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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1931

Page

31

Madison punked army flyer impersonator jailed in Wisconsin

Herbert Williams a San Antonio youth posing as an Army aviation lieutenant in Madison Wisconsin was jailed on charges of wearing a military uniform without authorization. Authorities say he admitted to the impersonation and faced possible penalties up to five years or $400 fine. Williams, 10 years old per report, was held on the bond and remanded to jail after arraignment.

Herbert Williams Dobansir San Antonio Yavilo Madison Wisconsin Lysteria Alethough Victoral Serely Army Gerben Williang Wiliams Nain Avenue San Antonio Arcestry of Jehonnir Wilk Williams Theta Delta Chi Delta Tap Delta Craternities United States Army Wee Kells Willams United States Jol Ter Mefault Schirru Qiea Vetter Hin Wifssis Cardinia Schieru Casal Hraschl Cape Vany Schingu Sebiscu

Lang Signed by Sterling Sheds Light on Pension Law Changes

The May 20 report from Austin notes Governor Sterling signing a Confederate pension bill and other measures. It extends monthly pensions to met ric veterans and widows married before 1921, with no new filing required, and sets pensions for certain Texas militia veterans. The package also includes hospital establishment, deer hunting limits, a Texas nautical school proposal, and various state projects.

Austin UFI RS. Sterling Texas Hoolsville Game Commission Pere Island Mustang Ana St Jo Hert Parker Monument Graespeck

Examinations on Narcotics to Close

Examinations on narcotics to close as applications for civil service scam jobs are halted. Roy Narhing, supervisor of the local narcotic branch, announced Friday. All papers received by TI Luckenback, civil service secretary, in the Federal building. This is the first examination bell in three years.

Roy Narhing Luckenback Civil Service Darling Ail

Enlisted Transfers From Fort Bom Touston Office Orders

Air Fields receive 30 men and ten to the Quartermaster corps at Fort Bom Touston. Transfer list places two thirds of the force to the Aviation Training center with others to Kelly Field, Weeks Field, and Molino Field under division and station orders.

Ettentlve Annas Quoartermaster Corps Fort Bom Touston Fetta Te Ate Corps Training Center Teva Kelly Field Weren Te Tiooks Field Mola Field Ordecs Feavei i See Divison

bumper grain cropat brad bumper grain gropat brad

With the grain harvest under way the district expects one of the largest crops in history. Oats dominate plantings though many wheat and barley fields will yield plentifully. A 16 acre patch on the Ceddler farm yielded about 55 bushels of barley per acre in the first threshing. County Agent J D Prowht notes pest control efforts have reduced army worm damage. Fifty percent of this season’s grain has been harvested and threshing should finish by late June if weather holds.

Brady Toros Bay Baer Cy James Finlay County Arcot J. D

Cotton Industry Hopes for Revival Efforts Boost

Industry observers anticipate a revival in cotton gains as a campaign ramps up this month. Officials from local mills and trade groups aim to lift sentiment and spur a stronger market through new promotions and broader demand signals.

UPI aMiona Tall Jane

Prisoners Leave Besar County Jail for Huntaville Penitentiary

Seven convicted killers head a group of 14 inmates escaping Besar county jail early Friday. Heavily armed deputies guard an armored car as they move toward Huntaville penitentiary. Several inmates receive long sentences for violent felonies while eleven federal prisoners are moved to Learworth penitentiary in Kangas.

Besar Huntaville Ilisera Lerie Jones Daniel Uhr Bethridklon Prenlytie Waa Cheintl Young Bob Jackett Paul H- Mardow Joes Alexander H. James Vester Coultranc Bob Collins Borrue Fritz Blank Hilario Gomez Nwathetre 20 Seucs Pak Medotn A. G. Wade Robert Allen Learworth Kangas

Summer Term for San Marcos School Begins June 9

San Marcos Texas May 20 summer school sessions of the San Marcos academy will begin June 9 per President J. J. Franklin. It marks the thirteenth year of academy summer schools, previously held at Uatacios from 1099 until 92. This year sessions will be in two locations: one in the buildings here and the other at Camp Hin Blanco near Wimberley.

San Marcos Teras San Marcos Academy J. J. Franklin Uatacios Camp Hin Blanco Wimberley

Valley Man Bound for N Y With Sister in Wheelbarrow

Walter flofer of Ta Werje 44 attempts an odd journey to New York in seven months planning to reach San Antonio in a month. He wheels his sister in a wheelbarrow and wagered 2100 with Ralph Snodera to make the trip, moving through Olmito Harlingen and aiming to average more than one mile per hour.

Terns San Antonio New York Walter Flofer Tls Hofer Alin Beanti Ralph Snodera Jerre Triwneville Wofer Olmito Hag Baereda Man Renllo Harlingen

Priscilla Davie and Dolkowits Recital at Matthews Dramatic School

Priscilla Davie and her mina Dolkowits will perform in a joint Friday recital at the Matthews Dramatic School of Art on Broadway. A gathering of women's clubs from Pieas anton Sourdanton Cherlotte and Por teet discussed a $500 home industry prize and campaign to boost local business.

