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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
4
Commemorators began observing the 176th anniversary of Braddock's defeat by French and Native forces along the Monongahela River at Braddock near Pittsburgh. The observance marks the historic 176 years since the historic clash in colonial frontiers.
Prince George youngest son of the king travels from London to Manchester for the opening of the Royal Agricultural Show, a crowning event in British agricultural circles.
Mrs Josephine Phips of 231 Buckingham Avenue will marry Albert Crockett of Crockett's Kentucky Mountaineers in a radio wedding aired at 10 o'clock Wednesday evening from New York's WABC. The romance began in San Antonio when Crockett brothers staged their mountaineer program there.
A wireless message from Captain Stu parieh reports the glider Claibourne Foster stayed aloft for eight hours yesterday off Seal New York, believed to be the longest ocean flight for a towed glider.
San Antonio Civic Opera presents the Bohemian Girl Tuesday night July 15 at the new Spoken Garden Theater Bracken Ridge Park. Charles Stone serves as stage director with elaborate outdoor scenery including a natural ravine bridge over a waterfall and twenty four wings in act three. Production totals $250 in scenery.
A burglar shattered a rear window to raid a furniture shop at 651 East Cincinnati Avenue stealing tools worth about 70 dollars. At the St Anthony Hotel a pistol and clothing were taken from a room by a prowler. Mrs J H Hull reported two men ransacked a room in her home but she could not say what was stolen. A hammock valued at one dollar was stolen from Anthony Giorgiano’s home on East Josephine Street. A pharmacist at Warners Drug Store No 2 reported attempting to steal morphine from the store.
The Army Y will host a Citizens Military Training Camp program at Camp Bullis Tuesday night starting at 7 pm. Featured are Kampion McDonald with Australian bull whips, Ira Black performing violin with Miss Sasnisch, and Mr Aguilas on piano and vocal selections, followed by more songs.
Brackenridge Park paving work around the sunken garden on Ireck ue parkway awarded to Calglazier and Ott. Park Commissioner March Trubiola announced Tuesday. contract calls for a topping inch deep over about 4600 yards at 42 cents per yard and the work to be completed by July 1 in time for the next open air theater performance.
Alleged attackers Donald N. Aven and Douglas Bergman were released on bond of 5000 each after arraignments in the Thirty seventh District Court. They face charges of an attack on Antonia Giel at Lipener old fan. Bond was set following agreement with their attorneys.
UPI reports a raid on an India Congress board in Bombay after an ongoing obedience movement. A volunteer was arrested as authorities seized a captain’s cap and a banner bearing authorization.
Large crowd hears Campbell and other People's Progressive candidates in San Antonio campaign rally. Campbell denies charges as political enemies’ work and vows to testify before a grand jury. Also featured remarks by Newton, Watton, and other local officials on crime, law enforcement, and county offices.
Fragmentary trade note sells a topical remedy claim. It warns against infection and promotes fast healing with promised protection. The text mentions guarantees and distribution through drum stores and W F Gray Co. It reads like a dubious medical advertisement from an earlier era.
George D. Lilley of Phoenix Arizona told the States Council of the National Association of Real Estate Boards that President Hoover’s plan to convey public land within state borders would be highly satisfactory in some states but would cause untold difficulties in others. The remarks came during a July session in Toronto.
Winnipeg faced a severe storm with hail and strong winds across western Manitoba and Alberta last night and today. Heavy damage to crops farm buildings and communications services disrupted service, isolating Winnipeg from the west.
At Stettin Germany on July 6 a Doralsi-Wal flying boot capsized near Horoholm, causing the deaths of two men and one woman who drowned during the forced descent yesterday evening.
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