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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1931

Page

2

Cotton policy slips in final session of Texas legislature

Austin Sept 26 The 41st Texas Legislature neared adjournment amid debate over cotton policy and taxation. A law set cotton planted area to 30 percent of 1932 levels, delinquent taxes gain a grace period until January 23, and tax penalties are wiped if paid on time. Other bills stalled including cooperative cotton marketing and Sabine river development. Governor departs on taxes and citrus efforts while attempts to shield cotton farmers from land retractions failed. A new cotton use claim surfaces with possible state sales of fresh strands.

Austin Jaya Colton Ron Sterling Otlon Biu Erudnib Wepate Alata Sunbine River Enet ‘Texas Bransarrd Parl Dalles Sabine Ind Compiasioner Rilroad Cotamisalou Maxiesom Touston

Obituary for Mex Wilhel wekburg Kenyon 51

Funeral services for Mex Wilhel wekburg Kenyon 51 will be held Saturday at 2 pm from the residence with interment in Forest Sil cemetery. She died Saturday morning at her brother’s home. A native of Top Toland DL she spent most of her life in Houston area. Survived by husband Howard Kenyon Sr of Houston three daughters Mira Austin Bryan Luisa Dorothy Keaton and Mrs Ben Skolaeck two sons Howard Kenyon J and another son mother Mrs Mary Winek and a brother 8 Blarkbore.

Wilmelyina Black Kenyon Wilhelwekburg Kenyon Haturdey Bonday Forest Sil Bha Raturdey Ainekbnen Neine Prenve Alima Helehts Houston Asturi New York City Howard Kenyon J Mra Mary Winek San Antonio Blarkbore

Mystery man pays seven slot machine fines in court

A mystery man pleaded guilty to seven miscellaneous betting charges in Justice of the Peace Court. He paid 17.50 dollars each for fines to F Chapa and six others tied to mint vending slot machines blocked by a federal injunction. County officials plan to destroy about 600 machines after further action.

Court of Justice of the Peace John Onlan F. Chapa South Flores Street Idea Lune Matas Morag Street Jeese Caper West Commerce Street J. Pu D. F. Davis Yeterday Will Wood Justice of the Peace Court Davis Grover C. Morris C. V. Bechtel

Army Orders Cniversal Service WASLINGTON

The list notes officers assigned, transferred, or retired for examination across various posts in Philippines and the United States. It names numerous lieutenants colonels, majors, captains, and others with their units and destinations including Forts Huachuca, Oglethorpe, Bliss, and Port Leavenworth. The mixed postings reflect routine personnel actions and examinations during the period.

Cniversal Service Waslington Avory Otiera Branley Mech Cavalry Philipsians Leeington Kxyi Dertiere Fert Danke Philippines Max B. Garter Infantry Washington Stators Hultt McGreror Inédurais Gi. C Philadelsnia Seremert Charles Insonar Infantey Fort Euatin Bhrevasart Rebdert Wrieht Fort Atliey Philippined Edward i Vadsetly O. C Predaded Maton Giles W. Roteriaon Cave Airy Philippinen Fort Oglethorpe Sara Ee Firat Wedlenents Panera Benjamin Blarky A. Oy Flela Mace Fant W Blanchard Siatier Kelly Fieleld David R. Ginvy Fedlzes Joan C. Hiker Morris J. Lee Jesren L. Murray Edwin B. Perrin Lory Smith Arteman Harold Muglin Richard C. Lutehineon Douglas M Kilpatrick Troap Millar Jr Montremery Richard J Oxcete Aly A. C Helly ‘Hed Richard Py Iota Ar A. C Kelle Randeia Field

Blow From Pliers Injures 8 Year Old Boy

Eight year old Winford Smith of 703 Nolan Street was treated at Robert Green Hospital Saturday night after being struck in the eye by a pair of pliers held by another boy.

Winford Smith Nolan Chreet Robert 13 Green Hospitag Nother Boy

City mulls sludge drying plant after Houston model

Commissioner Paul Steffler reported on his return from Houston where a sludge drying plant recently opened at a cost of $250,000. He noted Houston uses drying beds and that operation is costly, but disposal by truck farmers may fetch low price fertilizer. The Houston engineer will visit San Antonio within 10 days to advise on a local plant.

