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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

19

Telephone rate case to resume hearings Monday before judge

The hesreg on hi telephone rate increase case resumes Monday at 9:30 a m before Judge Joseph Dibrell. Witnesses arrived Thursday as Southwestern Bell Telephone Co faced testimony. city attorney says rebuttal may be needed. The case, begun Sept 20, seeks to bring fees up to date, with possible reduced testimony on the station to station rates.

Hich Monil Joseph Dibrell Southwestern Belt Telephone Company Bogelig W. Ghiusen Telemony Copany T. Do, Dobbs Jr Dibrell

Tale of Loot Recovered Dark report on city thefts

The chief of police and captain of detectives released a report noting 92.8 percent of stolen estate recovered from a total of 44 214.70. About 23 383.10 value was recovered with five arrests from five cases. The report cites Sergeant J I Pytell and mentions a toll business operating with a rate rise sought as permanent injunction.

Owen Rijday Aubrey Hopsins Splurdas Frank Moore Detachle Hosing Minde J. I. Pytell Stalian Hes

D.A.B. Chapter to Meet Thursday

The Alamo Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2:30 PM Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. B. W. Scott, 111 Queen's Crescent. Mrs. B. D. Arneson will lead the program.

Alamo‘clanter Daughters of the American Revolution

Budget Hearing Delayed in Harlingen

MARLINGEN Nov 7 Hearing on a budget has been postponed to Thursday night. A substantial reduction in the budget is reported, and after the hearing the final decision will be set.

Harlingen Marlingen

San Benito Plans Red Cross Drive

Yancey, general chairman of the Red Cross drive in San Benito, announced a canvassing rollout for November. He chairing the effort and urged community participation as drives proceed in the area.

San Benito T. Oy Yancey Nynant Red Lisa

Girl Scout Leader to Be Club Guest

Miss Marguerite Tivohy director of the Cadtug region for Gi Bevita will be guest of the Girl Scout Leaders club at 4 p m Thursday. No meeting will be held at the Girl Scout house on Myrtle street.

Marguerite Tivohy Gi Bevita Girl Scout Leaders Club Girl Scout House Myrtle Street

Oklahoma military college cadet enrollment in First Semester

Reported figures show 107 college students in ROTC units in the eighth corps area with 9261 high school cadets including 524 in San Antonio schools and 1807 in other schools under the National Defense Act. Oklahoma and Texas schools dominate cadet totals across various service branches.

TIS Menta San Anmio ATA Ft. Terns A Cavalry Entry Field Artillery Coast Artill Henel Corps Evgivesr Oklahoma Military Academy Tex- A T.G.T.C Oklawin Infantry Tynley Willa Alorado Agricultural College Mery University of i Cavalry New Mexico Stitute Cola School of Mines Mexico Anil M. College Janip¢ Disigiow Daliosigh Tools Sinnntome Vienix Union High Allen Academy Y’ High School

Garner Urged to Seek Increased Texas Road Aid

A Cameron County Commissioner Court resolution urges Congressman John Garner to push higher federal road aid when the House convenes December 5. Judge Oscar C. Daney writes that boosting the appropriation for road building could relieve unemployment and fund critical improvements amid a strained economy.

Garner Texas John Garner Ona Elier Ramain Vesna Manny Othstairs

Science High Welcomes Fourteen New Members

Fourteen students have been activated into the Science era at Rackentinge High School. The new members are Lee Allen, Lenny Ponge, Riley Far a, Marcis Ranck, Darst Verhois, Vir W McMillin, Max Bohemer, John Lee Oberia, Tamar Powell, Donald Toeh ner, Jonathon Kight, Harold King, estar Ratterfiell, and Wilbert wrote.

Wience Club Rackentinge High School Lee Allen Lenny Ponge Riley Fara Marcis Ranck Darst Verhois Vir W McMillin Max Bohemer John Lee Oberia Tamar Powell Donald Toehner Jonathon Kight Harold King Estar Ratterfiell Wilbert

Robin Told Play Presented at Harris High School

A school play titled Robin Troll from Sherwood was staged by 7B students at Chandler Tinecis Junior School Friday afternoon. Cast included Craig Tenderon, Coa McAllister, Tilley West Knok, Katherine Reese, Tele Elven Hintmon and Evelyn atriling.

