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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1930

Page

19

Prison Rescue Group Formed in Beane County

The Citizens Prison Rescue Association forms in Beane County to employ the destitute unemployed and prisoners. A self supporting welfare effort will run a laundry, cleaning plant, automobile shop, truck and dairy farm, and a home for the unemployed. Key leaders include Rev. J. D. Greathouse and officers Mrs. Clay Applewhite and Robert B. Autey. The group aims to prevent crime by providing work and shelter and has backing from Sheriff Alfonso Newlin Jr, Jailor Tom Donoghue, and Chief Owen Kilday.

Ford Aniteheller Attonio Vrison Comfen Street Bon Antonio Sram D. Greathouse Mrte Clay Applewhite Robert B. Auteey Treasurte Wilmington Street Tasix Dusloces Preta Une City Vigilance Coumilter Ol'fickens Alfonso Newlin Jr Tom Donoghue Owen Kilday Anil Starling Rodleata Aubrey Hivro

Camp Waldemar Closes Thursday

Kerrville Texas reports Camp Waldemar run by Miss Ora Johnsen of San Antonio will close Thursday August 28 after Wednesday night adaptation at the river silo amphitheater. Opened June 7 as first of 12 organized camps for young people in the region. In charge are Mrs. Weed Adams of Dallas and Miss Mary Broadin of Colorado, with dramatic art figures preparing a pageant.

Kerrville Tex ANE Walden Aercvilla Ora Tohnsen San Antonio Thoraday Tleme Weed Adama Qallas Mins Mary Broadiin Colorado Couneniser

Del Rio Plans for 1000 Truck Acres Campaign

Del Rio plans a campaign to expand truck farming and poultry raising on about 1000 acres northeast of the city. The Chamber of Commerce reports a program aimed at boosting cabbage, turnips, and other crops with support from agricultural agents. Haworth of the Southern Pacific says cabbage and turnips may attract strong fall demand. he will meet with local Browerk in September.

del Rio Otto Turpins Chamber of Commerce OLWW Haworth Medifinret Southern Pacific Browerk

Rainfall Ends Hays Heat Wave With Light Show

Rainfall arrives in SAN Macdine on a thin, early Monday drizzle breaking the region’s extreme heat. The slow rain, with no wind, lightly dampens open farmland and offers relief to farmers watching the drought.

San Macdine

Bids Opened for State Auto Tires

Bids opened in Austin as the state highways department considers tire contracts estimated between 77 000 and 100 000 dollars. The process involves a canalathon postponement and pending delays at state offices.

Austin Atate Highways Department Kero Wtate Cantral

Spotlight Highlights Texan Social and Travel Notes

Mrs J Ti Gates heads front from Polcano after weeks away in Aspen, with mention of Caverton birth and Corps Christi spending. J Jarret returns from Denver, Mrs El Abrixconben visits San Antonio area, and Pastor’s wife Mrs Dawson is in San Antonio speaking for Baylor memorial. Local greetings flow from San Antonio, Pasadena, and distant cities as residents share visits, travels, and cultural events.

Mra Gates Polcano Aspen Caverton Aere J. Mi Dawson Thy Flebt Baptist Church Waco Sa San Antonia Baylor Memorial Turmitory Mt Hariandale Wellnesdy

Indians and British clash on the Northwest Frontier

An official report from Bimla, India describes a major battle near Tone nw Kohat, with British captain Heath and 41 troops killed or wounded. Fazal Qaitur of Afghan raullah led the hostiles. he was mortally wounded. The Meitinh forces and a platoon accompanying the publisher suffered casualties as units engaged in heavy fighting.

Bimla India Waa Shel de Heath Tone Vain

Duke's Circle Announces Anti Soviet Campaign Move

Fragmentary report from Pania Au notes Duke's Circle forming an anti Soviet campaign. Mentions claimant and groups allied with Heil be Gan and Eugene Miller. References a world radio project opposing Soviet rulers in Hessian amid unclear specifics.

