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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

2

Wisconsin real estate board censures Texas firm appeal

John L. Newman of the Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers board issues a reprimand to Texas land developers. He warns against propaganda to influence Wisconsin officials during Texas company license reviews. The San Antonio Manufacturers Association sent resolutions. board says cases are judged on merits with no improper pressure.

Milwatrer Wis John L. Newman Wisconsin Real Estate Brokers’ Board Texas San Antonio Wisconsin Newmah

Riverside Park Golf Links Start Date and Timeline

Riverside Park golf links construction will begin February 3 with work starting February 1 and the course expected to be ready by October 3, 1930. Murray Brooks, manager of Breckenridge Park, announced the project. John C. Dredemos, golf expert, contractor, will visit San Antonio January 8 and is currently building in Harlingen and has just completed a course in Houston. Construction will take six weeks and the course will be opened in April.

Hbertide Park Murray Brooks Ager Breckenridge Terk Sinshipal Tueadas Phohn C. Dredemos San Antonio Preent Harlingen Houston Weskr

Funeral Held for Catholic Sister Benedict of Ursuline Order

A funeral mass was offered Tuesday for Sister Benedict, born Katherine Davobi, of the Ursuline Congregation. She died Monday at the Prevlíne convent in San Antonio. A native of Wenthausen, she came to America in Sc, settled in New Braunfels, and spent 47 years in Texas in religious service. Survived by two Ursuline sisters and a nephew living in San Antonio, including Reverend Ingeph Jacobi of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Igo Penberr Ursuline Order Keans San Antonio Ingeph Jacobi Parint Sacred Beare Catholic Church

Police Solve Big Murder Mystery Reported Burial torpaled

The article describes a murder case solved by police with a burial scene along Culebra road near Taam creek. It mentions Elen Hosa and BT Weer Travel Street as witnesses and alleges a brutal, deranged crime tied to a treasure-hunt setup.

Marty Yoria Vuerlay Elen Hosa Culebra Taam Creek Carrotign Peruien

City votes to start Main Avenue extension plan

City commissioners unanimously approve preliminary step to lay a 60 foot width on Main Avenue between Colorusa and Nueva Street west of the courthouse. Work to begin Thursday with input from the city planner and army, while seeking good faith agreement to run a foot street through Arsenal grounds.

Main Avenue Colorusa Nueva Streeta G Mey San Antonio Otherehe Oily Arsenal Grounds C. A. Chambers C. Vester Fowler Manin Avenue Evey Arena Grounds Chamber Wwe Kratk Rurhiek Houston Buehirk Roent Ling Ulerken Leiner Erie He Street Geunerts Basler Tau

Body of W. S. Rix Sent to Vermont

Fragmentary OCR entry notes the body of W. S. Rix sent to Vermont. Text references a person named Willa Stowehia and scattered place names such as Crete and New York. The legible fragments indicate a burial or transfer notice with unclear dates or remaining details.

W. S. Rix Vermont Willa Stowehia Crete Seatien Pinrida York Alenia

Roast Dinner for County Prisoners

A garbled OCR item mentions a roast dinner for county prisoners and references various local names and places. The readable fragment suggests official notice or scheduling tied to county correctional services and community entities, but specifics are unclear due to corruption.

Laredo Cross Border War Hits Railways And Trade

Laredo faces sharp disruption as tensions over the international bridge block shipping and rail activity. Business leaders report sales declines while rail lines face potential collapse, with Mexico delaying port reopening and consulate operations shifting amid ongoing political pressure. Local petitions demand District Attorney Valle resign, while officials weigh responses and federal mediation efforts.

Three Die as Run-Runner Black Duck Crew Killings Spark Inquiry

New London Conn December three investigations into the killings of three Black Duck crew members is overshadowed by a separate inquiry into alleged liquor theft by Coast Guard and AmAnghling crew from the Flor-Del-Mar. Coast guardsmen report arrests and a beached motor boat with some liquor found. A separate U S Supreme Court focus questions culpability of liquor purchasers under current law as part of broader reform.

New Jersey New London Conn Black Dock Flor-Del-Mar Gnard Lyner Flat-Del-Mar Wastington Supreme Court Janen Washington

Man Shot When Called to Door

Investigation of a shooting began after a call to a doorway in Santa Erosa infirmary district. Police report three men wounded by pistol fire and hospitalized at beatquar ters. names and exact locations are unclear in the fragment.

Antorio Arogeo Alta Vieta Jay Santa Erosa

New Year religious services across San Antonio churches

A list of New Year observances at San Fernando cathedral and other churches including mass times and bishoprics, watch procedures for Blessed Sacrament, joint services by Mexican Protestant churches, sermons at Lutheran and Episcopal churches, pageant at Los Angeles Methodist church, fellowship nights at Park Methodist and First Evangelical, and a Junior Yanks of America youth party at Lions Field club with organizers and times.

