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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1930

Page

2

Suburb Presses Annexation Bid Amid Voter drive

Terrachele residents weigh annexation to San Antonio with a two vote process. Goodyear heads Harlandale committee and plans to present to Mayor and commissioners with a petition of over fourteen hundred names urging action. He cites broad suburb support while denying ties to police or firemen in campaign efforts.

Terrachele San Antonio BE. Chambers Thaity Annes Goodyear Harlandale Onld Thoreday Wayor Herlandaly George Calhoun Porty-fifth District Diegel Dar

Sewage system decision moves to street department

Commissioner Steffler announced staff changes for the city sewer project, with Walter Blenley coming from Houston to prepare the San Antonio system, and a new plant superintendent to be selected within a week. The debate centers on whether the system belongs under the street department or park department and which department has primary control.

Gontist Actonlo Seware Faul E. Steffer

Temperatures and weather forecast fragment

Fragmentary weather note shows temperatures for today and nearby regions with partial city names and possible forecasts. It mentions Celine theater and ground wing terms, indicating a local brief on highs and moderating conditions.

Boy Air Crash Victim Des Nington, Va Man Dies

The twenty year old Jay Des Nington of Virginia died after a crash on Wondford Mountain. Frank Goldsborough earlier lost in a transcontinental flight, with Brice Goldsborough among victims. The body was moved to New York for funeral services, as officials investigate the wreck.

Nington Jay Frank Goldsborough Brice Goldsborough Agate Ka Helt Putnam Memorial Hospital Wondford Mountain New York Goldsborough Impanica Donald Meckier Wee Brice Goldsberough Frances Grayaon

Church Body Opens 44th Parley in Texas Conference

The Nes. E. A. Copeland of El Campo will fill the pulpit at Bicot Kyanaclical clevrch in Synt. The forty fourth Tox-891 conference of the Eytu-Church of America opens with Bishop A. J. Dunlop of Ghre delivering the Episcopal message. The Thursday evening program includes congregational singing and a youth archery event. Rev. Howard F Cook, secretary of the conference for the past three years, notes officers elected to represent Sheshire Ingen. Business sessions follow Friday with a plenary Saturday program including a victory picnic. Sunday features a sermon by Bishop Dunlap and a review of missionary work in the Fac Ease. The concluding sermon will be by Rev. G I. Clark of Temple.

E. A. Copeland EL Campo Sy.m. Thiratar Eytu- Church of America Ias A.J. Dunlop Ghre Tims Weo A. A. Sitapaon Archer Sheshire Ingen Keltay F. Dorge Firat Church San Antonio Alt Tluntap al Parte A& ‘Lexes Hunday School Fac Dunlap Orient Ter

Wet campaign exp reports spill from secretary of state

Democratic and Republican candidates for governor and other offices filed campaign expense reports. Boris Miller spent 5604.00 and Frank Putnam 556, with several Republicans like George C. Buite and John F. Grant posting overages. Other names include Esrent Becker, J. F. Fair, Virgil Arnold, C. Thamar, A. Mich nee, Thames Blanton, Clay Stone Briggs, Wright Patwan, Floyd Harry Reubligas, John Cox, WW. D. Re. Fstlane, John N. Snell, James Cade, Martin Blea, and additional figures.

Auspin Tals Boris Miller Jievtenact Kovernce Frack Putnam Horntan Esrent Becker Robert Lee Bobbitt J. F. Fair Virgil B. Arnold Supreme Court K. McDawel Nothing Co C. Thamar C. Thamar, $1055.44; Uiled Sintra Senate A. Michnee Congress Thames J’ Blanton Tventeenth Clay Stone Briggs Wright Patwan Insia Talliocs Floyd Harry Reubligas John Cox WW. D. Re. Fstlane John N. Snell James O. Cade Martin Blea

Seashore iodine benefits and racketeer reports surface

A fragment covers sea air iodine levels and seaside milk as a health note, then shifts to crime where New York racketeers allegedly move 2 million yearly in loot. It mentions tax burdens and a New Haven monoplane incident with three crew members, all amid garbled names and places.

Oslrpisser Bad Newe Fern New Haven Teknem Arron Mieke Bad Neve

Prize Beauty in Photo Contest Attracts 20000 Submissions

Ward and Belee, a San Antonio couple, celebrate their daughter Misa Allyne Glenmore Belee as a top beauty in the United States Photographers Association contest. More than 20000 photographs entered the $20,000 event highlighted by figures such as Charles Asietta Mary Roberts Rinehart and Fannie Horst. Local photographer Jack Cores won with his image of Hiple Algae.

