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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1930

Page

4

Scout Chiefs Receive Merit Badges at Christmas Court of Honor

Four scout officials and several troop members were honored at the Christmas Boy Scout court of honor held at headquarters on Broad Street under Scout Executive Carl A. Bryan. Recipients included Merit Badges in public health, personal health, printing, carpentry, masonry and conservation. Reverend Hiram Harrison spoke, and 25 scouts from various troops will help deliver 500 baskets to the poor with the San Antonio Rotary Club on Tuesday.

Broaddaz Carl A. Bryan Thester Carl A. Purvis Tester Propho al B. Taynes J Q. Cote Hiram Harrison First Congregational Church Bos St. Mark's Episcopal Church Bryan San Antonio Omid Bourland Tom Tee Roz Scott Lee Tack MacMillan John M. Newton Sr Paul Loustaman Facke Floyd Wrozawski Jack Upsbar Parmell Mason Robert Bird Doe Rush John Newman Johnny Sannay Beeselena Peon

No Christmas This Year Inv Kentucky Community Named Christmas

Louisa Kentucky reports a postal relocation removing Christmas Ky from direct service by the post office department. Santa Claus Indiana remains nearby as a contrastingly named town while Christmas Ky now receives rural carrier service from Louisa since last July amid heat era planning.

Louisa Kentucky United States Post Office Department Indiana i Santa Claus Christmas

Cardinal Mercier's Remains Moved to Marble Mausoleum

Dec 23 Bussels reports the remains of Belgium’s hero prelate Cardinal Mercier were transferred from the nave after the high altar at St Romboli’s Archiepiscopal Church to the adjacent Hosary chapel. A blue marble mausoleum will mark the cardinal’s last resting place.

Bussels Carding Mercier Belzium Ersil SS Romboli Hosary

Quick Relief for Coughing Spells Ad

An advertisement claims Thoxine rapidly calms coughing spells and soothes throat irritation. It promises quick relief, safe for the family, with a money back guarantee if it fails to perform better than any prior remedy. Sold in 85c and 1.00 bottles by all druggists.

Rex Gouwe

14 Year Old Slayer Sentenced in Ohio Murder Case

John Woods, 14, who killed William Meeker a 60 year old produce dealer, received a life prison term after pleading guilty to second degree murder. Trials and fear of the electric chair influenced his plea and demeanor in court last night.

Justice Dowling Honored by Group

New York December 33. Jo Victor J. Dowling presiding justice of the Supreme Court of the United States division has been named president general of the equestrian order of the Holy Sepulchre for the United States. The honor was conferred by Aloysius Berlassina Latin patriarch of Jerusalem. He was raised from commander to grand cross.

New York Jo Victor J. Dowling Supreme Court United States Aloysius Berlassina Jerusalem

Explosion Rocks Virginia Gas Plant in Nighttime Blast

A major explosion ripped through the acetylene gas plant of a Virginia company today, hurling debris and furniture as workers fled into the cold night. Police report no fatalities, with injuries described as minor from flying glass and debris.

Virginia Newsort News Virginia Gaa and Decdueix Company Orly Sandreds Pilice

Hidden Gun Nest in Roger Park Killing Blamed on Miscarried Abduction Plot

Chicago dispatch reports a hidden gun nest in a Roger Park apartment led to a fatal shooting tied to an aborted gangland kidnapping scheme. Victims Mrs. Henrietta Guthrie, 64, and W. E. Stone were injured, both strangers, after a gunman opened fire.

Chicago Roger Park District Racly Today Web Elite Intaix Henrietta Guthrie Wides Onn E W. Stone Neneghan Guthrie Wax Stone

Law School Will Study Lynching Unit UNC

The University of North Carolina law school plans a survey on lynching prevention and other crimes of male evidence. It will examine prevention, apprehension, and punishment of offenders and the effectiveness of raesbrels for preventing disgraceful episodes.

Law School Atlanta Ter Ihe University of North Carolin Law Sehen

Zola Best Seller Tops France Book Market

Zola leads French book sales with a wide reprint range and notable feature essays. Australians aim to expand dairy and cheese production, facing tariff barriers and seeking import substitutes to boost local output.

ZOLA ATUS UPI France Mrulern Fistian

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