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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1929

Page

3

Southwest Texas Ad Promising Large Campaign Aims at 14 Counties

A convention in Natalia formed an organization to boost agricultural prospects across 16 counties south and west of San Antonio. Delegates from 14 counties will meet to elect officers, draft by laws, and launch what could be the largest regional advertising drive to date. The plan includes a triangular zone between De Ti o San Antonio and Laredo, with three delegates from each invited to the next session.

Tne San An- Wauio Natalla Whureday Plane Whder Natalia Tmanent Mtn Bool Chamber of Commmerce Exas de Tio San Antonio Taredo Rio Grande Southwest Texas Inn Atascona McMullen LaSalle Webb Dimwitt Zavala Meyerick Ouyvald Medina Trio Kinney Karnes Live Oak Bexar San WW. McLeon Dilley Chamber of Commerce California Charles F. ©. Ladd Valorizer C. L. Smith Pearsall Charles T. Mumm Tornedo McLean C. G. An Secre Sinn Antonio Heal Katte Boar Churman Barrett Company Covention RR. Heill Dilley T. T. Coffin Q. Mumm Laredo HK. Melocheth Carrizo Springs Mahone Hon Antonio R. I. Kevtily Colin Orm Leach Coulla CG. Duston Oklahoma Cuy W.A. Hangoh Tl. Gerhardt Fronk Ford Giles Hi. Howley Cotulla Ww. Gadia Cotalla N. Santhoff Hondo Ne Beau Lytle O. Ncory Ditley Been H. Munson K. M. Hinger Tonto Haverlah Pleasanton N. J. Gottwald H. Burmeister Jr Taenbach Kenedy I. W. Bennett A. Werry Seale Ploresville Sam Lene Bloresvill W. A. Kerr Joe W. Wson Charles W. Rusk Wells Flareavilla D. Teck Bloreville Bolton Gan

Organizers Discuss Temporary Chairman and Plans

The temporary chairman outlined possible actions for the organization. Arthur Saint, retiree and colonizer of San Antonio, presented McLean's idea more conclusively during the session.

McLean Arthur Saint Sn Antonio

Sleuths Chase Suspect After Truck Theft

Detective A J Hice chased a man tied to a stolen San Antonio Drug Co truck, valued around 35, across streets near Santa Rosa avenue. The pursuit ended when Hice tripped, breaking his left leg and allowing the suspect to escape. Hice was taken to Santa Rosa infirmary for treatment.

A. J Jack Hice Commerce Fiio Yan Hinlot Santa Tosa

Extension Courses Expanded at San Antonio Extension Center

Four new courses added to the spring curriculum at the University of Texas San Antonio extension center. Courses cover Comparative Government American National Government and Statistics plus public school organization and administration. Additional offerings include French Spanish interpretive reading and education with a meeting scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Friday at San Antonio Junior College to outline the extension program.

San Antonio University of Alba J. Nelson C.D. Patterson Theinerity G. '. Gray Chan HL. Shelbs

Woman fined in abuse case over talk with ex husband

Grace Thayer, Street Commissioner on Nueces hotel Bil St Marys Street, was fined $5 after a Bil St Marys visit to discuss their year old daughter led to an abusive language charge. Judge E Steller of the corporation court presided over Friday’s trial.

Grace Bayer Onl E. Steller Aoting Corporation Court Grace Thayer Nueces Hotel Bil St. Mary's Street Abe W.h.shayer

Gipsy Smith Wins Golf Match With Mayor Chambers

Gipsy Smith Jr the evangelist defeated Mayor C B Chambers in a nine hole golf match played Thursday afternoon. Dr W A King city health officer witnessed the event as Smith posted a score of 42 while Chambers and his partner finished in the sixties.

Gipsy Smith Mayor Chambers C. B., Chambers Gipsy Smith Jr First Presbyterian Church W. A. King Wale

Summon Freight Bureau Meeting Announcement

The annual meeting of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Freight Bureau will be held Monday at 8 o clock in the assembly room of the chamber. Pawkett, chairman, Friday stated all business men and shippers are invited. Discussion will cover plans for 1929 and the bureau’s work in 1928.

Freight Bureau San Antonio

Railroad Men in L A on Tour

A group of railroad officials including John E. Furmer of Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf, T H Wilhelm of Fort Worth, and M. DeMoyse of Houston are touring South Texas. The San Antonio visit includes numerous locals and mentions many individuals and places such as Devine, San Antonio, and Muck Bimpone. The noisy list of names and places reflects a broad business tour through the region.

John E. Furmer Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railroad Parr Worth T. H. Wilhelm Fort Worth 2. M. DeMoyse Hovnston San Antonio South Texas

Two Chang Officials Executed in Mukden Firing

In Mukden Manchuria Yang Yu Ting and Chang Yiv Lunt, high officials under late dictator Chang T'o- Lin, were reported executed this morning. They were detained at Gen. Chang Uaneh-Thang headquarters last night amid a political crackdown in Manchuria.

Mukden Manchuria Jon Yang Yu Ting Chang Yiv Lunt Chang ‘T'oo- Lin Chang Uaneh-Thang Manchitela

Lips Damage Award To Thelma Gorman In Auto Crash

Los Angeles judge awarded Thelma Gorman seven thousand one hundred twelve dollars for injuries to her upper lip after a motor vehicle crash in which Kenneth Sanderson was held responsible. The trial highlighted cosmetic damage and medical considerations in this entertainment industry dispute.

Los Angeles Thelma Gorman Kenneth Sanderson Santerson

Witch Death Case 10 Jury Deliberation Near End

John Curry, 14, stands trial for the murder of Nelson D. Relmeyer as the jury retires at 10:45 AM. District Attorney Amos W. Lerrmann urged a verdict of murder in the first degree or final degree with accountability regardless of age, stressing fairness under the law.

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