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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1930

Page

2

Vance Funeral Services Held for James Milton Vance

Kincent services were held Monday afternoon for James Milton Vance 72 of San Antonio who died Sunday at his home on the Vance Jackson road Rev Ralfe P Grum of St Marks Episcopal church officiated Vance a native of San Antonio had long been active in the citys social and industrial life and retired from native life about five years ago He helped develop the dairy industry and was secretary of the old San Antonio Fair association.

James Milton Vance Vance-Jackson Road Ralfe P. Grum St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Vance San Antonio Fle

Youth Fined $25 by Court for Liquor Soliciting

Joe Garza of Metehaca Street faced a $25 fine in Corporation Court after Deputy Sheriff Tony Diaz testified to complaints of soliciting customers for a liquor establishment in the 1400 block of West Coymeron Street. Judge Dave Watson warned Garza to seek better work, noting a dangerous path if he remains idle. The verdict was appealed.

Joe Garza Metehaca Street Jes- Ameny Corporation Court Tony Diaz Q Garza West Coymeron Street Patelman W. H. Butler Diaz Garzy Dave Watson

Vance Dies in San Antonio After Long Life in Stock Breeding

The obituary notes James Vance, longtime stock breeder and pioneer in Jersey cattle in San Antonio. He served as president of the Bexar County Pioneer association and lived on the Vance Jackson road since 1880. He built the prewar government building that became the Vance house, later a hotel. He married Mary Ellen Tobin in 1878 and had three children, including A B Spencer and Frank Gillespie, with ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren surviving. A funeral was held Monday at City Cemetery No 1 with numerous pallbearers named from the community.

Bexar County Marshall Terrell Mark Rote Raymondw. Barnes John A. Wraser Jr Sam Wenton Rd Rote William P. Role Dram T. Thornton Fred Skin Vance Hai Vance Jackson Flia William Vance San Antonio Scolt Flo Medera Vance Jersey City Cemetery bin Lok A. B. Spencer Jr Milton Vance Spencer Jean Izabeth, Spencer Josophine Vance Spencer Albert W. Weat Jr Milton Vance West Mary Joazephine West Frank Morgan Gillespis Jr James Vance Gillespie George William Gillespie Albert Y. West Tit Elizabeth West

Initiation Fete Planned by Elks

The Trkxt etrb will not change first Initiation of the year AE R15 o'clack Monday night, with buffet refresh mente following. Mediatory work will be in charge of Want Exatted Teulore VG. Share ver and GP. Tuttle, who will be age sisted by officers of the Judge. Preliminary degree work will be in charge of for Paco, and music for the ceremonies will be firnished by the Elke' choristers, director de Pitzer Rogers, organiet.

Business Woman to Address Club in San Antonio

Mise Leraine Miller of San Antonio will speak on The Paschology of the Business Woman at 8 16 am Monday in the Allee Thoron Hall building under the supervision of the San Antonio Club of Applied Psychology. Members of the Dariness and Pro fec along Women's Club have been extended a special invitation to attend.

Mise Leraine Miller San Antonio

Wreckage Found of Planes In Siberian Coast Crash

Searchers recovered wreckage along the Siberian coast after a plane crash that killed or left missing pilots Jieut Carl Bon Kielson and Earl Bork. The cabin was intact, engines dislodged, and two explorers Crossan and Gillam found no sign of the men despite a thorough search of the drifted wreckage and surrounding snow.

Sean Washdaw Vimes Dog Steds Jieut Carl Bon Kielson Areti¢tier Earl Bork Siberian Jasuanings Lluis Joe Crossan Harald Gillam Crosson al Gillan Ivaniles Esterday Amguiemn River

Texas Air Mail Route Sets Fresh Mark in December

Rising steadily since its start two years ago, commercial air mail route No. 22 from Dallas Fort Worth through Waco and Austin to San Antonio and Brownsville reached a new December peak of 7700 pounds. Ered McConnell district manager of Southern Air Transport said Monday. The route is operated by Texas Air Transport Incorporated, a branch of the Aviation Corporation of America. Earlier months carried under 200 pounds. the May 1929 high was about 6500 pounds.