Priscilla Jane Davie Hermina Dolkowits Studlo Matthews Dramati School of Art Broadway Mensbernt Pieasanton Sourdanton Cherlotte Porteet Mosdames Alex Adama W. E. Fyve William King City Federation of Women's Clubs Presbyterian Church Airs G. WV. Fichtner San Antonio Waagail Pyne City Federation Adonis King Merting Matthews Dramatic School of Art St. Anthony Bolel

Woman awarded eleven thousand damages in Texas case

In Beeville Texas on May 20 a civil suit awarded Mrs Ze Ferguen eleven thousand dollars after she fell ill following ice cream at the Kress company. The Beeville Longhorns prepared for a Sunday game against the Ormsbys as manager Deere man added new players to the squad.

Ze Ferguean Iney S.A. Kress Tompsny Ferences Kerssalnin Beeyville Ormsbys Beeville Texas Beeville Longhorns Ormsby Tharrolels Deerman Escared Gongborg Gama

Trial in Kidnapping of Boy Opens in Corsicana

In Corsicana Texas on May 20 the trial of Currie Callensh for alleged kidnapping of Robert Cerl last December began in the Thirteenth District Court. The jury, formed last night, was sworn by Judge Borough. County attorney Clea G. Miller read the indictment. Defense counsel Norris Lavell entered a plea of not guilty for Callensh.

Corsicaina Texas Currie Callensh Robert Cerl Givorn Judge & Borough Caldwell Clea G. Miller Norris Lavell

Egyptian envoy to U S named minister to United States

LONDON May 20 The Psyrtan legation announced that Fesostris Sidarous Pashe a minister to Belgium and the Netherlands has been named minister to the United States and will depart for Washington after completing official duties in London.

London Vpi Psyrtan Legation Fesostris

Mrs W P Rote Ill at Hospital in Santa Rosa

Mrs. W. P. Rote custodian of the Spanish Governors' noage was in Santa Rosa hospital Friday after a week at home due to illness. Hospital attendants reported her condition as not serious.

W. P. Rote Noage Sante Rosa

Eight Indicted in Youngstown Probe

In Youngstown Ohio on May 20 a special grand jury brought ten indictments naming eight persons. The probe focused on relations between city officials and utilities over the past month.

Youngstown Ohio Fiersons Tihlie

TAL AWARDS GAP TO SWITh TAL AWARDS GAP TO SWITh

The article reports on awards at San Sedeo playhouse with Torrone Lee Smith receiving the Slumni Cup and Robert W. Grant earning a National Society medal for an essay on Patriotism. Several named students received honorable mention or scholarship medals, judged by Clinton Aeneas Maj. Charlen Cresson and others.

Lonas Militney Torrone Lee Smith San Sedeo Playhouse Robert W. Grant National Society of Colonist Pames Gerlissentes Reengni Lon Arian Te. Cotts Jr Lozat Clinton Aeneas Maj Charlen Cresson Varist

Two Held in Theft of Narcotic Trunk

Tulsa police report two men arrested in connection with the search for a gang accused of stealing four trunks of narcotics worth over 500000 from a drag peddling ring. Suspects are Lars Adonis of Tulsa Tore Worth of Texas and Joe Levin of Taleo, all described as ex convicts.

Tulsa

Mayor’s bid for school holiday to aid circus fails

NEWHURYPORT Masa May 28 The dispute pits Mayor Andrew J Gillie against school authorities led by Superintendent Starr St King over declaring a school holiday for a circus. Only about forty of 28 students attend the grade school while the rest miss class as officers are placed at the school per police direction.

Agudas Achim Atay Phillina Glan 7 Misa Uden Tobias Natalie Bell Ter Jesse Tee Willem Miter Helen Budow Ethool Afro Frank Golistein Genell Geussenn Dessa Ring Earle Reisberg Marvin Braunstein Ruth Cohen Nathan Safir Adele Steich Reva Berman Ben Adler Newhuryport Masa Nansucyport Andrew J Stossy Gillie Johanres Grads Starr St. King Iniahadia Umd

Italian Firing Squad Executes American Citizen

A bombing of details reports Michele Schirra, a naturalized American and former New Yorker, executed by firing squad near Rome after a one day trial by the defense of the state tribunal. Witnesses described a formal ceremony with 24 Sardinians and a priest present as rifles fired.

Rome Bonita Mussolini Michele Schirera Sanerma Wort Winechi Steldum Mirra Special Tribunal For Interior Court Fors Ribuna Uhr Aftcheto Sehtern Z Schirra New York State Inn Heinl Whoas Schlerm Hombe

Exercises Set at College Seguin May 20

May 20 at Terge Lutheran college in Seguin features a graduation sequence with recitals and sermons. Events include a music recital by Thertha Ayres, operettas by pupils, a sermon by Rev. A Ho Werlmann, and a procession of graduates in cap and gown.

Bagi Neva Merabia Mer Fimenmuler Alani Apangintinns Lo Cikeoet Ued Nachean Annsal Banebal Eaese

Naval Airplanes Held Up at Kelly

Two naval air units were delayed at Kelly Field due to bad weather. Lt. M. P. Evenson and Lt. J. V. Way led the contingents, with Lt. R. G. and Fr. McKeller among key staff. The afternoon air operations were postponed awaiting clearer conditions.

Kelly San di Fm Romia Lego Weer Pln Lient M.P. Evenson Onan J v. Way Tlentedante R. G Fr. McKeller Rely i Welty Aftecnorse

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