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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

8

Airplanes Gather for Massive Spring Maneuvers

In a buzzing wartime scene at Fairfield depot and Wright Field near Dayton Ohio hundreds of planes converge for spring maneuvers. About 672 aircraft from various bases pack the air as ground crews lay out tents and plots, while a new weight radio system enables control of multiple planes from a control ship or ground station.

Rirplane Feirfield Earle Wright Field Dayton Ohio Io- Development Cos

Wool Growers Sell 110000 Pounds at Texas Auction

In San Angelo on May 15 the Wool Growers firm sold 110000 pounds of 12 months wool at unannounced prices and rejected bids on about 210000 pounds. Private trading continued as J J Walker and Gene Bogen, for Thomas Wohlstenholme Sons and Philadelphia companies, bought around 65000 pounds. Purchasers included Sumner Weaver and Martha Brown for Brown Biner.

AN. Angelo Central Thurshey Texas J. J. Walker Gene Bogen Thomas Wohlstenholme Sons and Sumner Wea Mar Marthall Brown Biner

Campaign funds urged from treasury under reform plan

Bray 15 outlines a proposal to pay campaign expenses of lower office candidates from federal funds. Dr. Chase, head of the International Reform federation, bans individual and corporate contributions to any political party.

Washington, D.C Bray United States Treasury Canon Fire Bhease Chace Internatonal Reform Federation Chase Grould

Dramatic and Song Contests Set in San Antonio Saturday

The junior department drama division of the San Antonio Musical club will stage a dramatic contest at 8 30 in the ballroom of the St Anthony hotel with Alois Braun as chairman. The song contest follows at 1 30 in the same venue on Saturday.

San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel Alois Braun

Paving of Road in Reagan Due

SAN ANGELO Texas May 15 Farly paving of state highway No 99 through Reagan is expected to recut from the sale of 276000 in bonds to Dallas Union Test company and EL C Burt company of Trouston. The price was 97 percent on the dollar. It was the second sale after bids at the first offering were rejected.

San Angelo Texas Reagan Poyntr Dallas Union Test Company EL C. Burt Company Trouston

Commercial Club Elects President At Rackenridge High

Andrena Earnest has been elected president of the Commercial club at Rackenridge High School. Other new officers include Mattie Lou Bridget as vice president, Giffney Tockwood as secretary, Alice Eemer as treasurer, and Sace Horrig as reporter.

Commercial Club Andrena Earnest Rackenridge High School Mattie Lou Bridget Giffney Tockwood Alice Eemer Treauutter Sace Horrig

Detectives Cleared of False Arrest Charges

Detectives Al Hertman and A Lankford were exonerated Friday after a civil service board hearing cleared them of false arrest charges. The board instructed the detectives to proceed, noting no wrongdoing in the arrest.

al Hertman A. Lankford Civil Service Board Wiebosrd

Aerial Rules Revision Debated at Washington Conference

Universal Service in Washington announces a conference July 31 to revise commerce department regulations ensuring aircraft worthiness. Officials confirm the session will review standards and procedures for certification and airworthiness amid ongoing regulatory updates.

Universal Service Washington D. C Commerce Department

Travelers Will Hold Meeting With Delegates From Waco

A. Conrad presides as D. L. Bourland, president of San Antonio council No. 61 United Commercial Travelers, chairs a May 28 meeting. Delegates report on the state convention at Waco May 8 and 9. Henry T. Matthews elected treasurer. Joe W. McGee auditing committeeman. Bert Gone executive committeeman. Bourland also a convention delegate.

D. L. Bourland San Antonio United Commercial Travelers Waco Henry T. Matthews Joe W. McGee Bert Gone Bourland

War Mothers Meet in Austin May 21 announced

The American War Mothers convention will be held in Austin on May 21, announced by Mrs. Violet Haynes state organizer who returned to La Austin Thursday.

Wite Austin Mra Violet Haynes la Austin

Kiwanis Club Reports From International Convention

The Kiwanis club met at the Gunter hotel Friday nong and heard reports from the International convention attended by Jack Watts, a president, and Henry Hildebrand.

Kiwanis Club Gunter Hotel Jack Watts Henry Hildebrand

Rotary hears Ernestee on thought provoking topics

Ernestee delivers talk titled Some Things to Think About before the Rotary club at noon in the San Antonio chamber era venue. Walter and Marlin Giesecke left for a 10 day Panhandle trip this week.

Ernestee Ernest Laubécker San’ Antonio Wisit Panhandle Walter Marlin Gieseche Panhandle

Death Strikes Mother At Home From Heart Disease

A mother died at her residence early today from heart disease. The report notes the illness led to her decline, with no other injuries mentioned. Funeral arrangements are to be announced by the family.

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