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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
7
A historical note reports Spain’s strategy in Texas involving a small number of presidios or forts, emphasizing limited military presence and broader colonial focus. The item highlights the era’s imperial posture and geographic control within the region.
Lieut Hares Brats Albay of the US Marine Corps, serving with the Nicaraguan National Guard in Corinto, reportedly shot himself in the head. The item notes a drink vending machine promotion and subway beer popfuls.
A fragmented listing outlines a dense evening of radio music and talk shows across CBS NBC and CBC networks. Highlights include masterful orchestras at WOAL WOAI and WOA, dance and popular programs, and regional acts like Alberta and Texas entries, with start times from 6:30 to 10:30 p m.
A fragmented radio listings page shows speakers and programs across stations HTSA KTSA WOAI and others. It mentions Charles G Jones as enforcement official to appear on a sports lights program, with various times and segments including weather musical talks and business updates, across multiple frequencies.
A witty critique questions how historians and radio broadcasters chase the interwoven origins of songs and motifs. It muses on Ernest Hutcheson and Rigman Spaeth tracing tunes from Beethoven to operetta seeds, and on how modern radio era figures reinterpret classic works for public whim.
Gere tere firenarion, named today as president of Duquesne University, succeeds the Very Rev Martin A Hebe who served 61 years as president of the Pittsburgh institution. The appointment comes from Holy Ghost Apostolate College at Corayells, UE.
An unclear report describes an incident at Edna HOV Street involving a vehicle or person dubbed Escaped Trusty being overtaken. Central State authorities and local observers, including a person named Megeneall, are mentioned amid a confusing account of a prosecution or pursuit.
Antonio sportsmen will hear an authoritative talk on hunting laws by Charles G. Jones, director of enforcement for the state game, fish and asst igsion. The program, introduced by Harold Seherwitz, will cover the duck season and related topics. A varied program with singers and orchestra will follow at 7:20 p.m. at 720 Melock Stowlay.
Funeral services for Anthony Debi Menney 35 secretary of the levy] Mlaserars amiet No. 378, died at home 2107 West Commerce host, Saturday morning with a high mass at St. Sneved Wenrt Catholic church at 8 a.m. Father Joseph Tu cobi presided. He was a San Antonio native and served with Battery 1, 31st Field Artillery in France during World War I. Survived by widow Mrs. George Mendy Sr. of San Antonio, son Anthony John Mand, brothers Flurbert and Jato Mai of San Antonio, Mr. Albert Secon of San Antonio, Mrs. Earnril Sr. Kool of Manig, Mrs. Jack Clones of Lake Charles, La. Pallbearers: William Taechion, Henry Trizilion, Georges h Albrecht, Ea Ghrisuinn, Martina Mbest, Frank Niteh. Monorary sallbearers: J. Henlyy dack, Mouseholder, Jor Jeanings, Gus Richter, Tlaga Sultvutius nil Fed. Davis. Interment at San Fernando cemetery No. 2.
Funeral services for Catherine Leer 78 of 208 Devine street Castroville will be held Tuesday at Kearns parlors then a requiem mass at St Marys Catholic church officiated by Father A A Dos sean. She was a native of Medina county pioneer settler daughter of bar cob and Catherine Rift. Survived by five children Ros ie Helen Edwin Grosse William Kotula Lowy Robert Freetz all of San Antonio Fawari Ueetz of California eight grandchildren four great grandchildren two sisters Mary Triel Roniwe and Mrs J McCormick of San Antonio and three brothers Dominic and Hen Giff of Fonda.
Mrs Shatler formerly Delores Durcan admitted firing at her husband after a brutal beating. The confessed act came as police sought the shooter amid a hospital scene when the husband was seriously wounded and the wife claimed self defense.
In London a cask of sherry was sent to celebrate a local occasion with the Spaniard club of Landin corporate Melumbus day. The Prince of Wales and guests tasted the sherry while myths of Columbus circulated. An automobile procession was planned with various participants and prices listed.
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