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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1929
Page
15
A fragmented classified listing shows numerous used cars for sale from 1920s to 1940s era. Vehicles mentioned include Dodge sedans and coupes, Ford sedans and roadsters, Chevrolet touring and coupe, Buick and Studebaker models, Packard and Whippet coaches, Durant and Nuch/Cooupe variants, with scattered model years and prices interspersed.
Bids totaling 170 are requested for county road projects in Bexar County Precinct No. 2. Proposals must include a certified or cashier's check equal to five percent of the bid and be delivered to the County Auditor by 11 a.m. Saturday December 21, 1929. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Kendall, County Auditor.
A vintage ad promotes office desks and chairs as ideal Christmas gifts for Mother Sister Wisi orf Daughter with double or single pedestals and various desk styles. It urges shoppers to visit Paul Anderson Co Furniture and Supplies at 119 Broadsea and 141 Broadway before buying, highlighting affordable prices and home office refurbishing. Also mentions used cars for sale on page 151.
An investigation follows a training parachute accident at Brooks Field where Sergeant Lows J. Valtare died after a failed jump. Enlisted men resume practice jumps as an inquiry seeks the cause, with several volunteers ready to jump under supervision and a future patrol planned for a Ford tri-motor phase.
City rejects a Brady building settlement offer and moves to file condemnation. Proceedings allege damages around 335,000 from the city over a front eight foot projection on 208 1 2 Houston Street. Several local residents seek damages for obstructed property and construction impacts.
CORPUS CHRISTI Texis December 9 An old fashioned balloon ascent planned by the chamber of commerce and the Caller-Times announces Santa Claus will visit Corpus Christi next Saturday afternoon. Children await the event as a balloon approach is expected.
Two individuals were held on bond the day after being charged with liquor offenses. They appeared before United States Commissioner Paul A. Taekhnert, facing accusations related to possession and illicit sales. One defendant posted a $500 bond, while another case involving maintaining an illicit substance at a rear street location was noted.
A Washington jury on December 1 1926 ignored testimony by Senator Bret Tart of News relative to the wall about begee party given by Waltee Wahy, a New York broker, to new members on conness 1 1926, at which Hirnckhart Hiner was served.
A proposed museum extension designed by Moeller Pio. Weilhacher at a site rose of Salom was approved by the city on Monday.
The December gathering of the Cnttle Rakers Association in Uvalde drew about 77 officers and members with plans to host all visiting cattlemen. A later tale recounts a Durward Wead beef calf theft mishap and a county fiddling contest judged by Sheriff M. L. Whistler, highlighting old time tunes and local mischief in a lively, anecdotal recap.
An early Monday inquest followed a shooting at 1227 East Bl inirn street leading to murder charges against Fred Furineky. Gurinsky claimed the pistol was accidentally discharged during a confrontation with Maxenel, with key testimony noting the weapon was handed off and later fired.
Generals from Mexico arrive by rail to join a reception committee for General Calles expected in New York within days. Gen Abundio Gomez and Col Matias Iturriguez also plan to reach New York to welcome several Casts.
Gen Abundio Gomez and staff from Mexico will reach San Antonio Saturday per Alpine dispatch. President Calles and Gen Juan Almazan are slated to visit, likely arriving Wednesday after a conference here. Morazan to depart via Laredo. Waibit Sanihanes denies hearing of Gomez arrival.
Trxap Teo Tee 2 Pho tnezeet notes a San Saba rancher’s hunt ending in a 21 point deer kill near Rothman Ranch, about 20 miles southeast of Dlann. Witnesses include Jobe Tre Walker, with farm agents De R ameron and Moreia mecchini present.
In Reno Nevada Elizabet Demand Weene DuPont Washington seviat Iader was granted a divorce from Exmuel Бал lock ThiPont, grandson of Tu Pont fortune founders. The action was reported as based on incompatibility with the divorce finalized today.
The Lampascan and San Saha Pantist nomination board employed Rev W H Cage as missionary for the coming year. The Rev Mr Gage, from Wil e Harama county, will be located at Lomete.
A fragmented text fragment mentions taxes and earnings with garbled names and phrases. It references lower taxes on earned incomes and a broader discussion but gives no clear event, person, or place to anchor a concrete news item. The readable parts suggest a political economic angle without specific details.
Both sides in the Chambers case spoke publicly as prosecutors and defense laid out positions. Walter Tynen and Carl Wright reaffirmed plans as attorney Johnson and Major prepared to defend the former assistant in a November trial related to alleged conspiracies to manufacture Viggnor in an indictment reviewed by the grand jury.
A string of fires Sunday night and Monday caused minor damage before firefighters contained them. A blaze in a wall near AL W. Dractiek and Sue Darrett’s home was smothered after a disconnect caused a stove fault. A second fire at City Pinning will on Zachary Street caused about 200 dollars in damage. Gerald avenue saw a barn fire on Lt. S. Cotter’s property. An automobile owned by Harry Rodriguez on AMF West Travia Street burned near Market and South Alamo, stopped early with little auto damage.
The city appropriated about 15 000 for street improvements and related work Monday. Payments include 98.28 to Rodgers and Blewart for sidewalks on South Alamo, 9.26 to C A Anderson for pavement on Tollcrest, 416 to Hawler and Freene for a new sewage disposal plant, and 2200 to Southwest Antallible for final paving estimates on West Popine Street. Other sums cover engineering fees, widening projects, and street restorations across multiple avenues.
In a hospital ward at Fort Ham Toneton, volunteers from a detach ment stepped forward after the commanding officer urged aid. Sixty men offered blood or service to help the comrade's wounded boy, six were chosen, one selected for the lifesaving transition.
Tor Morales, 44 El Paso street resident, charged with murder in the death of Rex Arellena, 84, found stabbed with scissors after an assault at Arellena's home. Morales claims prior trouble and was arrested after being found with a bloody rock. Arellena died hours later at Robert Te. Green hospital.
Win Tort Dec 9 New York City will be Mexico's provisional capital this week as President-elect Pascal, ambassador Morrow, and former president Calles prepare to arrive. They plan discussions in New York with the bankers committee led by Thomas W. Lamont about Mexican problems and the Joana loans to the Mexican government. Morro arrives from Mesle City by train and Calles sails from Europe aboard the Bremer Mei Morro.
The City Council ordered expenditures including two gilding machines at 500 each with a 200 allowance, and a 50 000 bond from Unite Casualty as city depository. Allocations cover merchants bills, interest on notes, police and fire funds, and city advertising. Transfers equalize sheep deposits with Bank deposits.
William Mullen died at home on GAS McRoy Street Monde morning. Funeral services will start at 3 o’clock from Porter Lesing Mortus hall after noaning the ausplcea of Anchor Lodge A. and A. M. Mullen, a native of Kalamazoo Michigan, had lived in the city six years. He is survived by his widow, Tera Mullen, a daughter, Mrs Helen Ford, and a writer, Les FP. H Thednark, all of ebig cities.
Report outlines recommendations for centralizing the state penitentiary system. Mentions Senator Nat Panes Crockett and the push for rehabilitation and staffing reforms amid ongoing discussions on reform and cost.
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