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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1931

Page

3

Most Attractive Woman in History Freed in Killing Case

A romance turned tragic at a French villa. Police say the woman shot her husband in self defense after he accused her of an Italian affair and choked her while she studied Italian.

Tragedy at Santa Fe Derailment Claims Engineer Jaliferro

May 20 reports recover of engineer Janes Taliaferro after a passenger train derailed two miles west of hers. The Santa Fe wrecking crew found the body under wreckage near the forward baggage area. Officials say Taliaferro may have fallen from the locomotive of the transcontinental train Missionaro before it left the rails. His body will be sent to Amarillo, his home, later today. No other casualties reported.

Jquindan Orde Santa Fe Jonny Haly Janes Taliaferro Agre Est Unicka Taliaferro Amarillo

Large Orange Crop Ready Signal From California Growers

The report notes over 17,000,001 boxes of Valencia and other oranges will be shipped this summer from California growers, with a large crop causing lower public buying power. Demand is expected to dip from last year as fruit sizes shift smaller due to the bumper crop.

TOS Angmems California Valencia

U S Prepared for War Payne Says

Frederich E H Payne assistant secretary declares the United States is ready for war from an industrial view. He cites lessons from World War I and notes federal actions have aligned industries supplying war materials with government needs.

U.S Payne New York Frederich EH. Payne

Men's Class to Host Supper at Local Methodist Church

A chicken supper will be served by the men’s class of the Methodist church on Wicks Street, South Alania. Multmerges, chairman, announces Ti. N. Sparks as treasurer for the event. Unclear rental ads list beds and boxes, with callers urged to locate the venue.

Alania Wicks Multmerges Ti. N. Sparks Ton Stransfer

Election of officers at Texas State Eagles convention

The final session of the Texas State Fraternal Order of Eagles elected John Sunurrie as state president and Paul J. Steffier as state vice president. George Strickhanser and Leo Darmstate were named secretary and treasurer respectively, with Galveston chosen as next convention city. Delegates to the national convention in Toledo were selected, and various resolutions praised organizers and officers. The session adjourned Wednesday morning at 82809, in. presided by George Maunslen of Port Arthur.

Galveston Texas Acrin Begies Anthony Bole John Sunaurrie Sungurtie Paul J. Steffier San Antonio B& Imer Feaumont Elie William T. Seniwr Sretary George Strickhanser Galscalon Charles Johnson Tiensan Leo Darmstate Fort Worth J. Lo Dane Galveston Antermiard Prank Wi Houston Chare J. Moors Port Arthur Brack Fl. Herring Bagley George Wordlin St. Ruut Minnewala John 8. Petty Rannegus Robert E. Proctor Elkhart Indiana Wosthy Order C. LL. Reee Pewenppern Tessinn George Maunslen Post Arthur

Students Summer Round-Up Opens Near Wilton Heights

Doctors and nurses from the city examined children at Wooltow Wilson School on Wednesday. Beginners will be trained at Tausoe Heights Elementary School beginning Friday, with 40 T. K. Enkeles, superintendent of schools in the Los Angeles Heights district overseeing arrangements.

Wooltow Wilton Wooltow Wilson School Dhe Tausoegeles Heights T. K Enkeles Schouts Los Angeles Tleights

Fatal landslide traps Brig. Gen. H. Dunlap victim recovered

The body of Brig. Gen. H. Dunlap, U.S. Mating, was recovered after a landslide buried him Tuesday. A companion was also recovered. The cave scene trapped both, with one partner described as amplified in reports on Wednesday.

Barber Jake Surrenders in Mogland He Prays for Trial

John Factor known as Tike the Barber turned himself in at the federal building in Chigaag after facing a reported $5,000 4 percent swindle claim. He, represented by an attorney, sought arraignment as authorities noted the case may involve extradition to Johdon. The defendant called the charges baseless and said he acts within his rights while denying any wrongdoing amid a heated public discourse.

Chigaag John Factor Ling “Tike Mogland Wee Niele von Missingien Sirendered Bie Godfrey Foggaed Ritish Cansat Horn Han Johdon Broad Street Piyell Alan Lulely

Temple Beth El to Celebrate Shabuoth Fete

Temple Beth El will hold Shabuoth services at 7 30 p m Thursday at the temple followed by a confirmation service The religious school will introduce fourteen children including Dorie Glasborg Adelaide Galfeim Galilye Stallander Weldon 31 Jacotie Hulen Kattan Robert Bnusmus Eugene Lewenthal Ide Naylack Janet Pomerantz Bernard Moseian Ardy L Coutt Thelma Sheff Frederick Stein and Dorothy Trottner Rabbi Wohraimy Felseth will preach on Indeism a Heligion of the World and the school children plus the choir will sing.

Shabioth Nonth Beth el Dorie Glasborg Adelaide Galfeim Galilye Stallander Weldon Jacotie Hulen Kattan Robert Bnusmus Eugene Lewenthal Ide Naylack Janet Pomerantz Bernard Moseian Ardy L. Coutt Thelma Sheff Frederick Stein Dorothy Trottner Wohraimy Felseth Jon

War Mothers Plan Chapter in Texas War Mothers Plan Chapter in Texas

The Texas state chapter of the War Mothers will be organized at a convention in Austin. Mrs Virgil McClure read a message from national president Mrs Sabra Whipple praising the move. Mrs Stone of Lanier Wyoming has been named organizing president for Texas and will tour the state to promote the cause.

Divorce Granted After Alleged Infidelity in County Court

Abs Mary Edna Moser files for divorce from John Moser on grounds of separation and alleged cruelty tied to her claim he held her against her will during a domestic dispute. The court grants the divorce. MILLION FOR LINKS MONTE CAMLO One billion dollars in revenue from mining will fund a Felt castle project described as the Clubhouse built by Lord Temmyhouse.

Ducken Bivorcie WSAS Mary Edna Moser John Beause le Monte Camlo Grimbling Lord Tenmiyhouse

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