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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

29

Fort Worth Delivers Helium Plant Demantled Site

Fort Worth officials report the Shenandoah and the Los Angeles dirigibles have left the Fort Worth mooring mat near the United States helium production plant. The facility is being dismantled as the government decides the fate of the structure, with operations now centered at Amarillo, Texas. The removal has drawn farmer comments about lost parking space and crop impact as work proceeds.

Fort Worth Shenandoah Los Angeles Dirightlrs United States Amatius Tezom Godaya Il Ronetty Nemuce Sutomebifista Treiy Wan

Army Orders from Universal Service Washington DB Aug 6

Army orders list transfers and duties for numerous officers and enlisted personnel across camps depots and posts. Names include Conrad S Gola Walter Fraser Roy Daston Charles E Boyle George Wright and others with destinations from Fort Sill Fort Sam Houston Washington to Fort Hamilton and Philadelphia. Some entries note retirements and reversals pending approvals.

Universal Service Washington DB. C Gola Conrad S. Babenek Céyy Camp Marla Koning City O Ite Walter Fraser Roston Guey Gachts Thorne G. Spencer 4. C Willington O. Wiewham Int Piattsburg R. la Carne Ohio Joy Camp Fort Broez Sterling K. Varro Resienacloe Nichola Robinson Hawaian Department Shevepark Willian T. Stefley Jr Orlinsto Mclntosh

Bell Easy Victor Over Jersey Star in Duel at Texas Meet

Bell easy victor over Jersey Star in a Texas campus clash. The event highlights University of Texas athlete Bell while opponents include Meader and Hull. Final score details show 7-2 and 0-4 in a revenue violator context with references to DL Gilbert Hull of South Orange.

Bell Jersey Bomames Ann Om Herkelty Bell University At Texas Meader Gilbert Hull South Orange

Catholic Ladies Club Hosts Charity Event At Linwood Avenue

The Catholic Young Ladies Club of Bank Fernando entertained members including Miss Esperanza Esparza of Mun Mexico and others at Linwood Avenue. A business meeting planned fund raising for a new San Fernando tool, plus a benefit picnic dance and supper at a nearby ranch. Father Torrente spoke on cultural education and club obligations. Prizes were awarded for contests, and dancing and music followed a supper. A separate event by Knaidah Review No 137 featured a benefit card party at Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Shank’s home with bridge and bunco and cake and pinei.

Smeeleatholic Young Ladiest Club of Bank Fernando Mlases Lupe Tonzbalceta Cristina Teaximlucta Taupe Minerva Martins Wireginta Hogenatrin Imzhalesian Smiss Esperanza Esparza Mmun Mexico Chopin Bech San Fernando Father Torrente Hole Cookac Mins Josaphine Ming Altein Knaidah Review L. W. Shank Shark Nell Hoberte

New York Giants purchase pitcher from Toledo

The New York Giants bought right handed pitcher Edward Lucrs from the Toledo club of the American Association. Manager John McGraw announced the deal and stated the purchase will be reported to the New York club at season end. He vocally refused further comment on Tar costs or lineup impact.

Tittsburgh Ang Edward Lucrs Toledo John McGrar Reno McGraw

Wright Hopes Heights Annexation Brings City Services

Acting Mayor Phil Wright says annexation of Alamo Heights remains likely and will bring a suburb fire defense. The San Antonio fire department will continue serving Alamo Heights while two new stations are planned in Harlandale and near Alamo Heights to protect expanding areas and about fifty thousand residents.

Alamo Heights Phil Wright Wright Alam Heights Wrangle Mp Wrangle Wright Iis Department Uclitaien Iikoite Iikoite Rhres Miler Cays Harlandale San Jose Terrell Wells Alamo Heighty

Six Games Scheduled In Knot Hole League

Six games slated for Tweaday in Knot hole Jeapme and Mirget league. Schedule lists Rangere vs Sacred in field at 2 o'clock, Woollawn Tigers vs Linnw field at 2:30, Spalding Cubaya vs Brackenridge Park at Lions field 3:30, San Pere Cate vs auglen Va at 4 o'clock, Porth Haveny vs San Pedro Cate at Lions field 5 o'clock, and San Pedro Sev Gate vs Thackensidge park seama at 6 o'clock. In Monday results Spalding Tuba defeated Broadway Trangers 8 to 5. San Pedro Sev Gate mixed with Thackensridge park seama. Grills fame won 12 to 11. Wood Inn Tigers forfeited their game to Yankeen.

