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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1929

Page

7

House Passes Car License Cuts in Fort Worth Debate

Texas lawmakers endorsed a 50 percent cut in pleasure car license fees and a 10 percent drop in private truck registration charges. Rep J G Duvall led the subcommittee rewrite with support from Rep Uilbert Macphy and Hubbard. The move would slash highway revenue from 14.4 million to about 6.0 million, with heavier truck fees offset by higher rates for heavier vehicles. Rep Ray Holder led for a 50 percent pleasure car registration cut, while lawmakers signaled a future 0.1 percent excise on gasoline.

Tin Ynesenger Loase J. G. Duvall Fort Worth Uilbert, Macphy Hubbard Ray Holder Lancaster

Spotlighted visitors crowd Seguin area in social page notes

Mr and Mrs Albert Zuehl visit Seguin briefly before leaving Fort Bliss. Captain and Mrs N A Neate of Fort Bliss host and other locals such as Polly Claybrook Mary Of Tuy and Bernadette Kisetell travel from California. Numerous visitors and returning locals including Everett Rankin from Austin and Joe Fred Collins from Atlanta are listed among social notes.

Berard C. Kisetell Bernadette California Kisehell West Mise Deloc Avenue Minnexwells Mina Sae Everett Rankin Austin Joe Fred Collins Atansne Duss A. He Scole Ber Here Ashby Place Julius Abbott Ida Vaughan Seguin

War Declared On Rats In San Antonio Campaign

Health officer Dr. ing urges the public to join a city wide drive against rats and roaches. Expert exterminator Lat TLV. itts leads a campaign aligned with the San Antonio board of health and the United States Department of Agriculture to educate residents on rodent and insect control.

San Antonio Rala Amive Ing United States Department of Agriendlura Bint

Attendance figures show big rise in San Antonio schools

Attendance in San Antonio public schools has increased, with total enrollment rising to 124,000 as announced Tuesday by TW Kuus, assistant superintendent. Junior high enrollment stands at 6,177, senior high at 5,860, and all elementary at 22,757, reflecting a substantial gain over the prior month.

San Antonio

Autoist Burned by Leaky Carburetor

Thomas Jones of 1411 Hawk Crockett street sustained burns to his hands when attempting to stop a fuel leak in the carburetor of his automobile. Vehicle damage was about $5.09.

Thomas Jones

Housewives Seek Help After Cloth Swindle Claim

Mrs. G. P. Keniall and Mrs. W. I. Hieden report being swindled by two women who sold them cheap cloth claimed as Irish linen. They paid $30 and appeal to police for recovery and action.

G. P. Keniall Buena Vista Street W. I. Hieden

Watch valued at $150 stolen from Vogue store

A watch valued at 150 dollars was reported stolen. The incident arose after a Vogue store reported the loss of 30 yards of silk valued at 70 dollars, with details pointing to a suspect at 1128 East Eltoirn Street.

Uhett Atte Eltoirn Street

Girl Reserves Planned Hikes Schedule May Events

The fourth of seven hikes by the Girl Reserves under Mary Carnalnn Cater will be held Saturday March 2 at San Pedro park starting 8 a.m. The event features nature study led by Mrs Roy Twibyte with advisor Mrs Ellen Schule Quillin and guest instructors from local schools.

Mary Carnalnn Cater Marely San Pedro Park Woodlawn Lake Tae Mra Roy Twibyte Ellen Schule Quillin Marel le Olmys Son Dedro Park Merehdo

Court Reverses Annulment of Indian Wedding

PIOMTX Ariz Feb 96 The State Supreme Court reversed a 1928 Superior court ruling annulling the marriage of Maud Lee Yould heiress of Oklahoma and her husband. The 21 year old Indian tribe representative had filed that the marriage was invalid due to duress and lack of consent. Gordon insisted the wedding occurred with full consent in the presence of Repwethier and that the petitioner knew his whereabouts at the time.

Piomtx Ariz Maud Lee Yould Iniagil Oklahoma Wits OM Karl F. Gordon State Supreme Court Gordon Repwethier Lin

Tax and license bills push through Texas House

Austin February 28 The Texas House passed two measures to go to engrossment. One bills owners to pay ad valorem taxes on taxis awaiting use and imposes a fine for false renewals. The other requires a national license from the state agriculture commissioner.

Austin St AL Fuchs Brenhuniny State Commissioner of Agriculure

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