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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1930

Page

6

Free Life Saving Courses For Youth At City Pools

Thirteen Red Cross instructors join the recreation department to offer first aid and life saving lessons this winter. Boys and girls ages 12 to 17 may enroll in junior fire fighting, with those 17 and older pursuing senior life saving. Instructors include Helen Galber and Edith Wilkens, with classes at St Joseph's Orphanage, St Peter's Orphanage, and various homes. Pools at Colla, Roosevelt, and Conception provide schedules with guards and staff guiding the programs.

Red Cross Recreation Department Red Cross Corp Carl O. Carbrright Miscea Helen Gailber Edith M. Wilkens Mariwell Darkerson Lois Ward Clargaret Gordon Carol McDaniels Mesere Roland Extopiz Or Sues C. Weber McCollum William Ernes Joy Frogt James Atlee Ward St Joseph's Orphaage Comins Hughes St. Peter’s Orphanare Atos Suden Joske Slemoria Colla Pool William Eanes Holand Konpere Roosevelt Ireland Edith Wilaz Helen Galther Conception Roland Wooillamn

Real Estate Ads and Flight Record Make Headlines

Fragmented notices list real estate buys in San Antonio and a Cleveland flight record. The ad mentions San Pedr pool, classes taught by Lawrence Weber and others, and schedules. A report to Cleveland notes Dale Jackson of St. Louis set a speed record in a monoplane, about 72 mph over a Detroit to Cleveland trip.

Tommy Hughes Sires És MaDaniels Werd San Pedr Holand Tenppere Lawrence Weber B. Metolluin Camp McDaniels Mar Gorton Marinell Parkerson Frio Street Moudas Roland Soppess San Antonia Jackson Cleveland Dale Red

Million Dollar Life Insurance Conspiracy Unveiled in New York

An insurance executive spotted a man hurrying to work and triggered an inquiry into a million-dollar fraud. District Attorney Fach uncovered multiple fake death notices by Metropolitan Insurance. two company employees were arrested for falsifying records. Claims ranged from 452 to unknown sums, with forged death certificates and doctored signatures.

New York John McCoy BeCor Fach Richmond County Metro- Politan Insurance Company Tlee Health Department

Mrs. F. J. Waelder Dies in New York

Mrs. Frederick Jacob Waelder, daughter-in-law of Judge Jacob Waelder and first president of the San Antonio Casino club, died at her New York City home on Monday. Funeral arrangements were not announced. She was a former San Antonian and is survived by her husband and one sister, Mrs. Fred J. Johnson of San Antonio.

Frederick Jacob Waelder Jacob Waelder San Antonio

Oil Demonstration Raises Stock Oil in Racing Finish

Frank Farmer placed third in a Miller Special at 102.2 mph, Shorty Cantlon fourth at 101.5 mph, and Speed Gardner fifth in a Miller Front Drive Special. All used CON OCO Germ-Processed Motor Oil in a notable display. At Altoona and Indianapolis, a stock oil achieved a high finish, underscoring its stamina in the 500-mile classic.

Frank Farmer Cantlon Gardner Altoona Indianapolis Conoco Dave Evans America Conoco Alera

Filling Station Robbed on Highway Near Gonzales

Frank Thannbelser who runs Phe Corner at a beachside stop twelve miles from town on the Lating highway was robbed by bandits who fired shots during the hold up. The culprits fled in a car after smashing a pump and stealing 18 gallons of gasoline along with cigarettes and cigars. The proprietor was not seriously injured.

Gonzales Eras Tay Frank Thannbelser Als Place Thanmeiser

America to Float Half of Austria's $50 Million Loan

Basel Switzerland reports that half of Austria's $50 million loan will be floated in the United States and by England with $16 million allocated. The remainder will be divided among Holland France Sweden and Switzerland while interest remains at 7 percent.

America Austria Basel Switzerland Bank For International Settlementa United States England Holland Trals Sweden France Sruitzerland

Rioting Subdues After Slaying Sparks Texas to Oklahoma Tension

Oklahoma officials say rage and racial clashes cooled after a Texas slaying. The July incident tied to Mrs. Henry Vaughan of Ettick sparked driveouts as authorities requested state troops to restore order.

Brick Okla Shamrock Texas Henry Vughan Ettick Mode Intercantelinl

European Travel at Busiest Period

New York reports the peak Humpenn travel runk as nine liners carry 13,000 passengers tomorrow marking the busiest period of the season.

New York

Professor Stein Died at Age in July Obscure Notice

Philosopher and author Ludwig Stein, known internationally, died today. The report lists his career and titles, noting his impact on philosophy and the literature community.

L. Stein Drefudwig Stein Internationaly Knn Obbten

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