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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1930
Page
3
A group of Western states oil men urged the House Ways and Means Committee to impose a one dollar per barrel tariff on oil. They testified at Hastings bill hearings as the Senate holds custody of the measure and debate moves toward conference.
Saturday radio listings show programs across stations WIAI 1190 and others. Featured acts include Nile Orchestra, various concerts, church services, and film hours. The schedule lists times for musical performances, recitals, and theater broadcasts with station and program names.
Dr Drain president of the chiropractic college faced 12 days detention after removal from the campus smallpox quarantine to his home at 118 Numize Drive. He claimed the city no longer saw an epidemic and that vaccination was unnecessary for himself or his family. The college reopened with classes and a police guard remained at the residence during the quarantine period.
Luling postoffice receipts show stamp water increases in 1920 to 524,440.87 from 414,272.07 in 1918. Money orders rose to 277,101.30 from 315,6h. in 1918. Data indicate a nearly doubling in certain revenue items.
Funeral arrangements for Miss Matilde Kehme, 34, of 81 Tones avenue in Los Angeles, not yet completed. She died Friday night, leaving parents Mr and Mrs Britz Kehme, a brother Mex T Rehine, and a niece Mabel Clay King. all residents of San Antonio.
A Kerrville centered column critiques a San Antonio press claim of local thugs, questions why outsiders threaten the town, and rails at aviation curiosity. It references Trek pilots, the Mountain Sun paper, and local figures like Traile, Salter, Lounett, and Benyette while noting Seguin airport talk and regional Angora ranching links. The piece blends local pride with skepticism toward sensational headlines and outsider judgment.
Commissioner Paul F. Stef fer has written to the Trouston city engineer asking for the tax rate details and the level of street and other services provided to residents. He intends to use the data to argue that the city’s taxes may be criticized given the extent of public services.
Alvin Moody, chair of the anti Sun Democratic committee, criticizes the state Democratic executive committee for barring bolters from the party ballot. He says the action insults voters and may let Hoover Democrats influence primary outcomes by backing favored nominees while excluding others.
San Antonio radio program listing announces Beverly stars Cecil and Sally on Rita at 7 45 p m with San Antonio recording orchestra at 8 p m Kerry Narnia blues guitarist at 9 p m. RCA ether wave musical instrument heard over WOAT and NBC at 9 6 o clock. Ford Gibb and orchestra under Walter Dasroczh perform during General Electric hour.
Christopher Tatlin, aged 90, once a noted harmonica accompanist for Jenny Lind, died at his Chattanooga home on February 5. He gained fame as a celebrated street musician and later as a familiar figure in local musical circles.
An overview of KTSA and ATSA broadcasting lineup with numerous programs and performers listed. Highlights include The Pennfest, The Magwire Orchestra, Don Albert and his Ten Pals, Hilda Stone Orgell concert, and various weather and church programs. Prominent stations and Chicago and New York connections noted amid a dense, era-specific schedule.
Chicago launches a crackdown as Police Commissioner William Russell funds a citywide probe aimed at gang activity and corruption. Dozens are arrested, including figures tied to political influence and local entertainment venues, but most are released after questioning as investigations proceed.
Prominent mining engineer Frank Grird, noted for work in America, Australia and South Africa, died at 76 in an apparent suicide at his Parin home on Tuesday. The death ends a long career in mining and engineering.
Vocal program notes reveal Dr Tirano Resell argues American women should dedicate time once spent on domestic duties to their husbands. He spoke at a convention with Fannie Hurst discussing balance of home and social clubs while radio listings show a dense schedule of programs across stations WADC WEAP WABC and others.
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