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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1931

Page

5

Donation Party by Local Guild Sets Donation Drive

The local chapter of the National Plant, Flower and Bruit Guild will hold an all day isolation party starting at 1 a m next Wednesday in the municipal auditorium basement. Members are asked to bring canned fruits vegetables and other food for distribution to the needy. A committee was appointed including Winchester Kelto J Ei King E Ball UW W Kiet Alex Adams R L Leighton Elizabeth Forrest W Hemuitica Malcolm Gordon GA Wheatley Eric Kunkel J I Talte Adolph Waaner C Ti Gilliam and Ve H H McNute to oversee the event and a purchasing committee for the year was named. The guild also planned a call on Amy for GM Chambers and offered support for the clearing house project. A sympathy letter was sent to the family of Mrs W P B Rate deceased vice president.

National Plant, Flower and Bruit Wuild Municipal Auditorium Tie Auditorum Arse Os. Lostossen Mealames Winchester Kelto J. Ei King E. Ball Amy GM. Chambers Guild Wag Gent Faily of Mra. W. PB

English Pay Heavily for Liquor English Pay Heavily for Liquor

Univerwal Service reports in London on September 16 that English people spend 365 million dollars more annually on liquor tobacco and amusements than on clothing. Tax revenue takes a large share of liquor and tobacco sales. Food expenditures exceed six billion with beef costing 30 million. Tea spending tops coffee and milk bread and flour receive less.

Univerwal Service London Britain

Low cotton prices spark sale of blankets in Chicago

Cotton blankets retail at 50 cents each today in Chicago. The goods, made at Sylacauga Alabama, included warm cotton blankets with collarettes also priced at 50 cents. Mrs Adolph Wagner was urged to accept Mrs Rotea's offer. In other news, Mrs C A Whealley was named to the National Guild board, the lone Teac member attending. A plea appealed to San Antonians to support donation drives.

Caleeormal Heeste Chicago Citergo Sylacauga Adolph Wagner Rote C. A. Whealley National Guild Teac San Antoninas

Former Kelly pilots win high altitude bombing record

Two former Kelly field pilots, Lieutenants Robert Crowall and Merrill Burnside, set a new high altitude bombing record at Langley Field Virginia, dropping from 5000 and 8000 feet to score 1604 of 2000. David Graves of Rockwell, California, won the personal competition with 758 of 1560. Other events included machine gun firing and bomb drops at Langley. John Poole, now at Crissy Field, won observer firing with 657.5 of 1350. Research slate notes at Millon Institute to explore moisture making substances for cartons.

Kelly ~ Field Robert 'T. Crowall Merrill D. Burnside Jangley Field Virginia Word Fort Sam Houston Longley Mrkl Liont David D. Graves Rockwell Fil California Jory Allitise Tiel. II R Selby Feolt Fiekd John Poole Crisley Field Tis

Death ends Zack Mulhall life and legend in Oklahoma

Zack Mulhall, famed Oklahoma rancher, cattle man, and showman, died at his home in Mill Creek near Kingfisher today. His colorful life began on Mississippi ferries and rose to prominence in Oklahoma politics and the ranching world, drawing presidential attention in earlier years.

Lat Okla Vfi— Inc Mulhall Oklahoma Hig Roneh Zick Mulfin Mississippi Livestoc’y Ferries St. Louis Col Zack Mulhall Oklahonta Will West

Road Work Negroes Imported From South Criticized

MATITLO reports Amarillo News Globe wire details governor Moss Sterling criticism of transporting African Americans from the South to work on Texas state highways. He says they had better be sent home.

Matitlo Howe Amarillo Rews-Globe Moss Sterling Esas Amarilla

Oil Leaders Plan Visit for Petrolenin Allocation Talk

A delegation of oil leaders including Toma and Texas will travel to Washington to present a proposal on the allocation of petroleum production to Secretary of the Interior Wilbur. The disclosure was made today.

Wilbur Wasmxeidy Toma Texas Wash Inglon Miradey

Army Equestrian Team to Transfer Training Base

The Army Equestrian Team, set to compete in the Los Angeles Olympics, is ordered by the War Department to move its training base from Fort Riley Kansas to Port Lions California. The transfer begins October 2 1931 and lasts until August 20 1992. The unit includes 10 officers 22 enlisted men and two carloads of horses. An additional 16 enlisted men will join from Fort Apache Arizona.

Ubhers Washingto Army Los Angeles War Department Fort Tiley Kansas Port Linse Ivans California Fort Anarchites Arizona

Des Moines Man Gets Radio Post

Des Moines man George Fis Paster is named to the staff of the federal radio commission as an assistant general counsel effective immediately. He succeeds in Des Moines, reflecting the commission's broadened legal staff.

Des Moines Wasilington George Fis Paster

Reds Suspected in Budapest Arms Raid

Report from Universal Service in Budapest states police raided an arms shop suspected of Communist links after seizing more than 100 rifles and other arms. Authorities note the raid targeted a shop described as an arms supplier in the capital.

Universal Service Budapest

Burglars Fail at Safe After Early Morning Break-In

A burglary at a local store at 2:30 a.m. ended with burglars unable to crack a safe despite knowing the combination. The safe contained about $200, and the break-in was discovered by a company employee. Police noted fire trucks responding to the scene and began an investigation into the failed theft.

Policn Beday Hy le Tavkeon Ivy Favind Shacklett Ukewles Mater Rompany

Meter Inspectors Detain Woman in Home Assault Case

Two men posing as utility inspectors entered the home of Mrs. Wayde Norris yesterday and assaulted her. They bound and gagged the woman, robbed her of a S120 line of credit, and left her bound in the basement before fleeing.

EL Vaso Lesus Ny Electric Wayde Norris Lore Eaneil

Man Injured After Horse Bite and Auto Crash

Claude Richerson, 49, at 6 BGG Produce row, treated for a horse bite on the shoulder following a wagon incident. Lois McCauly, 20, at 100 Queen's Court, treated for injuries at San Vedro Park. G. Green struck by a car at Gu Tope and Calaveras streets. Evan Gomez, 13H San Fer ria street, taken to Lab ert Borer hospital with bite, bruises, and head injuries.

Claude Richerson Briday Og Ywlige Ailkey Trader Roy Lois McCauly Queen's Court San Vedro Park Benises G. Green Gu Tope Calaveras Evangeline Gomez San Ferrnnia Labert Borer Hospital Sina Fe

Oklahoma Heads P.E.O. Sisterhood Meeting

Local notes report the Oklahoma chapter of the PEO Sisterhood assembling for a September 18 gathering. Key figures include the chapter president and affiliated members, with plans for meetings and community service discussions.

Oklahoma P.E.O Ipius Presitenes Sisterhciani Vt Vextor i Lichnini

Bigger Vegetable Year Is Predicted by Report

Experts predict a bumper growing season with higher vegetable yields. Agricultural agencies and industry groups hosted a conference to discuss favorable conditions and potential market impacts for farmers and consumers.

Allred Plans Bond Parley to Study Refunding Issuances

Attorney General announces Friday that Allred and assistants will confer within ten days to study whether refunding bonds issued by municipalities are valid. Officials review law and ordinance authority after a special session of the legislature. The Light's Free Rental Directory advert appears with retail notices.

Drncis T. D. Cobbs Allee le Will Yalk

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