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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1931

Page

10

Landmark San Jose Mission Park Suit Goes to Supreme Court

A county land dispute near San Jose Mission involved Stewart who ran a lunch stand on the site bought years ago. The case began with a 1910s tax plan claim and reached the Texas Supreme Court after injunctions and appeals, with county officials contesting possession of the tract.

Teexar Sten Pearce Memorial Park San Jose Miscion Justin of the Peace Court Valleyer Warkdale Ngwinet Jefferson Stearns Allorness Stewart Law Nol Supreme Court of Tesas Bexar D. J. Davis Talbert Ht. B. Minor Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Jndze Minor Stenzel A. G. Trawater Jake Mubiola Bamburzer Harrison

Jury Deadlock Ends Jocelyn Teer Disturbing the Peace Case

A 11 to 1 deadlock in a jury of women halted the Jocelyn Teer disturbance trial. Teer, a red haired film actress, faced charges of disturbing the peace after smashing 18 panes of glass at the home of Van Flogts, editor, during a visit that sparked attempted access to her former husband Luther Reed, a film director, at a gathering.

Linengelgs Jocelyn Teer Todsr Miss Lee Baii van FL. Dohts Iver Mas Luther Eed Aettering

College to Award Hoover Honorary Degree in York Town Event

Washington reports that a prominent college in York Town, Virginia, plans to confer an honorary degree on President Hoover during a ceremonial observance. Meanwhile, the private Mayflower, once a presidential yacht used by Roosevelt Taft Wilson and Coolidge, has been sold after service starting in the Spanish American War.

Hoover Washington, D. C William and Marr United States York+town Washington Det

Big Time Swherland Spring Park Dance Night News

chaotic OCR style listing multiple dances October 17 weekend events at Security Hall 3916 W Commerce St and other venues. references to old time and modern dances, live music by various orchestras, multiple prize notices, and scattered venue names across Texas towns.

Swherland Spring Park Vick Orche Vra Adv Security Hall Commerce St Jazdan Midway Moric Texas Bert Orches A. Genls Geladius Merriann Lou Sires

Fragmented OCR note on legal matters and local concerns

A garbled historical OCR entry mentions a citizen and court issues, with references to audits, investigations, and courthouse operations. It hints at legal notices or civic topics but remains unclear and fragmentary in content and names.

L A Bus Drivers Defended by Public Letter

A San Antonio reader defends Los Angeles bus drivers at length, praising their courtesy and safety. The writer urges better driver licensing and physical exams to reduce accidents, and notes frequent bus service issues but commends careful driving by Cincinnati drivers during an extended visit.

San Antonio Cincinnati Veeas

Bus Stop Light Plea From Editor Letter

A visitor writes from October V1 about bus stop lights being useless on vehicles and causing confusion. The writer argues slow signs are ignored due to ignorance of traffic rules and poor street design in San Antonio. The letter urges safer driving around slow signs and better public awareness.

Unies Uere Sloy Holts San Antonio Leslie

Arrogant Capone Puff Pieces as Government Probes Rise

A jagged impromptu profile circles Alf Capone, noting his lavish Levington hotel setup and secretary entourage while authorities press income tax charges. The piece hints at public unease, police fear, and a broader cultural fascination with the gangster amid wartime shortages and postwar politics.

Paris Woman Enters U.S. Law School at Syracuse

A Parisian woman, Mile. De Visne, known in Paris as Mlle. Mataverite De Visne, is studying at Syracuse University Law School. The report notes her ties to a Parisian business figure and mentions a renewal of a prior inquiry upon arrival.

Paris U.S Syracuse University Mill Mataverite de. Visme Mile de Visne

Memphis Exposition Plans Anniversary Discovery Celebration

Memphis exposition officials plan a major event to recall a four hundredth anniversary of a river discovery by a 16th century explorer. The program includes a commission and a series of ceremonies, aiming to raise funds totaling about 2 million dollars for the project.

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Man Takes Wife Returns to Jail in Odd Court Note

In VanColvar Wasl on October 17 a brief wedding occurred between Arihire Shoote and Mariel Shallmayer. A week after sentencing the bridegroom, Mrs. Jean Shaw, justice of the peace, officiated. Shote returned to jail to complete his sentence of 200 dollars per year for aiding a crime.

Vancolvar Wasl Jean Shaw Justice of the Power Arihire Shoote Mariel Shallmayer Shote

Texas to Continue Beauty Pageant in Galveston

Citizens vow to make the International Beauty Pageant a permanent event despite cost and potential financial loss. The Life Stoular Directory lists lodging and rooms. Galveston stores offer accommodations and a Peply Wiggly Store promotes access.

Texas Galveston Life Helles, Rooms AipAr Mons I Aya

Sunflower stalk claim sparks local wonder fielding tall blooms

Daniel Cameron, a farmer, claims a record-breaking sunflower stalk with ninety blooms. He believes the stalk bears more blooms than any recent local stalk, eyeing weekend meteorology and markets. Classifieds note further details and related items.

N.Y Daniel Cameron

Marble in Egg Replaces York in Local Sketch

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a small local scene with Marble in Egg replacing York and a person named Mera or John Kothacki in a casual setting. The text contains garbled phrases about aiding funds and city growth with references to business and classifieds.

York Hillsborough Cpez Betyhouse Mera John Kothacki

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