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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1929

Page

9

School Land Sale Halted in Rains County Texas

Judge Grover Sellers halted the planned sale of about 3300 acres of Rains county school lands in Hooks Ley county after overruling a defense motion to dissolve a temporary injunction. The tract, part of a 11000-acre original parcel, was described as prairie land with no improvements and was proposed to be sold at 14 per acre, a figure countered by A G Paynng of Lubbock who testified no nearby land sold for under 15 per acre.

Greernvilte Texas Grover Sellers Rains County Hooksley County Walter McGahee Will Prairie A.G. Payng Lubbock

Kansas City Youth Recalls Alamo Landmarks in San Antonio

A 10 year old Kansas City boy, William Morton, tries to locate familiar spots from a decade ago in San Antonio. He recalls the Alamo and San Fernando Cathedral as the few downtown places that appear unchanged. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bruce Morton. his father serves as a Katy Lines division passenger agent.

Kansas City William Morton Beesas City San Antonio Alamo San Vernando Cathedral Myr Bruce Morton General Passenger Katy Lines Dlivision

Ancient Nacogdoches Street Building Sparks Theories

Historians note the three room 108 Nacogdoches street building may be an old school in use by a locksmith a tailor and a lunch room proprietor. New plaster hides age yet exposed rock indicates eight and a half decades with local efforts to locate oldest village houses. The Light seeks information on landmarks while a club injures a caddy in Datba.

San Antonio Nacogdoches Street Willstons

Court Proceedings at Justice of the Peace Court and Ninety Fourth District

Judge John F nnion presides over the Justice of the Peace Court with multiple defendants on motor light and highway violations. In the Ninety Fourth District Court Judge WS Anthony handles Ex Parte writs of habeas corpus and a long list of traffic, disturbing the peace, assault, vagrancy, drunkenness, and other violations with numerous defendants named and fines ranging from 3 to 60 dollars.

Justice OF the Peace Court John F.nnion Vines A. Hartel CG. Smith Conn Milburn Jol Maca George Dugosl Acior Tre Trecendes Ballesteros Ninety-Fourth District Court WS. Anthony Dorothy Colemin M.C. Martin Dix Iankenwens Vicente Reyes J. C.F. Vigeiis Rey Tohnson Dan Lanes Karla Ibs Lorenza Sanwvnez la Herma Wrisht Goirelle H. iMartin McCarthy Jiss Datson J. Blanton R- Newcomb Emory Anderson Mary Robins Joby Cortez Arthir Davis J. White Anolinar Rutz Clarence Aslon Sackie Jackson Jond Abraham Reyes Vagranes F. Ft Felix Bwitran Schextinn Silva Vrinvlad T. Cana Felix Wiletron Alberto Aguirre Genero Careia Armilfo Mlnres Earnest Ronteiros Jobn Tomas Gilbert Nino George Dermoody Ayla’ Welch W. Ends Carn Wynne Marion Smth D. J. Dibhina C.F. Trapper Drimkenne J. M. Dus Alice Hampton Charlie Gibby Modesta Gareia Padra Mireles Mil) Tauer Lawrence Smith Arthac Tabinenus Apolinar Ruiz el Earnest Medie McGuinnis Oy Hl Vicente Varnas Ellie Greggs Troberta Chara Tuan Chupr Victor Crimdar John Lopes Juau Forex Ignacio Mato Marevina Herrera Tian Flores 3. T. Edwards Jim Strew Alice Hampton Richard Que Ledge Charles Oliver Flivio Nungio Tomes Kelley H.w.templeton Fraser F. Allen A. R. Greer A. Harry W. T. Belwood T. Larry Thomas J. Louch Tenner Gund E. Decker J.T Behrens Ternx Vasquez

Men Tried In Court After Raids At Market

A series of raids led to 39 men being brought into corporation court Friday on rurrancy charges as Vice and Police Commissioner Phil Brieht’e edlet af work or go tn fail. Thirteen were found guilty and jailed by Judge Dave Watson, while the rest were acquitted. Juan Guerrera, a line man, was released after saying he would marry. J. H. Fallin, superintendent of the United States employment bureau in the market house, and aide J. H. Martin testified that although 2500 workers were needed, many refused to work. Officers Q. TH, Henderson and M. falin acrester OY men at this plan.

Phil Brieht Dave Watson Juan Guerrera Acre Watson J. H. Fallin

Man Takes Ring from His Ex Wife Released on Bond

William Hagestadt of Now Braui fle was released under 500 dollar bond after a charge that he took a diamond ring from his former wife. The complaint filed before Justice of the Peace John Onion alleges robbery by assault on Mrs Lila Hovestadt on Snury Presa street. Hovestadt told the sheriff that Mrs Flavegtadt was married, and that the ring taken was the one she wore when they were engaged to be married.

William Hagestadt Brauifle Justice of the Peace John Onion Hy Asaault Lila Hovestadt Presa Hovestadt Flavegtadt Marcied

Lean VMASTANS MEET ADA Ti La

In Ada Louisiana on August 24 readers note activities as the American Legion and auxiliary advance convention plans amid routine sessions. Local groups push forward business discussions during the gatherings and related events in the state.

Ada Ti American Teeion and Legion Auxiliary

Gillespie County Fair Opens With Record Attendance

Aug 23 in Prede ricksburg Texas Gillespie and Hill County farmers gather for a three day Gillespie County Fair. Bobbie of Laredo former speaker of the Texas Legislature opens events as Livestock and agricultural displays draw crowds. Angora goat exhibit and more goats than any county fair nearby headline the displays. Evening open air dances and a homecoming draw back many Gillespie families each year. Opening attendance estimate around three thousand Friday morning.

Predericksburg Texas Gillespie County Hill County Heanlie Bobbie Laredo Tealing Iinderis Gillespie Famity

Fire Control Body Formed in San Antonio

An inter chamber fire waste control committee was formed in San Antonio announced by Porter Whaley of the chamber of commerce. The group will work with other chamber fire committees to gather and distribute data on fire losses and fatalities and prevention methods. US members include J. G. Parran chair. Ralph Farken. A. C. Hornelt. Harry Martyn. Dr. Dan Runsell. Clarence Jones. Teentat Gremanl. Farward Well. John M. Marciatt. Paul H. Bohol. Lieut. Coh PG G. Gardner.

San Antonio Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce J. G. Parran Ralph Farken A.C. Horne

Meat Packing Heir May Go on Stand

In Los Antwele, Aux, the meat packing heir faces a possible stand in the trial. The defendant, alleged to have harmed his wife, awaits a formal decision after a recent quarter session.

Los Antweles Aux Michiel Jobpatrick Sudaly Tony Cart

Thoms Funeral to Be Held Sunday

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon for Aleit Prank Thoms eight who died in a capital Feikee morning. The Rev A D Wolff of St Johns Gulheran church will conduct the service from the family residence at 022 Mouth Millman street. He survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Avenel Thoms.

Lost Watchman Found After Night Alarm At Cotton Warehouse

Lost watchman Fett Woera Cortey, a 54 year old night watchman, was found in Wharton Whittier hours after his disappearance from a cotton warehouse. He telephoned his sisters from Wharton saying he felt dizzy and did not know how he arrived there. He was located safe early today after vanishing since yesterday.

Whartor Hourton

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