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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1931

Page

2

Honor Teachers Are Sven Honor Event At Menger Hotel

The Delia Ragion Gamma society hosted a Saturday noon luncheon at the Menger Hotel to honor accomplished women and educators. Notables represented included Miss Frances Trask first woman Red Cross founder of Baylor College and Mrs Beatrice Syerace, among others. The event celebrated Fennils’ day with Miss Ruby Cole leading the local Beta chapter as president, noting the San Antonio chapter is among 24 across four states.

Maude Robinson Frances Trask Texan Baylor College Willie Wiesenhoefer Phillipa Stevenson St. Mary’s Hall San Antonio Delta Kappa Gamma Delia Ragion Gamma Society Menger Saturdaz Willie Wickenacter Pillips Stevenson St. Macy's Hall Kenealine Mamunds Mise Helen Muar Seeligson Kirks Texas Univerits Mins Vouise Skinner Mil Eagie Antheny Vexaa Uni Ally Beatrice Syerace Ming Amelia B. Barr Che Tuncheon Fennilers Urganization Mivs Kuby Ole Eremlent Buc Winte Mins Cole

Price Set on Head of Big Racketeer

Chicago May 18 With rumor of a price on the life of Jake the Barber aka Jotun Foc tor, famed swindler of high value stock, police and federal agents pursue leads as the trail widens. Authorities fear he may flee to England to dodge extension actions.

Chicago Jotun Foctor Jake the Highah Chicago Trail Prittine Anid Macley Ail Feteral Alain Nerestel England

Opens Probe in Killing of Marshal

The federal authorities announce an inquiry into the death of a United Marshal as officials in North At i mobilize available forces from Bir to New Orleans. The administrator pledges cooperation and ongoing pursuit of those involved.

Isclaikslale Bir New Orleans

China Rebels Explain Cause of Fighting in Keantgung

In Keantgung China rebels claim the fighting arose from clashes with the Nationalist government troops. Insurgents cite alleged provocations and demand attention from authorities as the conflict escalates.

China Keantgung Conance Ansnyzchtinnigta Gove Lgl Nserzi Woleborn

Ogla On Delinquent Property Seizure In Adair Case

Okla May 18 a 200 acre potato farm valued at 50000 dollars plus a residence and furniture owned by Exie Tif are to be seized by the sheriff to satisfy a 20000 dollar judgment awarded to Mrs Mattie Adair for alleged alienation of affection by her former husband. The Creek nation has set the process to proceed with a sheriff sale if not appealed within a month to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Ogre Okla Exie Tif Antisty Mattie Adair Desa Adair Oklahoma Supreme Court District Court Crier Shpriff Adair

Suspended Term Bill Signed Amid Liquor Law Debate

A report notes the signing of a suspended term bill amid debate on liquor law enforcement. It mentions violators facing suspended sentences and emphasizes changes to penalties under the Weinmrt proposal.

Kore Lulay Vitor Senten

Crashes Send Families to Hospital After Weekend Collision

A Sunday crash at the intersection of McCurough Avenue and East Lauger Street sent multiple people to hospital. M S Unitahan, 41, Beatrice Callahan, 16, and Evelyn Callahan, 21, sustained injuries. Beatrice and Evelyn were bruised and a broken field was reported. Driver Van Meesner Jr., 1018 McCunough Avenue, was uninjured. Six people in a parked car at 1202 Crosby were shaken but unharmed. the vehicle involved was driven by Parosal Ugart. Mrs Mabel Alien and J Tiley suffered minor injuries in separate incidents on nearby streets. Authorities listed several patients in critical or fair condition at Green Hospital and Saint Robert Hospital following the weekend crashes.

McCurough Avenue East Lauger Street M.S Unitahan Beatrice Callahan Evelyn Callahan Fielt Callahan Michigan Avenue Toliee Vaid van Meesner Jr McCunough Avenue Bix Varnsal Hobert Green Moran Vance Fawkwon Qin Trobert UL Green Hospital Monitay Nest Houston New Dbraunfels Avenue Suni Mabel Alien US Weet Crpress To. J. Tiley South Rosa Wilkone

Wharton Jury to Probe Killing in Station Holdup

Wharton county jury meets to investigate the killing of a masked robber who tried to hold up a Wharton filling station early yesterday. The robber, identified as a 19 year old local resident, was shot by night watchman Jenkins after firing at him three times.

Wharton Whatyon Vexas Jone Wharton

Five Convicts Shot in Southern Illinois Prison Break

At the Southern Illinois penitentiary in Chester an attempted jail break yesterday left five convicts involved. one prisoner reportedly was seriously wounded while the others were wounded. Details appeared in today’s Journal.

Southern Allianis Chester

Harry Williams Resting After Serious Relapse

Harry Williams, famed as author of Texas Smiles, is resting in a Nice hospital after a serious relapse linked to heart trouble. He was taken to the hospital following the health scare and medical staff report condition stable.

Harry Williams Sjwanils Tenors of the Light Texas Smils Nice

Trusting Nature a Biggest Fault in Clara Bow Biography

Louella Parsons reveals Clara Bow’s trusting nature caused heartache in a new biography starting in The Light. A photo shows Clara filming Wings in San Antonio with Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen nearby. Wings was among her greatest successes.

Clara Bow Louella Parsons Clara Wings San Antonio Buddy ‘Rogers Lef Richard Arlen

Delay Audit Of Tax Book To Be Considered By County Court

County Judge Lint A Wurzbach said a delay in auditing the tax collector books will occur while the court seeks an approximate cost. Auditing firms will be invited to estimate the Lamoxed audit before action. Maverick indicated he may withdraw his request if the cost burdens residents. The report notes costs mentioned include about 90.40 in cited figures.

Maary Trick Comity Commissioners

Old Golds Purity Promise Promotes Natural Flavor

An old advertisement touts Old Golds as a pure tobacco cigarette free of coriander and artificial flavors. It markets natural flavor, no odors on breath or clothing, and a honeylike throat feel, urging readers to choose natural pure tobacco over other brands. The copy emphasizes breath and family friendliness.

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