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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1931
Page
7
Ensign H. A. Ryan leads the Monday night bread line at 313 East Commerce Street feeding destitute men and boys with stew coffee and bread. The Salvation Army plans 100 army cots to expand the shelter as funds waver and a vacant building is sought.
Reader letter from W Mitchell of New York describes a severe head cold affecting sight and a rapid recovery using Kondon's prescribed by doctors. The note touts one drop in the nose or throat to open airways, ease choking and phlegm, and urges purchase at local druggists.
In San Francisco a man named Alfred Burgess faces a $500 fine or 200 days in jail for motor possession. He argues the fine would ruin his business, while the judge presses for money and notes jail as a last resort. Meanwhile, a San Antonio report describes nightly religious meetings, shelter for unemployed men, and a floating population seeking warmth and shelter at an Army-run headquarters.
Funeral services for John B. Danysh Jr. 30, who died Monday at his residence 202 Harding Place, will be held Thursday morning from the residence and at St Gertrude Catholic Church with Rev. Frederic Wilderlin officiating. He was a Danish ros and Jifetong resident of San Antonio, longtime local printing company employee, and member of the Knights of Columbus Joint Council and Holy Name Society. Survived by widow Linda, one daughter Glor Ann, his parents Mr and Mrs John B Danysh, five sisters Mesdames Potchernick, Wietzel, Kirstling Jr, Stanley Ts, Gorrell, and O J Marty of San Antonio, and two brothers W Y Danysh of San Antonio and Jor Danysh of New York City.
The school board discusses admitting six year old children to elementary schools amid budget strain. Stokes supports tuition and entrance limits while Beckmann and others oppose delaying education. About 1300 children affected. potential savings of about $20,000. A budget committee meeting is planned to discuss finances.
Harlandale and Los Angeles Height districts differ on entry age for six year olds. Alamo Heights schools admit all six year olds who reached the age before January 24, without tuition. Superintendent J. F. Howard notes twenty students aged six between September 1 and January 24 enrolled in first grade at Alamo Heights Elementary.
John V Gibson of 110 Auir street died Tuesday at his residence. Funeral services Wednesday at 3 pm at Riebe Undertaking chapel with Hey Mr Taylor officiating. Burial at Rozelawn under Alamo lodge auspices. Native of Mississippi, 8 years in San Antonio. Survived by widow Mabel Gibson, three brothers George Frank and Thomas Gibson, Ollie Gibson, sisters Mrs Annie Butler and Mrs R A Rogers.
Austin January 27 The Forty second Texas Legislature will hold sessions only in the morning to allow committees to work in the afternoon. The plan aims to run through the second 60 day period. Chairmen will set meeting dates to limit tensions. The plan was not finally adopted.
Washington Jan 27 The House Agriculture Committee will take up the Senate bill to make 20 000 000 bushels of the fat board s wheat available for relief purposes Chairman Faugee announced opposition to relief at the expense of the members He said the bill defeats the Farm Board s purpose by turning wheat to bolster prices the board has been trying to stabilize
Connor receives prison term after confessing to hold up at the Travelers hotel and implicating Morrison while denying several details. The report notes extortion attempts, a $800 hotel loot, and a bribery bid to guards. Also named are E B Edmondson, Will Wright, and a $2,000 bribe offer to a guard.
Washington January reports the House Agriculture Committee approved a Senate bill to investigate cotton futures trading and the link between short selling and price declines. The action signals congressional focus on market practices impacting U S cotton prices and farm economics.
Civil service reform plans place fire, police, and fire alarm departments under civil service with the Civil Service Commission as ruling body. City commissioners will canvass returns Wednesday. Three polling place changes announced at Bondar Evergreen Drug Store Main Street precinct 87 Ton a Drug Store 2000 East Burton Street precinct 72 Baptist Temple Gevers and Drexel streets. Weight defends the move as securing department control. poll tax receipts limit to 1030 for pruning until January 31 renewal.
Mrs Theofore Dielert died Tuesday from internal injuries after a car collision on the Fredericksburg road. Her husband remained in the hospital under treatment for injuries described as severe and not yet clear at the time.
Annual meeting of the South Teray Fate circuit to elect officers and set fall fairs. George A. Pringte named president, George Kempen re-elected secretary. Next regular gathering planned in New Wrambla. Listed fall fair dates span multiple towns from September 2 to November 21.
An 77 year old resident of Veultt avenue, Mrs. Ebens Schmidt, will have her funeral Wednesday at 5 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church with Rev. A. J. Wolff presiding. Interment at San Jose Burial Park. Survived by four daughters including Mrs. Leisten and Mrs. Glacier of San Antonio, Mrs. Oberg of Capers, Wyoming, three sons including August and Fruil Schmidt of San Antonio, and Tr. Schmidt of La Grange, plus four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Danbey reports activity at 1574 feet in the Penn Oil Cockney No 2, 11 miles east of San Antonio in a new field. The well aims to be a producer after reaching pay at 1350 feet and drilling to 1301 feet. Nearby wells include Cooksey No 3, Taylor pay at 1410 feet, and Kosh No 1, with varied depths and production.
Laredo Texas January 27 former mayor and state senator Johannes Addison McLane died yesterday at age 85 after a long career as attorney and public servant. He served as county and district attorney and participated in Civil War veterans activities and Washington birthday celebrations.
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