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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1929

Page

3

Los Angeles Vice and Gambling Raids Net Seventy Arrests

Police sweep targeted dice and card games in multiple raids across the city. Detectives arrested thirteen women and several men on vagrancy and gaming charges, with bonds set mostly at 25 dollars. additional arrests followed at North Sea Granulla Avenue, Lamar Street, and South Santa Hora Avenue, while about ten drunks were also booked. Police Chief Owen Kilday called it a major vice cleanup.

San Antonis A. Voglee Jackson Bast Commerce Street VY Tirteen Ong Mus Lou North Sea Granulla Avenue Ue 100 Lamar Street Procrss Fred Littlepage May Henry May Herm Welte Owen Kilday Chip Hamschisner Police Department Robert Collins Wight Corporation Court Aesistontea

Gonzales County Farm Women Enter Yard Contest Plans

In Gonzales County, 27 farm women entered a tricounty yard contest sponsored by the Siding Foundation, with prizes totaling 400 dollars. The entry period runs through November 15 to allow others to join. Home demonstration agent Eira Wines will preside at the meeting, and organizers will gather at the Luling Country Club on November 1 for instructions. Miss Rennin Campbell, Miss Ratie Adele Hill, and horticulturist Professor Meseborough of A and M College will speak, outlining contest details.

Gonzales Gonzales County Siding Foundation Eira. Wines Gonealey County Conitest Gonealen Ciankilune Caldell Luling Country Rennin Campbell Ratie Adele Hill Profersor Meseborough A. Aml M. College

Beggars Story of Ti Wife Gets Cash But Fine

In Corporation court Vr and his wife faced a $25 fine after a tale of farmers being charged by a man named Larry to extract “one touch” of an outline. The case involved a vagrancy charge and a plea by Dave Watson, who ordered the man to leave town within three hours.

Vr. Tove Lentiweny Wriday Larry Ant Oxo Vagrancz Jude Dave Watson Lee Watson Uma Tering Wim Hick Uomoke Das Lia Vine

Man on $1000 Rum Bond After Preliminary Trial

Aviquat Lanceman, 201 Cosgrove atren, war at liberty riday under bond of $1KM), following a prelimin ary trial before Vanl A. Tockhe United Stnten commissioner, on charge of manufacture and passension of whinker and whiskey-making ap arate. Lanceman was taken into cuatory Wednesday ... raid nettes officers one 100 gallon sll, om Ogmblon atill, aout 400 gAllons of monk and 14 gallons of whiskey. The stills and whinkes were nelend pnt textrayed.

Aviquat Lanceman Cosgrove Atren Liberty Riday Vanl A. Tockhe United Stnten S ‘Lanceman Prohibition Agen Verte Miller

Fraternal Chiefs Visit San Antonio for Hospital Plans

John T. Yates, secretary, and W. A. Fraser, president of W O W, lead a group of national officers touring the present hospital and discussing plans to build a new W O W hospital in San Antonio. Both leaders hail from Omaha, Nebraska, and conducted the inspection Friday.

John T. Yates W. A. Fraser Mr. Yates Mr. Fraser Omaha Neb

School Board Plans Ahead For High School Site Contention

Han Antonio school board discussed plans tied to the $700,000 bonus issue and the future high school site. Superintendent Hartley said no formal conclusions were passed as the session was informal. Board President Hornberger indicated a special session may be called to review a committee’s report on Spanish Acres versus Brackenridge Park site merits.

Javier Han Antonio Board of Education Phuriday B. W. Hartley J. G. Hornberger Adolph G. Bechmann W. BH. Quirk W. Taylor Brackenridge Park

Judge Settles Argument in Corporation Court

Judge Watson settled an argument Friday in Corporation court after Jessie Lopez 18 of North Santa Roan Avenue and A G Chebalin 42 of Peon Avenue were tried on fray charges. They were arrested for fighting in the 100 Block of Threadway by Patrol Officer GT Karkendall. Lopez said a man named him. Chebalin said he was accused of drunkenness. The judge ordered fines for both.

Wave Watson Ilanpatch Corporation Court Jessie C. Lopez Santa Roan Avenue A. G. Chebalin Riten Chehnlls Azriel Judge Watson

Burglary Alarms Notify San Antonio Banks Twice

Two 8.A. Banks in San Antonio triggered burglar alarms Friday morning. Police rushed from headquarters with weapons drawn, only to find the alarms were false. The Commercial Town and Trust Bank at St Marys and Travia streets first reported the disturbance, then Central Bank on Houston was found to be under work, causing the miscue.

San Antonio Houatan

Hotel Manager Recounts Brockhart Party Details

Washington report states hotel manager described the December 1026 dinner at the Willant hotel, linked to Senator Brockhart. Attorney Raver sought the recounts before the grand jury, with Brockhart attending and answering questions this week.

Brockhart Washington, D.C Frank Willant Hotel Senaloe Brockhart Alrent Hreze Paris Dixterer Raver Annen Trover

Woodmen of the World Directors Meet at W O W Hospital

National officers and directors gather for a Saturday session after opening Friday at 10 am. The San Antonio attorney reviews hospital property, road widening plans, and potential heating and electrical upgrades. Directors to inspect grounds, discuss a chapel and a small pumping plant at the hospital.

