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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1930

Page

3

Spiked Punch Incident Impacts Dozens at Wichita Party

A Wichita party reported spiked punch affecting hundreds with paralysis and weakness. Victims included women from Hill residential area and a local oil field worker who tested the punch before serving. Several paralyzed or unable to walk, others rely on crutches. some treated at hospital and county poor farm. A probate judge ordered removal of five children from a father deemed danger to them.

Wichita Kans Amit Ning Ninre Vic Lima Fashionalle Ucly Dickesac

City considers new bids for Woodlawn Lake concessions

City may readvertise concessions at Woodlawn Lake community center after two bids were received. Official Rubjoitn noted figures could not be made public, with negotiation ongoing with Major Chantrers. A rival Fjlanda project near the water may affect concession value. Baden proposed a $705 monthly contract.

Woodlawn Lake Woodlawn Inks Ingab Rubjotn Maning Rujinta Xlanda Wtrerthy Wo Baden Rubinta

Ken Maynard Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Film star Ken Maynard was operated on in Los Angeles after an acute appendicitis attack. He was reported to be recovering following yesterday’s procedure. Maynard and his wife were en route to Wilmington, California, for a planned tour of the South era islands when he fell ill.

Ken Maynard Los Angeles Maynard Chile Wilmington Calif Jahoeth & Dant Southera Islands

Repairs to R-100 To Take Ten Days

London April 20 After inspection of the damaged airship R 100 the aeronautical correspondent of the Morning Post reports strong probability repairs will take ten days or a fortnight. The dirigible is slated for a May trip to Canada.

London Canada Morning Pout

Blaze Destroys Ingersoll Mansion Home in Montclair

Fire today nearly levelled a 40 room mansion in Montclair North Dakota once owned by Charles H Ingersoll son of the late Robert F Ingersoll the watch manufacturer. The blaze caused extensive damage to the residence formerly home to the Ingersoll family and was described as virtually destroyed by afternoon.

Ingersoll Montclair N. D Charles TI. Ingersoll Robert FT. Ingersoll Daline

Local Couple Face Suit Over Separation Details

Elisa Bartlett sues Joseph Sehihraut alleging cruel treatment amid years of separation. The couple, described as stage actors, are involved in a divorce or separation dispute with court action pending. The case centers on alleged mistreatment and personal conduct between the pair.

Low Tax Battle Over Bond Issue Stimulates City Talk

A $4 975 000 bond issue set for May 7 faces opposition from James Young who argues it will raise city taxes and burden taxpayers. He contends higher valuations would yield only limited net gains after interest and urges replacing tax favors with real industry like factories farms and businesses to boost prosperity in San Antonio. The discussion aired on KTAD at 2216 a m Tuesday morning highlighting concerns about valuation, tax impact, and the city’s economic strategy.

Eily Jamra Young Jey Young San Antonia Ares Alveel Whenera Vite Timils

Women’s League Pushes Maternity Laws for South

South Louisville coverage notes the League of Women Voters backing maternity legislation. Report mentions April 29 and a favorable committee action in Washington with a push from South Makotns and Representative W. South Makotns, urging mobilization behind the measure.

Women’s League Louisville Nelay League of Women Voters South Makotns the League Nic

Plane aid in studying eclipse reports from coast to coast

Astronomers from Mt Wilson, the US Naval Observatory and Pomona College recorded the total solar eclipse with hundreds of photographs as clouded skies partially cleared. Lt Harold Hathcork captured the best images using an unconventional equatorial photograph, while observers in an army plane noted unusual shadow phenomena across cloud tops and a purple tinge enveloping the landscape. Capt. A W Stevens described the shadow movement and forecast further study from air observation posts.

Eiongy Calif Niles Mt. Wilson U. S. Naval Pomona Collec Seth Nicholson Fasadena Harold Hathcork Hesidrnis Hiesun Sinclair Stith Mt. Wilson End Army A. W. Stevens Stevern Bis Aide Lieut. J. Corkeills Stevens de. Smith Eaill

Youths Charged With Unlawfully Carrying Pistol

Two youths were charged after they were arrested early Sunday morning in front of a Carolina grocery store on South Presa Street. Deputies found a hammer a cinebar and two pairs of rubber gloves in their car. They allegedly admitted they were waiting for their partners and one said the girls are getting harder to smile nowadays.

