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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1931

Page

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Circle to Open Glagg es for Worker? (incomplete data)

Classes of instruction for field markers of Texas Woodmen of the World circles opened at the Plaza hotel with national and state officers attending. About 125 members and officers, including Mary E. La Rocca and Etta Davidson, joined sessions before a Mexican luncheon in honor of the visitors. Afterward, officers and members planned district meetings in Austin and Sherman.

Texas Woodmen of the World Plaza Hotel Pealey Cou Clarcos Etta Davidson Houston Henretta A. ‘Thomas Bore Woreb Mb Rooms Woodmen Circle Beastie Dolan Taylor Supreme Forest of Pe W. O Milly de Austin Sherman Texas Semond WOD We For The Woodman Circle

Citizens State Bank opens after line forms early

A long line of customers gathered in Cross Plains Texas before opening time to become the first depositors in the Citizens State Bank, the new institution that replaces the Biar state bank. Bids and early offers were entertained as the bank began operations today.

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Maj Gen Ely to Be Honored at Ball in New York

Maj Gen Ely, veteran of the Second Corps area and former Third Infantry commander, to be honored at a Ball in New York on November 25 marking his sixty fourth birthday. He led the Third Brigade in 1918 during World War I and served at Fort Sam Houston before retirement from active duty.

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Boy Wins $400 Scholarship At Texas A and M College

W Herring of San Antonio an agribusiness administration student at Texas A and M College has been awarded a $400 scholarship by Northwestern National Life Insurance through Cravens Dargan and Company of Houston. The award funds the three Texas scholarships. Herring, son of Mr and Mrs W W Herring of 2053 East Houston Street, is a member of the Scholarship honor society the Ross Volunteers and served as cadet major of the cavalry squadron in the A and MM cadet corps.

W. Herring San Antonio Arpior Agricultural] Administration Texas A and M. College Northwestern National Life Insurance Company Cravens, Dargan and Company Houston Texas Herring W. P. Ler W.T. Leland J. W. Mager W. W. Herring Fast Houston Street Ross Volunteers

Arrival of Stork Opens Prosecution in Local Held-Up Case

A damaged report notes the stork arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denper as authorities weigh charges in a hold up tied to a murder spree. The suspect Dirper allegedly set the scene to aid prostitution by seeking leniency for himself and his unborn child, amid legal proceedings.

Ybadel Otla Charles Denper

More Builders at Work in Frisco

Ban Francisco reports thirteen hundred or more building trade mechanics are now employed in San Francisco. This rise comes as the Industrial Association of Francisco announced the August figures today.

Frisco

PUPPETS ON LOOKING GLASS HISTORY CHARACTERS

Sophisticated young San Antonio youths favor period dolls representing figures from history. Mrs Certmde D Wannan and Mrs Warman craft dolls of George Washington and Civil War era figures for older girls and adults, while Warman makes cuddly rag dolls for smaller children.

San Antonio Cert Mde D. Wannan Broadway George Washingtona Warman Mrs. Warman Derby Janice Mae

East Texas Well to Add Field in Upshur County

Upshur County near Longview faces a possible new oil field as officials evaluate Ceranfill and Resnolds No. det al. The well lies about ten miles north of Longview and could begin production within weeks, according to local authorities.

East Texas Longview Texas Det al Upshur Foerth Longsiew

58 000 to Pace U S Civil Service Exam

In Washington D C on November 16 the Civil Service announces a nationwide exam with about 58 000 applicants expected. Tests will be held in 600 locations starting January 1 for clerical and related positions in Uncle Sam’s employ, with record numbers anticipated.

Bersie Gion D.C Uncle Sam Annanners Tulay

Roosevelt and Smith to Discuss Race Fight

New York report says Governor Franklin D Roosevelt and James Smith will discuss race at a private luncheon this week. The source notes Roosevelt once labeled Smith a “democratic” ally and references past campaign rhetoric. The event signals potential Democrat nomination dynamics ahead of the party’s forthcoming maneuvers.

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Local YT Event Considers Retaining Headquarters

A noon Monday meeting of the Army MOG A to discuss keeping the local YT building in San Antonio. Civic leaders are to assist in deciding if the Y will be removed due to insufficient funds from taxes and street certificates against 125000 awarded for Sly Avenue headquarters.

Ofth Army M. OG Sam Antonia Chamber of Commerce Toca Unon Tl. Ocha

Weather and precipitation report with conditions across regions

A dense OCR filled with weather data presents precipitation figures for the day, monthly deficits, and rainfall figures by region. It lists conditions such as wind, terrain, and cloud cover, along with temperatures and forecasts for various towns and states.

Bank Robberies Yield Small Loot

Colgago reports that in about a dozen robberies nationwide last week the average loot was roughly 2500 in cash. No bandit was killed. one was wounded, one bank official wounded, and several robbers arrested as banks improved resistance.

Colgago Bank Tobbery

Quake Hits Central Finland Hurts No One

An earthquake struck central Finland near Helsingfors today with a 15 second tremor attributed to the G H Ansarthian region. No damage or injuries were reported as residents felt only minor shaking.

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Texas Weekend Toll: Ten Killed or Injured in Accidents

A chaotic Texas weekend left ten people affected by accidents and suspected poisonings. Names include M Horeker of Cibolo and Borger residents George Thomas Alfred Ward and Arthur Whitaker. Victims suffered fatal alcohol poisoning, gunshot wounds, falls, and cottonseed pile mishaps. injuries also reported to Donnelly child and Patton youth.

Texas Tulanur M. Horeker Cibolo George Thomas Borger Alfred B. Ward Arthur C. Whitaker Borjavé Austin Virgil Hell Boston Wexay Johnny Hosie Corpus Christ Elien Evelyn Patton Mleeten Faecker Patton Thomas Waril Whitaker Bell Overs von Rovenbeng

Building and Loan Meeting Called by National Officers

Tulsa Oklahoma December meeting called by William Best president of United States Building and Loan Federation to discuss all changes to the federal mortgage bank plan. Officers and rectors from every state to attend, meeting aims to consider mortgage policy and future financing.

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