San Antonio Sidney Lanter Tivo Welch Mexican Protestant Ministerist Alliance Her. Alias Trevino Ter. A. Upbira J. M Grave Lutheran Church Paul F. Hein Jnst Lock Irvin M. Otto Los Angelen Weights Metbariat Res Tonnard Rea Walsh Ravie Park Methodist Church First Evangelical Church Hey. Howant F. Cook Pan- Han God William T. Copern Episcopal Church St Mark's Epinconal Thesay Rattle P. Crim Carson Street R. J. Courtney Svevines Gall Lor

New Year Eve Rides Seek Quiet San Antonio

S A officers and leggers pledge vigilance as Sheriff department and police announce steps to curb celebrations. They expect strong enforcement tonight with 150 extra patrols, some from fire and other departments, amid reports of rising liquor shortages and prices.

New Year Predictions From Worried Reader Will Rogers

Beverly Tillis cites disdain for New Year predictions by prominent men and mocks the practice. He lists figures like Rockefeller, Schwab, Young, Mitchell, Kahn, and Guinan, arguing the rich offer self interest while the poor gain little.

Beverly Tills Clara Bow Mr. Rockefeller Schwab Owen BD. Young Charis Mitchell Jin Kahn Amon G. Carter Dwight Murrow Konie Rockne Andy Mellon Bishop Cannon Tex Guinan Inc Will Rogers

Three New Air Lines Start In San Angelo Event

Three new air lines begin service with a maiden flight planned by a party of seven San Angelo business men. A luncheon will mark the launch at the Gunter House. Cromwell planes will operate between San Angelo and San Antonio with a 3:30 departure and a two hour return flight. General traffic manager Myer of Cranwell Airliners in San Antonio completes the service arrangements.

San Angels Biren Gunter Hater Ann Antonio San Angelo Myer Reneral Cranwell Airlinerig San Antoniy

India Taxes and Prisons Debate Amid War Time Policy

Fragmented text discusses taxes, water supply, plague, famine, and reactions to Prussian propaganda. References Gandhi, Roosevelt and prison funding amid wartime India policy. Mentions youth crime, reform ideas, and punishment, with an advertisement for New Year fireworks and military ordnance items.

Mahatma Gandhi

Motate Firm Put Under Liquidation Action

State Banking Commissioner James Shaw of Austin and A A Lee- Tigson as receiver pursue final liquidation of the firm formed to accumulate and lend money. The case advances to the Forty fifth District Court with intervention plea by Attorney General H L Bobbitt. Authorities plan a broader probe into other facets of the company’s collapse as grand jurors are summoned to examine the receivership and related proceedings.

James Shaw Austin Ela A.A. Lee- Tigson Witmer-Tifceardaon Company Tolea Dundee Laylee Coart Shaw Monlay Fle HL. Bobbitt del Out Iteffiniely Commindonees Seeliggen and Shaw Deli 'Aida Lamar Seetizaoa Digtrice Hendyke Sange W. W. McCrory Nest Grand Jury Newton Jr Diay Attornes Weeiver Graham Dowdell Membre Xreiter

Funeral Held for Mrs Wuest and Mr Wort

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Wuest of Schertz Texas and for Mr Alvine Wort, 75, of Schertz, with Rev C Ta Schmidt officiating. Survivors include five children and several grandchildren, with family members listed across Schertz and nearby cities.

Alvine Wort Schertz C. Ta. Schmidt Heberts Iracken Arthur Whest Beherta Eabert Woest Knenea City Fego Cuples Walter Beherts Scherix

Crandall Funeral Held Tuesday for Emma Crandall

Coffins were placed Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Emma Crandall, who died Monday at her daughter's home at 108 Caldwell Street. A native of Taranto, Kansas, she had lived in San Antonio 22 years. She leaves her daughter Mrs Tex Fake of San Antonio and a son R D Crandall of Chicago, with other relatives. Funeral arrangements were announced by her family.

Emma Crandall Tex Fake Caldwett

Watch Night Meeting at San Antonio Mission

An old time watch night meeting is scheduled for New Year's Eve at the San Antonio Mission, 207 South Ante Rear, starting 7 40 PM and continuing to midnight. Testimony will be given, with offerings and singing. The event invites local business leaders and supporters to help usher out the old year and welcome the new with praise, gratitude, and faith.

Hell San Antonin Mission Houthante Rear E Nongy Zinn Renge Dragera Aan Antonio Lair Gileanie M. Simmon Allen

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