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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1930
Page
12
In Dallas on October 3 shots rang out during a rooming-house quarrel over a man's affections. Ten women and one officer were injured. Mrs. Catherine Camp, 25, was shot in the head and may die. Mrs. Tyota Lorraine Borl 20, was struck in the head by bullets, Officer J. B. Smith, 40, hit in the shoulder.
A National Safety Congress briefing notes statistics showing lower crash danger per automobile in large cities versus small towns. The report is clouded by accompanying stray narrative about an incident involving Hob Boykin, a mistaken shooting at a hotel, and police injuries in Pittsburgh Ohio, with unclear timelines and details.
Ellis Cunningham and Marcy, a 26-year-old man, fled from a state prison near Sugarland last Saturday. Deputy constable G. Hagan reports Marcy was recaptured in Benar county jail on a vagrancy charge after admitting he was an escaped convict. W. P. Bockem notes Houston prison records show a 1928 robbery conviction with firearms.
The San Antonio Public Library hosts a Saturday story hour for children aged 4 to 3 years, led by Miss Olna Bonz, assistant children's librarian. Leah Curter Johnetin announces weekly sessions in the auditorium of the new library beginning at 6 p.m. Materials include work boxes for children aged 5 to 14.
Ten Kelly students began a four day cross country flight Friday morning under Lt. J. V. Y. Gafines and Lt. Barwell with Grate and Muniengee among the army air corps crew. The Highs unit accompanied the cadets on the extended training mission across the region.
A couple from St. Louis, Hector Dominguez and his bride Florence Marty, traveled toward Saltillo Mexico for their honeymoon after a San Antonio visit. They were met at the train in San Antonio by Efrain Dominguez, brother, and Enrique Hantibanez, a Mexican official. Dominguez, an ex executive of the International Shoe Company, plans to return to St. Louis in two weeks to establish their home.
Boston October 3 With a record preconvention registration of 24000 on hand the American Legion prepares to welcome national officers and leaders. Mrs Donald Macrae national president of the auxiliary arrives today and national commander C T Tod enhamer comes tomorrow. French war hero General Henri Gourand and George John L Perehing commander of the A E will also arrive.
Charles Oliphant a longtime railroad worker from San Antonio praises Konjola after a week of use. He says the medicine cured a shin eruption and kidney pains and helped him feel stronger and gain weight. The Konjola Man appears at Summers drug store Houston and Losoya streets offering free samples.
Dors of 261, still wearing gray, shook off years as the 38th annual reunion of the Texas Division, United Confederate Veterans, concluded with the grand ball. Dr. Gen. M. J. Bonner of Fort Worth was made major general and named commander. Fort Worth selected as 1895 convention site. C. E. Gilbert of Houston named commander of the Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans. Leaders for the five Texas brigades were named: Denman, Escales, Arpolit, and Tene among others. Woods of Wichita Falls re elected. Buy an automobile now and enjoy the sunshine. Read Classification 161, Light Classified ads for Front buys.
Miss Emma Virie director of home economics in San Antonio public schools spoke to the William Utarsis elementary school faculty Friday afternoon on the subject New er Mannledge of Nurritinn. Principal Mr. Belle Daniels greeted attendees and introduced the speaker.
A fire in the auditorium area of the new state educational building under construction in Harrisburg caused extensive interior damage estimated at over 300000 dollars. The blaze broke out early today and raised alarms across the campus and city, with firefighters working to contain the flames and assess structural impact.
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