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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1931

Page

12

County Fair Gillespie Draws Crowd in Three Day Fair

By Harry Williams Fredericksburg essay highlights the County Fair opening Friday for a three day run. A grand parade, strong stock exhibits, and school band performances drew crowds. Notables from Segovia, Sonora, Junction and San Antonio attended with helpers managing gate and finances. Ball games and races complemented the event as the Fredericksburg fair aims to boost agricultural showcase.

Harry Williams Texey Trolls Gillespie Edo Laterelore J. L. Gulley Uralde Debonair Guy A. E. Crolta Sereble Falls San Antonis Texas B. M. Halkert Sonora Ceep C. ©. Schrier N. A. Skages Fredericksburg Rida Trom & To Adolph Hopf Biersbodg Henry Riss Marae Wee Stax Bierschrale Monty Iveanover Bill Vermecky Inatani Joes Henry Grate Eris Juenke C. B H. Borgdorff Emil’ Riley Joe Stein A. Evenemann William Schneider FO Prk

Rail Body to Probe Freight Rates on Asphalt Rock

The railroad commission will start an investigation into existing freight rates on asphalt rock and nspball-covered stone sod and gravel. The San Antonio freight bureau received word Saturday. A second hearing will seek seasonal rates on seed crops similar to cottonseed rates. The cases trace to CF Peter, secretary of the association.

Terns Railroad Commission San Antonio Freight Bureau San Antonio C.F. Peter Cotarsiae U. 8 Pawkett

Danforth Returns From Air Parley at Wright Field

Brig. Gen. Charlee H. Danforth of the Air Corps visits Wright Field Dixon Ohio and returns to San Antonio after conferring with department officials on the transfer of the primary firing editions for Brooksfield and Match Ur First Ideut ai.

Danforth Air Parley Charlee H. Danforth Tummaacher Air Corps Trah Sax Center Wright Grid Dixon Ohio Hon Antonio Kar Lepartment Brooksfield

Squadron Member Takes Reserve Post Apintaent

A squadron member assumed a reserve post announced by the corps area headquarters on Saturday May 1. Harold G. Underwood is connected to the Forts first school equadesi on field.

Harold G. Underwood Forts

Brooks Ball Team Flies to Fort Clark

Brooks fielded players fly to Fort Clark to play the Fort Clark team Saturday. After the game, the squad plans a return trip home in the afternoon, aiming to be back before two o clock.

Brooks Ft. Clark Fort Clark Fort Te Bander

New Luxurious Five Seat Airplane On Dallas Route

A new five passenger Tilgrim monoplane operates on the Dallas Brownsville route, landing at Winburt field under Walter B McAllister. The craft includes reclining seats, baggage racks, front mail compartments, radio updates every 15 minutes, and a payload of 340 pounds with 450 pounds available for fuel and crew. American Airways adds planes with routes through San Antonio, Dallas to San Antonio and Dallas to Brownsville with stops in San Antonio.

Walter B. McAllister American Airways San Antonio Bon Antonio Dallas Brownsville Winburt Field BTS Nvst San Antonso Dallas-San Antonio Dallas-Brownsville

Electric Fan and Car Reported Stolen

Saturday police logged the loss of an electric fan from a waitress Friday night and a car from Brackenridge Park. Report filed by BE Syers of 1102 West Magnolia Avenue. A second theft involved a car from 222 East Courclaint Place Friday night.

Mraow. Co Walker Qs Inna Loas Brackenridge Park L. Syers Magnolia Avenue J. Aurleson Moore Anthoy Koth East Courclaint

S A clubhouse bids sought for eight thousand dollar project

Park Commissioner Jacob Rudion announced Saturday that bids will be sought for an eight thousand dollar clubhouse at the new Hivernile work golf course. A rock structure with four rooms and rest rooms is planned, with completion within 30 days after bid acceptance. The course will not open until the clubhouse is finished.

