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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1930
Page
35
New York reports a volatile boxing scene with Singer Great predicted to rise like Tony Leonard, aiming for lightweight glory. Tabloid notes persistent talk of bookings, potential rival matchups, and the ambition to draw big crowds while navigating a crowded welterweight field.
Manchester event reports a new world record in the 200 yard event with a standout performance by Celia Wolstenhebam. The distance was completed in Fo minutes, aided by a teammate relay and strong finishing pace.
A luncheon is planned at 122 oclock Monday July 6 at the Menger hotel for all Catholic women as part of a city wide drive. The Council supports the Catholic welfare center, clinics, parish schools, employment bureau, athletics and volunteer services, led by honorary president Archbishop A J Chrossnerts and director Rev M S Garriga.
Reported improvement in Misa Thuilah Petterson from an intersection crash. The injured person, 1083 West Ashby Place, was treated at Sra Tess infirmars with injuries described as serious but improving after the overturning collision with a vehicle from Weilnce doy Wight.
Brownsville Texas July 25 reports a cooling trend as Gulf breezes keep the Lower Rio Grande Valley unusually mild during a hot spell. Observers note the region remains one of the coolest in the United States with daily gulf winds easing the heat for visitors from northern areas.
In Ram bon New Jersey on July 25 the United States Army four edged Greentree 19 to 7 after a rain delayed match. The Army trailed early but surged to win and advance to trials against Whiprowy Iver of Morristown in the Beeber Memorial tournament.
A bond issue of 150000 is considered likely to finance a city filtration plant in Townsville. Officials note a later bond of 100000 may follow for sewer and incinerator projects, plus 80000 for street work, as urgent municipal improvements are deemed necessary.
res. William AH Joyner to conduct duck Twneval services Saturday afternoon in Antonio. Pallbearers listed including Rey A G Cowan J By Ghurhy A B Trach TAT Rosson and several others. Interment at Port Arthur area with local clergymen assisting.
The Washington based Army lists officers and soldiers celebrating long service including majors, captains, and colonels. Moves include retirements and assignments across Forts Du Pont Fort Sam Houston Fort Drown and Fort Wayne with personnel changes affecting several units and hospitals.
A group of Sin Dire legionnaires plans a cross country journey in a covered wagon to the American Legion convention. The voyage will take about seven weeks, traveling east to west via the Santa Fe trail and returning north to the east coast by way of New York Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Atlanta Birmingham New Orleans along the Old Spanish trail. They will use an automobile chassis for the wagon and carry sleeping and lodging within.
War buddies Grist ard J and Lowenthal traveled from New Jersey to Los Angeles and gathered in Wagon Mound. A cyclone struck the town during their reunion, causing the walls to collapse and killing a survivor who had just reunited with his war buddy.
A Newburgh couple tied the knot in a late night ceremony on June 25 or 26, with guests confirming the timing as the couple finalized their marriage plans. Unclear spellings and fragmented names appear in the report.
Austin July 25 The state board indicated an enlargement of the state health department budget for the next two years. The department seeks 420 060 for the coming biennium, up from 1320 000 in the fiscal year just ended. Increases would fund pay rises for the state health officer and public health education director, more nurses, and higher salaries for chemists and inspectors. Additional requests include 3000 yearly for malaria control, 8000 to 10000 for social service staff, and 200 515 to 600 000 for insurance commissioner needs.
In Fairfax California on July Bisave reportedly appeared at a swimming spot and waded near the edge. Police were called and Marin Bolo found one bathing suit under his clothing. he was arrested and charged with disturbing the peace.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Rube Goldberg and various roles. The readable bits reference passengers, bill collectors, captors, landlords, speakers, singers, board-hogs, and bridge couples. The overall meaning and event are unclear from the text.
Dr CE Hater travels from Fort Jeneee to attend the National Dentists convention with many peers visiting cities and sites. The report notes multiple figures from Paris to San Antonio, El Paso, and other locales touring and attending events while sharing greetings from the East and West.
Text indicates Heights School and Los Angeles Heights area officials discuss opening an athletic field for public use to showcase a football season. Superintendent B S Hinkeley Reyes and Dr G S Tass of the Los Angeles area education association comment on plans and features including ticketing and facility access.
In a chaotic OCR fragment a court case and traffic notices are mentioned with scattered names and actions. It references corporations, individuals, and dates though details are obscured. The piece hints at legal proceedings, charges, and a financial or regulatory review affecting local entities.
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