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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1934

Page

6

Daring Rescue Off the Sisto by New York Lifeboat Crew

A storm wrecked freighter Sisto off Ireland as a New York passenger liner’s lifeboat rescued 16 crew members. The crew endured towering waves and a damaged ship while four nearby vessels aided, with the Europa transmitting joyful signals as the lifeboat reached safety.

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Greek Steamer in Distress Nearby France Reported

A Greek steamer was reported in distress near France with authorities responding. Details are sparse in the readable text, but the incident involves maritime danger and potential emergency assistance. No further names or locations are clearly identifiable in the fragment.

France

Thieves Dress Up for Chr Thieves 285 and Car Vandalism Report

Disjointed OCR summary notes a car at 300 block of Laredo Street affected by theft or vandalism. Mentions Kenedy orders, police presence, and a Liberty MU student connected to incidents. Reference to cigarettes, frames, and a university context appears, with unclear timelines and names.

Agarita Avenue Reta. Oders of Kenedy Laredo Street Jarvis

School Board Cuts Grant Plea For Public Works

The board of education on Tuesday authorized a revised application for a 30 percent public works grant. Previously it sought and won a government offer to buy bonds totaling £879,060 of $950,000 plus a 20 percent grant. Under the agreement the local board will receive the 30 percent grant while bonds were sold on the open market. The total amount, about $1,443, will fund additions to a South Side senior school, North Side junior schools and a elementary school.

Board of Education Public Works Administration South Side North Side

Bar Association to Hear Bickett at San Antonio meeting

John O. Bickett Jr of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals will address the San Antonio bar association at the Plaza Hotel ballroom at 12 13 p m Thursday. President Harry L. Roward announced the event.

Miracle Baby Survives Amid Beijing Crisis Story

In Anhua Province, a four month old orphan named Helen Stam survives at Wubu General Hospital after her American missionary parents were killed. Chinese officials execute five alleged Communists, four beheaded. A pastor and his wife carried Helen 70 miles to safety as gunboats from the US and Britain arrive. Nationalist troops seize control of the city amid renewed fighting near Maolintsun, while Helen’s grandparents travel to claim the child known as the miracle baby.

Wue Anhwet Province China Helen Pristilla Stara Wubu General Hospital Helen Airs J. U. Stam Commuunists Stami Tsiggidh Dember Ravershed United States Maolintsun

Pre Holiday Traffic Heaviest in San Antonio Shopping Hours

San Antonio sees heavy pre holiday traffic as shoppers flood mercantile centers, with Sergeant W H Huston noting no extra officers except New Year’s Eve when the force doubles. He predicts holiday congestion will ease after the peak shopping period, as patrolmen brace for busy hours. Duke University houses a major survey instrument collection for engineering students.

San Antonio Santa Claus W. H. Huston Wasson Alamo Plaza Houston Huston Bors

Farewell Dinner Set Thursday for Rev Everett Fray

A farewell luncheon honoring Rev. Everett Fray pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church will be held Thursday noon at the St. Anthony hotel. Fray, ordered to Marehall by the state conference of the Northern Methodist church, has served five years and is president of the San Antonio Peano association. A committees list includes Mrs. Jay E Adams Sr and many church and community leaders. The event reflects local interfaith support.

San Antonio Everett, Fray Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church St. Anthony Fray Marehall Northern Methodist Church San Antonio Peano Association Jay E. Adams Sr E. Bachelor Lawrence K. Brown Hetty Browne Frank D. Charlton New Braunfels Ephraim Frisch Rena Maverick Green Hiram B. Harrison Ennis Till W. W. Jackson Ilion T. Jones Arthur McKinstry T. A. Pressly Clayton Scott Roger’ S. Tate A. 5. Weiner

Centennial Quota Fined Texas Centennial Celebration Funding

The Texas centennial commission executive committee approved a $3,000,000 appropriation for the state centennial celebration to be presented to the full commission next month. Proposals include $1,250,000 for the central exposition at Dallas, $4,000,000 for ceremonies at historic sites, and $750,000 for a national advertising program.

Houston Dec Cenennal Commission Dallow

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