Charess Ot Unlewlalle Eaersing & Pistal Torsiaran Urtathan Collim Thriet J. RK Total Son al R. J. Mendaras A.na 1 Erocery Carolina South Presa Davis

Son of Bishop Held for Murder Charge

Matthew Ndandado, son of the Protestant Episcopal bishop of Tennrewes, was held without bail for grand jury consideration on a first degree murder charge in the death of 73 year old David Paynter who fatally injured in an upper West Nile room on April 18.

Nisay York Matthew Mnadado Tennewes Bart Geard David Paynter Henson Upper West Nile

Fox visits Dallas daughter as his song debuts

Oscar J. Fox of Dallas spent Tuesday visiting his daughter at 133 Cavey Avenue. His new composition Hills of Home was released by the Victor company in record form. Divorces granted include Dorothy Summer and Hubert AM Rimmer among many names listed.

Oscar J. Fox T. Mx Dallas Com. Hoker Antanian Cavey Avenue Fox Victor Company Dorothy Summer Hubert AM. Rimmer Vaulite O'Conor Home Conny Hibert J. Benton Lottin Senon Manuela Cassio Alea Cassil

Back In 89 San Antonio A Business Center Corner

A historic San Antonio image shows the northeast corner of a main plaza in 1889 with the Kampmann Building housing Solomon Deutsel and Co department store nearby. The Larkwood National Bank occupied Kampmann’s lower floor while a cigar store filled another corner.

San Antonio Akyacraper Lourstory Kamponna Atlee Bo Ayres Cowmerece Soledad Skegs Solomon Deutsel and Company Sun. Ait Y

Revival Services Continue at First Presbyterian Church

Revival services will continue at First Presbyterian Church with sermons titled What is Prayer. Manfred Grelatil will organize a large choir for Tuesday evening as singing and prayers accompany the gathering. A meeting of men will follow to plan shut-in services and shipper arrangements.

First Presbyterian Wire Presbyterian Church Dre Grildell Manfred Grelatil

Nat Washer for Proposed Bonds

Absentee votes in the bond election reached twenty one up to Tuesday with additional ballots cast Monday and Tuesday morning. Approval of the bond issue announced by Nat Washer was reported to Major MM Chambers on Tuesday. Washer is recovering from a serious operation at Santa Rosa infirmary.

Nat Washer Metter Major Chambers Santa Rosa Infirmary

Work on Officers Quarters Starts at Field

Plans to begin work on company offices and officers quarters at Insdbph field are moving forward. Kenteth Lt Col born company of Pusidona California won a contract to combine 42 officers quarters and 45 non commissioned officers quarters with representatives of the firms present to start construction. Up to TOM men will be employed during stages of the project.

Kenteth Lt. Colborn Company Pusidona Calif Comnts Qunetord stac_sonstrustion

Rubiola to Widen Park Bridle Paths

Park officials announce widening of bridle paths in Hrawkenridge Park. Six feet will be added to reach a width of 10 to 12 feet. Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola announced the plan on Tuesday. New paths will be built in Olmos district with labor from chain gangs.

Hrawkenridge Park Park Jacob Tubiola Tnesdy Olmos

Business Gains Touted By U.S. Chamber Leader

Washington April 2 President William Waiterworth of the United States Chamber of Commerce stated that business is gaining despite wartime strains. He told the opening general session of the eighteenth annual meeting that American industry is progressing through a difficult economy and will recover.

Washington, D.C William Waiterworth Chamber of Commerce of the United States Uni Uutterworth

Produce theft ring may be broken

City Detective Alex Gossman arrested two youths in the act of stealing berries from a produce truck. The raid aimed to break a ring conducting routine deliveries to the Milton building. In custody, the youths admitted thefts from several trucks during March and April and said they turned to theft to fuel narcotics use. A car carrying clothing and a sample case also reported stolen from local residences.

Alex Gossman Ns Beer Hells Crow Milton Iooil Mlley Wiley Far Glif Erie Toy Travis Strart Grocer Niga Ni J. Mates Waeerly Avenue A. J. Weaver

Pebeco Toothpaste Ad Endorses Lifetime Use

An old Pebeco toothpaste ad promotes a seven day trial claiming the product cleans and whitens teeth, neutralizes mouth acids, and helps nature retard tooth decay. The copy targets readers with a friendly tone and urges joining a circle of lifetime users after a brief trial.

Adel

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