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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1929
Page
2
Countess Powis wife of the fourth Earl of Powis was killed when her automobile skidded and overturned near Towebester while driving from Dowis Castle in London. Her body showed no external injuries and her chauffeur was unhurt, believed to have died from shock.
London reports Britain’s new dirigible M100 nearing completion with trials ahead. The maiden voyage is planned to Canada but no start date set, and the flight is not expected before fall.
Dawn shooting shocked San Fernando Cathedral where Father Lucie Valderere led a 15 minute service. Consoiano Simon, 26, of 324 San Marcos Street, a former fusilier, collapsed at the foot of a Christ statue as three injured worshippers were treated during the disrupted mass.
Pistol shots rang out at a church wounding a man who was struck once in the heart and once on the brow. A pistol and note of disillusionment were found beside him as officials directed care at Robert B. Green hospital. Nearby columns advertise used car bargains offering notable savings through classified ads.
Peter Migge of 226 Hecker Street sustained slight injuries when the car he was driving and another vehicle collided Monday night at Belknap and King's Highway. Names of the drivers were not learned by investigating officers.
A lively plea features Mush Officer Branner and a child gang promoting the Just Kids club. Readers are urged to join, send coupons, and include self addressed stamped envelopes to receive buttons and pictures of Branner, with a special note for the first hundred members.
Thomas FR Lawrence a San Antonio resident for 20 years died at his home 2411 Went Commerce street He was a Missouri Pacific conductor with 30 years service He belonged to Anchor Masonic lodge O R CThomas Hume division and the Christian church He is survived by his widow two daughters Louise and T P Gawrenen of San Antonio three sons Elliott Torare and David located in Houston California and San Antonio respectively
Funeral services were held Tuesday for Misa Gertrude Amanda Hollan aged 24 who died at a local hospital. Rev Z C Rebingon officiated. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs O T Wolton of San Antonio and six brothers Guy Tak Anerlos Leslie New York City Willig Brooklyn Harley McAllen and Mi and daolian of San Antonio. Teutud Arniddock baritone and Whiter Dunham appearance noted. Concert ball room Gunter on April 34 tickets Mrs Krakauer.
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