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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
11
Admiral Frank A. Schetch Gill is poised to become commander in chief of the Navy’s battle fleet, succeeding Admiral Dehy V. Chase as the fleet’s new leader. The announcement comes as San Pedro, California hosts the transition with official ceremonies expected tomorrow.
Earth shocks struck the island of Bubran Judas near Athens causing many houses to collapse. Two people were reported dead as rescue teams surveyed the wreckage and searched for survivors.
A social event featured Mesdames WH. 0, Auain Jay Mc Kanna, Rex Waterwool, Ny J. Harding, G. C. Johnston as guests and the host, with about fifty guests arriving from Dallas. Mrs. Garry Urrutia entertained a bridge party, prizes awarded to Thurston Smith and others, and a marriage announcement for Nona Jean and James Lee Huth was noted along with preparations for travel to New York and home in San Antonio. The report also mentions plans for future gatherings and club meetings in South Pasadena and Park Central hotel events in New York.
A German doctor’s remedy called Adlerika is advertised as a quick cure for sleeping difficulties and stomach pressure affecting the heart. The promotion touts a single dose that allegedly cleanses the system, mentions bowel action, headaches, and fatigue, and offers free samples by mail with a dubious address.
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