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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1930
Page
21
Diplomatic official Aun Gordon Gordon in San Antonio discusses American bootlegging, fake gin, and illicit bottle brands tied to British and Canadian distilleries. He notes detection methods, foreign liquor trade across China, England, and the U S, with references to legal figures and historical corruption allegations.
Sam H Manor aged 72 died at residence 531 Araneae Avenue and was buried in Elgin after Thursday afternoon services at his parish. A Weberville native and former Elgin resident, he lived in Ban Antonio for 30 years. He was a Woodmen of the World member. Survived by widow Netlia Dianor of Ban Antonio, brother W. H Manor of Marion, several siblings and other relatives.
Mrs R A Yelton former resident of 117 Vercal street died Sunday morning in a Kingsville hospital after illness of some time. She had lived in San Antonio for more than 20 years and had been in poor health since January. Survived by husband Th A Yelton a clerk in the auditor's office of the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Kingsville.
Rafcher sustains injuries after his car crashes through a railing near Eagle Pars. He remained trapped in the wreck under a bridge for hours before being freed to reach a highway and ride a truck to Del Rio. Car demolished and bridge damaged.
Melons shipped from Pleasanton average around 40 pounds with some up to 60 pounds. Earth Williams shipped the cargo, but heavy rain and heat damaged portions. Over the county the crop suffered, with more than 200 cars rolling from the area in the harvest work.
A local agricultural program in Ame County, supported by the Mocarranton chamber of commerce, reports strong profits from tomato production. The project, led by Principal Mesalt Walt, cultivated high acreages in tomato varieties Uhl Font and yielded a substantial harvest.
NPR York reports another reduction in bank acceptances with lower bids across maturities. New rates show 2 percent bids for short terms and declines for longer terms, reflecting the shakeout in the money market.
ATINYON June Bd report by state commissioner of agriculture notes ranches in excellent condition. Survey lists condition at 82 percent of normal with 20 percent clean, based on hearty running reports from George KR. Ter tell.
Robert B. Green hospital leadership argues the city clinic cannot be transferred there due to lack of funds and facilities. Board president Cunningham says the hospital will oppose any move to operate the county clinic, noting patients would still seek care there but the hospital cannot take over the city clinic duties.
San Francisco June 24 election of officers to climax at the American Electric Railway association conventium with J. E. Manna from Washington as first vice president, likely to succeed Paul Bhaup of San Francisco as president.
The Order of Chivalry held its regular meeting on Monday June 28 at 7740 1 On to the Scottish Rite temple. After a brief business session it was decided to stage boxing and wrestling next time. AL Hocker urged new members and announced entertainment followed by dances and readings. The program included The Proposal and two readings Daniel in the Lion's Den and Tit for Tat. The group shared refreshments.
Public notices show a $140 000 construction package for Del Rio schools including a $90 000 tin school building. The contract covers remodeling the high school to a junior high, a new elementary, North Heights addition, West End elementary addition, and a separate negro school project. Completion is unlikely before the new school year.
Forty eight students including Chio Mei Hu and Christy Mathewson Sr will graduate from the Brooks Field course Friday morning. Officers from Lat Duke States Military academy and West Point will join the class, with an aerial review and exercises set for the event. The March Field flying school will graduate 10 officers and 27 cadets, and members of the Brooks Field unit will move to Well Field after the exercises to begin specialized training at the advanced aeronautical school.
A San Antonio arrest exposes a car theft ring that bought new cars then stole up to ten similar vehicles using altered papers and license changes. Detectives A. J. Mice and Choris Dartholomge led the operation with tips from Hell Motor Exchange proprietor Wiklin W. Heil. The ring operated across multiple Texas cities including Dallas, Beaumont, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, and San Marcus, with six cars reportedly disposed of by the crew.
An irregular military dispatch lists army officers and assignments from Washington to Fort Crockett. Names include Majors and Captains with postings to Fort Leavenworth and Fort Crockett, noting several officers such as D. Ay and A. Saméaré amid routine transfers and duties.
Adolph Michel, 64, will have funeral services at Grace Tauberan church Thursday afternoon. He died early Tuesday morning and will be buried at Addor Masdate lodge cemeteries. Survived by wife Martha, three sons Arthur George and Adolph, brother Henry C Michel, sister Mire, Oscar Puppe, and two grandchildren.
Funeral service for Mrs. Miller 75 of 120 Warwick Bontevard who died Monday at home was held Tuesday morning with Dr L F Gates and Rev G T Skinner officiating. Interment in Lewisport. Mrs Miller was a longtime resident of San Antonio and a member of Highland Park Baptist. Survived by husband E Miller and daughters Mrs B R Thomas of San Antonio and Mrs E G Cotterll of Omenshoro.
A trio of armed bandits stormed the Gao Station at Broadwar Street. One man held Hatcher at gunpoint while another threatened with a knife. They rifled the cash register, taking $3, and ordered Hatcher to return to the office without making a sound as they fled. A bystander standing by during the incident watched.
Aft ly arraigned before Justice John FS Onion Aflty Terrell son of a former Texas comptroller was released on a $50 bond on a charge of assault and murder aiding. He allegedly beat his alchor and threatened to kill. He was taken to a medical hospital in a hysterical condition after the attack. Terrell defied Detective Captain Hopkins to arrest him without a warrant but was later placed under arrest.
A roundup of community happenings includes hotel events with representatives at a national hotel greeters ceremony, return from conventions by Albert Schweitzer and Teddy Zeit ber, and a silver cup win by a rural trot student. Pauline Nelson’s student Florence Ariebholt receives special recognition for perfect attendance. Earl Brown visits his daughter before Randolph Field dedication. G T Lane, nearly 75, begins return travel after 50 years with Southern Trailway. Construction starts on a $10,000 power plant expansion by Ant hony Public Service. a nonpartisan political candidates discussion set for Los Angeles civic league. Junior Yanks prepare two weeks campouts under Noble Roberts. M Stolser joins the Tone club. San Antonio Lions elect officers. Suga M Elisabeth Quinginn returns to work after 18 months away. heavy rain prompts a large chapter picnic at Mrs. A B Dranee’s home. Dr J S Lanksard to address medical group in Detroit and travels to New York and Canada.
Texas figure shows rural Val Verde County per capita running cost at 45.71 dollars. The county lists five rural schools with facilities in Lacura and a total property value around 3160.50 dollars. Salaries total 8605 dollars according to a report by Mrs Besala Way Lowe, county superintendent for the state department of education.
NEW ORLEANS June 24 Approximately 1 084 000 bales of cotton belong to the state cooperative association will be seized by the Cattle Stabilization corps. E F Creekmmera president of the corporation pledges action as the American Cotton Cooperative band quarters prepare for transfer.
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