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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1931

Page

14

Death by Own Action Ends 87 Year Old Man’s Life

Dbowis J. Cutford, 87, of 405 West Ramona Street, found dead in San Pedro pool early Saturday with a weight on the neck. Coroner's verdict of suicide. police reported a letter to the press from Cutford and another to Chief of Police Owen Riling. Family statements say daughter-in-law Lola Dodd notified, wife Addie Collard may be dying of hunger and neglect. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Owen Riling Caat Taare T. Hi. Weise Volicn Kiluay Myr Lola Dodd Addie Collard Oller Hia

First Train Over Kansas-N.M. Line Celebrated

A historic first run over the new Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line will be celebrated as officials from Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico Colorado and other states gather to welcome the inaugural passenger train arriving from Dallas. The ceremony marks the opening of the western transportation milestone with regional leaders in attendance.

Kansas-N.m Chatton U. Sea Daler Oklahioma Kansas New Mexico Colorado

Mander Charges Filed After Car Knocks Down Girl

Slectra Teres Nov 14 ENS Churees of murder nod ding while intoricated were filed here today ogeiose H H Ware as driver of a carly Gigured Gaja fatal coisiar on a highway one mile south of here early tadax Russ Evelyn Patton 15 of the Bidway j community peat Heve was terushed 9 death and T 17 Hothriok 20 wan seriously injured when they were sirmed by an auto sgher re paired Urc beside the highways Page's machine crashed jnly Ao lerbok's car Mhe girl was caught be teen the two officers said

Slectra Teres Ogeiose H. H. Ware Carly Gaja Tadax Russ Evelyn Patton Bidway Peat Page Jnly Aolerbok

Colorado Museum Unveils Rich Fossil Bed Find

DERVET Nov 14 The ZForks largest fossil bed uncovers at Goshen Hole Wyoming with bones of saber tooth cat giant sloth and massive turtles. Paleontologist Tiangho of the Colorado Museum of Natural History led a colonist party to explore the bed extending for miles. A trek of bone specimens was brought to the Denver museum and global interest grows.

Dervet Faugho Denver Museum Gashon Dole

Flagpole for New School Voted by Fathers Club

A vote by the Fathers Club of Mary’s Academy approved erecting a flagpole for the new school on North Mary’s Street. The decision followed a meeting Friday night where officers announced the plan and listed participants and attendees.

Wappele Mary’s Street Fathers Club Mary's Academy Tmnimitveer Willam Mex Winterssugtal Terman Rickter Robert Conrad Mivebndt Vath Teleyho Georazy WY Hronuer Joby W. Bregsker Charles W. Veser Willimin Danwerker

Harlandale Parents Fete to Welcome Students and Community

The Harlandale Parent Center schedules a Friday event with performances by the Wish Sebtop band and a school choir. Principal Sepgeker Herman Ochs will introduce the program and discuss school activities including a symbolic presentation.

Sam Tsoll Geethoole Sepgeker Herman Ochs

Medrid Arrests of Royalist Backers

Local authorities arrest royalist backers amid a crackdown on suspected conspirators. Detained individuals include noted sympathizers as investigations continue across the region.

Medrid

Theft and burglary convictions in local court

ait Martinez of Live Oak street received three concurrent five year terms after pleading guilty to theft of 754 dollars in jewels. Tremty belle of Mr J. Arbus and others faced burglary charges. several counts were dismissed. Judge WLW McCrory approved the sentences.

Ait Martinez Live Oak Street I Urchy Martines J. 1 Arbus East Locust Street Mad. Terry Paschal -Stivrl A. C West Park Avenue Howe Albert Steves Sr Im Street Ludge Wlw. McCrory

Man treated after knife injuries and saw attack

Louis Carza, 2% of Jad South Leona street, said a stranger attacked him on Washington Avenue and he was treated at Robert I. Green hospital. Augustine Mirlinez, 35, of South Nueces street, went to the hospital after his kin was damaged by a saw.

Louis Carza Leona Street Tully Washigton Equince Robert I. Green Urdar Augustine Mirlinez Sot South Nueces Street

King Vinion to Lecture on Living Together Today

Dr King Vivian president of Southwestern University will discuss questions about freedom and social structure in a lecture titled Living Together Today at 8 17 p m Monday at Main Avenue High School in Je t ure The event includes an honor guest the board of directors and council of the Open Forum luncheon at 12 15 p m Monday in the Oak Room of the St Anthony Hotel Mrs Clayton Cath will host The talk follows Dr Vivian's credentials from Drury College Southern Methodist University and the University of Chicago He served as a first lieutenant in World War I and was ordained in 1914 with memberships in Phi Delta Theta the Democratic party the Masonic order and other groups

King Vivian Southwestern Universiare San Antonio Oper Momlay Main Avenin High School Jeeture Pr. Vivian Ope Forum Monay St. Anethony Clayton Cath Carl Ce Gregory Travis Park Methodist Ecurch Witson Drury College Southern Methondist University Universi Chicago United States Methodist’ Episcopal Phi Delta Theta Demacratic Party The Masonic Order Tous’ Club Georgetown

School Papers Enter Contest in Mn Tex High School Press

The Wrackenrige Times and Le Heluma year book submit entries to Mn Tex High School Press Association contests. Participating students include Charles Laring May Duffey Jarence Weikel Mariett Lohse Neenah Jones Jimmy Dayie Marion Telton Ruth Fuhrmann Dorsax Nadel Unufle Heeb Treveley Netra Chaponn.

