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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1930

Page

4

Thieves fouled by odorous burglars in city area

A string of break ins reported across the city over the weekend. J. E. Palmer of the Air Cafe on 110 Main Avenue said his business was entered through the front door. a money box and register were pried open. The A Wimar company safe in the City National Bank building showed attempted gains but the safe remained closed. A Cloonan Decorating front door lock was jammed at 617 North St Mars's Street. Milk and chickens vanished from F. Drilfer Fairy and Gordy’s on 200 South Hackbeghr Street and 200 Halletrees respectively. A $12 watch and money were reported missing from W C Jones at 140 Hast French Luce. A pay telephone was robbed at the National Guard Armory and valuables from various homes were listed in police notes.

bin Antonio J. E. Palmer Air Cafe Main Avenue A. Wimar Company Ional Bank Enoe Cloonan Decorating Company North St. Mars’s Street F. ©. Drcilfer South Hackbeghr Street Gordy W.C. Jones National Guard Maverick Elzareta G. _ Tatteliff Carolina Street W. Simmons Howard Street Tess

Lindbergh Lands at Cristobal After Havana Hop

Lindbergh rests in Cristobal after writing about his ten hourly conquest of the air. He departed Havana at 5:93 a.m. and landed at Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua at 11:37 a.m. then took off for France field arriving at 4:04 p.m. the distance covered was 623 miles.

Canal Zone Ares A. Taindvergh Havana Puerto Cabexas Nicaragua Aler France Field

Austria Eyes Ford Plant as War Rebuild Drive Gains

Berlin report says Chancellor Schober urged Ford to build a major European factory in Steyr, Austria, to boost industry. The appeal targets Ford’s Europe footprint with a proposed plant near Steyr, tying to Austria’s postwar recovery plan.

Berlin Schober Austria Ford Wing Rppen Autimobile Ele Steryz Upper Amtria

Plan Last Rites for Pilot Kelly

Fort Worth April 28487 Flierd friends and business associates planned Lofay to hover with last rites dim Kelly, Wort Worth endure ance Flier who for a time won holder with Trex Tolbins of the world's refueling fight record. Wo Mennis Fort Worth is operator and C V2 Williams Tonkawa kia

Fort Worth Lofay Dim Kelly Wort Worth Ance Trex Tolbins Wo Mennis Williams Tonkawa Kia

Canon Rudd Calls Washington Cathedral Project Vital

Canon Arthur B. Rudd urged that Washington Cathedral be completed as a symbol of Christian influence on national life speaking to a large St. Mark's Episcopal Church audience. He noted plans began in 1801 and tied the project to the 1932 George Washington bicentennial. he resumes lectures Monday at St. Mark's Parish house.

Washington Manon Arthur B. Rudd St. Mark'h George Washington Episcopal Church

Sabinal Mayor Kay Alexander Dies After Short Illness

Sabinal Texas reports the death of Mayor Kay Alexander at age 60 after a brief illness. He was reelected last Friday after one term, a World War II veteran who served with Canadian forces before the U.S. entry. Funeral services were planned for Bens Yowitey with Rev W L Highs officiating. he is survived by two sisters and five children.

Sabinal Tex Kay Alexander Alexander Ontisiine United States Sarbinal Bens Yowitey W. L. Highs Methodist Church Alesmander Til- You Taw Donn Alexander Marian Trenderson Tirge James Kaydry Betty Alexander

Public saved on fake ads crackdown cited by FTC

The Federal Trade Commission reports it has saved the public more than 50,000 from fraudulent advertising over the last year. Advertisements for quack patent medicines are noted as most sensational, and the commission states it has curtailed such ads nationwide.

Colvermat Service Waitingscon Federal Trade Commission Commission

San Marcos Officer Shot While Confronting Suspects

San Marcos peace officer with 20 years on the force was wounded while pursuing two suspects in a dark alley. The officer returned fire as they fled after being ordered to surrender. his condition was described as recovering.

