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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1930

Page

11

San Francisco wedding shocks social world in 1920s style

Christmas surprise reveals a San Francisco wedding between Mia Storey Kinchey Neer and Philip Neer, a noted San Francisco businessman and former Stanford tennis champion. Neer is son of Mrs Jeanette Neer of Portland and widow Mia had previously been connected to Captain Ralph Kindler. The couple plan to reside in San Francisco.

Universal Service San Francisco Mia Nell Storey Kinchey Philip Neer Beno Neer Horace B. Storey San FeAntonio Ralph Kindler United States Army Jeanette Eer Portland Ore Stanford University James Ariess Stanford

Washington Bicentennial Note on Washington’s Surrender

The George Washington bicentennial commission points out that tomorrow marks 147 years since Gen George Washington surrendered his commission as commander in chief of the continental army. The ramede scene occurred at Annapolis Maryland where Congress was gathered.

George Washington Continental Arms George Washington Bicentennial Commission Aliaglis Maryland Congress

Broadway Sails To Port of Better Times

New York December 2 The steamship Broadway signs on 1100 men for a winter cruise to the Park of Better Times Capt Fritz Nelson says the ship will not leave Staten Island view The crew faces low wages long shifts and limited shore leave as job hunting develops The Salvation Army backs the plan with city officials providing a free pier to aid shipless seamen

Broadway New York Staten Island Fritz Nelson Rmn Salvation Army New York and Southern Steaaship Company

Salvation Army attacked over veteran discrimination

New York December 22 The American Legion of New York state accuses the Salvation Army of discriminating against veterans in relief work. State Commander Gerard J Nears sent a broad statement to 85,000 legionnaires, denouncing the charity as having fallen short while defending veterans’ welfare.

Univervad Elie

G O P Heads Urge Hoover Not to Call Session

Republican leaders in Congress plan to urge President Hoover to announce he will not call a special spring session of Congress. The move aims to prevent a looming extra session and to ease tensions in the Senate over pending league court matters.

G.O.P Hoover Universal Service Washington, D. C Congress

Congress Action on Maternity and Infancy Slated

Congressional action on the maternity and infancy bill was deferred until after the holidays by a rush of Senate business before the Christmas recess. Senator Jones of Washington, who reduced the bill, had hoped it would pass before recess as the nation’s Christmas gift to mothers and children.

Washington Der Senate Jones

Methodists Call Bar Poll Prejudiced In Alcohol Vote

The Methodist board of temperance prohibition and public morals today rejected the recent American Bar Association poll on repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment as not reflecting the legal profession’s stance. The poll showed 14 778 for repeal and 6 240 against. An advertisement promotes fireworks for Christmas and New Year with sales from Georg Keene druggist at 4 Military Plaza Texas largest fireworks dealer.

D. G. Dee Methodist Board of Temperance Prohibition and Public Morals American Bar Association Creult Georg Keene

Final 1970 Chamber of Commerce meeting at St Anthony

Executives and staff of the chamber of commerce met at the St Anthony hotel for a final 1970 staff breakfast. Porters and department heads spoke of the year’s efforts while Walthall received a gift from staff. Attendees included Whaley Leel Jones and many others.

Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Porter Whiley Walter Walthall C. G. Teel William Holderby Walthall Whaley C. G. Leel W. B. Fure Jong U.S. Pawkett Howe V Jones Marvin Longino AN. Brice KR. O Helen Card Edith la Rose Margaret Gurles Misa ‘Nne Neely Dorothy Frost May Meru R. C. Dover Dr. Wolderby Kennett Wendler Oscar Oweng Rhea Ford

World Wide Arms Reduction Urged by Peace Council

The Carnerie Evidowment for International Peace urged a worldwide arms reduction as an obligation under the Versailles framework. The appeal emphasizes global disarmament to secure long term peace and stability among nations.

Dew Vorllavide Versailles

Elks Minstrel Show Opens In San Antonio Monday

Elks club prepares an old time minstrel show at 8 00 p m Monday to raise funds for local orphanages. Charley E Smeltz reports ticket sales are ahead of last year and about 400 newsboys will be special guests at the event.

Elka San Antonio Elks Liv The Cher Charley E. Smeltz Elks Club Alow

Commission to Formulate Report Feels Pressure Ahead of January 1

Members of the law enforcement commission expect to finalize a report within days. The panel aims to present recommendations to the President by January 1. Agreement on principal points appears evident despite ongoing discussions.

Waarongiun Dee Law Enforcement Commission

Automobile ice skidding death in Escawaba

An automobile ice skidding accident in Escabawa Michigan yesterday cost the lives of a mother and two children. A man driving the car in which they were passengers was severely injured. The vehicle went through the thin ice.

Escawaba Mich Isles

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