Parade Marks Kendall County Fair Opening Day
The Kendall County Fair opened with a long parade drawing crowds. Communities entered floats and exhibits, from Comfort to Boerne, plus women’s clubs, farm displays, and a stock show.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1930
Page
9
The Kendall County Fair opened with a long parade drawing crowds. Communities entered floats and exhibits, from Comfort to Boerne, plus women’s clubs, farm displays, and a stock show.
The notice catalogues Sunday sermons and church events across multiple denominations. It names pastors, churches, school activities, and service times including morning worship and midweek meetings. Several parishes list Bible schools, Young People groups, and special services.
Seattle man identified as G O McDonald assistant Northwestern division manager of Pax West Coast theaters reportedly took a fatal dose while speaking on the telephone to his wife in Dallas Texas. He collapsed at his desk and died within hours despite attempts to revive him by Dr. Morrow. The family physician said the man claimed he was just talking to his horse.
A jumble of dance notices from Castroville Helotes and surrounding areas lists Tinbe Schindler and his orchestra Dance Midweek and weekend dances by Sir Jerome s Los Tytha Orchestra Melody Aces and other acts at various venues including Culebra Inn and Labor Temple. Dates near August 31 and Labor Day are noted with earnings and venue hints.
A severe storm swept northern England and Scotland after a heat wave, causing flooding in eastern London quarters and widespread telecommunications disruption. Prime Minister Hamley MacDonald, en route from London to Scotland, diverted to Catlerich air drome as Scotland faced isolation and storm damage spread across the region.
The Eastern Star chapter No. 3 Oster plans a Saturday evening picnic at Warnecke Park, New Renonfela, to honor Robert Morris on his birthday. Activities and program details are to be announced for the event.
Vatican note reports lilies tied to a papal line previously lost for 28 years have been found inside the Rome basilica. Provo Croftless confirmed the discovery amid a relics restoration, noting the flowers’ historical significance and careful preservation.
A Vienna city event invites 12,000 men from the army to a free dinner at the city's famed Celene restaurant as part of end of maneuvers preparations. The invitation comes from local city agencies and highlights a civic hospitality effort amid official activities.
Church notices record Episcopal parishes in the region with names of bishops rectors and lay leaders. Services include Holy Communion at 7:90 a m, Sunday school, and evening gatherings, naming Rev. J. S and Rev. Bal Henney among conductors across multiple churches.
A fragmentary community church notice lists multiple Lutheran congregations with pastors and Sunday services. It mentions dates, morning and evening services, Sunday school times, and German English services at various streets and cities, including Saint Paul area churches and a Missouri Synod parish with listed leaders.
Washington D C August 34 1 Labor Day weekend in the capital sees officials and social leaders largely away from public view. President Sloover remains at Lightnid camp near Trapidan until Labor Day afternoon. Cabinet members stay at desks except Secretary Hyde drought bound. Assistant Secretary Caatlt to expi ral on the holiday. Secretary Brimson returns to Long Island after entertaining British and French visitors.
H D Sullivan 44 to be buried locally with his sister Lena Sullivan arriving Sunday. Sullivan, a Victoria native who lived years in Montana and San Antonio, worked for Southern Pacific Railroad. He leaves four sisters and a half brother as heirs, names listed in the notice.
A German editor reports tense pre-election scenes in Berlin where political meetings face strict decorum rules and chairs must be removed to prevent disruptions. The dispatch also notes a separate report from Atlantic on Aug 30 about Mrs. Albert Doub of Benble returning home after a brief equatorial journey, with local observers citing routine political tensions.
Chicago August 30. The Anti S aloon League of Misunts withdraws support for Huth Maria McGarrick, Republican senatorial nominee, calling her entirely unsatisfactory. It hints at backing an independent hopeful or George S. Sattoch, league superintendent, while warning its influence will be exerted for worthy dry candidates. The group previously supported McCormick's campaign and opposed Democratic challenger Lewis Marton Tewis.
The latest wholesale market report shows lemons tumbling to $7.50 to $8.80 with lower prices for other fruits. Prices for fruit and onions drifted lower, with white onions around $4.75 to $2.00, and peaches quoted at 22 to 24 per bushel amid broad declines across this Saturday’s market.
A dense listing of market goods with numerous prices for fruits vegetables nuts and related items. Includes cucumbers peppers apples pears peaches beans avocados and more with units and varying cents per pound or basket. Also includes notes on commissions and money rates.
A flurry of social activity features Miss Marian Gainer, Miss Sark Kiton Uaridge, and Miss Arline Alter among a party of friends motoring to Aus for a weekend. Mrs Norton celebrates relatives with a family event while others plan visits to St. Louis, Denver, and Madison. Frances Taomar departs for Oklahoma City to attend Marion Ysles before entering the University of Wisconsin. Ellenbeth Tiehoedagn returns from New York where she spent months with her glazer, and Miss Adelaide Richardson reunites with friends in Houston before traveling home.
Fragmented notice lists marriages and medical facilities with names such as Liemonta Blores Lida Tatamanier and David A. Manavier Virginia Marcurenty Martinez Nok Mateacet. Also mentions hospitals and various individuals with dates August and September, plus building and livestock entries for San Antonio and grain prices.
Oregon authorities pursue Aller Sutherland and an allied suspect across the Mo hawk valley as deputies, including Vic Sutherlin and Rodney Hrench, hunt for the wanted man amid a tense night of pursuit. Mrs Vie Crish reports the fugitive wounded his former wife and vowed not to be captured alive. a large posse remains in the area.
Speculation resurges that Morrow may return from Mexico City to seek senate. The report notes possible successors including Reuben Clark, ex-Avaretney, and hints at Gonz Rubirr, an international lawyer, as fallback.
Odd travel note describes a camel crossing oceans and deserts with a long voyage. The camel traveled from Rome area routes to Route 200, crossing water and land, with the animal noted in excellent condition upon arrival.
Aug 30. Vito Sautius a wealthy Glendale Heights resident was arrested by secret service operatives on counterfeiting charges. A search of his home found no counterfeiting equipment. Authorities say Sautius led a group that passed over $10,000 in fake money during the previous week.
In a terse dispatch from Sulawail India dated August a British air force unit moves toward the frontier with Elsi and other northern forces for possible engagement. The report notes the growing air power and strategic tension on the frontier amid limited details.
Police filed murder charges against 30 year old EL BASU a railway employee in the shooting death of Henry Morrison Sr station master at the home of A M Finn cock near Gilling. The incident occurred yesterday as authorities investigate motive and with other railway personnel questioned.
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The death toll at the eighth day of national air races rose to three with aircraft designer George Fernie of St George Island N Y dying after his plane crashed during a race. A navy aircraft near the stands also crashed, killing another person. Charles A Lindbergh and his wife were seen leaving for a visit to the races.
A fragmented notice indicates a candidate seeking a seat in the Dallas body. It mentions a push to seat opposition, a writ of mandamus, and involvement with the state Democratic executive committee. The text references Galveston and a county delegation member, with notes on the state convention proceedings.
Attorneys at the Fort Worth convention discuss criminal procedure reforms and proposed remedies during the second day of the city and district association meeting. The program focused on Sheils and related remedies in current practice.
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