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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1931

Page

4

Marion Davies Picture Buzz at Metro Goldwyn Studio

A photo and gossip note from Los Angeles dated May 2 describes Marion Davies star billing in Polly of the Circus under MGM and Metro Goldwyn, with memories of Mae Marsh and studio visits at Fort Lee. Hollywood figures including Mabel Normand, Mary Garden, and Frances Boyd are mentioned along with Roxy and His Gang’s publicity.

Polly Erty Clark Cosmopolitan Magazine Aod Mabel Normand Pps Gay Vite Mary Garden Marion Davies Wagerion

Obituary notices for George M Perry and Lottie Garland Hunter

Obituary notices list George M Perry 77 of 25 Hirk Place died Tuesday and services set for Saturday. Survived by widow Mon Lillie Perry and several grandchildren. Also obituary for Lottie Garland Hunter 38 resident of San Antonio for 21 years died Tuesday. Services at 20 Jackson Street with Rev D C Beasley officiating. Survived by widow Kathryn Hunter daughter Beberela Hunter and four brothers and sisters.

George Perry George ¥. Perry Hirk Place San Antonio Mon Lillie Perry Pelyn Perry O Noa P.M. Ber Drellis Cereral’ Granichildres Loute Garland Hunter Lotte Garland Famer Ribo Diet Tureder Jackson Street Gaturdes D.C. Beasley Hunter Kete Kathryn Hunter Mise Beberela Hunter J. L. Hunter Ban Anton's C.K Od F Geo Antonio W. EB Herter de i Hier Hondo

Two Swedish Army Men Die in Crash

In a tragic accident a crash claimed the lives of two Swedish Army personnel. Official reports cite the fatal incident occurred near OLM with investigators pursuing details. Further context unavailable due to partial source text.

Crash Olm

Mitchell to Be Air Guest on National Radio Forum Tonight

Attorney General William D. Mitchell will address the national radio forum from the Washington hierarchy on KTSA and the Columbia network at 7:30 PM. He plans to discuss justice system congestion and offer remedial legislation, following cabinet colleagues in similar public talks.

J. H. M’lean Hoover National Radio Forum Washington Hier Columbia Network KTSA William JD. Mitchell Jeiny Eavern Radio Forum Secretacy of the Interior Rey Lydan Itbor Mears L. Stimsos Balarday Treasury Andrew WV. Afelton Teteran

Army Orders Entrereal Gervice Delayed Relocations

Army orders released in Washington list numerous officer transfers and assignments to posts including MIT Cambridge Frederick Yeates Philippines Chicago and Hawaii. The chaotic notice names Col Rafael C. Venta Edwant Brown Benjamin Wat and many others moving between Fort Worth Fort Diane Paname and other stations, with dates and destinations scattered throughout.

Entrereal Gervice Washington Rafael C. Venta Camberdise Mom Tdot Edwant A. Brown A. G Leitimora Wanington Frederick W. Yeates PDL Pillipnine Chicago Malora Cherie Wiehe Fort Weahlertos Fort Fear Sereai Teen Nh. C Menjamin Wat Suna Io Philomen Henry ¢. Tava Jr Hawaii Tan Benslet Port Bentale Memphia Rober. A Ron Boarrich Willers C Anne Vilevinea Cate Finid

Mitchell Saturday X163T WTBA-Ireq

Fragmented OCR notes discuss a Texas event and music segments with times and participant initials. Mentions include Deke, Tremaine, Denny, Hulnscy, and Bacers with orchestral references and a general electric mention. Details are unclear but depict a schedule or program with multiple acts and performances.

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Dance Music Tonight at Local Venues

A jumble of dance band listings and showtimes across stations KTEA WAL and others. Bolia's dance orchestra performs at 10, with Copter orchestra and Tee KThte Trosinina offering selections. Multiple venues feature popular tunes, Mexican program, bluegrass, and pop acts through the evening from 4 p.m. to late night.

Wal Bolia Low Strbratra IFOAS Cester Trosinina Montia Suck Denny

Silence Is Not So Hot in Valentine's Claim

Chicago report says Valentine Weber accused her husband of four years without speaking except at one occasion during a fishing trip. She described the lack of words as making her nervous and claimed a silent tension affected their marriage.

Mom Valentine Weber Imsky Wan

Charters Issued Amid Local Notices and Town Names

Charters issued in a May report list several names and locales such as Austin, Teas, and Areoadwite with various dates. The fragment references multiple individuals and places including Peter Denizen, Henry Taylor, Benbean, and Tomun Naverry along with amendments and general dearry.

Capital State Brest Fio Wiaher Menry Taylor Areoadwite Minetum Alork Peter Denizen Ative Benbean Delim Te A. Meady BR Wildernoude

Pilgrims Flock to Holy Isle in Donegal May Pilgrimage

Irish Free State reports approaching pilgrimage to Take Derg in Donegal. Cardinal Mecrory to consecrate Husillen church noted as the country’s most modern. Archbishop Hobinson, papal nuncio, to attend ceremony with Chirricatt present. Saint Patrick legend linked to Lake Jerg and its smooth rocks.

Donegal Irish Free State Ireland Hozy Take Derg Donrgat Jerg Patrick Zena

Court Proceedings Rage in Geeraton Trial Report

A chaotic court scene is described with multiple civil actions and defendants named. Proceedings include numerous cases such as damages, divorces, and receiverships. The report lists judge Beebe Senter and various firms, with scattered references to court numbers and locations.

