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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1929

Page

3

Moody to name Texas attorney general to fill Pollard term

Austin, Sept. 16. Governor Moody will appoint an attorney general of Texas to fill the unexpired term of Claude Pollard who has resigned. Pollard had 15 months to serve in his second term. The choice faces competition from Bob Butt of Laredo and other candidates as Moody weighs the best fit and potential political prospects for the governor’s race. Calhoun, first assistant AG, is favored by some as Pollard’s successor.

Austin Moody Texas Claude Pollard Pollard Tejas Bob- Bitt Laredo Hour of Representatives Botbutt Pranarios Min Jun Tor Gally Calhoun Myods Ile

Young Mathewson to Take Flying Course at Brooks

Mathewson Jr son of a famous New York Giant pitcher is named among 45 civil life students chosen by the war department to start training at the Army Primary Flying School at Brooksfield Weems and Marchfield California next month. He lists Lake Survaze New York as his address.

Washington, D.C Christr Mathewson Jr New York IGS War Department Army Brooksfield Weems Marchfield California Mathewson Survaze Lake N. Y Brooks Field

Car Crash Burns Three to Death in Pueblo Area

Three people died after a car crash on a highway near Walsenburg when the vehicle struck a concrete abutment and overturned. The occupants were drenched with flaming gasoline. a fourth passenger was severely burned but expected to recover.

Pueblo Colo Rept Walsenburg Highway

Dickey Grain Broker Luther Wickes Dies in Chicago

Luther Wickes, 48, a grain broker for Chicago and New York firms, died suddenly at his home in Chicago yesterday after a two week illness from diphtheria. Wickes was a member of the New York Story Fachunge and the Chicago Board of Trade.

Dickey Luther Wickes Chicago New York Arais Fachunge Chicago Board of Trade

San Antonio social news notes held in home gatherings

Clara C reports a series of gatherings at the Rote home in Sunder with family and guests including Al Robin Hote visiting Japan, a moving niche camera record of the event, and visits from Major and Mrs. Sterrard of Fort Sam Houston. Additional items include Mrs. Luther Smith hosting bridge, plans for Miss Jerrie Wickenhaffer to Texas University, and various guests from Austin, Kentucky, and El Paso.

Clara C Nos W. P. Rote Mere Will Rote Alr Ars Dack Mote Gerard Rote Robin Hote Japan Mfrs Captain Rote Hote Hugh Burns East King’s Luther Smith Jerrile Wickenhaffer University of Texas Howe Aschal Street Setasion Major 4. G. Sterrard Fort Sam Houston Dave Reed Ruth Heed Austin Mayor Frances Meyes Kentucky S. Spencer Glenn Wilson R. 31 Tandoruin Emily Gussie Westen Frances Landran Ruth Reed Woods Sherrard Robinson N. Hodge Mayes Frances Masts Mes

TO MODEL GOWNS AT MAJESTIC REvue

Miss Mary Jane Kuntz daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Kuntz will be among smartly gowned models in the fashion revue to be staged at the Majestic on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Mary Jane Kuntz J. J. Kuntz the Majestic

Social notices keep town busy with visits and travel

The past week saw a flurry of guests and returns. Mrs Lovelady is at the St Anthony hotel for the winter. Mrs Sheldon hosts luncheon at the San Antonio Country Club honoring Mrs Tobin Hote visiting from Japan. Winnie Hurrel retires from Chicago. Mr and Mrs Alvin Hill of Greenwood La and Mr J B Mags of Greenwood Ta guest of Mr and Mrs W P Camp for the Camp Duncan wedding. Lieutenant and Mrs Donald Winton Tiltue return from their wedding trip and reside at Brookfield quarters. Major Feria Durat and family back from Kelly Field after two months East. Mrs Walter W Lathrop and daughter Virginia visit at Seattle. Mrs Leo Teaser returns from two months in Boston and New York. Mrs Johanna J Moore returns from the East. Mrs Alfred S Trailsam visits Cheyenne. Many readers attend Camt Tunean wedding supper hosted by Ruth Duncan with pink décor.

