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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1930

Page

3

Art Exhibit Opening Sets Attendance at Municipal Auditorium

Ardata of San Antonio hosts an exhibit of paintings and etchings in the East and West rooms of the Municipal Auditorium tied to the San Antonio chapter of the American Institute of Architects. An informal reception Sunday afternoon will feature art lovers and members of local clubs and societies. Exhibitors include Jose Arps Downon Duwaon Watson Henry Anthony de Young Faul Cook Rolla Taylor Eloise Polk McGill Xavier Gonzales and many others.

Ardata of San Antonio American Institute of Architects Art Teague Palette and Chisel Club Art Guilet Jose Arps

Optometrist Dr J J Osborn Eye Strain Talk

Dr J J Osborn announces eye strain relief method at the 816 Moore Building. The presentation promises measurable results and invites open minded individuals seeking relief to compare their eyes with perfect vision using drawings, explaining eye aches and headaches. No obligation or pressure. partial invitation extended.

J. J. Osborn Optometrist Moore Building

Woman Prowler Threatens Lives of Little Girls

A mysterious woman prowler entered the Harmuth home in Woodward, frightening two young sisters Margaret and Catherine. The intruder whispered threateningly to the elder girl and fled when a noise occurred, leaving the family seeking police protection. A note with a kidnapping plot was found on the wall.

Catherine Margaret Harmuth Mra Alvin Hermuth Margaret Woodward Howere

Harlandale High Play Wins District Prize

The Giant's Stair from Harlandale High won first place in the district eight interscholastic one act play contest at Thomas Nelson Page Junior School Saturday night. Director Mike Martin led cast members Margaret Tullis Ruth McCates Lynn Brown and Ben Callin with singers Miss Mary Johnston Miss Ide L. Davis and Melvin Wilkinson. Other schools included Brackenridge Hondo and Kerrville High. Miss Jeston Dickey directed the meet.

Harlandale High School Thomas Nelson Page Mike Martin Olowing Margaret Tullis Ruth McCateb Lynn Brown Ben Callin Singes Mary Johnston Ide I. Davis Melvin Wilknason Brackenridge, Hondo Kerrville High School Jeston Dickey Meet

Labor Builds Dinner Show in Denver

Denver reports that a new theater operated by onion labor groups will open April 20, the first of its kind in American theater history. Musicians and stage hands out of work from talking pictures will run the venue, with union leaders backing the plan and urging all Denver labor union members to support the project.

Denver Onion Labor Groupa Ita Talking Wewical Pictures

Warning Scream of Wife Prevents Holdup of Grocer

At 3 p.m. Saturday two black men attempted to rob Albert Perez, grocer at 628 North Colorado Street. Mrs. Perez cried out from behind the store, her scream startling the would‑be robbers who fled with pistols in hand. The incident ended without a theft.

Albert Perez North Colorado Street Perex

A Citizen Dies in Chair at Home

Funeral services for Fleury Gensweider Welder age 58 of 1505 Avenue H will be held Monday afternoon. Neighbor Frank Guarda found him dead sitting in his chair after he called and did not receive an answer. He is survived by his brother Adelph Gensweider and his sister Mrs. H. Hierbsleb of San Antonio. He was a member of the Harmonic lodge Order of Hermann Sons.

Fleury Welder Avenue H Frank Guarda Gensweider Gensweider Won Adelph Gensweider H. Hierbs

Dance Sunday and Saturday Night at the Labor Temple

City readers are invited to enjoy the hottest music in town with featured acts including Feat Wall, Theo, Arte Oreh and Don entertainers. Sunday and Saturday night events promise lively performances at Crescent Bead in Cibolo with local orchestras and modern tunes.

Wall Alte Theo Labor Temple Crescent Bead Cibolo Don “Albert Tainers

Marconi Reports 11000 Mile Radiophone Readout From Yacht

From the Electra off Sydney, Marquis Guglielmo Marconi says his radiophone experiments reached about 11000 miles today. He spoke directly with Sydney without the relaying aerials used earlier at the electrical exhibition. The voice transmission followed a prior demonstration that lit the display with a radio wave.

