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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1930
Page
8
Moderate trading with no policeable price changes reported by the ale commission and grocery houses. Dinckberrien prices fell while the growers' market cited a new price at $1.00 and other figures around 34.00.
A cluttered OCR page lists vegetables and fruits with varied prices and quantities from a Brats market stall to Ellis County vendors. Items include cabbage, peaches, lettuce, beans, corn, potatoes, onions, and melons with prices ranging from fractions of a cent to several dollars, alongside notes on crates, pounds, and bulk buys. It also details San Antonio livestock prices, noting steady market values for cattle, butchers, sheep, and hogs with top bid around 9.50.
Cincinnati May 6. The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States announces that women will have the privilege of representation on the ruling bodies of local churches and presbyteries this year. The move marks a significant expansion of female participation in church governance.
The King of George reportedly plans a royal outing to hear a concert in London as he recovers from recent illness. He is slated to travel by plane with escort by the New York Philharmonic orchestra tomorrow.
A jumble of ads lists several bands and performers for upcoming dances at Midway and Crescent venues. Notable names include Artstorck Lady, Percy Kinney, Honey Boys, Gartener’s Hokum Kings, and the Moyal Texana orchestra. Town events promise dinners, prizes, and social dancing across multiple Sundays and Saturdays in May and June.
Hollywood gossip item notes Phil Goldstone is likely to secure film rights to Street Scene by William Brady, with star power and associations circling Warner Bros and notable figures like Dorothy Mackaill and Phyllis Meyer Wigel. Mentions Journey's End success and industry chatter about cast and production moves.
Miss Auarlie Gorney hosts a ballet supper at seven Sunday evening in her home. Gray won street pages the young ladies in attendance. Mary Hay Kidnlew plans to leave Sunday afternoon for Galveston to study winter at Incarnate Word college. William Byrd Lae hosts a gathering with his nephew and niece. Corinne Salman marries at Laurel Heights Methodist church on Saturday evening. Ellenbell Mallman recently arrested in New York after a 13 month overseas stay will attend Columbia University. Doris Laventure returns from University of Texas Friday to summers with her parents. The San Antonio Congregation Society hosts a silver tea for members and friends Saturday afternoon at Mrs William Casey’s home. Zeta sorority meets Saturday at Miss Elizabeth Lane’s home. Mrs McKensie Sullivan hosts a musical evening at her home Sunday evening on Runany avenue. Risio Tleich, coloratura, and Fitzward Moore, baritone, perform late in the program.
Prost Corvel and Jemse Deenfer advanced to the finals in men s doubles at the San AntonioColintry club invitation by defeating Stone and Shull 6-1 8-4 in a semi final. Women s doubles saw Turnett Leicher win 6-2 while DeHywiel Dene claimed a 4-0 victory. final matches scheduled for Saturday afternoon including men s singles and mixed doubles.
Waco sells ace to Cats as Fort Worth fans weigh Fort Worth plans. Hank Thorhalen has been strong on the mound this season with eight wins and two losses, and the deal boosts Fort Worth’s hopes while club officials cite money as a factor. Pratt faces a tough task to develop the new pitcher into a league prospect.
Chaotic clash as mounted troops charged Hindu volunteers near DDHAMASANA Bombay Mayal. Troops rode through a crowd of 14k nationals, many volunteers fled or collapsed. Police dispersed rioters using clubs, several injured and hospitalized.
Spot Bid Williams begins revival at Yonkum church while resigning Lytle Baptist pastorate to pursue evangelism. David Brawer visits his mother Mrs. Y. F. Trewer in Ronlera. Mr. and Mrs. Charlex Neldert return from Kerrville to visit daughter Mra. duck Fatheree. The First Pentec Church group meets at Mrs. J. S. Cuetiz’s home Tuesday at 3. Junior Chamber of Commerce meets 8:18 pm in St Anthony ballroom. Tindies Auxiliary hosts picnic at Masdell Park with dancing. Mrs. F.C. Hamilton presents recital at 4 pm Monday at I. C. C. F. hall, Clarkett hotel.
Northern Baptist convention opens a busy session debating prohibition and officer discipline, plus relations with the Federal Council of Churches. Also news that Young Stribling will meet Uilo Von Porat in Chicago on June 14 with financials and gate-receipts details provided by manager Tra Steibling.
Dorrance Roderick of the El Paso Herald denies offering to pay a writer to travel to the Texas Mexican border city westward. He defends El Paso's growth as due to natural development and diverse resources amid claims of displacement and local labor conditions.
Eling Yimm and slide Joe Layer faced charges of petty theft over 500 and burglary after alleged thefts of clothing valued at 279 dollars and jewelry from Mrs. F. M. Dnelington of 102 Uesurrgurd street, with details filed in the court of destion at Pence Louis B. Matiz Yarme ay Stores.
A dispatch from Hanoi dated May 31 reports that the peasant uprising, called the Joc wette or prasant insurrection, is gaining ground behind the Velit Parisian line. French troops, Thanh Hoa region, and local mobilizations are described in limited terms amid confusion.
Reports of severe crop damage in Saskatchewan and India’s bumper wheat crop estimate shape early price moves. Wheat and corn futures show firmness with modest advances, while foreign exchange and livestock quotes ripple through markets in a brisk trading day across major centers.
A broad survey of parish activities lists Sunday worship times at numerous churches across San Antonio and surrounding streets. It highlights services at St Luke, St Mary’s, St Patrick, and many community churches with evening programs, choir rehearsals, Sunday schools, and midweek meetings.
In Dallas on May 31 a man identified as O T Parks, 26, was shot twice while a divorced wife, Allie Moran, 28, suffered bullet wounds. The shooting occurred on a lonely road near the area while the couple were reportedly driving after leaving Parks cafe in the early hours. Parks, at the hospital, claimed he shot Moran and then turned the gun on himself.
Niagara diver Hill completes his second voyage through the whirlpool and lower rapids in a steel barrel. The 20 pound hull carried 4140 pounds of ballast, drifted to Whirlpool Point, then to Queenstown stockyard, with onlookers cheering as Hill stepped ashore. Twenty people attempted the feat previously, with rivermen aiding when needed.
The Fort Yein district court records show a civil matter with trial entries and related fees. Justices and named parties include Jane F. Calan and several others, with monetary figures noted for services and costs.
BEGUIN Texas May 31 7 Denson were d a preemie today in the view of Tits Oil company's No 1 Seligman, wildcat producer, eight mile south of there, brought in for an estimated production of 1000 barrels 4 fay. Three hundred feet of oil casing to 20 minutes after the well was brought in yesterday. Two new locations nearby already have brews.
College Station Teans March 31. The division commander Drig. Gen. Anlereud Terey arrives to present commissions and certificates to a class of 336 graduates at the Second Division U.S. Army.
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