Bill Carey Alberta Hufinker Edith Osborne Fred Gobdmert Irme Phillips Rob Wiliams Harold Jarvie Ethel Smith Betts Sain Horace Duraard Mary Mueller Arthur Alutsear Billie Nonnette Carlyste Erbeline Burton Zip Joan Sar

Hall of Fame Picks at Peacock Military Academy 1931

Popular vote names six cadets to the Peacock Military Academy hall of fame for 1931. Brandon Glingman of Rockport is lauded as most useful and most trustworthy leader. Richard Brasher of Levelland as most popular and most military cadet. Stedham Touthedge of San Antonio as most honoured cadet. Joe Hanks of Shreve La as most studious cadet. Ben McLean of Crockett as most mentest cadet.

Peacock Peacock Military Academy Brandon Glingman Rockport Richard Brasher Levelland Stedham Touthedge San Antonio Joe Hanks Shreve Ben’ McLean Crockett

Five San Antonians to Practice Law

Five San Antonians are among UT Law School graduates honored for earning law degrees. The university announced the graduates on June 8, naming Willian TD Barhour, Jesse Ewis, Wilmer Master son Ir, A. Haymond and Claude Witherspoon Je among the new lawyers ready to practice.

Plye Lan Antonians University of Texas Heligol of Law Samedey Willian TD Barhour Jesse

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