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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1929

Page

2

San Antonio Pools Open Week Ahead Season Start

San Antonio pools cleaned and disinfected early. superintendent AL Haven notes season starts April 14 officially though some pools at San Vedro Bracken Ridge Woodlawn are ready. West side Moosevelt Concepcion Crockett parks to be treated next week as hotels listed in light classified ads.

San Antonio AL Haven San Vedro Brackenridge Woodlawn Moosevelt Concepcion Crockett Street

Firms Named Agents for New Title Co Merger

Edwin Chamberlain and associates of the Frost Bank building and Wheeler GM company of the National Bank of Commerce building serve as local representatives for Mortgage Bond and Title company. The newly formed merger combines Mortgage Round company of New York and National Tithe Company of Baltimore with capital around 85 million and resources of 845 million. Future issues are to be guaranteed by Vic capital and surplus of the holding company. Directors have unanimously approved the consolidation.

Edwin Chamberlain Frost Bank Wheeler GM Company National Bank of Commerce Mortgage Round Company of New York National Tithe Company Balthware AML Vic Capital Huhling Company Chasibertain Sail

Church Orchestra Plans Evening Program

The First Baptist Church orchestra conducted by Walter J. E. Thush will perform a sacred program tonight at 7:45 p.m. in the church’s educational building, showcasing a scheduled musical event for congregants.

The First Baptist Clinged Walter JE First Baptist Church

Queen's Daughters Plan Benefit Card Party Wednesday

Queen's Daughters of St. Marys Carblie ehoreh stage a benefit card party in the Pall Room at the Gunter hotel at 5 oclock Wednesday afternoon. Prizes include a 35 gold piece painting by Elvise Polk McGilood ong by Rolls 8 Taylor. Mrs John P Casey is general chairman with Mrs JE Wheeler as vice chair. Mrs Grif Jones and Miss Erma Salter are ticket chairmen. Proceeds go to charity.

Queen’s Daughters of St. Mary's Carblie Ehoreh Gunter Hotel Oplock Vrizes Elvise Polk McGil Rolls Taylor John P. Casey JE Wheeler Nize Grif Jones Erma Salter George V Pancoast Queen's William Fisher I. J. Davis TL. W. Ba Wot K. Hess 0. F. Sinlair

Louisiana Draws Battle Lines for Gov Long's Trial

Baton Rouge dispatch notes a heated debate over impeachment rules as a special committee of legislators shapes procedures for Governor Huey P Long's impeachment. Battles lines form ahead of a House vote on the impeachment proceeding.

Louisiana Gov. Long Baton Rouge Tenisiana Mort Oor Pnijtien Huey Tr. Long

Bayou Citizen at Plaza Hotel

Harry Viner of Houston hosts a weekend gathering at the Plaza Hotel as the Bayou Citizen reports from the event. Guests from the area attend this social occasion, with coverage noting local ties and hospitality.

Harry Viner Houston Plaza Hotel

S A Firm May Get Sewer Work

San Antonio contractors will be preferred for the city sewerage disposal plant project costing about 1 million dollars. Bids close Monday with award likely later in the week. Mayor Chimbers says local firms may bid slightly higher but will win if the difference is close.

San Antonio Erage Oliwas Chimbers Olmos Olmes Valley Alum Heights Iveal

Driver’s Anger Flare at Arrest in Court Testimony

In Corporation court Saturday Theo Mercer and Officer Dotson testified about a confrontation after Mercer angrily threatened officers and claimed he would get his “job.” Mercer admitted he ran a stop sign at Jefferson and Pecan, then fled in another car after being pursued. The judge doubled the fine for the stop sign violation. the charge of driving without valid plates was dropped.

Twin Mercer Dotson Ted Corporation Court Theo Mercer Jefferson Pecan Streets Dot+ suu Broadway Pernatree Mercer Tave Watson Jim Rich

Motorman Saves Passengers From Involuntary Ride

A motorman, TW. D. Dial, prevented a runaway street car after the airbrake line broke during a collision at South Alain and Market streets. Dial leaped to operate the reverse switch, halting the car and saving four passengers. Jose Mourigues, a truck driver, was fined $20 for negligent collision.

D. Dial Alain Market Streets Corporation Cantt Dial Jose Mourigues Ward

Belt and Terminal Railway to Hold Annual Meeting

The San Antonio Belt & Terminal railway, a Katy subsidiary, will hold its annual meeting at 6 o'clock Monday evening with Walter Walthall presiding. Board members include Eawin Chambrin, George C. Vaughan, O. Straus, Hart, and Tals, with M. I. and town executives expected to attend.

San Antonio Belt & Terminal Railway Katy Ines Walter Walhall BOA Tike OT Haile Wireeters Eawin Chambrain George C. Vaughan Straus Hart T.T Walthall M. i T. Lings

Young Men’s Club Adopts By Laws At Meeting

A local Young Men’s Club approved a constitution at the recent gathering of the parish church group. The next meeting is planned for Tyom in April with eligibility set for young men between ages 10 and 25 who meet club criteria.

Young Men's Club Tyom Clad

New Buffalo Pen Planned at Zoo in Trackenridgs Park

Al Hansen, superintendent of New Buffalo City Park, announced Monday a new buffalo trap and pen will be built adjacent to the nearby rattle exhibit in Trackenridgs Park. The monkey enclosure remains under construction on the ground formerly occupied by the buffalo.

