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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1930
Page
22
Texas Pioneers opened their Fiesta season with a cheerful reunion at the Gunter hotel Monday. The gathering featured veterans Frank H. Bushick and J. T. Clinkscales among the attendees as long-time members, recalling past pioneer days and recent memories.
The colorful San Jacinta de Fienta Fiesta marks a royal opening as King Antonio NIT arrives by air to Port Winburn field Montay night. Cavalry guards and civic leaders attend a municipal visit, Alamo wreath laying, and a grand ball at the auditorium, with school children enacting a flower fete and a royal coronation to follow.
Col Buck unanimously elected president of the Texan Pioneer aviation group at the twelfth annual reunion in San Antonio. About 400 pioneers from across Texas attended as Mayor C M Chambers welcomed guests and historic remarks urged restoring the state capitol and surrounding land for a Texan memorial park. The meeting honored deceased members and announced outgoing officers including Frank F Jushick, Col Buck, Edwin Chambers, and others.
President Hoover signed a bill approving a $50,625,166 appropriation for independent government offices at Hoover today. The measure funds various agencies and offices, delineating the distribution of the new federal spending.
Want ads note a bargain in Woodlarn Place for a bungalow with Lavely and Migjero involvement. Car listing references a 1927 Chevrolet and reconditioned model priced at 235 with terms. Also mentions poultry coop, co op guidance, and garden tools with unclear locations and numbers.
Israel Amter Harry Raymond William Foster Robert Minor and others were found guilty of unlawful assembly in the Union Square riot last month and sentenced to indeterminate penitentiary terms. The terms may run from one day to three years at the state parole board’s discretion. Jester received a lighter sentence as an instrument of the others whom the court called prime movers. Robert Minor, son of Judge Minor of San Antonio, received an indeterminate sentence of one day to three years for inciting riot during the unemployment parade of April 2.
The Senate Judiciary Committee released an unfavorable report on the nomination of Judge John J. Parker of North Carolina to the Supreme Court. The committee vote was 10 to 2 against Parker.
The Linthfeam bill to designate The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem moved through the House and was sent to the Senate.
The Supreme Court announced a recess from May 5 to 19, delaying hearings for the term. Justices will pause arguments during the period and resume thereafter.
President Moorer today announced postmasters for Hillsboro Texas and Enid Oklahoma, naming Margie Beck and George Sainey to lead their offices while confirming two other appointees in Washington.
Weatherman J H Jarbos predicts increasing cloudiness across East Texas Monday night with a temperature rise. Monday night expected around 63 degrees, Tuesday near 85 degrees with light to moderate southerly winds. Partly cloudy conditions planned for West Texas with a heat wave potential.
A dress rehearsal for about 800 school children takes place Tuesday morning at 10 oclock in the municipal auditorium for the annual Bright of Flowers fete. Children paused Saturday during rehearsal due to a warning and resumed Monday afternoon.
Gilbert Perez of 427 Delgado was held in default of 390 dollars after prohibition officers raided a premises netting seven gallons of whiskey and a 10 gallon still. Perez pleaded guilty to possession and manufacture of whiskey.
Weather bulletin reports partly cloudy skies in San Antonio with mild temperatures Monday and Tuesday and warmer conditions early in the week. Southwest region forecast shows winds from the south and west with moderate to strong gusts, and no precipitation expected in the near term.
President Hoover relies on Democratic support to smooth passage of the London naval treaty amid internal GOP opposition. Senator Robinson of Arkansas is slated to defend the treaty in the Senate as delegates prepare to sign in London. Secretaries and officials anticipate the treaty’s impact on US, Britain, and Japan naval limits.
Senate judiciary committee voted 10 to 6 to report against Judge John J. Parker of North Carolina for associate justice. The panel cited unfriendly views on organized labor and a past remark about resigning if Negro votes elected. Parker may withdraw, but White House says no withdrawal planned.
Washington, DL Co. April Y M-Lu: qualified approval of the Coggens resolution proposing to suspend all railroad consolidations when Congress enacts further regulation was voiced today by Chairman McManus of the Interstate Commerce Commission before the members of the Interstate Commerce Committee.
Chicago April 2 radio WUBT broadcast the Paul Rader gospel program last night. A switch error at station WINT caused a New York melodrama to overlay the gospel broadcast, prompting hundreds of calls and public concern about riot risk.
George W. Moore a reputed bootlegger pleaded not guilty in criminal court to a second degree murder charge and went on trial for the killing of prohibition agents Robert Moncure and Franklin Paterson when they searched his house for liquor on January 18 in West Palm Beach Florida.
In San Saba Texas the chamber of commerce presented a loving cup to San Saba High School students for earning the highest points in the county meet. Rev MR EB McCall delivered the cup in the high school auditorium and Miss Loran Watkipe accepted on behalf of the student body.
In San Antonio a court inquiry revealed Mexican residents lacking citizenship papers but holding poll receipts. Testimony in Spanish showed several men, including Isidora Aguilar and Rafael Cortes, had not applied for citizenship though their names appeared on poll lists. Witnesses described how receipts were obtained or assigned, signaling potential political upheaval in Bexar County.
Washington on April 21 PI President Honversolag signed a bill authorizing the secretary of agriculture to conduct investigations at cotton ginning facilities.
Eugene Key, elected in a uniquely headed temporary appointment, takes leadership in Maith state. The report from Port au Prince dated April reveals key figures shaping governance amid political shifts and regional tensions.
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