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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1931

Page

16

Jefferson High in Will Appeal to Pupils

Jefferson High School plans to appeal to pupils amid a discussion on modern education emphasizing a pleasant environment as key to student motivation. The article details architecture and facilities proposed for Jefferson High, including a 2000-seat auditorium, specialized laboratories, and integrated telephonic systems, aiming to accommodate growing enrollment and improve learning conditions.

Abrabin Lingole Jevferson Thomas OY. Hartte Lort- Wood Rehool Aindy Grecie Accomodats Tellerson High School Yodo Studun Aglianova Abiape Schgel

Del Rio Police Force Struggles with Staffing and Phones

Del Rio's police force operates with no phone lines as city leaders slash costs across departments. A new police chief has yet to be appointed to fill the vacancy created by resignations, with two patrolmen currently serving amid continued budget pressures.

Leras Nove 1

Tax Collections Rise in Karnes County Report

Karnes County tax collector Moh Ni Patter reports growing income from the last quarter. The total collections reached 2,005,000 with year to date at 2,450,000, reflecting steady gains despite hardship. Local officials note improved performance across districts and stronger enforcement of delinquent accounts.

Karnes Alighity Sitvordhin

Week-End Showers Aid West Texas County Crops

Weekend showers in Pecos County and surrounding West Texas areas bring significant benefit to the range and ranchlands. Reports indicate lingering cool mornings and scattered showers boosting moisture for pastures and soil conditions, with farmers noting improved viability of crops despite uneven distribution.

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Property protection case at University of Vesna defense council

In a formal action, university officials seek to protect property against presumed threats and unlawful use. The case outlines measures by campus authorities to safeguard assets amid alleged precuniary pressures and internal disputes.

Austin Terns New University of Vesna Tatowsen Xem Am Schol Rxirn Guinrds Etenninus Ulgkity

Boobs and Bias in a Fray Over Water Pressure

A garbled clip mentions a Senator and a partisan dispute as minutes note adjustments to faucets in a shower bath. It hints at family, residence, and home plumbing while the report remains unclear on specifics or outcomes.

Plan Offered to Depositors in Del Rio Bank Failure

Del Rio Texas November 10 Depositors of the closed First National Bank of Del Rio heard a plan presented by National Bank official W A Binelitiy for the Del Rio National Bank in Coke myeropecta. The plan would pay depositors under $200 immediately and those with larger amounts over ten years in installments. About 2160 depositors were affected, with roughly one quarter under $200 and total deposits around $50,000. The bank owed about $410,000 in deposits with loans around $1 million. Depositors with over $200 were asked to sign to accept installments beginning July 1 1942 and November 1 1983. Some depositors favored consolidation. liquidation could take three to five years with all deposits paid in that scenario.

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Diversification Plans Brought to Meet in Texas

Farmers from two counties in Texas plan to shift from cotton to a diversified crop program. In a meeting at Twedletonville, they agreed to plant tomatoes, cantaloupe, and other vegetables after the harvest begins, aiming for a bumper crop through a first experiment.

UAV Texas Farmera

Community notice from late 1920s PTA and club events

Readers are informed of a long list of school and civic club activities. The ThA Mark Tevaty Junior School PTA hosts a meeting with a program on character building and a treat in the cafeteria. Delegates attend a state convention. Numerous local clubs including Daughters of the American Revolution and various women’s, church, and social groups plan meetings, dinners, cantatas, and Christmas events at churches, hotels, and the parish house, with dates in November and December.

