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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1929

Page

3

Oil Firm Books Opened 10 Owners in Civil Appeals

Minority stockholders of the Grayburg Oil firm win a court ruling in El Paso clarifying that stockholders may inspect books, but not for speculative purposes. The case, tied to a 1950s corporate restructuring, held that access to records should not be used to compile a stockholder list for solicitations that harm the company.

Grayburg O31 el Pass Twandanios C.D. Durrell J. K. Beretta Aoertain Payline Feon Yherson Thenson Mul Sirs FL Palmer Nevess Luc Griyburg Oil Forpany Indiana Ol and Gas Corporation

Minister Supports Horse Racing as Not Against Bible

MIAME April 10 There is nothing in the Bible to condemn pari mutuel betting on horse races in the opinion of Rev. Frerett S. Smith of First Christian church The minister believes that the Immutuel system is honest and square Dr Smith expressed his views in a talk to the Miami Advertising club where he upheld horse racing as a legitimate amusement and denounced attempts by a minority to legislate personal prejudices into law by political manipulation.

Frerett S. Smith First Christian Church

Arrest Per Day Keeps Thieves Away

City detectives Charles Bartholomae and Jack Hire report arresting 10 thieves in 10 days in San Antonio. The suspects are believed to be the leaders of a larger auto theft ring. The first arrests occurred April 3 by Tice and Jar- Whotomne.

Charles Bartholomae Jack Hire San Antonio Tice Jar

Man Declares City Detective Detail Could Help

An unnamed man, Torres, argued for more specific charges as he entered a detective office. He implied a need to identify the man involved. Dave Witson fined Torres five dollars for drunkenness in the incident.

Alnriano Torres Henchharters Weilnenday Eallet Dave Witson Torres

Harlingen Pastor Addresses Pupils at College Meeting

Harlingen pastor Dr W W Tee spoke to pupils at Droughons Tuainess college Wertnes meeting held under the ction of Sohn K Teery. Ch AL wT Gh Cohen led the singing.

Harlingen W. W. Tee First Ranting Church Droughon Tuainess College Wertnes Sohn’ K. Teery Gh Cohen

Queen's Husband Cast Includes Reynolds and Maverick

In a Little Theatre production of The Queen's Husband two performers named George Reynolds and James Maverick stand out. The excerpt highlights their appearances in this period piece.

George . Reynolds Tup James 8 Maverick

Sherwood Comedy Season Finale at Haun Antonio Theater

The Haun Antonio Little Theater closes its season with a Sherwood comedy presented by D. Sherwood. Premier show features James Slayden Maverick Jurvis Quyenport Dorn Withersmwon Lisl op and Marion D. Joluson. Performances run Friday and Saturday nights with additional scenes in the Queen’s Husayindy threeaut setup.

Rene Haun Antonio Little Theater D. Sherwood James Slayden Maverick Jurvis Quyenport Dorn Withersmwon Lislop Marion D. Joluson

Estate of Hallie Rabe Disposition Sounds Complex

The will of Hallie Grace Rabe, deceased in Mexico City, leaves a 25000 estate to relatives and friends, with specific bequests including jewelry, a 24000 savings account for Marvin Ottomdr, and various items to nieces, a servant, and others. Executors named Mrs Florence Habe Ramer. distribution to relatives and gifts and multiple named beneficiaries across cities.

Alamo Heights Pryerty Tuth Grace Hobe Frnk Steen Negro Quilotta Rosenbaum Telnig Germany Milo G. Herringer Prance Jn Oa Isco de la Puente Telen Rabe Moyer Shreveport Fred W. Davis Mexico City Josephina Schuefer Mru Itumer

Seize Two Stills 50 Gallons Rum in Smith County

Tyler April 10 deputies seized a large liquor operation in Smith County, with two stills 80 and 200 gallon capacities and 50 gallons of corn liquor plus 1500 gallons of corn and rye mash. Two negroes were arrested but not charged pending investigation. The raid occurred in Sabine river bottoms above Winooa Lake.

