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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1930

Page

3

Nightshirt Posse Captures Two in Burglary Try

Barefoot neighbors on Adi Street and Woirview avenue formed a quick posse to nab two men after a burglary attempt at I. C Loeffinger 346 Fairview avenue. Loeffinger alerted by voices, fired a shot when the culprits fled, sending one man to surrender after a brief chase aided by police.

Adi Street Woirview Avenue Loeffinger Bhott Lim Leing Poneighbor S ‘Hr Loefinger Levi Bcone Ada Street L. C. Minze Merrell Jones Aady Thomas E.R. Edgar J. W Broom

City Promises Aid for Battle of Flowers Event

The city pledges full cooperation with the Battle of Flowers negotiations ahead of the 1040 celebration. Commissioner Phil offered to help at a Thursday committee meeting, outlining support from city agencies for the event.

Phil Thuraday

Bank Officials Close Meet Here

Officials of American Institute of Banking will close their annual two day meet here Thursday at Plaza hotel. Richard W Hill of New York is national secretary. W J Evans of Dallas is president and Ben B Aley of Denver is vice president. Financiers discussed vital problems of organization.

American Institute of Banking Plaza Hotel Richard W- Hill Teft New York

Lindbergh Eyes Experimental High Altitude Flights

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh plans a series of high altitude flights from Los Angeles to test linking Gras with winds for faster air travel. He will work with naval meteorological experts at Lakehurst and the U S Weather Bureau to obtain forecasts and study if aviation devices and higher altitude currents can speed transcontinental and transatlantic flight. The Sirius racer will fly near 25 000 feet to explore practical uses of the jet stream for rapid transit.

Warrhington D. C. Don Charles A. Lindbergh United States Mnie Los Angeles Naval Lakehurst WN. T. Naval Steebation Ttik Atlantic

Plans Submitted in Contest to Aid San Antonio Historic Sites

Fifteen San Antonio citizens entered plans in a contest by the San Antonio Conservation Society to guide development of the Alamo City and preserve its historic locations and buildings. Winners will be announced Saturday with prizes of 15 and 5 for the best overall plan and best single suggestion. Judges include Dr June F Haykin of San Antonio Junior College Kil Enscards de Cantabrana first president of the conservation society Mrs Roscoe Mauser chair civic department Woman's clubs Miss Anna Bilis Miesney Maverick Miss B W Smith and Milamacho principal.

San Antonio

Junior Theater Plans Rehearsal for Production

The Junior Little theater begins its operetta Pinarcho with the casting of remaining roles. Miss Jones Garrett, director, will hold a meeting for all speaking parts in the basement Friday at 7 p.m. at Main Avenue High School.

Junior Little Theater Main Avenue High School

Play Feature at Alamo Heights Senior Assembly

A Thursday assembly at Alamo Heights Senior School presented an evening of musical numbers, readings, and scenes. Performers included Aneth Stogers, Lucile Reinhart, Sybil Ford, and Tilian Stell, with roles by Rosemary Bensh and Rav Gondrin among others, sponsored by RL B. Toad.

Conilins Alamo Heights Aenith Stogers Lucile Reinhart Sybil Ford Nlar Tilian Stell Roarse Bensh Rav Gondrin Tonrl ‘Strobel Polen Wom Lueille RL B. Toad

Astral Lecturer to Speak on Astrology This Thursday

Chicago astrologist Waldemar Misa Gertyte will give a free lecture on astrology in the parish hall of St. Alghany Thursday night. The public is invited to attend.

Misa Gertyte Waldemar Chicago St. Alghany

PEBECO Dentifrice Promises Complete Dental Care

advertise a toothpaste named PEBECO claiming it cleans teeth thoroughly, whitens without scorching enamel, and protects against decay by neutralizing mouth acids. It emphasizes minty taste and quick feedback that PEBECO is working, urging readers to try it.

Valley tour visitors hear mid winter conference report

About 23 members of the American Institute of Thaok Ing council visited San Antonio for a one day mid winter conference then headed to the lower Rio Grande valley. The gathering, hosted by the New York City chapter officers, was rated very satisfactory. The institute, formed 10 years ago, is educational and non-commercial with roughly 14,900 member graduates in the banking field and many in official posts.

Matibers American Institute of Thaok- Ing Besiun San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Lerat Innite Innite Thehard W. Will Executive Xeere Itmey Institute Wos New York City

Red Cross plans to raise lifesaving examiners in Sun Antento

Albert O Hensley executive secretary of the Red Cross Sun Antento chapter announced plans to expand the lifesaving examiner corps to 16. A committee including J. Cartwright McCallum and Lawrence Weber will select eight additional examiners. In 1999, 248 boys and girls in the city received lifesaving certificates.

