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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

Page

25

Youth Wanted In Slayings In Laredo and Texas

The report describes two murder investigations with youth suspects. Jose Dargas of Laredo is sought in a fatal stabbing at a dice game, while Alberto Sanchez, tied to Edna Springer’s death near Leming, was arrested but later fled toward Nuevo Laredo. The item also notes related police actions and a local church event.

San Antonio Edna Merle Springer Yeho Sanchez Nutro Denedo United States

Arrests Highlight Texas Crime Saga In Laredo Area

Two state highway patrolmen Homer Sealer and Pat Bolts helped arrest Hnargos on Thursday after a high speed chase for a southbound Ford. The case ties to a string of incidents including an alleged kidnapping attempt of GS Bolling by GC Julian and C C Boren in a Laredo hotel. Bargas told County Attorney Minter of Hebbronville about an escape from Corpus Christi, a dice game fight, and the stabbing of two companions with five injured. He hid in cotton patches near Corpus Christi and fled toward Mexico, with nearby oil wells and airplanes overhead during the pursuit.

Hnargos Homer Sealer Pat Bolts GS. Bollimg San Antonio Julian C. C. Boren Laredo Bargas Wade Coun Ty Attorney Minter Hebbronville Corpus Chiristi Mexico Corns Christi

Front Page Invitation Stuns with Giant Aztec Display

The Light publishes an eight column front page extra featuring a towering 15 foot invitation carried to Pho San Ane onio. The Aztec theater hosts The Wront Page a film sign of the play The Front Page starring Adelle Menjou and others as the stage tribute draws press attention.

Jim Landers Aztec Theater Dwight Allison The Light San Antonio Pho San Aneonio Wront Art Sed Aztec Tew Veeht Charles MacArthur Adelle Menjou Walter Burns Sngrom

Majestic Presents Ayers in Tron Man at Midnight Show

The RBC Majestic theater schedules Lew Ayres in Tron Man for a midnight performance this Saturday. The feature follows Ayres as a popular actor facing a dramatic plot with rivalries and behind the scenes schemes.

Majestic Ayers Tron Rbc-Majestic Theater Lew Ayres Ivor Alan Ayres Pereen New York Troy Ino Iron Man Arres Good Monster Robert Armstrong Broken Jem Harlow Armstrong Jenn Harlow Briffle Leo Ube

Chinese Bandits Continue Active in Central China

Scattered reports from DANKOW indicate ongoing bandit outrages in central China. Nationalist government forces sent to quell the brigandage have been ineffective so far, leaving contractors and other workers in the region awaiting clear assignments and classification updates.

Dankow China Trisgerar

Pola Negri Signs Five Year Film Contract in Hollywood

Los Angeles reports Pola Negri has signed a five year contract after a test project and talks with Jack Marner and Bruce Covington. The article notes color film advances and mentions upcoming projects, studios, and other film figures in a bustling Hollywood scene.

Pola Negri Louella Parsons Mellon Picmire Editon Antremel Bertier Los Angeles Ut Now Jack Marner Bruce Covington Pola Regerudis Palle Bossea Bren Enat River Charlie Rogers Cole

Treasure Island play scheduled by Junior Little Theater

Famed story adaptation by Robert Louis Stevenson to be staged at the San Pedro Pies house with two shows at 10 a m and 8 p m Saturday. Directed by Alice Kirkland. Cast includes Gordon George as Jim Hawkins and Aileen Arbelter as Afra Hawking among many listed performers.

Robert Louis Stevenson Treasure Island Little Theater San Pedro Pieshouse Alice Kirkland Ben Bow Inn Gordon George Jim Haka Aileen Arbelter Afra Hawking Waldo Reininger George Merry Victor Clewis Job Anderson Joseph Mills Dick Johnson Dacwood Dunn Tom Morgan Frank Lachbrook Ben Guin Parte Aldrich Neighgar’s Boy Herbert Fatt Redeath Richard Andrews Joynce Albert Newton Hunt

Man Is Freed in Slaying of Friend

A Jackson businessman George F. Tice was killed in a confrontation with Morgan Wargan. The jury acquitted Wargan after Morgan testified the shooting was an accidental discharge during a social gathering where two quarts of gin were consumed.

Tackson Biss Fdeard Wargan Jackson, Gras Free George Fi. Tice Acquitts Morgan Ries

17 Million Ready for New Hospitals

President Hoover announced the estimated cost of new hospital construction approved by the federal board of hospitalization would total 317,757,000. New construction approved earlier and now under contract amounts to 7,092,152.37. Projects approved and under contract include Waco, Texas.

Washington, D. C Hoover Federal Board of Hospitalization Waco Texas

Opening season kicks off with dances and music events

City listings announce 1951 opening season programs at Karde venue with Poe Tumblers military band choruses and a danc e. Highlights include May 24 at 523 South Bteary Street and Castroville events with Old-time dance and string orchestras. Various venues promise music and dance acts through May.

Atension Mermann Poe von Maennerche Acters Goldarstill i Rinlea Castroville Sur Muale the Columbians Startines Tech Orc

Yanks Camp at Camp Braunfels Plans Summer Session

The Junior Yanks organize a summer camp at Hoy Scape camp in Camp Comal New Braunfels from July T to 17 cal E TL Moore regimental commander states 300 to 400 members are involved. Departures from Liana field are planned mid July with daily cost about $10 for the 10 day trip.

Hoy Camp Comal New Traunfels Cal TL Moore Comander Nungineed Fridar Liana Field

City pays poll workers after May election

City Clerk Jaraca Simpson announced payments totaling 3,302,440 to about 0 officials who served as election workers at the May 12 city election. Poll sites averaged two clerks and four judges each, with one league judge at each polling place. The city will not reimburse 815 supervisors funded by the Citizens League.

Jaraca Simpson Simpson Citizens' League

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