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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1929

Page

20

Higgins Wins Fund Fight for Lions Budget Rise

W G Higgins and the Lions Club secured 7300 for this year to operate Lions playground. Funding will be matched by 2500 from the Lions directors, totaling 10000. Higgins announced after talks with Mayor Chambers and Commissioner Hubical, who supports the increase. The club will hire a director, coach, dancing teacher, and dramatic music instructors. current staff is one director. Rubiola had urged city takeover of the field funding previously.

W.G. Higgins Lions’ Club Sivotinus Tursiay Berk Jacob Miabiola Mr. Higgins Th. M. Chambers Hubicla Lions’ Tube Figgins Rubiole Fia Rubiola

Governor Called in Death Trial of 23 Strikers

Subpoena issued for the appearance of Governor O. Max Gariites in the death trial of 23 strikers and sympathizers. The proceedings concern the slaying of city patrol chief C. E. Aderholt at the strikers camp on June 7. Trial set for next Sunday, with Governor Gardner to appear in court there in July.

Ex- erid Hero Wins Own Court Battle

George Rush Meadows, once a noted Southern California football star, represented himself in municipal court and secured the dismissal of fugitive charges. The case was dismissed when Hamilton County Ohio officers did not appear for the hearing.

TNS Angeles George Rush") Meadows Hamilton Counts Ohio

Ford Favors Free Trade for Cars and Trucks

Henry Ford, leading American carmaker, endorsed free trade for automobiles and trucks today in a statement filed with the Senate Finance Committee in Washington. The remark frames his position on tariff policy affecting the industry.

Washington, D. C Henry Ford American Automobile Producers Ae Leeford Nm Wetter Senate Sinanve Committee

King George Makes Quiet Recovery After Surgery

Buckingham Palace announced progress after King George underwent a recent operation. The brief notice said he was sitting up again and showing continued improvement, with doctors optimistic about a full recovery.

Tandon Juiz George Buckingham Palace

Playwright Eugene O Neill marries Carlotta Monterey in Paris

American dramatist Eugene O Neill wed actress Carlotta Monterey in Paris and are honeymooning in the Tyrol. O Neill’s second wife Agnes Boulton recently divorced him after several years of marriage, with his New York agent announcing the wedding.

Eugene O'Neill Carlotta Monterey Paris The Tyrol Agnes Boulton O'Neill O'Neill N. Y

Tragic mix up ends with mistaken home brew tale

A San Antonio man who brewed beer at home becomes the center of a tense night after a bandit scare. Police search the house basement and find exploded corks on beer bottles, revealing the drink was unfinished and not a crime. No one harmed.

San* Antonio

Jammed Steering Gear Costs Auto Driver Ten Dollar Fine

Ed Avery, 26, of 214 Delmar Street, testified Tuesday in Corporation Court that steering gear jammed near Victoria Street caused his car to drift into Niegs Ramere’s vehicle at 4100 block. Judge Dave Watson fined Avery $10 on a left side driving charge. Ramere was acquitted of negligent collision.

Jose Donitoh Victoria Ed Avery Delmar Street Niegs Ramere Wyoming Street Corporation Vpart Dave Watson Ro- Mera Ayers

Bakeley May Head Los Angeles Heights Schools

Reports from a closed meeting indicate F Bakeley may be chosen as head of Los Angeles Heights Schools, with a proposed $1400 raise and reform of the teaching system. Hazs declined comment, another meeting set for Tuesday.

Bakeley Los Angeles Heights Mary Avenur Suka Tos Anzeier Trigiers Mondor G. &. Hazs

Chicago to Dallas Air Line Opens Amid Express Route Plans

A new Chicago to Dallas air line is announced to begin service once the Central, North, and Fast Express routes are finalized. Booking details and schedule announcements are expected from the involved rail and air authorities.

Chicago-Dallas Air Line Chigvagg Atri Oeharwron Dal- Jag Minnis Central Nsnzur

Fascist Leaders Injured in Auto Crash Abroad

Slitan Tigiy Waly 2ey-Pleru Parini, prominent Fascist party figures abroad, were injured near Coma when their car struck a post. The party members were returning from a summer camp for children of fallen emigrants, with reports stating bruises and minor injuries.

Slitan Tigiy Waly Pleru Parini Fascist Party Coma Machine Wrking & Telegraph Rummer

Local Social Figures Host Weekend Gatherings in Regios Play Ground

A parade of social events fills the weekend with swimming parties picnics and dinners. Mr and Mrs R Ji Stoberts entertain at a camp picnic on Scenic Loop with guests including Mrs Whitlock Mrs Bertin and others. Lieutenant Cureton Fort Sam Houston and family attend a later gathering at Romer of Lieutenant Teebert Henney. Captain Rarewall hosts a farewell dinner at Volly's Tea Room followed by ridge on the patio. Fort Sam Houston officers club hosts a luncheon and dance in honor of Captain and Mrs Steineliz with guests from the local circle.