Robin Tloot Chandler Tinecisunior Aflernoon Craig Tenderon Coa McAllister Tilley West Knok Ikatherine Reese Elven Hintmon Evelyn Atrililing

Rabbi Frisch to Speak at Youth Meeting

Rabbi Ephraim Friveh will address a meeting of the Young People's League at the First Shaplist elure t o the munitorium of the . an CG. A n "World Teaser," Sunday morning.

Rabbi Frisch Ephraim Friveh

Mason Given Church Reception at McKinley Avenue Methodist

J J Magoy was given a reception at the McKinley Avenue Methodist church tonight after being assigned to the church for the third consecution.

Mason J. J. Magoy McKinley Avenue Tridas

Trinity Lutheran Welcomes Guest Pastor The Rex

The Rex Willie Rebeler will serve as guest pastor at Crinkly Lutheran Church this Sunday at 7 p.m. Rev VW Taubach, the church pastor, will anoint him for the service.

Trinity Lutheran Rex Willie Rebeler Crinkly Lutheran Aurch At & P.m VW. Taubach Anpoineed Alin

New Pastor Will Preach at Travia Park Methodist Church

Dr. Carl G. Gregory, newly appointed pastor of Travia Park Methodist, will preach at 10 40 am and 7 20 pm Sunday. He arrived in San Antonio Friday morning after eight years as pastor of First Methodist, Dallas. Father and Son banquet at 6 80 pm Tuesday announced.

Carl G. Gregory Travia Park Samrday Dr. Gregory Sen Antonio Bie Uswehucch Ilowan First Methodist Church Dailag Hans Tuck Ube

Dancing Teachers of Fiesta Fete Meet to Plan

Dancing teachers from various studios will gather on Tuesday November 17 at the studio of Slices Ruth Nussell Afallock to discuss costumes color schemes and ideas for the Battle of Flowers fete. Attending will be Stella Steves Walker president, Mrs Lee Palfres chairwoman, and Miss Matlock director.

Battle of Floyore Ruth Nussell Stella Steves Walker Battle of Flowers Assorciation Lee Palfres Miss Matlock Dorothy Nell Harding Bolland Helen Toder Lawrence Africa Nellie Merrele Sol Sfra Frances Leighton Curender Russia New York School of Dance Spain Allene Atngyyard France Virginia “Deer Switzerland Mra Timothy Sapia- Borch Bernice Eaton Feypt Dance Craft Studio Gainboche Mod Nash Scotland Maryson Virginia Matthews Thulpar

Red Cross Drive plans announced by San Antonio leaders

The Bexar county American Red Cross chapter outlines the annual drive for funds with six divisions of workers led by prominent San Antonians. Albert C. Veneles as executive secretary announces a roll call committee chaired by Marshall Isbridge with members including W. M. McIntosh, Julius Barelay, Hannah Mirshberg, Frank Gills, and Neal Barrett to organize the maintenance fund for the coming year.

Ted Cross Bexar County Rolleal San Antonio Brothers Albert C. Veneles Bag Prominest San Antoninas Focal Jor Frost Nick Sai Marshall Isbridge William 31. McIntosh Or Mitchell Julius Barelay Hannah Mirshberg Johnson Frank Gills Nie Mn Erbward Geffinges Mra. Charien J. Behr Merbert Hayes A A. W. Grout Neal Barrett Joe Cummings

Tobin Hill Thief Industrious in Friday Night

Police records show a thief active in Tobin Hill Friday night targeting multiple properties. Victims include Ki J Marsh at 415 Elmira Street and C AV Richarda at 211 East Elmira Street, with thefts of small items reported along streets including 318 East Fork Avenue and 400 Caralina Street. Police also note gun vending machine and auto wheel incidents connected to names like Mrs. Craig West and G A Tipps.

Tobin Hi J. Marsh Elmira Street le Goveno East Fork Avenue C. AV. Richarda Lizee Mra Craig West Wicks Street le K. Minico Matagorda Street J.thurnturith Caralina Street G. A. Tipps Frederichsturg Amt Hucbocr

Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Common Remedy Ad

A historical ad claims the harmless laxative Cleans out hard waste with gentle effect. It markets Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a safe daily aid for regular bowel movement using herbs and pepsin with no shock. The copy emphasizes doctor endorsement and ease of use for daily relief.

Caldwell Gil Dr. Caldwell

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