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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1929
Page
2
ENGLISH Ind May 14 Mrs Elizabeth Brown 74 of Taswell Indiana led as her fourth husband Pleasant Brown 76 of Bloomington Indiana whom she met for the first time last Saturday after a courtship of one month conducted by mail. She is Brown's second wife.
In a five night session, the Texas House approved a measure to form a state board of barber examiners. The bill, pushed by Representative Mo Meh of San Antonio, aims to enforce stricter professional standards and ethics in barbering.
Bank robber posing as a policeman shot after looting a savings branch in Toledo Ohio. He forced employees to the floor while taking cash then was shot by police or armed responders at the scene. Police investigation underway with no further details available.
Chicago authorities ordered closure of 1130 recreation centers amid education budget cuts. The move affects facilities used by local children, with officials warning employees that continued absence could result in termination.
Miss Marjory Mac Smith of San Antonio leads a group of 18 entrants in the national quest for the typical American girl arriving in New York. She and chaperon met reporters at Hotel Montclair. The 18 will attend theatre, tea, and events with a national jury selecting the representative.
Elaine Stubby ailing from whooping cough faced death Monday night when her parents revived her frantic efforts. The child began to recover by Tuesday as doctors and family kept vigil, bringing relief after a perilous night in South Main Street home.
Cleveland May h 77 Amelia Yarhart, famed aviatrix, began a daily trans lake airline service launching from Cleveland in an attempt to inaugurate cross lake air travel. She was accompanied by Ralph, Vevore, and several passengers aboard the craft. At nearly the same moment, Captain Frank Courtney flew toward Joara Delrail for Cl master Joad and water aircraft.
Sam Houston Post 707 Veterans of Foreign Wars to stage the fourth annual ball at the Gun ter hotel from 8 to 12 Tuesday night. Crockett Kentucky Mountaineers perform as guests with ticket sales in city. Proceeds benefit Widows and Orphans fund at Eaton, Michigan. Hilbert L. Brown commands the post. committee includes E A Heil and Joe Beltencourt.
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