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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1929

Page

5

Survey of Subu Sabarb Needs May Delay Bond Issue

Mary C. M. Chambers proposes a long survey before a bond issue for San Antonio’s new territory. Experts would study annexed Buburba needs and sewer plans, delaying funding and the 30 day notice for annexation. Chambers criticizes quick tax valuations and plans to hear citizen suggestions in 30 days.

Uduil Mary C. M. Chambers Chambers Subvey Issatis Auick Eneyey Tax Department San Antonio Louris Stetler Chaabers Chamber of Commerce

Flashlight Burglar Disturbs Woman at Home

Mrs Alty McCollum awoke to a beam of light from a white man wearing a pack coat and dark trousers. He fled after she yelled, leaving a sharp description as detectives McCoy and Thompson investigated. The incident follows several burglaries in the same neighborhood last week and occurred at 1 48 AM while Mrs McCollum was visiting her sister.

Mra Alty McCollum West Poplar Duesday Mra. McCollum

Temperature Southwest Elving Conditions Report

Weather notes describe wind aloft directions and speeds across Texas Oklahoma and Mexico with limited precipitation. Temperatures show a high near 65 and a few showers possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with moderate northeast winds on the coast and partly cloudy skies in parts of Texas.

Texas Oklahoma Folly Allen Antonin Winieligs Max Danprature Faet West Coant Eet Texag

Roughness Costs Him S28 In Puration Court

W W Owens Tr 26 of Blanem road faced $23 fine after a run in with police. Judge Dave Watson fined Owens $10 on a charge of simple assault and levied unrelated costs totaling $5 for speeding and passing a street car. An appeal was noted.

J. A. Shannon W. W. Owens Dudge Dave Watson Owens

City to Buy 85 Cars Wednesday

The city plans to purchase 85 cars on Wednesday under a 3 percent automenilea contract for garbage and park departments. The bids were opened August 19, and the total cost to the city is about $20.00 per car.

Automenilea Park Cominia Sinner Rubionn Hida Cara Sii

First Building Unit At Post Completed Fort Sam Houston

The first regimental housing unit at Fort Sam Houston is finished. Walsh and Burnes of San Antonio built two barracks turned over to Brig. Gen. Samuel D. Rockenbach. A. J. Monisr and Company of San Antonio awarded a contract to equip heating and water systems for four new buildings. Additional work planned includes window screening, doors, shelving, extra electric outlets, mirrors, water coolers, lighting, and bulletin boards. Total cost for the two Walsh and Finnefy buildings listed as $612,414.02.

Darrackwat Fort Sam Houston Gan Beruera Captain White Walsh and Fineney

Ad Club Hears Robert Coulter on Truth in Advertising

The Ad Club heard Robert G. Coulter of Coulter and Vane discuss Truth in Advertising at the regular Tuesday meeting. Sidney Z. Ballinger chaired the event and the attendance prize was provided by the Clegy company.

Robert G. Coulter Coulter and Vane Punza _hotel Sidney Z. Ballinger Clegy Company

Beverly Hills Noise and Foreign Debt Sparks Nighttime Wakeup

In Beverly Hills a resident reports a 1:30 a m wakeup from singing neighbors who just arrived from Tokio. He complains about a broken wire fence and cites press chatter on Sir Philip Snowden pressuring for more German reparations, with bold claims that “we are going to get it.”

Tokio Japan Philip Snownen

City weighs 150 foot right of way for river project

Commissioner Liefler said within 24 hours a decision on a 150 for right of way on Guenther Street to widen and straighten the San Antonio river. Pioneer Mills owner may donate land, a flood prevention program to be started immediately, with a conference to discuss a $100,000 river project.

Paul E. Lieffler Guenther Street San Antonio Pioneer Four Mills Cotree Steffler Jaces H Ugh

Dancing every night in Webb's new gallroom ad

Ad copy fragment notes a venue at corner Goling RV near Hot Wells Boulevard with nightly dancing and a row of eight ad writers at Crockell W400 ready to place your want ad in The Light. The readable lines point to local advertising activity and a call to action for classified notices.

Webb Goling Hot Wells Ady Crockell

Thieves Steal Cash and Jewelry in San Antonio Home Break‑in

Two men break into Mrs. Stephens home on Marshall Street Tuesday taking $102 from a money box, $10 frame, a watch over ten years old, and other jewelry. Items believed to be destined for San Antonio. Prohibition officers file edict after man charged with possession and manufacture of liquor. Nick Naser pleads not guilty, bond set at $300 before U S commissioner.

Alew E. Bieler City Street Said Frent Stephens Marshall Street Matt Pellegrino Corpus Christi Bellegrine Chews Christi Abe San Antonio South San Antonio United States G. C. Brown Nick Naser Quintana Bnod Sens Naver Wy Teague Willie Watson

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