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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1930

Page

4

Prosperity dollar tours San Antonio in business survey

The prosperity dollar begins circulation on Saturday afternoon testing business activity in San Antonio. Aztec theater's Y. D. Welker leads its first stops visiting firms such as Fomby Clothing, Wolff and Marx, Milbara Drug, For Company, Sommeraag, National Skirt Shop and others, purchasing items and noting transactions.

Adgbt-Agtec Aztec Theater San Antonis D. Welker Fomby Herman Ochs Wolff and Marx Company Bore L.O H. Hering Milbara Drug Company Cigars and Tobacco D. Logue For Company Films Carter Sommeré The Sommeraag Company Jamra National Skirt Shop Buse

St Anthony Hotel Lease Deal Abandoned Plans for Remodel Dropped

Wallace N. Robinson Jr announces the St Anthony hotel will remain operated by Wallace N. Robinson Hotels Inc with no remodeling. The lease proposal discussed weeks earlier is canceled after John J. Hawaz of New York was reported as a potential lessee.

Yen. Anthony Haveeen Wallace N. Robinson Jr Wallace ‘N. Robinson Hotels, Inc St Anthony Wallace W. Robinson Hotels, Inc John J. Hawaz New York Jesse

Social News Items From San Antonio Area Weddings and Visits

Mrs Eunice Polk Meill spent summer motoring through New England and Canada then stayed with her nephew Hubert Baker in Wilmington Pa. Various local residents hosted gatherings and anniversaries including a 25th wedding anniversary for Mrs B Weiss at St Marys church. Out-of-town guests came from Laredo Martindale and San Marco. A wedding of Mildred Raborn to Lt Robert Cascell took place at the Raborn home with a reception, Fort Crockett guests noted, and plans for a Gulf Coast honeymoon. Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs Royal Reynolds hosted a clan dinner at San Antonio Country Club. plans discussed for the Supper Club’s next opening function.

Clara C Eunice Polk Meill States Canada Hubert Baker Wilmington McGill Robert Baker Mildred Wobore Edwin Lee Rabore Robert Dudley Cascell Wip Corps United States Army Gates Harold Yeary Pang Meek Prescott Charlotte Nessit Rach Gollier Meredith Roboro Jewell Wisemen Gulf Caset Fort Crockett Canswell Harold Yeary Laredo H. Crook Martindale Marney Caccing Springs St. Prescott M. H. Nesbitt San Marco Lieuaenant Parker Coronel and Mire Royal Reynolds Fortham Houston Sondey San Antonio Mer. H.W. Jones

Stiles Grand Jury Foreman Named for Winter Session

W L Stiles was selected to chair a grand jury convened for a one month session by Judge W S Anderson in the Thirty seventh district court at Stondas. The panel includes Dessee Dy Cobesheareet Frau AW Carries Jesse J Deitel W Thrift UW Valdez Frau ailharin Bronk M Gittesnic CW Ling Aad Walser Menger. Anderson also swore in 20 bailiffs appointed by District Attorney Waller Tyran. The upcoming term will hear the case of Marlin Matyeur 28 charged with murdering Officer Ted Boxn ton.

W. L. Stiles W. S. Anderson Stondas Andesson Grant Desee Dy Cobesheareet Frau AW Carries Jesse J. Deitel W. Thrift UW. Valdez Frau Ailharin Bronk M. Gittesnic CW. Ling Aad Walser Menger Anderson Waller ‘Tyran Marlin Matyeur Chairrman Ted Boxnton Joe Klors Onil Gustay

Two Women Among8 Die As Berlin Plane Crashes

Berlin dispatch reports a Lufthansa airliner on a Berlin to Vienna route crashed near Dessau today killing eight people. Among the deceased were two women, Frau Arnele, wife of a government official, and Frau Bluenwl. All crew and passengers perished.

Berlin OPI

Portugal clashes leave twenty four injured during republic day events

A series of clashes and shootings in Portugal yesterday resulted in twenty four people injured during commemorations of the republic’s proclamation. Police moved to restore order as crowds gathered across multiple cities.

Portugal

British Fliers Aim for Australia Flight Milestone

Croydon England vet Oliver C J Chabot and Major C I E Pickthorne launch at dawn seeking to reach Australia in seven days. They plan a rapid hop sequence hoping to complete the journey in three stages within a week.

Australia Croydon England Oliver C. J. Chabot C. Ie. Pickthorne Dawn Sodas

Dispenser Autoists Duel At Filling Station Ambush

At a Daria Filling Station on 1109 Pleasanton Road Sunday night Clarence Herkert said two men in a Ford ordered eight gallons of gasoline and a quart of air. When asked to pay they opened fire, firing several shots. Herkert handed his wife a gun and he returned fire, believing he hit one assailant. Police have the car license number. the suspects fled. The car is believed stolen and tied to a Pleasanton area incident.

Fae Clarence Herkert Daria Pleasanton Road Treckert Ford Heckert Ste. Heckert Tir Iver Stelan Pleasant

Petty Thieves Target 8 A.M. City Patrol Says

Police report a string of thefts in the 8 A.M. area with several items stolen from vehicles and homes. A physician reported a kit of surgical tools missing from a parked car, while another resident noted valuables vanishing from a front door. Authorities warn residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity after a busy Sunday in the city.

Petis Xen

Martin Disclaims Appointment as Highway Head

Remnant reports that J K May Hin, a San Antonio insurance man, has been appointed chairman of the state highway commission to succeed Rams Sterling, though Martin says he has heard no word and made no application. Martin, with offices in the Milam building, previously served on the highway commission under Governor Fat.

Remnment J. K. May- Hin San Antonia Rams Sterling Martin Austin Milam High- Rey Gareragr Fat

Flight Delays Hit Training Exercise Across Cities

A rain affected attack training flight involving Kelis field students was postponed Monday in Fort Crockett Dallas and El Pago due to dangerous flying conditions. Officials urged consult the classification 151 contact for scheduling and details.

Kelly Kelis Field Fort Crockett Dallas el Pago Roo Telay Linaly

Pocket Knife Gift Proves Fatal to Kansas City Boy

Donald Knowles had long wanted a shiny pocket knife. His father finally gave him one as a reward for taking medicine. Moments later the boy ran to his father, curled in his lap, and died after pricking his heart on a blade.

Kansas City Donald Knowles Lionald

MELLOGIO Face Wonder Promises Youthful Skin Care

An advertisement touts MELLOGIO Face Wonder as a skin product that makes users look younger and smoother. It claims the powder is pure, non irritating, and approved by the U S Government with a new French process that minimizes pores and reduces shine while lasting longer.

Mellogio U.S

Henson Sons Carnival To Open At Marys Street Grounds

Carnival events set for the grounds at 525 Sout St Marys Ave Monday through Wednesday nights with a program starting at 7 p m and ending after 9 p m. Alfred Schaefer directs a band with Carl Hohmauth leading a chorus. Entertainment committee includes Frank Bloochner Paul Elerting and Alfred Robile, with Local Lodge members aiding.

Hensen Sons St. Mary's Carl Hohmauth Frank M. Bloochner Paul J. Elerting Alfred W. Robile

Race Flier in Fall Expected to Live

El Paso report says Clifford Henderson of Chicago, manager of the last national air races, is severely injured but expected to live after a light training plane crash near Alamogordo New Mexico. He is recovering in a hospital. crash occurred Saturday evening when the plane failed to gain sufficient altitude to cross the Sacramento mountains.

EL Paso Texas Clifford Henderson Chicago Sacramento Mountains Alamogords N. M

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