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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1930

Page

3

City debates Elm Street widening certificates sale

Mayor and Street Commissioner spar over sale discounts for Elm Street and other widening certificates. H. W. Dittmar Co. states it offered 2 percent discount with a plan to take up certificates at 0.9 percent, and notes it has held prices steady while awaiting city action and possible transfer of transcripts from its Dallas attorney.

Feo Avenue Herbert G Uoller New York Gill James Simakon M. Chambers Teesipls of Toller Heller Chambers Stefflet Kt Deren Old Avenue A Paul B. Steffler Steffler B.fl Dittmar Bou Austin Elm Street Blu Str Brestler Ety Buelfler Osc Wold World Eli Street Dallas Nev Vr

Healthiest Girl Florence Smock is Named by 4-H Congress

Florence Smock, 18, of Eustis Florida, earns national title as healthiest girl in the United States by the 4-H clubs congress. She is listed as six feet four inches and 129 pounds and urges health seekers to avoid radical dieting and to pursue balanced habits.

Florence Smock Eustis Fla U.S National Congress

Student Sues Two Teachers in Huntington Park High Case

Angeles July 26. A Huntington Park High student Sproul McCloy sues the district and two instructors, Harry W Fletcher and Ollie Arbel-Bide, for 10000 damages over alleged personal injuries after a dispute over printing duties. McCloy says he was struck in the mouth and face, had teeth damaged, and neck strained.

Angeles Huntington Fark Union Hgh Sproul McCloy Atudent Harry W. Fletcher Ollie Arbel- Bide McCloy Ezra Neff Fletcher

Body Believed Missing Banker Found in Missouri River

A body thought to be Edward L. Droste vice president of Firee National Bank was found in the Missouri River near Dakota City Nebraska. Droste disappeared July 2 and accounts reportedly showed a short balance as investigators pursue details.

Omatia Edward L. Droste Firee National Bank Missouri River Dakota City Neh Droste

Burned couple's bodies found in Warren home ruins

The charred bodies of J. R. Harnell, 63, and his wife were found in the ashes of their home near Warren. The residence had been destroyed by fire and authorities hold the results of an investigation pending.

Constable Killed by Lightning While Sheltering

A constable with 25 years of service in Ronebuil was killed when a bolt struck the bert he sought shelter under during a storm.

Bolt Sky Ee Uaeenati Duty Gly Cromeenea Ronebuil Counir Wan Bert

Politically charged San Antonio rally erupts near Alamo Plaza

A mass gathering of over 5,000 people at Alamo Plaza turns into a heated confrontation as candidates including Robertson and Maverick face sharp blows over taxes, fraud, and political influence. Speakers interrupt, the crowd chants, and police intervene amid accusations of vote manipulation and campaign funding from hidden sources.

bin Antonio Rsar Pobittc Catherine Alamo Plaza Lhe Alamic Bexar Finaker

Film Man Divorces London War Bride in Court

In Richmond Indiana a divorce was granted by the circuit court to J Buller a film cameraman from Philis Waller once known for a London romance. The case arose from a matinee romance reported in the war era.

London Richmond Finlish J. Buller Movie Cameraninn FAI Chesit Philis Waller

Nine Year Old Bakes Birthday Cake in Albany

A nine year old boy in Albany baked his birthday cake with help from his grandmother. He had already frosted five layers and created a fondant surprise for the celebration.

Albany N.Y Norris

Mexico Flays Press Notices In Foreign Affairs

The Mexican foreign ministry condemns recent press notices and comments as unauthorized. Officials say only official channels will be acknowledged while commenting on rumors tied to the issue and the effects on foreign relations remains uncertain.

Auglico Clly Collowig Gulied Sudes Mexico Ibs Mesicay

Booth Again Heads New York Merchants Association

Willigra M. Mnoth of Guaranty Trust was re elected for a third term as president of the Merchants Association of New York. Tancelia Crommett of William Telin company reelected first vice president. Louis Comstock named second vice president. Thomas J. Watson of International Business Machines named third vice president. John Tore reelected as treasurer.

