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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1930

Page

6

Christmas carol program on radio tonight at Bath

The Light sponsors the third annual Christmas carol broadcast from the Bath municipal auditorium at 8 p.m. featuring 100 voices from local church choirs. Soloists Mery Aubrey Keating and others perform Handel and German selections, with Ormesher directing and Bedding accompanying.

Bess Carroll Bath The Light At & P Municipal Audion Alehem Ka8a Cam Cing Wilh Ilis Block Handel J. D. Messinger Solout Wall Liavid Lh Ormesher Miiey Billie Bedding Nembers Willis Eledreh Orient Tiop Kus Elsa Keating Csrk Herald Angels Sendelssohn

Harlingen Accelerates 1930 Building Program Total

Harlingen reports the 1830 Building program will top 530,650 dollars, about 203,104 more than 1929, with several projects planned for December. City building officials released figures showing rapid progress and an ambitious year end total for 1930.

Harlingen Goldamner

Victim of Fall Is Buried at Mission

Final funeral rites for J. J. Cavanos, killed by a fall from a hotel window in San Antonio, were held in Mission. Cavanos was a longtime grocer in the Grande Valley and a prominent civic figure, having served as city commissioner for years.

Mission Texas J. J. Casaxos Antonio Cavanos Jeadine Gale Grocery Ts Grande Valley Seara Bete

Kris Kringle at Courthouse Busy

Old Sentawan making all the tannils at the courthouse Wednesday. Sheriff Alfoney Newton Jr. received a watch from employees Charles Peters chief deputy Hart McCormick mantel clock District Clerk Hart McCormick onyxed tray Tax Collector H Neil Campbell striped blanket County Clerk Jack St Burke presented with a new Curedo and accessorize by his department.

Kris Kringle Sentawan Wednessy Alfoney Newton Jr Charles Peters Hart McCormick H. Neil Campbell Jack St. Burke

William D Stein Burial in Chicago

The body of William D Stein, 70, who died in Antonin Monday, has been prepared for burial in Chicago. Stein, owner of the Stein Belt Manufacturing Company of Chicago, was spending the winter in Antonin. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Stein of Chicago, two daughters Mrs. Carol Beck of Chicago and Rica, and Emil Fischer who is in China.

William D. Stein Chicago Willism D. Stein Antonin Monday Richt Steln Chiazo Antonin Brrine Mreise Stein Carol Beck Rica Emil Fischer Chine

Nash Workers Get Bonus and $10 Bill

Nash Motors company president warns employees of an annual bonus and a year end envelope amounting to ten dollars each. The announcement, described as a gesture to be shared publicly, aims to boost worker morale amid ongoing negotiations.

Nash Wenusha Wis Der Gab Motors Company

Veteran agrees to extradition in murder case

J H Hale, a World War II veteran, agreed Wednesday to return to Louisiana to face a two year old murder charge. Hale was taken into custody at Legion Terns Kerrville, amid extradition papers signed by Governor Huey Long and Texas official Dan Moody. Hale’s attorney did not apply for an extraordinary writ, and the matter was dropped when Hale consented to go to Louisiana without delay. The alleged crime occurred in Starksville, La, with district attorney Wade Noes Sn.

J. H. Hale Louisiana Ten Gremillton Arax- Mos Parrish Hale Legion, Terns Kerrville Huey Long Coversner Dan Moody Texas Newy-Fourth District Lisle Bale Starksville Wade ‘Noes

Park Department Workers Get Hats

Park Department workers received Christmas supplies at City Hall on Wednesday morning. Santa Claus, Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola, distributed carrots, spinach, potatoes and other vegetables to department employees as part of the holiday customs.

Park City Hall Santa Claus — Park Jacob Rubiola

Thief Dons Shoes Socks Then Disappears From Store

A man entered a shop on Wednesday at 1933 North New Braunfels Avenue, tried on shoes and a pair of chess pieces, bought nothing, and fled the store without paying. Police were called to investigate this novel theft method.

Geraghiy New Braunfele Avenue Bhia

Youth killed by kidnapers in Benton Michigan case

Victor Motur, 17, of Watervliet Michigan was killed while attempting to rescue a kidnapped girl. The girl, Margaret Kimball of South Bend, was abducted by unidentified captors who had driven her from South Bend. Police are investigating the double incident and pursuing suspects.

Benton Matmom Mich INS Victor Motur Pearald Watervliet Sen Fbot Regro South Bend Margaret Kimball Southend

Actor's Suspicion Draws No Action

Los Angeles report says the district attorney’s office announced no action after investigation into actor Richard Barthelmess’s suspicion that an employee improperly appropriated £100,000 in valuable securities.

Los Angeles Distrite Hag Aken Michard Barthelmess Quin

Valley Bureau raises $90,000 in Harlingen drive

The event in Harlingen raised ninety thousand dollars for the Valley Bureau. A motion of the board followed a presentation by President Holland Tarlingens about the Better Business Bureau budget and possible refueling flight plans. The department of commerce was asked to review a January refueling endurance proposal.

