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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1929
Page
16
UT Austin will require physical examinations for all new fall entrants. Dean W J Moore says a schedule arranges tests before registration to avoid conflicts. In Austin, exams are set for September 14 16 and 17, with others on September 15 and 19.
An advertisement claims Forevent cream can erase wrinkles and restore hands to youthful softness overnight. It touts a unique formula superior to ordinary cold creams and lotions with dramatic results praised by Good Housekeeping.
Social notes recount Mere W Rudd hosting a tea for Miss Katherine Pierce of South Orange with garden towers decor. Miss Juanit Vivien Jones wedding to Oliver Winkenhower at Massison Square Presbyterian Church followed by a bridal trip to Lorene. Mrs F A Dian hosted a pink and green bridge party for Estelle Stnuss with pink and green settings and prize favors.
Mayor M Chambers said the city will advertise bids for park concessions next week. Former concessionaire Politis was expelled after a large arrears report, and a resolution will be drawn for separate and blanket concessions in park areas. Proceeds will fund zoo upkeep at the San Antonio Zoological Society facility.
Washington Sent 10 The Senate naval committee voted for an investigation into activities by American shipbuilding corporations in relation to international naval conferences. A resolution to authorize the inquiry is expected from Senator Bora Idaho Republican who urged the inquiry after statements by William B. Shearer navy advocate claiming employment by shipyards to influence the 1927 Geneva conference.
In Corpus Christi court 17 year old ML Lawbun of 211 Warp Street received a $15 fine after a delivery on a so called mercy call allegedly reached 80 miles per hour. Judge Wisat criticized the risk to public safety and warned that speeding during urgent deliveries could be treated as potential murder.
The jury returned an unrestrained verdict of not guilty in the Federal court Tuesday morning in the case of Marc Garza of B08 South Pine Street charged with violating the national Prohibition Act. Judge Hoynton instructed the jury that the evidence did not warrant a conviction. Testimony showed Garza was discovered last year in fencing property near his neighbor’s building with light wiring traced to Garza’s residence, which was the main evidence cited.
In New York on September 10 John Ringling, circus owner, announced the purchase of five circuses. The deal includes Hells Floto Elngenbeca Wallace and show, Sparks, John Hobimson's, and the ML G Barnes wild animal show. The transaction was completed here last month according to the release.
Mexico plans a new law to protect press freedom through government penalties for interference with reporters. The interior department sent the measure to Congress for approval, outlining penalties for officials who obstruct journalistic work.
Stockton Jr division highway engineer says progress on the San Antonio Corpus Christi highway gap is behind schedule due to grading and temporary surfacing. The project spans about 15.5 miles with roughly 10 miles in Waxahou or county and 1.5 in Karnes county, estimated to cost 71000 dollars for paving.
The property of Gen Maeegling Mure heth at Jalapa Vera Crise valued at 12500 has been embargoed by orders of the attorney general Vera Cruz correspondent reports General Murrieta is alleged to have aided the revolt. A telephone contact is offered for assistance in selling unwanted ad space.
Commissioner Phil Wright approved cooperation with city schools to safeguard children leaving the premises. Chief Saven Kilday and Superintendent Hartley discussed safety measures and opposed giving older students authority, favoring junior safety councils with proper instruction while police assist the schools in implementing the plan.
A fragmented OCR item mentions names and places in Texas about a protest or preparatory event. It references Gila from a primary and a college context with uncertain details, including Ban Antuvis in Texas.
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