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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1930

Page

31

Air Cadets Participate in Second Part II Show at Kelly Field

Air Cadets will participate next year for the first time in the annual Air Corps maneuvers at Kelly Field. Nearly a hundred shoes from Kelly Field are expected to take part in the maneuvers with units from Michigan Virginia and Texas and observers from across the country.

Kelly Field Piton Air Corps Total Ring Field Vianh Mre Hie Bt Iw Jack Jack 4C Lunde Vishun Sprite Gonples Dield Virgina Galveston

Two Drivers Fined After Fatal Amite Auto Collision

Two motorists faced fines after a fatal crash in Amite involving a head on impact at a street intersection. Testimony described vehicles colliding near a telephone pole and street intersection, causing extensive damage to both cars and injuries to the drivers.

City Employees Gain Early Pension Reforms

City officials announce early pension changes affecting city employees. The plan aims to streamline benefits and reduce costs, with specifics on eligibility dates and funding sources. Officials emphasize fiscal balance and service continuity amid negotiations with unions.

Aviatrix to Wed Movie Director in New York Ceremony

Aviation star Marjorie Wix from Wilfinny Wellema acknowledges engagement to film director War veteran awaiting final consent from both families. The couple plans a public wedding on a future date with aviation ties and industry recognition.

Aviatrix Marjorie $ Wix Taday Wilfinny Wellema Aotion Ware Aviation

Decline in British Trade Reported by Government

The official department at Liverpool reports a continued decline in British trade for November. Acting Minister Renshaw cites persistent weaknesses in exports and imports as the key factors behind the downturn.

Lonatt Renshaw Cansattitree Lorlny

London Fog Disrupts Shipping and Communications

Fog-bound waters hamper London shipping lanes and hinder naval and commercial communications today, causing delays along coastlines and in adjacent waters. Authorities warn resumed traffic may take hours as pilots and harbor officials coordinate salvage and safety measures.

London Poe UPI Anaque Wicknin Londines England

Bank Hold Up Thwarted by Vigilant Son in Wayton

In Wayton Ohio on December 2 a bank hold up was foiled when the suspect Virgil Morvhail, 27, attempted to seize a $10,000 tote. Police report indicate the robber was confronted by a vigilant son of the bank’s president, Talber, and fled the scene. Authorities are continuing the investigation into the failed heist and any accomplices.

Wayton Ohio Virgil Morvhail Pellee

Vermont Man Is Named to Senate

Vermont dispatch reports Frank T. Varnidec named to the Senate seat following the death of Senator Peak J. Weilerday. Details mention appointed acting links and ongoing banking failures impacting officials.

Vermont Senate Montpelier Frank T Varnidec Haver Peak J

Opiragh Gan Shipments and Valley Crops Report

Crop and market notes from Ria Gramin valley and Whiter Garden district show harvest conditions improving though output trails last year. Opiragh Gan shipments are down slightly as vegetable mixes and cabbage show weaker market demand while weather remains favorable for harvest across the region.

Toinl Carrol Rpinach Ria Gramin Marvin Monlays Seago Los

Zuehl Woman, 95, Buried Tuesday

Funeral services for Mee. Caenhng Mariong of Zuehl, 95, were conducted Tuesday by Rev. Cael Knicker. Survived by three daughters, two sons, twenty seven grandchildren, twenty seven great grandchildren, and other relatives.

Zuehl Touid Deli Antonia ‘Yucehay Cael Knicker Blartnay Winken Germeany Hbela Linton Urelimer Nuw Braunfels Mira Gharlen Malusvie Tex Sandwronto William Hartung Somerset Laud Hartung Zuehls

Sorority Christmas Dance to Be Held at Hotel

The Sigma sorority plans a Christmas dinner dance on December 27 at the St. Anthony hotel ballroom, with Mr and Mrs Harvey and Mr and Mrs Davis among the hosts. An important meeting is set for 7 PM Friday at the St Anthony hotel. Business leaders turned to profit amid shifting investments as the market steadies.

Sigma M1. Anthony Syensore Neensio Iarvey Merv Ty Davis Holt St. Anthony Hotel

Students stage The Firet Christmas play at Page Junior School

The Thomas Nelson Page Junior School pupils presented The Firet Christmas directed by Mrs. Fro. Morten and Misses Majors Zorlina Levy and Mallory Warren. Cast included Lola Pinch Robert Wright Wees Bennett Mehmed Grito Kenneth Way Margaret Steves Walker Claudia Michel Tauiae Silsce Milo Lyons Philly Alesander Eleanor Deiliker Junior Tarker Alson Wordly Claudia Michel Feiger Allen Klassing Luqgie Starting Kenneth Wookie Dig Stone Terbert Leluitte Martha Clair Abbott Dorothy Dele mauler Learner Nelson Mary Jane Jorfacobeb Melen Werkeller Leon Schnidt Yolande Karcher Garret Worth Jimny Bee how Alton Wartley William Thimes Telar Cardenas Hoy Queen Ewing Irwin Alton Whimes Irvin Salser Walter Huevelt Wayne Maupin Thinter Mhncock Jon Spillers Dan Ice Chambers Margaret Rook and others. Posters note the program was remodeled for distribution in the Poor on Christian are.

