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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1929
Page
4
Luther Jackson testified in corporation court about a driver error near Monuments and Houston streets. Judge Dave Watson fined Grash $25 on a negligent collision charge after his car struck a vehicle driven by R. A. Coster.
President Coolidge designated two American officials to attend the League of Nations Iranne committee on transport. General William W. Harris, military aide in Paris, and Captain P. C. Grealing, European director of the Shipping Board in London, are named as experts.
New York January reports a sharp dispute over the will of Helen Woodford Ruth wife of Babe Ruth. Lawyer Judson Trannigan threatens to contest the document which leaves Dorothy Ruth a ward of the home and half a million dollars to Dorothy Ruth while cutting Ruth’s distant kin from the estate. The case centers on a clause alleging a legal action for 381 against a New York resident and potential links to Babe Ruth.
The San Antonio area hosts a string of visitors and locals in motion. George Wi Shaffer recuperates in Santa Tesa Hospital after an operation while Mrs. Patterson heads to Devine to make her home. Others include Jack Tutz traveling to Little Rock for business, Mr. and Mrs. Grossman of Victoria visiting, and KL Fletcher staying at the Blue Bonnet hotel. Joining officials, Dr and Mrs Jinht Wydillig of San Antonio hear word of Jouko Wilbur Wiliz, with ties to a naval training station in San Diego. Wells of Macron visits the city briefly, and G. Munn from Fort Worth arrives for a stay. Several church and community events are noted, with Clifford leading vesper services at the Army YMCA and a jamboree planned at the Army M. C. A. for servicemen.
A Chinese merchant at 224 South Sante Fyan Ave sold beans out of town on Sunday January 20 and was fined 25 dollars plus costs by Justice of the Peace. His attorney filed a notice of appeal to County Court at Law No 1. Other Chinese merchants were arrested on charges of violating the Sunday crowding law as deputy constable Gagen from Bulverde reported.
Temple Beth It will host a conference and social for parents of students in the religious school. The evening features a student exhibit, discussion led by faculty, and a program by the newly formed Choir under Mrs. Meyer Cohn. The event aims to connect families with school activities and temple programs.
The San Antonio Light Majestic theater contest awarded top prizes for aging baby-portrait recreations. First prize went to 201 North winning a six month food-for-two stipend at the Majestic. Second prize to Miss Virginia Delgado for four months free admission. Third prize to Elizabeth Webb and Miss Maric Metzger, fourth to Josephine Webb for two months free admission. The next 25 winners each receive five tickets. numerous entrants listed by name and address.
Suspect Jack Wilson alias B. J. Senit, held in Houston, will be returned Thursday to San Antonio on forgery and passing a check for 75.70. The case, filed in the Court of Justice of the Peace John F. Onion, alleges Wilson passed a Lampasas Hide and Fur Co check to T. G. Tauch on January 4.
Advertised cure PERSESICO claims to restore energy and vigor for men facing ner vous decline. The notice touts four desiccated ingredients and urges purchase from local druggists or mail order for $2.00 with plain packaging. Sold in San Antonio by Sommers Drug Store.
The advertisement touts Musterole as a lifelike relief for chest cold sore throat rheumatic and neuralgic pains. It promises rapid absorption without the blister of old medicated plasters and suggests children use it for croupy coughs and colds.
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