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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1929

Page

21

Nueces County to Vote on Road Bond Issue

Corpus Christi area voters face a November 1 election on a county wide road bond issue totaling 1.3 million dollars to fund the construction of 24840 miles of new highways and arterials. If approved the county would issue more than 71 million in state aid and extend pavement from Corpus Christi to the Laguna Madre causeway linking the mainland to Padre Island.

Clift Waam Sile Road Corps Corpus Christi Gaguna Maire Dadce Aslwad

Scouts Invale El Bend Area Formation Reported

Alpine Texas Oct 14 Organization of the Diz Bend area as a district of the El Varo Boy Scout council is completed. Offic ers elected include Dr J M Peterson vice president K C Jeckles district scout service chairman H W Ferguson treasurer Col John Merkins camping safety and sanitation in charge D M Sennett public service and reading. Scoutmasters named Gordon Beare Albert Lriar J A Macklin B Maro Marta Clinna Exell Oliver E. i Tinshem Pres dia B S Ferrell Marathon.

Alpine Texas Diz Bend el Varo Afl Robinson J. M Peterson Maris K. C. Jeckles Maria H.W. Ferguson Col John Merkins D. M. Sennett Publictr Terrice Reading Big Bead Gordon Beare Valentine Albert Lriar J. A. Macklin B. Maro Marta Clinna Exell Be Oliver Be Oliver, Alpines E. i, Tinshem, Presidia, B.S. Ferrell Marathon

Yacht Club Opens Airport Near Houston Bay

The Bourton Yacht Club has an airport two miles southeast of Salvetton Bay, near the existing club grounds. The airport serves club members and friends under the direction of Marty Maker, chair of the club’s one fly committee. Several members already use the site and more are expected to join. This marks the first yacht club airport in the state.

Houston Bourton Sacht Club Kitiuved Salvetton Bay Cow Leasis Club Membeers Arideas Bulk Marty Maker Yon Ziete

Build Harlingen Mass Meeting to Be Held Monday

Harlingen announces a mass meeting planned for Monday with Ward leading efforts. Officials expect attendance from roughly 250 residents and emphasize organized discussions. Tickets for the event were placed on sale.

Harlingen Rarlingen Sgnild Farlinge Etine Gevater Myre Tae Seeemieres

Oranges Exhibited From Orchard in Valley

Fruit from a local valley orchard is exhibited with notes on size grade and origin. The display highlights last year’s registrations and expectations for the current season. Local growers anticipate strong sales as fruit quality draws attention at the exhibit.

Dramatic Club at San Saba School

Dramatic Club at San Saba School reorganized on the Behe Behe school with Whee Gene Halden an divertor, Tea Baker presalent, J,i fian Waslupmt, sterriney Tea Vig fon, place managers Thig erases. WOMEN TO MEET. WADLYN. Tez Wet. 14 Grad Government rague indie of the Pe- Alex musiliery whomror ont the ember of rameree building here Hredgeedey Bitermoon.

Dremme Whee Gene Halden Ifian Waslupmt Ari Mohkee Tannager Murgacer Maneree Irene Masercompanirt Wadlyn Grad Rague Indie Alex Musiliery Rameree Hredgeedey Bitermoon

Seienletic society talk and campus candidacies highlighted

The notes recap a Tuesday night talk by Scott and M. Dy on venomous snakes and bites at the Seienletic society, with venue details and speaker confirmations. It also lists University of Texas student assembly candidates Gardner Luncan and others, plus assorted military and academic travel, vaccination orders, and staff movements across bases and colleges.

Scott M. Dy West Commerce Aireel

New Road for Heart of Winter Garden District

Fragmented OCR text describes a new road project in CATANINA Texas linking San Antonio to Currian Eure, aiming to improve access for the Heart of Winter Garden District. Mentions gravel, progress, and unclear local names. lacks clear dates or officials.

Heart of Winter Garden District Catanina Texas Ta Qes Tim Orek Gradiez Asherion Anil Ashita Catarina Mili Antonio Currian Catirinn

Natalia Will Bet Cannery Operated Near Natalia

Fragmented OCR notes describe a planned new canning plant near Natalia, Texas, with intent to rent a facility, expand capacity, and begin operation by a noted timetable. References mention Benham Tos and Fording, indicating industrial activity and possible partnerships, though details are unclear.

Padre Island road planned to connect Harlingen and Padre Island

Oct 14 Harlingen residents, Rio Hondo, San Benito, Combes and nearby areas will hear proposals Tuesday for a new road linking Harlingen or Rio Hondo to Padre Island. The plan routes via the Fernando east road to a Laguna Madre crossing, cutting travel to Padre Island by about six miles. Organized by G Braingtox, president of the Valley Caucus Association, the tour follows a luncheon ride over the proposed route.

