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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1930

Page

14

Congress Girds for Prohibition Battle with Vote Demanded

Washington during January 18 reports the House debating the wet versus dry stance ahead of a possible vote on the Eighteenth Amendment. Key figures include Rep. Hepp Republican of New York pressing for a vote, Rep. Dranitos Republican of Michigan noting wets may object, and Mayor LaGuardia centering the dispute by challenging the constitutionality of ratification and urging modification of the Volstead Act to permit beer and light wines while retaining prohibition on sale and distillation. Rep. Britten Republican of Illinois also advocates a test vote on modifying enforcement rather than repealing the amendment.

Washington D. C Capitol House Roger Hepul- Jican New York Michigan Borais Senstor Borah Idaho Watholrom LaGuardia Prohibitioniata Bisia Drya Cerengia S Prohibition Treasury Britten Ilinois Bousenet

I Want That Book This Library Clerk Refuses

A comic script fragment shows a library patron demanding a book from a shelf labelled I M SK OF IT AL SEE Sich An Im. The scene includes a chaotic exchange about service and a misread sign, with the shopper exclaiming in frustrated humor.

Hexco Ligerry

One-Sieged Man Fined in Vagrancy Case after Crashing Store

In Corporation court Judge Devi Watson tells Holleeman P. elder’s tale of Senos Madron, hungry and cold, who broke two plate glass windows during a vagrancy charge. Madron is fined 21 and jailed, then left to warmth and food, while a local “Jobs for every one” pitch appears in the Employ to ems Classified note.

Senos Madron Eland Madron Devi ‘Watson Holleeman P Corporation Court Vagraaty Charce

Classified Ad Writer Offer From The Advertiser

A late night classified ad offer promises a young Indian or individual to craft ads properly. The notice urges readers to call Phone Crockett 2400 for welfare assistance and related services, with a representative available until 6 p m Saturday.

Local Notables and Church Events Across Cities

Edward A. Corrigan and Breppan Corrigan of Laredo and San Antonio occupied visits, with minister William M. Joyner speaking at Fort Worth. Judge M A Childers toured New York and Detroit for ten days, attending anti alcohol conferences. Minor civic notes include birthday observances for Gen. Robert E. Lee, church meetings at Travis Park, and city movements of residents like Mr and Mrs Richardson and Pant Brug en route to Jackson Swiss.

Edward A. Corrigan Firm Breppan and Corrigan Laredo San Antonio Bridus Browneville Saye William M W. Joyner Beaton Hill Baptist Church Will Eprak Loy Southwestern Bay Dist Avouiteary Fort Wareh Pant Brug Frislay Jackson Swiss Brunig Payziog Mos Claude Carter Robert Be Lee Ueder Travis Park Teague

Helene Millard to Play in Shearer Film

Helene Millard is reported to join a new Shearer project described as a large dramatic work with a mix of comedy. The cast includes Florence Kildridge, Helen Debreoo, and Chester Morris, with director Joseph Kebenck and producer connections noted in industry chatter about Paramount and Columbia projects.

Helene Millard Shearer Inscheason Gelion Intereati Chester Morris Gilsy Metre-oldern-Mayer Florence Kildridge Helen Debreoo Robert Leonard Bae Frederick Lonedase Kopbiareaterd Ina Claire

Army Orders List Transfers and Promotions Across Forts

Unclear army orders detail transfers from Camp Devens to Fort Adams Fort Henning and other posts. Names include Majors George H Steel Adna Chaffee and many lieutenants with promotions to captain and first lieutenant. assignments span Fort Totten Vancouver Barracks Presidio of San Francisco and Philippines stations amid removals and reassignments.

