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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1930

Page

5

Rise in compensation requests at Veterans Bureau

Washington reports a surge in applications for disability compensation with December 15 totals at 280000 dollars an increase of 21000 from November. Campaign allowances paid in November reached 20000000 dollars, a historic peak aside from consolidated relief agencies. New York led with 10030 applications, while Cincinnati Nashville Indianapolis Birmingham Oklahoma City Charlotte Dallas Little Rock Kansas City and New York figures follow with varied counts. New York official dies: Francis M. Hage aged sixty, secretary of state, dies in New York on December 1.

Washington P.O. Dee Elnestadey Veterans’ Bueau Uilex New York Lowlarill Kentucky Cincinnati Nashville Indianapolis Birmingham Oklahoma City Charlotte North Carolina Dallne Little Rock Arkansas Kaneen City Francis M. Hage

Hollywood Notes on Directors and Stars of the Era

A flurry of industry chatter covers Howard Hawks potential directing duties with Universal, and actors like Richard Arlen and Marie Brian receive praise. gossip mentions Louise Brooks and Greta Nissen, with updates on contracts, collaborations, and social notes from Hollywood hotspots.

Boy Guarded From Young Gangsters

Evanston dispatch reports a seven year old Gerry McNew guarded by a special patron after falsely accused by a juvenile gang. Detectives seek gang members while Gerry names youths who allegedly set fire to an apartment. He was seized near his home and pulled into a car, then escaped during a gas stop.

Evanston INS Gerry McNew Mves Gerery Gerry Dollermad

Golf Course To Be Seeded At Diverside Park

Construction at Diverside Park will finish soon and play on the nine hole course is slated to begin late spring. Work, supervised by Murray Brooks, aims to complete tees and irrigation as weather permits. The Brackenridge municipal course manages the project with Work Commissioner Jacob Rubiani overseeing progress. In other news, Rev. Charles A. Walker, 62, pastor of First Baptist and North Central Baptist statistic secretary, died today in Dover Delaware.

Diverside Park Jacob Rubiani Rubiola Sail Wey Entitee Murray Grooks Brackenridge Baptist DLS Dover Dela Charles A. Walker D. D First Baptist Church Northern Cnntist Association Good Housekeeping

Jail Stormers Battle for Prisoner Escape Near Luray

A group of four Gibson brothers aided by posse fled from a jail break near Luray as a gunfight erupted. Gilfred Gibson was captured while Odie Gibson was killed. Sheriff Milton Trimble and Town Marshal Taws Gerard were wounded. Authorities pursued near Hurd Collins farm 18 miles northeast. two prisoners, Antton and Dan Gibson, were earlier suspected.

Balem Indy Fee Alona Dan Gibson Wuateington John Spurlock Pennessee Collins Farm Here Wight Haace Odie Dail Wheriff Milton ‘Rin &le Gerard

Roof Firms Face Anti-Trust Suit

The department filed a bill in equity in the Southern District of New York against the Asphalt Shingle and Roofing Institute and connected individuals alleging they form a combination to restrain trade. The action is brought under the federal antitrust law.

Wastuiagiya Sh Cy Wer Sue Enpartment Federal Court Southern District of New York

Hogan Hancock Engages Gunter for Series of Performances

Hogan Hancock arrives in Gunter for an engagement beginning January 2 at the Gunter hotel. He and his orchestra will perform at the Gunter cafeteria during lunch and dinner hours and at the Gunter Nite Club with a group of notable musicians including John diordy, Dayle G, Irvan Verratt, Tommy Councilmen, Claude Love, Gett Rancey, Gene French, Teel Skiles, Ken Tingling, Pete Bye, Duke Vallesie, and others.

Hogan Hancock Canada Gulf of Mexico Eujage Gunter Hotel Mr. Hancock Gunter John Diordy Dayle G Irvan Verratt Tommy Councilmen Roiper Claude Love Gett Rancey Gene French Dewins Teel Skiles Ken Tingling Pete Bye Duke Valessie Hogan Hsnenck

Wheeler Woolsey at RKO Majestic on New Year Eve

Wheeler and Woolsey star in Hawk Line and Sinker at the RKO Majestic New Year’s Eve show with Haroldr Natalie Moorland George Marion and Stanley Fields in support. A misialeke comedy promises fun for all ages as 9 big REQ sandevilly shop adds to the midnight merriment.

Taie Ares Hert Wheeler Robert Woolger RKO Majestic Theater Big Req Sandevilly Tralt Haroldr Natalie Moorland George Marion Stanley Fields Bill Davidson Enmadians

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