San Marcos Marinun Trance Utehon Wrance

Census Reveals Inmates of San Quentin

An unofficial census of San Quentin prison shows 4034 inmates with 227 under 20. Of the 4707 remaining, 1302 are under 25 and 2142 were under 20 when they began their terms, suggesting ages and backgrounds resemble a mixed college and penitentiary profile.

Mission Woman's Body Sent Home

Funeral services were held Monday for Mrs Marian Holliday, 49, of Mission Texas, who died in San Antonio Saturday. The body was sent to Washington Texas, her former home, for burial. She is survived by husband George H Holliday of Mission, her mother Mrs Elizabeth Charlton of Pennsylvania, two sisters Mrs Joe Pope of Arizona and Miss B Charlton, and one brother Albert Charlton, both of Tennessee.

Marian ©. Holliday Mission Texas San Antonio Washington George H. Holliday Elizabeth Charlton Pennsylvania Joe Pope Arizona B. Charlton Albert Charlton Tennssirani

Man Is Shot and Killed in Odd Chicago Triangle

In Chicago a domestic dispute ended in a fatal shooting last night. Frank Gascon Jr. and Luther McWilliams, both divorced, accused each other as Gascon returned to his former wife’s apartment with their child. Gascon shot McWilliams after a scuffle. witnesses saw him drop the child before firing. Gascon was later arrested.

Chicago Frank Gascon Jr Luther McWilliams Gascon McWillinan

Ships Break Ice In Race On Lake Superior

Two ships broke away from a 14 vessel icebound fleet in Whitefish Bay and raced toward the open water of Lake Superior in the annual spring effort to reach Superior ports. The Assiniboia and the Keewatin passenger and packet ships led the break. The Agomento Inuit by those crews.

Superior Balate Marie Mich Lake Superior Inks Shipping Assinboia Superior Haves

Roadhouse Patron Shot by Bandits in New York

A roadhouse patron was shot during a robbery in Bellanne Cavatry. The bandits rifled the cash drawer and escaped after injuring William Welrman near the heart. The incident occurred as the victim offered resistance, with police reporting a panel of two suspects seen after the crime.

Bell Tatawa Mon Eliot Bellanne

Oklahoma Gas Line Blast Kills Mother and Two Children

In Oklahoma City on April 2 a natural gas line burst from the South Oklahoma oil field area causing a massive explosion that killed Mrs. H. E. Shipman and her two children Dale, 13, and Loi Lo. A fourth child survived. Investigators cited high pressure and a kitchen ignition as the likely cause.

Oklahoma Okdlahoma City South Oklahoma Mary Sudik H. E. Shipman Pioneer’ Gas Company Shipman

German Ends Fast of Sixty-Four Days

Monticello New York April 28 Paul Urban a German World War veteran ends a 64 day fast after living on a pint and ball on winter days He weighed 165 pounds and dropped to 111 He claims the fast will rejuvenate his body and help him live longer He is 46 years old

Bandit Robbery At Varsity Theater Leaves One Dead

Two SMU students were wounded when a bandit attempted a hold up at the Varsity theater. A female companion, identified as M. Tanston of Nashville, Tenn, died later in the hospital. The assailant was killed during the incident.

Dabdas Ayeil UFI Southern Methodist University Unulu Chia M. Tanston Nashville,Tenn

May Fete at West Moorland with Queen and Court

A May fete at West Moorland College begins at 6 PM with a royal court of 30 attending. The queen and princess identities are kept secret. Mig Katie Lane McDowell will be maid of honor and Miss Burke Catlin will be lady of the prince. Representing schools include Avon Alamo Heights Main Avenue Brackenridge Yarlandale Los Angeles Heights Floresville Hill Corpus Christi and Beeville with various Misses attending. Twelve dancers from Bonner school of dancing and several college selects are named among participants.

Floresville Hill Virginia Spence Ole Denaho Corpis Christi Jaiss Smith Jil Stubbs Beeville Ane Reagan Laurance Griffen Sabinal Sl&o Foeor Bonner School of Dancing Due Te Esses Ann Tirachear Virginia Dri Asadal Yoder Table Fleming Kathrine Geatt Ethil Weiner Norelte Glover Charinde Darton June Borg Elta Llosd

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