Univereal Sees Arbengter D.C George H. Steel Camp Devens Fort Adams Roll D.C. Washington Fort Henning Adna Chaffee Harold J. Guernsey John Drackinridge Marlon M. Phar Lord Poly J. Atkingon Oliver St. Barton Charles of Bummere Clifford EB. Chapman Donald Hurneth Fedwaed P. Marte Raymon W. Tryant Walter B Oliver HT William L. Sherfey Thoman F. Dosee Walter M1. Corhean Plaree II Camp Thomas KF. Mahoney Frank 3. Bora Pere C. Wildera Ham M. Bratiann Dabn F. Brinson Edward OP. Dabert Corland Krams Cnarle H. Fariah Cliffort Dcverfelt George van — Studdiford Tamen Notenteln Marvin ( Durrette Francis. Frink Faso J. Boud Gilbert Procter Ambrose Fe Whitt Trey He Sarkine Lew GC. Fiazell Goarze F. Herbert Carnes Frank O N. Mallory Sation Thomas G. McCutoch Proferick Tt. Keeler George A. Ford CA. C Leela C. Remy Kenneth Oc. Strother Jorge A Mileror Haseell A. Baker Paul Cowper Ralph Pulmifer Onto P. Firawan Robert J. McBride Charier W. von War Jr Hard Sle High Armintesh D. Smead Ir Charles Ti Royce Pant A. Prithardt Fieorke P O'Neid Oswald Tr Tm Than Harry Tureen Francia Tr Hievenn Jamen Fi Backlin Howard A. Ghazal Teapert Jr Myaves Mord Graven Mork Fi Hinith Taunand Trrink Taha F Hitchinga George 1 Atel

Shipp Appeal to Be Heard

Shipp faces a 10 year state prison term after a robbery by assault with firearms conviction. His attorney Paul Kilnes filed a formal motion for a new trial, to be heard in Judge McCrory's Ninety-fifth District Court. The case stems from the Uptown Theater holdup on Fredericksburg Road June 14 and an arson charge tied to the bombing.

C. O'Burley Shipp Deverom Paul Kilnes Wow. McCrory Ninety Fetieth District Court Fredericksburg Home Place

Policeman Mitchell Linked to Local Patrol and Public Polls

Police officer Mitchell of 127 Yltrs Street served three years on the force. He headed Beat 17 and assisted with a public event titled Know Your Policeman. Four members of the community attended the sales event.

Mitchell Yltrs Street Hay

Court Proceedings in Various Texas District Courts

Court records reveal multiple judgments for plaintiffs in Morgan-Woodward Auto Co. v A To Heroes and The Salling Co. v C Elleworth, with guilty verdicts in The State of Texas cases including John Adama on pistol and metal knuckles charges. Additional entries cover damages suits, foreclosures, and a state game law violation with fines.

County Court AT Law No Daige McCollum Birnett Morgan-Woodward Auto Company Nuit Av Thomson, Dilworth, and Marekell Iv Tovldl Itom Salling Company Va. C Elleworth State of Texas John Adama Eras Texas Lancaster State of Trian J. Smith

Lutheran Leader Dies in Hospital He Founded

Rev. Frank F. Eberhardt founder of the Lutheran Leader hospital and Reuss memorial, longtime Texan church organizer and Mt Marks pastor, died after a weeklong illness from tetanus following surgery. Surviving wife Ruth and children Charles, Ruth, and Alfred. Funeral set with Rev. Riven presiding. services to be held Sunday.

Subro Texas Frank F. Eberhardt Reuss Memorial Tere United Lutheran Church Three Jury Mt Mark's Church Cuero Ruth Fwehwsath Therbardt Charles RK Ruth Alfred New Haven Wall Wesleytown New York Riven Sonny

Woman victim of street robbery in San Antonio

Linda Veeker, 19, at 310 Aransas Avenue, reported a purse snatching near 40th Street and West Briday. She described a man leaping from an old car, grabbing her purse containing $7, and a second man on an old car helping the getaway. The bandits used the same assault method noted in four prior incidents.

San Antonio Migs Linda Veeker Aransas Avenue Jy. W. Briday Mina Veeker Black Virginia Boulevard Pila Lp Burlita

A Pillar in the Temple recital by Walter Denham

At 1:30 pm a recital by Mr Walter Denham titled Iast Hours with the Great Composers. An evening prayer and dialogical lecture by the rector follows.

Walter Denham Pullmant

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