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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1931

Page

5

Usury ruling bars acceleration clause in Texas loan case

Texas Supreme Court overruled a rehearing in the J H Shropshire et al. v Commerce Farm Credit case. It held a usurious interest provision in a 200-year loan with an acceleration clause violates maximum lawful rate, affecting installment financing by commercial lenders. The decision, written by Justice Thomas B. Greenewood, could prompt radical changes in installment financing practices nationwide.

Austin Supreme J. H. Shrop O& Ux Commerce Farm Credit Ropshire Fin Ronelusion Thomas B. Cineenwood

Texan Rifle Team Earns 9B¢ Place in Hearst Meet

Two members from San Antonio are named on the Texan A. ah-college rifle squad that took ninth place in the senior unit at the Hearst meet. The squad includes G R Bri and B T Anderson of San Antonio, W H Myera of Valley Lee, captain, O W Crais of Palo alto, J A Porbor of Fleas, with Lieut Leonard Nachman in charge. A silver badge and medals will be awarded at a Sunday presentation on March 24 at the college campus.

Ban Antonienos A. Ah - College J. Yelpin Fort Sam B Willan Tan- Minh Hearst Hileld Poanepiilon Arrivol Tmiembera G. R. Bri B. T. Anderson Nm Antonio W. H. Myera Valley Lew O. W. Crais Paloyie J. 4 Porebor Fleas Leonard I Nachman Peach Fife Ocecasion Exerciara

Humane Society Silver Tea Benefit Planned Wednesday

Judge and Mrs A M Aubrey host a silver tea at 117 West Wood on Wednesday May 27 from 9 p m to 9 p m to aid the San Antonio Child Protective and Humane Society Biasoney Smithers announced the event inviting the public. Proceeds support relief and care for neglected animals and to secure funds for proper housing and equipment.

A. M. Aubrey West Wood Wednaday San Antonio

Baby Succumbs to Rare Disease in Essex County

Universal Service New Jersey May 14 report records the death of Charlene Costles, age 6, from acute infectious myelomyelitis of the brain and cord. Essex County nurse Mort observed the infant’s decline as researchers at Rockefeller Institute pursue a method to diagnose the illness, with only four prior U.S. cases known.

Universal Service Nhwark N. J Hxémier Tarrisen &, Mortasd Essex County Charlen Costles Smalhdy Kefeller Wap Dew Hever Pelord Marx Hs Meiners

Nurse Silen Louise Brien elected head of Graduate Nurses

Miss Silen Louise Brien muperin of the Nix hospital in San Antonio was elected president of the Graduate Nurses' association of Texas at the Fort Worth convention. She succeeds Mrs. Lehtu Eol Nday Lehmann of Dallas as first vice president. Officers include H. Rey McAndlly of Galveston as vice president Sues A. Louise Dietrich of Houston as secretary-treasurer and Miss Kula Carroll of Fort Worth with Miss Forrence Gants of Texarkana as directors. Stella Miller of Howie named delegate to the San Antonio convention of the American Nurses Association. Sey Smith of Dallas elected alterna.

Ellen Louise Brient Nix Hospital Graduate Nurse's Association At Fort Worth Meetaka San Antonio Silen Louise Brien Graduate Nurses‘ Association of Torae Leltu Eol+ Nday Lehmann Dallas Snmud Firat Eh . H. Rey McAndlly Galveston Sues A. Louise

Eagles to Hold Fraternal Convention Here

The Fraternal Order of Eagles opens a two day session in the ballroom of the St Anthony hotel with Hart McCormick as president of the Bam Anto aio aeria. Speakers include John Parry and W T Sound Committee. Mayor Chewmberail to give welcome. Campaign to back Judge Ganly for national president to start at Toledo convention in August.

GO. M. Chewmberail J. C Ganly Tenth Judicial District Galveston Noional Toledo Ohto Canty artional_view Hagley Turday Wednee Nye

Missing Necklace Reward Offered in Santa Barbara

A reward of $5000 is offered for the recovery of a necklace valued at $0000. The loss occurred Friday night when Mrs. Converse Strong of Santa Barbara, staying at the Hotel Sherry Netherlands, discovered the item was missing after returning from a prior outing.

Gonverse Strong Santa Carbara California Strong Netherlands E.G. Converse Italy

DeMille Kin’s Relative to Wed in December

Miss Nancy Adams sister of Mrs GeoU DeMille will marry Herbert Howard Col tin of Los Angeles. Announcement made at a supper party in honor of Miss Adams and Mr Col tin by a group including Mrs Cylvin and others.

Universal Merrice Hollywood Nancy Adams Geoil BR. DeMille

Hoover Appears in First Straw Hat of Season

President Hoover steps out in a new straw hat for the season in Washington on May 16. He wore a light suit and a white shirt with a blue collar, as crowds gathered. The issue mentions a general line of miscellaneous articles in Classification 121 under various goods.

