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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1930

Page

23

Studies chart to guide teaching by school type

Worlwood reports a five year study of records from Brackenridge and Main Avenue high schools. It notes differences in student composition and attitudes by school and suggests tailoring instruction, including vocational options, to match student backgrounds and interests.

Brackenridge Main Avenue Thomas DB. Worlwood Pearlwood Lastles National Education — Association Atinnile City New Iresey Main Avenue High Spanish Acree Cnld Hartley

YWCA Delegates to Attend National Convention

Four chamber staff members of the YWCA will travel to Detroit for the national convention. Miss Beith Wilson will accompany as Southwest area secretary, with Grace Jones representing the Business and Professional Women’s Department. The delegation includes Ruth Muir as local secretary and Johny Hanna as national president presiding.

Focal Cnaurbess Ape YW. C. A Detenit C. A Misa Beith Wilson Meerat Byisiear Teoit Mies Tones Helegaten W.al Apecial Sestion Stailen Fustrial Dfisg Ruth Muir Das Ites Cutee Johny Hanna Palins Wil

Army Engineers Design Water Purification Plant On Route

A portable water purification plant of 120 gallons capacity designed by army engineers will travel from Fort Humphreys Virginia to Mord McIntosh at Larido, passing San Antonio on April 15 aboard a four wheel drive truck. Master Sergeant Grover Weniling and Corporal An Stew Pussino lead the unit in this first of six plants to be delivered to the army.

Army Engineers San Antonio Fort Mumphrreya Virginia Mord McIntosh Larido Army Manus Explorers Hirhth Korincer Fort Me Fort Humphrosa Austin Lares Grover Weniling An Stew Pussino

Fort Crockett Flier Injured in Plane Crash

In a Galveston area incident a Fort Crockett flier was injured when a plane crash occurred. Reports say the person was improving at Ataby hospital in Fort Sam Houston while others assist in the recovery effort. Sergeant Carl CrLas and Lieutenant Beattie are noted in hospital progress updates after the Wednesday morning incident.

Ty Rentzio Fur

Out of His Class Barair Accident Sparks Chaos

A chaotic scene unfolds as a burglar crashes through a window and trips a boy on roller skates. He grabs Rin to steady himself, knocks a hoop, sends objects flying, and exits as police are alerted.

Baraiar Winbow Little Boys Rin Chanca CE AG Ait Opera Rova Larie

Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Fifth District Meet

Delegates from 440 women’s clubs gather in Del Rio for the Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs district convention. Mrs Valney Saylor presides, with speakers including De Witt Manne of University of Missouri education psychology, Ruth Pennybacker and Attorney General Robert Lee Hill. The gathering covers policy topics and educational addresses over several days.

America Af del Mlo Texan Ansil oreMina Waleny Churae Texas Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs Hel Hamilton del Rio Federation Ordice Valney Saylor Brownsville de WT Manne University of Weady Ruth Pennybacker

University of Texas events and campus notices in San Antonio

Mrs Gilbert Devan and others spent a week in San Antonio with Sue Cunningham. Srv Antwoiv lage welcomed into Chi Omega at the University of Texas. The Army YMC A to host its annual bunco party next to the post office at 7 PM Saturday. Stovka and Hand topic by WV Massey before Salesmanship Club Tuesday noon at the Plaza hotel. Mr Massey in banking and finance authority. T G C Baker to chair program H A Daley guest speaker at the Lions club in Houston. Chr foxna orchstra showcased differences between real and canned music.

Gilbert Devan Holwan Cartwright John Bennett Fietn Abatin Grate Lightlvet University of Ter Aa San Antonio Sue Cunningham Ollie Louie Asusinon Srv Chi Omega University of Texeo Army Y. M.C. A Associaion Ore Stovka Ald Massey Pinza Ifr Masocy T. GC. Baker Will W. Holden San Antonio County Cosnidin Donald Dengin New Yok Advin Brewer Tuistle Rock Ark San Antonia

LaSalle County Road Gap to Top, May Start

The state highway commission aims to top the LaSalle county gap to ease tourist entry to interior Mexico. A meeting in Laredo heard that work could start in May and finish by November, linking Fourisix to three routes into New Mexico. Roads from Engle Pass to Balaille and connections to Victoria are planned or in use.

