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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

8

Maverick County Approves Gravity Irrigation Bond Sale

Eagle Pass Texas December 12 Averick county water improvement district signed a contract with an Alen company of New York for sale of irrigation bonds. The project funds a gravity irrigation system to serve 60 000 acres by bringing water from the Rio Grande along the county via a canal parallel to the river. Engineer William Rockwell prepared the survey and will assist as construction engineer.

Eagle Pass Texas Averick County Water Improvement Ict Alen @ company of New York Maverick County Mark Gieopent Rio Grande

Don Moves to Speed School Bill

Congressman Daniel A. Reed of New York moved in the House today to speed consideration of a federal department headed by a secretary in the president's cabinet. The issue has fueled lengthy hearings in both Senate and House committees for many years.

Night School in Mexico Urges Military Trade School

A wartime group from the defense department asks the public instruction department to establish a school for military men to learn trades, including electricity, to aid their future earning a living. The proposal seeks a practical training program within a formal school setting.

Euy Mexico CO Ciey Heye

Tiny Totan Rollers Shine at Skating Rink Feature

Tiny Totan Rollers is chief attraction at Lowe’s skating rink at 1613 Main Avenue. The two year old star not only skates with grace but speeds, picks up objects, and performs stunts that many adults find difficult. His confidence on ice has drawn attention from spectators and instructors alike.

Lowe Main Avenue W. Lowe Jr Ald Junior San Antonio

Trains Resume Between Nogales and Guadalajara in Mexico

Nogales Sonora December 12 1944 daily rail service resumes on the Mexican National Railway from Nogales to Guadalajara with a 48 hour schedule. The line had been disrupted by revolt and bridge damage during the early revolt while troops halted traffic along the coast and interrupted pointed advances by government and revolutionary forces.

Nogales Sonora Mexico O. FE Guadalajara Jamie Carrillo Mazatlan Ister Ramon P Iturbe Ruberto Croz Francisco Manzo Carrillo

Whipping Trial Focuses on Orphanage Head and Beulah Cox

Four witnesses in the trial of W E Thompson superintendent of the Mississippi Baptist Orphanage describe the whipping of Beulah Cox age one. Defense notes his good reputation in other towns while a kitchen clash over broken dishes is highlighted. The article also mentions a source with a skating family history and local rink ownership.

Jackson Beulah Cox Mississippi Baptist Orphanage W. E. Thompson Thompson Cor

Local Radio Schedule and Programs for Thursday December 13

The page lists a Chicago area radio timetable with programs on WOAI WABC WIZ WENK CKWEAR and others. It includes show names like Selberling Singers Amos and Andy Grand Opera Melody Moments and hosted acts with times in Central Standard as 1:00 p m to late evening. The schedule mentions weather reports and a variety of musical acts and talk segments across multiple stations.

Flelechnan Selberling Amos and Andy Oid RonRs KGCI Elleeveien Ann Austr Fripay Casa Marie C SBC Pom Orehi D. m Tom Musi AIRG Kitocyelen Mohers Kay Pelle Ntallon Associated Press Othatells Wee Sims Sunshine Hour Rudy Waites Sincere Melody Momunta Oliver Smith Grand_ opera Hal Kemp HBB WABC New York O—Leviton Ensemble Frederic William Wild Sivatettes Semmey Stuile National Forum Dream Brat Hotel Orchestra Lew Hiltvat Mendnza_archestra Woo Ehwaper Etree Ensemble Amoo N' Andy Viz Chiesxo Uicle Bob Waller Wilson Yarty Lada Tob Radiort Ckwear WIZ Orchestra Waa Topsy Turvy Frep Pepper Dan Sylvia Amos Lineland Jour Roupere Fillmace O—Los Algo Mancfield and Lee Cleveland Radice ieConnel Tove Prin Rapid Sony Senter Same Ag Weaf Des Moines Senla Claus Todo—Weap Détroit Claz Yoob Newa Ge Woresberg Dick Leone Archeal Amox Bi Loule Sogn Baritooe and Pleniat Financiera Winle Darea Masse Hee WSB Aflenta TOO Wear Birmingham Fame Am Weaf University of Alabama Hrid Dallae Kcio Weao Plano Pastel WEAF LiopOrchestra

KTSA Radio Schedule Highlights And Listings

A dense schedule listing KTSA San Antonio programs for Thursday and Friday including old time fiddle, studio music, farm reports, fitness activities, weather chat, and musical segments. Entries reference multiple stations and programs with times and repeats, offering a snapshot of a bustling broadcast day across networks AM and studio sets.

Apleltuots Hercurles Cep X. ML C. A m—Roberts Evangelical Party A. Light News S. A

Edison Radio Brings Years of Musical Delight

A nostalgic note extols the Edison Radio as a beautiful musical instrument promising long lasting enjoyment. The ad-style line invites buyers to purchase and settle into years of music and comfort from this iconic device.

Edison

Imprisoned Miner Aids Rescue Party

Crosby Minnesota December report on Gus Snyvler a 38 year old miner trapped since Tuesday in Croft mine sub chamber 67 feet underground as ore broke timber supports his breathing aided by physicians and he directed rescuers today

Crosby Minn Gus Snyvler Croft

Woman to get ten thousand for oath to stop smoking

Carlisle Pa December 12 Mrs Samuel Temple of Boston would receive 10000 if she swears to quit smoking cigars. The bequest comes from the will of her aunt Miss Esther M Groome who leaves two conditions. Miss Groome was an instructor in ark in state schools and Mrs Temple is an artist formerly Ruth Anderson.

Carlisle Samuel Temple Boston Esther M. Groeme

Indian Prince and U S Wife in Bombay Arrival

The ex Maharajah of Indore, his wife Nancy Miller of Seattle, and their eight month old baby arrived in Bombay today. They plan to settle permanently in Tri a with occasional trips to Europe and America.

U.S Bombay London Indore Hte Nancy Miller Seattle Tria Europe America

Rabbi to Review Book at Congregation Meeting

membership reunion night at Congregation Agudas Achim is set for Friday per president Ben Adler. Rabbi Samuel T. Phillips will review F A Reback’s Jewish Influence in Modern Thought, a work by a Harvard professor.

Congregation Agudas Achim Ben Adler Samuel T. Phillips F. A. Reback Tarvard University

Does He Smoke A Gift Guide Of Tobacco Accessories

Does he smoke An ad for Hertzbers features smoking related gifts including smoke stands humidors lighters and cigar cases claiming tobacco devotees will prefer these items for Christmas gifts. The copy promotes a range of smoking accessories and emphasizes appeal to tobacco fans with feminine lighters and related paraphernalia.

Weill

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