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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1930

Page

3

Thieves Reap Good Harvest in San Antonio Districts

Thieves struck multiple city districts Thursday night and Friday morning, causing seven burglaries and thefts totaling substantial losses. Victims include I W Hanralty, 247 Cillord Court, whose lawn mowers were stolen, and others on Mays Street and North Perea. Items stolen range from automobiles to jewelry, clocks, a serometer, and various household goods. Authorities report widespread property losses and damaged belongings across several neighborhoods.

San Antonio Eveeiter Nerth Perea Crneghlity Yalaedae John Ghbbens Inn Rani Jae Peiday

Plane Leaves Hartford for South America Nonstop Flight

The Pine X of New Raven took off for a nonstop flight to South America from Hartford after 3:30 a.m. today, marking a bold aviation milestone.

South America Tiartford Coho Pine “X New Raven Heen Darity

Beers Palaces Debacle Hits Antonio District

A night of violence and police raids Thursday night into Friday morning left several people jailed and others released after questioning. Authorities reported a large amount of beer and illicit alcohol seized and destroyed, with further investigations ongoing.

Wales Gets Down To Watch Gold At Sunningdale

The Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, is pictured at Sunningdale England leaning over turf to obtain a better view of American athletes competing for gold, showing a relaxed royal presence at the event.

Prince of Wales Sunningdale England Vane

Evangelist A F B McReynolds to Lead City Revival

Evangelist A F B McReynolds of Fort Worth will conduct a three week revival at the South Side Christian Church located at South Presa Street and Durning Avenue beginning Sunday. The event aims to draw attendees from the surrounding neighborhoods and raise spiritual fervor in the community.

A. FB McReynolds Wort Worth Will Othe South Sida Chrkcian Church South Presa Street Durning Avenue Sune Fay

Job figures on Wednesday delayed census release

Complete tabulation of San Antonio unemployment from the recent census will be made public Wednesday. An official said delays were caused by difficulties in obtaining aerial information. The unemployment situation is in hand in the county, with only a small percentage out of work. Enumeration of hotels and restaurants will begin next Monday with three enumerators.

San Antonio Uecencia Ariel G. E. Thsler Neem Peidoy Aldhough Ainscosa Tsdor Sai

Mexico Holds Citizens of Us In Del Rio

An American man about 35 is jailed in Villa Acuna across the Rio from Del Rio on suspicion of involvement in a robbery at the Del Yue enloow. Reports say he claimed to be the arsonist tied to a Martins Smith scene, while another robber allegedly kept back the loot. Witnesses weigh if the robber was Jake Wenge, sought in Colorado for bank robbery and triple murder.

Mayor hints at city government shakeup and health dept changes

Mayor C M Chambers signals possible broad personnel cuts with a planned health department shakeup on June 1. Dr. Woaty King announces nine inspectors including Sam Ty Beyant and food chief will be dismissed, with eight others earning lower wages also affected. Chamber assembly hints more changes across departments may follow to cut expenses.

Bimultan Cous Woaty King Sam Ty. Beyant Ood C. ML. Cham Berk Chambers King Bryant We. L. McBrislo Rohert Adkins Miller Anos Wilson A. Rapp. Shubie Smith G.O. Carvajal Ax Sliefel King Coid Twing NTC Vobiass Jim

Lady Astor’s Niece to Wed Navy Man

Edith Lunuthrne, niece of Lady Astor from a Virginia family, will marry Lieutenant Merhert Kiexton, naval aviation engineer, in a ceremony near Easton. Kiexton’s home is Deer, though he is stationed in Philadelphia.

Lady Astor Wea Barton Edith Lunuthrne Virginia Famils Liewt Merhert Miexton Naval Aviations Kiexton Deer

Portable Mooring Mast Enables Flexible Airship Handling

The Los Angeles navy dirigible is connected to a new portable mooring mast at Lakehurst New Jersey. The mast, moved by tractor, allows rapid relocation and easier maneuvering of lighter than air craft in varied weather conditions.

Los Angeles Lakehurst N. J

Fire destroys Quo landmark in San Marcos mill house

Fire in San Marcos on Tuesday destroyed a grain storage and Tacd items at the Escarohl mill house owned by Thrace Cony. The blaze, of unknown origin, damaged several hundred dollars in Tacd and grain stores, and caused a wire on the main Marcos line to burn. Local authorities investigated origin as crews battled the flames.

San Marcos Texas Son Maree Escarohl

Soldier Killed on Target Range at Fort Grok

A private named Henry of the Seventh Fort Grok unit died after a rifle round struck him while he fired at targets on the range. The incident occurred near Fort Grok, Amilhtus, a native of Unrrisburg, Ark.

Fort Chrook Nel Bay Wittumatin Henry Private Grok Amilhtus Unrrisburg Ark

Memorial Day Flag Etiquette in San Antonio Report

On Memorial Day the American flag was reportedly raised to the top of the pole at noon, then lowered to half mast and later raised again. John H. Weber and Fejdin weigh in, noting proper timing and etiquette as observers questioned whether San Antonio would maintain correct flag protocol throughout the day.

Ebtr Ripley

Pair Confess Onl Ang Ashtabula Case Details

In Ashtabula Ohio Sheriff Frank Sheldon reports that Trilby Smith 26 and Maude Lowther 29 confessed to planning the murder of Smiths wife. They will be arraigned tomorrow on charges to be determined. The confession states Mrs Lowther hid as Smith stopped on a country road and fired a 22 caliber bullet into the victim, killing her instantly.

Ashtabula Ohio Frank Sheldon Congressiona Trilhy Smith Maude Lowther Smith Bemusehey Lin Mre. Lowther Mia. Smith

Officer Puts Out Fire Finds Beer

Alexander Gadlman, a single officer and prohibition agent, spotted smoke from a house in the 100 block of West Poplar. He broke in, put out the fire, and discovered 244 bottles of beer, cracks, and empty bottles. He notified prohibition officers. no one else was found in the house.

Alexander Gadlman Hriday West Poplar Street Gouwloin Prohuivion

Overseas League Reelects Leaders at Concession Session

At the closing session of the Overseas Service league convention new zonal president Mrs. G TH Taubles will serve another term. Delegates from Forest New ome Denver Colorado Allert Haggerty Hingana Mrs. B G Lessor Ubignge attend.

Eeipts TPAHI Our Tew Ice Yucaidenta Worten Overseas Service League Mra Taubles At- Gee Ree Githers Frei Forest Newome Denver Colo Allert Haggerty Hingana Tiss Aay Austin New York City Sirs B. G. Lessor Ubignge

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