State Highway Commission LaSalle County Garant Laredo Mux Ico Charlee Mumm Com Taerce Sterling Stale Highway Commission Mummanid Fourisix Mexico Mumm Engle Pass Tower Valley Mesica 8 Matamoras Reynosa Victoria Balaille Alana Heen Mirman

District County Clerks Meet Set in Del Rio Texas

District and county clerks plan a convention in Del Rio from April 14 to 24 with delegates expected. The meeting of the District and County Clerks Association includes officials from Poxna Wook Maphing and Kolhal counties, with arrangements pending and formal notices lacking.

del Rio Texas Pat County Cleeks Poxna Wook Maphing Kolhal Wola Anba Ernhanidead

Play Experts to Meet Inga Convention in San Antonio

Delegates from Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and Arkansas plan a two day convention April 21 2h at the Plaza hotel. Sessions focus on San Antonio playground facilities with officials from the United States chamber of commerce and Playground and Recreation Association of Mingrea organizing talks on funding bonds and recreational equipment to aid unemployment relief. Jan Pettet HL Shreveport arranged details and Willem Butterworth remarked on the event.

Antonius Recrescinta Tly Jan Pettet San Antonio Petter Statiis Willem Butterworth United States Chamber of Commerce Keerea- Vian Mingrea Orgini Vette

Texas school election yields trustees and bond vote outcome

In Rig Texas a school election elected three trustees for the coming year, WLOR Portes GM Wirner and LF Layton, with Warner noted as a nine member and others reelected. A separate bond vote sought 100000 for a high school building project, awaiting results.

Rig Texas Sohnad Wlor. Portes GM. Wirner LF. Layton Warner Mom C. C. Bitrepp Taston Barter OS Vaton G. M. Lowi Ik Bamly Athe Hirand Tantary

Women’s club meeting reports and upcoming events

The women’s general assembly at the Women’s Club on San Pedro Ave heard president Lola Browne preside and minutes read by secretary Fred Lowry. Reports covered civic and literary departments, music program, flower show plans, health week, and upcoming social and charitable events with many members and guests noted across committees and local organizations.

General Assembly Women's Club San Pedro Avenue Lola L. Browne Fred Lowry Verman Hirsch Roscoe Stmuser McClure Ren. Carson Mose George Wurzbach W.N. Barker Cndacet Iiemat Lodogie F. H. Kingsbury C. Wo Ging Esther Ji Nnne Miady W. Baetee Mra Ralph Jackson Sermlity Lion Preston Dinh Welock Whee Tasith Miuwor Eho Jot T. Drovwng Fred J. Lows Stack Locke Ara Lerman Hirsch Urird Avin Tobert Marshall Pnovia Servier

Street High of Man Uphheld in Disorderly Conduct Case

Patrolman G B Cannon testified Barrett was found talking to two men beside a parked car about 1 am and again the next night. Barrett retreated inside and fetched a revolver when approached. Judge Watson noted a citizen’s right to be on street at night but upheld charges of disturbing the peace.

J. A. Barrett Tonet Avenue G. B. Cannon Corporation Court Cannon Barrett Barerett'a Barret Stresta Inter Darret Potiveman Watson Dugwig Sareett

New Zealand Receives Byrd Ensign Back At Welcoming

In Wellington New Zealand Admiral Byrd returned the Commonwealth ensign he carried to the South Pole to the government. A social gathering at the War Department Theater featured a decorated table with Inca cloth and spring blossoms. Guests included Colonel and Mrs Walsh, Colonel and Mrs Hidde, Miss Penelope Lorde, Mr and Mrs Adrino Gehan, Mrs Mazette Smith Porters, and others. Local notices mention entertaining at the Nanatone Country Club and visits by visitors from New York and Arkansas.

New Zealand Byrd Wellangton Llane Myrd Commonwealth Aeryza South Pole Richmond Hoti War Department Wr. Walsh Mam Ri Hidde Misa Penelinue Lorde Fdr Adrino Gehan

Dairy Herd Honors and Costs Reported in Bexar County

March updates show the Bexar County dairy association raising the donor costs to 224 cows and adding 104 cows to butternut fattening. Costs to produce a pound of butter dropped from 28.8 cents to 22.5 cents, with Allert Herst’s herd contributing 20 cows averaging 80 pounds of fat and 807.7 pounds of milk. Rio Vista dairy reported 45 heads and 1085 pounds of milk with 8 pounds of fat, while Alta Vista led in cow numbers on the honor roll with several cows producing higher fat. Members note testing has culled over 200 cows for not meeting standards, and ration balancing coupled with protein supplements is helping reduce feed costs.

