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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
3
Billie Dove, noted film star, is separated from her husband amid a public split. Details remain sparse as reports focus on the couple’s rising tensions and the decision at a pivotal moment in their relation.
Members of a thirty seventh district grand jury near completion of an eight week term. Foreman Ten Varga said the final report would be prepared for Judge W. S. Andersen on Friday or Saturday. Jurors had been working on the fourth floor before relocating to the regular grand jury chambers on the building’s third floor.
President Eisenhower’s administration will name sixteen United States attorneys in the coming days. Fifteen vacancies have been created or filled recently as the new Attorney General reshapes the post, with twelve replacements announced and four more to be named. The changes reflect ongoing federal law enforcement staffing under the new administration.
Mary Biel Shumper announces the marriage of her daughter Mary Elizabeth to Silas Woortson Veulenank of the Ninth Infantry United States Army stationed at Port San Houston. The ceremony occurred Monday at Andrew's Cathedral in Little Neck Arkansas with the couple to reside at Port Sam Houston. They are guests of Colonel and Mrs W Hendrick of 116 Must a Agarita avenue.
Two children in Los Angeles were hurt by fireworks and treated at Robert Tt. Green Hospital. Thorry Hernandes, 12, 11% South Comal Street, burned his hand and arm when a firecracker exploded prematurely. Albert Vasa, 14, 684 Fant Mistle Toe Venue, injured when a pistol misfired at his home Thursday morning.
Billie Dove and director Irvin Willat announce their separation after years of marriage. Billie says they cannot remain together due to incompatibility and there is no other person involved. She recalls their shared history from Hollywood days and their sixth anniversary last October.
Detroit January 2 inspector Garvin head of the crime and bomb squad was shot twice after 1 am as a sedan drove alongside his car on Conlin Avenue near Jefferson. A one year old girl Lola Bartlett was struck and believed dying. Garvin in serious condition but alive. He provided an account from the hospital of the ambush and described the shooter’s car. The incident follows long police activity against racketeers, hijackers, and other gangs in Detroit.
Halter died Tuesday in Chihuahua Mexico while traveling to San Antonio for burial. The former local resident is survived by a brother St. G. Taller of San Antonio and a sister Mia Sarah Bensem of Comfort. He worked as a living engineer in Mexico at the time of death.
PORT ANGELES January 2 The steamer Californian sending a distress call 800 miles off Tattonsh Island reported a broken steering gear and flooding in the after hold while helpless. The cutter Snohomish departed at 8 p m to reach the Californian in about three days for aid.
Nine former directors and officers of the Union Industrial Bank who pleaded guilty to embezzlement in a $3,592,000 defalcation case saw sentencing postponed by Judge James S. Parker until January 2. The delay was granted on motion by Charles D. Teagle, the prosecuting attorney.
J Pierpont Morgan donates his private yacht Corsair to the government for use by the Coast and Geodetic Survey in scientific studies of the continent beyond the Atlantic. The announcement comes from Washington on January 2 as the government seeks ships for coastal and oceanic exploration.
A 19 year old is hospitalised in critical condition at Robert J. Green Hospital after a shooting near the Felton on New Year’s Eve. Police report revelers fired a shot from a passing automobile at 816 South Perus Street.
Wichita report states William D. B. Jochema of Wichita will become a justice of the Kansas Supreme Court. He is set to take the oath Saturday and begin work Monday in Topeka.
D. D. Myers Cromwell Airlines general traffic manager J. M. Dellahan vice president and J. J. Johnson pilot aboard the first plane to arrive in 8 A. M. on the Faas ens Se Siew San Antonio San Angela daily service. The plane landed Wednesday after fog forced a downing at San Marcos on its inaugural flight.
Traffic fines totaled 1909 dollars, with $10 030 collected by clerks before trial and over $33880 after trials. Judge Dave Watson aggressively reduces traffic violations, while December fines exceed November by about $3000.
In Corporation court Judge Dave Watson witnessed a notable moment after a trial. Mrs. R A Holland of Haveneh Terrace collided with LY Bowels of Weav er street when failing to stop at a sign. Holland was fined for negligent collision. a handshake followed with the prosecutor, marking a rare courtesy gesture in the courtroom.
London reports the Prince of Wales, post holidays at Sandringham, set to begin his African journey. He will depart from Southampton aboard the Kenilworth Castle, continuing the voyage with King George’s party and plans to travel extensively abroad before likely returning to England in the spring.
Jol Ashter of Gibbs Street faced corporation court after a motorcycle officer stopped him near Towle and Teavis streets for lights out. Testimony said ear troubles and a stalled engine led to the lapse. Judge Dave Watson noted the loss and offered no flight.
Jan 9 report from UP states Sinmioni, a 50 year old farmer, was kicked by a mule and sent to a hospital after sustaining injuries. Authorities note the incident occurred at a local farm and indicate the man is in nervous condition at the hospital.
Big Transport completes its maiden round trip between San Antonio and San Angelo after a 24 hour weather delay. The return flight departed San Angelo at 8:00 am and arrived in San Antonio around 10:00 am while fog forced an early landing near San Marcos. Pilot D. Jamson and company officials accompanied the flight, with plans for a daily round trip schedule to be announced.
The new Nix building owners were blocked from a permit to install five gasoline storage tanks in the center district. Chief J. Sarrin announced the denial after an inspection found the site in a drive-in filling station zone where no tanks may be erected. discussions continue on a permit for a single pump for a boil unit.
Street Commissioner Pu Hy Steffler announced that work began on laying a temporary No 1 foot divert on Main avenue in the block west of the courthouse and should be completed within a day. Wax ticks were excavated and a rock line will be laid.
Police will question a middle aged man in connection with a house bomb that killed Naomi Mall Brady and injured six members of the Hall family in Suitland Maryland. The package with dynamite and nails exploded as the Christmas present was opened. Three relatives escaped unharmed.
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