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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1930

Page

5

District Nazarene convention opens with song service

A two day Christian Workers district convention at the Nazarene church on North Holario and Belmont streets begins Tuesday night at 7 30 with a song service led by Rev C W Fisher. Delegates from across the state attend. the public is invited.

C. W. Fisher Christian Workers the Nazarene North Holario Belmont Street Tha Eang Strykes G. Tt. Dosier They Thoreday Canvensign Tawson Brown Puiltips

Shipping Delayed by Unusual Fog

Shipping on the New York route faced delays as ferries and steamers on the Atlantic waters were held up by thick fog that blanketed the Hudson and East rivers overnight and into the morning.

New York Bert TromeAtlantic Waere Ferryboama Tong Island Sound Bass

Two Children Die When Home Burns

At Jackson Michigan a blaze in a south city home killed two children Jeanette Martin aged 0 and David Martin aged 4 and left their father badly burned after he rescued the youngsters. The tragedy unfolded in the early hours as flames swept the dwelling.

Jackson Mich Troamall Jeanette Martin David Maretin

Brackenridge PTA Forms Activities for School Year

Mrs Heitel, longtime member and former secretary, leads Brackenridge High School PTA as it plans activities for the new year. Officers include Mrs Hilmar Tienbaum first vice president and Mrs W C Gebhardt third vice president with recording secretary Mrs T E Dossey and reporter Mrs J B Crews. Aliza Viola Moore serves as dean and parliamentarian. Enos Gary Crockett, principal, will speak at the first meeting.

Mra T. E. Dossey J. B. Crews Aliza Viola “Moore Fee J. Crewe San Antonio

Coste and Bellonte Begin Cleveland Leg Of Tour

Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte, French aviators, left here at 6 10 a m for Cleveland on the second lap of a national goodwill tour after a Boston welcome. Coste announced promotion to major in the French army and Bellonte to lieutenant as their escort planes followed.

Rostos Dieudonne Coste Maurice Dellonte Aris New York Cleveland Boston Prograco Standart Caste Bellonte Heutenant Sonal Guard

Republicans Plan to Get Finances in Dallas Campaign

E. C. Trathman, director of the Texas Republican organization, announced a finance committee to raise funds to sustain a vigorous campaign against Democratic nominees for state offices.

Dallas E. Cl. Trathman

Robbery at San Marcos Gas Station After Night Attendant Held

Bill Blockton, a 17 year old night attendant at Autry filling station in San Marcos, was robbed of 85 dollars and locked in a restroom by two youths who demanded a tank of gasoline and followed Stockton into the station. They covered him and a hitchhiker with a revolver before escaping with cash. Names Malph Durkee and others appear in the report as involved locals.

San Matcos Bent Bill Blockton Autry Ptation Stockton Texas Malph Durkee

Allenby’s Staff Chief Succumbs in London Nursing Home

London reports Maj. Len Sir Tonis Pols, 63, chief of staff to Field Marshal Lord Allenby, who led Palestine campaign in World War I, died at a Hath nursing home. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency notes his death.

London Jewish Telegraphic Agency Len Sir Tonis Pols Lord Allenby Palestine Hath

Ice Magnate Threat Letter Demands 1 Million

A letter threatens death to B. P. Maddox Sr. president of Crystal Tech, demanding $1,000,000 under a house between Mansfield and Kenndale. Police investigated the missive signed Yours, dated September 16 in Fort Worth.

Fort Worts B. P. Maddox Sr Crystal Tech Company Maddox Mansfield Kennedale

Nurses Check Pupils Health at San Antonio Public School

Three school doctors and three nurses began examinations of 41000 elementary students at Shockenridge High School and nearby. About 75 girls and 72 boys were checked and found in excellent condition. Miss Jeanne English said a similar round will cover Main Avenue and eight junior schools, focusing on heart eye ear nose throat and weight. Approximately 20440 elementary students remain this year. Common illnesses include tonsils teeth and underweight, with mothers groups helping supply milk and clothing when needed. The three doctors are T. Minow S. W. Allen and St A. Ramsheal.

