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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1929

Page

17

Endurance Flyers In Crash And Relay Efforts

Two air crews pursue the world refueling endurance record from Culver City with Joren Mendell and Lt. B Jelnhart launching at 7 24 30 AM after an initial 90 gallons of gas. Clouds improve and pilots report rising spirits as they approach the planned 172 hours 82 minutes 30 seconds target amid a long grind.

Basham Culver City Cali Vubl Air Joren Mendell Tt. B Pet Jielnhart Fran

Horned Frog Wins Derby At West Texas Meet

San Angelo reports Poze a West Texas horned frog won the first Horned Toad Derby here. More than sixty entrants from 12 towns competed for $10,000 in prizes.

San Angelo Poze Exons Oli Bip Sashand Tor Woo

Reads 312 Books During One Year at School

Adelaide Hamilton, 13, was charged with reading four books this year after her teacher set the amount. In spring the class counted completed books and reviews. Hamilton reported reading 312 books in the year and wrote brief reviews for each title.

Watsualtto Adelaide Hamilton Afletuide

They Make Up Decree Annulled Divorce in Omaha

In Omaha Nebraska on July 2 a couple named Mrs and Mr Arthur To Tonxstaff reconciled and notified Judge Herbert. Mr Longstaff had filed for divorce charging his wife Doris with desertion. She filed a cross petition alleging non support misconduct and a decree was issued. Since the period to finalize has not elapsed the action was dismissed.

Omaha Neb Ind Arthur Tonxstaff Reed Indge Herbert Theades Longstaff Doris Crasa

Frightened by Dog, 87, Woman Dies in Burlington

Mrs Johanna Johnson, 87, Burlington’s oldest resident, died from injuries after a fall three weeks earlier caused by her pet dog. She had lived in Burlington for 73 years.

Burlington Wis Tay Johanna Johnson Johinson Fell

Tragic aviation crash claims pilot and passenger

June report recalls Wilmer Stultz and Aurelin Borhart killed when their plane, operated by Satin Hay Whit nby, crashed after a dangerous low flight. Investigators note the fault lay with piloting risk and near-ground maneuvers, despite earlier praise for the pilot’s stunts. The article also mentions a golf championship where Bobby Jones posted a 72 and 60 rounds, reflecting contrasting sports news.

De Priest in Defi 10 South Seen at West Point

Alonzo Tarkham, the volume negro appointed to West Point by Oscar De Priest, reported to the military academy as one of 400 future generals. He was formally inducted into the fourth class by Major General William R. Smith, with about 1900 cadets enrolled. The article notes De Priest’s参 remarks on race and the context of his influence.

West Point Annapolis Congress Wbite South Jim Crowed de Pritat Alabama Kansas Cutsengo Cheere N Waternal Servier Alonzo Tarkham Oscar de Privat Chienga Military Academy Wilitry Academy Dhe Academs

Free To Women Vitamin Glandular Therapy Offer

Three fourths of women suffer glandular and reproductive pains from ovarian discomfort backache headaches and heat flashes. A Kansas firm offers a free one month trial of a glandular treatment by mail with a postcard request. Exclusive distributor Paul St. Joan promotes immediate relief and promises home delivery via mailed remedy.

DeFew Nesirald DePew DeFen Delew Del

Mayor Urges Bond for Annexation Plan to Fund City Needs

The mayor advocated a bond issue to support annexation related projects and city services including fire and police protection and street improvements. Commissioner Steffler pressed for urgent streets work on Fredericksburg road and South Flores street, saying widening to 54 feet is needed. The city plans a $3,700 bond for new city schools, with the mayor hopeful that growth from annexation will boost revenue enough to avoid tax increases.

Onbo Uigor ChefMayor Steffler Mulic Fredericksburg South Flores 1 South Flores San Antonio Steller Mioro

Fishbone Lodges in Boys Appendix Article in Martinsburg

A garbled Martinsburg report notes a boy named Edwin Tuane of Shepherdstown involved in a biomed topic with a forced procedure mentioned in his appendix. The piece references a Reverend and Mrs Lawe as his parents and describes an unusual medical context.

Martinsburg W.va Tory Edwin Tuane WH. Lawe Shepherdstown

Dallas to Get Plane Hangar From Lava Keil Project

Dallas, July 2. Lava Kell realty plans a large hangar at Dallas Airport. Cuilider corporation, backed by the chamber of commerce, expects to start construction soon. Capital stock subscriptions reach 50000 dollars. Architects review plans for a 2005300 foot hangar, one of the largest in the region. Construction contract expected by August or when remaining 325000 of capital stock is subscribed.

Dallas Sleen Cuilider Corporation Chamber of Commerce Lave Kell Chiles Woolsey Davis Emmittee Lava Ql Realy Davis Wilding

Beelyn Stiller Bitten by Snake in Yard Incident

Greenburg Pa July 2 Beelyn Stiller of Dearnett was bitten by a snake while playing in her yard at home. Doctors believe she will recover.

Greenburg Beelyn Stiller Dearnette

4000 Mile Trip Sparks Automobiling Adventure

A fragmentary note describes a 4000 mile journey from Stockbridge to British Columbia. It mentions a person named Toscoll or Toscoll with a vehicle described as horse and eyes, hinting at experimental automobiler themes. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Stockbridge Mars Adi Toscoll Eckwith British Columbia Skephcal Automobiler

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