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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1931

Page

2

Library association meeting opens in Texas region

The Texas Library Association, meeting in the state’s gulf region, convened Thursday at the city public library and runs through Saturday. Officers were announced, with Mrs. Frances T. Husuppe r of San Antonio president and Miss Lucia Powell of Wichita Falls as vice president, among others. Speakers included Miss Jue te Theson of Houston and Merrill Bishop of Bracie. Welcomes were extended by city officials, with dinners and receptions in the program. The convention features talks such as Behind the Reence With a Book and other library topics, with the agenda highlighting officer elections and library leadership.

Texas Library Assorias Moe City Public Library Jue Te Theson Houston Houston Public Litrary Mise the Simmons Waco Ruth Underwood Pooley Bouston Pearl. McCricken Lenton Terns Arthur R. Curry Bart Worth Raza Cy Anne MM. Walker MM. Walker, President of the City Library Board, and the Rev. Alfred Rabe Dmors Ayres San Antonio Miss Torell Luted Junie Wells San Andira Earle Cipscomb Bouse Mins Ruth Terre Dallas Endagel Tyoek Wace Barin Ue Goree Avetin Charles “Euber Fort Worth Mise ceNoir Diramit Ex- Nevsion Joan Jibrare Tie Lulveraur Quitrsun Austin Powell Mar ‘Osracion Mre. Paoo Plaza Hotel Droucht Library Board Louigiang Elre North Texas State Teachers’ College Afra Harris County Public Library Lucia F. Powell Wichita Falls Kemp Public Library

Library group to elect officers and hold meetings

A field meeting is planned Saturday at the central station to elect officers for library committees including membership recruitment and nominating work. The public library section will convene at 11 am in the main library auditorium, with college and reference sections meeting later. Friday tours to branch libraries are scheduled, with a gathering at 4 pm hosted by Mrs. Drought.

Tho-Reno Fannie M. Witros Yonist Lileson Odorla . Roehn Ades Lalu Stein Chora Clanton Schouler Tyuce Varinus Cretin She Etts Sibrars Curtis Chamber

Jury Selection Under Guard For Negro Suspect Trial

Greensboro dispatch reports troops guarding the Negro suspect as jury selection for the capital crime trial proceeds. Anxious crowds and authorities seek to prevent mob violence after the fatal assault on Vera Leonard, a seven year old girl, by a Guillard County farmer. The case centers on charges of criminal assault, murder, and arson in connection with the attack.

Greensboro N.C Ledes Nrcew Aseshit Courder Arton Vera Leonard Peyrar

Opera Star Files Bankruptcy Plea

Aletha Atwood a Macropolitan Opera performer files for voluntary bankruptcy listing liabilities of 10293 and no assets. She attributes the downturn to stock market losses and names her husband Alberin as the supporting spouse in the Fasten Opera company context.

Opera Star Files NEW Lotr Aletha Atwood Macropolitan Opera Campanr Nar Alrasandro Alberin Fasten Opera Rampans

Klent’s Daughter Sues Over £50,000 Claim in Toledo Trial

A legal filing from Marion Ohio alleges Xan Tritton as father of Elizabeth Ant and seeks £50,000 in a suit against C. A. Klunk. The Toledo trial centers on an answer to the resident’s Thaighy claim and related property issues.

Xan Tritton Ot Klent Warren G. Wardine Elizabeth Ant C. A. Klunk Marion Toledo

Moonald and King Confer at Wartime Summit

Prime Minister Tlamear Mar Teanaiid and King Neeoree chaired a conference with Cabinet to set groundwork for rehabilitation and war preparations. The meeting outlined protectionist policies, economic rebalance, and a stance against British trade measures as Parliament readies for a ceremonial session on November 10.

Tosdon Petts Nalinaal Parciament Steig

Ambiguous libel reading into presidential daughter book

In Toledo Ohio on January 21 a jury heard portions from The Answerer to the President's Daughter in a libel case. Defense attorney William Marsteller defended the author Britton and read passages suggesting no prior disclosure of the affair before publication.

