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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
17
A fragmented scene shows Jenny and Ramond in a charged exchange. Jenny resists deception as a younger man courts her, while Mrs. Rark and others observe. A letter from Ramond confirms a hurried, uneasy plan for Iain Trannon’s neck brace and the looming engagement.
A Texas high court ruling over abandonment and failure to support led to many cases being returned to county courts for handling. Since 1920 legislation made desertion and non support felonies with warnings before criminal charges, affecting nearly two thousand gathered cases and prompting calls for a domestic relations court in Bexar County. Attorneys note extradition rules and pending transfers as authorities work through caseloads amid ongoing legislative debates. A Texas chapter meeting of a sorority is also planned for Thursday evening.
Press notices hail Aloranler Rosas, a young San Antonian, for delivering a brilliant baritone performance in The Barber of Seville at Milang Tel. He studied under Minelo Seminareo in Tinly and Pasquale Amato in New York. Reviews praise his bold stage presence and strong vocal control contributing to the evening’s success.
Archie, manager of the San Antonio Builders' Exchange, chaired a luncheon session of the Knights of the Round Table to discuss industrial conditions. Sir Knight Ostia Wolfe led the meeting with Pinna and the district convention set for San Antonio on June 3. Francia Wy Wangler chaired the convention program committee and Governor Augely was slated to attend the Saturday event.
Emily Coleman, president of the student council at Main Aventis High School, receives a foundation scholarship from Washington University in D C. The annual award is granted by the university to eligible students, supporting her medical or academic pursuits.
Police investigate amid multiple daytime burglaries across the city. A managers says 12 cases of eggs and poultry were targeted at Lee Poulinsoupans on East Caramerce Street, with thieves fleeing after a clash at the back door. Detective units trace suspects and recover items including jewelry, a radio, and clothing across several addresses, while other burglaries report stolen candy and a purse found by Wade River detectives.
Leon Valley school hosted an animal exhibition with 4-11 year old elvh members displaying calves. Principal T. F. Gates and County Judge Wareback along with County Farm Agent Tred W. Molly addressed attendees as students presented names of exhibitors including Robert Webb, Max Temperwein, Elwa Steubing, Evtlin Patterson, and others. The event followed guidance from O. W. Vamp amidst local farm club activity.
The 40 and 8 will hold wreck Saturday at 7 p.m. in Nueva aleect. Dr John Te Gill, chief de gae, will lead the initiation. A large turnout of risiloc and Iron voltaires from neighboring towns is expected to attend the initiation.
A Civil War flag with a blue field and Mecax Tone star is on display at the museum. It was embroidered and presented by Mrs. Charlotte Newlan Cassin to Captain Samuel Galitzen Newton of the Bexar Guards, the first local unit to leave for the front, and hangs among Confederate relics for visitors to view.
A new six passenger Lockheed plane, designed with folding landing gear, is showcased as part of Tulsa San Antonio air service plans from San Antonio to Oklahoma City and Tulsa. test flight from WinTilra field to Monterrey occurred with A. Tateas and others aboard, improving connections to Chicago and New York on the forthcoming schedule.
Seventh grade pupils at Theelan Dale High School hosted a picnic at Ilverside Park on Tuesday afternoon as a reward for the best behavior. Chaperones included Miss Ward, Mrs. J. Phillips, G. J. Mela Fea, Tan Doser, and Martin J. Wilson.
A varied list of new titles added to the San Saleni Public Library is released by librarian Frances Humphrey. Included are Belloc's Wolsey, Daughters of Hye by Bradford, The Kaiser's Friend by Mun, Through Ocean Gates by Saxon Chillers, Cyril's Great Adventure by Crevelynt Miller, The World’s Aircraft and Airships by Giblard Jackson, The Book of Gliders by Edel Wa Teale, Parliamentary Law by Faith Thea Ghalee, and multiple other works across travel and reference categories.
Four children were treated in the emergency ward of Robert Th. Green hospital on Thursday for miscellaneous injuries after an accidental incident. Emily Talking, 14, narrowly escaped harm when a mishap near a play area caused a fall. Tevelyn Legon, 29 Warwick Boulevard, stepped on a nail. Jos en Theis, six, of 1034 North Muro Street, was struck by a moving vehicle near his home. Tullyn Melina, 2 years old, was taken to hospital after an incident on Walra Street. A bicycle theft was reported at 122 Willworth Street, with items missing from a storefront.
Decker elected prezident of the San Antonio Eagle Aerie No 70 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Officers chosen include J A Tolle as vice president and William Souter as secretary. Other posts filled: Fred Aleulame chaplain, F G Ve treasurer, Frank Guarde corruptor, Jerome L Harleco inner guard, Brant Derg marshal, W T Moody and Terry Spohn trustees. Medical officer Dr Ht F Paenery listed.
The Beverly Wills column notes Spain in a mess and a Hawk in Europe breaking a record, with Prince of Wales facing depression and ads flooding the market. Navy Secretary Adams observed in Asian waters as tensions unfold, while others discuss sales pitches and Broke conditions in public notices.
A Houston preliminary tabulation shows wholesale firms in Houston employed about 92,000 workers and paid nearly 3.3 million dollars in wages in 1929. The year’s total business volume across all wholesale establishments reached around 205 million dollars with firms in food, tobacco, machinery, hardware, and building materials among the leading sectors.
Mayor Chambers, Commissioners Rybinis, Stetfler, Wright and Bushick along with many citizens hosted a formal reception for Louis Lipian F the new Mexican consul general. Lupian G the consul expressed gratitude for the welcoming and said ties between Mexico and the United States are strong.
Portland officials travel to New York for a conference of the Portland conjunction. FC Muelfeld and S F Burtern, wires of the San Antonio Tort Jan Ceticnt company, are ventbale to attend the apriaz conferanéa. The San Melnians aim to receive a trophy for sampling the conch with no accident noted.
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