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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1930
Page
22
A wartime themed missive warns of risks as children stockpile toy weapons and gear, with an old soldier urging preparation for a future conflict. The piece envisions toy gunplay, metal supply needs, and the idea that real war lessons will be learned through play acting and improvised gear.
Obituary notes the funeral of W A Evans at his residence on Warvrly Street after a Thursday afternoon service led by Rev A Wolff of St John’s. Evans, a longtime resident of San Antonio, served as a World War veteran. He is survived by a widow, Mrs Moredee Teanas, two daughters, and three sons, along with several grandchildren.
Edwin D. Wilson, a New York native who died Sunday, was honored in ceremonies held in San Antonio. Survived by widow Alice Wilson and other relatives, the service list includes family members and mourners from Chicago and Nevada.
A garbled Texas item reports the head of prison stores charged with a crime amid chaotic details. Names and places are unclear, but references to Fort Worth and a retired banker appear, with mentions of a long-ago tanker duty and unnamed transactions.
Rube Goldberg notes Emmett faced bills that totaled about four times what he had spent on a car. The punchline implies a costly misunderstanding or comic miscue surrounding expenses and purchases.
A meeting of scoutmasters was held Monday night at Fort Avon, with Carl A. Treun presiding as executive of Mfamo Area. Plans for a December 14 christening event and a December 22 horrier court were discussed, along with a coast of exhibitions and talks at the Municipal Auditorium sponsored by Hie Rolles. Marie Arca volunteers to help celebrate the twelfth anniversary of the week of February.
The Army Y M A will stage a five mile race with participants from the Tennie and Mana areas. Runners are expected to start at 6 a m and compete in a community event promoting fitness and camaraderie. Names of organizers and exact course details are listed in the local notice.
A local scholarship program at Chicago University will honor senior year scholars for the Maj Avenue area. Thomas Thorts Wool, director of senior education, notes the scholarship funds a course at Giright and Vie university valued at 300 dollars, with eligibility extending to full-time students.
Local groups announce gatherings including Parent Teacher Association meetings at different schools, church events at Central Christian and Temple Bath El, officer elections for Zionist and Missionary groups, a charity card party at the Center hotel, and a bridge party hosted by Miss Tuky Cole. Also listed are a marriage announcement for Virginia Elizabeth Glivarri and Carl Eugene Torshardt, and a Lions Club benefit performance at the San Pedro Playhouse.
The St Marks Players club presents the play Where Julia Ties under the direction of Miss Mary Tobinslow at St. Marks amilorium 315 Test Pecan Street Friday evening. Cast includes Missy Marie Watkins Nell Gilmer Kathleen Owens Lillian Anderson Marlin Muench Hubert Rossy C M Allen David Kock George Dun cien B O C Glaze. Tickets available at Kiark and Goggen's Music slate.
Mrs Anna Price Hewell of 102 Tas Myrtle street left Tuesday for Austin as a delegate from the Daughters of the Confederacy Ratert chapter to the state convention to be held there. Hewell was elected delegate in September.
A community meeting set for 6 p.m. Thursday at the Thurnsy Nelson Tape junior school in Yorkshire and Berkshire aims to discuss a $3,750,000 school bond issue slated for voting on December 1. The event focuses on teacher associations and youth services in the area.
An 18 piece Brackenridge High Orchestra will entertain at the Brackenridge senior carnival in Writiny. Members are former Brackenridge students including Alfred Traut boss Allen Applewhite August Lorn violins Harnest Barrell tul Waite row Killion singer Sam Murrow banjo Ilnoul Gonzales guide YVarry Dick Elliot trumpet Graham rombay Henry Green Ollie Harris dukomieister Warren unter and Cilarence Lambrecht sax Joe Marin Treff wan pianos and Poorhin Niece drums. Melodpiind a musical comedy will be presented that night. Cast includes Glen Moods Ruth aml Small Christine Itosa Thelvin Hiowers Margaret Lol lin Gordon Lubus Lucille Guerra and the ups quartet.
The Y W Professional Women's department will meet at club rooms with Mrs. Mindstee to map Christmas plans. Gift boxes for 32 Indian children on the reservation at Divingston will be prepared with clothing and articles for ages two to seven. Rosy Aunt Tenn Pantuso to entertain with a Moxieny dance in costume. Miss Margaret Nurrier to preside.
A ceremonial meeting of a fraternal order of Knights is planned for Tuesday at the venue in Grote. Hatute 5 Austin Mercer is noted as a member, with Heater L. Talloge leading the event and a delegation from Luling expected.
The Brackenridge High School German club sponsors a periodical titled Huben und Druben. It discusses overs Shilier and the William Tell Sassou tale in a serial by Verun Base. The paper, edited by Elizabeth and Margaret Wagner, is printed in German and notes sponsorship by Miser Locilet Richter.
Construction will start Saturday on a new Legion health center and children’s ward at Legion near Keerville along the San Antonio bikeways. State Commander Hal Brennan of Baredo announced the plan after visiting the U.S. Veterans hospital at Legion. Project cost is about $100,000, with the site to the right of the hospital entrance on grounds formerly set aside by the Veterans Administration.
More than thirty five Aleh Main Avenue students secure after school employment through the selon emploment bureau run by Mise Tithe Cioniprl head of the commercial enactment and sponsor of the hurea. The bureau opened after the September seroo. Mise Ella Butler instructor has spearheaded an employment bureau at the Death Side School for a timber of vents.
A terse notice claims that for two years no burglary was committed in San Antonin. It cites local official Evereth Tens and names Antone, Mew, and Rauth Kans as involved in the assertion, though details are sparse and reading is hindered by garbled OCR.
A Texan campaign aims to raise a cent per sheep to fund a national advertising drive. Mayer of San Angelo spoke to Kerr, Kendall, Bandera and nearby ranchers at the county courthouse, urging participation to boost lamb consumption and educate buyers about preparation and taste. The effort seeks broader support across Texas and other states, with meetings planned through the region to organize the effort and align county committees for outreach.
St Marys academy presents a comedy performance in the auditorium on December 9 at 8. The cast includes A Lyons B O Connor Fy Sta Vallmer Ws Kneupner Hy Mann PF Zimmermann R Tradld J Keifer. A quartet with H Fouke W Gitl UL Mours C Rothe will sing Feuul selections. School orchestra members include Scuebne JL Locksrood Bt Best K Kellam S Topperwein Lonstanpauy L Cody Te Taural H Meser J Logany J Martinez Ebest 1 Weisslee Be Elserioh.
The case against 17 year old West Travis girl defense alleges attack by Dougled Bergan and Ranaicd Baker. Trial scheduled in Thirty Seventh District Court on January 19 per Court Clerk Emil Payedien. Prior delay due to defense issues. Bonds set at $10,000.
St Henry’s Boys will stage an operetta at St Wents academy hall at 4 PM. The program titled The Rely in the Forest features a romantic mood and benefits a charitable cause.
A garbled court item notes an unemployment angle in jury service matters. It mentions Selma, a court, and a past weeks period. Names and precise actions are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a legal proceeding on jury duty obligations.
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