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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1930

Page

6

Creager Name On Ticket In Governor Ballot Clash

In Dallas on June 6 the Democratic state committee faced a paradox as Rene B Creager of Brownsville a Republican national committee man was officially entitled to a ballot place for the Democratic nomination for governor. Thirty signatures on the application were received yesterday by Albert Sidney Johnson secretary of the Democratic state committee.

Dallas Rene B. Creager Brownsville Terns Creager Albert Sidney Johnson Democratic State Co

Shake Into Your Shoes for Comfort and Relief

A puffed Rochester style ad extols Allen’s Foot Ease powder to curb burning and itching, reduce friction, and let wearers walk, dance, or play with renewed comfort by shaking powder into shoes each morning. The copy emphasizes quick relief and easy, real comfort.

Purcell Named Trade District Commissioner for Territory

The U S department of commerce announced Thomas J Curcell as trade district commissioner for northern Mexico Arizona New Mexico and parts of West Texas Turceff recently stationed as commercial agent at Houston district office of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce Purell long connected with public and federal offices over 22 years including chief clerk US Public Health Service in Vera Cruz 1914 and roles in forwarding brokerage Luis e Laredo advertising teaching editing and management of floral enterprises The Dallas Timers note the ballot controversy involving State Senator Thomas de Love and the Republican and Democratic parties and speculate on future committee actions The Lehi Classified Ads offer furniture sales and other items.

Thomas J. Curcell Foreign Trade Department Chamber Cammerce Mexico Arizona New Mexico West Texas United States Department of Commerce Turceff Stavioncil N Uowston Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Purell Haying Loided States Public Health Service Ocoupiant Vera Crux Luise Laredo Fleur Ail

Ella Ginders Joins Light Funnies in The Light

Ella Ginders story launches next Monday in The Light. Comic strip creators Bill Conschnan and Charlie Plumt present a modern Cinderella tale where Ella endures a harsh step family, seeks fame in Hollywood, and navigates the dream versus reality of show business.

Ella Cinders Bill Conschnan Charlie Plumt The Light Ela Cinders Crux Ster the Cinglers

Man Felt He Wasn't Wanted

IT PAUL Minn Jane 6 9 Frank Wallon seeks a divorce claiming his wife threatened to leave him or kill him for $25 but could not obtain it. He says she attacked him with knives and fists during the petition and told of plans to kill him when the knife was sharp enough. Wallon asserts cruel and inhuman treatment and recounts fears of further harm prompting him to depart.

Paul Minn Jane Frank Wallon

Barry Miller to Stop Off in 8. A

Barry Miller Texas lieutenant governor and Democratic governor candidate plans a San Antonio stop for supporter talks. He tours the Lower Rio Grande valley and heads to Austin for a state Democratic executive committee meeting Monday. Ella story fragment mentions poverty and a dramatic rise and fall in show business then a planned feature in The Light next Monday.

Barry Miller Texas San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Austin

Fasterth Tooth Powder Offers SecureFit And Fresh Breath

A new powder named Fasterth promises to secure both upper and lower plates, preventing sliding or popping out. It claims no gummy taste, keeps teeth firm, and leaves breath sweet. available at Hammers Drug Stores and other drug outlets.

Hammers Drug

Bleeding Gums Warns Of Pyorrhea And Relief Promise

An old warning about pyorrhea links bleeding gums to rheumatism anemia and nervousness. It touts a remedy Combing 25 germ stopping ingredients to heal gums in days promising teeth tightening pus relief and overall health within three weeks or money back from the manufacturer. Get Ureosone at any drug store.

Gierhea Har Pyorbers

Freckles Remedy Promises Quick Lightening Results

An advertisement touts a double strength cream to remove freckles by applying nightly. It claims rapid transformation revealing a lighter, even skin tone and urges customers to seek quick results with a money back guarantee if it fails to work.

Tribute Pro to Mothers by Dawes in England Speech

Ambassador Dawes addressed Trinity College fellows in Cambridge praising American mothers and travelers who visited England. He contrasted U S ties with Britain, noted honorary degrees awarded, and recalled meeting travelers at Westminster Hall as the proudest moment of his visit.

