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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1930
Page
13
A domestic quarrel erupts between Tom Nicholson and Lovejoy after her demand to attend a New Year party is refused. She accuses him of neglect while he protests his efforts to provide, leading to a stormy scene over money, freedom, and their soon hopeful future.
Police Chief Owen Kilday and Captain W Dickman clash over practice of motorcycle officers driving with lights off to catch speeders. Commissioner Phil Wright declines to join but supports the method saying it helps clock violators. Dickman argues the tactic endangers life while Wright notes it allows detection of speeders.
An open house at the YWCA showcased corrective exercises to prevent a slouch and keep girls healthy. Ming Onteo Hell led the health department, with gym classes announced for spring term January 10 to April 18. Schedule details included adult and children gym sessions and evening classes on multiple weekdays.
A thief stole six French windows from San Antonio Lumber company yards Monday night. Police indicate the suspect intended to erect the frames to construct a residence, as the thief moved lumber and limber in a bid to bar a beautiful home. Investigations continue.
Assistant chief of staff G-2 Cat Riantey Howord will arrive at Fort Sam Houston January 21 to inspect offices under his wartime military intelligence section. He leads the general staff’s G-2 in charge of military intelligence.
The reminiscence recalls a spoof about Mayor Chanders in North Texas prodding San Antonio, noting Senator Chambers who represented a district near the Red River and Governor Campbell's term shaping San Antonio aid, with an assistant district attorney for Bexar County appointed by the governor.
Members of the Canopus Tourist clan presented Miss Sallie Sims assistant secretary with a gold wristwatch as a birthday gift Saturday evening at the lab. Ryton Williams from Newanga, Mien, delivered the presentation speech. Mrs. A. RB Rieder and Mrs. J. W. Caldwell attended the event. Sims has served the club for two years and the gathering included old-time dances after the presentation.
Commissioner Phil Wright announced a city cleanup drive to combat street mud after a stretch of heavy rains. Firemen washed business streets overnight starting Monday, with nightly hose work planned midnight to dawn until streets are clean. The public urged to join by hosing sidewalks Tuesday.
Mrs. Vera Harman of 2113 Broadway reported Monday night a man snatched her purse containing about $70 and fled toward Mexico. She fired two pistol shots, believing one may have hit him. Officers G. W Roberts and Lannie Crowe investigated after the assailant demanded money claiming he needed funds to go to Mexico.
Acting under Washington directives Maj. Gen. William Las aiter, commander of the High I} Corps Area, has detailed Brig. Gen. Waller Short of Fort Bliss as personal representative of the secretary of war and corps commander. He will render full military honors to President-elect Rubio of Mexico at Nogales Ariz. Short has gone to Nogales and assumed duties to welcome Rubio with a military salute on arrival.
Ada Oballes vice president and agency manager for Southwestern Life Insurance addressed San Antonio representatives at the Gunther hotel. She spoke on the growth of the concern and plans for the 1930 sales campaign. Attendees included Ed Finney H G Foster Ro N Hodge O C Lawson D P McRee Carlig Power Otto Sebeer Harold Schramm Nichard Whitaker J Williamson W L Yarborough TP Creamer.
Col W A Cassel head of ROTC in the Eighth Corps area will address the Drackenridge High School Parent Teacher Association on ROTC in schools Friday afternoon. A battalion of cadets will perform a drill and manual of arms following his talk.
Burglars described as the unlucky Yesgmen attempted a break at the Flaings Flaherty Mire on Lexington Avenue. Police report two men fled in an old Buick after Friller Warder arrived. A safe was moved into an office, tools left behind, and $1000 in cash found inside. Detectives seek fingerprints linking to prior Allenpis I cases.
A horned owl was added to the Brackenridge Zoo population on Tuesday. The rare newcomer was confirmed by zoo staff led by A. Cardenas at the Slig Woat Commerce screen location.
Avan Vance, 32, was treated for burns at Robert T. Lreen hospital after a fire at HB Rodriguez’s home 212 Wyarango Street. The blaze started from an overheated oil stove and spread from a hose-mending shop. Griffin of 1224 Marq Avenue reported slight burns. Firemen from Central Station fought the blaze with chemicals.
Directors of the International Exposition gathered at the chamber of commerce to decide whether the annual spring livestock show will be held in 1980. If approved, the event would likely run in early March. the group also reviewed the Fall Mail and Race Meet financials showing profits $25,000 below expenses.
Thieves took a black leather suitcase with tools from J. C. Fulmer’s car parked on 700 block North St Marys Fleet. Three men from Crockett Texas named B M Keefe F M Waits and M A Nichols reported three suitcases stolen from a car in front of the Southland hotel as police noted a possible return trip by thieves.
Hospital officials report a new capacity record with 175 patients admitted, the first time in Hobert J. Green Hospital history. Superintendent M Tomer C Barrie confirmed the milestone and attributed it to increased demand and staffing.
Brigadier General Hubert McCleave took the oath after confirmation of his appointment. He will be stationed here until January when his successor as chief of state will be appointed.
The boys of Mate nue Davis, 21, who died at Willis Texas this week, were sent to Pleasanton for burial. Mise Davis was the daughter of Irene Davis and sister of Mrs John of San Antonio and Mrs French Faulkner of Oakland California.
Andres Cortez of 12 South Laredo Street was injured when an automobile in the 100 block of Main Avenue struck him. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital on Tuesday with facial injuries described as caused by the incident.
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