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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1931

Page

11

Loan Holiday Favored For Home Owners

A meeting of homeowners opposing high refinancing costs and seeking a loan moratorium was announced for Monday night in the city hall council room with Mayor Chambers’s approval. Leaders from local groups argue a moratorium would protect small owners during deflation and unemployment, noting many mortgagers face loss of equity and restricted refinance options.

Aew Emul Tony Rome Af. Chambers George Davis Goutty Tester Byp Amithant Taylor Tay- Tor Chambers

Heights Teachers Introduced at Alamonto Assembly

An assembly at the Heights Alarmo school welcomed new teachers. Beleetict M. B. Martin presided as Thursday events introduced the newcomers and announced class assignments.

Teachrra Ahn Alamo Teishta Athool M. B. Martin

Remembering 1880s Trial With Interpreters and Odd Details

A fragmented reminiscence recalls 1880s events featuring Bryan Callaghan as recorder, Elana Knachworst and Gung Long arrested for alleged crimes, and a muddled courtroom scene where interpreters struggled with English, revealing quirks of language, education, and local justice.

V. Ts. Bos Za Bryan Cul-laghan Germany Elana Knachworst Gung Long Long Knachwurst Dryan Callaghan

Ordinance to Ban Peddlers In City Discussed

Mayor C M Ghainhors invited to conference with business leaders and Vigilance Committee to back an ordinance requiring peddlers to obtain licenses before going from house to house or setting up stands. The move follows a year and a half of effort by the Vigilance Committee to curb fly-by-night sales along Houston Street.

C. M. Ghainhors W Confersnes Sian Chamber of Commerce Dftidale Qwernhers Vigilance Committee Chamber Merouccil Porter &, Whales A. J. Turnes Nacagdoches Vigilanes Sim Cobbs Turner Hon San Antonio Houston Street Tuence Greg Mkin Cobtis Turner

Vineks enridge Times debut Monday edition

A village weekly titled Vineks enridge Times will publish its first seasonal edition Monday. Editor Charlie Toring leads the outlet with Detty Lasbrootss listed as owner. The four page paper promises local news, columns, sports, and advertisements from Main Avenue, Hulssche, and nearby streets.

Vineksenridge Times Main Avenue Audanche Wells News Tree City Wleh Rebools Will Weis Aid Charlie Toring Times Detty Lasbrootss Hineiike Mary Heth Miller Jowenitisne Thaeltonrige Alex Maephren Main Avene Patern Loach Cantern

Dance School to Entertain Picnic at Covcen Park Grounds

Students from Mr Wallace School of Dancing will perform at the annual barbecue and picnic near Covcencon Park. The program features Billie Webb, Teanette Smith, Marlon faa mine, Charlie Borers, and helper Hit Gobh, with the event to be held Monday.

Mr. Wallace

Additions Made to Heights Faculty at Alamo Heights

Alamo Heights announces six new faculty hires for junior and elementary divisions. Names listed include A. A. St. Acken, Miss Blanche Ensterling, Mrs Beatrice Tatham Williams, Miss Timeille Collin, Mrs J. B. Bruteche, and R. L. LaGrane.

Alamo Heighta Selronin al & Merlin Wrw Are. A. St. Alcven Misa Blanche Ensterling Mre Beatrice Tatham Williams Tmeille Collin Airs J. 8. Bruteche R. L. LaGrane

School athletic leader speaks at Crockett elementary event

A junior school athletics leader addressed Crockett elementary staff and students through the Tar ent Teacher association, outlining a healthful balance of play under leadership of Gladys Olnshell and Alm. Mrs. Farzeat Baidere presided over the program, with wider participation promised.

Drower Crockett Elementary Tarent Norial Mn Gladys Olnshell Farzeat Baidere

Coronado's Children: The Lost San Saba Mine

J Frank Dobie frames the San Saba treasure legend as a modern, factual epic. He recounts Miranda's 1720 expedition, the cave on Cerro Almagro, and the mythic mine that shifts shape from silver to gold to bullion, driving men of all walks to chase wealth in Texas.

Coronado’s J. Frank Dobie San Saba Miranda el Dorado South America San Sabo Nwt Veson Unite States Spain Indies Nueva Viscaya Cerro de la Plata Inter de Salle St. Louis Bay Texas UR LO Bay Pena Don Bernardo de Miranda Province of

Enrollment at Sanasmnnia Avila College Reaches Record

Nolan, director, said the enrollment figure hit 210 students, marking a new record for the college. Due to the early enrollment surge, registration will extend through Tuesday to accommodate all applicants.

Sanasmnnia Avila College EB. Nolan

Leave Granted to Col Mason for 29 Days in September

The document notes leave of absence for Colonel Mason for 29 days ending September 20 and specifies the expiration from Elghih Corpa area headquarters. After the leave he will depart from New York on October 22 for Parmma in a tour of duty to the cann] sons.

