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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1931

Page

5

Funeral directors convene as Texas association opens

The Forty annual Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers association met in San Antonio Tuesday with delegates and visitors from many states. George F. Weiland presided as president. the program included exhibits, equipment talks, and lectures on embalming by state board members. A barbecue was planned, and a dinner-dance followed the meetings. Friday tests examined 75 embalming applicants as officers and committee members were announced for the forthcoming sessions.

Texes Funeral Directora and Embalhere’ Association Cmpete Gunter al George F. Weiland Weiland Sorin Fhratiod- Sre Emil F. Bess Cincinnati Ohio PF Fire Doon Grasso B. A. Evans Pittsburegh Adolf Grasso Low Gal Retail Merchants’ “Association San Antonio Brackenridge Park Texan Rofensor Tri- Balmere State Board Wily G. B. Gook Austin T. 8. Wright Templé Alea National Law Tow ¢ Daving Henning Marlin Lawson Piskete Ware W. T. Orr Fort Worth Fueral Directors Gowler Cook Thomas Quinlan T. B. Wright Abo Oliicera Etam- Partlon Welland J. F. Spekman James Orr Fervin Texas Annie Belle Eberly Bir Spring W. A. Darling Brownvville J. A. Gheilbert Port. Worth M. M. Hanna Marshall

Achievements Since War Told to Order by Senator Nordlin

Proceedings open at the Texan State venue of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in San Antonio with Senator George Nordlin of St Paul summarizing the order’s postwar achievements. He cites workmen compensation laws mothers aid laws and a federal inquiry commission to reduce unemployment, as the convention at the St Anthony hotel begins.

Fraternal Order of Eagles San Antonio Paul E. Steffler J J St. Anthony Tusedey Seoator George Nordlin St. Paul Minner Oreferrad

Two Women Face Dry Violations After Raids

Two arraignments occurred before United States Commissioner Paul A Khark on Tuesday morning for prohibition violations. Maria A Gonantes pleaded not guilty to liquor possession and related property charges, bond set at $500, with a Wednesday hearing planned. Concepcion Garza pleaded guilty to possession and sale of illicit liquor, bond set at $300, after officers testified of seized beer and whiskey during the raids.

United States Paul A. Khark Maria A. Gonantes Mattin Street Concepcion Garza Leigh Street Lockhart

Selfridge Pilot at Duncan Field Report

A Selfridge field pilot Lieutenant Olds attended Duncan Field events and related arrangements. The program included a Kell Heldeman of Ovtoben and a list of attendees such as Tl. A. Guerra, Paul Riebe, Wilt Riche, McCollum, George Kearns, Porter Doring, Joseph Kearns, G. W. Haas, J. Wilbert, C. A. Vette, Yoo Riff, Girard, and Mitton Ludwig, all from San An.

Selfridge Duncan Field Olds Selfridge Field Duncan Tell Tuentay Hin Thementation Kell Heldeman Ovtoben Condinta Shellberg Tl. A. Guerra Paul Riebe Wilt Riche McCollum C. 2. Fanavan Grorge Kearns Porter Doring Joseph Kearns G. WV. Haas J. Wilbert C. A. Vette Yoo Riff Fos, Girard Mitton Luilwig San An

Winans to View ROTC Maneuvers in New Mexico

Maj. Gen. Edwin B. Winans, commander of the Eighth Corps Area, will leave San Antonio Wednesday for New Mexico to inspect the ROTC unit at New Mexico Military Institute and observe maneuvers of the First Cavalry division in the Sacramento Mountains. He will be joined by Capt. Loren F. Parmley and will visit the military school before proceeding to the maneuver area, arriving Sunday. Col. George B. Tyner and Maj. John T. McLane plan to leave Friday for El Paso to observe cavalry maneuvers. General Winans yesterday completed his annual tactical inspection of the Second division at the final operation of its maneuvers.

Edwin B. Winans Eighth Corpa Ares San Antonio New Mexico New Mexico Military Institute Heowell Sacramento Mountains Loren F. Parmley George B. Tyner Corp John T. McLane el Paso General Winans

Dry Agents Raid Town Near Hoover Dam Site

In VEGAS Nevada May 10 more than 20 persons were under bond or facing arraignment after two rounds of raids by federal agents in the desert city serving as the Hoover dam construction base. Saloons night clubs breweries and stills capitulated without major disturbances during yesterday's unexpected sweep.

Vegas Nevada Hoover Dam

Miners Plan Hunger March to State Capitol

Charleston May 19 A mining delegation announced plans for a hunger march by about 1500 miners from Ward and Kelly Creek to the state capital to protest destitution and unemployment.

Charleston W. Va Gpi Ward Slong Kellyn Creek Gréter

GUTLANGS AT WITTE MUSEUM GUN COLLECTION DISPLAYED

The Witte Memorial Museum reveals a new gun collection from the late August Heltee of La Grange, including the Sam Bass pistol identical to the one found where Jesse James was killed in 1882. The Hardin revolver bears three dim lines on the grip, inquiry noted.

Witte Memorial Museum Sam Bass Irese Tames John Weely Hardin Heltee la Grane Beré Germany Fayette County Jesse James Immaria Ootinn Texas Herman Leesch San Antonian Southwest John Wesley Hardin

Motorcade Leaves 8. A. for Decatur

A motorcade headed by D. B. Colp, president of the Meridan Dighrey association, left here Tuesday for Decatur to escort the Custer Battlefield highway association through Texas to Mexico on a goodwill tour. Col. Ur. B. Dick mann, president of the San Anton Automobile league, joins, with Charles W. Ladd of Tarlingen, Ig Amberson, and Goff remaining aboard.

D. B. Colp Meridan Dighrey Association Decatur Limia Custer Battlefield Highway Association Texas Mexico Col. Ur. B. Dickmann San Anton Automobile League Charles W. Ladd Tarlingen Ig Amberson Goff

League Opens New Offices in Maverick Building

Citizens officials announced on Tuesday that party headquarters are established in the Maverick building under Mrs Eleanor Hirahberg with N A Quintana supervising a branch at 1022 South Brazos Street. Precinct organization committee members will meet Monday at the headquarters to form city precinct clubs.

Citizens Feaxue Maverick Eleanor Hirahberg Bonth Brazos Street N. A. Quintana Blancox Weakles Dickson Guy Boe Ne A. Quintanilla George N

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