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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1930
Page
3
A resident on Primrose Street reports clothing stolen after a burglary Tuesday, while another on Austin Street could not specify items taken. The report mentions two suspects, Foster and a would-be communist party figure, briefly released after months in custody.
School days brighten for Red Day as he deposits his first earnings from tree sitting at a Maine bank. The youth left a Mulberry tree on South Brantela Avenue after a 204% hour record. He attends junior high and aims for college, with early funds from a theater engagement.
George Trombauph of 22 West Mire Avenue faced a $5 fine after a Tuesday Corporation Court hearing. He rushed a fallen ditchdigger to a hospital and claimed an emergency. Judge Matlock ruled it not an emergency, detaining him on a speeding charge of 38 mph.
In SWHSSWATER Texas on October 11 a large land transfer was recorded southwest of Lero to May Spirey of San Angelo. The deal lists Tom Gwenn and William Berew of Fort Worth as previously involved parties in the property exchange.
News note from Millwagh ee Wit Oct 21 reports the Evangelical Church conference committee on evangelism says it costs about 600 to obtain an average church convert. The piece discusses fundraising and reliance on advertising in trusted financial firms as a means to support conversion efforts.
Injuries mark the horse show at Expuxition Park with rider McGehee hurt after a fall from his mount. White Plume team and Red Whitmers compete in jousting, while several riders win or place in lightweight, heave and hunter classes with multiple named entrants and owners listed.
A community committee bought an indicative 52500 request for a library connection with the proposed Lockwood Park building. Mayor Chamberg pledged city funds and continued efforts to raise the rest as community groups push for the project amid mixed resident reaction.
Police announced they would allow the extradition to Detroit, Michigan, of Joy Palmer Harper charged with passing a worthless check. Harper has been held since March 16. Officials expect him en route to Detroit by November 1. He is accused of forging numerous Mellon National Bank checks.
In Galveston on October 21, a man is arrested on a charge of pilfering thirty thousand dollars from a savings bank in Anderson, Indiana. The warrant was telegraphed and today’s hearing target is set for the afternoon.
A cash reward was offered for the first Paris to Dallas flight with a stop in New York. The prize served as a key incentive for the perilous trans Atlantic endeavor by French aviators. The check presentation occurred in New York.
A woman, after pleading for swift action to avoid penitentiary, was held on an attempted robbery charge following a failed attempt to blow up a bank with a bottle described as containing harmless liquid. She allegedly sought $1000 from Dan Ladicks, president of the Union, saying she would blow up the place otherwise. She claimed desperation and prior threats to harm if not aided.
Madrid Oct 21 UP The government ordered Captain Ignacio d imen ve, a trans Atlantic aviator, arrested for violating the law barring military officers from engaging in political education. Danin Jistenez and Frineisen Splesing from Seville were en route to Rio de Janeiro on March 33. they veered over Bemis after six basufully spinning the South At Me.
Eight people killed and four injured in a munitions blast at Roth in the Czech republic. Several horses were also killed or damaged. The cause of the explosion was not immediately learned and authorities investigated the incident.
Fudge Durat Wert pleaded guilty to liquor charges after an incident at Priterm conch Tuesday morning. Sanchez and others faced counts, with sentencing in the penitentiary for possession and manufacture of beer. Prohibition agents testified about beer and equipment at the suspect’s home. Mack was denied a charge of possession of beer. Ida Vaan and Clara Jurantis were fined for possession and sale charges.
Hand tinted designs printed on good quality black ray on taffeta silk for quilting. Includes padding and direction chart for project guidance.
A seller offers a vivid assortment of flowers for lingerie and boudoir decor. The listing highlights a total of 2500 pieces available for selection, with colors described as dainty and varied. Previously labeled for a different use, the items are now halted, awaiting new buyers.
Braids and metallic laces in black and various colors, plus metals and metal combinations. Formerly 50x per yard, now $1.95, clearance price at 25 cents per yard.
Hundred boxes of good quality stationery offered in white with colored envelope linings. Each box contains 24 sheets of paper and 24 envelopes. Listing notes Street Fisor.
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