R. Ji. Stoberts Nell Austin Regios Playground W. L. Whitlock Nell Burtin Margaret Nucsles Anil Mes Noil Brooks Maurice Schnuss Arthur Lyons Sed Anil Leland Shank Herman Gooner Beverly Spillman Andrew Stone Leigh Ranch Center Wil Leigh Nathanial C. Cureton Fort Sam Houston Sill Romer Teebert Henney Fort Fill Okla Tievtenantt Walter Delwnge Ptl McArdie Socumen Frank Rarewall Volly'n Tea Room George Steineliz Ridge Urige Tuealay Martinz Fort Sam Houston Wan Fleutenant

German legal fight over U S talkie system blocks imports

BERGA July 23 German legal resistance blocks German reproduction of American talkies tied to Western Electric patents. Tobis Films and Klang group align with Tobis interests in fight against Western Electric. Bristow of New York hints at potential U S action. Germany may bar American talkies if U S makers insist on Western Electric gear.

BERGA Fierman Sueresty Ip Germany Weastern-Hleeteteayn Feriesrare Atuarivan Ayetera Tobis Films Nin Front United States Bristo Phone New York Tobis Western Electric Jta

Pajama Wearing City Editor Draws Praise from Mayor

Elisabeth City editor Saunders faced no legal ban for strolling in pajamas on a street, with Mayor Flora declaring no indecent exposure and endorsing pajama wear in public. Saunders, dressed in sleepwear, defended the look as a citizen’s right and signaled personal support for pajama adoption.

Carolina Elizabelie Cty E— WU. Saunders Elisabeth City Wignsture

Wickersham Plan Splits Days in Prohibition Debate

Washington July 29 The Wickersham plan to modify federal prohibition enforcement splits opinion among major anti prohibition forces and some bishops. Bishop Cannon calls the plan hazy while approving parts and favors stronger federal action if states fail to enforce Volstead. Northern anti prohibitionists mock the idea as reversing the balance. The law enforcement commission maintains silence as controversy swirls.

Washington, DP. C George. W. Wickersham AntiSaloon League Methodst Board of Prohibition Temperance T Public Cannon Snid Bichop New York Maryland Wisconsin Senator Lodge Massachusetts Alwa Congress Law Enforcement Commission Wicker Franklin D. Loscavelt wWicker‘ham Balleft States Supreme Court

Local Celebrities and Visitors Gather in San Antonio News

Alildon Weinfield returns to the city after visits to Galvesty and Chicago. Socials include Messia Welll wedding in Los Angeles, Mrs Litvin in St. Louis, and many guests from Houston, Dallas, Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, and New York. Detours note travel to Springfield and St. Louis for relatives. Also covered are a hotel club meeting on Centimonials and West Point appointment for Thomas Kildey. Frank Felkstein plans two weeks in Houston and Galveston.

Alildon Weinfield Brens Porente Abd Alys Yisit Lo Mose Greenfied Dallas Rabbi Hobraim Frixvh Corsienne Summels Jon Litvin Bt. Louis Rubid Max Geller Houston Bae Antonia Louis Schlestiger Hannah Imudina Lake Nem Sarah Hirshberg Hannah Hirshberg Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee T. A. Victor Maurice Tisenbeng Orn Springfield St. Louie Lovis B. Nathan Débor San Antonio Ag Mia Nathan Wilnm Brock Wwusen Advertising Club Viaza Hotel Thomas T. Kildey Harding Place West Point Miliary Academy James Buchanan Tera

Army Orders From Unireceel Deeshte

Washington July 28 Army orders list transfers retirements and appointments for numerous officers. Col Gren B Meser from Chattanooga to home for retirement, Cyril B Spicer to Walter Reed hospital, Claire B Chennault to student air corps school, and George A Tancorn to Oxford University for two years. Other officers reassigned or designated to engineer, quartermaster, medical, or signals roles at Fort Humphrey Brooksfield Philadelphia and various locations.

Unireceel Deeshte Washington, D.C Col Gren B. Meser Chattanooga Gherles Ei Heerr Q. ML. 6 Mass Lausiarit BK Oliver, Chit Engineers Fort Bumphrtys Smartt- Uo Walter A. Dusbler Fort Lincul H. Bert Knowles Whiladelhiny Thomas Edward MicMahon Ralph Jenner C. W Edgewood Arcenal Ralph Arnold Talar Corps of Engineers Philip J. Gurges Corps of Engineere Juneau Rend Rorhmix Trieutenant Cav Berkeley T. Merchant Capininta Mejor Medical Corps Paul H. Sheil Farle D. Quinnell Frank McA. Monse Emery J. Otel Leet J. Browne Frederick A. Besar Henry HM. Fraser Dongina A. Mebane Signals Corps Harry L Hen Fieet Liewtenatta Capitan F. Ay Frie E. Erickson Inf Derry DL Aeernd Meutenant First Leuteneant F. Acs Hdwerd L Andrewa James F. Anding Reco Liewly Ceorga A. Tancorn Corps Ni Mmeinerk Etudent Oxford University Beniamin J. Wier

Stella Stepin Vanishes As Radio Prompts Alarm

Stella Stepin, a 15 year old from Specialville, left home seeking friends after hearing a radio alert about a missing girl. She wandered toward a railroad station as police warned the public, prompting a nationwide search and concern over a broadcast arousing fear of being tracked by the mysterious red scare.

Mian Atella Specialville Aho Wameang Stella Folke Redic

Demand for Home Town Papers Attracts Tourists

In Bivery City tourists seek local papers at the prime hotel lobbies. San Antonio motel staff note travelers ask about the Alamo and access to town papers. Winter demand requires about 150 different papers, rising to 325 fewer in summer, with New York papers and theatrical journals drawing attention.

Bivery San Antonio Alamo New York Times Stage Internat

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