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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1931

Page

13

Laurel's Dance Ends Dramatically at Deserted Farm Party

Laurel Quke, a 16 year old girl, attends a party at a deserted farm house after inviting a friend. She escapes a wild gathering by speeding along the highway to a safer location, planning another party where Bruce Torrey is to appear, while an attempt to locate a missing entertainer unfolds.

Laurel Quke Cindy Oper Sarleri Jaded Fouuewan Gay Laurel Sondshr Beromnes Warranger Wruce Torrey Bruce Taure

Laurel Tango Rocks Country Club as Diaz-sulo Dazzles Crowd

Laurel dances a largely improvised tango with Diaz-sulo before a packed country club audience. The performance, heightened by rapid spins and eye contact, draws wild applause and encore demands as Connie and others observe from the wings. Megs Jaurel earns praise while Dina’s gaze lingers on Connie.

Laurel Diaz Country Club Tom Jore Evershouts Tina Connie Silk Jue Droin Couttrtaina Samy de Love Neadrel Dina Megs Jaurel Bewice-Luh Jies Taurel

Merit Badge Awards Made at Monthly Boy Scout Court

The Boy Scout monthly court of honor at Urontwiy headquarters Monday night awarded merit badges to Andhiuy Giurell Hebert Deegaw Igeol Simms and others. Eagle cards went to Alex Maverico Museoll Gott bronze to Robert Moody and George Cotter, golf palms to Warren Cain and T M Haynes. Life badges were given to Charles O May Je Glen Mandell Bob Merendow and Tiny Watson. Eleven first class and 26 second class badges were presented by Alsolph Gyogsd with more medals to follow.

Merit Batges Snout Anwards Boy Scout Urontwiy Artie Tian Wylie C. Johnsin Engie Andhiuy Giurell George Cotter Warren Cain T. M.haynes Jack Chapman Charles O. May Je Glen Mandell Bob Merendow Eid Tiny Watson Anthony van Tuyl Kerlon Santee Jol, Fenser Morris Woblemann Melvin Silizman William Welsinger William Cassin Tareick Brennan Pilly Ln Wiliam Oglesby Charles Paul Moore Warold King Verker King Ernestrange Lorard Schramm William Under George Sorrella George Nedenmiller Willem Terry aAslolph Gyogsd Te Taek Chapmatnanistant Reontraster Droop i

Warning Issued Against Orphans Home Solicitors

Residents of San Antonio and nearby towns are warned not to donate to solicitors posing as agents for the Protestant Orphan's Home. Reports say a woman attempted to collect funds for an event slated to be held next Saturday. Officials urge the public to avoid such solicitation.

San Antonio

Audition Finals Set for Saturday in Texan District

Finalists Brad Zalmonsig and Charlea A Worbes led the clir vathin Saturday and will meet again in the finals. Miss Audin Guad and Miss Rose Senneated also advance to finals. Winners go to Dallas in November to face district rivals, then to New York City for national finals.

Atwater Kent Auition Atation Woal Brad Zalmonsig Charlea A Worbes Audin Guad Rose Senne Ated Dallas Istrick Pinnera

San Antonio Films Show Early Disease Signs at Hospital

Dr. Dudley Jackson supervised a screening at Nix Hospital Tuesday noon in San Antonio. The film documented development of a mystery disease and its early symptoms. Physicians viewed the clips and discussed clinical tables and detection methods.

Dudley Jackson San Antonio Mathon Nix

35 Enrolled in New Legion Post

The newly chartered San Antonio post No. 1H of the American Legion shows rapid growth with about 85 paid up members enrolled. A membership committee chair was elected to screen eligibility as organizers plan to set criteria around November 15. Another meeting is scheduled for next Monday night at the St. Anthony hotel.

San Antonio American Legion Tugaday St Anthony Dark Corropt Washburn Rail St. Anthony, Washburn Seid

Fire station toy repair drive brightens Christmas cheer

Amid hammers and paint brushes volunteers at the city fire station No. 2 mobilize to repair and deliver toys for underprivileged children. Women Aid and Glidden Paint Company fund and paint repairs while volunteers collect discarded toys for local kids at Christmas. Aimed to bring joy to many youths despite the Depression.

