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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1930
Page
4
The Christmas seal sale closed officially Wednesday night with 37500 raised to date. Dr W W Farner, chairman, said returns may be made after Christmas and a follow up campaign will start in January. Booths in the Post Office over two and a half weeks under Mrs Anne Taylor realized $275.
Five communities across the United States mark Christmas with distinct celebrations. Names echoed in places such as Gila County and Orange County while ads urge readers to buy used cars now as prices remain low.
Brooks field pilots B M Tovey and J A Bridget receive orders to ferry two new basic trains Ogmex from the Douglan factory to Drobiie field near Santa Mon Caulia. An advertisement touts a large Simas teaworks display for children with 700 other items. George Keene, a druggist, is mentioned in a short plea.
Pontatos, Mississippi resident Carlton Pittman died after being pushed from a moving freight train near Van Horn Texas by three hoboes. He had both legs amputated in a hospital attempt to save him. Pittman reported he was attacked and robbed before being forced from the car and crushed under the wheels.
A charge of attempted burglary was filed against Jone Gonzales age 17 of 1110 West Poplar Street in Justice of the Peace Joh F. Onson's court Wednesday. The charge stems from an attempted robbery of a mattress factory at 111 Warren Street. The suspect fled when discovered by Mrs. Kelly, wife of the factory owner, but was captured after a chase.
Rosa Trigg was granted a divorce on Tuesday afternoon from Bira Elolee Trig. On Wednesday he married his secretary Lola Russell in a ceremony performed by Rev L D Antecsan at the First Christian church. The event was held at home with a 44,000 daily Light circulation promoting the notice.
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