Duke Pania Telage Tn Frac Toke Cyril Lharkesw Fdodtuke Panighate Elementa Heil Be Gan Eugera Miller Hessian

Major of Colorado Guard Unit Dies

Denver August 2 Major Malo Teuce Kistler, commander of the Farte-firth aviation unit in the Colorado National Guard, died after an operation. The official notice reports his death following a medical procedure and notes his service in the aviation branch.

Colorado Guard Denver Colo Gr— Malo Teuce Kistler Colorado Nationak Award Pecltonitia

Fairdale Ay Fair Draws Thousands to County Show

Fredericksburg crowd and from surrounding towns join the fourtieth annual Willeapie county fair. Attendance tops thousands as grounds are busy with exhibits in farming, garden, orchard, and livestock. Officials praise favorable weather and anticipate strong planning for next year.

Fredericksbung Terns Auro Bunitay Willeapie Arandaland Ticthis Althoweh Carniva Chen Janeley Sears

Hatcher Extends Greetings to Neff

AGUSTIN Aug 28 Ur GREGORY Hatcher state treasurer and candidate for railroad commissioner issued a statement thanking voters and congratulating Neff. The note stressed thanks to supporters and urged unity among voters amid the campaign.

Hatcher Neff Agustin Gregory + Hatcher Treaaiter Counuil Bla Mononent Eminty

Early Payne Trial Sought After Amarillo Murder Charge

Amanillo Texas August 20 local grand jury summoned to consider murder charges against Amarillo attorney Early Payne. Payne is accused in the June bombing that killed his wife and maimed his son. Defense sought a writ of habeas corpus after claims of denied private conferences with Payne in the jail at Stinwelt. Trial is expected to be set for the upcoming weekday after the indictment.

Amanillo Texas Arions Payne Amarillo Ad Maimel Dotter County Viomer Cinllawng Alctornes Sidney Jusie Doloulan Henry Hishoy Mutehfosan Stinwelt Everal WW. N. Thotapaon Votler W. Thamierkon Payne Tack Amasillo Tistrict Thomerson Grand Gars Werlenday

Election Contest Suits Stir City Hall Proceedings

Sheriff Alfonzo Newton Je contests Albert Haussee’s primary nomination while opposition lingered around J. F. Onlan and George Huntress. A conference with Mayor C. M. Chambers, Commissioner Maser Chambers, Newton and Judge Onion took place in the mayor's office amid political tension as Newton departed with large campaign papers.

Brough Alfonzo Newton Albert Haussee Tualico J. F. Onlan George Huntress C.M. Chambers Maser Chambers Newton Didge Onion

Deputy Held for Killing of Youth in Carthage Riot

Texas Aug 26 Deputy sheriff was jailed over the death of Thurman Wall 20 an employee of the ante idghyeay department who was stabbed to death Saturday night while driving near the courthouse. Thousands watched election returns posted on a bulletin board nearby amid tense mood.

Carthage Texas Depuy Thurman Wall

Jardine Favored for Idaho Proxy President

Spokane report says William M. Jardine, former cerrefatr of sericul ture, is the probable choice of the boards of regents for president of the University of Idaho. The Idaho origin of the nomination was relayed from T'Alene sources.

Jardine Idaho Spokane Wah Laciny T’alene William M. Jardine Sericulture Bans of Regents Triveraity of Idaho

Straus Financier Reported Better in City

New York Aug 35 reports that SW Strats, financier, at the Elatel Ambassador, shows improvement after three weeks of illness with enlarged spleen. The item notes his condition amid city chatter and mentions a guaranteed weed engo reference and highwage tie at the rity, with a classiQiestion 443 light classified.

Aviation Events Open With Record Flight Trials

ISHAP MARS PLINE RACES CURTISS REYNOLDS FIELD CHICAGO Aug 23 The national air meet enters its third day with a record attempt and demonstrations. Kenneth Carr of the University of Droit glides and crashes from a height of 10 feet 5 inches. he survives with possible fracture and other injuries. Colonel Charles A Lindbergh is expected to arrive tomorrow though participation in events remains uncertain. Women fliers noted for making history join a program at the park in Buraye LonK.

