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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

4

Air fleets converge on Dayton in massive Army air drill

Dayton Ohio May 14 plan convoy begins as 670 aircraft assemble across the Midwest and South. Warbington planes from Chicago depart to join a growing force at Wright and other fields for a nationwide aerial defense exercise. Navy and Army air units from Langley, Chanute, Scott, and Fort Sill mobilize toward Cleveland Detroit Chicago Port Sill as training intensifies with a staged mock defense.

Dayton Ohio Chicago National Guard Army Feld Wright Fields Pacific Coast Chanute Field Stantoul Scott Field Delleville Inllinois Memphis Tenn Langley Field Gleveland Air Corps Tetroit Earl Corre New York

Low Air Speed Urged by Engineers at Meeting

Awatha Kan May 14. G Woodbury 64 year old banker faced a long sentence on 10 counts tied to alleged wrecking of the Citizens State Bank at Babette Kan. He received from four to twenty five years with most terms consecutive.

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Pf Ships Return to Scottfield Route

One ship in the group left San Antonio while another, Tesar, traveled toward Dayton with plans bound for Scottfield and Helleville. Motor trouble grounded the remaining vessel in Dallas.

Scottfield Helleville Dayton Ohi San Antonio Tesar Cesterdes Dallas

Death claims Ansor U Brooks of Baylor University

Waco Texas May 14 U D y Sawtel Parker Brooks 67 president of Baylor University for more than 20 years died early today at Central Texas Baptist capitarium after a cancer battle. He signed diplomas for this year's graduates as his strength waned with his wife two children former Governor Pat M Neff and several friends by his bedside. Funeral services tomorrow at Waco Hall with Dr J M Dawson and Dr George W Troell officiating.

Waco Texas U—Dy Sawtel Parker Brooks Bostor University Tere Central ‘Texas Baptist Capitarium Brooks Daya Pat M. Neff Sims P. Brooks Waco Mturney Aurelia Brooks Columbia University Nerf Neff Roaks Basler SFI J. Mr. Dawson Wirat Baptistshirch Tifelong Brooky George W. Troell Dallas Wara Birmingham Als W. 8. Allen Brook Wee Haslar University Johnson County Georgia Brocka Mitlageville B. B. Brooks Joshua Waring Daylor Ware The Sea of Baylor Yale University Ceom Evaq Publc McKinney Baylor University

Father of Eleven Fined on Liquor Charges

A man identified as Toms Biante faced a federal judge on charges tied to liquor production and possession. He pleaded guilty to related offenses after officers alleged substantial quantities of malt and distilled spirits were involved. The case notes a large family and a sentencing fine of $100 were imposed.

Father of Eleven Toms Biante Tyner TiAl Wert Rane Marehi Elmenard Maerne Fficern Sen Antena Ay Boerne Alleen

Regal Welcome Is Planned for Aimee

Universal Service, LOS ANGELES May 14 announces a grand reception for evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson. A regal set piece for her homecoming includes a massive crowd, a train arrival, and an automobile parade to the temple with evening festivities planned.

Universal Service Los Anghdes Satur- Hosby Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Ten Thousand Voices Evangelist

Former SAWAALS Dead in Texas Obituary Note

Newa of the drain at Brownsville of B. G. Moore, who formerly Weed here, was received by San Antonio friends Thursday. Moore, president of the Moore Chemical company, leaves his widow, Mrs. Vivian Moore, his father, William Broorg, and a brother and sister. Funeral services were held Thursday at Hubbard, Texas.

Brownsville B. G. Moore San Antonio Moore Moore Chemical Company Vivian Moore Willam Broorg Hubbard Texas

Britain defers new airship program in Commons

Prime Minister told the House of Commons that Britain will not build any new airships for the present. The government will keep the R 100 in its current unaltered experimental status.

London Sean MacDonald House of Commons Today Great Britain

Rings Awarded to Houler Girl Reserves at Banquet

Ninety one girl reserves received rings at a Y M C A banquet presided by Miss Martha Henderson. Forty attendees had earned rings for work during the past year. Miss Elizabeth Marvin and Miss Joe Bailey Brite, along with sponsors from Edinon Higherkool and Brackenridge High School, spoke.

Martha Henderson Elizabeth Marvin Joe Bailey Brite Kutherys Edieon Higherkool Brackenridge High School

Dems Target Prohibition Repeal Fight In Los Angeles

May 14 in Los Angeles the full strength of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union urged the city council to defeat an ordinance banning wine tonics, as part of a campaign to repeal prohibition. President Mrs Hattie M Doughty explained the WCTU’s plan to challenge the Democratic party in this effort.

Los Angeles Women's Christian Temperance Union Ia Democratic Party Hattie M- Doughty

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