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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1930

Page

4

Soviet envoy Sokolnikin tried by commission in London

The Daily Mail reports the Soviet ambassador G I Sokolnikin was tried by a Moscoson sent commission over detaining three couriers en route to Moscow. He allegedly recanted and apologized to Stalin, saying the detention arose from paper discrepancies. The embassy had previously denied a truth to earlier Bokolnikov claims.

London Daily Mail Today G. I. Sokolnikin Moscos Joseph Stalin Communist Party Bokolnikov Ogpu Moscow Ognu Commissariat of Foreign Affaire

Tennessee Pew Currency Raising Ring Investigated

Federal agent Lea Williams said he would seek a federal grand jury investigation of raised note activity at the state penitentiary. Two Franklin men were arrested for passing a raised 2 note believed worth 820, tied to Howard Barr, who allegedly operated the ring from his cell with equipment seized by authorities. Barr reportedly received special privileges from Warden A. A. McCorkle.

Nashville Tenn Dee Lea Williams Federal Secret Service State Penitentiary Tenry Ford Hverelt Hill Franklin Howard Barr A. A. McCorkle Carr

Odd Jobs at Home to Earn Theater Tickets

The Light newspaper classifies Christmas holiday employment ads as a way to ease unemployment. Advertisers offering any temporary paid work will receive guest theater tickets for Marie Dressler and Wallace Beery in Min and Bill at the Texas theater next week. Ads must be at least three lines and can be placed once or repeatedly by telephone at Crockett 2400 or in person at 611 East Travis Street.

Questa Texas Theater Marie Dressler Wallace Beery Min Bill Crockett East Travis Street

Brackenridge Pupils Work Placement Bureau Aids Jobs

Brackenridge High School reports 121 applicants waiting for positions and part time job placements for students this term. Sponsor Aliss Ella Butter credits San Antonio business support including Joske Brothers Fox Company and Woolworths, noting Brackenridge’s bureau was the city’s sole such club until Main Avenue High organized one last year.

Brackenridge High School Aliss Ella Butter Huamen San Antonio Joske Brothers Kreas and Company Fox Company Clarke's Dollar Store Woolworth's Western Union Baker's Shop Store Pigely Wisely Handy Andy Publix Theaters Madesile Theater Main Avenue High School Brackcrtider Employmment Bureau United States

Soviet Public Orans Ter ns Moscow Dec 1 1930

The Russian public, after demanding death sentences for eight engineers convicted of treason, reportedly approved commuted sentences from the central executive committee. The organ Jevistin stated leaders of the Industrial party disarmed their organization by confessing and repenting, allowing the shift from death to imprisonment.

Moscow Central Executive Committee Jevistin Central Executive

18th Amendment No Inconvenience to Baby Tippler

A San Antonian infant named Jose Gonzales aged four months reportedly experiences no inconvenience from the Eighteenth Amendment. Doctors at Hobert Green Hospital say the child weighs about three and a half pounds and receives a daily dose of whiskey. The baby, son of Jose Gonzales Sr of McDonald Street, arrived at the hospital two weeks ago amid medical attention. He is noted as irritable but showing signs of growth. a hot water bottle provides comfort as he continues under care.

Jose Gonzales Joe Hobert TR. Green Hospital Jor Jose Gonzales Sr McDonald Street

De Palma Wife Seeks Separate Maintenance

Mrs. Ralph De Palma, wife of the famed race car driver, filed a separate maintenance suit against her husband after 23 years of marriage. She claimed she was forced into the action and fainted at her lawyer’s office while providing details. She insisted they were once very happy.

LOS Angrulas Ralph de Palma

Brackenridge Students to Stage Mimi Dighta the Candle

Brackenridge High School students will present Mimi Dighta the Candle in the Christman play during a Friday double assembly. Cast includes Ruby Eckhert Lenora Thompson Moetha Anderson Kathleen Howard Lila Beth Smith Ruby Broughton Joseph Mille Lola Rels and Juanita Perry. The drama department plans multiple performances at the January Jubilee in the Themes Nelson Park Junior School auditorium on January 16 with teacher Miss Dickey assisted by Mrs Thessle Tee Roselle.

Mimi Dighta Christman Brackenridge High School Misa Jesson Dickey Ruby Eckhert Lenora ‘Thompson Moetha Anderson Kathleen Howard Lila Beth Smith Ruby Broughton Joseph Mille Lola Rels Juanita Perry Brackenridge Dramatica

Wary Drive Raises Hundred in Early Campaign

In 1931, the Salvation Army reports over $1200 raised on the first day of the home service appeal to fund maternity homes and hospitals. Five days remain in the drive for a $20,000 target. William Bisler chairs the local group as Crackenridge high school girls join the effort for funds. Open house will be held at the maternity home hospital from Tuesday through Thursday.

Home Service Hale Vation William Bisler Organizatinn Anixl Crackenridge High School Maternity Howe Uni Hospital Turalay

Holiday robe sale with varied fabrics and prices

The article advertises robes in Allie or wool blends with weathered textures and novelty weaves. It promotes silk brocade robe options and plain or patterned satin or crepe garments, priced from 4.05 to 10.00, noting hosiery and related accessories in the holiday collection.

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