Universal Borrice Genga Sydney Australia Guglielmo Marconi

Treasury March tax receipts top half a billion

Washington March 20 Official figures show income and corporation tax receipts at the treasury for March totaling over 550 million dollars after a one per cent rate cut. Through March 27 collections stood at 549.83 million, down 43 million from a year ago, with fiscal year receipts reaching 1.50259 billion, up 194 million.

Washington D. C The Treasury

Expert lauds 2003 Ing A housing and caging at San Antonio Zoo

Expert visitor Wermann Rube, president of Louis Rube, comments on San Antonio Zoo in Brackenridge Park. He notes the new monkey island and bear pits rank among the finest in the country, comparing it with Milwaukee Detroit St Louis and predicting Chicago soon to follow.

San Antonio Municipal Brackenridge Park United States Wermann Rube Louis Rube Germany Rube San Antonio Zoological Society Rule Milwaukee Detroit St. Louis Caxo Chicago San Antonio

Babe Ruth to Speak to Knothole Gang in San Antonio

Babe Ruth will address the Knothole Gang in San Antonio Monday night at the YMCA boys department. About 80 members are expected, with the event sponsored by local boys’ clubs and the Y.M.C.A. officials coordinating the program.

Babe Ruth San Antonio Kida Boydom Moniar M Robe Norman Macled Boys’ Department The Y. IM SDM Knot-Hote Gand

Battleship Insurance Push Delays British War Film

Bruce Woolfe, head of a London film company, sought three battleships seven destroyers and more from the Mediterranean fleet to recreateGallipoli for a movie. The admiralty agreed but required all risks insurance for about ten days costing up to 500000. Lloyds warned premiums would be high, so work on the film was suspended.

Niveewal Bere Lonpon March Tecate Bruce Woolfe Gallipoli Admiralty Mediterranean Comany Waoolfe Lloyds

Naval Parley Air Subject to Be Discussed on NBC Hookup

New York March 20 Harry R Flory manager of the London bureau of International News Service will discuss this week’s progress at the naval disarmament conference. His NBC radio hookup from London studios will be carried across the Atlantic and rebroadcast through the National Broadcasting Company chain in the United States.

New York Ins Harry R. Flory London Bureau of Internations News Service National Broadcasting Company Lanion British Broadcasting Corporation Plory E Voice Atlantic Na- Bonal Broadcasting Company Slam Sons

Prohibition Referendum Defeated in Victoria Australia

In Victoria Australia prohibition advocates suffered a decisive defeat in the statewide referendum. Early Central News reports indicate only about 15 percent of votes favored prohibition, with a three fourths majority required to pass. Campaigners, including endorsements from Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison, urged support but failed to sway the outcome.

London Mar Australia Victoria Nelbourne Tuedega Henry Ford Thomas A. Edison

Tourists Hear Soprano in Chicoprene Club Concert

Tourists to hear Mrs Lola Gib eon-Deaton perform in a winter tour stop at the Canopus Tourist Club. She is supported by a giblin ensemble and pianist Mrs Florry Leap. Violin players include Mrs J P Seamonds and others. Program includes dances and a progressive party, with times listed for Tuesday through Friday events.

Lola Gibeon-Deaton Canopus Sire H. BR. Rigeler Hiegler Florry Leap Gibson-Denton J.P. Seamonds FW. Moore H. W. Carnahan Annie Lauris Neuson Glenn BD. Parke Bs. Riegler Joske Bros Lois Gibson Club Root

Russian Princess to Remain in U S New Your March

Anastasia Tchaikovsky identified as Grand Duchess Avataeta and daughter of Nicholas II faces possible deportation. Attorney George Franklin claims authorities granted temporary permission, noting no firm action yet. Call Grackett 2400 if you have lost something.

Anastasia Tchaikovsky Avataeta Nicholas II Russia George 8 Franklin Grackett

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