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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1929

Page

8

Texans weigh nine justice court and salary raise

July 16 in Austin Texans vote on constitutional amendments to expand the Supreme Court from three to nine judges and raise the governor's salary by 4000 to 10000 dollars annually. The measure would take effect in January 1921 with the new administration. Supporters push for faster dispatch of lawsuits and stronger courts, while opponents warn about fiscal strain on the state.

Austin Texas Supreme Court Chin Magy State Bar Association Supreme Ad Moods Exo Commissions of Appeals Cupreme Court of Three Sori Mide Bexar County Bexar Xucernor

Muller backs Auino bill in bailout clash

The mayor reports telegrams sent and promises to press the Alamo purchase measure. Lieutenant Governor ZBarty and Governor Dan Maidy are referenced as figures in the effort. San Antonio officials vow to mobilize delegates to Austin to oppose the bill before house committees.

Zbarty Hexas Austin Dan Maidy Wimber San Antonio Meror Mexor

Entertains Barbers at Texas Master Barbers' Meet

Mrs. Charlie B. Treuter of San Antonio chairs the entertainment committee for the annual Texas Master Barbers' association convention and escorts Miss Kathleen Randall of San Antonio.

Charlie B. Treuter San Antonio Texas Master Barbers’ Association Kathleen Randall

Texas Master Barbers Hear On Business Opportunities

E R Masters of Dallas urged members of the Texas Association of Master Barbers to grow business through organization and better service. Dr Kemp spoke on sterilization of barber appliances as the convention in the Gunter hotel continued with sessions, a banquet, and plans for next year. Dallas Houston and Beaumont vie to host the next meeting with tours of local sites scheduled.

E.R. Masters Dallas Texas Association of Master Barbers Gunter Hotel Fuestar Bob Mester Miastare Kemp Houston San Antonio

Bithdary Celebrates 76th Birthday at Brackenridge Park

A. Denekamp, an elevator operator from Gerasny in ISG, marks his seventy-sixth birthday with a picnic planned at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio. Denekamp was invited as a guest of honor at the event.

A. Denekamp Tacit Ball Terekamp San Antonio Gerasny ISG Honor Suest Puesday Ab Brackenridge Park

Stolen Trash Case Involving A B Bartlett Reported

A. B. Bartlett of 303 East Dewey Place alleges his bags were stolen on Tuesday near his residence. The incident description mentions unauthorized acts and a misquoted Shakespeare reference linked to the theft.

A. BG Bartlett East Dewey Place Shakespeare

City Employee Transfers to Engineers Department

Hawkins, street widening clerk at the city hall, is transferred to the Engineers department while secretary Miss Belle Cloonan is away on a reception trip to Italy.

BT. Hawkins City Pall Engineers Department Belle Cloonan Italy

400000 Women Report Benefit From Medicine

A questionnaire sent with every bottle has drawn over 400000 replies. Ninety eight out of a hundred say the medicine helped them. If it has aided so many women, it should help you too. Get a bottle from your druggist today.

Door Slams Severely Injures Man at Hospital

A man at Robert TB Green Hospital on 1610 West Ashby Place sustained a badly bruised right hand when a door slammed shut, severing the middle finger during treatment. The incident occurred Tuesday as he recessed care.

West Ashby Place Robert TB. Green Hospital

San Antonian Receives Army Commission

George Edrin Vordenbaum of San Antonio has been appointed as second lieutenant in the Medical Administrative Corps reserves, according to official orders issued at Fort Sam Houston.

San Antonian George Edrin Vordenbaum San Antonio Fort Sam Houston

Pags Hearing on San Antonio Plant Dispute Delayed

In San Antonio, DePuy contractor sues City to halt delays in constructing the sanitary disposal plant. A temporary restraining order was extended until a later court date before Judge Robert W. Verzell in the Third District. DePuy seeks to prevent city interference over Betsien cement versus Kane Products in the project.

Cane Af DePuy City -of Betsien Hrlant Te DePuy Iber

Colonel Biddle Heads to Inspect 316th Engine Battalion

Colonel David F. Biddle commanding the Organized Reserves in the Eighth Corps Area and chief of staff of the Smatieth Division departed Tuesday from Smith-Teung Tower to Fort McIntosh Texas to inspect the 316th Engine Combat Regiment.

Biddle David F. Biddle Eighth Corps Smatieth Division Smith-Teung Tower Antonio Fort McIntosh Texas 316Th

Man receives two year suspended term in Fort Sam Houston case

George Eiler of Fort Sam Houston is granted a two year suspended sentence after a Monday trial in Winets fourth District Court before Judge WF. 8. Anthony, with details of the Obersee incident unclear from the fragment.

George Eiler Fort Sam Houston Valdier Winetsfourth District Court Jodze WF Anthony Obersee

American Oil Kings Meet in London Conference Heads to Redistrbution

American oil industry leaders arrived in London to confer with Anglo-Persian and Royal Dutch Shell on redistributing oil in key marketing areas. Participants include J. A. Moffitt Standard Oil of New Jersey L. B. Steadford and George P. Whaley Vacuum Oil. Stanford says talks will study conditions for operating abroad while denying plans to restrict production in America. He cites marketing as the chief loss source and notes cross Atlantic supply routes may be cheaper than shipping all oil from the U.S.

Onivarsal Service London Anglo-Persian Royal Dutch Shell J. A. Moffitt Standard Oi Company New Jersey L. B. Steaford Stucleir George P. Whaley Vacuum Oil Company TREN Universal Service Stanford Toder New York

Very Idea Law Won't Find Real Beer for Ladies

A chaotic Chicago police station scene shows ladies seeking real beer after a night out. They arrive in an expensive car and press Lieutenant Frattan for a nearby beer spot. He mentions a place on Sixty third street but notes it closed recently. The exchange underscores prohibition era quirks and social satire.

Law Johicagd Jay Huilt ‘Ark Llantenang Charles Frattan Wien Plece Mada

Cousins Visit This Weekend From Pasadena Calif

Mr and Mrs Conrad hosted their relatives over Sunday and Monday Mrs Hobert Finis and husband from Pasadena California, visiting their Texas-based parents during the trip.

Conrad Hansen Wswife Hobert Finis Pasadena Calif Texas

Onion seed shortage fears hit Texas growers

In Austin on July 18 J M Del Curto chief entomologist of the agriculture department warned that a seed shortage in Bermude onion seed from the enemy islands could cause a severe deficit for Texas growers. He said the department would deploy inspectors to enforce seed purity and aid the effort.

Austin Texas J. M. del Carte Department of Agriculure del Curto Use Department Stork

Folk Dances at Lions Field Highlight Friday Event

A local program features 600 children in a folk dance event with costumes from 36 nations. Dancers from San Anconia and nearby communities will perform at Lions Field Friday morning. Fund advertisement notes a school bonds vote next Thursday.

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