Cambridge Eng Dawes Trinity Colege England Hhoseli Lonedon Gach United States Westminster Hall

Endeavor Union Meeting in Los Angeles Heights

Endeavor Union of Los Angeles Heights plans a meeting featuring Miss Margaret Engel and Miss Anna Belle Sherman at Los Angeles Heights Community Church on Olmos Drive in San Antonio. Engel is second vice president, Sherman recording secretary. A roll call will open, led by Miss Marguerite Hugman, with Cleo Al fheide directing the musical program and Frank Afoak as pianist. The Rev. Arthur Boand will address the executive council at a called meeting Monday evening at 7:45.

Margaret Engel Mitt Anna Belle Sherman San Antonio Christian Endeavor Union Los Angeles Heights Community Church Olmos Drive Miss Engel Organizatium Miss Sherman Marguerke Hugman Cleo Alfheide

Funeral Held for Miss Emmy Torrey

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for Miss Brotey Torres, 75, who died at her Ell Avenue home Thursday. Born in New Braunfels, she lived much of her life in Center Point, Kerr County, and served as postmaster at Center Point for 16 years. Survivors include Miss Ardele Vorsey, Mrs. Peter Martison, Mrs. George C. Vaughan, Henri Torrey of San Antonio, and John Torrey of Davidsonville.

Emmy Torrey Brotey Torres Ell Avenue B Misa Torrey New Braunfels Center Point Kerr County

Synod Debates Merger Talk Between Presbyterian, United Churches

Delegates at the General Synod of the Preformed Church in America focused on committee reports and tourist matters while whispers of a merger with the Presbyterian Church in the United States and the United Presbyterian Church drew interest. A decision could come next week.

Synod Meerger Asminy Paqk N. J. Tune General Synod Church In

Hangs Himself as Release Day Comes

A prisoner at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth Kansas hanged himself in the prison yard shortly before midnight. He was serving a term for a Harrison narcotics act violation and was due for release on the day.

Kan Gabriel Vieve Mion Federal Penitentiare Jurane

Bledsoe Withdraws From Lieutenant Governor Race

Aledo former state senator Bledsoe announced he would withdraw from the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. He said continuing would interfere with connections and stated he believed he would be nominated if he continued.

Bledsoe Suedbock Terar CRI WFL Aledo Atate

Officers Hunt for Would-Be Kidnapper

An unidentified Black person attempted to abduct a child at the farm home of T. Filzair near Bells in Grayson County. The incident prompted a manhunt by local officers as investigators seek the suspect and determine motive.

Interman T. 3 Filzair Bells Grayson Thrin Childeen

Fat Lady of Circus Divorces After Cruelty Claims

In Los Angeles on June 6, 1947, Vinke Barton, once a circus performer weighing about 370 pounds, obtained divorce from Arthur Q. Barton a novelty seller. Mrs Barton alleges cruelty caused her to dwindle and lose work. She cites intoxication and attention to other women as facts. weight at marriage was about 512 pounds six years earlier.

Tila Hollywood Myelion Picture Capital Lestiva Ella O. Wanders Mimie Los Angeles Vinke Barton Circus Arthur Q. Barton Eterus Novelty

Watermelons in Chicago Gang War Incident

A dynamite bomb exploded on the roof of Jacob Cloobeck’s watermelon shop in Chicago late last night. The blast damaged the garage and nearby residences while police investigated motives linked to gang activity and rivalries.

Chicago Bonia Besineka Jacob Cloobeck

Mrs Sadie Hatton Funeral Is Held

Funeral services for Mrs Sadie Hatton 77 longtime San Antonio resident who died at home Thursday were held Friday afternoon with Dr Tomes M Youd officiating. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Dalry Martin of San Antonio and a son D M Hatton of Skidmore Texas.

Sadie Hatton Mre Sadie Nutton San Antonio Haat Fest Street Tomes M. Youd Wallon Wang Mis Rtig Dalry"Martin Ban Antooio D. M. Ilatlon Skidmore Tesae

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