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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1929
Page
13
Sergeant John McGee leads Eighth Corps area in new army recruits. He reportedly recruited 74 men this period, with Sergeant Carl Laws at El Paso a distant second with 11. Summary released by commanding officers notes McGee’s success in May recruitment push.
In Altus Oklahoma a car broke through a railing and plunged into the north fork of the river. Authorities fear one or more occupants may have perished while two others swam free. The fragmentary text includes an unrelated classifieds note about dining room chairs.
Victor Frias, 213 King's Court, a city employee, died from what was believed to be a heart attack at the city rock quarry in Brackenridge Park Thursday morning. He was taken to Hobert D B Green Hospital by a passerby. An inquest was planned.
An advertisement extols aspirin as a safe common remedy for headaches neuralgia and fevers. It stresses purity and lack of habit forming drugs praising doctor endorsed uses while urging readers to buy Pure Aspirin as a trustworthy cure.
Seventy five thousand Shriners gathered for their fifty fifth annual convention in Los Angeles. A grand parade along Figueroa Street drew about 70,000 spectators while an official review showcased B temple units and stars from the motion picture industry. Walter Sugden of Wheeling was elected imperial council outer guard and Ten Youngworth of Los Angeles will be installed imperial potentate, with ten officers advancing one rank. The next convention city favored options Toronto Minneapolis and Atlantic City with a tilt toward New Jersey.
The body of General Enrique Gorazlicta, supreme chief of the "Gristeros," was returned to relatives last night by the government after a battle near San Julian, where he was killed by federal soldiers on Sunday.
Five Mexicans who entered the United States illegally will be deported to Trinidad on Thursday night, per W. W. Knopp of the local immigration office. The report notes the group faces deportation proceedings under immigration law.
Finest A Baetz national president of the junior chamber of commerce leads 19 San Antonio delegates to attend the world convention in Michigan June 12 to 15. Commercial aviation and its future will be discussed with ten national aviation leaders addressing the convention. Air maneuvers will be demonstrated by 50 airplanes. Benched names include Marty Diakf Alfred Chalkles William Northway Anthue Randol Travis Maur sind Jd St Hinsey Tier Youngs Crook Milined Jack Bradbury Gorda Smith Wilson Southwell Arthur Chalkey Mrs Arthur Piel and Mrs Ink Traburs.
A letter to City Clerk Fred Fries from H. Hass of Victoria asks whether a concrete sewer system is feasible. The note was forwarded to Street Commissioner Pant and Steffler for review.
Widespread misunderstanding of the new registration law prompts William A. Whalen to issue an explanation. He says aliens who entered before June 3 can register to legalize residence and need not leave the country if they fail to register. The law, effective July 1, aims to help aliens choose to normalize their status.
The town buzzes over Classification 157 Light Classified Ads featuring Jate models. Dealers promote affordable pre owned cars with promises of reliable performance and friendly terms. Residents weigh prices, warranties, and service options as they compare offers.
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