Thoma Nelson Page Tureday Min Guizei Principnd Mra Fro Morten Missesois Zorlina Levy Mallory Warren Lola Pinch Robert Wright Wees Bennett Mehmed Grito Milo Lyons Philly Alesander Eounor Deiliker Junior Tarker Alson Wordly An Spark Claudia Michel Fl Feiger Allen Klassing Luqgie Starding Kenneth Wookie Dig Stone Terbert Leluitte Martha Clair Abbott Dorothy Delemauler Fileonor Deilsker Learner Nelson Mary Jane Jorfacobeb Melen Werkeller Leon Schnidt

Reverend Gil bert Taya Frederick Funeral Held

The funeral for Reverend Gil bert Taya Frederick aged 80, a retired Baptist minister from Chicago who died in San Antonio Mountay, was held Tuesday afternoon with Chaplain C Bateman officiating. He was born in New York City and joined the Eighth New York militia at Civil War outbreak. He studied at Rochester University and led pastorates in Clo and Chicago, propagating extensive travels throughout Europe with his wife Antoinette J Frederick.

G.H. Frederick Gilbert Taya Frederick Chicago San Antonio C. Bateman Memsory Frederik New York City Eighth New York Militia Rochester University Clo Europe Mia Antoinette J Frederick

Fumes blamed for hospital deaths in Gilachen incident

Poisonous fumes from a diantectant were blamed for the death of 10 patients at a hospital in Gilachen, Northern Tohemin. Forty others fell ill as officials warned of ongoing risk and urged safety checks across facilities.

Prague Czechoslovakia Gilachen Tohemin

Social events and college celebrations in San Antonio style

A Santa Antonin college party schedule highlights Phi Zeta Chi and National Fraternity of Phi Chi events. Sorority members, students, and honorees are listed with locations on Guenther Street Broadways Plaza and St Anthony hotel. Community clubs plan dances and charitable entertainments through December 3f.

Tye Prayl Pay Chi Christiana Oeday Plaza Ite

Coach Proposes Longer End Zones At 20 Yards

Milwaukee Dee notes Marquette’s undefeated 1K football team coach Frank J. Murray argues for end zones extended to 20 yards to aid offense. He cites shallow goal lines hindering passes near the five and says extra space would boost scoring chances and improve offensive reputation.

Milwaukeg Dee Frank J. Murray Marquette Nore Murray Corrall Ite Fay Goy Tn

Ducharme Fills Post of C. H. Boyle

Feliz Ducharme was named temporary chief clerk of the city Street department in the absence of Charles H. Boyle who was stricken at work sixteen weeks ago. Boste has been moved to the Medical and Surgical Hospital with no change in condition. Fort Worth joins North Texas Soccer league. Dallas meeting approves admission for Port Worth and Fort Worth teams to play their city schedules with occasional intercity games.

Fort Worth Dallas Port Worth

Soviet Urges Study of Motor Vehicles

Moscow dispatch reports a drive to teach schoolchildren to devote study to motor vehicles as the Soviet Union becomes a country of motobilisn. The circular predicts millions of cars and tractors will populate the countryside in a few years.

Moscow UPI

Leader in Poetry Reaches 71 Years

CHICAGO, Dec. 23. Harriet Monroe, founder of American poetry, celebrated her seventieth birthday with a ceremony that reflected her faith in the future of the art and America's appreciation of poetry.

Ciicago Harriet Monroe Patro Maint Amertes

Christmas Lights Decorate Local Hospital and Inn

The hospital and inn display festive lights for Christmas with Selectric bulbs outlining the building and blue and colored illuminations visible for miles. Volunteers set up trees inside the building while a Santa Claus gift event runs at 2290 on Christmas Day and a large noon dinner is planned.

Santa Claus Woodven

Talkie in Church Service Planned in Presbyterian Church

A planned talkie church service is announced for January 12 to 16 in Presbyterian churches. Paul Jones, a young member of the division of visual education, will present a demonstration of the program on Wednesday afternoon at West End Church.

