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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1930
Page
5
An old forecast claims the last American World War veteran will live to 1988 and the last veteran widow to 2008 based on estimates from Brig. Gen. Frank T. Records from prior waves are cited as basis for the prediction.
Advertising copy for Sunshine Laundry inviting readers to send clothes for laundering. Claims gentle treatment, no color fading, and long-lasting results with return of every item. Includes contact phone Crockn Ct 3372.
New York reports that junior Communists youth wing will stage an anti religious event on Christmas Day to argue Yuletide and Santa Claus are tools of capitalist propaganda. The piece also notes veteran relief spending projections and the Civil War veteran death timelines, with figures on pensions, disability, dependents, retirements, and total disabled veterans drawing monthly checks.
Washington DC December 24 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority to three Southwestern railroads to reduce passenger fares to two cents on one way tickets. The St Louis and San Francisco Fort Worth and Rio Grande Texas and others may seek similar relief. The rate excludes extra fare trains and private car movements.
Two men fled a Houston Christmas tree stand after holding up operator William Ahcing at gunpoint as shoppers watched. The incident occurred when the pair bought a tree with a $5 bill, then forced change and escaped with about $80. Police investigate this armed robbery from last night.
Dr Bernard Bollander notes men often undergo a life change at age sixty after years of effort, warning that the shift may affect character temporarily. The St Pauls dean argued a successful man can become detached from life’s essentials, risking moral and financial missteps as desires prevail. Several hundred San Antonio readers extend holiday greetings through classified pages.
In Omaha Nebraska December 34 ten hungry men must eat. Judge Leater Palmer heard the case at Phil Stith restaurant after a charge of disturbing the peace arose from a man using the phone in Smith's restaurant. The judge ordered ten dollars or forty Christimas meals for ten hungry men, but suspended the fine after deciding to supply the dinner.
Local social headlines highlight Mrs J Ly Be nor Jr hosting family hours from 4 to 7. Mr and Mrs Thomas Watt Gregory Jr of Houston arrive to visit Mrs Gregory’s parents, Mr and Mrs Lane Taylor. Colonel and Mrs John Hastings Howard return from the Armstrong ranch near Corpus Christi. Major General and Mrs Ernest Hinds host an informal Christmas dinner on Terrell road. the Yazoo Sigma fraternity hosts its annual Christmas dance in Pleasure dele. Mrs Fatherine Harding heads to Dallas for a dance. A G Dugger opens his home for Christmas. Miss Carolyn Kennington hosts informal Christmas afternoon at her Carnahan avenue home. the Women’s club music department presents a Christmas musical and reception at 8 on Christmas Eve. Mrs Lola Lloyd and daughter from New York arrive for holidays with Mrs Rena Maverick Green. Mrs Glosd returns from Europe. Miss Dorothy Thomson returns from Houston. Mr and Mrs Albert Maverick host their annual family Christmas dinner at Sunshine ranch. Mr and Mrs Rudy Maierhofer guests of Mrs Maierhofer’s mother Mrs J I Aydiette. Miss Bernice Kraus of Austin visits. Mrs Liston Zonder hosts informal evenings Dec 26 and 27. a dinner at Mirador Plaza Hotel honors Miss Elladane Wurzbach. numerous debutantes attend a tea at the St Anthony hotel. Mrs Samuel Schwartzberg and Miss Augusta Maverick host Christmas tea on the hotel roof. Miry Crossette from Monterrey joins for holidays. automobile ad note ends.
Four black defendants face burglary and receiving charges after a month of robberies across the city. Albert Johnson, 18, is accused of stealing from the Maxim and Kallison stores with about $80 evidence. Maggie Kirk, John Silvester, Dusty Leonard, and Orvan Kells are linked to robberies and stolen goods. Lem Wilson faces two counts of receiving and concealing stolen property.
Miss Mag Newconer decorates a Christmas tree for birds on her porch near the city ball. Birds such as blue jays sparrows thrushes finches and doves peck at suet mix of nuts corn and fruit, while she reports a variety of species visiting the tree.
Funeral services for Mrs. Angeline Randall aged 40 who died in a hospital were held Wednesday afternoon. Her husband, Sergeant Herbert K Randall, led a small group of relatives including sisters Mesdames Julio Fovarl Francis Martines and Sarah Gouilemedte and brothers Dro Permin Frank and Leonido Mar Liner all of San Antonio attended.
police report links five individuals including Mazio Kalloon and Karotkin to three robberies at multiple locations. James Brown of 414 Lite Oak Street is charged with receiving and concealing stolen property. authorities confirm connections and ongoing investigations.
Hartingen reports Valley shipments exceed 3000 carloads across rail and road with 2210 rail cars from Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific up to Saturday and Weslaco as the leading point sending 72 cars last week, 85 percent vegetables.
The California grain interests and beneficiaries of a large government loan press for new regulations to place high proof fruit spirits like brandy on the industrial market. The move aims to adjust federal policy and boost production in a national market context.
Vatican dispatch reports Pope Pius XII condemning war as unthinkable. He told clergy and faithful that no civilized nation can entertain thoughts of conflict, urging reflection on the dire consequences of any war.
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