May 31 In San Antonio History

Press release from the San Antonio Public Library:

May 31, 2021

1931

The Second Church of Christ, Scientist, erected at Magnolia and Belknap five years ago at a cost of $100,000, is dedicated at services today. A Christian Scientist church cannot be dedicated until it is free of debt.

1949

The Board of Trustees of the Public Library passes the motion that “The San Antonio Public Library shall be open to all people equally, irrespective of race or creed.”

1953

San Antonio’s water conservation rules go into effect today. Only residents with even house numbers are allowed to water their lawns today, Wednesdays and Fridays. Those with odd house numbers are allowed to water on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sundays are free days when everyone is allowed to water.

This press release was produced by the San Antonio Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.