Dallas Fort Worth Whoa Austin San Antonio Trownsmill Ered McConncil Southern Air Transport Company Texas Air Transport, Incorporated Southern Air ‘Cransport Aviation Corporation of America

Mexican Consul Visitor Stays in San Antonio Inauguration Prep

Enrique D. Hm, consul general for Mexico in New York, spent several hours in San Antonio as a guest of Consul General Enrique Santibanez early Monday. Ruizx, formerly consul general here, was en route to Mexico City for the February 5 inauguration of President Rubio. Nuig will visit Nogales, Sonora, before returning.

Enrique D. Hm Mexico New York San Antonio Enrique Santibanez Ruizx Vena Tie Mexico City Rubio Nuig Nogales Sonoru

Dry Raiders Hope to Solve Murder

Galveston reports a breaking up of a wartime liquor ring as Prohibition officers with nine men pursue three suspects named in complaints for violating national laws. Maj. Fr. T. Coneges of the army finance department reported for duty at Fort Mount Touston with the Eighth Corps Area.

Galveston Dlan Toiay Rrst FR. T. Coneges Army Finance Department Fort Mount Touston Eighth Bradavarlera

City Council OKs Paving Assessments On Several Streets

City fathers set special paving assessments at a Monday meeting. Proposals include Probande street from Ce tu Simps pLeeele to Wax set 20 per front foot and Avenue 1B from dead end to Gray son street at 285 per front foot. North Olive street from East Hors ton to Nolan rates 145 per front foot. Paving on Woputioih street postponed to February 10 at request of property owners.

Trent Grayson Street Olive Street Coor Horston Nolan Property of Mars Woputioih Street

Intimate of Four Presidents Dies

The obituary notes Fay Rawley Wilcox aged 74, longtime host at the Wilcox home where President McKinley was assassinated. It mentions his ties to Gate gtrear ents and avlel af Wouldraw Wilkow, and references attending the Pan American exposition in September 1901.

WFO Fay Rawley Wilcox Gate Wilkow Loosevill Wilcox McKinley Wilcos

Wiehelms 71st Birthday Observed Quietly

The retired Willela Kaiser era figure Wiehelms marked his 71st birthday with a small family gathering. Attendees recalled his service and his long life, while neighbors noted the modest celebration and absence of other guests.

Doorn Melani Ken Rainer Willi Lie Quirtio Ocenpea Wyile Hewes Lees Gyduieas Wong Adelvert Prince Aosiet Willela Vege

Customs Men Seize Rum Boat in Port CTY

Customs officers seized a rum boat after a transfer to New York authorities. The vessel, 8.45 feet long, was boarded by coast guard boats near a base yesterday following a brief rise in waves.

Cag 14 New Queal Coast Guard Hilugi Tonsaun Wal

Lasky Tries Sleep in Indian Village Adventure

Mexican travel note describes Jose la Lansky, a film actress, on a journey toward the United States. The fragment recounts an awkward night in a village with a pig and a tense scene as she endures a bizarre incident during the voyage.

Lasky Mexico Anil Jose la Lansky Minnie Uuerrery

Child Escapes Death as Truck Straddles Him

A boy narrowly escaped death when a truck passed on both sides of him while he lay on the pavement in Mendig morning. He was taken to the Robert J. Gene Hospital. Daniel Tinnyani, a local resident, was nearby but not harmed.

Child Hyary Lim Syenmoht

Grand Is Changed to Jones Avenue

The city council renamed Gap avenue between Tayiver and Austin street to Jones Avenue, effective Monday, without a formal test or public input.

Gap Avenue Tayiver Austin Street Jones Avemie Ey Council

License deadline sparks driver license crackdown

Fifteen writs and county residents still lacked 1920 licenses in Modan. The final day to purchase license gates was set for February 1. County tax collector R Neil Campbell warned motorists they would face penalties after February 1 plus risk arrest and court fines.

Witus and Besar R. Neil Campbell Rui Tune

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