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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1930
Page
2
A Citroen automobile presents to Pope Pius XI a grand motor car with eighteenth century Venice styling. The papal coat of arms decorates the chair back and electric signal buttons allow the Pope to direct his chauffeur.
Mrs Ethel Piet of 315 West Pre Jat area reported Wednesday that $22 was stolen from her purse after a handbag clipping occurred from her automobile parked downtown. The incident was attributed to a theft at Mrs TD Redmond’s vehicle in Beaumont.
An old advertisement extols Welch's Grape Juice as a brain sharpener and healthful beverage. It touts pure Concord grape juice as nourishing, easily absorbed, and non fattening, praising its refreshing qualities and long market presence.
Enrique Santibenez Mexican consul general makes plans for the reception of former Mexican president Portes Gil and Mrs Portes Gil when they arrive in San Antonio Thursday afternoon. They will be greeted at the border by friends from Mexico City and escorted to the capital, with dinner and entertainment arranged for their stay through Saturday night before continuing to Laredo and home.
Fragmented OCR lists cloudy and clear conditions across multiple locales including Kansas City Montgomery Alabama Texas and Nebraska with mentions of Atlanta Georgia and Tulsa Oklahoma. Specific temperatures or forecasts are sparse but the piece reads as a terse weather round up with vague conditions and several place names.
Elder EB Hampton from Hounton will speak at 7 40 oclock Wednesday night before delegates to the South Texan Seventh Day Adventists general conference at Peacock Military Academy. Elder Le Itsy Fronm from Washington LD will discuss the topic Life in Chelation and Reperi for the conference. About 125 young people will meet Wednesday afternoon for music and Cantle at Owahoma ils.
Fire swept through Leded Motor Truck agency at 1727 Bronteny and Wide, gutting the building and destroying 14 trucks. Firemen saved some areas as roof caved in risking crews. John J. Jones Furniture Co suffered smoke and water damage with losses to be tallied. Estimated total loss around $90,000 to $100,000 with insured coverage noted.
Brady Texas July 30 The Texan Sheep Goat Raisers convention opens with several hundred ranchmen registered. An executive committee pre convention meeting voted to raise 12000 for a 500000 national advertising fund to be proposed at the convention.
Fragmented text notes inquiries from the United States Army and the Department of Agriculture about a Texas bay and its rate. It mentions C. S. Funk and a shift from earlier obedience to new standards, with references to last winter and a change in acceptance.
New York reports Willem Hy Allen director of the Institute for Public Service was cleared by a grand jury of allegations involving an illegal sale and improper acts tied to the Ver dina Gold Mining company at Horana, Mexico. No indictment followed.
Reported from Monteat officials an inmate transfer involving KMinga. An innocent man allegedly aiding the author was moved from Juarez to Chili City. Authorities say Americans attempted to free him. A man identified as Meéérs was shot by officers during the prison break incident.
In Mexico City reports from Chihuahua indicate a prison escape attempt ended with the death of suspect Manuel Villa real, a man sought for the slaying of William Meares at El Paso. Earlier dispatches said Meares had been transferred to the same penitentiary. A Mexican youth reportedly killed a Mexican official, mistaking him for Villa real, before being restrained in the jail.
A Chicago publisher reports San Antonio plans to issue bullet proof vests for two payroll guards. Chief Owen Kilday says the modern gear costs about 80 dollars per piece, and will be worn by the city’s security staff as standard equipment.
A man was arrested after a hold-up and theft of an automobile on a city road. The suspect, described as a driver for a local livery, allegedly forced the driver from the vehicle and fled with the car after threatening him with a knife. The patrol arrested the suspect while he remained near the scene.
Report from WAHEMINGTUA notes upcoming installation of communication devices aboard vessels. The program, expected by August, aims to modernize marine entertainment and improve crew coordination with new machinery.
Investigators from the Department of Justice and the Federal Narcotics Bureau probe an illicit drug distribution ring linked to inmates at the Wanex at Lancers Worth Penitentiary. The operation allegedly involved multiple prisoners across several states, with authorities pursuing leads and arrests.
An obscure city item lists prices for various electric fixtures and supplier names including Tikrit fixture Copatuad Electric and Birks Ehanin. The short notice mentions reduced rates and age limits, leaving readers unsure of the exact products and dates involved.
Elder Froom of the Seventh Day Adventist ministry, editor of The Ministry, speaks at the South Texas conference in Peacock Military academy. He prophesies a dire era before judgment, cites signs of the times, and notes a rise in knowledge and global upheaval.
Tom IC Weber chair announced Wednesday a R200 contingency fund. He stated at the largest tally in the history the county committee backed the measure.
A brief item notes a judgment near as a Texas church conference with involvement from a secretary of ministerial affairs and church leaders. The short notice names a local religious gathering and anticipated decision.
In a party primary, Citizens' League gains control of the county executive committee as Democratic precinct committeemen favored the league ticket. Several council members backed both ticket lines and avoided partisan campaigning. The Miscellaneous For Sale item notes a 22M head class on the calendar.
Plans for funding for the county’s coming year are outlined by Kendall, auditor, noting the potential fund increase from 457,082.72 dollars this year. He cites allocations in the bridge fund and roads program and mentions storage for the budget materials in Abgrcé A tor.
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