Zoo Trackenridgs Park al Hansen Rity

Pastor to Preach on Revelations at Banda Church

The Frank if Revelation will be the subject of six Attdntuta evening lectures at the Taare. The Rev William H Jagser will lead the series at Banda church, with special meal programs replacing regular midweek services.

Banda Parinr William H. Jagser Tim

City Will Battle For '30 Convention

Ten extra men have been employed on the force to stiffen the city during preparations for the upcoming convention. Park maintenance staff including Beadieley gardeners are aiding in daily upkeep as the administration plans to secure the city’s appearance and safety for visitors. Superintendent of parks Hanacn oversees the preparations and directs events around the park areas.

Woverad

Baptists Raise Twenty-Five Thousand For Southwest Campaign

A meeting at Carroll College produced pledges totaling twenty five thousand dollars to support a campaign to ratify a bill. Rev. Carrall led talks, Rev. Jones named general organizer, with coordinators to be appointed in each Baptist association in Southwest Texas. The drive to begin immediately with ten associations across San Juan area.

Baptist Ebwrehted Southwest Texas Carroll College Tie College Carrall Mr. Jones Stockilae San Uan John F. Veneties Calvary Baptist Church Baptist Pastora Conference R, Tloyd Army Vhe Carroll College Choral Club Gabe Cazall Honbors George J, Stewart

Novel traveler meets San Antonio winter crowd from Europe

English author Mir Mor Anunt, famed for dozens of travel writings and fiction, visits a 700 acre Texas ranch and plans to sail from New York in April. Her works draw on travels across Europe Africa New Zealand Australia and Asia. Local officials say San Antonio could become a premier winter resort as hotel plans advance. Churchill, visiting Buick factory executives, says the city’s winter growth mirrors broader interest in the Southwest.

Bliney Alaritint Soir Africa Mir Mor New York San Antonio C. OW Churchill Foral Salen Flint Mich Heiet Giatt Webb Ebiat Ram Tw Agsume Haco America Buink Nemde Ant Middle West Herning de Frut Vandittans Ite Danas

Notre Dame Alumni in San Antonio Plan Club Formation

Notre Dame alumni in San Antonio organize Club Notre Dame Alumni to gather former students in and around the city. Joséph A. Menger, in charge of plans, said the group will meet at the Plaza Hotel at 4 oclock Thursday night. The first event is Universal Notre Dame night on April 21.

Notre Dame San Antonio Ail Granates Notre Dame University Plaza Saint Antonio Joséph A. Menger Universal Notre Dame

Mothers Club Card Party at St Anthony School

The Mothers' club of St Anthony School hosts a card party at the school on Howari and Hillside afrecta at 2 p.m. Prizes for table and entrance draw, with patrons and tourists invited. Table hostesses listed as Je wel, BT, J Tolinson, doxeyla Meilosser.

Mothers’Club Mothers’ Club St. Anthony School Howari Hillside Afrecta Mouilay Wel J Tolinson Doxeyla Meilosser

Removal of Wall Street broker in 1924 mail misuse case

George Tt. Christian, a former Wall Street broker linked to Nay ant Healing, faces removal to New Jersey to answer mail misuse charges. He has been held in county jail since last Monday on a 5000 dollar bond. The case involves alleged defalcations exceeding 2 million dollars as per statements by associates in Maple Road and county marshal records.

George Tt. Christian Wall Atreet Nay Ant Healing Een Koirelit Inice Bleslis Newark Ext Park United States Marchal West White Chiatinn Bex Rv County Neyderen Myputy White Wrdny Christian New Jersey Nny Lay Fan Ashe Chrison Clinces Tene Ftatex J. M. Melny Poxt Towie Maplenrad N. Lewis Chel Han

Torrance Chosen Cotton President MOVSTON

Torrance selected for leadership amid a Texan meeting. Resolutions discussed on tendering contracts and future agreements.

Torrance

Wilkins Plans Sub Tap to Pole Feasibility

STW York March 30 In a report on polar exploration Captain Sir George Hubert Wilkins discussed a submarine expedition toward the North Pole. He described Arctic drift, ice depths, and the potential for a month long voyage between Spitzbergen and the Kara Sea with July or August timing to renew Antarctic work.

York Sir George Hubert Wilkins Polar North Pole Arctic Spitzbergen Hering Sea George Ani Angus T Lin Sore Ft

Carload Fruit Shipments Reported in San Antonio Market

A San Antonio market report notes carload fruit and vegetable shipments, with 397 cars from California and Texas deliveries totaling about 1200 cars. Potatoes lead, followed by apples, lettuce, oranges, lemons, and tomatoes, while totals exclude some local consumption and undelivered goods for the year.

San Annie G. C. Clark Market News Turea Califorsia Ted Ens San Antonin le Colornilo Cama Princ Pristiphe Strom California Texac TOR Carr Astonia Cary Loty Erick Toads Mtr. Clark

Girl 6 Falls From Wheel in City Park Incident

Police report a six year old girl fell from a carousel wheel as bystanders and attendants assisted. She received treatment at Robert Thelen Lreen hospital after the accident near Front Vieyelene Matamoras and Pee Atrun.

Olivia Charan Mato Aleet Vieyelene Matamoras Peeatron

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