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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1930

Page

5

Ohio Repeal Debate Sways Democratic Primary

The Ohio Democratic race centers on repeal of national Prohibition as the dominant issue in the senatorial contest, with James M. Cox cited as a booster. Two candidates seek renomination, while Republican contenders offer few distinct issues. A damaged line references Light Chassift Crockett 3500 and a recovered clock amid the muddled text.

Cotundus Ohie Ohie Dem Lark James M. Cox

Solon Loses Fishing Tilt In Gulf Contest

In Texas near Aransas Bay on July 31 1949 Herry Yarborough a 12 year old Seguin nephew of Congressman Marty M Wurzbach defeated his famous uncle Ina in a gulf fishing contest using homemade tackle. Yarborough landed a 23 12 pound fish the largest caught this season while veteran anglers watched. They arrived in Worth Thursday night with May Yarborough and Mrs Wurzbach as they planned several days of fishing amid crowding and astonishment at the boy's success.

Pot Aransas Texas Herry Yarborough Seguin Marty M. Wurzbach Ina Fshing Gulf Here Hig Allele Yarboro Angerers Additing Rome May Yarborough Wuraleh Onlfit

Fragmentary nautical tale with king fish and kinship

A garbled coastal scene describes boatmen and hangers on, a broom Bantu repurposed as gear, a cheap reel from a local chain store, and a king fish catching moment tied to a family, as an uncle named Tser and others witness the event.

Florent Prrive Tser

Roosevelt appointment discussed by Philippines leaders

Manila July 31 Manuel Quezon senate president and acting senate president Sergio Osmea qned acting Speaker de la Balas today accepted President Hoover's offer to discuss the appointment of Roosevelt as vice governor of the 728.

Sland Roosevelt Manila Manel Quezon Senate Sergio Osaw Na Ue Vouge de la Balas Hoorors Biehning Mansevelt 728

Guardsmen Prepare for Texas National Guard Camp

San Antone officers and units prepare Friday night to depart for Palacios encampment from August 2 to 16. Over 509 San Antonio officers and men join about 700 total guardsmen from North and East Texas. Maj. Gen. Jon A Hamlen will lead trains. Col. Waite Tomson oversees the Artillery Brigade of 1,490. The Palacios camp spans 600 acres with artillery range. Governor Moody plans to visit with other senior officers to inspect the training period.

San Shane Bau Antonio Sam Antonio Sivers Ass Oelock Canon East Texas Halstead Dares Eighth Corps Coly Waite Tomsnn Coryn State Dai Moody Pan National Guard

Pioneer Texan and Former U S Marshal Dies in Nocona

Capt Georges A Right 91 longtime Republican leader and pioneer Texan dies in Nocona. A New York born figure, he served as United States marshal for the Northern District of Texas in earlier years and chaired local party activities. He attended several national conventions.

Anocona Esas Our Georges A. Right Fenier Federal Polifiee Pionerer Texan Republican Party United States Norther Texas New York State

Medical Reserve Officers Ordered to Duty at Fort Sam Houston

Medical Reserve officers Capt Adolph Berchelmann of San Antonio and Capt John Hector Nicholson are ordered to active duty for 14 days starting August 3 and August 4 respectively at Fort Sam Houston. Both are medical reserve officers.

Adolph Berchelmann San Antonio Xen Fort Sam Houston John Hector Nicholson Tirdoks Field

Ignatius Honored in Rome at Jesuit Shrines

Solemn services marked the commemoration of St Ignatius of Loyola founder of the Society of Jesus at the Gesu, the mother church of the Jesuits, and at Sant Ignazio. The ceremonies honored the saint widely known for his missionary work and education.

T. Ignatius Rome Ignatius of Losola Society of Jesus Gesu Jesuita Sant’ Ignazia

Synthetic Quake Exhibit at Chicago World’s Fair

A New York exhibit on earthquakes shows how quakes occur and are recorded. It features apparatus for detecting shocks and a model of a major quake, presented as part of the geology exhibit at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.

New York Chicago

Woman Solon Narrowly Escapes Air Hit in Flight

In Burtangton Vermont a female passenger aboard Fort Finn Allen aircraft had a close call when a bird struck the propeller. Pilot T A Wilson was dazed briefly but regained his senses and guided the plane to a safe landing.

Solon Burtangton Edith Nourse Rogers ‘Ng Fihnn Allen Tent T A. Wilson

Barague for Tutt leads community barbecue event

A local notice outlines a barbecue fundraiser organized by Barague for Tutt and supporters. It mentions a camp gathering at Comal Camp at 6:0 PM and invites those who aided in the campaign, with attendees expected from West Vexas railcoms and nearby groups. The text references local sponsors, subscription support, and a call for community participation.

Lis Ure Gulf & West Vexas Purtle Comal Lhursang Meru Wonton Otto Mt Guede

District Attorney Bans 17 Salicious Magazines

WALLINGTON D C July 91 District Attorney Teo Rover has been banning magazines in his spare time. He argues readers will reject trashy weeklies and asserts citizens deserve better publications. He says he personally read some issues and supports limiting salacious content.

Wallington D. C Teo AL Rover Thorn Senate Curl Bey

King George Signs Pact Ratification

Fragmented text describes King George signing a pact ratification in London. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the event appears tied to constitutional or imperial matters with references to writs and national lines.

George London

Lectures on Economy Begin Delayed to August 11

Dr Kenneth Cameron will lead a series titled Business Economy with three lectures. The program, sponsored by the San Ang coastal junior chamber of commerce, moves from August 4 to August 11. Lectures will be held in the Main Avenue High School auditorium. Cameron also lectures in Galveston under the Booster Club there.

Kenneth Cameron Pines San Anglotic Junior Chamber of Commercey Main Avenue de Cameron Dha Galveston Cits

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