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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1930

Page

2

Jobless Fund Created By Local Stores In Relief Plan

A local effort proposes a Jobless Fund by The Bears stores and Moshuck Co to aid 72 employees. It would raise about 1,041,000 with each dollar contributed matched by a store, aiming to provide four weeks of pay and two periods in 1934. The plan, urged by Mr Gardner, foresees national headquarters funding proportional to local contributions.

Wade jLs Ganiner Gantner Coid Boltle Toto Gardner

Farmer Fends Off Theft After Gas Line Cut

In Belton the farmer interrupted a break in and around his property when intruders cut a gas line and attempted to steal fowls. He fired a shot, pursued the thieves, and reported the incident. Deputies arrested two men nearby shortly after.

Marion man leaves bed after seven years full blindfolded

In Marion Indiana Larry Havers of Dotesboro decided to rise from his bed after seven years caused by blindness. He walked with his wife to learn his home was now in disrepair. The home had been used by Williac Crawford, a hunter at his own residence, prompting renewed tensions and a reported incident.

Marion Ind Tlarry Havers Dotesboro Indiana Fils Sarrowings Stavena Williac Craward Homer

Opening of deer hunts spurs early season activity

Truss, Nar. 17. opening of Linck hunt in Deer season begins November 16 amid large looter camps near Joca Jatele. Hunters from across Uealdle converge as serious preparations unfold for a lengthy expedition in Westex and Hartrey areas. Local parties, including Milton and Downend, head toward Wet Mexna for a winter hunt as reports confirm several days of active pursuit.

Trrus Linck Uealdle Songon Bastrom Turne Paul BD. Page Vnetfond Hartrey Elbert Smithville Clinelie Austin Hatarias Wet Mexna Walver Hunt

Freeport Channel Opened by Giant Ship Departure

Lex Freesportu reports the largest vessel yet to leave Freeport Harbor, circling the channel with a 245 foot length and extending the 24 foot depth to the open sea. The ship’s departure marked a historic moment for Freeport Maine and its port facilities.

Lex Noith Amen Qott Fereport Sidhar Vince Hachor Jfurkport Maine

Winter Makes Attack On Chicago Strikes Midwest Weather Turmoil

A severe winter blast moves from the Northwest into the Midwest hitting North Dakota Minnesota and Chicago regions. Freezing rain sleet and a strong wind cripple power lines and communications while rail traffic and shipping on the Great Lakes face disruption as temperatures plunge and forecasts warn of more severe storms.

Chicago Northwest North Dakota Sfinnesala Middle Bateera-North Bightas Hig Minnesota Milweekee Omaha Great Lakes

Tornadoes Strike South Killing and Damaging Homes

A series of freak tornadoes hit Louisiana and Mississippi over the weekend killing three people and injuring scores. More than 400 in Mississippi were left homeless as homes and crops were destroyed or unroofed. In Louisiana two black residents died as a twister swept Bekin county. An emergency unit operated from Roxie, Mississippi while others were hurt attending a wake when a lineral scene occurred.

New Orleans Louisiana Mississippi Lenat Bree Scorea Brookhaven Las Bekin County Roxie Miss Nurture County Nene Macon Akins

Storms Center Over Nevada and California

Weather bulletin notes a storm moving across western states with forecasts of clearing in California and Nevada. Severe winter warnings extend to the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains as temperatures drop and travelers are advised to take precautions.

Nevada California United States Sierras Northwest Rocky Mountain

Flying Fish Photo Found With Rockport Catch Presented

A photo shows Bob Owens, age 10, of 11 Delmar Street with the flying fish species caught on a fishing trip at Rockport. The fish has been presented to the Witte Museum, with Brenner and Judge assisting G Taylor in the event.

Bobby Owens

Aerial Photos Show Slaton Scenic Wonders

A striking photo from a T A T Western Air Express flight on a new 36 hour trans continental schedule captures Devil's Thumb in Alaska with canyon walls and clouds. Aviation leaders cite aerial photography as a tool for exploration of inaccessible wilds. International Newsreel provides the images.

