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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1930

Page

2

World trip plans by John Henry Mears in monoplane

John Henry Mears of New York arrives in Los Angeles to test a monoplane aiming to set a faster globe circling record. He seeks a 14 day trip, flying New York to Newfoundland then England and across Europe to Siberia, Alaska, and the Pacific to New York. Newspapers will carry daily radio reports.

Joe J. O'Neill Los Angeles John Henry Mears New York Mears Charles B. D. Collier Zeppelin Atlantic Pacific Pio Newfoundland England Europe Siberia Alaska Alsen New Tee Heart Meare Goret Grap Zeppal John H. Mears Globe Trotter

PLAN CAMP FOR Y BOYS PLANS FOR BOYS CAMP

A summer camp near Kerrville opens June 1 to August 5 with capacity for 50 boys aged 9 to 18. Activities include baseball, archery, miniature golf, woodwork, Indian lore, and more. Beverly Sheffield named swimming instructor under Ben Brite, with McDaritt of A and M College assisting. Camp aims to provide extensive facilities on a riverfront site and is a member of the Camp Directors Association of America.

Hilla Bnus Kerrville Pat Au.cla Guadioupe Beverly Sheffield Ben Brite A. McDaritt A. and M. College Weder Brite Ror, Witt Chsirmer Maury Materick Dr. FP I. Xizou Albert Steves Jr M.C Camp Directors’ Association America

Legion Auxiliary Officers Named at Kelly Field

The American Legion Auxiliary post 608 at Kelly Field selects officers including president Kyle SMavpim Saclay Vena and vice presidents B. T. Jones and J. O. Wiles. Treasurer Shenpard and other leaders are listed, with names such as Mire FL EL Morin and Mrs. Peer Germ haydains among the reported officers and roles.

Kyle Smavpim Saclay American Legion Flerisi Kelly Tela B. T. Jones Wiles EL Morin Celars Mey Shenpard Sme Oh Undine Die Sovians Peer Germ Haydains

Mrs Molly Males Remarries After Brief Separation

In London on April 2, Molly Males announces her remarriage after a short separation. The event follows a period of personal change and professional notes regarding her husband’s work. The couple’s plans and future arrangements are outlined in local notices.

London Molly Males Dover Prine

Pettusfield Oil Field sees three new producers to boost district

Three new wells announced Saturday mark a surge in Pettusfield Bee County activity. Union Producing’s No 9 Ray, Humble No 1 McKinney, and Houston Oil Company No 1 plan drilling or testing, with No 8 Way and others likely to complete soon, aiming for early May results and a busy campaign in the San Antonio oil district.

Aroy Anil South ‘Texas Pettus Oil McRinnes Houston Oil Company Pettus Union Tay Meio Oi Opera Lura Houston Company Weat Bee County San Antonio McKinney Humble

Nation Turns Its Attention to Gang During Boys' Week

Nation marks Boys Week with the EGY club occupying VMC venues Sunday to Thursday and all denominations planning services. Churches, junior and senior clubs, and parents’ nights feature boys as ushers and honored guests in a nationwide observance promoted by the Hic movement and OI. CA sponsors.

Nation Gang EGY Clube Nacional America Washington Prota Llama Heights Hic Beverly Sheffield OI. CA

Man Keeps Awake 78 Years Says Albert Herpin Case

Trieste, N Jn April 2B Here is the story of a man who for 73 years has slept with sleepless eyes in a changing world. Albert Herpin, once baffling physicians 30 years ago, reappears with the tale of a Hungarian war veteran who reportedly has not slept in 135 years. He claims to read papers all night, remaining alert while others sleep, staring at the clock through 24 hour rounds. Doctors who examined him were baffled and retired, and Herpin himself offers an explanation. He says rest comes with open eyes, and his mind never rests as he sits and reads.

Trendon Albert Herpin Herpin Floresla Bel

Spilling of Liquor Fails to Free Man

Boston on April 26 M3 a man named Dewey Terry spilled moonshine on the sidewalk and broke the jug when stopped by police. An officer recalled his wife’s kitchen and mop used to collect the liquid, which was later used as evidence in court. Terry received a suspended sentence of one month and probation.

Boston Dewey Terry Terry

Men Lead Women in Clothes Costs Anril 21 Chicago

An University of Chicago analysis of 12 000 family budgets shows overall expenditures favor men’s clothing costs. The study notes the husband’s apparel expenses are higher than the wife’s, with yearly averages around 513 to SLT beyond typical budgets. Miss May Tanilee Cowan, PhD, lead economist, discusses the disparity in household spending patterns.

Chicago Lees University of Chicago May Tanilee Cowan Bine Economics Department

Capital Dry Raids No Policy Indication

In WASEFINGTON the Broadway restaurant faced a raid amid unclear policy signals. James St. Doran, prohibitions commissioner, stated the action did not reveal a national dry law policy and aimed at a violator.

Cuntseraa Beevire Wasefington Agerilom Broadway Uhiplaagk Raven Federal Agantk James St. Doran

Plane wrecked flyer near death at Mercy Hospital

GRAYLING Mich April 20 Lieut Barbert Bar Paley former holder of solo flying endurance record was reported dead today at Mercy Hospital from injuries sustained when his plane struck a stump during an attempted takeoff on the estate of Cliff Durant a millionaire Laportaman.

Grayling Mich Barbert Paley Mercy Hospital Cliff Durant Trillonaire Laportaman

Pen Cruelty Admitted by Ohio State Pen Inmates

In Columbus, April 20, the Ohio state penitentiary inmates tacitly admitted brutal punishment for rule violations before a governor's commission. Some testimony claimed mistreatment was falsely branded as cruelty, noting a few fire-time cases not sustained by evidence and denying unwarranted force.

Walsermal

Sleepless caretaker eccentrically frames city life

A man living with a strange condition endures sleepless nights and nervousness while working as a caretaker in Trenton. He jokes he is not a crank, enjoys his solitude, smokes at night, and remains teetotal while opposing Prohibition. He plans to read the newspaper at night to rest for the next day.

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