Joseph Sheldon San Antonio Country Club Tobin Hote Hugh Burne King’s Highway Tobin Japan Misa Winnie Hurrel Chicago Sip Alvin Hill Greenwood J. B. Mags Creenwar Ta W.P. Camp Mra. Titua Marsha Fiecker Ruatad Mina Violet Forsyth Sisk Tuth Duncan Mi Mds Walter $V. Lathropt Virginia Seatie Warhy Gerives Mfr A. L. Lathrop Leo Teaser Cincadie Oon Cincadie Oon the Court of Massachhusetta New York Johanna J. Moore Waxhington Baltirorne Benton Harbor Lake Forrest Abbie Dobbs T.T. J Jackson California West

New York Party Travels and Family News

New York with her daughter Miss Mignon Locke travels as Mr Locke and Mr and Mrs Colin Locke go to Nova Scotia to attend a conference. Mrs J E King plans to leave for Toronto for the American Prison Congress then visit Chicago and New York before returning. Mr and Mrs Stoddart Smith return to their Austin home after a trip, Mrs Pauling McDonald visits Ella Savage then returns to Troyston. Mrs J H Reynolds plans a Thursday bridge party at Polly Olte W Rethurst’s home at 320 Army boulevard. The Woodwards plan a Canada motor tour stopping at Montreal and other cities while Miss Dorothy Goodrich heads to Austin to continue studies at the University of Texas.

New York Mignon Locke Locke Colin Locke Nova Scotia Salt J. E. King Cnesay Morning Toronto American Prison Congress King Chicago Tom Mya J. J. Smith Duyer Stoddart Smith Austin Mish Pauling McDonald Misa Ella Savaxe Troyston J. H. Reynolds Polly Raymond Woodward Canada Montreal Quebec Woodward James MacColum Kitchener Ontario Mr. Woodward

Coast Altitude Flight Records Seen By Frye and Hichier

Los Angeles Sept 16 Believed to have set a new payload altitude record Jack Frye and Dave Hichier await official record of the sealed barograph carried aboard a tri-jet ship. They flew to an estimated 43 200 feet carrying sandbags totaling 2200 pounds, about 14 paynem era at 160 pounds average weight.

Los. Angeles Jack Frye Dave Hichier Oltiind

French Protest Over Killing of Catholic Bishop and Two Priests

The French legation in Peiping issued a protest to the Chinese Nationalist government regarding the killing of Belgian bishop Trade Jans and two Franciscan priests at Tiaolang in Hubei. The three men, all Belgian subjects, were slain by bandits.

Peiping Ching Trade Jans Tiaolang Hupeh

France to Adopt U S Drug Rules

Sema reports France will publish within eight days a decree curbing narcotic production after adopting the American view on drug manufacture. The announcement was made to the fifth commission of the League of Nations by Marrnat.

SEMA Amieritus Sas Marrnat Fifth Commission League of Nations France

Williams, Author, Playwright, Dies

Nexse Lynch Williams, noted playwright and author, died at Therbore Douglas Robinson’s home while visiting. A Princeton University graduate, he produced various fictional works and taught at Sterling, Illinois earlier in life. Death followed a heart attack. Williams’ career spanned numerous theatrical and literary endeavors.

Kip Rhinelander divorce talks prompt Las Vegas return

Leonard Kip Rhinelander and attorney Harley Harmon left Kansas City for Las Vegas after private conferences here. Rhinelander denies the meeting resolved his pending divorce suit to be tried in Las Vegas this fall, but observers say the talks aimed to influence a settlement. His wife Alice Jones Rhinelander, of New Rochelle, N Y, and other parties are reportedly negotiating to avoid a public, sensational settlement as classified ads note a large business sale today.

Kansas City Ins Nished Leonard Kip Rhinelander Harley &. Harmon Ing Vegas Nevada Las Vegas Alice Jones Rhiard Marler New Rochelle Ihports

Autoist Hurt in Goosin Crash

Gloria 32 was driver when a car collided head on with an auto truck at Navidad and Ruix streets. He suffered facial and arm injuries. two passengers, Rafael Rodriguez 43 and Gloria 48, sustained minor injuries. The crash occurred Sunday night in Borger area.

Guerra Gloria Patricio Sirent Tlokort Green Hospital Alowaki North Blazeneens Navidad Ruix Gloria Rafael Trodriguez Idaho Street Por

Mme Stetzler Dies at California Home

Alma Stessler once famed as an operatic singer dies at her California home. She began operatic work in Boston and New York with Henry W. Sarige, sang for the Boston Opera Company, and performed in the sealing role in the Chocolate Soldier. In recent years she was a music teacher in the area.

Angeles Alma Stessler Boston New Yors Henry W. Sarige Boston Opera Company Seiberts Wad Mme. Steinler

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