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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
5
Classified notice promotes a new face form and skin products aimed at women. Claims no irritation and lasting beauty with a youthful look. Presents the ad as part of light classifieds, urging readers to see offerings now in a buyer's market.
PORT ARTHUR Sept 17 members of the Southeast Texas Jap lint association faced an uproar as the forty fifth annual convention neared closure. Rev A O Manwell of Beaumont denounced Wall Street financiers and urged leaders to resist economic polices.
Thieves struck Thursday across several locales including Walthall Music at 222 West Commerce street where a mandolin vanished. A wire relay from W. B. Rutherford at 48 Hast Commerce street appeared in a pawn shop shortly after. Mrs A Robinson of Austin lost a purse with ten dollars at a theater. Razor blades disappeared from Hangler Cizat at 1 Broad way. Neighbors reported thieves attempting to remove fixtures from a house on Simpson street before fleeing.
In Mexico City on September 1 1917 the immigration department started collecting a tax of 20 pesos from each foreign resident. Those residing with local proof of right will be deported if unable to comply. The levy amounts to about seven and a half dollars per person.
Fragmented notes reveal a meeting at an unnamed Gun ter hotel about a loan fund for a student center. Mentions a 72,7m boat builder named Wanzieger planning a 21 seat sail venture across the Atlantic and reference to masters papers for ship classes.
Wartime instruction will open at the army post for enlisted men, offering primary and advanced courses in literacy, typing, stenography, civics, economics, and more. Led by Lt R M Edmondson and Sgt Monroe Vlensant with multiple specialty schools under Majors Houston and De Vere, unit commanders are to assign men and ensure attendance.
A crowd of farmers gathered before McCulloch County commissioners in the district courtroom to protest the potential discontinuation of the county agent and the county home demonstration agent. The meeting focused on a financial plan to sustain these services amid a county deficit, with commissioners signaling possible staff reductions starting January 1.
Grand Rapids report says Mrs Oliver Touls Pasquetts is at her parents home and in serious condition with no hope for her husband Parker D. Cromer, the lost trans Atlantic fliers. She suffered a nervous collapse and is told the wreckage of the place used by Pacanette and Cramer has been found.
United Press reporter F. McLangzuin covers San Patricio gin production in September 1930. Observed bale counts include 641 bales in August, 4146 bales in mid September, and 4205 bales for earlier season totals.Figures reflect ginning activity and annual crop yields in the era.
Mexico City reports official circles decry an attack on automobiles around Americans in Juarez on Tuesday during Independence Day celebrations. The wording reflects anti American sentiment and regret over the incident.
London September 17 Gandh i demands the British government present concrete proposals for the future of India at the round table conference to discuss. He previously called for complete political independence and warned the conference risks becoming a debating society if no substantive action is offered. He urged those in authority to consider a clear plan rather than waste the men who have left their posts and homes.
Dr William A. Paden a prominent Presbyterian leader and author of religious works died here late that night at the Creehy fermin church His three decades of service in the inter mountain states are noted with articles and books on home mission work and religious conditions in the region
Olga Ziegler silk maker and George Planard a former employee were jailed after confessing a common jealousy motive in the murder of Olga Ziegler as she walked home in Park Ridge New Jersey. Planard had been engaged to Beth Herring and the prosecutor said the killing followed plan to deter the other woman and reveal her husband’s attentions.
San Patricio district court will convene its fall term starting Monday. The docket includes both civil and criminal cases with Newton Yarborrs facing murder charges in the Aransas Pass case from July 99. Indictments and grand jury actions are expected at the October session.
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