Toledo Ghia Omrre William Marsteller Auit Britton Hentin Taanghir Miselon

Betrothal Told After Plane Crash

New York October 21 A crash involved Alicia Patrescn and a pilot of New York, Stroaks, as the plane went down the engagement was revealed. Miss Patterson and Thorne are engaged and plan to wed this winter. The incident followed by a brief official note in the New York Herald.

Raw York Aien Alicia Patreescn Yestor‘das Westph Stroaks New York Ans Mise Pateson Thorne Brooks Miss Patterson New [York Vaile Neges Ine Fond Medi Patterson

Harlandale teachers feted at campus Tuesday night

Improvised notes describe a teachers’ event at the Harlandale campus Tuesday night with informal mentions of a Mexican dinner and junior high activities. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear names or outcomes.

Harlandale Tehan Ercasure

Boy 12 Faces Term Penalty in Murder Case

A 12 year old boy and a 12 year old girl faced stern penalties as the case unfolded in Superior Court. The jury weighed mental competency and potential life imprisonment after a shooting that led to the death of a local officer. Details describe family quarrels and alleged insanity claims by the defendant, with prosecutors seeking hanging or life imprisonment depending on mental state. Clarence E. Lang, state prison superintendent, stated the convict was among the youngest ever to enter the facility, highlighting the severity of the case.

Asowin Wayk Get Nicewly Jr Deere Hobert Stenes Fry Buvert Clarence E. Lang Etade Walla Watla Walla Watla, Wroh Vison de Vetrold Moyerett Wash Werhert Nicola Will Washington State Noy Beelif Shere Hert

Treaty between United States and Turkey concluded in Ankara

A wartime era style note from ISTANBUL reports a treaty between the United States and Turkey granting most favored nation status in government dealings. The agreement was presented to American authorities in Washington DC, detailing terms for mutual benefit and diplomatic recognition.

Turkey Istanbul United States Durkey

Jesters in Retter Destenrid for Publication Maak Bestenul

Editor notes that writers names will be omitted on request and urges focus on honest work. The piece laments idle workers and those who hijack jobs, accusing some of occupying roles as song men, men, or bank clerks amid a broader critique of employment and societal expectations.

Hoy Shen

Move to Depositors To the Editor in Bank Crisis Call

Ivonovich as banking candidate is urged to cooperate with the depositor committee of the city central bank. The note asks for a list of depositors and invites all readers to send names and addresses to the committee to aid in forming a new bank or holding company. It criticizes past actions and urges unity with the committee and leaders including Bernich Jenlinger and Ano sva War ns. Governor Theodore Roosevelt rejects politics in relief efforts as city and county welfare workers meet with temporary emergency relief administration in New York.

Ivonovich Wisner Detanet City-Centra Aminiy Rene Dinnnet Bernich Jenlinger Anosevela N.Y. Altans N.Y Tinesevelt Thia New York

Radio Hams Get Busy in San Antonio Club

San Antonio Amateur Radio Club members organize a DX clinic as 40 nearby stations, equipped with telegraphy gear, operate under FCC licensure. Officers include president Fitzpatrick and secretary Torrence. Operators connect worldwide via shortwave and CW, handling free messages.

San Antonio San Autout Raiio American Radio Lenong Radio Siman-Parea China

Pawnbroker Law Violation Laid to Defendant

Charges filed in County Court detail a pawnbroker accused of illegal acts. The case lists defendant Morer Tosenman of Commerce Street and alleges failure to provide public notices and complete transaction records, including pawn tickets, in connection with sales. Trial is set for November.

Ine Xo Morer Tosenman Tan Wrest Commerce Pasar Rihs Tdomlzo Itadrigues Tanreo Prestong Catint Cither Rodrigues

Halloween Fun Sneaks Into Cearse Keene’s Deu Lore

Advertisement touts a spooky shopping spree with Halloween novelties for children. It highlights witch costumes, pumpkins, and masks at George Ke Mruggist in a local storefront, promising big thrills for young shoppers.

Niem Cearse Keene Hallowen George Ke Mruggist Sothe Flores

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