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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1929
Page
3
The air derby event at Avatalk Derby promises a major show with women's flights drawing wide attention. Officials warn a nine day race will feature celebrity presence including Charles Lindbergh and his wife, while the Al-Ohia Derby finish opens with five planes entered in the program.
Riverside, California reports Reginald Barker director wed Mrs. Nia Claridge Geiger, former wife of New York opera singer Frank Geiger. The outdoor ceremony was attended only by Nanman Geiger and was held at Mrs. J. F. Kent’s home.
An August and September hayfever tip touts Vapex as a simple daytime breather and nightly pillow drop for relief. It claims instant relief for many cases and offers a free trial and a $1 bottle of fifty treatments, with the address of E Fougera and Co. in New York for samples.
San Antonio girls dominate Trophy Night at Camp Nekanawa with Miss Vera Searcy crowned Lady of the Bracelet and seven clubs, a record. Col onel Hice presents the silver V during an elaborate banquet as other local girls receive votes and recognition.
Miss Agnes Virginia Cannon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Cannon, will depart September 11 for Mary Baldwin College Staunton Virginia for violin study along with her college work. She has attended Urayis Park Methodist church for 14 years and serves as municipal member of the San Antonio community board. Other notes mention social events, visits, and preparations of local residents including Mrs J. B. Guruel and Mrs W. M. Cole, with travels and gatherings around the area.
A Fort Sam Houston area gathering Friday evening celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Wayne, returning from an extended motor trip through California and Colorado. Guests enjoyed a musical program, dancing, and a supper served by Mrs. Milter and others. The event featured roses and ferns as decorations and was followed by social visits and remarks about upcoming local entertainments and meetings.
Members of the city electrical board formed by ordinance were named Monday by Mayor Chambers. They include Sulvia Armih and W. M. (etaham) as representatives, Tiny Sibley for electrical engineers, W. representing the electric union, and City Leader Convers. An examination fee will be charged, and annual licenses of ten dollars for electricians and maintenance men will be required. Contractors will continue to pay license that already exists.
New York lawyer may represent theater magnate in Los Angeles case over alleged attack. Court will decide if counsel can travel to California to handle the matter and address related legal actions as the theater owner faces charges stemming from an incident.
The Kelly Field operations office gains a updated meteorological setup with wind speed and direction indicators. Sergeant G. J. Garner coordinates techs while Suit Sergeant John Phillipa oversees the meteorological work.
Pope Pius XII received National Commander Paul McNutt and a delegation of Legionnaires in a private audience. The pope spoke briefly to each, warmly addressed Commander McNutt, and expressed pleasure at meeting the Legion, praising their work for peace after wartime service.
In Chicago on August 26 an Salvation Army official, Commissioner John McMillan, described a report from the central feeding facility blaming bad food for crime among the down and outs. He argued vice and inherited tendencies play a smaller role in the path to crime.
Mexico City August 28 A four year old boy named Ronzo tied a tone to a string above a street power line and tried to dangle it. The wire snapped and fell onto him causing a fatal shock while a telephone worker near by toppled from a bicycle perch and was burned by the live wire.
Washington August 26 The Children's Bureau reports parental apathy to youth presence in public dance halls has grown into a major obstacle. It notes many teens under 16 are kept away from dance halls by parents or guardians, with authority cited by the survey as a factor.
In Berlin fever over alcohol resorts grows as business lags and eateries face closures. Restaurants serving alcohol in drinks rise, beer gardens expand to about 20,000, signaling a shift in social habits amid economic strain.
A sensational clipping reports Senor M Veresa de Labdie Vigal involved in a domestic tragedy. After reading a newspaper, a man killed his wife with six rounds in a prison cell and fatally wounded himself, ending in a suicide attempt.
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