Yonga Christus San Antoninus Sarran Glidden Paint Company

Bertha Brings Home One-act Play for Optimists Club

The San Antonio Optimist club will host a noon Wednesday one act play titled Bertha Brings Home at the Vine in the St. Anthony hotel. Cast includes Kathrine Ladde Adolph Biegert Belen Neivhart Omar Lon Harrington Walter Stroud and Marion Tarry. S. TE. McCreless presides with Virginia McGreepless and Elyde Karacs speaking on Triumphous Optimism.

Bertha Bhy Bacall San Antonio Clemens

Board to Inspect Negro School Site Proposals

The board will visit proposed sites for a 150000 Negro junior senior school Tuesday after noon. Members will assemble at the wannd alliers sta gu om and conduct inspections of all locations to determine suitability.

Board of Pliention Moan Alliers Anit Flercii

Houston Elected to Congress in 1823 and Departed for Washington

In 1823, Houston won election to Congress and traveled to Washington to begin his term. The move marked the start of his Federal service, with responsibilities in shaping early national policy and representing his constituency.

Houston Congress Washington

A Vaquero of the Bris Country and Pecos Trails

The article narrates the Pecos region’s harsh landscape and pioneer trails. It recounts river crossings such as Horsehead and Port Tavenster, notes wagon trains crossing the Chisholm and Santa Fe routes, and mentions silver shipments to San Antonio. It highlights isolated settlements, harsh climates, and historical figures tied to the Pecos frontier, ending with a tease of continued continuation on the next page.

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Train Crash Kills Post Exchange Manager at Crossing

Simon Talis, 22, manager of the Post Exchange illng station at Tan dolph ginid, was killed when his automobile collided with a MR and T passenger train at the Waltzen trend crossing Inte Mandus. Police report says the motorist failed to see the approaching train and drove onto the tracks. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Simon Talis Post Exchange Tan Polio

Lions Club to Hear Rabbi Dubin Speaker and Guests

The Lions Club will host Rabbi Mbeobany Tullo as speaker and guest of honor at noon. Also on the program are pianist Yankee Railto and singer Moneoe Binion KSA, with arrival details noted for the Plaza hte location.

Lions Club Rabbi Dubin Mbeobany Tullo Hoyer Weines Ny Linns Clude Plaza Hte Rely Yankee Railto! Binion Ksa Nort Moneoe

Mercy Hospital Ship Returns to Shreveport After Mission

An ambulance plane piloted by Master Sergeant Peter Biessot departed on Tuesday morning from Kelly Field to Shreveport Louisiana to retrieve the body of Captain Harold L. Clark for emergency operation at Mercy Hospital. Captain Clark served with the air corps in Randolph Field and Yorkstate, now in Shreveport for the mission. The Woman's Benefit Association Review No 75 announces a party Tuesday evening at the Catholic Women's hall.

Kelly Field Peter Biessot Shrevrport Lomianau Harold L. Clark W. Thal Hongo Panty the Woman's Benefit Association The Catholic Women’s Holt

Unclear political dispute cited by Will Rogers in 1928 letter

The fragment outlines a dispute involving Calvn Reverly Ills of New York sponsoring six state bills for reforestation. Al Smith is accused of imprudence and the text notes tension within a single political party. The letter references Washington and the departure of “Wril Laval,” with Rogers signing as WILL ROGERS.

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Mayor silent on report of prior sale of bonds unearthed

Report that the 2450,000 municipal improvement bond issue approved last Friday by Attorney General Allred had been sold 60 weeks ago drew no comment from Mayor G. Chambers. City officials discussed bid timing and private sale options while promising no litigation. Construction plans include a Robert J. Green hospital children's ward at about 150,000 and an Old Devil Drive monument. about 1500 men expected to work on city projects as bids proceed through November.

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Air Band to Give Farewell Concert

Air Band plans a farewell concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Kelly field handat and at a op. m. The announcement states the band will perform a fast concert in Ranitalihy Tevl, with officers Witlism and Wyre leading the ensemble.

Air Corpe ‘Training Center Sneewell Canpork Kelly Felt Op. m. Teesday Worrane Ranitalihy Tevl

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