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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1929

Page

3

State board cleared by Gerron in highway inquiry

Members of the state highway commission and the board of contractors were exonerated on all charges after a resolution called for an investigation. Gerron testified that the dispute between the two state bodies was about methods and timing for highway machinery purchases, and the committee found no wrongdoing by either side.

Austin Highwig Commission Contrat Tolny Wlund Agia Gervon TiursAny Allornoon Gerron Murnara Highway Commission Jim Verguson Garsim Conron Muernhers Ter Purish Parrish

Mrs. Schonstein to Be Buried Here

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 o clock for Mrs. Kate Schonstein 74 of 329 Covalier avenue Trev Andre offienting. She died Thursday leaving three daughters Mrs. Maurer Mrs. Hawkins of Shreveport and Mrs. Tates of San Antonio and one son Frank Schonstein of San Antonio.

Kate Schonstein Covalier Avenue Trev Andre Schonstein Louisiana San Antonio Sho Steellen Maurer OM. Fawkins Shrevepore J. T.tates Frank Schonstein

Athletic Club Plans New San Antonio Building

A proposed San Antonio Athletic Club project, formerly the Turnverein, would cost 400000 to build in Nacogdoches, Sravly, and LKIrddtrénta if membership grows by 1500. Otto Klaus, president, says current 70 members aim to add 50 per team, with prizes totaling 1000 for best team record, 740 second, 600 third, and 250 for the fau.

San Antonio Athletic Club San Anetonia ‘Turnverein Nacogdoches Sravly Lkirddtrénta Bt Leanix Curell Otto Klaus

Bananas Grow Here in San Antonio Again This Year

San Antonians see bananas on trees in yards as Jose Ortega of 325 East Nueva Street staffs inspection of blossoms and small fruit, planning continued fruiting this season.

State Utilities Control Bill Is Tabled By Solons

Austin February 22 lawmakers tabled a state utilities control bill after Senate and house committee hearings. The measure by T. J. Wolbrook of Galveston and city attorney draft proposals aim to form new utility regulations and open utilities commissions for supervisory purposes, despite Governor Mouly's push for regulation.

Solons T. J. Wolbrook Galveston Kawsé Th Wag Open Utilities “Commission Supervisors Mouly

Mian Freed on Theft Charge in 1928 Case

Walton, charged with theft by bail, faced indictments drawn in the grand jury room. Judge McCrory instructed a verdict of acquittal due to careless prose and unclear evidence. The case references a bookkeeper at the Flinger-Haccete Jaber company and a November 1928 incident.

Atorney N. Cowen W. Wo OM Goory Walton Trova Impwon Kininger McCrory

Night Session Clears Bills in Austin Assembly

In Austin the legislature advanced more than 260 bills with 72 measures passing last night. Among the notable actions was the Fleck bill allowing cooperation with neighboring states to lease toll bridges and to pursue federal aid where bridges are part of a government road system.

Austin Fel GP Partilly Esis

AFL Studies Hiring Age Rules and Labor Tactics

The AFL executive council in Miami Feb discusses worker age limits and training for employment. The session reviews social justice legislation impacting hiring, with focus on the consternation over aging workers and the need for practical staffing strategies amid economic changes. Classified ads note legal services and career opportunities.

Miami Executive Council of Federatin of Labor Eadline

Sunkist Orange Originator Dies

Fragmented obituary note reports the death of the originator of Sunkist oranges. The unclear text mentions names and a business context but lacks readable details of date, place, or full identity.

Sunkist Orange Odare Mint Caleb Harwood Eile Crowere Siona Pally

Life in Some Jails Has Advantages

In Albany New York a discussion notes benefits of jail life including access to facilities and work details. The report reflects on conditions and routines inside a city jail with references to inmates and authorities.

Hawaiian Volcano Inactive Keeps Island Quiet

Island of Hawaii watchers report Kilauea remains largely dormant with minimal activity. No lava flows or significant tremors observed as authorities monitor slight signs while business sections note conservative market listings in the classified pages.

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