Curtiss Reynolds Chicato National Air Kenneth Carr University of Droit Carr Charles A. Lintbergh America Buraye Ays Pragran

Three consul transfers announced by Mexican consulate

Three changes in consuls within Eurige Santivanen jurisdiction announced Monday by F G Dominguez secretary of the consul general. Transferrals included Trnfuel dle la Colin from New Orleans to Los Angeles Octavia Barravis from Corpus Christi to New Orleans and Joan A Valeuzuella from Nogales to Corpus Christi.

Consils Eurige Santivanen Wete F. G. Dominguez Trnfuel Dle Mexican Moni Sentihanes

Traffic Violators Scored in Lulin LULID Aug 25

In Lulin district traffic officers issued warnings and orders to enforce rules as the mayor considers a radio rescue car to monitor Talin Street. In two weeks, over six collisions occurred on the stretch, causing minor accidents and prompting patrol actions.

Lulin Lulid Marsoe Hyrt Stein Hiarted Bo Catiprign Apain Anil Jas Taling Strema Canueol Trattin

Kansas Man Faces Murder Charges in Galena Case

Ruy Oumbiou, 23, of Kaw city is held on a first degree murder charge in connection with the May 24 death of an 18 year old Galena youth. Captured Saturday after a nationwide search, he awaits a justice court hearing in Joplin tonight. Carla Gibbons of Galene aided in the case.

Kansas Oumbius Ruy Dug

Work Resumed at Carolina Mill After Walkout

Workers at The American Mill in Carolina BRITY, XNI resumed operations after a walkout tied to management actions. Despite disruptions, the twin textile mill restarted, with employees returning to duties and production gradually resuming.

Carolina Brity

Clubs Host Luncheon and Bridge Events Across Town

The Lucky Thirteen club hosted guests of Mrs. E Tyzolh with Tsuneo games and prizes for Mesdames M H Gressenbach W O Sungmans and others. A Goce Aurea club meeting follows September 4 at Mrs W F Sungmisan. The Tronke Field Bridge club plans a Tuesday gathering at the Mligera club. A Wineoka club fundraiser at the St Anthony hotel will feature bridge and bunco with hostesses Decnice Tondaver and Trex Quintanella beginning at 1 o'clock.

Lucky Thirteen Club Gueata E. Ty Zolh Tsuneo Kk. Hernpf M. Taotz M. Sayers LI. Reile A. Seharnyayy D. Selibucg Hela WF. Sungmisan Dus Kurta Goce Aurea Club Croton Avenue Givarded Mesdames J. Rey PL Werner Ad Courtner Esdames Gras F. Werner William Griffithn Ned Fuconi Vielet Mhodee Courtney J. Mt. Rhodes Rann Barbera Vielec Mhoder Wellington Avy Tronke Field Bridge Clube Mligera’ Club St. Anthony Hotel Standay Wineoka Club

War souvenir shell injures two in Missouri outing

In St Jorrit Missouri a war souvenir shell exploded during a flea market display injuring Geneviers Courter 18 and her nephew Dudley Garber 47. Garber lost fingers and suffered chest injuries while Courter sustained facial burns. Both were reported in dangerous condition by the priest.

ST. Jorrit Batllefield France Mies Geneviers Courter Dudley Gare Her Garber Mins Uourtee Leyes Priesi- Mana

Five Injured in Wareham Area Sarin Accidents

A series of sarin accidents left five people injured, mostly in homes. Isabel Garcia, 10, of S08 Elvira alert, burned when a pen turned over and she splashed chemicals on her arms and legs. In Meden funiga, 25, a man severely burned while cleaning with vanoline during a fire patch at his home. Hiniga jumped into a barrel of water to save his life. Joiated. Mere, Con capelon-Neleran injured from a fall in a floor collapse. Selveina Alvarez, 27, unconscious after falling 20 feet down an elevator shaft while painting in a theater building.

