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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1929

Page

5

Confederates Called to Aid Wives and Veterans

Oct. 23 Dallas Texas a call to arms for Confederate veterans to fight for pensions and the perpetuation of their principles. Gen J Sommers of Nacnedocies urged reorganization of the United Veterans to lead efforts for widows and veterans.

Dallas Confederate Veterans of Texas Tovilay J. Sommers Nacnedocies United Confederate Comendeg Sommers Sons of Veterana The United Veterans

New Tooth Comfort Powder Advertised for Secure Fit

An ad touts Cuseeelb a pleasant powder that keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. It promises no gummy paste taste or odor and suggests sprinkling on teeth plates for day and night comfort. Available at Som Hodraz stores and other outlets.

Som- Hodraz

Gunman Asks Time to Close Shop

In New York on October 23, Ray Williams faced a judge in a sensational gunman case. He requested a week's adjournment to wind up his business affairs, claiming to hold shares in several stakes. Judge Rosalsky bluntly questioned the claim, noting the odd timing and the defendant's nerve.

New York Ray Willams Studence Rosalsky

City laws to be codified and printed this year

City ordinances will be revised and codified at about ten thousand dollars, with obsolete rules weeded out and the rest modernized under City Attorney Cobbs Jr. The limited volume will be given free to police and other government divisions and sold at cost to lawyers and others.

Aml M. Chambers Cty Thomas DD. Cobbs Jr Police Department Ony

Debts Press Southern Methodist Church Urges Campaign

A Texas coast conference reports that debts on Methodist colleges and church buildings are crippling finances. Bishop John M Moore urges an immediate campaign to wipe out debt while warning against overbuilding and misrepresented loans. Delegates named, plans discussed for funds and a possible $900,000 endowment. pastors to be assigned as the five day gathering proceeds.

Southern Methodist Church John M.moore Hishop Moore Ivis Park Methodist Church Somer Methodist Texas TD. Billig Extension Board Moore Poaty Dialing Mar Stere Ballot Westmoorland College Wr. J. R. Stanford E. H. Kifer Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commercy Presbeterian Inis Conference WG. Crom Heard of Missions L. B Whitmore Sashville Bond Aust Cuthreth Board of Education Nashvilles Stoul Lexus Women's Colle Fort Worth Fred Barnett Nashville Tackey Texas Sunday Archool Board Levick Tearee Methodist Publications Talias Srosabaneh Southern Maihodist University Dallas J. ©. Glenn Beard Larkey

Mayor's Wife Visits City Parks in San Antonio Visit

A mayor's wife visited city parks and thanked the residents for flowers. She extended greetings from her husband and mentioned attending a session in San Antonio with officials from the Eastern district.

Sina Om Mayat Gom Chambers Aid Dork Jace Nubiol Date San Antonio Orier

Texan Spanish War Veteran to Speak to Ex Soldiers

Park Wheaton hosts a talk by a famed Texan Spanish American War veteran known as “The Grand Old Man.” He speaks at the Veterans bureau headquarters in Legion Tex on Saturday night about his experiences. Sponsored by American Legion Spanish American War veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Fire consumes barn and outbuildings on Yarmmora street

A house fire on South Yarmmora Street forced Abraham Guceia from his home as flames spread to a nearby barn. DL. Gollardy, in a neighbor’s residence at 2200 Santit Barz mora Street, narrowly escaped as the barn fire swept through, injuring no one but destroying a barn, a townhouse, a garage, a beach and feed. Firefighters battled the blaze with volunteer crews and later the San Antonio Fire Department. The origin remains undetermined and winds pushed the fire rapidly.

Abraham Guceia Yarmmora Street Carly Werthesians Gollardy Santit Barz Godardy Thie San Antonio Tire Department Wiliam Gildeas

Will Rogers Letter From Ford Banquet Debates Lincoln Souvenirs

In a New York dated note, Will Rogers recounts a Ford banquet with jokes about politicians and aviation pioneers. He recalls claiming to be Lindbergh and Wright jokes, mocking the crowd for not awarding Lincoln souvenirs, and expresses disappointment at the event’s entertainment and memorabilia.

New York Ford Wade Que Orville Wright Lindbergh Hoover Will Rogers

Mount Vernon Court Destroyed in Early Week Blaze

A Mount Vernon court building was destroyed by a blaze early Wednesday. The origin of the fire was not determined, and damages were estimated at about $8,000.

Mount Vernon Court

Stolen Tires and Clothes Reported by Antonians

Ban Antonians police logged multiple thefts Wednesday including two automobile tires, a case of clothes, and a watch. Reports cite A J Kohn on Waverly Avenue, Dr O U Timmins on West Aqu Avenue, A J Baum on Savers Avenue, W Retorday, and Fred Krisch of Travis Electric noting items stolen from cars and a packed cat station.

Wednesley A.J. Kohn W. Retorday Fred Krisch Travis Electric Company

BH to Pick 20 Opongord Selection at Brackenridge High

Brackenridge High School prepares to select twenty girl sponsors for TL OG as Maj. J. Neilly, commandant of the anti, narrows the eligible list from twenty five to about thirty. Final selection to be decided after initial negotiations.

TL OG T. Cc Bracken- Lidge High School Daoye Werordingo Ls. J. Neilly Mbant Eeventy

Police Station Not a Good Place for Noisy Arguing

Police Station was the scene of a disturbance involving Arasasila, manager of the Alamo cafe at Mare ket and South Alamo streets, who argued with a worker from Io accosting and with the Hue band of the wife alleged insult. Judge Dave Watson fined Aravasita ten dollars for disturbing the peace. appeal noted.

Tom Arasasila Alamo Mareket South Alamo Jin Corporation Court Amensila R. 5S Maya Dave Watson Aravasita Arayasita

Beaten Premier Plans U S Visit After Defeat

Canberra dispatch notes former Anstealing Premier Bree will leave for Tinadon and then visit the United States. Reports say Mr. Truce loses his Commons seat to a Liberal candidate as onward notices are filed. School battalion student officer appointments will follow grade reports to ensure a wise choice.

Canberra Australis IS. M. Bree Anstealing Willeave Tinadon Inter United States Mr. Truce House of Commons Reilly Weitg

Presbyterian Wen in Club Presbyterian Wen in Club

A men s club with 40 charter members organized at Southern Presbyterian church. C A Patterson elected president J V Rolman vice president and St EB Mose secretary treasurer. Third Thursday monthly set for regular meetings. Dorothy Lee Gill read and music program featured with quartet. Reverend Arthur W addressed by meeting on the association rail work of the new club.

Southern Presbyterian Church C. A. Patterson J. V. Rolman St. EB. Mose Dorothy Lee Gill Ator Jonoh Spring Elizabeth Hovis Wolinist Mre Tt. S. Snringell Kev Arthur Wf

Lansdowne Co announces Fall display of Christmas novelties

The Lansdowne Co Inc importers announce a Thursday October 24 display event from 8 am to 10 pm at 9014 Broadway. Mrs M Baker is state organizer and Mrs Olisa Kinney is listed in district merchandise duties. The notice highlights linen dress materials and inexpensive festive items for the season.

Lansdowne Co., Inc New York London Parla Intestiou Broadway M. Baker Olisa Kinney Mer

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