Mark Tevaty Jeunior School PT. A Byiday Ee Svhiitied Sarsares Laws Scin Sawtelle Dan D'enry Satlier Valker Tue Ford Tiengan Vanstan Deluck Tre 1 Boscom Watts San Antonio de Bexar Daughters of the American Revolution Toursing Duuchion Sissinn Decatvirw Trainon Alert Jv. Grant Chayler Alate Cantorenes Ac Flouston Myre Farnsworth Herbert Mordon John I. Means J. Thornhill A Th Mvey Cannon May Lightorne Ginavore

Local club meeting amid travel talk and a big dessert

Lee Loring shared a travelogue from a summer trip abroad featuring Scotland and the Gand ra midnighe suig. The program included a color show, yellow dahlias as centerpieces, and decorative cards. Attendees included Mesdames Wolfe and Wolfe presiding, with reports on the Texas Congress of Mothers and related associations. A sedan auditorium party was planned for Friday November 20.

Lee Loring Alain Scotland Jong Able Iin Avi Sella Ennelics Silane Jinhlers Mesdngmica Itor Pietky Wesa Tver Lorike Ursug Maze Tinyz Clara Myre Henry Dirkmann J. J. Mogan Watts Richart Vanderstrattan Mr. Darts Spencer Tibionis Cane Mort Werth Dallas Mordames Powell Tmibyl Roger Wolfe Te Laveil Ryanrie Texas Congress of Mothers Land Crarge Unilman Mise Matrice Fryekborg Violet Toland George Hoffman

Girls' School to Have New Gym

Gainesville News reports a new gym planned for the Girls School located east of Greenme, featuring an oak floor and protective weatherproofing. The project includes upgraded kitchen facilities and revised rooms to improve athletic and recreational spaces for students.

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Publicity Efforts for History Textbooks and Shrine Images

San Antonio and other sites are to receive exhibits and photographs for a history textbook project. Officials including Howell Jones and Hubert BK. Caer seek context material on the Spanish governor’s palace and local missions, requesting citywide publicity and distribution through educational channels.

San Antonio Sim Imiduatka Mente Serlion Wirth Maovee Peabody Kaehside Bean Fiolace Anateria Howell Jones Séerelney

Hitching Rack Erected in Town Sparks Parking Change

In SPIINGDALH Ark on Nov 16 a town mercantile house added a rear tack room for horses and other animals, replacing the old hitching rack as farmers dispose of their stock and seek space for parking.

Spiingdalh Ark

Porcupines Captured North of Canyon in Pest-Wrecks

Report from Fexax November 10 describes porcupines captured eight miles north of Canyon by We Wo Holl John cay the anion highway and Frank Wicks city masshil. Several porcupines were seen in the country during the pest wrecks and have been known on the plains in recent years.

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Vignettes on Victorian Morals and Public Behavior

Fragmented text surveys 19th century attitudes toward manners and virtue. It cites reflections on smoking in public, sobriety, bathing, discretion, and social propriety, noting strict codes for bachelors and decorum in public spaces. The passage hints at historical warnings about behavior and influence on civil society.

Aulane Philadelphia Iliiquetie Smakii

Girls Aspire to Randolph Flying School Interest Grows countrywide

Letters from all parts of the country reach the Randolph Flying School at Medolph field asking about Air Corps training. Lieut James D Gireus curates this correspondence, providing information to inquirers and directing aspiring applicants to suitable schools if they do not meet entry criteria.

Meodelph Irda Jo Fonr Sueenchok Air Corps Nandelph James D. Gireus

Sterling Pardon Request Involving Deputy Convict

Governor Sterling was urged to grant a pardon for deputy sheriff Manuel Aguilar of Hare County, convicted in 1907 and conditionally pardoned in 1913. The plea, raised by Mayer M. Wilson, seeks restoration of citizenship for Aguilar amid ongoing political pressure and attention from Mexican American community leaders.

Austin Sterling Manel Aguilar Hare County Mayer M. B. Wilaou Kslo Soversioc Remr Aguillge Marion

Gap in Highway Opened to Traffic After Repairs

A partially damaged highway section near Concho county reopened to traffic after repairs to the roadway and bridge connections. Limited improvements and payment arrangements are noted, with continued work expected to complete remaining ties and surface upgrades along Highway 4 from Paint Rock toward the river.

Dallinger Concho County Concho Ralinger

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