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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1930

Page

2

Case Tries City Ornaments In Texas Court

After two days of legal sparring in the U S district court in Austin Albert Maverick Jr and others who own property in the city seek injunctive relief challenging the validity of city ordinances The state intervened to support the plaintiffs while city attorneys move to strike that intervention The judge scheduled further proceedings and notices of exceptions as the case proceeds with arguments over standing and the legality of the city measures involved

Uth Albert Maverick Jr San Antonio He Elly City Ordinanes

Six Bit Car Too Good to Be True

A Chicago scene describes a suspicious six bit car deal that seems too good to be true as a detective squad arrives after the car stolen from French’s lot is recovered. A salesman named Septet Darsh is mentioned in the awkward OCR text.

Chicago Dolphy Reeth Rotex French

Bus Managers Elect Ware M5 In National Meet

Wren, traffic manager of Southland Greyhound bus lines, attended the National Association of Motor Coach Traffic managers meeting after officers were elected Tuesday night. Delegates will close the conference with a shelter party at the St Anthony hotel, then depart for a four day trip to Mont Mexico. A schedule sets a 0 pound fare with a $225 value limit, and age-based charges apply. Civil actions challenge ordinance validity, alleging improper land use and seizure without voice in the matter.

Wren Southland Greyhound Bus Lines National Associaton Paris St. Anthony Antonio Thoreday Mont Mexico

Wiegand wires progress ofBy Karl H. Von Wiegand

Article detailing Karl H. Von Wiegand’s observations on the development of wire technologies and their progress across continents. It covers early methods, international diffusion, and potential future applications in communications and industry.

Graf Zeppelin Maintains North Atlantic Flight Despite Headwinds

The Graf Zeppelin, after altering its course twice, pushes west through the night toward Teneriffe and the Canary Islands. Dr Eckener reports steady progress with 800 feet altitude over the Atlantic, engines throttled, as passengers observe ship-wide weather and a salute from a British steamer. Nearby, Prince Alfonso attends the crew’s reception as winds shift and the airship sails 40 to 82 miles per hour. A separate New York note reports dancer Rizen marching 13 blocks on Broadway in a bold street display.

Zeppelin Pernam Buco Graf Eckener Canary Islands Moreco YeeVille-to-Mernembuco Bekenerst Ule Urals Cantey Islands Madeiras Santa Crux de Tenerific Atlantic Nigells Bearle Ville Jie Prince Alfonso Alfonzo King Alfonso Fekener

Lady Hay Tells Incidents of Trip Worldwide

A fragmentary travel reminiscence attributed to Lady Drumond Hay recounts a global journey touching Frome, continental Europe, and other regions. The text, attributed to 1930 King Kentures Byn, includes scattered mentions of places like United States and America and hints at cross continental storytelling.

Lady Hay Lady Drummond Hay King Kentures Byn Aleate United States Conde America Foreland Europe

Graf Zeppelin Eludes Atlantic Run to Pernambuco

May 26 dispatch from the Graf Zeppelin reports direct transmission to a U S music station as the airship nears Pernambuco. Dr Ecken er hag altered course toward the Canary Islands. passengers react to the voyage with enthusiasm as provisions run low and a royal passenger Alfonso de Bourbon Orleans gains attention amid the Atlantic crossing.

Pernambuco Musio America New York Atlantic Ocean Eckener Hag Graf Andre Tlow Capest Krest Ole Royal Lufense Alfonso de Bourdon

Mothers Gather for Gold Star Mothers at Verdun Memorial

Mothers from HOMAGNE SOLA MONTHAUN France and American families mourn soldiers killed in battle. In Verdun they stood by cars overnight, rain and sadness heavy as they laid evergreen wreaths and flowers at graves, some placing American flags amid the mournful ceremony.

Homagne - Sola - Monthaudon France Nptor Verdun

Ford Chief Visits U S from Mexico City to Detroit

Mexico Ford chief traveled with his wife through San Antonio on a morning pass en route to the Ford factory near Detroit. The party planned to stay in the United States for a month, then continue to tours at GH mom.

Genera Ford Motor

Population count debate in San Antonio grows

The city faces a push to ensure a complete census return as officials discuss undercount risks. Durkee notes possible gaps with 80 percent of names supplied by Weight counted, while the Census Bureau reports only 3 percent of Weight’s names were uncounted. Estimates place San Antonio near 271,000 with surrounding areas adding 30,000 to 8,000 army posts.

Ralph Durkee San Attonio Tenat Dallas Trurket Houston Barrow Durkee Givng T bTe Aman Durken Wright Werdersdoy Chamber Census Bureau

City to Pay for Photostats and Poll Lists

City council Wednesday advanced an ordinance appropriating funds for two photostatic copies of poll lists from Tan Au Ferzon company. The move relates to a legal contest over the clip bond election filed by Teague. Some 1480 sheets were involved, at a cost of 20 cents per sheet.

Tan Auferzon Company Citmene’ Teague Egnta Pte Aleet Cill

Travis Park Church Tops Four Bishops in Conference

Travis Park Methodist Church in Dallas is credited with four bishops from its ranks as the General Conference elected Paul W. Kern and Arthur J. Moore to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Kern has long served as pastor since 1924, Moore led the church from 1926 to 1936 and saw membership rise from about 2,000 to over 8,000.

Travis Park Methodist Elureh Fta Paul WU. Kern Arthur J. ‘Moore Mmethodiah Episcopal Church Southak Bishon Kern Southern University of Dallas A Antonio Bog Virginia Wis Trandolph Macon University Vanderbilt Tennessee Dallas University Trivia Park Diston Moore Travis Dark Church Travis Park Chutel Alan Wret Methodist Church Birningham Als Paul B. Kern Tap Arthur J. Moore Bishops Turaday General Conference of Church Dallas

Third Bishop Toe Picked for Church Education Board

The text notes Doctor Culver receiving minor bishop roles and discusses elevating Dr. Kern to a key secretarial post as part of a plan to unify church education governance. It outlines a system resembling a state education model with a general secretary akin to a state superintendent, grouping Epworth League, church schools, and adult classes under a single board, and mentions Dr. Kern’s prior roles at Southern Methodist University and Vanderbilt.

Culver Unified Church Board of Education Kern Board of Christian Education Epworth Teague Board of Education Lhia Eoromission School of Southern Methodist University Vanderbilt Moore San Antonio Travis Park Ue Keen

Axman Attacks Sleeping Victim in Early Morning Assault

The 40 year old Lewis Lesa of 2010 Moralee Street was attacked in his bed at 4 am by an ax-wielding assailant. A passerby woman, Mrs Leyva, aided the injured man and called emergency services after the attacker fled. Hospital staff reported head and shoulder injuries consistent with a small hand ax.

Bfa Tim Lewis Lesa Moralee Street D. Green Sarith Ieyve Apture Leyva Fernando Guzman Morales Gutman Lima Konica Geturan

Fire wreck claims two crews as others injured in crash

Funeral services for Johnson were held Tuesday as a street collision near 408 Dolorosa Street bu rs burned wreckage. Fire engines from Richmond Avenue and Commerce Street responded to the fire scene as people were thrown to the pavement. Initial reports say several crew members were injured and two other men died in the wreck.

Dolorosa Street Feark No Richmond Avenue Main Avenue Commerce Street Johnson

Britain to Start on Warships Held Up by Conference

London reports that work will begin immediately on several new warships including an Ashton submarine a one ton submarine an inch cruiser and two destroyers as part of the 149 reconstruction program following naval conference guidance.

Britain London Mar Crest Ritalia Landin Naval Cantorance Howe of Enzamins Alexander

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