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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1931

Page

8

Noisy thief breaks in then escapes in district alarum

An awkward prowler roused by a window slam alarmed residents on Tuesday night near Lake 12 bis heels. The thief fled as lights were not investigated. A separate report states Mrs Lillie Care, 250 Ground street, found money hidden and was aided by a neighbor during the incident.

W. le Polland Quivey Sticer Fashcn Lillie Care Gound Street Nun Coffee Arte Aleman

Six Arrested in Oklahoma Counterfeiting Ring Raid

Oklahoma City police and officers from Mei and Shawnee captured six men on charges of counterfeiting in what investigators called one of the state's largest rings. The raid followed a months long probe and yielded evidence of widespread fake currency production.

Oklahoma City Okla Kere Oda Oklahome

Soldier Injured in Fort Collision Near Buchanan

A Second Sie gal soldier from Fort Same Mauston sustained injuries in a collision on Van Xess silver street and was rushed to the local hospital for treatment. Police report thefts of valuables including magazines and a wristwatch from a residence on Hoy street, with suspects tied to repeated burglaries in the area.

Buchanan Siegal Fort Same Mauston van Xess Silver Bese Hospital Umine

Voice with smile wins jest at central switchboard

An operator recalls how she maintains a pleasant voice and courtesy at the big central switchboard. She credits Najol for keeping her in top condition, preventing headaches and fatigue, and aiding in toxin removal. Najol is described as a natural non medicine product, safe under any conditions, and sold in sealed bottles by Nujol Laboratories.

Nujol Laboratories Park Ave New York

Central Bank Probe Deepens as Depositors Learn Fate

Depositors from City Central Bank face slim recovery as voluntary inquiry reveals insolvency and mismanaged affairs. Shaw and state officials miss meeting. Dickson urges action to recover losses, while Kayton and others push for criminal angle and accountability. Directors express willingness to cooperate despite absence of key figures.

Oking Depirenye Kayton Shaw Baylor Tie Uin Hank’e Ial Wat Company Ara Ite Bern Dickson Ov Depositors Committee Depositors’ Committee Tate Bank Department James Shaw J.B. Mitchell Austin Munday T Dickson

Student Killed in Thrill Ride Near Tarbbock Texas

A Texas technological college event turned tragic when an automobile on a thrill ride near Tarbbock crashed, killing 17 year old Donnie Nell Gordon of Terns and injuring three others. Investigators and a grand jury are examining the incident and related bank liquidation discussions surfaced during the period.

Lubbock Tyger Texas Technological College Ste Tarbbock Iss Donnie Nell Gordon Martin 4S Dubback

City Money Draws Interest Amid Bank Closure

Mayor M Chambers stated the city placed deposits with the closed City Central Bank and Trust, earning 3 percent interest on funds but facing uncertainties about recovery. The city carries $507,000 on deposit and a $150,000 note owed to the bank, to be paid automatically, as officials pursue protection of public funds.

City Money M. Chambers City Central Bank Nd Trust Company Hong Eire Berwent Tex Frank Ionid Tigedny Ishick

Wilbarger Plans Golden Jubilee Starting Out

WISTON OCT 20 Plans have been completed for Wilbarger county golden jubilee events. Old Trail association members assemble for the celebration with J Frick Dobie of Austin delivering a dedicating address at 2 PM and George Vauniere of Sap Ananio to review the trail drivers.

Wiston Teras Wilbarger Commis Vonor Old Trail Association Janz Toan Teed J. Frick Dobie Austin George Vauniere Sap

Plan Cropping System for Range Texas Farmers

A special committee appointed this week will draft a cropping system to comply with the conservation reduction law. Seven farmers and directors from the Chamber of Commerce have been chosen from nearby rural districts to develop tentative plans. Farmers will vote on final approval at a later meeting.

Frederick ‘Terrell Cham Tezas Corion Secrn Juinge Chamber of Commerce

Young Texas deputy sheriff candidate faces pickpocket incident

A Henderson County man seeking the sheriff's office in 1932 contemplates the impact of being pickpocketed while visiting Ynoza, Mexico. If elected he would be the youngest Texas sheriff and is described as of giant stature, a detail likely to shape local voters' views.

Andeary Henderson County Ynoza Mexico Texas

Calles Assists in Daughter's Wedding at CLTS

Elias Calles plans a quiet wedding for his 11 year old daughter Artemen with Joseph Jordan Biller. The ceremony is set for 8 o clock with attendees including family from York and nearby towns.

Calles Elias Calles Rish Artemen Joseph Jordan Biller York

Allan Hoover Begins First Job at Local Bank

Allan Hoover starts work as a clerk at a Los Angeles bank, marking his first job. The article notes his family ties and the accidental misspellings in the original text but confirms his entry into banking under the Hoover name.

Allan Hoover Bank Cag Los Angeles Tos Angeles Allan Ureover U Dent Hoovers Accond Gan

Arrest Suspect in Hold-up Attack in Texas

A suspect was arrested in DALDAS Texas following a hold-up and attack on a 21 year old girl. The assailants fled after the crime as police pursued inquiries and organized a manhunt overnight.

Daldas Texas INS Dallan Todas

Richard Dix to Wed in December

Richard Dix plans marriage in December to a daughter of a wealthy retired wholesale grocer on Fraueigen. Engagement revealed in Prague Czechoslovakia while a son named Michael of Romania expresses dream to become a pilot after a ride over Bucharest.

Richard Dix Fraueigen Marrie Brasuncenont

Optimists Plan Week Celebration at Noon Meeting

The San Antonio Optimist club plans Optimist International week activities at its regular Wednesday noon meeting at the St Anthony hotel. Cirdo Barnes and Grace Mary Wilson are set to entertain as the club discusses future investments and growth plans for the coming years.

San Antonio Optimist Lub Ee St. Anthony Hotel Algo Cirdo Barnes Atice Mary Wilson

Man recovering from snake bite on Quintana red Monday

Jon Volney, 42, of South San Antonio, was bitten by a rattlesnake on McClurs farm eight miles from the city on Quintana red Monday afternoon. He was pronounced out of danger at Robert BR Green Hospital after received first aid and transport to the hospital.

Jon Volney South San Antonio McClurs Quintana Robert BR. Green Hospital Disa Versons

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