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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1929
Page
8
Continued note from Halll president of Southern Equipment outlines preparations for the Ando Show opening. The piece highlights staging plans and expected exhibits featuring local industry leaders and equipment innovations.
The program features the Gordon glee club and local performers presenting selections from the auditorium. It will be broadcast over WOAT between 8:30 and 9 pm with the augmented orchestra and featured soloists.
David Geiffin and his trio will perform several selections. Drury Dennett will present a dancing act after a pair of nimble numbers. Don Galvan to offer harmonies from his band. Booths are set up near the stage with seats for crowds and early stages of excitement observed at the auditorium.
A petition from Meneficencis Mez ieana seeks tax exemption for a free clinic to be built on property at South San Saba streets. The excommon petition, supported by Henry A Guerrand, was rejected by the commission, delaying the project.
Vaughan of Dallas returns to 8.4 to take a radio film post in the city. He arrives to assume a new position signaling changes in the municipal newsroom and ties to local media leadership.
Firemen at the Central fire station conduct their weekly drill with a running parade for a small crowd of observers. Ten firemen participate and a few dozen watchers attend between 20 and 30 people, with no slip, accident, or injuries reported during the drill.
In a foggy minutes report the Mancing city commission delay awarded the storm sewer project. The firms A E Rheiner and Elder billed $120011.50 and McKenzie Instruction Co $124019.05, with the vote and rationale not fully stated.
Musicians from the Texas theater will appear on a radio program. Left to right, standing: Eddie LeBleu D Acosta Joe Gutierrez Al Familario Edwin Scott Vic Insible director is standing. Seated:
An unclear report describes Vaughn Tle Tenth Firestone program and a singer rising before dawn to travel to the NLHC in Connecticut. The piece notes an early retirement Sunday evening at 20a and references a metropolia area near her town apartment as her beasts sleep.
The tenor Frankisn Baur expresses delight in a crowded scene and a lively audience. He notes no greater thrill than a surging mass and mentions the "Voley of Firestone" will drop at Coney Inland as fans gather for hot dogs and spectacle.
In Arlington on August 3 an expert from the Air Television company outlined plans for airborne television experiments. C Francis Jerking, VP in charge of research, described a Stinson cabin plane system with a high powered lens rotating to scan the ground. He emphasized the basic principles and engineering steps needed, noting trials may rely on airplane flight rather than fixed ground stations.
Sergeant Majer Secgt Piter Miskint left Bally Field Madar morning bound for Tilln Roch to target Captain W. Wright. The mission follows Captain Weight leaving Knoix Field early Monday heading southward.
Aug 5 report describes a romance between Jauline Sarker of New York and Jean Assolant a French pilot aboard the ship Levin. The couple married June 10 at Kor Ino Mind two weeks before an air voyage. Their meeting spanned a brief period with family ties and cross national backgrounds noted.
William Furlong of the Highway Department travels from Monday to Monterrey for a conference of the Mexican American Tourist Association officials. The session aims to streamline immigration rules and address governing procedures with attendees including Agron Soenn and other officials.
A rambling column on American visitors in the Northwest, praising Pacific waterfront life. It mentions boats, salmon fishing, and trips along Inlet shores, plus comments on prohibition and beer parlors in British Columbia. It references Vancouver, Juan Island, Alaska, and boundary talk.
Port Worth considers a test case against a new gasoline tax law. City Manager Cerr announces possible action as the city opposes the tax on gasoline used by municipal utilities. The move hinges on constitutional questions about state versus municipal taxing power.
An employee in City Hall reportedly worked Monday under the name Alfonso Newlin Jr after six months as assistant secretary to Mayor C. M. Chambers. No successor has been appointed in the vintor'y Aejyueriment.
A Belgian Congo proposal seeks large protected area for Chota flora and African wildlife. The plan aims to preserve rare species in their natural habitats and support scientific study amid colonial governance and research interests.
A crowd gathered outside Russell jail this morning in Amase ll Kan as Floyd Skuzes and Gilbert Meyer were moved to the state prison in Lensux, sparking fears of a riot amid the robbery case proceedings.
Nine bombing planes of the bombardment group prepare for departure with Major Hugh J. Ineev in command. The flight aims to reach San Diego California from an unspecified home base as part of a routine training or deployment.
Deputy Constable Ben Slows of Precinct No 1 was suspended indefinitely by Duke Carver, the constable, on Monday morning amid unspecified charges and an ongoing review.
Green Bay Wisconsin Governor Walter J Kesler and Mrs Kesler survived a takeoff mishap at Green Bay airport. The plane veered upon ascent injuring the pilot and a crew member, while the governor and spouse were uninjured. Local officials reported no serious harm to the governor.
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