Citizenship Ane Jai Lugeirele The Council of Jewish Women Hanno Mirchbere West Woodlawn Medaries Tiquston Paul Jones Christian —Education Presbyterian Westenday

Mexican Pastor Dies in Abilene

Abilene Texas reports the death of a Mexican pastor from St. Francia Assisi Catholic Church after a long illness. The bishop from the diocese will preside at the funeral, with details forthcoming for funeral rites and local services.

Abilene

Brackenridge Hi Girls to Debate Organizing Effort

Brackenridge High School debating society sponsors an interclub girls debate contest scheduled for Wednesday January 14. The topic asks whether jury trial should be adopted, with teams from Brackenridge and neighboring clubs expected to participate.

Brackenridge Hi Brackenrave Hist School Delating Society Itm Apansor Trarksdile Arto Fis

Orphans Attend Charity Party At Axtec Theater

More than 160 orphans from Saint Jose's home and St Peters orphanage were invited to a Christmas party at the Axtec theater on Monday. They received fruit, candy, and nuts after the film Tom Sawyer while Stevenson Titers of Miracle Ridge School organized the event and gifts.

Ban Antonio Axtec Theater Moning Stevenson Titers Firy Mracleuridgeigh School Tom Sawyer Diazio Bitcock Blevinsons Christais Wione Garx Hanna Claus St. Jose's St. Peters Brackenridge Bish Louise Small Vina Whairo Dorothy Pepehke Ethel Paschall Thelma McCord Genta Lorton Mary Dalton Dorothy Ralzan Elaine Weakley Elizabelle Kilburn Tagille Tabosca Virginia Browater Atlin Tee Hearingson Ioselsa Henbanmt Dazie Silcock Lsilins Nagnider Spowiers Mary Eliasheth Povehes Rawlee Rice Fruil Margaret Barricklow Eleanor Schende Margaret Presley Wineifrad Henbanm Cecile Gasenine Virginian Alice Frances Benner Tueillo Braoning Gaele Chapman Mallir Sue Gare Hacessta

Former Board of Control Man Wed

Wabehail from Denton and Tugenta from Purpie were married at the home of the bride. The couple will spend weeks in California before returning to Avatin to make their home.

Board of Control Atstln T. Wabehail Rhate Board of Control Misa Tugenta Ipurpie Denton Thy Brile

Truth Pays In Guilty Plea In Federal Court

A federal court session reveals numerous defendants pleading guilty to various charges including prohibition and narcotics offenses. Judge Wert weighs leniency against the crime, while mercy and human factors influence sentences amid many guilty pleas and indictments returned by a grand jury.

George Washington Antott Bigether West Oller

Simmons Hot Schedule Sets Western Conference Showdowns

Abilene December 26 The Simmons University schedule shows a West Texas autumn slate with six home games. Key matches include Southwestern Conference foes Texas and SMC tentative with the Mines and UTEP games awaiting confirmation. A November stretch features Howard Payne and another Tech clash, aiming to renew Abilene’s Southwest showdown after seven years.

Abiinna Siamone Universite Gie Shinilefer Vezas College of Mines Vixos Tech Doniad Brice Drownwood Bertember Tizan Austin Ostabes M.C Dallaz St. Edward’s Abilene Yoxny College of Mines el Paso FT. C

Boys Among Aggie Graduates at A and M

Elmee G Mayer and Stewart Ee King, both of San Antonio, are among Aggie graduates receiving degrees. Mayer earns mechanical engineering and King earns landscape art as the first term of the Acre Venic year closes on February 1 at A and M College.

Elmee G. Mayer Stewart Ee King San Antonio M. Collore Acre Venic Gervantel Alee King

Joyner Preaches at Beacon Church

Evangelist William Liapraer will preach at Beacon Church during the Christmas holidays with his family their visit noted in local church notices.

Joyner Beacon Church William Liapraer Sitte

Edwards Beats Brown In Dallas Mat Match

In Dallas last night Dee 23 beat Brown 2 falls to 1 in a wrestling bout after Brown won the first fall. Yoakusm Bowlers unbeat among 10 teams. Forbese Hertz and Thicke lead with 100 percent. Abilene polo team defeated Dallas in inaugural match of the Dallas Polo Association, 84 to 2, advancing Abel Jone to final.

Edwards Brown Dallas Dallas Dee Ailwards Kansan Dio Tno Velo Troma Yoakusm Joakgem Yoarkun Receontinn Forbese, Hertz and Thicke EL Schieze Cccoml al Frobese Ig Yoakum Ee Pa Wim Dallas Abilene Palo Wleh Ita Fats Maare Rament Palo Assoriation Jone Reils-Klas Lyon

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