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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1931

Page

13

Laurel Gale's Daring Night Ends With A Cautionary Pact

Laurel Gale, age 19, attends a modern themed gathering at a desert farm near a roadster ride. Sha Mirla and Roger Gartoris, 20, ignite a blaze of infatuation as tensions rise. Laurel departs before a party turns too wild, realizing a convivial pact was formed amid growing unease.

Laurel’ Gales Abe Sha Mirla Roger Gartoris Blaze Tinggena Gay Laurel Teomes

Haunted garden chase ends with car trouble and fear

Taurel flees a moonlit garden pursued by unseen foes as jealousy, harboring spirits, and a looming threat drive her toward a parked roadster. Laurel discovers four flat tires and the night escalates to a scream as a man in evening clothes arrives, ending with a cliffhanger on page 6.

Jin Roger Haven Poly Laurel Abe Rand

Alamo memorial oak panel honors Bonham and Travis

Bonham Memorial, sent to Alamo by South Carolina, is displayed at the Alamo expo. An inscription notes the oak model cut from a tree valued by James Butler Bonham. The tribute recalls Bonham and Barrett Travis and their sacrifice for liberty, linking Saluda County to Texas.

Bonham Alamo South Carolina Dames Bonham San Antonia G J. Wamtee Tom James Butler Bonham Homer Saluda Courthouse San Antonio Saluda County Honham Barrett Travis Texas

Optimists to Hear Talk by Col White at St Anthony Hotel

Optimists club members plan a Wednesday gathering at the St Anthony hotel with Col White as speaker. Rossin Roy Walford leads the program while Elizabeth and Leu Andrew Scoggin entertain. Special seating arranged by Frank Sullivan. New clubs and teams to be organized include tennis, handball and indoor baseball with reports from Joan Swope, Charlea Tresster Jr, and Dusty Bospesa.

Cody Hl. A. Waite Su Spose Sac Antonin Optimist Toon St. Anthony Rossin Roy Walford Conir Toni Elizebath Leu Andrew Scoggin Frank Frank Sullivan Joan Swope Valley Bill Charlea Tresster Jr Dusty Bospesa

Master Masons Set Open House in San Antonio Temple

Open house for the Master Masons will be held at the San Antonio temple on Camden Street Thursday night. Worshipful Master John La Richier will announce details. Frank Davis will discuss the Freemasons in the American Revolution. A varied program includes conga by Jenny Mac Janks, violin by Musser Wreeks with Evelyy Weelzy on accordion, and tunes by Alvin Adsix.

San Antonio Camden Streel John la Richier T Frank Davis Avi Nl Jenny Mac Janks Musser Wreeks Misa Evelyy Weelzy Alvin Adsix

Grand Jury Plan Promises Economy For County

The grand jury plan devised by Jack Marving, secretary, promises to save the county several hundred dollars by reusing equipment and records. Formerly annual costs included a new grand fee Wockee at $150 and an "alex" at $70, but Bennining has installed hooks usable year after year by adding wagons, simplifying records and reducing expenses.

Jack Marving Grant Hee Alex

Pheil Named to Olympic Committee Post by Chamber

Arthur Mell president of the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce announces Pheil will serve as a member of the American Olympic committee. Pheil will represent the local group in San Antonio during a fundraising campaign. The executive committee based in Detroit maintains headquarters for the effort.

Pheil Arthur Mell San Antonio

Medical Beer Plea Fails In Court In Federal Padlock Case

A San Antonio physician allegedly ordered a 16 year old girl to drink beer for health. The defendant Rodriquez’s home on Nebraun street and a Kenedy residence faced partial and full padlocks. Government claims alcohol found in a kitchen and small beer bottles tied to the household. The court issued a temporary padlock and a permanent order for the main home, while another padlock was issued for Talley Powell residence as violations of the national prohibition act were cited.

Unushier Nicholas Modriguez United States Jolin D. Tartman Rodrigueas Robert P. Coon San Antonio Thal Phenies Dayal West Rourikuez Nebrauin Street Federal Genta AB Mrunks Ieee Cop Rawrignes Doriman Com Talley Fxs Powell Kenedy Br. Hartinag

Endeavorers Will Launch Campaign at Highland Park

A membership drive will launch at Highland Park Presbyterian Church and the high school in Christian Endeavor, led by Robert Trucker, newly elected president. Other recently elected officers include Virginia Greer as vice president and publicity secretary Mae Trainer, treasurer Echtertroft, Nell Spoute as membership chair, Georgiama Towers as program chair, Raymond Adams as gathering officer, and sponsors Misa Eelen Smith and Irrant Souk.

Chriasti Endeavor Highland Park Presbsterian Church Robert Trucker Virginia Greer Mae Aceceline Die Echtertroft Nell Spoute Seorgitma Towers Taymond Adams Gergeart Alims Omit Misa Eelen Smith Irrant Souk

War Officers to Hold Meeting in San Antonio Chapter

San Antonio chapter of the Emergency Officers of the World War to elect additional officers and appoint committees at an 8 p.m. meeting Wednesday. John Shack's courtroom in the courthouse will host the session, announced by County Clerk A. Burke.

