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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
2
A garbled excerpt mentions widespread southern affiliation with the cotton seed oil industry and references a national oil joint, implying a regional business connection in the sector. The text is incomplete but points to collaboration among southern entities in seed oil interests.
A crowded report details police supervision of speakeasies, debates on prohibition versus prevention, and Dr. Cooper urging expanded adult education amid low voter participation. It covers Oil Mill Superintendents and Oil Mill Machinery gatherings, welcomes by local officials, and planned sessions and entertainment through Saturday. A classified ad promotes home ownership.
Miss Edna Peters of Miami wins the national quest for the Typical American Girl conducted by Smart Set magazine and Hearst News. Judges include Professor Kiton Columbia, John Golden, and Margaret Sangster. Miss Peters returns to San Antonio to resume duties as Junior Chamber secretary.
Shanted Kenzie Sors presents an executive clemency appeal detailing wounds sustained from a shooting during mutiny and his past escape from the State penitentiary in 1927. He cites guards and guardianship figures who supported him, emphasizing his boyhood hardship and gratitude to San Antonio friends and ministers.
The city announces the purchase of property at Wuene Viste and Calaveras streets to serve as the Prospect Bill branch. Major Phurchday stated the site has SUfont Frontage and was bought from T. W. Sehuchard for 34900.
First Lieutenant Moon formerly of Hetty Iteta piloted a plane reported to have bombed New York and was refueled over eliy. A company member’s barb about the governor’s revision sparked hot resentment, while the prisoner showed tears and weight of public accusation. Chaplain Miller said McKenzie is earnest in devotions and wears a gold crucifix inscribed after confirmation. Warden Horrell notes he is a model prisoner who receives flowers and daisies from San Antonio friends.
Ed Walsh of the Aeronautical Corporation explains clogged tubes in one of three ship motors. Jim Kelly and Robbins face personal risk as Kelly climbs from a small window to the narrow tubwall, greases the engine by hand, and the pilots say the craft will stay aloft until it comes apart.
A tractor pulling a heavy asphalt load crashed into Mark Hbest’s car at Grasson and Hackherrs. An occupant of Mia Fihest’s car lost her right arm. another arm was amputated after the impact. J McChegor, the tractor driver, was fined £20 by Judge Dave Watner for negligent collision.
The Rotary Club appointed public defender Philin Muntyk to represent 15 individuals in Corporation Court during the first week. Nine were not guilty, four fined the minimum, two found guilty. Tina Frank was found guilty of warrant issues, and eight seven Earl faced charges of drunkenness. The fines were set by MFP Williy J. Lowery, Frank Martinez, and John Torres for drankenness.
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San Antonio officials announced a plan to bring private detectives and merchant policemen under the chief of police. The ordinance, drawn by the city attorney, aims to regulate the newly organized San Antonio Protective Patrol which already provides protection in parts of the Woodlawn district. Sheriff Newton says commissions have been given to two patrol officers. other details await further action.
A man identified as Wil J. Johnson was shot four times on a Spokane road. His companion, a 28 year old woman, was also attacked and set upon after the pair were forced from their automobile. Johnson's condition was described as dangerous.
Six graduates received diplomas from Thomas School. Names read included Ronnie Anderson Ellouise Cynuer Thise Garland Ruth McDonald Ruth Reynard and Wrazees Schiwella.
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