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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1930
Page
1
In a tense district event, Boutin edged past Tufts and Janattan to claim the crown. Newerville and Bean Coleman also posted strong showings, with Teun and Tangerenp from Lane earning podium finishes. Ob Ter Nealees secured a notable result.
Vote canvass for Bexar County opened by County Judge Ferry Hobertson and the county commissioners. County Clerk Jack Burke assisted as the county court reviewed the poll list. Counting the returns was underway and expected to continue through the week.
Armistice Day activities will honor World War II veterans with a parade through town led by Hal Brennan, commander of the American Legion. Joby K. Webster chairs the Armistice Day program and reports a full region agenda including child welfare work, unemployment relief for veterans, and school drive campaigns. About 4000 people are expected to attend the parade Tuesday morning with a 1 minute silent tribute to those who died in World War I.
Veterans in San Antonio prepare for Armistice Day poppy sales organized by the American Legion and auxiliary. Capt Lee Ve Hunchcutt chairs the sale committee with Mrs Yao Teel as assistant chair, funds aiding disabled veterans and families. Local women’s groups join efforts across Eastern State and Confederacy organizations for the drive.
Berne county women completed a year of home improvement work under Miss Ide F Reynolds and Miss Mitchell Horton. The round farm gent's office displayed projects at the court house in Batuetas. A. and M. College extension agents judged the exhibits. Forty women and 114 girls' club members contributed, making clothing, household towels, canned goods, and balanced meals. December activities planned include selling new items and January starts for a new year of home improvement.
A wartime era note describes Antonin county plans to move children aged between six and fourteen to a new hospital in Carlkind for winter treatment. Funds and oversight by Ric af jie chitiren and Miss Melight Ftone are mentioned, with emphasis on tuberculosis infection prior to admission and the hospital’s prominent status under Mage Neale Warhke Health associates.
Richard Byrd planned a May lecture in section 8.4, with references to voyage, and a rushed visit to San Samuel. Names such as Horler A. Whaler and Whaley sail are mentioned alongside uncertain references to a commercial chamber visit and Texas.
Two individuals are reported missing to the city police. The notices list names and last known addresses, with one missing since morning and the other since late afternoon. Police urge family and friends to contact the station with any information.
First Baptist Church elected Clayton as deacons chairman and Glarion Lewell as rice chairman. At the Vow church conference, 61 additions were announced and October attendance rose. November attendance reached 2400 with 1204 in Sunday school. Total contributions surpassed 85036.02 for all causes including Buckner, Protestant Orphans Home, Old Ministers Relief, Salvation Army, missions and foreign work. About 3000 locally and 5000 to the poor and needy were given. Also supporting a missionary in China, Miss Marr Alexander.
A severe quake was recorded by Georgetown University observatory indicating a major seismic event centered about 300 miles from Washington. Instruments showed strong energy and rapid readings, with officials noting possible aftershocks and monitoring ongoing.
Fragmentary OCR note from Washington D C dated November 10 discusses enforcement of a possible time law and upcoming funeral consideration. It mentions Vico Lifivisis and Hedlen as figures in an organization’s activities. The text is garbled but indicates formal proceedings or opinions regarding legal timing and memorials.
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