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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1931

Page

9

Geneva army talks likely in treaty limits

A May 14 report says the Hoover administration will seek a Geneva conference armament treaty to curb army expenditures and inventories. Proposals include abandoning army posts and invoicing materials to cut costs, with a new form of army limitation tied to monetary standards and currency gaps. Senate opposition may rise over living standards and inflation differences.

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Rail Auxiliary to Host Dinner at Rinil Inn

Wednesday event hosted by Mrs Ed Trammond as general chairman features Mrs Vince Hopper and Mrs Arthur Mewiley assisting. The gathering at Rinil Inn on Commerce and San Marcos streets includes the Blue Nonnet Social club and proceeds directed to the Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers.

Fission Division 474 Great Interwill Brotherhood ‘Locomotive Engineers Uy Blue Nonnet Social Club

House Approves Pink Bell Worm Reimbursement

In Austin on May 18 the House approved a worm reimbursement bill raising the appropriation from 2200,000 to 1,000,000. The measure adds 50,000 to reimburse East Texas farmers for cattle tick eradication and 200.00 to reimburse Northeast Texas farmers for losses tied to the 1923 pink bollworm quarantine.

Austin Anmenihneals Cheernales Texas Armers

Boston Milkman Wins Camel Prize in Domestic Contest

Rharker of Dorchester Massachusetts won first prize in a Camel cigarette contest for a moisture-mellent wrapper concept. Joe Train priori Anson Massachusetts family and Marine spouse Walter Sorepl share second prize near ten thousand dollars. Third prize awarded to Julius M Nolte of Duluth Minnesota as over fifty thousand participants entered and total responses reached 52228.

Boston Milkman Marine Corps Brooklin Nasy Sach Tulius Mf Nolte Duluth Minn Ela

Tulsa Inauguration Of Ten Air Service From San Antonio

Porter Whaley of the chamber of commerce announced a new air service linking Tulsa with San Antonio and other points. The six passenger planes will operate daily from here at 7:10 a.m., providing connections with St. Louis and other cities per Gowen Airlines.

Tulsa San Antonio Vulan

Leader of Bible Class Heads Alamo Heights Church

The newly organized adult class of the Alamo Heights Methodist Church Sunday School will be led by Reverend J. W. Walker. The class has an enrollment of 16 and the pastor says Sunday attendance reached a church record with IBS present.

Ho Emmnet Alamo Heights

Three More Mines in Virginia Closed

Morgantown West Virginia May 12 Officials of the United Mine Workers of America said three more mines in the MoltX Run coal field were closed today as a result of wage curtailment. Fight mines in the field now were closed officials of the United Mine Workers of America said.

Virginia Morgantoun W. Va Amerion

New England Recovery Lead in Return to Normal Deal

New England leads the nation in the return to normal after wartime emergency measures. The report notes improving employment and activity as regions rebound, with health and safety measures easing nationwide.

New England Washington, D. GC Ient

Hawks Plane Sets Recordflight From Croydon to Berlin

German aviation expert Moke reports fast speed plan for Captain Frank Hewwkes. The flight from Croydon to Tempelhof took 2 hours 37 minutes at an average 204 mph, beating telegram delivery times. After inspecting the plane, Captain Marks plans to depart tomorrow for Stockholm to attend an international aviation exhibition opening.

Wertin Xperty Moke Tempelhoff Suxport Frank M. Hewwkes London Hawks Croydon Tempelhofe Anwke Marks Planner Stockholm

Mary on Way to Europe and Doug SEW SOAK May 13

Macy Pickford sailed on the Brenica early today in rough seas with her hushani. Douglas Fairbanks, now in England, said they would make a tour through Mal and possibly further.

Mary Europe Doug Sew Macy Pickford Folu Hee Hushani Douglas Fairbanks England

Deficit Delays Post Office Building Plans

Reports Wednesday indicate a large deficit in the postal department may push back the construction of the new federal building for a year. Postmaster BP. G. Lucas attended the state postmasters convention and did not confirm the delay. a site may be chosen soon if a suitable lot can be bought at a reasonable price.

Federal BP. G. Lucas Laredo

Shorts sanctioned for Girl Scouts in Texas

Fort Worth reporters describe a local incident involving the Girl Scouts and a regulation on shorts. The article notes observers in Fort Worth and Da May 13, with references to ASTM standards, a regulatory seal, and actions by officials. Amid unclear text, named individuals and local organizations appear in scattered form.

Girl Scouts ASTM America

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Helene Will in Ruin Tequat Humanta May Wr Ancor Velen claimed to tell friends of a Gent visit to Belgrade where King Alexort notified her in Carol that her presence in Furanutia wad Dob in the Interesta of the coun t. The queen planned to leave Bucharest soon with Dowage Queen Marie and Princess Nenana returning in June. Decides whether to use the King Cool granted chance to meet Crouch Prince Michael Frou.

Ancor Velen Belgrade Alexort Maine Furanutia Bucharest Dowage Marie Nenana Cool Crouch Michael Frou

Yoakum Butcher Dies After Car Crash Injuries

Sagatis Vesae terse report says Yorkum batcher Yoakum died of injuries from a Sunday automobile accident on the Seruin Sew Braunfels road. His wife remained in serious condition with little hope for recovery.

Yoakum Butcher Sagatis Sua Yorkum Batcher Seruin Braunfels Hig Littl

Mexico road incomplete to connect Monterrey and Mexico City

Adventurously minded explorers consider a route from Monterrey to Mexico City via an envisioned international highway to Laredo. The 30 mile travel link to Laredo is delayed for three years while the Mexican government advances surface work. 160 miles of oil surfacing and grading from Laredo toward Monterrey progress, with nineteen bridges and numerous structures either planned or under construction.

Areo Monterrey Mexico Mexico City Laredo Unite States Madar Fonterey Satil

Spanish envoy arrives in United States in 16th century record

A news item notes the arrival of a Spanish envoy, Cristobal Colon, to the United States from Farania aboard a ship named the Spanish finer Cristobal Colon. The OCR text records May 19 as a date and references public affairs involving Spain.

America Spain United Bares Elas Farana Cristobal Colon

Stout Women Learn Easy Way To Lose 20 Pounds Fat

A vintage health ad touts Kruachen salts as a cure for weight loss and improved health. It claims the product aids digestion and organ function, promising dramatic fat loss and better vitality. The piece imitates period sales language without citing scientific evidence or sources.

Dean Targets Drinking Frat at University Campus

URKANA ML May 19 Dean Thomas Arkle Clark fights four Kappa Beta Phi chapters he says form a drinking federation on the University of Hinnix campus. The dean calls the fraternity movement a drinking federation and denounces its aims.

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