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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1930

Page

5

Experimental New Air Ordnance at Camp Slooky

Experiments with light fragmentation bombs began at Camp Slooky on Monday by pilots of the Third Attack Group from Fort Crockett. Bombs dropped from 400 feet aim to study dispersion and ground turret effectiveness. The attack fliers under Maj. Davenport Johnson arrived at Kelly Field on Saturday, with ten ships in the flight.

Slooky Tee Fort Crockett Davenport Johnson Kelly Field

County fairs and local heritage in South Texas notes

Harry Williams reflects on county fairs, agricultural crops and irrigation in Atascosa and nearby counties, highlighting local exhibits at Pleasanton through Mrs. Mabel Brite. He recalls artisans, school work, and families like Poteets, plus profiles of Henry Moos and judge F C Weinert, with casual musings on taxation and progress.

San Antonio Paul Tockhart U. S Atascosa County Paul Pleasanton Fair Leal School Mabel Brite Acs

Fish Nabs Fishers Through Fishburn

U S Deputy Fishwarden Art Fish seized a load of fish from Kenneth and John Fisher on grounds of illegal possession after the Fisher load toppled at the All Fishburn lot. The incident occurred in Portland on September 1.

Fish Fishburn Purlland Otc U— Art Fish Kenneth Ant John Fisher

Scottish Rite Masons plan reunion in San Antonio

A delegation of four Scottish Rite Masons led by Hillyer and Frank traveled from San Antonio to attend a banquet and replica of Masons in MyAlien. Henry D. Landevale will preside at a meeting in Merced. Scottish Rite Masons discuss initiating about 400 members at a reunion scheduled for November 19.

Hillyer Frank Simon Joby Blackstone San Antovio Crook Conmuitlee Abe Rogal

Republican Women Busy in Florida

A clipped Washington dispatch notes Florida Republican women active in party work. Clara Grace of St Petersburg and other members join the state committee campaign, aiming to conserve gains the party made in 192. The report highlights women volunteers planning events and organizing efforts across Florida to support Republican goals.

Florida Washington, D. C Clara Grace St. Petersburg Fla Republican Committee

Lemon Juice From Cane Sugar Trick Reported

A report from Cincinnati notes scientists describe artificial lemon juice wine derived from cane sugar using fungus and fermentation. Microbial methods aim to replace machines and human labor, with claims of growing industry and substantial dollars in American commerce.

Cincinnath. Sens Sveiestides Wau Hp Society

Briand Sees League Backing For European Relocation Plan

French foreign minister Aristide Briand hailed the League of Nations Council’s quick in principle acceptance of his idea to realign European states. He called the move a victory for peace and economic stability ahead of the assembly meeting. The report notes Briand’s optimism amid talks of broader postwar cooperation.

Briand League Geneva Aristide Briand Council of the League of Nations We Assembly of the Leagues League Council

Italian Flag Burned in Protest Sparks Public Outcry

Protesters demonstrated to day against the execution of Ione Slivees by the Native government. An Italian flag was burned in the hospital square, drawing applause from crowds in the streets and from the win flows.

Crofis Dagurlasin Stodtents Ione Slivees Olay Uemul Hospital Square Wittflows

Balloon Soars Away at Saint Celestian Feast

A paper balloon about 1 feet high was released during a Saint Celestian feast. The balloon reportedly drifted away into the blue sky and is tied to a legend claiming mbings would occur if it burned, while locals hope crops stay fine and children stay obedient.

Mary Celestian i

Star Mother Llin Veu Darts

Mrs. Grave W. Kinesbury, a gold star mother from Switch Center Kantony, was reported seriously ill after a uremic illness. An army medical officer and two nurses attend her at Verto Hospital. Soldiers and officials note the anxiety over her condition.

Darts Grave W. Kinesbury Kantony Armng Verto Kingsbirg

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