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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1929
Page
3
After eight weeks of work E G Lie brecht completed his Christmas corner at his Porter street home Little Rose man. His niece, daughter of Mr and Mrs P H Fox, inspects the display as real masonry and building materials create an attractive scene that has won much attention.
President Hoover postponed cabinet meeting and press conferences to spend Christmas Day with Mrs Hoover and their son. Government offices were largely at rest while the White House prepared for holiday observances and trimmings across the capital.
San Antonio resident RE G Liebrecht unveils a lasting Christmas display at 601 Porter Street. The Christmas corner features a snowy rural landscape with cement rock walls, toy animals, a brook, and electric lighting, drawing nieces, nephews, and Santa Claus fans each holiday season.
Chicago bankers and city officials prepare to distribute December pay to about 1300 teachers at noon. The Santa Claus event eases fears of late checks and ensures Christmas funds reach educators.
A Dallas wire to Mayor J F Chambera from Mayor J W Tate and four Dallas commissioners extends Christmas greetings to San Antonio. The message wishes the city administration commerce and people a New Year of progress prosperity and happiness. An advertisement notes stock of fireworks and a Texas druggist advert.
On the day before Christmas shoppers fill stores and lunch counters as last minute gifts appear. The Messiah is staged at the municipal auditorium and candlelight services frame Christmas Eve across churches while Rotary Club lights glow over the plaza for orphans.
Angora December 24 Turkish government declares December 2015 a national savings day to curb spending amid looming economic disaster. The move aims to mobilize the public for austerity as part of the government's broader effort to avert crisis.
Fire Chief J. G. Anran warns of holiday risks as he urges use of electric lights and cautions against candles on Christmas trees. Keep matches and volatile fluids away from children and ensure decorations are fireproof.
Burlington and northern Vermont were blanketed in white as heavy snow fell through the day. Highways became largely impassable and urban traffic stalled while rail and streetcar service delayed up to three hours in places.
A clutter of 1920s holiday events lists dances and Christmas celebrations. The Midway Orioles, Martinez, Labor Temple and Tonwalter Hall host Christmas dances with various orchestras like Theo Acizt and Kings. Multiple dates in December include December 25 and related festive music nights with cash prizes teased.
In San Antonio firefighters with volunteers from the San Antonio Light distribute more than 2000 toys over five days. Chief Sarran notes unprecedented charity as crews reach the city’s poorest homes. Dolls bicycles buggies and clothing bring Christmas cheer to families in tents and small houses.
The San Antonio Elks organize a Christmas gift drive for 700 orphans across seven homes including Wesley House. Each home gets a tree with gifts while a Santa Claus presides to read names and distribute packages. More than 1100 people are expected to benefit from the effort.
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