Domtal Aecms Donbt Ul Steed Commiuioner Paul Steffler Tetura Houston Steffler Steffler Aeid Steffler API Tauston San Antonio

Weather and precipitation notes across regions and towns

A fragmentary weather report lists precipitation totals and normal figures, noting days with clear and calm conditions. It includes wind conditions and forecasts for various locations such as Abilene, Fort Worth, Galveston, Houston, Omaha, and Seattle, with scattered mentions of temperatures and skies.

Gallia Texas Uelens iClear Bhoen Aris Tittebersd

Laval and Briand to be Welcomed in Berlin Tomorrow

French Premier Laval and Foreign Minister Briand arrive in Berlin with entourage and 20 journalists for high level talks at the Berlin congress of 1927. The meeting aims to bridge Franco German differences amid wary expectations and heightened political tension.

Karl H, von Wiegand Cutvactalery Alocere Pierre Laval Borolga Ainister Aristidd Ariand Berlin France Germany India Wilherplatrasse Adlon Hotel Meg

Liquor Bonding Plant Raided by Sleuths

Raiders raided a house in the 300 block of Rayston Street on Saturday seizing 120 gallons of whiskey and a nearly complete counterfeit bonded liquor plant. Detectives and a sergeant using a search warrant arrested a man and held another for federal authorities as I.D. labeled bottles and a bonding system were found.

Rayston Street Frank Vor Fred Littlepige Ly W. Jackson Justice of the Peace Joba Ahook Haquor Ovesan Ilog Lahgla Glenmore Itoyzboo

Rabbi Friach to Lecture on European Trip

Rabbi Ephrams Friach of Temple Reth Br will lecture on his recent European travels. He will discuss problems in Palestine and related topics. The talk is hosted by the temple's Men's Club at 12 a.m. Tuesday in the gathering area of the Menger Hotel.

Ephrams Friach of Tempie Reth Br Palestine Toncheon Petro Menger

Henry L. Elected Legion Commander at Detroit Convention

Henry L. of Warsair Kansas City, a 36 year old attorney, was elected commander of the American Legion at the Detroit convention. COMMANDS VETS.

American Legion Detroit Canada

Plane Crash Kills Three Near Logansport In 1926

Three men died when a plane crashed near Logansport Indiana on September 26. Victims identified as William Lowden Welter Kring and Andrew Michaelson, all messengers. Joseph Kl, owner, said the craft was taken from the hangar without consent.

Univeral Berries Logansport Ind Piiey William Lowden Hes Welter Kring Andrew Micaelson Joseph Kl

Hull Says Liquor Fight Non-Partisan

Washington Sept 2 Senator Cor dell Yul Democrat of Tennessee delivered a blast against those who could saddle the controversy of the Democratic party with partisan aims. He urged a nonpartisan approach to the liquor issue and warned against major political maneuvering.

Hull Washington, D. C Puetier Cordell Yul Tennessee

Old Trail Drivers plan seventeenth convention at Gunter Hotel

George W. Saunders announces plans for a reunion of the Old Trail Drivers Association at the Gunter hotel October 8 to 10 with dances, a church invocation by Chaplain Trace Roberta, a memorial service, and a grand ball at the municipal auditorium. Speakers include J Frank Dobis and R A Boyes. A barbecue at Korhler Park closes the event.

George W. Haunders Old Trail Drivers Association Gunter Hotel Corsineig Rsa Bay Ny Saunders Mie Aeciton Roberta Weldoniee Chambers Frealdont HT. Laabecher Ie Chamber of Commerce M. Neff Audreasee Yeata Aiee IV D.m Claude Carter I. Ike. Pryor Saundere Sonnel Ree Majestic J. Frank Dobis Coronado Ghllacan Tha Lani Tah Cowa R.A Boyes Travia Jones Seasion Rekernot Wand A Blocker Pill

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