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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1929
Page
11
Rev. F. W. Barnum of Rogers Park Methodist Episcopal Church urged personal responsibility among clergy and laity at a Des Plaines district meeting. He challenged congregations to stop dreamily counting million dollar gifts and instead act, noting pastors must lead by example to keep churches alive and engaged.
The report mixes policing on prohibition with a vivid aviation showcase. Police claim 32 000 speakeasies operate nightly while a dirigible crosses the sky and Juan de la Cierva demonstrates autogiro landing. Merger news notes People’s Saving Crust with Pittsburgh Trust creating an $80 million firm. Wall Street chaos and rocket imagery frame a speculative mood as prices remain volatile and cautious investing advised.
A man named J A Blankenship faced a vagrancy charge after nodding off in Wellington Square during a lecture. He resisted recognizing a uniformed officer and claimed intoxication impaired him. The judge acquitted him, urging him to seek steady work.
A special meeting at Temple Briy-Dl community center will hear a call for war relief from Palestine. Organizers Morris let president and Ben Adler of Agudas Achim issued invites following an appeal from David A. Brown of New York, with Dr Ephraim Frisch speaking on the Palestine situation.
The navy air station reported the Los Angeles returning from Cleveland was seen shortly after 1 am. Lieutenant Commander H V Wiley announced plans to fly to Flemington about twenty five miles east and cruise the state until late afternoon.
Reports say security now tight around Dalvatine with troops guarding against a feared Moslem uprising near Jerusalem. Rumors of Arab advances persist as Sultan Alusi gathers followers for potential attacks while planes patrol Moslem settlements outside Jerusalem. Prisoners taken and some towns evacuated amid ongoing tensions and sabbath congregation security measures.
Vatican reports from Palestine warn of ongoing dangers as the Jerusalem patriarch urged delay citing rising tension among Anite supporters. Officials anticipate pilgrimages to the Holy Land may be canceled this year due to the volatile climate and church safety concerns.
In a city corporation court session Judge Dave Watton fined three men twenty five dollars each for vagrancy while nineteen others were acquitted. Police pursued a broad sweep targeting vagrants as officers check numerous suspects. The proceedings highlighted differing circumstances among the defendants, including recent arrivals and individuals deemed unable to work.
San Antonio and nearby areas show generally fair Friday night and Saturday with temperature near normal. Light to moderate easterly winds. For Texas coast and Gulf area winds shift northeasterly to north winds with limited gusts, no precipitation expected. Oklahoma and nearby states report excellent conditions.
The proposed hazard reduction centers on Main avenue and Prevch place intersection. Paul Steffler requests removal of a street car track to ease congestion and improve safety. W J Tuttle, president of the Man Antonio Py Sprines, anchors the appeal and city officials weigh jurisdiction and impact on service. Residents of North Side react with mixed concern as plans circulate among local authorities.
Police said Victor Castro reported Friday morning he was robbed of 125 near the corner of South Laredo and Commerce streets. The strike involved a vehicle connected to Wien Mert company where a collector's service was listed. The message appears in the Light classified writers section.
Colesin, daughter of the late Chief Co Ta ite, a famed Alabama Coushaty princess, died at 107 in Glasaye Texas. Her burial occurred beside the Indian cemetery near the village with Rev WW Chambers officiating after her Christian faith conversion years earlier.
Funeral services for Mrs. Gragg 68 native of Minnesota who died Thursday at her home were held Friday morning. She lived in San Antonio for the past years and is survived by a husband two daughters and two sons all of this city. The obituary notes rental directors in the classifieds mention time money and energy for rent.
Collectors advised to try post office September 14 for a new stamp tied to the Battle of Enden Timbers where Gen Anthony Warne is noted. The Vincennes battle in 1704 is linked, with a red stamp similar in size to others, printed by Washington officials.
Commissioner Breffter directs city action to condemn lease held by J. B. Tremblay on a second floor store in the Marker Building at 100 East Commerce. The Losoya Street exclusion committee cites refusal to accept settlement for four hours and one tionth lease terms as part of the progress debate.
Governor Moore granted a second stay of execution for a county man sentenced to death for a Marilec crime. He would have faced Huntsville execution after his original sentence. The move came late yesterday and delays the scheduled hanging by two weeks.
Bexar County offices in the courthouse will close for Labor Day except the sheriff's office remaining open. The notice lists observed closures and notes staffing adjustments for the holiday.
Harlingen Austin notes a prompt praising Montgomery Ward and Co. tires, asking if there are better reasons or arguments than the stated facts that you save two to fifteen dollars on every tire purchased.
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