Booth N.Y. Merchants New York Willigra MM. Mnoth Guaranty Trust Company Merchants Association of New York Bing Tancela Crommett William Tselin Ang Company Lous K. Comstock Thomas J. Wotson Che — International Business Machines Rarporation Jahnf Tore Renst S.C. Mrad Seerotars

Bear on Road Startles Motorist in Narrowsburg

A frightening incident near Narrowsburg ends with a bear appearing in the road and frightening local resident Brankhofer as he worked on his automobile. The bear then fled into nearby lashes after a short moment, leaving the motorist shaken.

Slaver Belnkhofer Benin

Wheat Ripens Fast in Kangas Fields Garden City Kan

Hot weather accelerates wheat ripening in Garden City Kansas. Farmers report many combines in the fields as the crop turns plump and yields are being discussed in terms of 15 bushels per acre and higher, with expectations varying across fields.

Kangas Fields Cily Kan Sone I

Church Moderator Faces Eye Trouble in Pittsburgh Convent

The Presbyterian Church official Hugh Thomson Keer of Pittsburgh is reported to suffer eye trouble. His physician advised cancellation of all summer engagements. The General Assembly offices released the notice in Albany.

Aveuw Ham Jis Zoe Hugh Thomson Keer Pittsburgh Presbyterian

Educator Retires After Forty Seven Years of Service

In Philadelphia, a veteran educator retires after 47 years of service. The long career spans decades of teaching and school leadership within the Southwari district.

Philadaliina Alfred Vere Visor Hins

Hoover decision noms fate of two Midshipmen girls affair

Dismissal of two Annapolis midshipmen involved with Navy dormitory incident was recommended to President Hoover by Secretary Adams. Senators Walsh Sheppard Kehoe urge action after reports the two girls sought to leave the naval academy and were escorted to the dormitory while wearing uniforms. The board’s recommendation was approved by the secretary and awaits presidential action.

Annapelis Massachusetts Sheppard Texas Florida Ding Ji Midshipmen

Burgin Former S A Resident Milley Faces Dismissal

Milley, once a resident of S A, and associates from Quincy Muss and Jackson ville Pa face dismissal from a Midshipmen's press hall incident involving two girls. The family ties include Teje son of Ker and Itallyy-ygeneliearedl, with historic church roles and school transfers.

Burgin S.A Milley Aveshi Myut Quincy Muss Munnpolis Academy Teje Hhiran Ate Daniel Muthixtigt Itallyy Wrens Main Avenue Sebewl Albowere Ben Antonio Jacksoneville, Pa

Class Has Reunion After Sixty Years

El Vaso Venus July 25 Allur 60 years of sepiration clessimaites of the old AN University Cantor Mo now known He Culver Stockton college met they are D. J. anne 20 El Pash Monty Michards 51 Camp Bin and O. W. Williams 77 Port Blockton Pleb meeting was accom plished through sumutal friend Fudga C1 Srofield Carthage Me

EL Vaso Venus Allur Clessimaites Old AN University Cantor Culver Stockton College D. J Anne el Pash Monty Michards Camp Bin O. W. Williams Port Blockton Pleb Sumutal Fudga Srofield Carthage

Atlanta Man Dies in Freak Accident

An Atlanta man identified as J. LY Groover, aged sixty seven, died in a freak accident when a vehicle crashed into a pickup at a street side. Witnesses described a forceful collision that caused the vehicle to overturn near a beach area, with subsequent reporting of responders and authorities.

Atlanta J. LY Groover Ghee Tin Frank Ureosidemilk

Chinese Return and U S Friendship Highlighted

A fragment reports the return of Chinese visitors to the United States and notes their impression of American hospitality. It mentions a tour with an uncle and a local proprietor, signaling positive cultural exchanges and friendship between nations.

Cravkol Wwe China Ploneat Globo Cale D. Jobneau United States

Don't Believe In Signs Interrogate Car Seized For Liquor

A garbled report from Kenosha Ada notes a car window sign and a police stop after a driver warned against shooting. Police then found 258 gallons of alcohol in the tar loader, prompting an investigation into alleged independence in the area.

Kenosila Wie Frank Trytyera Butera Tle Arens

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