United Hite Morris Sheppard Woodmen of Burnce Essiation Wriday Rausnetcl Way Bras Crupgn Paris John TL. Yanes Association Sid. BL Henry San Antonio Attarnes Wherr Utahea Austin Hunty Frosrr Giber

Golf expert gets contract for new municipal course

Golf course expert John Hredemus wins bid of 11 500 for construction of the activer side park golf course. Park Commissioner Jacob Rubiola announced the award as directors met at the Plary hotel in Omaha to discuss the project. Attendees included W. A. Fenser, John T. ,a secretary, and others from across the country, with work to start only after Rede Mus returns to San Antonio.

John Hredemus Jacob Rubiola Wriday Beedemus Houston Redemus San Antonio Rubivin Plary Hotel W. A. Fenser John T J. KB. WitzGeral Nodilory A. ML. Gloyd D. B. Tiradshay Omaha T. G. Patterson Gukattanooga Tenn S Ja Caine Columbia

Refueling Hat by Loretta Young Attracts Attention

Loretta Young showcases a new airminded hat design featuring two miniature planes. One aircraft refuels the other in a modern endurance test style. The stunt draws curiosity and admiration for novelty aviation fashion.

Loretta Young

Armistice Day Parade Plans Stall in San Antonio

Plans for a large Armistice Day parade in San Antonio under Col Renamont Buck were outlined with marching units from the Ninth Infantry and First Battalion. Maj Gen Willing Tasseler will review troops from a standing point with city and county officials in attendance. The parade will proceed along Alamo Street Houston St St Marys and Commerce before returning to a reviewing stand at the Alamo. The program includes a wartime tribute at 10:87 8. in with bugle calls signaling a moment of silence for World War I fallen.

San Antonio Rénamont B. Buck Marehal Thenomide Grady Marshal Alamo Street Shnt Houston Street St. Mary's Street Alamo Uinian Willing Tassiler Eighth Corps Meee Anil City Sud Paat American Legion AL N’emek R. A. Rolfe W. A. Turner Ninth Infantry San Antonio Public Service Firman’s

Motors Replace Dobbin in Army Modern U S Cavalry

Washington dispatch reports Maj Gen A B Crosby chief of cavalry says motorization is replacing horses in U S Army cavalry. One train of the division is now motorized, with several vehicles in each regiment. Motors sped troops from Fort Bliss to a threatened Mexican border area in under a day, highlighting mobility gains amid officer shortages in the Seventh Corps Area.

Washington, D. C Uncle Sam A. B. Crosby Vhief Cavalry Gooil Mojor Crosby Fort Bliss Texas Seventh Corps

Bride Runs From Rice At Wedding From Rice Showers

Elizabeth Nancy Liz Ilyn fled as guests showered rice at her wedding to W. M. Mount, using speed to dodge well wishers. The scene shows her in veil and train with Mount following as rice filled the air.

Elizabeth Nancy Liz Ilyn W. M. Mount

State Treasury Reports Large October Balance

Austin November 8. State Treasurer W G Hatcher reports a big October balance of 12 469 959 05 in the state treasury. Warrants totaling 4251 509 were found, leaving the general revenue fund balance at a reduced level.

Austin Atate Treighey W. G. Hatcher Atate Tony Diuta General Revenue Fund

Minnesota Solon Due at 8A

Congressman Melvin Z. Moras of Minnesota planned a firing tour of army training fields. He was to reach Duncan Field Friday afternoon to visit the Air Corps training center, delayed by bad weather. He will depart San Antonio Friday morning after a NY leg and continues to familiarize himself with flying schools and military needs.

Melvin Z. Moras Minnesota Army Duncan Field Air Corps Training Center NY Kogee Lieutennot San Antonio Meas Ig Howe

San Antonio May See Passion Play This January

Chamber of Commerce official T Carrington said San Antonio may host the Passion Play by the Freiburg Parish Troupe in January with funding discussions ongoing. Auditorium manager Tran Wildenstein and church leaders noted limited local support, echoing last year’s reception. Clarence E Gramer of Chicago, in charge of booking, sent a letter on Friday.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Carrington Chamber Tran Wildenstein Lendora Clarence E. Gramer Chicago

Oil Men Meet at San Angelo Convention Opens

Oil men converge in San Angelo for the annual Mid-Continental Oil Association meeting. Early registration tops 100 with leaders from Fort Worth and Dallas attending. The group plans a special train after a banquet, session details and attendees highlighted the event.

San Angelo Ngelo Texas Went Coxen Oiani Gar Association Enecinl Eora Fort Worth Ani

Mooney Partner Seeks Pardon After San Quentin Inmate Role

Warren Billings, incarcerated in San Quentin for alleged participation in a 1906 parade bombing, petitions the state court for permission to request clemency from Governor Young. Billings and two Monies were named as involved in the crime.

Bancisco Warren Billings San Quentin Young Chenns

Minister Found Dead in Red River at Altus Oregon

The body of Fo Ma Surder, a 73 year old minister from Melbourne, was found in the Red River near Altus, with wounds suggesting he was attacked. He left Eldo Springs with a wife and two children, and his funeral arrangements are forthcoming as the case proceeds.

Red River Altius Melbo Ted River Altus Eldo Alo Ge Ie

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L. A Orks S. A 8.A. Banks Buck Lassister Alamo Plaza Dobbin U.S State Treasury Wrotat Beverly RakiMeer Mooney
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