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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1930

Page

26

NEXTE.C MEET MOVES TO DALLAS MEET

The NEXTE.C convention selects Dallas as next year’s meeting site in a three day Texas gathering. Officers reelected include Driscoll El Paso as state deputy and Galligan Varedo as secretary. Delegates named for the August national convention in Weston include Driscoll Bourke Cuero Willebeta Falls Roberts Tyler O Gara Fort Worth Mers San Angelo and Galligan Laredo.

San Angelo Teana Kilehte Colummbug Texas Dallas Ing OY T. Driscoll EL Paso Willem P. Galligan Varedo Joseph J.roberts Lyter M.h.buckley San Anetonio Joseph F. Hesse Scoplanid Warren Keston Mr. Driscoll A. W. Bourke Cuero Charles K. Willebita Falls Joseph J. Roberts Tyler T.P. O'Gara Fort Worth John J. Mers Wile van P. Galligan Laredo

New Waco County Adds 6000 Residents

Waco and suburbs census figures show about six thousand residents added, with most living just outside the corporate limits. The May 22 release notes growth in the area, reflecting postwar population shifts and expansion of the metro.

Waco County Waco

Portable Whirldry Washer promise in fashion care

Fashion notes hint at LincrRiz TOUCHES in sooty cities using a Portable Whirldry Washer. The device promises crisp dainty results and lasting appearance with a thorough washing and gentle whirl drying that operates at the flip of a switch. Its decorative soft colors fit neatly in any space.

Central Power and Light Co. store listings across Texas

A historical list shows stores and affiliates of the Central Power & Light Co. operating in multiple Texas cities including Abilene Amarillo Austin Beaumont Fort Worth Houston and others. The compilation names hardware electrical and furniture outlets such as Smll-Hooker Hardware Co King Furniture Co Rogke Bros. Co Bauml-Clemons Sates Co Tieswood & Wharton and Star Electric and Engineering Co alongside public service affiliates.

HAN Antonio Smll-Hooker Hardware Co King Furniture Co Rogke Bros Bauml-Clemons Sates Tieswood & Wharton Raw Antonio Public Service Co Abilene Hughes Co Amarillo Awillams Hardware Co Austin Dno Moss Hardware Co Deaumont ‘Tyrrel Atardware Co Eaglis Pass Farle Hardware Co Fort Wonatie Texan Electric Service Co Crouch Hardware Co TousTain W. Co Munn Co Star Electric and Engineering Co Houston Dightiig and Power Co South Texas Public Service Co Beguin Starcke Furniture Co Texas Cillider Co Texen Louisiana Power Co

Memorable Osage trail driver in San Antonio hospital

A veteran frontier cowboy, J. L. McCaleb of Osage Springs, famed for guiding a South Texas cattle herd to Abilene in 1803, lies ill in a San Antonio hospital. The narrative recalls his colorful life on the plains, multiple journeys across Texas, and encounters with red headed romances and river country ranches.

Harry Williams J. L. McCaleb Osrrieg Springs Waco John Redue Hondo Creek McCaleb

Hawley Resolution to Extend Tax Credit Time

In Washington on May 22 the Hawley measure to extend the time for claiming income tax credits for 1627 and 1628 was reported by the House committee. In New York Gustave Lindenthal, famed bridge engineer, is celebrated on his eightieth birthday with wishes for further achievements as he plans Hudson river span projects.

Washington, D.C Hawley Asschoamed Yelund House York Gustave Lindenthal Engst River Hudson

San Francisco Census Totals Show Large Population Gain

San Francisco’s official 1090 census totals 625,074 residents, a sizable rise from 506,670 in 1920. Federal census supervisors for districts six and seven announced the figures, noting a rapid growth rate and a notable gain in population since 1920.

San Francisco

Bomb Blasts Hit Thompsonville Factory Complex

In Thompsonville Connecticut on May 22 four buildings at the New England Fireworks plant were destroyed in a series of explosions. Two of the buildings stored aerial bombs. One worker injured by shock. Loss estimated at $16,000.

Thompsonville Conn New England Fireworks Company

Navy Reserve May Promote Ex Navy Flier Williams Captain

Ex Navy flier Lieut Alford D Williams, who recently resigned, would be promoted to captain in the naval reserve under a bill introduced by Senator Wagner. The proposal, filed in Washington on May 6, aims to recognize his service with an officer’s rank in the reserve.

Washiington DE. C Alford d. Williama Naval Reserve Wagner Demactal New York

Passengers Rescued From Burning Red Sea Ship Avia

Marseille reporting May 92 says Fabre Line owner of Avia announced captain relayed that all passengers and crew were saved. Rescue ships arrived after Asia sent SOS. Asia was abandoned briefly. About 1600 passengers, many pilgrims bound for Jeddah, were aboard when the fire broke out.

Marseilles France Fabre Line Avia Red Sca Cald Vbloa Bo Gard Jeddah

Donated Snake Bird Highlight Brackenridge Park Zoo Item

Gregorio Coren of Selma donated a snake bird to Brackenridge Park Zoo. Elmer Wer rite announced the water dwelling bird can swim with only its beak exposed and has a nine inch wing spread. The facility previously housed a sunk bird cereal and received other birds from the Ford Staffel Seed company.

Brackenridge Park Zoo Gregorio Coren Selma Elmer Werrite Wernetio Ford Staffel

Disaster aboard ship mourned by Marseilles crowd

Fear spread in Marseilles on May 22 as 1800 pilgrims aboard the Telgen faced possible casualties. Messages said some dead or injured, but the captain and Ibiemberg of the Jerew had escaped safely. Further details awaited a later report.

Marseilles France Telgen

Four killed as plane crashes into auto at Chile airport

AMES AMES, May 22. Four killed and seven seriously injured when an army plane crashed into an automobile on landing at Quintero field, Chile. All casualties were spectators at the field watching maneuvers. three women and eight children among the injured. Enson Ding and two mechanics escaped injury.

Amenos Ames Quintero Field Chile Enson Ding

Mayor Bowles Recall Sought in Detroit

A citizens committee including Bowles backers prepared recall petitions against Mayor Charles Bowles after he dismissed Police Commissioner Harold H. Emmons. The 12 charges allege Emmons was discharged for ordering enforcement of Jews.

Detroit Mich Bay Citizens’ Committee Charles Bowles Bowles Harold H. Emmons Emmons

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