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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1929

Page

2

Hoover Boosts Building Program for Jobs Drive

Washington November 15 President Hoover presides over a cabinet meeting with Eastern railroad chiefs and industrial leaders to discuss a larger building program aimed at sustaining employment and business. Secretary Mellon to ask Congress for an extra 817,000,000 for the government's construction plan, expanding the existing 240,000,000 program, with funds also to be spent in the District of Columbia.

Washington ND. C Goover Roover Hisdt Setral Canneil New York Seoayens Chexa- Perks and Ohio Railroad Fairfax Bartison Northern Taikey L. P Lorce Delaw and Hudson J. Polley New Haven Hartford Agnew T Dice Philadelphia and Reading Hicherd Airkton American Teilver Wescivation Fred W. Sargent Chicago and Northwestern Jeremiah Milbank Southern Kailwi Hoover Wits Mellon Congress Ile Nambia

Vets Merger Plan At Odds Between Armies

In Mississippi on November 18 the Grand Army of the Republic faces a clash with Confederate veterans over a planned merger. Confederate leader General Speed insists union is impossible unless Southern flag rights are honored. SenatorTat Harrison will give the opening address for the United Daughters of the Confederacy gathering.

Io Costay Speed Tat Harrison Mississippi Seac

Ted Gross Drives Mail Appeal for 20 000 by Local Chapter

Workers began a solicitation Tuesday to raise 20 000 for the local chapter aiding disabled ex service men and their families. By Monday afternoon about 322,7210 had pledged or joined the chapter with firms and schools contributing at various payroll and school tap rolls. Local banks and hotels hosted booths collecting funds and the effort is led by A P White and Douglas W King.

Ted Cross San Anonians Carey Om Yar A P. White Roll Cats Douglas W. King Hawthorne Junior High Milami School Smith School Tirisene School Collins Garden Schol Moberr I Green

Convicted Banker on Way to Prison

A former Tellu s banker, Charles J. Waggover, left for At to begin serving a 16 year federal sentence for mail fraud in the REK000 swindle in York. Deputies escorted him to the train where the compartment door was found open and the shares drawn. He was not handcuffed.

NEW Yue YU Charles J. Waggover Tellus York Bank Marsiel Newenaper Beg Shen Wagoner

Alabama Floods Take Second Life

Montgomery dispatch reports another flood tragedy as Fred Legkeman, age 40, drowned in rising waters of the Tennessee River during a recent flood event. جهود

Alabama Montgomery Ala Fred Legkeman Tranessee Titor Mabnina

Model dairy earns San Antonio city title for best milk

S A Dairies by G C Carvajal of San Antonio is pictured with a model dairy that illustrates the plant type declared by the health department as the city’s best and cleanest milk. The model, prepared under city health direction, will go to Edinburg for weeklong public exhibition.

G. C. Carvajal San Antonio S. A Edinburg

Chambers Honor Guest at Monthly Senior Club Rally

Mayor will attend the YMCA senior life clubs rally as guest of honor. J. McClure, president of Main Arena High School, will organize arrangements with Harland, Brackirilge, and Lanier area representatives. Over a thousand members, including junior school groups, are involved.

ML 'Chambera Gueat Fie YM. C. 4 Phursdar My Jfmilian McClure Arenua High Acho! Organiza Vink Asith Hibs

Cornus Woman on First Solo Flight

A Cornus woman makes her first solo flight marking a historic moment in local aviation. Mrs. Dewar participates in the flight with Cherie and other crew members, achieving a notable milestone in the era of early aviation.

Cornus Dewar

Edinburg To See Typical S A Milk Plant in Miniature

A model dairy exhibit created by the city health department will travel to Edinburg this week. The display showcases a San Antonio type plant praised for ventilation and clean milk handling. An inspector notes San Antonio produces about 22 060 gallons daily and that some milk is graded Cl and D while others earn higher ratings.

Edinburg S. A San Aninn City Health Department Washington San Antonio Tlile Tincanae San Antone Jnarker San Amonio Carvajal

Woman and Baby Freed From Jail on Bond Okayed

Maria Ordina Flares and her infant were released from jail on bond after a judge approved the bail. Police report say the pair were held Saturday after a narcotics agent seized contraband at 212 South Lavell Street.

Baby Maria Ordina Flares Muithadd Herne Conots Liberty T. W. Tarkaon South Lavell Street Tackran Toutnhine

District Attorney Held on Rum Count Mar Wis

The district attorney of Wakdered at his home today facing an indictment charging him with several counts. Deputized officers raided his residence as part of the federal case. The unnamed official suspected involvement in a money and political crime.