Washington Hoover

Julian Suit Opens Mono Receivership Hearing

Oklahoma City May 16. A receivership suit against the Julian Oil and Royalty Co led by C. O. Julian opens in district court. Hearing expected to last and likely continuances to May 20 for further court action. The suit, filed by Marfarlo Bennett, accuses Julian of mismanagement and risks stockholders losing their holdings if appointive receivers are not named.

Oklahoma City Julian Oil and Royalty Company C.O. Julién Oklahoma California God the Bleek Warrior Company Julian Get Marfarlo Bennett Hollyweed Crit Julino Julian Company Ontess

Toscanini Hurt in Fascist Riots Forcing Concert Puts Off

Toscanini was attacked by a Fascist mob in Bologna while refusing to open with the royal anthem. Friends say he was injured and unable to conduct for some time, casting doubt on future appearances in Vienna.

Toscanini Milan Arturo Toscanini New York Philharmonic Tgailer Thotogna

Man Runs Amuck at Lumber Camp Kills Four Then Kills Self

Skelton Washington May 16 Four persons are dead and a man killed his wife and two daughters and a camp workman before shooting himself in a lumber camp. A second daughter was probably wounded. The attacker identified as W A Renscoe acted suddenly and violently.

Skelton Wash W. A. Renscoe

Coast Guard Honor Marked by Mellon Commissioning Cadets

New London May 10. Treasury Secretary Mellon praised Coast Guard work in peace and commissioned four cadets from the Coast Guard Academy. Eighteen ensigns entered service amid the ceremony.

Coast Guard Mellon New London Coset Guard

Court Docket Highlights Several District and Justice Actions

The court page lists multiple cases across THIRTY-REVENEM, FORTY-FIFTH, FIFTY SEVENTH districts and other courts. Entries include divorce claims, damages, traffic violations, disturbing the peace and drunkenness fines, with names such as Grace McLendes, Mary Agnes, and Jobe L. Joana appearing among various defendants and plaintiffs.

County Court-At-Lay McCatlam Baracti Binietl Tia Sumit Euler Tantawa Joush Houston Luanbar Judie Wi Anderton Ardee Cour Augustin Saintery Auuatin Wiétasery Gant A . Rheelinel Eixones R. Ly Xuavila Voor Milt Nannie D Jorden Juraan Fannie Maxey Serger Sole Minets-Kourth Youhy McCrury Pinet Jin Irimee Koule Ten Sulla Ward Teenie Peach Court NO 1 of. Oele P. Catong Iimra Amd Prive Arzeilano Ueed Buver Altes Brovens Alonzo Wariguer Ari Ma Redely Garza Lula Pesex Ghagles Mel’nearnon Jean NePhearson Degeeit Henson John Baca W. Alexaier Emil Mugler al Ye J. J. Webb Mr. B. For Pore Hicays Imore Walker Peam Nen George C. Saur Va T. MY Garry Mull A. Govan Accoust Moew Ford Soha Expluo Abraham Aldaco Wordia Ella Handerson Mate Hemlercouy Soha Mel Gardner Port A. Awilandy Chi Kina H. Wheren Milton Aldred Ti.Ffores Mary Agnes

Mexico Opens Air Exhibition and Aviation Meet

Mexico City opens its first commercial and industrial aeronautics exposition with Mosican and American aviators performing. Parachute loans, aerial maneuvers, and air races are planned daily, drawing thousands to the central airport. President Irwin Tublo attends the opening with the event featuring women aviators and contests from Los Angeles with a prize of seven dollars.

Mexico City Mosican Americcan Avigtore Mexico Aeveral Howe Los Angeles Sip Chareo Iril Tublo Ats

Y Boys Minstrel Show to Defray Trip Expenses

The Y Boys minstrel show will be staged at the San Pedro Playhouse on June 6 under the direction of George Brunch and Norman Macleaf to raise funds for expenses of local delegates to the Older Boys conference in Tarento Canada. Delegates Gon Lavy and Meredy Slettletd attend. Richard Nuen is not the interlocutor this time. Highlights include a solo by Henry Barnes of San Antonio Junior College and a duet by Belts Awastony and Leonard A Harris.

Toteatrel San Pedro Sfés George Fh Norman Macleaf Boya Hag Tarento Canada Gon Lavy iDerédy Slettletd Richard Nuen Nilsvon Bechlecholf Ik Henry Uatnes San Antonio Junior College Texans Miss Belts Awastony Teonard A Harris

SAA to Hear Bryan Voice at Amarice Fire Baptists Event

The speech from William Jennings Bryan, delivered in June 1896 at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, will be heard in Amarice at 3 pm at the Fire Baptist church. Recordings collected by M J Stewart of Phoenix will be played with a local speaker assisting, recalling Bryan’s nomination speech.

Amarice Spain Sundar Fire Baptist Church Atrecta William Jenoiuze Isigan M. J. Stewart Phoenix Aria Thorun Cros Geld Bens Stewart Dryan Chicago

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