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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1930

Page

18

Morning calls flood the San Antonio phone lines

Telegraphic notes from Harry Martyn of the local telephone company reveal that 70 percent of all calls occur between 8 and 11 am and again from 4 to 6:30 pm. He notes many housewives sleep late, while bidirectional calls split roughly evenly between home and business lines with women of leisure and working mothers dominating morning traffic.

Bam Harry Martyn Tora! Telephone Company Ftone Afteenoon Kilby Mr. Martyn Sen Antonio San Antonio Calla Asen Mr. Martys

Sleeping Family of Six Burned to Death in Home

New York March 25. A family of six perished in a fire that destroyed their suburban home in Rayside. The victims include First, 47, his wife 44, and four children. A member of the household, Charen Kar ton, is missing and believed to have perished. Cause of the fire is undetermined.

New York Merrh Raysifé Charen Karton Nod Tan Eleeping

Unclear snake incident reported near freight axle site

Fragmentary notice describes a rattlesnake encountered at an elevator axle area with water feature nearby. The reptile reportedly climbed aboard earlier, near a galley or similar facility, as workers attempted to address the situation.

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Marriage reform court contemplates cross nation unions

In Chiruaria Mex city of Morel 24 CP a commission of lawyers reports plans to curb a project governing marriages between Mexicans and Chinons. The effort aims to standardize nuptial rules across the border and address cross nationality unions.

Chino Mexican Chiruarua Mex Morel Chinon Mub

Knives Flash as Blind Pair Fight

An unclear report from Mexico describes a violent incident at a downtown street corner involving two individuals, with chaotic details and limited readable facts. The fragment notes a confrontation and injuries but omits names, dates, and precise locations.

Woman's club round table meets in regular session

The Book Lover's round table of the Woman's club met at noon Friday with all members present. Hostesses Mina Hatlie Davis and Mrs. A. H. Winkenhower arranged lavender and yellow wildflowers. The discussion featured Shachey's Elizabeth and Kasex in two papers by Mrs. Leo Lesser and Miss Williams. Planning for a Flower Show exhibit followed, with officers elected for the coming year.

Woman’s Club Mina Hatlie Davis A. H. Winkenhower Shachey Wilzabeth and Kasex

Cancer Clinic Proposed in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on March 24 an announcement by Dr Walter Coffey senior surgeon and Dr John D Humber Jr described support for a permanent cancer clinic in the city. The White Memorial Hospital will receive a $70,000 donation already contributed to a related effort.

Entiremay Service Los Angles Clif Mae Jin Los Walter Coffey John D. Humber Washington, D. C Congress

Thompson Dies. Chicago Steel Magnate and Director

Thompson, noted Chicago steel magnate and director of the Tni and Level company, died here. The meeting adopted resolutions endorsing a drama and Tropagedane air theater project. After business, members dined and were served tea and coffee by Mrs Elizabeth Cirnski Graham and Mr FB Hartis.

Thompson Chicago Tni and Level Company R. F. Stont Moe Cnernj Misa Mies Ondersons Mes Krough E. Q. Graham Stee Henrys Ani Senelam Drsema Yehich Ulzin Tborghim Vis Wolhor de Kas Cit Elizanth Cirsnski Graham FB. A. Hartis Colfer

Community notices and personal items from local church and society

The column lists members and relatives visiting, traveling, or returning from trips to cities like New York and Houston. It notes church activities, a guest speaker from the university, fraternity events, and various social engagements. Mentions of milk production and a Jersey cow reflect rural duties alongside campus visits.

Linre Lamy Selman Houston Wiliam F. Morga Barcay New York City Ceara J. Gamphetl I Metyine Ion Honason Thy Fenege Holden Caninbndl Elie Ant F Sandis

Tax collections in Gonzales show mixed gains

In Gonzales County tax figures for the year show overall gains though details are unclear. The report notes total collections and smaller brackets with several figures partially legible, including percentages and sums like 50.09 percent and amounts around 20. The fragment preserves the general message of revenue results and departmental accounting.

Gonzales Cosax IAEA

City Hall Struggles to Hire as Plans for New Jobs Loom

Daily crowds gather near City Hall as officials reveal plans for municipal employment. Workers, largely men from diverse backgrounds, discuss prospects, with many awaiting word on whether projects will proceed.

Poultry Tour Plans Amid County Industry Decline

A local poultry tour planned by Gonzales C of C faces challenges as Gorewlee county outlines industry issues. The piece notes some of Nos state's largest poultry farms facing declines, with a campaign reducing costs by about 30 percent last year and possibly continuing.

Gorewlee Vyilery Nos

Confederate Vet Claimed by Death in Texas Obituary

A Texas obituary notes the death of Confederate veteran Alexander Clemo aged over sixty-three. Survived by a daughter Mrs Annie Diver of Caero and two sons Shake and Alexander. The veteran was known for his gray uniform at public events and celebrations, including the Turkey Trois and Shriz werd anniversaries.

Clemo Texas Alesander Wenree Cuera Turkey Tip Ted Tn Avdireun Tea Annie Diver Caero Uhake Finit Ber Alexander

Railroad Men to Meet on April 8 11

Delegates from railroad divisions gather for a four day conference in Terceara under the four transportation brotherhoods the Order of Railway Conductors the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen to discuss regulatory and working matters.

Nterswolgr. Ce UPI Terceara Transpeartation Brotherhood Englisem Tocecatlin Birentt

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