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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1929
Page
3
A reassurance appears that readers can quickly locate vacant positions and housing in the light classified ads. The note emphasizes convenient searching and timely results for those considering a relocation.
June 11 report from Austin notes Governor Dan Moody vetoed the prison concentration bill pursued by the legislature. The measure would allow a citizen group to locate the prison system. The page also promotes Cars Wanted classified ads in volume two.
Los Angeles July 11 The cult of Charlea H. Duell New York manager again at Tian Gish green star for 32 000 was to open in superior court here today The case has been postponed due to the illness of Duell's attorney The court ordered another attorney be employed Duell claims he advanced Miss Gish money for a European trip while he was her manager
A $2000 reward was posted today by Frank D. Patty of Portland for the arrest of the slayer of his wife Mrs. Virginian Patty. Her body was found in a closet with evidence of foul play, and authorities say she died more than two days before discovery. William A. Latham, former radio man, remains at large as a suspect. Police questioned Ava Schultz, Mrs. Polly's close friend, about her relationship with a wireless operator and the alleged affair connected to the case.
Judge W. H. Bly post master Grand Lodge of Trans A. I. and A. M. will be master of ceremonies at the installation of Community Lodge No. 420 officers in the lodge room on June 24. Officers for the coming year include Gilbert G. Wright Jr as worshipful master and J. I. Nicholls re-elected secretary, with others named for senior deacon junior deacon and stewards.
County Clerk Jack Ft. Burke reported that 1017 of the authorized notaries public in Bexar County failed to qualify by the final day. Only 2103 had met the $1000 loan requirement and other qualifications, leaving a large gap even as sickness or unavoidable absences may excuse some applicants. Burke noted the two year term and possible delays remain.
Lawrence Wilkins a 16 year old from Cincinnati becomes junior national champion of America with a perfect 400 score. He later set a world record of 40 consecutive bullseyes and belonged to the Dewac international rifle winners team.
In Old Orchard Maine crews of two monoplanes the Green Flash and the Yellow Bird have waited weeks for suitable weather to fly to Rome. Both planes suffered minor damage in attempts, with only one exception in thirteen days, delaying their departure further.
A person described as a dope seller with alleged peckiler was held by federal authorities on a 31000 bond set by US commissioner B M Siddall. Arrested Monday by narcotics agent Fred Mertz, the individual faces charges of possession and sale of narcotics in a case tied to a show.
In Philadelphia on June 11 Virgila Cisie Howard, an actress with a New York troupe, wed George Courtney, a boxer from Adimore Oklahoma, in a magistrate ceremony by Edward Holland. Her twin Florence wed Abed Spurlock, UNC football coach, in Lancaster a week earlier.
In Waco on June 11 Harold Harris, a Hellen youth, was pulled from the Bosnne river unconscious. He was revived by artificial respiration, then knocked unconscious when the ambulance overturned while en route to a hospital, and revived again. He later returned home to Teltow.
Mrs Audie B Carroll of 200 Stratford court will be buried after services at First Baptist Church with Rev Tognor Welvington and others officiating. She was a Alabama native and had lived in San Antonio 12 years. Survived by husband Dr M Garrall and daughter Mrs C Werner of San Antonio.
The chamber will host a banquet for James P Aries, executive vice president of the Chicago Association of Commerce, at the Gunter hotel Tuesday night. He is en route to the Pacific coast and will be in San Antonio from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., as per Porter Whaley, chamber manager.
The second annual All-Wilson Counts joint product banquet drew about 130 attendees in Floresville with guests from surrounding counties and 42 local fruit and vegetable entries. Sponsored by the Floresville chamber of commerce, the event featured homegrown fare and plans for a repeat banquet next year. J C Morphayt, Floresville chamber president, presided.
Austin June 14 testimony in the impeachment charge against J T Robison land commissioner will begin Thursday before the House of Representatives. The House yesterday upheld a ruling on admissibility of testimony from the joint committee investigating the land office and voted to have Col Robert Allen Sr and CG Breneman represent the House in preparing the case. A separate line notes a business opportunity class offering daily unusual options.
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