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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1929
Page
2
A vintage ad touts Flit to stop mosquitoes and other insects quickly. It claims rapid penetration into cracks and crevices, effectiveness guaranteed with a money back offer, and that the spray is harmless to people. The yellow can is shown with a bag band.
Dallas led the first day of the annual police chiefs shooting championship at the International Exposition grounds. Dallas tied for early individual lead as AM. L. Mowery, last year’s champion, posted 259 of 400, with T. O. Miller of San Antonio handling the Texas police chiefs’ top team score. Women’s events began at 10 am and will end Thursday morning, with grand totals determining the champion.
Two young sheriffs in their twenties attend the Lisp fifty-first Texas Sheriffs Association convention in San Antonio. Navarre county Sheriff Truus Devehouse and Crosby county Sheriff Elmer Reed are among the youngest, with Devehouse serving seven years as deputy and taking over at 27, while Reed has two years as Crosby's top lawman. The report notes many others at or beyond eighty in age.
Suit filed in Fifth District Court Austin seeks 153333 dollars and 350000 dollars exemplary damages alleged by B. Smith of Lipscomb county. Petition claims murder and conspiracy to obtain estate. Defendants include prominent Fort Worth lawyers and many others from across Texas.
The Sheriffs association met at the St Anthony hotel in Austin. Mins Lydig M Stirk presented history and minutes as Robert Goodfellow led the session. Gus Reininger urged backing the Texas League for Equal Taxation to fund rural schools with a potential 4 billion dollars in state aid and county levies. Carl McWilliams of Ballinger was named president with T A Binford as predecessor and Houston's bid for next convention described amid El Paso and Laredo contenders. Law Enforcement topic dominated by Galloway Calhoun and John B. from the attorney general's office.
San Antonio police report officer Martin Hrandt of the Delve department was struck in the eye by a plank Tuesday night near the Park Hotel during a temporary rope-erected boat entertainment setup for visiting police. The blow caused a severe cut but, officials say, the injury is not permanent.
The city recreation board postponed its Wednesday meeting to name several playground supervisors due to the absence of multiple members, delaying planned appointments and action on supervision.
Mrs Wilson, noted for her Tarik era work, intends a Far East tour to study international economy and political problems. The voyage aims to broaden understanding of global affairs and assess regional developments.
A Texas chiefs of police and city marshals association meeting on Wednesday urged creating a central bureau of national identification to collect fingerprints from all Texas towns. If passed the bureau would report within 24 hours and help identify criminals. The plan includes a state insurance program for officers, and a red emergency signal light on police and fire vehicles. The 1930 convention site and dates were discussed for El Paso, with officers to be located soon.
Local tradesmen advertise versatile services promising to visit homes or offices for free estimates. They emphasize prompt response and wide coverage across trades, inviting potential customers to contact them for immediate quotes.
Meyer Heidemann longtime San Antonio resident died at his home on Melvin Street Wednesday morning after 60 years in the city. A retired salesman he previously worked for several firms and the U S government. Survived by one sister Mrs Tutine Asserative newbewe. Funeral services set for 10 am Thursday from the Shells home 441 Main Avenue with interment at Beth-EY Remisery.
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