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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1931
Page
13
Fauchon rooms and late night schemes unfold as Mrs Carstairs stabilizes jewel stash. Collin urges discussion with his mother while Fauchon and guests drift toward sleep, secrets looming and plans to act after tomorrow.
A railroad worker sues for 30000 dollars claiming negligence after a handcar accident on April 1, 1920, injuring back spine and hips. The incident involved Teans and New Orleans Railroad Co employees on a handcar with a motor. The case, heard in Judge Wy Avilers court in the Thirty-seventh district.
Three members of a family and five others were injured in a collision on a city road at night. Injured include Mary Navarro 12, and Sofia Navarro 4 of 1616 Durange, plus further victims 22 year old Mours Gurepera of Tod Santh Smith Street and 22 year old Too Mobicdo of 3000 Clithan Hut Street. A motorcyclist Jenny Miodvigaer 21 of 869 South Larcho Street also injured. A hospital report noted several taken to Kofart B. Green hospital for treatment.
A damaged entry notes 2812 bales of cotton gin in Bexar County with a prior tally of similar figures, dated to September 4, 1937, referencing Pridgen as an agent and indicating a comparison with earlier month counts. The text is garbled but centers on cotton bale tonnage and county gin records.
A cross country flight from Brooks Field began Tuesday morning with twenty planes, all manned by Hale Teleplayers. The group departed in Abilene and Linens, with overnight rest planned near Mesquite and arriving by Wednesday. Command remains with GC Wise, bar 54 in control of the mission.
A.M. Club issue notes its condolence to the family of Mrs Motherspaw on Friday evening. The club expresses sympathy and honors her memory, acknowledging her role in the community and the club’s esteem for her family.
Police report a jewel theft with about 1200 dollars in gems and clothing stolen from a home on West Chow drive. Officials note two hot water machines missing and a broken item at 8 West Ashby place, with several local witnesses and addresses listed in the disrupted notice.
Willie Tew Wests of Florida is reported dead from a self-inflicted gunshot. The coroner’s inquest, led by Justice John R. Shook, found suicide as the cause after testimony from the widow and witnesses who said he had been ill for about a week and was seen with a pistol.
Brig. Gen. Charles Danforth, commanding at Handolph field, will arrange maneuvers to honor the Tee Manufacturers pasocini at a convention in November. Porter Whitey, manager of the final, announced this after a conference with General Van forth.
An anonymous report notes Viola Nethrour, a girl evangelist, speaking at a Phoenix tent gathering near Flores and Glenn streets. Announcements credit Bustre and Rabe Smith with leading party members. Anthenr is listed as pastor.
Special issue of stamps commemorating the Washington centennial will be mailed January 2. Acting Postmaster J W Kalter says the stamps feature envelopes and a keynote design for next year.
William Goble, age 38, of Pearsall, missing after attending a park club gathering in Concepcion Park Mandas. Police, firemen, and volunteers searched the river and surrounding areas, guided by his son NK Cable, with authorities stating he was en route to Pearsall from San Antonio when last seen.
The Kelly Field Band under director William J. Hershenaw will give a concert at the Kelly Field bandstand Tuesday night. Seven numbers will be honed on the program for the visiting center fund, and the event is open to the public, beginning at 3 p.m.
Theodore Hiniuank will appear at the Pineau hotel Wednesday noon for a Lions Club meeting. Miss Thuth Lowell violinist and Mika Auinis Alpe pianist will entertain.
Edward McQnay of Elmendorf seeks to ride from Brownsville to New York using two goats to beat competing incomes. He aims to carry the chamber’s banner and awaits a $10 nonce before departure. Porter A. Whales, chamber manager, urged action but words defined delay amid uncertainty.
Consul General Edwards Hernandes Ghararo hosted a banquet at the Gunter Hotel for the Mexican envoy and San Antonio officials. A Guadalajara orchestra performed as Chhzaro spoke briefly of his desire to better know the people of San Antonio.
Members of the Wie Naw Antonia Chris thon Endeavor union attended a national convention field at San Bron tisco and met at KT Paso. The repeaters Monky night joined a focal union meeting at the Alamo Parabyterian elimeh with Mine Gleo kiholile Val rhe sone service conducted by Mix Mary Thickern ety and George Cal) in charge of the program.
Federal suits filed seek padlocking three houses in Kennedy area. Judge detains property owners as federal prosecutors pursue liquor law violations and related injunctions. Names include Jon Krainierz and Nicolas Rovlriguez, with documents filed in Kennedy court.
The Parents Council plans to install new officers at 8 o clock in the Park Recreation Building near Ark Cote missioner Taco Rulula. Retiring president Mrs Ry Fe Hatrlacks will present a work report. Slated officers include F. Wisher president, Mrs Robert Planners. Mra A J McGowan and Mrs Fred Lau vice presidents. Mrs Reingte Jharcourt secretary. Julia Johnson treasurer. Rollie Moore publicity chairman.
The postoffice department gears up for the Christmas season. Blurred details note readiness for the rush with the municipal auditorman rental for a cubstation opening December 4 and trucks in service, while Army vehicles will not be used this year.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a local police inquiry in County Cork Ireland about the whereabouts of Francis Gardiner. Names and places are garbled with references to Mrs Jesse McBride Oliven Plunkett Serros and terms like Irish Free State. The text is incomplete and unclear.
Educator Herff P T A plans a meeting to address school matters with attendance expected from Miga DaTtetle Thomaa and other civic figures. Officials will discuss education goals and community concerns at the school.
A motion to relieve unemployment was supported by San Antonio's Ministerial Alliance and adopted unanimously after being referred to the steering committee. The Lev. Ealyne Wubbard chaired the meeting and committee lists include Tol RK Beery secretary and several members in public morale charter and program groups.
A local wholesaler announces the purchase of an El Paso firm from A H frank San An on ia dis good2 wholesaler. The El Paso dry goods firm has annual business around $2.0 million. The move is effective immediately with company officials stating changes will be made at once.
Waverly Iolly Calif reports Sister ee McPherson sent an emissary to announce a special musical play based on the Bible with words by Moses and music by McPherson. The piece mentions a march and parade with few entries from Brisco, and a note about aging and vitality connected to Mas gate and My Wennedy.
Catalina Ochor will be crowned queen of the Fiesta del Divasaci at the Immaculate Heart Mary school auditorium. Consul General Lerón de Chobaro will crown Nene Capistena Garza and Jesus Frasen will preside as master of ceremonies. The royal court includes Gilbert Cunt as chamberlain and Mails of Nonor as maids in attendance, with Consuelo Toria as coral minerss. Various club representatives and the Woodmen of the World will escort the royal party, and the St Aloysina orchestra will perform during the coronation. The event is guided by La Union Americana and Guadalupe Baez.
City detectives reported footprints of a barefoot intruder at the residence of J. Hester on a Monday night. An entry was gained by raising a window and propping it with a stick while the family slept, with a flashlight found near Mrs. Hester. Detectives Jon Rulimke and G. A. Williamson identified the suspect as a barefoot intruder.
Officers Huaimert elected president and Oran M Maltberger as vice president with Ben J Studer serving as secretary and treasurer. The votes were cast during the annual Medina picnic week. Retiring officers TE Terrick and M W Eisen were replaced as president and treasurer respectively.
City health officer Dr W A King announced completion of a two campaign against diphtheria aimed at preschool children. Immunization totals were not recorded but officials believe the effort marked a significant step for public health.
Bexar County clerk personnel report a brief absence by chief clerk Renye and brief meeting with Scheel and Beane as duties resume. The note mentions Met Beane and notes about workload during the clerk’s absence.
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