T. H. Roydee Tuenley Allert Herst Rio Vista Alta Vista Br.fl Hildebrand Koyder Roger Gait

Lucas Nominated S A Postmaster

Postmaster Peter G Turna of San Antonio, a eight year veteran, was renominated for the office by President Harding. The nomination was sent to the senate for confirmation with no anticipated opposition. A family statement noted the postmaster would respond at noon, and the record recalls Warren G Harding appointing postmasters in 1921. George D. SAN?NET is named as a candidate with nine years of service under theWilson administration.

Peter G. Turna San Antonio Haaree Tesanne Senate Taieaa Tenn Warren G. Harding Ceorge D. sAreniet Witson

Solons Study Bill on Immigration in Hemisphere Move

In Washington on April 1 to 6, lawmakers examined a bill by Senator Morris of Georgia to apply regular immigration restrictions to immigrants from Central and South American nations. The measure aims to place these entrants on the same footing as other nations, with final decision pending.

Solons

Forger Sentenced to Two Years in Pen

A man identified as a forger received a two year penitentiary term after a court session held midweek. The case involved alleged fraudulent activity connected to financial instruments and led to a formal sentencing by the judge. Local authorities reported the outcome and noted the defendant’s prior record.

Plan for aid to ex servicemen proposed by E Marshall

E Marghall of the ety tex essessor office sketches a plan to relieve former ant Viera in need by paying insurance bonuses authorized by the President. Payments would be $14 daily for those serving only in U S army camps and $1.50 for those who went overseas, with annual cash draw limits and a condition tied to service with the Thirty fifth Infantry of the Ninetieth division. Various ex soldiers, including prominent figures, advocate early access to bonuses for those unable to work due to injuries or disabilities.

Ex-Verice E. Marghall Ety Tex Essessor Fnce Vibeo Unpoling Dinesbail Rail Marshallea

Capone's Brother Faces U S Court on Income Count

Ralph Bottles Capone, brother of Al Capone, goes on trial in federal court charged with failing to file income taxes and defrauding the United States. Also named are Al Capone, Tony Bruges, Frank Nitti, Gusiano, Lawrence O Brien, and Gaow Oliver. alleged tax deficiency totals about 5000 dollars for 1922 1928 1925 with dates garbled.

Omicago United States Ralph Bottles Capan Oliver

John McCormack ends opera career over illicit romance

EGNDON April 0. John McCormack the famous tenor says he will not perform opera again. He explains he cannot sincerely make love to a prima donna 25 years his senior and 280 pounds heavier, declaring he is through with operatic work and has too much sense of duty to pursue it.

Egndon John McCormack Trishiner

Ambulances Make 2 Runs Wednesday

Shrieking ambulances halted downtown traffic twice as Joe Ortiz, employee of Merchants Transfer Company, was hurt loading a box into an elevator at the Nix Building College and Navarro. E B Gibbon, 34, of 227 North St Marys Street, fell to the sidewalk at Fondlon for St Dines a street and injured himself.

Mooetas Joe Ortiz Merchants ‘Transfer Company Hubert B. Green Hospital Nix College and Navarro Street Ham E. B. Gibbon St Mary Fondlon St. Dines Hinself

Gunter Head Says Summer Is Here

Gunter Head states summer has arrived as the Gunter hotel in San Antonio opens its dining terrace on East Houston Street for hotel guests. The terrace, a popular spot since last autumn, had closed for winter but now welcomes guests again.

Gunter Head A. McSween Gunter Hotel San Antonio Houston

Flier Solon Gave Up Navy Over Mercury Flight Restriction

J C Waston reports April 2 that William Jr. told the Senate Naval Affairs Committee he would not have resigned from the Navy if his superiors had allowed him time to fly the Mercury X rocket plane. The flier cited restriction on use of the navy’s bullet shaped aircraft as his reason for resigning.

Solong Navy J. C INS Alford J. William Jr Senate Naval Affairs Committee Biae Mercury

Doctor and secretary shot to death in New York

The article reports the fatal shooting of a doctor and his secretary inside the doctor's office living quarters. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but the victims are named, with the doctor aged 38. The incident appears to have occurred in early April at the office location referenced as Bottom plage Dry Aghnt.

New York Apell Mazwell Allen Young Howe Hin

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