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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

20

Women Outwit Bandits at Gentile Bridge Party

Mrs Ann Iisson hosted 312 guests at her Pine Grove Avenue home when three men robbed the rooms stealing 12 handbags and jewels. The women slipped their jewels away as the bandits watched faces on tables. The thieves cut phone lines and fled after a failed search for more items, leaving about 70 dollars in purses and toilet articles missing.

Chicago Annisson Bridge Pine Grove Avenue Pha Jason Dorothy

Judge Orders Week to Make Up Differences in San Francisco

Superior Judge Thomas F. Orhan orders Mrs. Lovie Almax and Elo D. Alauz to spend one week apart to resolve their dispute. The couple, involved in a divorce case, are accused of marital tensions and alleged associations, while Alauz denies malicious intent. The remarks were made during a court hearing in San Francisco.

San Francisco Thomas F. Orahan Lovie Almax Larkin Street Elo D. Alauz Iator A. Alaux Alaux Eloize

Depauw student editor ousted over campus article

Two Depauw University students face severe disciplinary action after a campus newspaper article attacked the Dean of Women. Thoburn Wient, a senior, was removed as editor of The Depauw, while another student faces expulsion as protests grow over what students view as muzzling free speech.

Greencastle Ind Thoburn Wient Depauw Ignvnse

Absence Granted for Lieut Col Longanecker in Air Corps

Lieut Col Ira Longanecker, assigned to Fort housing as air officer for the Army Air Corps area, has been granted 15 days absence from January 1. Major Robert Coker, stationed here, will act as senior officer. Lieut Col Arthur G Fisher assumes command at Drogan Field and the San Antonio area, relieving Lieut Col A We Upbing who is transferred to Dayton, Ohio.

Ira Longanecker Whr Cops Fortat Ath Corps Ares Baa Boon Rm Corps Grea Yongauther Robert Coker Air Corps Terres Lirat Arthur G. Fisher Corve Drocan Field San Antonio Cecal A. We Upbing Dayton Ohio

Former Willacy County Judge Dies in Georgetown

Georgetown Texas November report records the death of Fudge Prank D. Lore former Anson County Judge who once represented Willacy County in the legislature after a long illness. He died at his home this morning.

Willacy Co Georgetown Texas T— Fudge Prank D. Lore Formanson Willa County

How to Sleep on a Train With Bayer Aspirin

A column touts Bayer Aspirin as a quick sleep aid for travel and fatigue. It claims one tablet helps ease nerves and discomfort, noting it does not depress the heart or upset the stomach. The ad suggests uses for headaches, colds, sore throats, neuralgia, and other pains and urges buying Bayer Aspirin in varied sizes.

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Wife stands by bank thief husband in long prison bid

Esther Wolf, wife of Walter E. Wolf, plans an appeal after his 10 to 100 year sentence for embezzling about 3.5 million dollars. She retained counsel and accuses others, saying her husband acted alone and will fight to clear his name despite his confession and bank officials’ doubt.

Gricago Walter E. Wolf Eeaploye Prilens Gary Bira Esther Wolf Wolf Continental-Illinois Bank and Trust Company

Grief Ties Farmer's Death to Friend's Funeral

In Bloomville Ohio a retired farmer George Rhoad killed himself during the funeral rites for his life long friend Jacob Wall. Rhoad reportedly died by his own hand while the services for Wall were in progress, following the same method as Wall.

Bloomville Ohio George Rhoad F Rhoad Jacob Wall Upper Sanducky

Panama Traffic Stopped by Storm

Traffic through the Panama Canal was stopped today by a storm for the first time in history. The gate locks closed at Gatun Lake, affecting operations of United Fruit and Italiza line ships.

Culon Panama Panama Canal Iar Iocknda Rleataer Gatun Lake Heredia United Fruit, ‘Company The & 8 Orazin Ibe Italiza Hine

Sunday Paper Is Ruled Necessity in Topeka

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Sunday newspapers are a necessity in metropolitan areas and upheld a prohibitive effort related to distribution. The decision centers on restricting actions aimed at limiting circulation of the Kansas City Star and similar papers under prior restrictions.

Topeka Kan Nuv Metropolitan Sunday Newspanel Im Kapras Supreme Court Sn Cone Kansas City Star Under & Huntlay

Plans for Citrus Laboratory Built by U S Department of Agriculture

Mercedes residents report plans for a new Citrus Laboratory to be constructed by the U S Department of Agriculture at the Tests Experiment Station between Westato and Stercedes. Construction hoped to begin soon, possibly after November 16.

Mercedes Wesas Navy Piana U. S. Department of Agriculture

Corpus Cashier Held Up for 300 Dollars

Two armed men held up a Corpus company cashier on Friday night, forcing the robber to surrender about 300 dollars from Patricia Pockets. Police reported the robbery occurred at the company location and is under investigation.

Aan Patricia Pockets

Ends His Life on Sixth Try in Grastown Quebec

Nicholas Griepe 76, once a wealthy merchant from Sinyeno Asia, attempted to end his life six times before succeeding in Grastown Quebec on November 7. After prior poisonings and near deaths in Emeyrna and Paris, he had recovered each time. since moving to Canada he had twice drunk poison and once leaned into the Seine, but survived until this final act.

Grastown Sinyeno Asia Nicholas Griepe Grieni Emyrna Greece Pars Seine River Canada Taawrence Wren

Cattle Rustling Surfaces in Kansas Near Awhengh

Authorities in Douglas County investigate a cattle rustling case in Kansas after 41 head of white-race cattle were stolen from the Morgen and Morgan farm, located several miles north of town. Theft discovered today. dates indicate recent days.

Awhengh Kan Southwer Ina Douglas County Autheritie William Morgen John F. Morgan Jr Here

Brackenridge to Dedicate Stage in Auditorium

Formal dedication of the new stage in Brackenridge High School auditorium Friday features a program titled November Novelties. The Jumlar Dlaza conducts the orchestra and the Glee Club, Miss Mauring Johnson directs, with three plays by Miss Jeston Dickey. Students appearing include Rowena Saltonstail Jerry Goll Jon Neat and many others.

Alpen Benckencldgs Uish Jumlar Dlaza Otto Lotter Glee Club Mauring Johnson Jeston Dickey Dramatica

Penny-Halloween Penny Cutters in Maine

A small incident in Maine involves H W Mosher and a penny found during a potato preparation. The event notes a penny and a Halloween reference tied to a household kitchen activity.

Death Penalty Sought in Texas Ice-Pick Slaying Trial

In Lockhart Texas the death penalty is being sought for Lawiy Rogers a Black defendant charged with the ice pick murder of G Wie Mona Lodlog hamberger and operator. Today enters its third day of trial with co defendants Willie Ray Autroy and Robert Cubbitt. Witness Briley described the killing scene as the men planned the assault and the hamburger shop owner testified. The trial's pace was expected to quicken as testimony continued.

Lockhart Texas Lawiy Rogers G. Wie Mona Lodlog Hamberger Willie Ray Autroy Rogers Robert Cubitt Mong Cubitt Wilkie Woodoon Neyo Boy Og England Luling

West Texan Makes Thaft Charge Bond

SAN TENITO, Nov. T-A-3 Marks, San Angelo, West Texas. A man from Harlingen, a senior technician, was charged with burglary linked to theft of scrap gold from the home of Enaulf. Bond set at $1000 as the case moves through the county system.

West Texan San Tenito San Angelo Wester Enaulf Harlingen

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