San Antaoio Jeanivmne English Jean Shockenridge High School Misa English Maina Avenue Junilor Aisa Minow Tment W. Alien St A Ramstell

Hoover Jr Improves at Camp in Virginia

Herbert Hoover Jr recovering at the President's camp on the Hudson river in Virginia after a brief absence from the Western Air express. Medical status described as improving with no complications reported.

Herbert Hoover Jr Camp Wallington D.C Herbert Hoover Hapidan River Virginia Western Air Express

Special Session Sought to Give Drought Relief

A drought relief committee and Governor Moody allies moved to compel a special session to enact aid measures. The resolution was adopted by officials, Red Cross, bakers, and county agents meeting in Maskell to authorize action for drought stricken areas.

Maskell Teros Moody Drought Relief Committee Reominilice Hed Cross Bakers

Veteran Ranchman Interred Tuesday

Funeral services for J J Wright a longtime Texas ranchman were held Tuesday with Rev T W Sessions officiating assisted by Rev J Learned Wright born in Massachusetts he had lived in Voxag for 63 years He is survived by his widow Elizabeth I Wright and nine brothers Pallbearers named Tod Kirkwood Terberk A Hinirth A Klein T ML Smith Joby rhonuy and We ab Gator

J. J. Wright T. W J. Learned Rea Wright Massachusetts Voxag Sis Elizabeth 1. Wright J. E. Wright San’ Antonio Tod C. Iirkwood Terberk A. Hinith A .Klein TL ML. Smith Joby Rhonuy We Ab. Gator

Policeman Shot Responding to Alarm in Chicago

Patrolman William J. McCann, 42, was killed early today when burglars, including a suspect named Davis, tried to force a window in a domestic unit. McCann fired, mistaking a target for a prowler, and was shot as he answered the call.

Chicago VPI William &. McCann Davis McCann

Nevada Declares Holiday for Boulder Dam Start

Las Vegas Nevada announces a state holiday for tomorrow to mark a desert ceremony seven miles from Las Vegas that will signal the start of construction on the Boulder Dam project worth 165 million dollars.

Nevada Las Vegas Nev Las Progert

Farmers urged to buy seed corn this autumn

Washington D C Sept 16 Farmers in drought areas were urged by the department of agriculture to select or purchase seed corn now to avoid a shortage of suitable seed next year due to expected drought conditions.

Washington, D. O Department of Nerlenslire Cory Ted

25000 in Prison for India Revolt

Bombay dispatch reports the All India Congress working committee announcement listing more than 25 000 nationalities imprisoned over the revolt. Bengal leads with just over 6000, reflecting regional impact and ongoing punitive actions.

Bombay All India Congress Party Bengal

Girl claims record for Canada parachute jump

An 18 year old Canadian girl named Filaie M Storraw reportedly set a new parachute jump record by leaping from an altitude of 8700 feet in Toronto. The report notes the feat as a chute record for Canada and references her age and the manner of the jump.

Canada Toronto Epi Filaie M. Storraw

Montana farm losses widen in decade gains elsewhere

Montana shows a 19.5 percent drop in farming over the last decade while Colorado reports a 4 percent gain. Also, Berlin plans a $200,000 New York home project with six stories on East Ninety third Street, as announced from Washington.

Washington D. C Montana Colorado N.Y New York East Niuply-third Street

Funeral Held for Man Who Drowned in Medina Lake

Services were held Tuesday for Bably Carl Grebordt, 14 Wickes Heoel, whose body after nearly seven years in Medina Lake was discovered Sunday. Pastor Ruckues of the 10x Heights Methodist church officiated at Porter Laring's Cerhardt. He was drowned while on hunting with Ed Duncan ok Louis Hoffeinn in January 1924. The body remained at the lake bottom until receding waters revealed it Sunday. Tools, in engraved watch, and a sholging made identification pass

Wunves Carl Grebordt Wickes Heoel Vedeo Hosmn Medina Lake Sunany Ter

Detroit Gangster Tony Graving Shot Dead in New York War

Detroit gangster Tony Graving, 30, surfaced after three weeks in hiding and was shot to death last night amid ongoing gang warfare. Police seek possible ties to the Detroit gangster network blamed for multiple killings.

Detroit Bent Ana Tony Graving Polkce

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