Wrackenrige Times Select Texas High School Presss Association Charles’ Laring May Duffey Jarence Weikel Mariettn Lohse Neenah Jones Jimmy Dayie Marion Telton Ruth Fuhrmann Dorsax Nadel

Catholic Women Plan Style Dance in Alamo Grounds

A novelty dance will be staged Thursday night in the Catholic Women’s Association club building in the Alamo grounds. Edgar Hologera, director of the musical band, will lead the music and Miss Marri Wilson, superintendent of city recreation, will direct the dancing.

Catholic Women's Association Lhe Alamo Erounds Edgar Hologera Minical Marri Wilson City Recreation

Unidentified Man Found Slain Near St Louis Road

A body of an unidentified man, believed murdered, was found in an automobile along a road in St. Louis County. A revolver was located about 15 feet from the car, and a bank deposit book bearing the name Frank Moica of St. Louis was found on the victim.

ST. Lowry Tonery Road St- Louis County Frank Moica St. Loui Alice

Wealthy Farmer Jailed as Slayer of Nephew in Texas

In Awkana Texas a wealthy farmer was jailed for the shooting death of his nephew Virgil Bell 30. The elder Bell claimed self defense after the fatal incident as his younger wife and an alleged motive are reported. The case centers on Beech Hell 6S year old Turner and the family dynamics surrounding the tragedy.

Awkana Texas Beech Hell Turner Boston Virgil Bell Holl

Central Mortgage Debt Statement Correction Made

An error in a court inquiry report claimed Central Mortgage owed Guty Central Bank over 337000. The correction states Central Mortgage owed only 202202 dollars, clarifying the original figure.

Central Mortgage Central Mortgage Company Guty-Central Bank Maturist Justice of the Powen K. O. Dathert Central Morgue Company

Dry Agent Proposes Territory Swap with Miller

Verna Miller deputy administrator at prohibition of the Western district refused Claude Cooper of the northern district an offer to swap territory. Cooper, formerly attached to the legal department of the state enforcement machine, made the bid amid many friends hoping for the swap. Miller said the refusal was final and provided no further details.

Verna Miller Prohibition Claude Cooper Cooper Lins Miller

Faifurrias to Exhibit at Valley Fair for First Time

In Texas on November 14, John T. Floor, manager, says Faifurrias will present an exhibit at the Valley Meee fair for the first time, highlighting new offerings and community engagement opportunities.

Hauslesgen Tesas Faifurrias Valley Bisters John T. Floor

City News Olacliue and modern dance fest ball suuges night

Four cash prizes offered by Artzt orchestra for a night of dance and modern performance. Advertised in City News Olacliue and Sun, with events at Culebra Inn and Stedwig bath. Music by Dreitcourts and Deck's orchestra featured. Steve Gardner's alion Kings play at Syn Crescent Bend, Cibolo.

Stedwig Bath Sun Mupic Deck Steve Gardner Alion Kings

Take Off Fat a Pound a Day on a Full Stomach

Fragmentary OCR reads as a self help fitness line promising steady fat loss. It suggests simple steps and a calm approach to dieting, mentioning exercise and avoiding hunger, though many words are garbled and unclear. The passage reads like misread motivational copy from an old weight loss booklet.

Weight loss program claims to reduce fat and appetite

An advertisement-style narration urges readers to follow a diet plan that allegedly curbs appetite and reduces weight. It cites science-backed findings, promises quick results, and promotes a product named JAW SATIS as a key component of the method.

End of Work Day Noted in Local Ledger

A brief clerkly note marks the close of daily operations at the town office. Officials report orderly shutdown, recording of receipts, and preparation for next shift. Community readers are reminded of routine quarter-hour inspections and scheduled Monday maintenance.

Red Cross Drive Opens in San Antonio

The Bexar County chapter of the American Red Cross opens its drive for 20 000 new memberships and 25 000 to support its relief work this winter. Downtown firms and individuals are being asked to subscribe via Roll Call blanks under directors Joe Wrost W J Selvan and others. Helpers contact businesses and homes with donation incentives and badges for contributors, as unemployment rises and aid is needed.

Bexar Tnuity American Red Cross San Antonio TT Solicitors Joe Wrost W. J. Selvnan Wilione Copcerns Title Wi Sie Singh Pegferreit Gifts W. He' Koye Mercantile Melrose Aolmgrren Industries Afarshall Eskridge Tel Eskridge Med Cross Crystal Ice Concero Donora Eshridge

Ambition and past campaigns pass quota threshold notes

The article notes that campaigns in prior years sometimes won beyond the target date when the all Lal quota had not been reached, signaling persistent ambition and unresolved deadlines.

Plant to Hire Ten Workers at The Three Rivers

The Gloss company will resume work within two weeks, employing 100 men. President Charles HK Liys announced that although activity has been nearly at a standstill since August 8, securing several contracts for immediate production and for work on 1942 orders ensures maximum capacity work for a full year.

Gloss Company Charles HK. ‘Liys Soluriay Uowever Secur Han

Theft of Chickens Nets Two Years for Negro

A man identified as Daruchield iseneo1d negro was sentenced in the Ninety Fourth District court Saturday. He pleaded guilty to stealing two chickens from a property on Gattesier St Aherman Street. The charge is a felony in Texas. Judge WoW McCrory passed sentence in the penitentiary for the lieu of Lynehi Titlefield.

Dink Daruchield

Turnstile Bets Baffle Noveaston Police Force

Eyanston police confront a novel gambling scheme as cab drivers bet on turnstile arrivals near the station exit. Sergeant Don Hawke’s squad watches the crowd. turnstile numbers are found. No money changed hands and no arrests followed amid the puzzling activity.

Byanston Isp Eyanston Don Hawke

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