San Antonio John Shack Tork A. Burke Birks Gail Monmberk Lee Ilisé Clisseit

Lost Treasure on Silver Trail The Burned Cedar Brake

J Frank Dobie recounts a Texas tale of the Silver Trail near Lechuz a ranch and Fort Me Kavelt. Captain George Keith Gordon and a stranger pursue legends of silver mines in a cedar brake cave once hidden by Indians and a burnt wagon relic.

J. Frank Dobie Ban Saba Limo Presidio San Luis de Ing Amaurillas San Antonio Mexico Cnde Kent Llano Lechuzo George Keith Gordon Africa Larely Gordon Wennie Saba Gwenty Lechuza Ranch Fork MeKavelt

Optimists to Aid in Jobless Benefit Show

The San Antonio Optimist Club pledged support for a unemployment benefit show to be held at the Municipal Auditorium. The club offered to assist in selling tickets and to contribute an act. The letter was signed by OQ Schnabel, president, and received by Mayor M. Chambers on Tuesday.

San Antonio Xann M. Chambers Schnabel

Recreation Expert Will Speak Here Esai Vettel at 2 p.m.

Esai Vettel director for the National Recreation Association will address members of the San Antonio EMSground and Brerentian Association at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the municipal auditorium. He spoke in San Antonio this morning and will return Wednesday to appear before the council to discuss recreation activities in other cities.

Esai Vettel National Recreation Association San Anetonio Emsground Brerentian Association Potter San Antonio Moraing Wennesday Flo Cduuictl

After Teran's Death Bustamente Sued for Peace With Santa Anna

Bustamente sought peace with Santa Anna following the death of Teran, amid a broader conflict. The move aimed to ease hostilities and stabilize regional leadership as negotiations began between opposing factions.

Teran Bustamente Santa Anna

Needy Trade Food For Is Being Kind and Charitable

A council meeting revealed a case where a charity basket was given to a destitute family in Corona Christi. One agency reported a plea for food while the family allegedly traded groceries for gas and left for a litter garden. Despite investigations, deception is hard to prove, charity workers say many truly needy people are aided while some misuse aid.

Corjua Christi Council Gockil Service Féol Corona Christi

Stranger Tracks Silver Cave Trail Across Texas Frontier

The narrator recounts a failed silver cache expedition in a cave along the Kueces river area. Englishmen and locals used picks and shovels to clear rubble but found no silver, only loose rock and a cave with outward mineral traces. Captain Gordon and Captain Baylor appear in later notes about silver-rich sandstone fragments and old Spanish fort connections. The piece hints at a future chapter about Gen. Baylor’s mineralogy exploits and a continuation of the story.

Etranger Miso Gordon Kuecea John R. Baylor Hasler Bia Ife Renchman San Antonio Jamia

Honest Men's Club to Hear Loven at Coveland

Loven, president, will address the Honest Men's club meeting at Coveland, 2311 North Cimendorf atrest, at 10 a.m. Sunday. Dr W W H Dorein will be chief usher with Ralph Harding as assistant, and D Fetzler as general information bureau chair. Cal W B Tuttle is slated to speak September 27.

Loven Paovoven Coveland Tarme North Cimendorf Atrest E Xemera WW. H. Dorein Ralph Harding D. #. Fetzler Buriau Verday Cal. W. B. Tuttle

Enrollment Rejected For Extension Courses In San Antonio

An enrollment of more than twenty students in extension work at the University of Texas San Antonio Junior College was rejected by J E Nelson director on Tuesday. The extension courses cover education and public speaking. A close in differential equations will be opened by Ettinger Thiese.

University of Tras San Antonio Junior College J. E. Nelson Tuesay Ettinger Thiese

M. E. T. Official Visitor In Missouri Visit

Debbing of Smithville, a Missouri Renana Vince official, visited Weller Walthall, former general agent of the Katy, here yesterday.

D. ©. Debbing Smithville

Appeals Fail To Bolster DSE Unemployment Fund

City loses appeal fines to county courts as revenue runs dry. Judges report 1930 1931 cases and hours show no collection from appeals while officials study docket data. Clerks Mulligan Callaghan compile fines. city faces budget strain with 2000 workers laid off and uncertain funding.

Greg & Mekel SIM Corporation Emitt Todpe Ae Te Matlock Oart Casey Mafloc Onsistem NUMAN George Molteut Alfondl Callaghen

Freshies Initiated at San Antonio Junior College

Freshmen at the San Antonio junior college faced a sudden timing drill as campus leaders organized a chaotic initiation. Autoruuhig tires, barrels, timber and fence pickets were scattered, drawing student attention while administrators attempted to restore order and calm.

San Antonio Collee

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