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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1931

Page

2

Funeral Lectures At Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers

The fifth annual Texas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association convention at the Gunter Hotel will focus on embalming statutes under the River King. Dr J C Andere and Professor C Wilkists are among speakers, with a dinner dance and theater party on the program. State board members, officers, and exhibitors from 21 national and state firms will attend, as attendance is required for licensed embalmers every three years.

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Community Invitation and Dance Event at Saint Marys Street

City News Avention Tiermainn Sams invites families to a social dance featuring military band and choir at 25 South St Marys Street Cav Palace. Hosts Wy Antos and Jorge announce a card bonte, barbecue, and music by Hermann Sore Wall with a special guest Halartas Jack Mes. Event occurs Wednesday evening after a public reception.

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Clara Bow Entertainer Contest for Movies

Clara Bow rises from Brooklyn home to chase a motion picture career after entering a magazine contest. Her father, inspired by her drive, guides her to New York photo sessions and a candid start toward stardom with the backing of photographer and editor leads.

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Contempt and Class Tension In The Dormitory Scene

A wounded scene depicts a girl recalling a humiliating office encounter with wealthy peers. She recalls poverty, home-made attire, and a tense exchange with Clara who storms out after a stare. The moment underscores social pressure and longing for escape from inequality.

Three Held In Burnet County Prison Break Try

A broken text reports a midnight incident in Burnet County jail where three prisoners escaped. Names Hoey Mason and Mint are mentioned. King serves a five year term for armed robbery. The other two inmates face burglary and felony charges.

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Teachers fail to get pay increase in San Antonio

San Antonio public school teachers will not receive automatic salary increases due to a $140,000 budget shortfall. Finance committee member D. Gilmore said contracts would trigger a rider for a September 1 increase if funds permit. Minority member Roger Stokes opposed the action. The board also debated delaying the superintendent appointment of Marquis and granted a scholarship to Miss Meylin Profite of the Matn Are-Inne high school.

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Photo shows figures asking time to decide

A photograph captures individuals pausing to decide, one checking a watch while another gestures, suggesting a moment of deliberation as onlookers observe.

Fragmented OCR Weather and Locale Notices Mention Various Cities

A garbled OCR page lists mixed weather snippets and place names including Fort Smith Arkansas Cloudy and London May items. It references towns and regions such as New York Virginia and Kentucky with scattered dates and vague events without coherent narrative.

Reward Offered in Murder Case Distressingly Named Suspect

San Francisco May 20 A police informant memory and fan history for detective stories may secure a 500 dollar reward if the suspect Moran proven to be George H Perrs known as the Mar tring Bratheman of Fagin Hirer Wisconsin. Perris who is wanted for the murder of Core Belle Backett at Lac Du Flenbran Wisconsin is identified as a former husband of several women Moran a business agent for the International Brotherhood and a noted Communist figure in a recent automobile accident case police allege Moran and Perry were involved in a magazine interest that led to a telegram to Wisconsin authorities. The case involves a wealthy family heritage and a letter from J J Cornehay Chicago dated April 28 1041 mentioning Mrs Doran Moran and settlement with a note that his mother was worth millions.

San Francisco Jexines J. Moran George H. Perrs Martring Bratheman Fagin Hirer Wisconsin Perry Core Belle Backett Lac du. Flenbran Wis Chicago

Halpin to Present Hearst Trophy at Texas A&M

Maj Hubert J Halpin as acting chief of military intelligence at Eighth Corps Area headquarters and N D Allises minague editor of The Light will attend at San Antonio station where Major Ralph will present the William Randolph Hearst trophy to the rifle team of Texas A&M University. The A&M team took second in the western section with a score of 1K while the University of Washington won first with a score of Pag.

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Summer Days Summer Days Suburban Homes Offer Quiet Evenings

A suburban home promises relief from city noise with peaceful evenings. Classifications highlight numerous properties in the Light Classified Ads perfect for a summer residence.

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