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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1931
Page
13
A fragment recounts lost mines and buried treasures in the Southwest and a witness named Santos Cartes. He speaks of revolutions in Tamaulipas, hunts, and strange events in a lonesome San Casimiro setting. The tale blends superstition, danger, and frontier history as horsemen, cattle work, and peculiar hogs are described.
A wandering tale recounted by Salome Esparza and others describes a haunted Spanish grant and hidden riches near the Nueces region. Apparitions, eerie sounds, and a peculiar clock mark a century since a treasure went unseen. Salome’s reports from Mexico hint at Macho dinero found via strange signals and visions.
Coronalian of the Queen of the Cours at Plowera felarence Vane Incagh hosted a coronation program at the William Hare Rin elementary school. Leong Elizabeth Jarrell led a dance, a rhythm band performed, and fifth graders sang in chorus as part of the event. Queen's court included Preston Sulitan Loraine Bracks Gilbert Stong Virginia Anderson Junior Tinby Wong Bing Griffin fitter Schmidt William Allen Miriam Oats Mary Lee Covineen Totty Green Lawrence Rapleby Pascual Wearte dine Alliann Sarah Caldwell.
The Tealph Waldormerson junior academy announces the orchestra members under Mra Ger nade Streigter director. Named players include Tamer Tolden J 0 Robinson Bensie Crrson Steve Reolth Willian Johnson Ginda Haze goo Charlotte Adins Harber Rob inson Jamen Tock Margaret Bock Kianie Filla Fulcher Hilmer Eckenr yeth Ollyin Smith Tune Rose Jane geeky Mildren Franca Woite Donald Laredice Hilly Hill George Silla and Bileabyeh Grefford.
Nominees for the Main Avenue pep squad election include Fr Irn Haytn and Dorothy Cartwright for president and co president Helen Frekson and Max ine Thompson with several others vying for secretary and treasurer. Campaigns begin as preparations for the Friday election continue with officers listed and roles outlined.
Twenty new members have been added to Brackenridge High squad at Werel of the Purple Jack eta. Named are Phyllis Pullen Marie Haargrove Melia Janszen Gladys Kinerner Inne P Barrenter Marjorie Takeyer Mary Elizabeth Tuis Pearl Eeina Dorothy Ann flood Myd ration Glad ia Reid Lee Illey Har old Welty Wells Tut Ueasley Ethel Rhannon Dennis Percy Are menin Jones Il Fischer Sucille Laird and Lurille Kelt.
Readable fragments recount a rural mail carrier George T Lewis delivering along Corpus Christi road after the September flood. It notes a county petition and a free employment agency reporting 112 jobs filled that week with many applicants from out of town. Oct 4, 1911 references a long standing weather record and new recruiting for the U S Army with two young men listed as new enlistees.
The American Legion Auxiliary South San Antonio unit 390 will meet October 7 at the hosting house. New committee chairs include historian Mrs Owen Hood, rehabilitation Mrs Henry Langbine, entertainment Mrs George Harrison, and Mrs Robert Jones. Retiring president Mrs J Sheppard received a past president’s pin. Mrs Drembley begins her term as president.
Lois Williams wins Brackridge High sixth period Fingliah tle e¢lasa presidency. Other officers named include Sam Schiietz as vice president Jane Williams secretary Serena Smith treasurer Cyril Fine corresponding secretary Marie Ralteyer reporter Elmer Maney and Elizabeth Tindel sergeants at arms.
Sam Chindo has been elected president of the HI-Y at Bracken Ridge High School with sponsor T. R. Albert announcing the result. Other officers named include Arthur Pugh as vice president and Francis Richter as secretary treasurer, with additional roles filled by A. C. Greenwade et al.
Miss Vinka Moore, dean of girls, at Trackenridge high school, appointed student assistants to work in her office as advisers. They are Ola Ayerson, Cecile Gascoine, Chelstine Carvajal, Elizabeth Anne Metrarr, Lois Vout, Paulina Bonkendorfer, Selma Whessle, Clodys Frank, Tessie Mae Newcomer, Taeille Kot, Marie Tutler, Detty Kleshocker, Bettie Esser, Ethel Vaechall, Frances Téimer, Annette Hucker, Anna Hill, Martha Anderson, Maideo Brennett, Yois Mae Reidner, Mary Toula Wesman, Marilyn Zirc kel, Martha Anderson, Andrey Wrnese, Mary Elizabeth Tolmer, and Margaret Fisher.
Oliver Advisory at Matin Avenue High School elects Ticlon Reese as president. Other officers include Bernice Schumacher as vice president, Fifie Tovist Wallner as secretary and treasurer, Margaret McCarty as ceocter, Toby Adams as cashier, Hortense Adtec as an alatant, and Louise Dacia as reporter.
Fourteen new members were added to the Shakespeare Club at the Main Avenue Inn. Names listed include Sarah Lillis Dugger Marion Longaker Ann Donnell and Laura Dickenson among others. The group welcomes the new members and notes continued club activities.
The fragment recalls a childhood era with longing for school-free days and rough adventures. It evokes memory of a cave, a hike along a loop, and the awkward, tense moments of fitting in as a heavier child. The tone is reflective and personal, centering on early experiences.
Detectives AL Bertman and G Lankford Bourday recovered a $450 medical kit stolen from De Middleton of Delito while the suspect’s car was parked on Blu Street. They also recovered a bundle of laundry stolen from Mrs. Louis Tramper at 150 Car HAN drive and other items from multiple addresses.
P. Lines announce a schedule change with the Lark leaving San Antonio at 10 p.m. instead of 11 p.m. on Sunday. J Monroe, passenger traffic manager, will announce the adjustment. Velview in Daling at 7:25 a.m. holds a hay ride and Highland Park playground dramatic club staged a Bay tide Friday with Corinne Martin directing and chaperoning.
Big greeting scheduled as two hippos from Brownsville arrive from Africa for a formal 4 p.m. Sunday ceremony at Cracker Ridge Park. Officials including RW Morrison Albert Steves Sr TG W Alexander and a San Antonio Public Service Company rep will attend with firemen band performances. The animals, 10 and 36 months old, weigh 5000 and 2200 pounds, respectively, and are expected to boost the zoo’s prestige with outside-year housing and a record-setting exhibit plan.
Somerset high school chapter Future Farmers of America names Carlton Caruthers James and Tenry Minkera as delegates to represent the chapter at the state convention in Dallas on October 24. Ed Rows Mayers, president, appointed Klemeko Munk for the role.
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