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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1931

Page

16

Attys To Resume Cross Examination In Rate Case

Witnesses for the Dronthsrestern Tell Telephone company will be examined Monday as Bruce Teagarden, attorney for the city, resumes cross examination of HON Widen and ninth witness placed on the stand. Several witnesses have testified and will be recalled to test the station testation operation and toll exchange service relation. The company hopes to finish its side next week with no anticipated delays. The hearing opened last Monday before Judge Dibrell in chancery. The first hearing was held in 1928 and later sent back to the master after a favorable report for the state.

Dronthsrestern Tell Telephone Company Bruce Teagarden Ity Hon Widen Segral Malem Dibrell Sigvin Rpceial

Brackenridge Glee Club Elects New Leaders

Evelyn Brown elected president of the Brackenridge Glee Club. Other officers include Walter Warfield as vice president, Mary Dalton secretary, Margaret Vance treasurer, Edmond Galyac reporter, and Nolan Froehner ser geant at arms.

Brackenridge Glee ‘Club Evelyn Brown Shy Glee Club Bratt Jes Bie Elisauvine Johnson Walter Warfield Vica Mary Dalton Margaret Vance Edmond Galyac Nolan Froehner

Wootton to Preach at San Jose Church

Preaching services at the San Jose Baptist church Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. W. B. T Wostton, former pastor of the church. The Rev. B. G. Holloway, pastor, sent presence in Crests City, conducting revival services for the First Baptist church. A buyer's market exists in real estate at the present time, giving the purchaser the best of the deal. See Light Classified Real Estate ad.

San Jose Baptist Church W. B. T Wostton B. G. Holloway Crests City First Baptist Church

Melcher Rites Held for Kathinks Bielcher at 104 West Summit

Funeral services for Kathinks Bielcher 64 died Friday to be held at the home 104 West Summit avenue at 3:30 p m Thea Strong officiating She was a native of New Braunfels and lifelong resident member of the Government Lutheran church Survived by husband Ea F Melcher two sons Max and Gilbert two daughters Mrs Frank Birlds and Miss Olga Melcher three brothers August and Herann Offer of San Antonio Charles Offer of Listerdale one sister Mrs H R Gravis and one grandson Gilbert Moreher Jr Active pallbearers listed with several local names

Sra Kathinks Bielcher West Summit Avenue Thea Strong Melcher New Braunfels Lutheran Church Ea F, Melcher Max Gilbert

Brackenridge Debating Society Hears Addresses at Meeting

At Brackenridge High School the Brackenridge Debating Society held a Friday meeting after a luncheon. Arthur Higgins spoke on Presidential Campaigning. Hugh Reveley and Joseph W. Neal addressed the gathering, with George Rabbowics and Robert Francis slated as speakers for the next meeting.

Brackenridge Debating Society Brackenridge High School Arthur Higgins Hugh Reveley Joseph W. Neal George Rabbowics Robert Francis

Officer Assigned to Medical Duty at Fort Sam Fenston

First Lieutenant Clement F. St John of the medical corps reports for duty at Fort Sam Fenston and is assigned to the Second Medical Regiment.

Clement F. St John Medical Corps Fort Sam Fenston

B Y P U Vesper Services Scheduled at Aner 26 G Av

The B Y P U group will hold vesper services at Aner 26 G Avenue at 9 30 p m Sunday conducted by Opportunity I from the First Baptist Church.

B.Y.P.U First Baptist Church

Open Forum letters from the San Antonio Light readers

The Open Forum letters publish reader opinions signed or requested for anonymity. Contributors discuss Texas history Mexican town identity, Archbishop Crossaerts birth control lecture by Margaret Sanger, and the issue of teaching Mexican children English in separate schools.

San Antonio Texas D. Dillon Bultar Crossaerts Margaret Sanger

Mexican Nurse's Kindness Praised

A letter to the editor praises a Mexican nurse for the care of Wesley Welsh, an Oblahores boy stung by red ants and temporarily blinded, treated at a Mexican hospital at the request of Miss Bessie Goneniez. The writer defends Mexican people and urges tolerance, invoking the Golden Rule and shared humanity.

Wesley Welsh Blue Cross Bessie Goneniez Jean Morse Haymond McDonald

Mexicans Defended in Education Debate

A reader letter argues against claims that Mexican children lag in schooling, noting bilingual learning and family needs. The writer questions the validity of a new teacher evaluation questionnaire, questioning its purpose and feasibility within the current school system.

Tolerant Attitude Toward Mexicans Debate

A San Antonio reader argues for tolerance toward Mexicans, praising Mexican traits like generosity and loyalty while criticizing racial bans on Mexican children in schools, warning against discriminatory policy echoing colonial eras and birthright disputes.

San Antonio

White Caddies Advertised for New Golf Course Jobs

A San Antonio taxpayer complains of a rumor that Murray Brooks is advertising for caddies at the new Southhalldr golf course. He notes many white boys seek the positions and emphasizes his own son near the course, urging fair job access.

San Antonio Murray Brooks Nexro Boys

Feels Mexicans Get Their Rights Time Discussion

A column notes that Mexican school children have sparked heated argument as parents press for rights and privileges. It argues that children attend same schools with same teachers and special sections only if they cannot speak English, questioning further demands.

Wiletam Plabiptn

School Critic's Letter Answered in Local Debate

A reader signs as G. Gonzales criticizing a segregation proposal and questioning teachers' roles. The letter argues teachers should teach reading writing arithmetic and English, not simply language, and defends native language instruction amid school policy debates.

eOstGr Lee Lirde Nome G. Gonzales Bfr Torter H.C. Turner Lornigners

Married Women Teachers Debate and Labor Hours

A reader argues that married women should not be excluded from teaching and criticizes the school board for recent controversy. Proposes a law prohibiting hiring married women outside their families unless needed, and limits work hours to eight per day or five and a half per week. Mentions veterans, Captain Smith, Henderson, Hoover, and a sentiment of cautious policy.

Co Tha Celidol Board Ade Banu Wiman Moss Captain Smith Henderson Rotary Melvin Hoover

Public School Rights and Mexican Animosity Spar Over Language

Editor Porter denounces teachers teaching English only to Mexican children while arguing schools should serve all. He questions public schools fore CAPAEL CAVAZOR and urges fair treatment of Mexican residents. Local San Antonio factions clash, aiming to preserve goodwill yet fuel tension.

Porter Aaya Tate Enghiah

Noise case at Law No 1 targets carousel nuisance

The County Court at Law No 1 heard a nuisance charge against Erma Abadal, 20, and Leo, 116 Enat Nore Street, for operating a carousel and ride that produced “great noise” harming residents in the Olins Dark vicinity.

Law Erma Abadal Leo Enat Nore Ee Street Olinos

R B Green Pupils Entertain P T A

Students from Robert I Green Elementary School presented a program for the Parent Teacher Association. Nora SAECRACA led fifth grade class, with Joha Walla reading, Rachel Mathis on piano, and Bernice Gascoine dancing to accordian music. Elma Neal and Mrs Jessa Beitel spoke.

Atta Nora Saecraca Robert I Green Joha ‘Walla Rachel Mathis Bernica Gascoine Elma Neal Jessa Beitel San Antonio Pine

Legion Action at Detroit Leads to Harsh Reprimand

Reports from the American Legion convention in Detroit describe sharp criticism of veteran leaders after controversial remarks about beer and wartime relief. The piece urges accountability and suggests drastic measures for the organization and its veterans programs.

Legion Detroit American Legion Germany

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