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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1929
Page
2
Ralph Davis, 26, fell into a ravine off a trestle near Coureree Texas after his foot became trapped. He suffered a broken arm and internal injuries and lay unconscious for over an hour before rescuers transported him to Hubert H. B. Greens hospital.
Hayward Thompson, a blindfold wizard, will pilot the Roosevelt Eight through city traffic this Saturday afternoon. The starting point is in front of the Municipal auditorium, with the route to be publicized in The Light Columns.
A party of editors from the Texas Editorial association was hosted by the San Antonio chamber of commerce at the El Anthony hotel. Fred M. Herndon introduced the evening's host, with A. W. Grant of the San Antonio Express and Austin Callan of Hone son among those present. The delegation tours Laredo for a three day convention ahead of a trip to Sabine Nuevro Lean, Mexico, where Governor Aaron Baror will welcome them.
The Gauchos fraternity, a student group from Main Avenue and Alamo Heights, will host a Thanksgiving day dance at the Knights of Columbus hall on Thursday, November 2 at 8:20 pm. College students home for the holidays are invited. Proceeds support the football team of Arackenridee and Main Avenue. Dances led by Miss Gertrude Vinnie and others.
A barber shop was saved from a fire by an early alarm this Thursday afternoon near Fremont. Fire crews prevented spread, with a responding unit securing the scene and preventing further damage to adjacent businesses. Firefighters reported that the quick alert helped limit damage to the shop and surrounding properties.
New York officials move to tighten air space restrictions over populated areas and stiffen licensing rules as investigations probe two fatal incidents on Long Island. Fokker F-32 crashed into a house at Carle Place injuring pilot F. Boggy and mechanic Harry McDonald who survived. A second crash killed 19 year old James Pisanin when his plane hit a Westbury roof. Investigators cite possible engine trouble and pilot error.
Police blotter reports a new Pierce Arrow car stolen from Susan Roth at 426 Freer Street on Wednesday night. A German police dog was also taken from Mrs Horton at 1814 South St Marys Street. A theft of carpenter tools occurred at a construction site on Olmos Drive.
Club women gathered at the Plana hotel to hear Dr Symund Kary discuss life in the Holy Land and the condition of women. Present were club officers including President Mrs Martha Roberson and Vice President Mrs Wit A Neal with secretary Mrs Maw vt Sack and treasurer Mike desephine 5 Asem.
The text notes Mexico facing a downturn with a large number of securities trading near par and warns of market fragility. It mentions key financiers from Chicago New York and Europe supporting the president in promoting new enterprises and job creation with a proposed massive program. It also discusses European and global reactions including mentions of Uncle Sam and Russia in a shifting international stance.
Funeral services for M. Ewing were held at Ras Clark Avenue Teeilas today. Survivors include five children and a list of relatives. The service was attended by family and friends. burial followed at a local cemetery.
Judge McCrory denies full access to jail slips while Shipp and Speare face allegations of conspiracy to free Shipp. Grand jury expected to report next Thursday. Sheriff Newton claims new disclosures about the gang involved. Trial focus centers on an alleged plan to assault and aid escape from the jail.
A Fokker F.32 carrying 32 passengers crashed into a house near Roosevelt Field New York after an in flight motor failure. The aircraft and two houses were destroyed by fire but the pilot and his assistant were thrown clear.
Hayward Thompson plans a 24 hour fast before a San Antonio exhibition driving a Roosevelt car blindfolded through traffic. He will visit the Embleton Motor Co for inspection and pose for onlookers before a 1 pm start at the municipal auditorium.
In a local event, the Harlandale Club is reported as winning its contest. The program featured remarks by Paul By Keen, printer of the Tenvin Park Methodist church, who served as principal speaker. Xaeman Machemt led the songs and other in charge details are noted.
Huntsville Texas November 28 Roy Merriman sits on death row with Thanksgiving looming as Gov Dan Moody refuses clemency requests. State penitentiary officials report Merriman’s execution in an electrocution chamber set for tomorrow after Moody declined to intervene.
Alive Nichols filed a federal suit in the Filtsneyeoth District alleging damages of 310,000 after a September 22 crash at Rosilla Street and Lakeview Avenue. The defendant, Stephens, said to have aliases including P L Wadden and Jim Taylor, allegedly drove 60 mph while intoxicated, causing a fatal collision with Nichols’s car two days after a prior ammunitions incident. Attorney C Williams filed a separate $500 fee claim two weeks earlier against the man.
Due to the absence of the justices of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Tuesday, court was not held there. Chief Justice W. OS and Associate Justices WD Cobbs Ke, and Edward W. Smith aid Check Maney Tart were in Galveston to submit 12 transferred cases. It is not likely the court will be held again this week.
Mrs F BR Williane ay Gleharne mother of Prook Riek illisms of San Antonio died suddenly in Dallas. Funeral services will be held Friday morning in her hometown. Williams, a native, made her home in Texas during her later years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at Peters Temple for Army Captain William 48 who died in Denver Colorado. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Miss Virginia Chantel, and a son William Hunter Bs.
Members of Company T present at the American Legion ceremony Wednesday afternoon in the national ward. Wenton To McCartney post donated a beautiful flag and a win book as a gift to the school, the presentation followed by a dismissal in the alturniny.
Soviet aviators are reported ready to join in the search for Carl Ben Eielson, a noted U S flier missing since he left an Alaskan port to aid a winter crew stranded on ice. The operation aims to reach the trapped men and bring them to safety.
The convicted man’s fate hangs on a possible Dallas court order for a short stay to review his mental condition. Governor Moody refused to intervene at Wichita Falls after a fruitless bid by his brother to obtain a stay. Merriman’s insanity defense was cited, and Aldridge, whose execution was scheduled for December 10, was to be transported to Dallas by Sheriff Vel Howl.
Tennie Aldridge, slated to follow Lee Tay Merriman in the electric chair, tied to an attack on three Dallas girls, was moved from the county jail to the Huntsville penitentiary for execution.
Mrs Ellen Barnes 74 died from injuries after a gas heater fire ignited her clothing while she was stirring something near the heater. Neighbour George Julian quickly acted by extinguishing flames with a rug and rolling her to the floor to smother the fire.
An ad style note claims a waterproof pliable coating called M-202 J. Hig Dea Muiner lowers shoe costs by making half soling unnecessary. It spreads quickly with a knife and keeps cards intact until wear. Mr Ahsielle seeks buyers and samples.
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