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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1930
Page
6
A hearing in Washington discusses reform of prohibition with Dupont and lawmakers arguing that wartime ban rushed through Congress violated public wishes. They cite law violations, enforcement issues, and states rights, urging repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment while noting political pressure from anti and pro prohibition groups.
The Filipina house designed and built by Lieut. B L Meeden is an exact replica. Mrs R G Sherrard leads the exhibit entered in the Woman's Club Flower Show at the Menger. K Reichert, post gardener, donated the mowers for the house. Mrs Halstead Dorey donated the Filipino ft.
Initial census figures released in San Antonio indicate about 270 people in the incomplete South San Antonio report, with an estimated area population up by roughly 400. Supervisor Holzachober said 115 districts are nearly done and only two remain unresolved before the end of the enumeration period, which may extend if more families await counting. Enumerators faced difficulty finding residents as they schedule returns. Citizens are urged to cooperate as cards with return times are left at homes. The farming area may not be fully counted for two weeks.
A festive city celebration continues with a parade moving along Hour Street via Jefferson. An American Legion ball at Woollawn Lake on Wednesday night features King Antonia and prominent guests. Maj. Gen. Myre and others attend the grand march and ball with war trophy decorations and proceeds aiding preservation in the city.
The event at Galen High School drew bright attention as Krein Gitatin, a senior, led in a city contest. Mins Guntafion faced liquor board scrutiny in Tarpon to, with hearings set before the judge as committees address charges related to the Canadian liquor system.
The annual flower show sponsored by the Woman's club at the Menger hotel ballroom featured a fantasy titled Singing in the Rain by Mire H. Fichser and a miniature Filipino house with other displays. Federated clubs and local groups presented ensembles including wildflower tableaux and a grand Alamo courtyard philox. volunteers from multiple clubs aided by Mrs. Richard Vander Straten and others prepared unusual plant displays. The event drew numerous participants, with judging to follow and public viewing all day, plus a special 3 p.m. tea break.
A near capacity crowd at Cowd Auditorium witnessed Fiesta week’s Battle of Flowers pageant. Some 500 children in original costumes designed by Grace Weichman performed under Mollie Mouse’s direction. The garden tableau featured dancing fountains, water lilies, and acrobatic sparklers, culminating in a glowworm finale after a long, hour plus show.
A mule on a state highway near here injured Tatton, as the animal slipped and toppled onto him, breaking two bones. Lay ton Baleman comments on public opinion about mule safety and transportation.
Wire Chief J G Sarran announces a princess parade Thursday at 6 p m led by a motorcycle squad followed by police and civic dignitaries. Cadets from local high schools and military academy march between floats. Sections include Westmaceland Borin Avenue and others with school bands and dance groups. Princesses and attendants will be presented at the municipal auditorium at 4 16 p m.
Austin April 24 The better class of long staple cotton crown on a late prison farm brought a premium of 2 cents above market price or an average of 16 cents a pound according to a statement by W B Williams a late cotton cla rter He says 2345 bales were issued and sold for an average of 1% cents per pound The total net proceeds were 3284 33420 an average per bale of 396 58 The average staple length was 1232 inches The total premium was 26910 17 The crop was very light compared with other seasons Last year 4357 bales were produced on the state prison farms.
Continued from Wednesday Judge McCrory explains tax scheme for property owners paying poll tax. Non voting poll tax payers are listed separately. discussion centers on payment and placement of names on poll lists.
MINNEAPOLIS April 23 After ten years at the University of Minnesota Thorman Higer of the Philippines will leave for Maine to devote the rest of his life to improving his country He expects to receive the doctorate on March 20 He has earned bachelor degrees in netn and faster and in science
In Sacramento on April 3 Bruauer Corcoran faced a brief jail stay after being found intoxicated while tending to a horse. Witnesses described him presenting water to the horse as the incident led to his apprehension and confinement.
A federal court has ordered a padlock opened to allow the Ukrainian choir to perform in Detroit. The incident involves a former hero and unclear details about the scheduled recital and venue, with authorities citing legal restrictions on access.
Monica Acuna was crowned the most beautiful girl in the Philippines at the Manila carnival event. She wore a frock described as pineapple fiber and pineapple themed, with prize details noted as $150.
Detectives Cray and Willemson began an excavation near Mayfield Park after a Calhoun street woman told authorities her husband killed a man years ago and showed her the grave site. The informant, held at Fort Sam Houston for questioning on government alteration charges, testified her husband led her to the grave.
A marble slab and brick base were uncovered in a Philadelphia subway excavation under city hall. Investigators identified the site as the former engine base that pumped water into the city about 125 years ago.
Would you like to try this doctor's laxative free of charge The ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a gentle herbal laxative that starts muscular action relieves constipation and can be taken as needed It urges readers to order a free trial by mail from Monticello Alabama to receive the prescription bottle and sample at home.
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