Harlingen Dew Road Paike Island Herlingen Hariogen Rio Houde San Benito Combes Rod In Feriu G. Braingtox Valley Caucemar Association Ff Harlingen Rio Horde Fernando East Laguna AM Padre Laguna Padre Island

San Saba Comedy Club’s Latest Local Show

San Saba October 14 The Blttle theater of Say Sata presents Smilin’ Through a 1929-40 era comedy by Allen L. Sarin. Mrs Margaret Dailey Mal directs with Stenders escart and cast including C. Mrs L. A Skage Lines Salling Mrs J. M. Heslop Anna Melis Floward Rinby Merander Wintie Grant Kalie She Harrison St I Mzr eld Dec Karun Douglas LeMaster and Wardell Creamer.

San Saba Toran Allen L. Sarin Ottering Sesson Margaret Dailey Mal“Stenders Anna Melis Floward Mien Rinby Merander Wintie Grant Kalie She Harrison St. IL

Harlingen Zoo Welcomes Three Tame Javelinas

Harlingen reports the Harlingen zoo hosts three tame javelinas presented to the public by James Lora, proprietor of the Brive fri, with the animals already displaying unusual docility for local crowds and awaiting acclimatization at their new enclosure.

Harlingen Haringen

Harlingen Mail Tests Planned In Civil Service

MARLINGEN February 14 Bramina tind for entries in United States civil service exam. Post office agents will be given at the week end. November 1 is the date for the selection. Secretaries of the civil service have paid for nine new exams.

Harlingen Marlingen United State Tor JM. Howie Sod Diss Carroll Hewitt Meriana Ark Mra Koes

Seven Girls Join McAllen Reserve

A fragmentary notice reports seven girls joining the McAllen Reserve unit. The text names an organizer and mentions a division led by Zachry with duties connected to the women's group. The article is partly illegible with several garbled phrases and missing details.

McAllen

Main Avenue High School teachers meet social hour

The Main Avenue High School Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock for a social gathering. New principal Mr Portwood and new superintendent Mr Harties will be guests. President Mrs C J Mas hopes many Main Avenue members attend.

Main Avenue Parenty Teacher Association of South Yaz Antonio South San Antonio Thiateros T. A. Dierce A.W. Suman South San Antonis Rebonls Beacon Hill Achoe Pkrcy Echonl Main Avenue High Seasor Assistani Knox Rank Iss Elma Neal Banks of Education Grarléa Brearel Talon Miplel Weneken Thos Kons Welehmt Anl Dow. Martles Krhnels San J Aptinia Keil San Antonio J. A. McIntevh Mra. BE

Yorktown to open big fair Wednesday dedication set

Yorktown Texas opens its ninth Tritle world’s fair with the Blain street bridge dedication on Wednesday. Stealing Houston chairs the highway officials to deliver the principal address as a parade follows the dedicatory ceremony through the city. Officials promise the event will be the biggest yet with music from the Goliad band and Cuero High School band providing performances over the two days.

Yorktown Texas Blain Street Steeling of Houston Ziva Gnd Stearmee Goliad Beass Band Main Street Bridge Cuero High School

Brady Plans Light Jubilee in Brady Tex October

Brady merchants plan a citywide Light Jubilee celebration on Monday in Brady Texas as part of a big community event. Details include a one dollar sale and multiple bargains offered by participating shops to attract the crowds and kickoff the festive weekend.

Brady Tex G. O. Kirk

Railway men to see Valley visitors in Harlingen trip

Valley visitors from the National Railway Ticket Men’s association will tour Harlingen and nearby points of interest organized by the chamber of commerce. The Valley special committee arranged a 50 car trip to Nuntamoros Mexico, with over 200 visitors expected October 18.

Harlingen Tanetd Chamber of Commerce Nuntamoros Mexico

Bee District Term Opens October 28

This item lists district proceedings in Bee District with Court presence by District Judge T. M. Cox and state representation by WW. G. Gayle. It includes a long roster of named individuals connected to the district and school paper notes, plus social announcements from Sinton and local clubs. The report weaves in event dates from late October and mentions a variety of community activities and recognitions.

Tay Hea T. M. Cox G. Gayle Hherity Hugene McCollon RR. Scott Sam Mitchell Calhoun W.T. Cook Fred V-Thouins W. C. Tong B. Be Cheen A. J. Elter G. C., Impson C.D. Wright Fred Schroeder D. C. Benham W. E. McHinner W. Ehianty Edgar Steinmerer

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