Valley Bureau Harlingen Dew Safe Tey Bom Better Business Buresc Holland Tarlingens Ans Wthich Protteaa Campaten Can Ptudied Plasa Miame Gem Meree Alrind

Enforce Slot Machine Law or Repeal It Now

A reader complains about inconsistent enforcement of slot machine laws. They urge clear notices to gamblers and merchants, immediate raids or cease operations, and advocate enforcing or repealing laws to end the “slot machine farce.” They call for decisive public action and repeal if needed.

Alout Gealecshar

Oil Operator to Be Cremated Here

Funeral services for Dudley A. Teng, oil operator and vice president of the Cale Petrlenay and Zeres Mejean Oil and Refinine companies, who died in Laredo, will be held Friday and the body taken to San Antonio for cremation. formerly resided in Chicago.

Principal Warns Dogs Near Highland Wark School

Ada Crain principal orders neighborhood dogs kept in yards after four children were bitten since September opening. Residents urged caution as dog menace continues raising safety concerns around Highland Wark Elementary.

Highland Wark Ada Crain

Barge explosion causes heavy damage at Stockton loading pier

In Stockton California a Union Oil barge exploded while being loaded last night, spraying flaming gasoline across decks and igniting fires. Officials estimate damage at 200000 dollars. No injuries reported.

Stockton Calif Union Oil Company

Brick Masons Over 60 Praised by Contractor

SUSLOw-E Ukla Dec 24. Joe Wheat, contractor, praises brick masons over 60 for their experience. “Old men are the best. They know more, do better work and do it more easily.”

Suslow-E Ukla Brick Anne Joe Wheat

Fireman Repairs Toy Almost All Day

City fireman Oram Whitehend spent nearly the whole day repairing a nine minute toy. He worked hours whittling and shaping for a baby, only to find the toy was supposed to have dust.

Quveba

Dam Break Probe Finds No Poor Workman Ship

Corpus Christi Texas December 4 No evidence of poor workmanship or inferior materials in the Mathis dam was found in the preliminary report by consulting engineers probing the November 2 break that released Lake Lovenskiold water. Final findings and reconstruction plans due in six weeks. Excessive seepage through the lenticular bed caused by piling failure is blamed. Engineers Meory K Fired and Tinbert J Cumming filed the report with the city council. state board chair John A Norrin concurred.

Corpus Christi Texas Mathis Dam Lovenskiold Meory K Dulles Tinbert J. Cumming Houston John A. Norrin State Board of Water Engineere

Thieves Steal Goods Ahead of Christmas Cheer

Police report a window break in at a tracery store on Cherry Street owned by E P Tingier with cigarettes valued at 25 dollars and a large amount of meat stolen along with a small amount of polish from a drug store on Chestnut Street operated by W P Ellicon. A suitcase was reported stolen from a parked car near a house while another theft occurred in Des Moines Iowa. Doctors J L Pridgen and J T Harnett reported missing medicine cases from Medical Arts and Nir buildings. Candy valued at 25 pounds stolen from a track near Gate Ke wt during a police raid.

Bulara Roy Notts Cherry Street E.p.tingier Ie Drug Chestnut Street W. P. Ellicon Hhouse P. Newton Des Moines Iawa J. L. Pridgen Medical Arts Cod J. T. Harnett Maracheao- Grisga Company Guater Ke

Army Hospital Spreads Christmas Cheer at Fort Sam Houston

Christmas trees and gifts reach patients in every ward at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston. Patriotic groups and volunteers send gifts for patients and families of duty personnel. War veterans and local soldiers are remembered with special music programs and a holiday dinner.

Store Safe Looted as Workers Make Merry Christmas

Fort Worth police report a late night Christmas party at Franklin's when a gate to the mezzanine floor opened and about 81109 in cash from the store receipts was stolen. The mis zan ine floor was reached after midnight by the manager who was on the lower floor with the partygoers.

Fort Worth Tire Franklin's Clas

Drought Relief Committee Meets at Spur in December

A drought relief committee chaired by D. A. Randeen of the Governor Dan Moody administration announced a December meeting at Spur. The group includes Texans Dre and other members forming the eroculite committee to discuss aid measures for the drought situation.

Spur Abilene Texan Dre Dan Moody Hoaten Spit D. A. Randeen

Foundation Head Appointed Dean at University of Chicago

Kurt, director of the Laura Stele van Keosefeller foundation since 1922, has been named dean of the faculty of racial sciences and education at the University of Chicago.

Foundaton Chicago Bee Kurt Laura Stele van Keosefeller Risen At Racial Sciences Crear University of Chicago

Garage blaze at Kane garage damages car engine

Firemen extinguished a small blaze in an automobile motor at the Kane garage located at 214 Hast Travin Street. The Wednesday morning incident caused light damage and was contained by responding workers.

Kane Hast Travin Street Bod

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