Tweaday Knot Hole Jeapme Mirget Dinsy Rangere Sacred In Field Keen Ya Woollawn Tigers Linnw Etctack Spalding Cubaya Brackenridge Park Lione Lee Vm San Pere Cate A'Clork Auglen Porth Haveny San Pedro Cate Lions Pa Broadway Trangers San Pedro Sev Thackensidge Park Seama Grills Fame Tom Feith Wood Inn Tigers Yankeen

Spotlighted locals and visitors fill San Antonio notes

A long item lists residents and visitors across Texas towns. Edward QR Goodwin is noted as Los Angeles chamber of commerce membership commissioner now employed by San Antonio chamber in name capacity. Names include Fort Crockett inspector, visiting San Antonio, and various families in Corpus Christi, Austin, Houston, Galveston, Rising Star, and Bentonville. Also mentions Legion event speaker Chapin at Raymondville and revival notes in Austin, with multiple travel plans and new residences.

Edward QR. Goodwin Los Angeles Chamber of Commeres Repacity San Aetopio Chamber of Commerts

Woman Wed in Air Kills Self Inquest Reveals

A coroner’s verdict found Mrs. 3. O’Meara, 32, shot herself Monday night aboard a plane en route from San Antonio to take Charles, La. She had wed recently in the air and was returning to Bon Antonio when the tragedy occurred. Her funeral arrangements were in progress.

Funera? Perapeementa Pringunde Rowston Tueelug O'Meara Conraner

24 Japs Entombed as Bodies of 62 Taken From Mine

Rescue work continued at the Sumitomo coal mine on Hokkaido as 24 miners remained entombed. Fifty or more bodies have been recovered, with five injured. The mine’s extreme depth and dangerous conditions hinder operations.

RSO Sumitomo Gantes Hokkaido Gerén Biles

US Grain Exports Rise for Year Across Commodities

United States export figures show total grain shipments of 4 730 000 bushels for the period, up from 4 4 prelims a week and 209 000 for the same week last year. Wheat exports reached 1 702 000 bushels, with barley at 7 310 000 and other grains showing varied gains. Details list weekly and year over year totals across wheat barley rye and rye substitutes.

Wasisingten de G. Aun G United States Tommerce Ron Pot Werinst Jms Shamal Rye Vlinone

Towanda youths brew home wine. judge lectures

Aug 8 Towanda youths from prominent families used a chemistry lesson to try home fermentation. Ten boys admitted making a beverage from lemons sugar raisins and water near Luther Mill. Several drank it and felt sick. County Judge Culver admonished them without punishment pending good behavior.

Towanda Maehynckon Algo Wan Walter J. Bell Rayre Traillord League William Trosenfield Aml Rai Hits Luther Mill Aborieg M. Culver Cour Culver Istrice Hell Bell Schonl Hove

Air Pullman Signed for Transcontinental Bi Plane

Top photo features a new 18 passenger Condor bi plane prepared for test flight. It promises Pullman accommodations and is to operate on the Transcontinental air transport line from Los Angeles to New York, with interior seating described.

Pullman Transcontinental Air Transport Line Los Angeles N.Y

Senator Smoot Sugar Tariff Plan Faces Fire

Western grain producers oppose Senator Smoots sugar tariff proposal as a Democratic-Insurgent coalition mounts a challenge. Critics fear the plan may substitute for existing high rates and hurt markets, while supporters defend the tariff as stabilizing price and revenue.

Smoot Warelngton 2. C Ang CWS Arve Ksover Senatae Flom Simmons North Garalina

Missouri Pacific reports July 1929 car loads rise

The Missouri Pacific system reports a July 1929 rise in cars loaded, with more than 12 000 additional cars in Missouri valleys and connecting lines compared to July 1928. For July 1929 the total reached 110 108 cars, up from 97 176 a year earlier, with 47 912 cars received during the month.

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Excursion to Nueva Mercedes Delayed by Weather

A mistyped travel notice describes an excursion to Nueva Mercedes with unclear route details. It mentions Saturday departures on a Southern Paritic line and points to Nice Mtrerdas and Mercedes as destinations, with dates and passenger names embedded in garbled text.

Nice Mtrerdas Atesien Opniere Mercedes Tm de Cawer

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