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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1929

Page

3

Graf Zeppelin preps for world flight from Berlin to globe

Graf Zeppelin readies for a round the world flight from Berlin in August, marking a second transatlantic leg toward a global route via Friedrichshafen Tokio Los Angeles and back to Berlin. Officials anticipate a historic circumnavigation aided by repaired motors and new parts after a prior Pacific season interruption.

William Hillman Universal Service Beruln Graf Zeppelin Dakeburet Diriz Lehnon Globe Friedrichshafen Tokio Los Angeles Lekeharat Wbekener Pacific Phn Grrf Hive

Auto Breaks Man's Leg In Hit and Run

A hit-and-run accident Tuesday left Fred Cortez with both legs broken after his motorcycle was struck at West Commerce and Tureda streets near 914 Ruiz street. He was taken to Robert B. Green hospital by ambulance. Later, Supe Longoria was discharged from the same hospital after treatment for injuries from a car impact in front of her horse.

Robert B. Aitzen Hospital Fred Cortez Ruiz Sleet Clonday West Commerce Tureda Streete Corles Longoria Live Oaks Street Robert B. Green Hospital

Pilot Dies After Crash Kills Two In Balina

Kana Balina July 26. Tack Highderker, pilot of the airplanes that crashed here Sunday killing David Spillman and Stuart Kelley, died in a hospital lobby from internal injuries suffered in the accident.

Balina Kana Tack Highderker David Spillman Stuart Kelley Grasengers Loby

Palestine Man Named to Board of Texas State Railway

HoustoN Lyneh nominates J B Angly of Palestine for a seat on the Texas State Railway board. Nomination announced from Rusk and Palestine with a Fourd advertisement noting a bond election on Thursday.

Palestine Houstoon Orp J.B. Angly PalestLtine Sneaney Agers Texas State Railrowu Rusk and Lyneh Houston

Ribbon and Jace Garters Reduced for Clearance

Clearance sale offers garters priced down from regular 1.25 dollars. Includes all fancy garters in stock. Limited quantities, while supplies last.

Jace

Fireman Know Your Firemen Feature

A fragment from the Know Your Firemen column lists Mr Potuceh of 923 Commerce Street, a driver with engine company No 8, Station No 3. The irregular text references fire department personnel and station assignments in a city directory style item.

Ricator Potuceh Commerce ‘Street

Youths from Texas named for Camp Perry matches

W Lewis of Rosewood avenue and six other Texas youths in the Reserve Officers Training camp at Fort Sam Houston are recommended for participation in the national rifle and pistol matches at Camp Perry Ohio from August 26 to September 15. Maj. Garry S Adams announced the candidates include Ralph A Howell Seymore John P Jebec Aransas Pass John T Hearst Ferris Edwin R Newman Perry Lewie A Machmed Ballsille Benjamin R Te Pelrin Elkton Ky. Camp participants will take uniforms home and depart for Camp Perry under War Department orders. The matches are described as the army's greatest sporting event.

W. Lewis Rosewood Avenue Texas Fort Sam Bouston Camp Perry Ohio Garry S. Adams Ralph A. Howell Seymore John P. Jebec Aransas Para John Tl, Hearst Ferris Edwin R. Newman Perry Lewie A. Machmed Ballsille Benjamin R. Te. Pelrin Elkton Adame Camp Peery Wars Department R Toe

Two Make Bonds Three Freed in Theft Charge

One man and one woman were free on bonds of 500 and 1300 respectively granted Monday afternoon in Ninety fourth District Court by Judge C. Lay. The theft of cash and valuables totaling 203 dollars was charged. Louise Magness 28 of 2647 West French Place and Lee O’Neill 21 of 422 Canton Street were freed on 100 and 100 bond. Those facing charges dismissed included Cr. MM. Melee 28 Lonnie Mevex 214 Blom Street and Billy Hasprink 20 of 517 Stieren Street.

Ninty-fourth District Judee S. Anthony Find Altg. C Lee O'Nowell Canton Cr. MM. Melee Tal Bio Lonnie MeVex Blom Street Billy Hasprink Stieren Street

Autoists Rally as New Texas Speed Law Takes Effect

The Williamson List sponsored by Senator W A Wilkinson increases speed limits on state roads from 35 to 45 mph and raises gasoline taxes. New vehicle weights width and height limits are set, with fines up to 3500 for repeated violations and penalties including jail time.

Bexar Matehiels Midaoight Mondey Williamson Hill I. Io San Antonio Gilling Station Williamson W.A. Wilkinson

Lockjaw Fatal to Humble Girl

Nora Robart a 13 year old of Humble died at Hongton hospital after tetanus from a nail puncture in her foot seven weeks earlier. Her death follows a yard incident during play at home. Advertisement. Vote school bond next Thursday.

Royston Nora Robart Humble Hongton Hospital

All Sales Final Storewide Dollar Sale Promotion

This notice announces a second dollar sale across multiple cities including San Antonio New Orleans Birmingham and Houston. It promises a guaranteed back of every purchase and invites mothers daughters and thrifty shoppers to visit tomorrow with ready items and extra sales emphasis.

San Antonio New Orleans Birmingham Houston

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