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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1930

Page

5

Texas Cotton Ginners Reach Final Day Of Dallas Convention

In Dallas on April 4 the Texas Cotton Ginners Association entered final convention days with aims to reduce acreage and raise cotton grade. George Haga criticized last session tax ideas as undemocratic, warning a $100,000 annual burden on gin operators. Election of directors and committee meetings were planned, with over 100 exhibitors joining the gathering led by Dallas president Harry Geddis and secretary L. M. Bates.

Dallas Texas Cotton Gunners Dan. Moody George Haga Commissioner of Agriculture Massolini Wera Texac Zinner Harry Geddis M. Bates Killaa

Abyssinia Mourns Departed Empress Zuuditu

Abyssinia plans honors for Empress Zuuditu of Axum ABABA who died Wednesday at age four, tracing lineage to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. The infant co-ruler’s death casts a shadow over Abyssinia’s ancient empire as 107 and 108 light classifieds note apartment ads.

Abyssinia Addi Ababa Zuuditu Solomon Mheba

Radio Schedule Fragments From KTSA San Antonio

KTSA officials publish a dense daily schedule listing programs, times, and entertainers. It notes 1290 kHz frequency, 732.4 wavelength, and studio at Plaza hotel with Crockett 3842 contact. Featured acts include Austin's recording orchestra, Mary and Bob, Cecil and Sally, and various Weather and News segments.

KTSA San Antonio Nhan Austin Ah P Uooll Sally Mary and Bob David Mendoza C. B.S Herenada Hob Shiles Haywire Orchestra Good News Magazine of the Air Slan Austin Recording Orchestra San Anttonio Poport Cecil

Inadvertent Traffic Violation Leads to Downtown Arrest

Vents Ward, a 118 At t resident, was arrested by officer Ted Bosston for parking in a restricted downtown area between 7 and 6a m. An attorney argued Ward acted in good faith while paying for gas and light oil, and the Public Service Company suggested no fine if Ward were acquitted.

Soins Ie Waeter Public Service Company Wan Vents Ward Parkinen Turtle Dave Watson Ward Tuttge Watson

Reed Scores League by Radio Stirs Nationalism

Former Senator A Reed of Mila appeals for American nationalism in a radio address over national network. The broadcast provokes discussion as the League of National Farm enator reacts. The report hints at a clash between figures and policies, noting implications for public sentiment and employment columns.

Reed Scores League Radio Chicago Permanent Court of Internationa Iiatice Laague National Farmenator dIamen A. Reet Mila Hromena

Explosions Hit Devon Plant Killing 10 and Wounding Many

A Pennsylvania fireworks plant near Devon was destroyed by a series of blasts that killed ten people and injuring more than thirty. Readying ruins showed every building blown apart and nearby homes damaged, with two hundred homes affected. Officials believed all victims accounted for as police probe blamed possible dynamite ignition amid scattered debris and nails in workmen’s shoes.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Fireworks Display Company, Inc Devon Wealth Battlefront Ile Mille Pennsylvania Railroad Cape May N. J Alesander Vardaro

NY Telephone Service Disrupted by Broadway Explosions

New York April 4 7 hundreds of business firms were without telephone service as manhole explosions damaged cables along Broadway between 29th and 30th streets. Repair crews fought through the night to restore lines but full service was not expected until tonight. About 120000 subscribers and leased lines were affected.

New York Broadway

Tenor Tang on AR Menu with Opera Guest Hackett

An NBC AR broadcast features Charles Hackett of the Chicago Civic Opera as guest artist. He performs Song of Songs, A Dream, and Goodbye with a 20 piece orchestra and mixed chorus conducted by Jose Koestner. Excerpts from Raymond overture and Sky the Waters of Minnetonka frame the Cities Service concert, with other programs airing across networks Friday night.

New York Orchentra Caraltirn Sevalen Vincent Lopes Muale Artis Osborne Hert Lown Aaleide Fielne Fickard May Hiight Bree Orchestra Barmy Sally Cheta Oo-Wea Wif Atualeal Blaze Mireat WIZ Danca Blase Chicago Tan—Ploorwalker Orchenita Axel Christensennes WibbeNewa Usc—Oichentra Plant WABC Sinnera Dan Ang Sylvia Amos Andy Denes Music Bve Tale Tony D Reriba the Burt Gorketa Sweet Low Dean Dreem Detroit Aman-Andy Bulble Hiawera Syme WJZ Bengal Orchectra Newa Woco Minnpapello WAC Hee o—Gracers Prestama Pisi—Amon St Leute Guartet Wililey Lilie Atlanta Us Mind NBC UY Hray O Starrar Lomo Wiz Ce Mule Bresram WATS Birmingham WEAP Auburn Nour Wwe Utey Dallag WBC Fort Worth Candy Pari Peature Palmere Iain Nashville Ieee Tarey Charles Hackett Chicago Civic Opera Company Aramour National Broadcasting Chain Woal Hackett Moya James Carroll Hartlett Francesco Tosti Jose Koestner Raymond Lieurance Minnetonka Nyc Billie Jones Ernie Bare SBC Victor Arden Armstrong Quakers Leia Bennett Mary Dante Beard Amos Andy Columbia Broadcasting System KTLA Mary Bob Greenville Miss Dolsfork CBS David Mow- Noaa Worman Brokenshire

Ford Buys Island In Inland River Purchase Reported

Henry Ford reportedly bought land known as Marsti Inland on the Ocheeche river containing SU acres. The brief item notes quick money from consulting firms advertised in the classifieds and mentions Randal Cohumus of Light Classified.

Ford Island Savannah Henry Ford Marsti Ocheeche River Randal Cohumus

Funeral Rites Set Friday for Mrs F Zuber

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Mira Fraseer Zuber 64 wife of Benjamin H Aber and prominent San Antonio orphanage worker. She died at her residence 427 Westover Road Thursday morning. Rev P B Will of the First Presbyterian church officiated. She served as recording secretary and longtime board member of the orphanage. Survived by husband three sisters Mrs Schenck Mrs Folions of San Antonio and Mrs Weischmann of Charlotte and one daughter Miss Winifred White. pallbearers named Ben Varmmond Fred Doyle Frank Hennert Ed Leighton E A Tolmgreen Sr and Dr J T Oldham.

Mira Fraseer &. Zuber Benjamin Haber San Antonio Homie Westover Road P. B. Will Zuber TH. Schenck But Folions Weischmann Chnelotte

Detroit River Gang Victim and Late Night Boat Crash

A Detroit gang victim dies after a riverbank shooting while a speedboat with no helm crashes at a Lasalle Ontario dock. A bystander rescues the man as flames engulf the craft. The victim is identified as Steve Jurke, about 25, with a gunshot wound through the shoulder. doctors hope for recovery. Local notices promote business opportunities and independence.

Windsor Ont O Tetroit Uquor Lasalle Grace Boapite Bers Steve Jurecke Corse

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