Jacob Rudioln Hie ig _ Finns Silverside Park Nubioln Snd Aidt Rubbola

Suits Filed Over Moore Estate Workers Seek Legacy Payout

Fourteen Val Verde County residents sue the executors of Mrs. Eliza Beth Moore of Noremberg alleging the 1900s will clause 13 entitlement. Plaintiffs name Guy S. McFarland J. H. Savage and Chauncy H. Duon Jr of Sacramento as defendants. Each worker claim is for a $1000 payout after five years of service.

Pourters Jegney Hevendy-third Moore Elizabeth Moore Noremberg Guy S. McFarland J. H. Savage Chauncy H. Duon Jr Sacramento Calif Val Verde Sizto E_ine Esperion Leva Saturine Lemos Jadk Secandio B. Moncibras Walixto Garcia Eafevsan Smonchara Francisco Martinez Vablo Secundio

Stolen Smoking Supplies Reported From Pharmacy

A theft at 1919 West Commerce Street took at least 200 in cigars and cigarettes from the Atanderd Pharmacy. Police were notified on Saturday and began an investigation of the shoplift.

Atanderd West Commerce Street

Teachers to See Play Presented by L A Kiddies

The allegorical drama Planting and Heart's Garden by Missy Alice Kirk and Sean Antonio was performed at the Sunken Garden by 400 playground children. A repeat show is set for 9:30 p.m. Wednesday for teachers. The event, sponsored by parents and Lions Club owners, drew praise after a September 2 performance.

Missy Alice Kirk Sean Antonio Childres Milo Kirkland Houston National Recreation Association New York Sgturds

Hyde to Change Hunting Season Dates

Washington Sept 5. Secretary of Agriculture Hyde to change hunting season dates in Kansas and Wisconsin from October 1 to November 1. Departments say open season proposals vary with groups preferring November 1 to December 1 or November 25 to December 20. No final date announced.

Washing Tua Hyde Kan Ace Winole Bilsacuri

State Tee Manufacturers to Meet at Gunter Hotel Monday

The Southwestern Tee Manufacturers group will convene at the Gunter hotel at 10 Monday to finalize plans for the national convention in November. Colonel Ly Wakefield of Dallas and Yeelin O Smith of Chicago will attend as officers. Discussion includes two special trains to Monterrey Mexico. About 2000 members expected. State convention opens November 16 in Galveston, followed by the national gathering lasting a week.

Southwestern Tee Manufacturers Vascclation Gunter Hotel Ly Wakefield Dallas Yeelin O, Smith Chicago Monterrey Mexico

Church to Resume Night Services at Laurel Heights

The Laurel Heights Methodist Church will resume night services Sunday after a suspension during an ost. Rev H Bascom Watts pastor announced Saturday.

Laurel Heights Methodia H. Bascom Watts

Revival to Begin at South Side Christian Church

Dr. Harry G. Khoiled, a Houston native, will lead a 10 day revival at the South Side Christian Church on Senth-Presa and Duou Ing streets, starting Wednesday. Services will be at 7:15 p.m., with Dr Knowles broadcasting nationally as a radio speaker during the revival. C. C. Jackson, noted evangelist and artist, will appear. Armistead serves as pastor of the church.

Harry G. Hanwles Hounten Senhh Side Christian Kera Harry G. Khoiled Darson Houston Chris+tin church Senth-Presa Streste Knowles C. C. Jackeson

China Minister to Speak at Services

The Rev Gar Sing Quad of Canton China will speak at both Sunday Services at the First Cumberland Presbyterian church. Pastor Rev Thomas J Tanner announced the visit. Quad recently arrived in the United States before the general assembly in Evansville Indiana and plans to depart for China after his San Antonio visit, directing the South China mission for the Cumberland Presbyterian church.

Gar Sing Canton China Comberland Presbyterian Thomas J. Tanner Gam United States Masembly Evansville Ind San Antonio South China Cumberland Presbyterian Church

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