Col Mason Diente Alfred ZL Nane Elghih Corpa New York Parmma

Fort Bliss inspection trip planned by Maj Gen Winn

Maj Gen. Winn and Capt. Laren Parms depart San Antonio on October 4 to inspect reguloperos activities at Fort J. A. Russell and Fort Bliss. They will then travel to State College New Mexico to review the school and return to Fort Sam Houston.

Filehn Winns Corns Arom Laren F. Parms Tey Alde Sam Antonio Marto Fort Bliss Fort J. A

Night School Insurance Course Offered by Local Association

A night insurance course is sponsored by the Southwest Tores Lup Unnerwirlers association and Hav Antonio public achiessa education department. The class meets each chore day at 7 p.m. in the term, with Moore in charge of the goverment.

Southwest Tores Lup Unnerwirlers Association Votational Education Hav Antonio Public Achiessa Life Tnmucnnée coleNe A9 Welco Moore Ia

Ten and Twenty Years Ago in The Light

A San Antonio Light retrospective notes September 20 items from 1621 and 151. It cites flood prevention talks, costs estimated at 5000, hearings set for Wednesday, and officials debating river health. Mentions mule adjournments and river odor concerns as officials seek remedy.

The San Antonio Light Otnos Way Duceday Hader Nn Geement San Antonio de. Darnitz Health Board

Venable Named Reserve Captain in Army Promotion

San Antonio officer Dr. John M. Venable is announced as promoted to reserve captain in the army. The change reflects a wartime appointment by the department and positions Venable for leadership duties within the reserve forces.

Venable John M. Venable San Antonio

Canning Meet Held at Lock Hill School

A meeting of the Lock Hill school participants gathered at Wolfe's Inn Fribrickstung to plan canning perches and tomatoes.

Canning Lock Hill Wolfe's Inn Fribrickstung Briday

Mining Tales in Los Almagres and Apache Declarations

Miranda reports rich ore findings near Los Almagres by the Colorado River and advises establishing a presidio at San Fernando. Spanish authorities weigh transport costs and risk while Aldaco warns against overstating yields. negotiations unfold toward a deeper expedition across deep country to Camp Marapil.

San Antonio Miranda Los Dog Almegres Colorado River Almogee South Agevteape Sliraudo Ubis Manuel de Aldaco Mexico Aldaco c Niranda Ara Marapil Los Almagros Aldaco Fall intoUranda Alireade Mexico City

Park Classes Start Monday at Lockwhod Park

Mrs Hilly Byers director of the city playground announced that park classes begin Monday morning at 1 oclock and run each Monday Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 11 30 oclock Women gym classes are set for Tuesday and Friday at 1 oclock as stated by Mrs Myres

Lockwhod Park Hilly Byers Sat Lyeday Myres

Freight Sailings Change at Corpus Christy

Weekly sailings from Corpus Christy along the Atlantic seaboard will shift to biweekly departures by ships under Baltimore and Carolina Steamship Co. due to routing changes. Duerketl, manager of the San Antonio Erespherea, indicates the schedule will remain routine until passenger traffic justifies extension.

Corpus Christ Atlantic Seaboard

County approves two cent hospital tax levy for public health

CENT TAY LEVIED FOR HOSPITAL Tax parses show Bexnr county's special two cent tax on $100 valuation approved by the county commissioners to fund the Robert Db. Green charity hospital. The move follows budget cuts and pleas from hospital officials and city leaders. The levy aims to raise about $33,000 for the hospital fund, with $125,000 already allocated from other sources to operate the budget. City officials asked for $30,000 more but the city budget was not adjusted.

Bexnr Cnunty Robert Db. Green Hompital County Commissioners Court Bowie Albert ‘Tene Wenles Eak Kvictlon Sioners M. Chammbers Zits Albert Hoth Operain Am &Ull Huth Cotny Tudo Villa A. Wuerzbach Maury Maverich Muth Chowhurs

Talkies Heard at Heights School Auditorium

A San Antonio public school auditorium at Alamo Heights hosted a demonstration of a fire talkies machine. The Farent-Lyncker association will use the device for weekly movie programs, beginning Friday at 1:30 PM with the film Royal Romance.

Civic Club Women to Hear Serran on Fire Prevention

J G Serran chief of the fire department will speak to the Greater San Antonio Women's Civic Club Thursday at 3 PM in the East Room of the municipal auditorium. His topic will be Fire Prevention. Mia Alex Adams, president, will preside.

San Antonio J. G. Serran Greater

Fragmented Classifieds Line Up in Nonsensical Listing

Nonsensical OCR style listing notes various names and numbers including Mary Lou Dall Ceockett and street-like codes. It mentions rooms and rents with scattered amounts and months but lacks coherent events or clear subjects. The text reads as an unreadable mash of names addresses prices and terms with no single article focus.

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