Smith County Tyler Guilit Swith County Sabine River Winooa

Miners' Union Slashes Officers Salaries in Peoria

In Peoria Illinois the miners union voted to reduce officers salaries. Vice president William Snood and secretary-treasurer Walter Nesbit saw cuts. President Hishwick’s monthly pay dropped from 428 to 338 dollars, following an accord reached with the Chicago convention last September.

Peoria Anlarica Harry Fivhndont William 7. Snood Walter Nesbit Chicago Hishwick

Garfield Looms as Board Chairman

Dalivas April L0 Opj Janen R Garfield, former secretary of the interior and son of James A Garfield, will likely be chairman of Hoover’s emergency mediation board meeting here today to avert a strike by about 4000 Texas and Pacific Railway workers.

Dalivas OPJ Janen R. Garfield Interior James A. Garfield United States Tlerbert Hoover Texas & Pacific Railway

Walthall Back Prom Rotary Meet

Walthall returns from Dallas where he attended the Rotary International convention with sixty delegates from forty seven countries expected. The article notes a calm stance and mentions available work ads in the classified section.

Walthall Watter Warenau Katy San Astecia

A Club Women Will Hold Party At Piñama Hotel

The Ban Antonia Business and Professional Women's elity benefit bridge party is set for 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Piña hotel. Proceeds will fund educational programs. Pancrase will be given as an attendance prize.

Pinaa Clara Pancrase

Optimist Club Hears Ralph Soape at St Anthony Hotel

Ralph Soape led the Optimist club meeting held at the St Anthony hotel in Westhersay. Mrs. George Tush and Mrs. TB H Menedict provided the entertainment. John Sivene acted as chairman.

A. Optimist Club Ralph Soape Optimist Tech St. Anthony Naan Westhersay George Tush TB. H. Menedict John Sivene

Ramer to Receive $5000 Wedding Dower

Miss Miriam Ramer will receive a $5000 wedding dower the day she weds as dictated by the will of her aunt Hattie Grace Rube. The estate is estimated at $26,000 and is tied to A. curio dealer.

Miriam Ramer Hattie Grace Rube

Three Strikes and Out For Rogue in Court

A disorderly scene at Publex roof garden ends with Hinjus Hoffman fined five on drunkenness charges after a third arrest. Officer J. R. Vimie testified Wednesday in Corporation Court. No dance for the third visitor as Officer Timpic placed him under arrest.

Maque Hinjus Vitor J. R. Vimiie Publex Hinjus Timpic

Frigidaire Cold Control Demonstration At Local Showroom

Crowds of men and women witnessed Frigidaire's cold control operation, the latest in electrical refrigeration, at the national gold control demonstration opened by Frigidaire Corporation. The display at 722 North Market Street will run through Saturday with nightly hours until 11 o'clock, announced by W A Troland, local Frigidaire dealer.

Uesday Frigidaire Prigitaire Corporation North Bt Mary's Street W. A. Trolao Vrigidaire

Army Captain Club Speaker at Winnsville Noon Meeting

Capt. Arthur Hirker, construction quartermaster at Fort Sam Houston, spoke as guest of honor at the regular Winns vich noon gathering. Carl Wright Jahison, president, led the proceedings as the Buccaneer Syndiopators and a girl orchestra, under the direction of Duke Vindale, performed.

Arthur Hirker Fort Sam Stonsinn Winns Vich Inen He- Carl Wright Jahison Moening Buccaneer Synvopators Itilertle Duick Vindale

Trial Granted for Husband Slayer in County Case

Austin authorities report a new trial was granted for Clyde Maker, previously convicted of murdering his wife, Charles Haker, in a county case. The Court of Criminal Appeals ordered the new hearing, outlining grounds for review and further proceedings.

Austin Clyde Maker Inion Rounty Charles Haker

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