Red Cross Albert O Hensley Joan Chapter Ted Cross O. Cartwright Fat Her St. Mary's Universi McCallum Lawrener Weber Jda Vory Teasley

Blind Newsie Hurt in Sidewalk Fall

Cleofas Caseras, 48, a blind newsie, lies injured in Robert B. Green hospital after stumbling into a hole in the sidewalk on West Commerce Avenue while returning from work. He has lived at 410 Zacotecas, Valley.

Newsie Cleofas Caseras Robert B. Green Hospital Cugnmerce

Final Rites Set for Mrs Deibner

Final rites are planned for Mireene Deibner who died recently. The service will be held Friday afternoon at Saint Paul church with Rev Wood officiating. Deibner, a Minnesota native, lived in San Antonio the past ten years and is survived by her husband and three sons, including W Deibner of San Antonio and two sons in Europe.

DG. Deibner Beerville P.O .W. Deibner Chi Euro

Bill Fold Stolen From City Sleuth

A bill fold containing two oil tax tickets and a hunting licence was stolen on Thursday near the city jail. Police are investigating the theft and reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.

Bingele Godtown Siiene Delphitn Erie

Stolen bulldog case prompts police appeal

A bulldog was stolen from its owner on a Wednesday afternoon near Penancterct. Police request help in tracing the dog, valued at 8100, as they pursue leads to recover the pet.

Hia

Bond Issue 5 Endorsed by Mayor

A report from San Antonio outlines Mayor C. M. Chambers endorsing Bond Issue 5 to relieve unemployment. The plan, backed by a committee headed by Worg Me Hast, would fund city improvements and provide labor through new construction projects, with a vote scheduled soon.

San Antonio C. M. Chambers Moony Vento Masur Chatavers Rurjenterd Wnion Ber

Jolson Opens World Tour From Los Angeles

Jolson starts first leg of his round the world concert tour departing Los Angeles. Manager Jean Wildenstein confirms a private car voyage with Hollywood stars and entertainers to begin with a concert in El Paso on Saturday then appear at the municipal auditorium on Monday night January 27.

Kinks Los Angeles Jean Wildenstein Municipal Guitarium AL Jolson Hollywool Jolson Inn Company Ngshcton Artivls Perenal Atifant Ranma Fromp Ds Southern Pacific Yowstar Comrutinn Wil

Film Actor's Wife Asks for Divorce

LOS ANGELES Calif Inn 16 QH5 Charging mental crit Mrs Sie 31 Postett wife of William H Powell motion picture actor today had been awarded a divorce The site of the actor stated he told her she had the mentality of a child of 12 and that he was ashamed to be seen with her Towell the asserted tol her he was a Nismotiz genius and that their marriage was impeding his career

Los Angeles Calif Postett Willam H. Powell Towell Carver

Three Men Arrested in Swindle Case on December 2h

Police report three men were arrested at noon Thursday on Tonstow Street near the Gunter hotel in connection with a fake stock swindle. Victim, identified as Gwen Kildas, reports losing 4400 to the suspects, who are from Minneapolis.

Gusm Gwen Kildas FE Miller Minneapolis Minn Miller Tonstow Gunter Hotel

Fire Trumpeter Jailed for Arson in PANY Case

Fragmentary report describes a trumpeter accused of arson in PANY. The text notes a confession and intent to warn traffic away as the blaze damaged an apparatus, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR. The piece lacks full details.

Thieves Steal Two Rings From Homes

Reported burglary on 1025 West Argutin Street where two rings were taken. A diamond ring described as a large stone was stolen from one residence while another ring was reported missing from a different home nearby. Local police urge residents to secure valuables and provide any clues.

St Dimas Sire

New Army Tank Demonstrates Unmatched Speed on Tests

Representatives Hi. E. Barbour of California inspects the latest U S Army tank tested in Washington. The vehicle features novel ideas and is noted for exceptional speed and hill climbing ability.

Hi. E. Barbour Cali Washington The United States Army

Bids Opened on New School Unit Construction

Bids for the construction of a new room at the elementary school site at Twentieth and Leal streets were opened Wednesday. Some bids near 852,000 for general construction, most proposals aligned with the board’s SHS000 estimate. Phelps and Dewees tabulate bids and will recommend awards to the board next Tuesday.

Lo Opdeo Leal Meny Eehoal Phelps and Dewees

Army Horse Order Protest Is Filed

A protest on an Army horse order is filed and referred to the affairs committee. The notice mentions reconsideration of the order and requests actions by Army officers and related departments. Classified listings reference renewed guarantees and Rock bottom prices.

Army Horse

Red Cross Mail Campaign Starts

The John Beysttt chapter launched a November tell call drive after gifts and subscriptions totaling $11,000 were pledged. With additional collections, the campaign aims for a $204,000 quota, supported by KTSA and WOAL broadcasts and a San Antonio business and individual drive.

Red Cross Mail Ancourriiny Leive John Bea San Aninio Rovio

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