Stan Wis Peiee Tinew Weaaity Pitacy

Lumber Company Wall Rifle Target Mystery

Officials probed a firing incident at the Metrieh-Hant farm wall near Tamar. A number of shots were fired into the north wall, baffling Rolice and workers at the Lumber Company. No injuries reported, and staff say the shots sounded like carelessness or a deliberate act.

Wall Rolice Jean

Land donation aids flood work near South Aldine street

City Attorney drafts deed for Berard Guenther president Pioneer Flour mill to donate land to remove flood hazards and widen the river channel to 13 feet. Mayor Chambers says city welcomes land gifts but will not spend more money on land purchases. Gift would help divert flood waters and curb backflow.

Berard Guenther Pioneer Flour Milly Aldine Street T. J. Cahba Jr CL. M. Chambers Ioney Guenther Marzoe Chambers

City Nets Profit on Park Stands

The city reported profit on park standings during a 4 percent day event, with figures ranging between 1700 and an unspecified amount. Officials noted the event operated in the municipal quarter during early fall, as announced by Lark Decimiones Jacob Itnbioln. The measure occurred despite nearby Keaxer fire events and city takeover earlier in August during the conversion process.

Lark Jacob Itnbioln

Health Lecture Hour Is Changed For Weekly Event

A health lecture hour has been rescheduled by Jr. W. A. King, a noted health expert. The new timing shift is announced by the Stated RRA authorities. The notice stresses a safer, more suitable hour and urges attendance.

Jr. W. A. King

Ambiguous Operative Report From Kober Hospital

Surgeons at the Kober Hospital prepared to operate on a young patient described as a boy. The medical team planned a delicate procedure to address a condition believed to be the child’s only chance of recovery. The effort drew attention as the hospital issued an urgent call for support and awareness.

Kober Neo Arminia Deron Trent Sears Tewan

Texarkana Mystery: Madison Brothers Die in Arkansas Well

Miller County authorities probe the deaths of Tee and Acthue Madison found in 20 feet of water in an abandoned Artex Ark well. A man and woman arrested near the brothers were questioned as the probe widens with additional arrests expected. Both victims were shot with shotgun blasts. motives remain unclear. The men had been missing for two weeks before neighbors located the bodies.

Texarkana Texas Miller County Tee Acthue Madison Artex Ark Wehr Arthur Xideaml Prienda deAg Vance

Service Bus Driver Fined for Speeding

A service bus driver was fined $10 in Corporation court for speeding in the 200 block of Mesreyelt. Motorcycle Officer B F Jackson arrested him after a witness testified the driver exceeded the limit by four miles per hour. The case involved Vaughan and references to notices and fines.

Vaughan West Laurel Corporation Court B. F. Jackson Win Burrs Jarge Dave

Marrs to Speak at Brady School Session

Brady Texas November 19 Hedron Honors Brady's new $135000 high school building to be unveiled November 22 with principal speaker M N Marrs state superintendent of public instruction. The program, run by the Brady school Parent-Teacher association, follows weeks of use in the finished facility featuring a large gymnasium auditorium seating about 1000 and a cafeteria serving hot lunches to students and teachers.

Brady Texas Hedron- Hon

Four Wheel Brakes Gap Cited In Court Case

In a traffic case on North St Marys street Foster of 801 Dalley testified that four wheel brakes failed to stop in time while Roper Jr drove another car. Foster used two wheel brakes and collided. Roper claimed brakes worked. damage totaled to the other vehicle.

Foster Dalley Street Corporation North St. Mary's Street Charles Ti. Roper Jr E Roper Roper V Wan Indee Davis Ntaon Froper

Man Held on Liquor Charge in San Antonio Jail

Alferd Hivns, 27, of DeWitt County, is held in Bexar County jail after a hearing before United States Commissioner Pan A. Lockhart. Rivox was arrested Monday morning by City Detectives for the explosion of a small barn and house, with a charge of possessing apparatus for the manufacture of whiskey.

Alferd Hivns DeWittantree Swan Heid Bexar County Theatny Pan A. Lockhart United States Rivox Joh Lurher A. P. Tiresch Rivas

Defective Heating Sparks Small Fire in Monking Area

A small fire started by a defective heating system damaged a structure on 220 Fast Coastland steer Monday afternoon. Firefighters checked nearby homes including C. L. Howell at 224 Ver: Jinuston Street and found smoke and minor burns in the barn area.

Mee Monking C. LI. Howell Jinuston Street

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