Colorado Iver Thumb Alaska

Fishing trio exhibit at Ma Sola Serve company event

The recent fishing trip by T Bremmer of Ma Sola Serve company featured Judge 8 G Tagloe overseeing the display. The catch included flying fish, showcased as a novelty at the exhibition, with A Laylis presenting the exhibit and a novelty fish named "fee ine" highlighted for its winged form. The event followed a prior display and included a purchase summary and pricing notes, marking the second such exhibit of its kind.

T. Bremmer Ma Sola G. Tagloe Witte Monsemmy Poy A. Laylis

Two Missouri Banks Placed Under State Control

Two Missouri banks, Mulledize Enchange bank at Renea in Scotland and the Towning State Bank at Downing in Schuyler County, were closed by the state finance department. Downing bank owed around 11,020 in final assets after closure.

CETY Mulledize Enchange Renea Scotland Downing Schuyler County

Fire at Home for Negro Orphans in Gilmer Area

A fire damaged the Home for Negro Orphans early Tuesday in Gilmer, with authorities reporting significant damage to the building and ongoing investigations by the board of control into the incident. No further details on casualties or causes are available in the readable text.

Alley Liu Rite Negre Gilmer Maine Board of Jeontrol

Slayer Maps Freedom or Death as Houston Doomed Man Awaits Chair

Houston slaver Jasper Mumple faces the electric chair after a long legal fight. Maples says he wants freedom or death and refuses to appeal further. He notes his wife and child as the only concern while prison staff report he remains calm and determined to die.

Igusdon Jesa J. Amnple Loung FO. Fuller Miaple Smidlor Dan Moody Houston Maple Sosa J. Mumple Amiln Guania Colly Edward Bitzgeral W. J. Pharen Yy Hota Egerald Runi

Man Steals Shirts to Appease Hunger

Edward in Corpora tion court admits stealing two shirts from Clack's store on Tonston street claiming hunger. Judge imposes 525 fine. Edwards says hungry cops stole the shirts. case listed as taken to daily default.

Matler Edward Moony Edwards Laure Clack Tonston Street Waltuck

Petition to Lease City Lot Refused in Alfferson

A memo from the Urohterhood of Madway Traine men and Mayor Ty memoera notes a petition to lease a city lot in Alfferson Veighta for recreation was denied. May C. M. Chambers stated current conditions show insults cirnt Minds for pirchise nf tha Yor and the city will not leave property.

Suuminten Ty Urohterhood Madway Alfferson Conter Vena Monilaz C. M. Chambers

Sleuth Nars Gan Prowler In Pinza Date Case

Leon Tivan testified in corpora tion court as city detective described patrols about gar perli ers near Pinza date. A suspect tried to open several fingers on a car while police observed the scene. Judge Nettuck fined a nurse in default of a fifty dollar penalty.

Leon Tivan Corporation Chur PL -Derseh ALL Matlock Nettuck

Man 78 Stricken on Train Taken to Doctor Here

Fragmented report describes a 78 year old man stricken on a train, identified with Dr Wares, details about a residence in Los Angeles, valuables, and an unclear health officer note, plus garbled Chicago dateline and stray phrases. The readable portion centers on an elderly man being taken to a doctor after illness on transit.

Dr. Wares Marl Tusk Street Los Angeles Calif Mnesia Ris County Health Officer

Planes Watt Fog Clearing Over New York City

Aviators reported a dense fog over New York and surrounding areas for four days, forcing aircraft to avoid the city. By late November 1747 only two scheduled commercial planes managed to take off from Newark Airport as officials urged caution and deployed water and sand disgorgers to clear visibility.

New York Armork Naware

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Patrick Hurley J. K Boles Hurley Jobless Fund Belton Tver Melton Hiv WANY Freeport Ghcago Conny Street Chircago Primode Delmar Brenner Judge Taylor Caught Rockport Witte Trier Nelson C. Trowles Irma G. Loucks Nelson J. Bowles Wortland Ore Browles Gven Missouri Nars Gan Prowler Alam Fuzs, W San Antonio Verotkin Furniture Company Bervica Bloce West Commerce Street China N. Flores
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