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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1929
Page
3
Observers summarize the forty first legislature session noting defeated bills on civil service utility regulation and natural gas taxation. Other major measures disabled include prison reform and state education board changes. Governor Bondy supported many bills but outcomes were unchanged.
In Bonora California on May 14 a youth recalls his stepfather Carroll Rablen’s death and defends his mother Eva Rablen against poisoning accusations. Criminologist Dr. Gelorich examines handwriting versus a druggist’s register as investigators probe past claims and alibis.
In Texas, over 100 Maverick family members gathered at Koehler Park for a birthday picnic honoring the two eldest Mavericks. Samuel Maverick nears 92 on Tuesday, Albert Maverick reaches 75 the same day. Samuel A. Maverick, linked to Texan history, arrived in San Antonio before the Texas Revolution and led Ben Milam’s men, later signing the Texas Declaration of Independence.
Adventist church members in the United States and Canada contributed 5.50 toward evangelistic work in 192h figures from Bishop WM. B. Van Dirk, president of the Southwestern Union Conference. The 42 Texan surrounding states churches contributed 219.87 of this amount. Per person, the church stood at 15.03 in 192. MIDLED IN CRAG TOWEL Maca May 11 Captain Ro died in plane crash during test flight. Captain Smith from Ghelinil arrived weeks earlier to test alba at the Moth company. The cause of death was not known.
Pasadena May 11 Willa Cather prominent novelist and author of One of Ours left her writing to stay beside her stricken mother Mrs Charles F Garfred at a nearby sanitarium. The family rents a nearby property as caretakers say the mother suffered a paralytic stroke.
0.E.8, Will Elect Officers May 20. Al nino chapter No. 605, Unter of the Eastern Star, will hold its annual testing of officers at the next meeting Monday, May 20. The officers will be installed June 3.
George Whalley as Sar Agdon presided over the Walton district annual officers election at the Taft business conference. O'Neal of Wichita Filly reelected first vice president. Wylie Manlyda Toucht vice presidents and T Smith from San Antonio as treasurer. Moody spoke at a banquet, praising Texas unity and progress.
The City Federation of Women's club announces its final meet Thursday at Murileina Amotorium. Mrs Frank Tomkins will be the principal speaker. A barbecue is planned at Mayfield Park with sessions in the morning and a leadership address by Mrs. Young.
Fragmented obituary note for Mrs Pommer and related family members. Mentions services Sunday at Porter Loving mortuary Velark and Beth Al cemetery with burial details. Lists survivors and attending pallbearers, plus a banquet guest remark by Wheatley and church assignment.
Twenty two etchings by Miss Blary Tanner Sandrotonio s internationally famed artist highlighted the fore day art exhibit at the Harlingen Palattdilustum under the State Federation of Women s Clubs fifth district. Mrs Alex Adams announced the event Saturday night upon her return to San Antonio. Mrs Asa Draper of Hebbrowville oversaw the exhibit which drew crowds. other hostesses included Mildred Flynn and Miss Francis.
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