Scorns His Own Advice By Eddie Guerin Story

London reports detail Eddie Guerin a longtime criminal with 49 years in jail recounting his life of theft forgery and escape from Devils Island. The piece notes his notoriety in Britain and describes trials led by Sir Henry Dickens and the police handling of his aliases and exploits.

Wife Slayer Spared Death in Toronto Trial

Frances Milne, 43, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife two months ago. A jury reduced the charge from murder to manslaughter and recommended mercy, but the judge could not act on it. Milne claimed his wife was a chronic alcoholic and that he found her in a stupor after a long drinking spell, then kicked her. Police were notified after he confessed. The medical examiner said the injuries could not be explained by the kicks alone.

Toronto Bilge Frances Milne Milne Jomies Traney Abe Shake Milne Siclann

Wrestler Maury Manta Targets Second Title Bout

Kansas City May 16. Heavyweight wrestling headline notes Maury Manta challenging Don George for a second title clash after an apparent victory over Roland Kirchmeser. The report cites other match outcomes, promoter notes, and local law notices.

Kansas City Roland Kirchmeser Maury Manta Don George

Leviathan Cleared After Day in Port in Southampton

The United States battleship Leviathan left Southampton for New York after a 28 hour port stay. The crew took on 2820 tons of fuel and a million pounds of water during the stop, with repairs and fresh supplies completed just before departure.

Southampton England Blay United States Mer Tasiathan New York Abe

Seven Youths Rescued From Coal Mine Incident

Seven young men were trapped after a collapse at a coal mine in Glearfield. Rescue crews worked through the night and into the morning to reach and free them. all were unharmed.

Glearfield

Mad dog bark to go on air in Arkansas

Angeles May 18 AP radio to broadcast a mad dog bark next week to help the public learn to distinguish it from a normal dog bark. Dogs were recorded yesterday at the city pound by registering temperatures as Dr. Fred Gage, city director of public health, explained that a rabid dog's bark is a high pitched whining sound akin to a coyote howl while a healthy dog barks in a sharp explosive tone.

Angeles Fred 3. Gage Cits Tubirs Control Yorka

Intents to Marry and Birth Notices Featured in Vital Statistics

A garbled vital statistics list shows marriages and births with names such as MAXKIAUR LIGENSPA and Jimmie Dukte Petrez. The passage includes numerous hospital mentions, dates in May, and several individuals tied to memorials and divorces. It reads like an overwhelmed public notices page with admissions, births, and legal separations listed in dense OCR form.

Ex-Convict Held in Slaying of 2 School Teachers

Kansas City May 16 an aroused manhunt ended as Earl Quinn twenty ex convict was arrested in Grand Island Nebraska charged with murder in the shooting of Zexin Griffith twenty four and Jennie Griffith twenty one the latter a physician assistant. The pair were found dead near Tonkawa Oklahoma after a reported assault on the two teachers. The suspect protests innocence from a jail cell.

Kansas City Tonkawa Oklahoma Jo Earl Quinn Quinn Zexin Griffith Jennie Griffith Physiciana Granda Nebranka

Goforth Elected President of San Antonio Casino Club

Goforth was elected president of the San Antonio Casino club at a Friday meeting in the club rooms. Officers named include L. A. Goeth as vice president and Lytle Y W as secretary. Directors listed are Firnent J. Throws, WW King, Emil Frank, Frank C. Gres, Sean Goole man, and others. Five new members were admitted.

Goforth Casino Club Lawrence San Antonio al Conner Grooge FF Wrjdnz

Stage Offers Tarute to Belasco

New York May 16 Tributes poured in for producer David Belasco who died Thursday as theater leaders and admirers praised his imagination and freedom from precedent. Memorial services were held with telegrams and wreaths, the Jewish guild and Actors’ unions issuing resolutions, funeral set for Sunday at 11 p m. Rabbi Jonah Wise to officiate. William Randolph Hearst sent a telegram extolling Belasco as a great genius and beloved figure who entertained and inspired the public.

New York David Belasco Belasco Lils Jewish Guild Belores Bredison Squeen Garden Syoaogues Jonah B. Wise William Randolph Hearst WOR Tia Honal Willium

Exports and Imports Decline in U S For April

Washington May 16 The Department of Commerce reports U S exports totaled 217 million dollars in April down from 391.7 million the same month last year while imports fell to 187 million dollars from 307.8 million. The April excess of exports over imports stood at 80 million dollars versus 20.9 million in April last year.

Wasitington DE. C Haporta United States Department of Commerce

revised cotton produce figures show higher ginning totals

Washington May 1 The census bureau revised the annual cotton bulletin figures placing total ginning at 13 755 038 bales, 1685 bales more than prior estimates and noting 16 18 031 507 1656 bales more than earlier. SAMPTON, May 1 Gandhi propaganda and Randolph Churchin remarks reported as part of a lecture tour.

Washington DL. C Census Bureau Yalta

Castroville May Events and Dances at Local Halls

A garbled but dense listing of social events across Castroville and nearby towns. It notes dance nights at various venues including White Way and St Hedwig hall, with bands like St Hedwig Serenaders and Bob Sietles Orch. Also advertised are movie showings, social clubs, and carnival or prize events, all scheduled through late May.

Oblimg Martinez Social Club Heck Edvard St. Hedwig Serenaders

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