Ward San Antonio Misa Allyne Glenmore Belee Charles J Warrén United States America Charles Asietta Mary Roberts Rinehart Fannie Horst Jack Cores

Senate Cloture Fight Over Treaty Debate Continues

Fragmentary transcript shows Senate members clashing over timing for debate on a treaty. Watson seeks a vote schedule and to trim discussion, while critics like Johnson push back, arguing cloture rhetoric and procedural moves are designed to delay. Disputes include Friday Saturday and Monday sessions as senators seek extra time to voice positions.

Watson Jolaeog Jehuson Pat Balice Indiana Johnson Senate Tare Pendine Renalor Wale Iter Publican Maine Ahipa

City News Electric Meet Fixtures And Dance Events

In a scrambled city news blurb, listings include electricity meetings and dance events with venues like Madona and Martines. The text mentions Kirkwood Wherton 427 Mein Aver and dates such as Sunday and Saturday July 10. It hints at dance events, security and local teams, but details are unclear.

Copstasd Electric Zalciveratard Kirkwood & Wherton Madona Martines Bat Adr

Young America Takes to Prolonged Pole Sitters on Parade

A chaotic report from a front page feature describes multiple pole sitters in Baltimore and elsewhere, highlighting the endurance efforts of Will, the famed pole sitter, and a 13 year old queen Dorothy Glaslor among others. It notes observers and the crowd, with emphasis on weather protection and safety during the lengthy sitters’ protests and stunts.

Ee Ute Wentworth Wille Baring Craven Craven Af King Over A Score Ormors. Pole Sitters Last Aupset In Holiimore Aventworth Neale Erty Willem Dorothy Saya

Sitter Falls From Perch

Fort Worth July 17 A sitter fell from a perch while attempting to win a prize at a local event. He dropped about 56 feet to the ground striking a street near 4510 Biot Wslult street. He and partner Leaner Smith were asleep or resting at the time. He was taken to County Hospital with injuries described as facial swelling.

Fort Worth Aryrie Stelle Fox Ty County Euttering Twa Sea Tribe Leaner’ Smith

Town sezsaw teens and tree sittings thrill town

In Chicago on July 17 a citywide craze of tree sitting and alleys of endurance drew families into a daylong spectacle. Teens including Mildred Parrey and Kate Emere son perched in treetops while volunteers fed them fruit and sandwiches. Nearby, boys biked around Artesian Avenue after covering 328 miles since Monday. Mothers sought control as youths clung to branches, drawing admiration from locals and a few mishaps as two Murphys and one Gilmore tumbled safely to the ground.

Te Yontzy Everaton ‘Misse Milderd Parrey Kate Emereson Enduri Trale Alvery Manthera Rudden Gilrore Baye Id Maretin Murphy Brothers Jimmy Hugh Colin Murphys John Glimera Murphy Glimore

Burglars Outed By Bulldog at Overstreet Home

Two insolent burglars attempted to seize a large Italian garden jar at Mrs. EB Overstreet’s residence on Main Avenue. Tully and Brintie fled after Mrs. Overstreet alerted police, dropping the jar as they drove off in a car with a companion.

Tully Florence E. Overstreet Brintie EB Gverstreet Main Avenue Qverstreeet Tully Wan Cron Mra. Overstreet Gelog Bren

M'Cormick Probe Delays as Witness Sought

Chicago July 17 Senator Gerald P Nre chair of the xen iate campaign funds committee announced a recess in Roth Hanna Mccormick campaign expenses inquiry until Mre Mabel Reinecke a former internal revenue collector can be found and brought before the committee today’s hearing continues once she appears.

M’cormick Chicago Gerald P. Nre Xen Iate Roth Hanna McCormick Mre Mabel ‘Reinecke Internal Revenue

Absentee Vote Nears Record in Bever County

Bever County开展历史性缺席投票在Boone地方法院公职票站开启一天半后举行。县书记副官Henna Scheel负责选举,众多政党派别在投票点设摊。预计本次缺席票数将超过六十张,周四为邮寄缺席票日,因选民在7月26日选举当天不在城内。

French Diplomat Princeton Speaker Reveals Ties and Goals

A former French ambassador to the United States spoke at Princeton, addressing U S relations and ongoing dialogue. The diplomat emphasized patience, cooperation, and the need for stronger ties to address global challenges.

Princeton Pain Br—Dulea United States

Fitzhugh to Speak at Sterling Rally in San Antonio

Local rally announced with Fitzhugh speaking at 8 p.m. Friday at a community hall in South San Antonio. Campaign manager Tobin invites residents from nearby suburbs Harlandale Edgewood Slay field Park to attend.

Fitzhugh Sterling Rosy Sterling henee_st Routh San Antonio Harlandale Edgewood Slayfield Park Charies Tobin Eye

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