Isabel Garcia Elvira Ie Flabere Grren Hia Sanara Street Meden Funiga Hiniga Toia Wolerafi Ciandalone Pei Mere Concapelon Neleran Selveina Alvarez Bouth Tareda Street Fat Dire

NAMES KIN IN ANGE MURDER NAMES KIN IN ANGE MURDER

A signed statement to District Attorney Rogers Kelley alleges four men, including Margarito Rodrigues and the Fillison brothers, conspired in a double murder near Harputl. Officers earlier shot Margarico Rodrigues during a pursuit. multiple suspects face murder charges in a related case.

Edindung Brolyeta Soslortar Astletans Rogers Kelley Hert Fillison Harputl Sanlazo Redsiguer Gaunty Pheld Murdec Fimut Victor Margarilo Rodrigues Boran Fiisan Wan Tore Mario Lopez Nicaudea Will Ho Maying

Police Block Ingar Warfare In New York

Police blocked a claimed gang war plan involving seizure of an arsenal in Brooklyn. Investigators found suitcases containing bombs, machine gun parts, silencers, gas, ammunition, and pistol components after a wife of a noted gang leader’s car was found, with three men and a woman jailed as the probe deepened.

New York Ay Arsenal Sun Dack Tage Diamond Lodker Ubey Si Band Arenatlts Abel Reels Tiquar Teaffic

8 Crash Deaths in Houston Area

Eight people died in Houston area crashes as cars rolled off Hempstead road near Wallingford and at a Laporio road incident. Victims include high school girl Miss Marjie Johnson 16 of Manor Texas and infant Mary Ann Ashmore daughter of J M Ashmore. Maurice Grimiche and other occupants suffered fatal injuries.

Fouston Mary Ann Ashmore J. M. Ash Manor Texas Teath Hempstat Road Wailereo High School Misa Mar Jinrie Johnson M. Om Laporio Renil Iller Maurice Grimiche TH. Susrheim Parkic Engineering Chcck

Cincinnatian Dies in Belfast Hotel

A Cincinnatian, Robert Tisinslin Besor, died in a Belfast hotel room. He passed away alongside his wife in a Cel feet incident reported today, with details sparse and no further names confirmed.

Cincinnatian Belfast Northern Ireland Robert Tisinslin Besor Geneth Olin Oschibh Anaes Mpeiniti Idar

Junior Yanks Gain 780 Members

Roberts, founder of the Junior Yanks, reports membership swelling from six to 785 as he expands the youth program. He advocates discipline, responsibility, and military-style training for boys aged eight to twelve, drilling basics, first aid, history, and neatness. Meeting is planned to organize home rules and activities.

Roberts Windern Weirranin Vanediex Lions Fll Robyrlsins Davenport O&inj Roberta Flore

City Pays Sewage Plant Contractor After Meeting

A payment of 11 854 dollars was made to Dr. DePuy the sewage disposal plant contractor for a final estimate of his work. Mayor Phambers refused to discuss the meeting outcome while noting the plant has not been accepted. Attendees included Wm Cr Stante chief chemist and Fort Worth engineers.

Ely DePuy Phambers Wi. Cr. Stante Cluarl Jt FY Sibenten Freene Fort Worth

Gun Dealer Cited in Single Murder Case

A troubled report states a gun dealer was cited in a single murder case in CHICAGG. Authorities allege a pistol found beside the victim’s body linked Van Franti to the seller role. Details are unclear due to OCR errors in the source.

Chicagg Veter von Feantaidy Gowls wWealer Dudie Sahin H Tsle Beckig van Franti Wa

Roche Still Seeks Elusive Fifth Box

In CUILAGO on August 2, a fifth safety deposit box linked to racketeering investigations was pursued by detective Vindse Par Thoehe, aided by elite officers. The long-shot lead targets a financier alias and a planned arrest in a high-profile regional probe.

Roche Cuilago Dack Zalne Fice Zuca'e

Census figures update for New York City

A rough OCR fragment reports census data for New York City with figures around 6 981 927. It mentions revised figures and positions, hinting at a new census update and related authorities.

Gensus New York City

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