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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1930

Page

5

State Senate Binsiders Targill State Senate

Austin February 26 The posted day paneed bill would cut the Texas prison board from nine to three members and place three spots under the governor. The House adopted a resolution to audit the penitentiary system. Senate considered the House’s one dollar per ton tax proposal on spisbrowse production from Brazoria and Matagorda counties, with expected changes in rates.

Austin Tejas Pentesa Midcalfy San Angelo Alfred Petech Predetchnburg Stoore Lynn Audifer Senate Todey Serzion Phil Sanders Nacogdoches Suy T Amsurits Ganatle Penan Brazoria Mxta- Borde

Social calendar notes from Alamo Heights and Fort Sam Houston

Miss Eleanor Russell hosts a Saturday party at her Alamo Heights home with George Wosoizgtua. table centerpiece features a large breeh tree and red, white, blue favors. Col and Mrs Shores L Hicks plan a dinner at San Antonio Country Club for Major and Mrs Jemenway before their yearlong leave. Mrs Edwin Plate of Corpus Christi visits Dr and Mrs T. S. Roach. Mrs W L Hart hosts luncheon March 4 at the Bright Shawl in honor of Mrs Hoger Brooks. Kelly Field graduation exercises set for Thursday morning with an academic event at 11. Tenth Corps Area Bridge Club gathers at Fort Sam Houston Officers’ Club Thursday at 6. Mrs Berge Holt of Corpus Christi visits. Mr and Mrs Arthur B. Blord to be honored at Plaza Hotel dinner March 1. Miss Marjorie Wells and Miss Suzanne Buck host a bridge party at 2. Miss Eleanor Coburn and Miss Zalene Williamson honor Miss Ruth Coit at lunch at the Latin Quarter of the Aten ger hotel. Mrs B J Coleman returns to Ber vile after a visit, with Mrs Wilder hosting bridge Saturday afternoon for the honoree. Guests include several intimate friends. Mrs J M Dobie and Miss Anne Taylor join the Tiobip ranch party at Cotulla. Major and Mrs Alfred W Blore host a Fort Sam Houston dinner Tuesday evening for Brig Gen and Mrs Halstead Dorey, centerpieces of yellow and pink spring flowers. Lt Col and Mrs F Q C Gardner to host a 7:30 dinner March 13 at the Menger Hotel honoring Major and Mrs B J Hemenway of Fort Sam Houston who will soon depart for Hawaii.

Clara C San Antonio Country Club Major Fly. Jemenway Kelly Field Aviation Club Robert Rolpin T. B. Foster Eighth Corps Area Bridge Club Fort Sam Houston Otticere’ Club Herge Holt Corpus Christi Aus Dian A. Russell Patterson. Avenue Arther EB. Blord Aire the Plaza Hotel Alfred W. Bloor Turedey Halstead Dorey F. QC. Gardner

Towed On Saturday Bride-To-Be Events Weave Fort Sam Ties

A fragment from a San Antonio society page notes Ms Cora Marshall Witherspoon daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Witherspoon will wed Harris Davenport son of Mrs Cora L Davenport at noon Saturday in the bride’s parents home 303 West King’s Highway. A bridal party and social events precede and follow the ceremony with officers and guests at Fort Sam Houston.

Cora Marshall Witherspoon C. L. Witherspoon Harris Davenport Cora L. Davenport Witherspoon Cora Marabil Witherspoon Harria L. Davenport West King’s Bighnay Then T. Jones Madison Square Presbyterian Church Thomas Edward Towin Lewin Kort Sil

Stolen Auto Horns Reported in Overnight incident

Police report cites thieves breaking into a shop at Mackheree and Berkehire streets Wednesday morning. Fast thieves took auto horns from a storage area, leaving the scene quickly according to witnesses.

Tagan Kanth Mackherey Street Mackheree Berkehire Bie Aulone

Veteran City Clerk Fries Dies at Home in San Antonio

Fred Fries age 70 longtime San Antonio city clerk died in his sleep Tuesday night at his home 226 Alamosa Street after a day at the office. A veteran public servant dating back to 1905, Fries served through numerous administrations and was famed as an expert penman and keeper of records. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of his son Frederick Fries Jr. of Mexico City with another son Frederick in Guadalajara.

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DANDRUFF A Sure Way to End It

An advertisement claims a nightly topical treatment will remove dandruff after a few applications. It promises complete dissolution of flakes and improvement in hair texture, with benefits appearing after morning use and continued usage.

Paralyzed City Faces Pending Selection

The mayor states the city remains in a paralyzed state while awaiting a pending selection, insisting no single appointment can replace the necessary leadership and urging action despite the delicate political stage.

Successor Must Be Named at Once in City Clerk Case

The city faces paralysis as a clerk must be appointed and signed by the mayor before the 1920-30 budget deadline. The absence of a city clerk halts payrolls and official business until a successor is named by Thursday or Friday. A large crowd pressed the mayor’s office Wednesday seeking action. appointments are tied to permanent budget deadlines.

Ferien Shardar Meyor Misa

Wounded McErine tied to new gang warfare flare up

In Chicago on February 26 a wounded man nicknamed McErine lay in hospital after a Monday night attack at a Deaconess chapel. Police sought several associates as the state attorney said there was no evidence to hold him beyond self defense. Investigators reported links to a South Side beer wars past with figures Salti McFall Konffmin and Stanton named as persons of interest.

Chigagg oPi McRhane McErlane Gebran Evangelical Bnayit MeErlone Beng MeErrinn Magrek Krep McErione Spid Therm Hell Joe Saltii McErione Danny McFall Pddir George Konffmin Danny Stanton South Side

Eskimos Take to Air Naturally

Ottawa report details Eskimos described in annual mounted police notes. Pauth Dicking of Tor provided rides at Aklavik for £16 per car, with customers visible when his ax failed.

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