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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1930

Page

14

Air corps units reinstated at local fields October 1

Eighth Corps Area headquarters orders reinstate three air corps units at local fields. Twelfth Observation Group to reorganize at Dodd field Fort Sam Houston. Fifty eighth Service Squadron at Brooks field. Sixty seventh Service Squadron at Bell field. Units combine from existing personnel as part of enlargement under the corps extension program. The Twelfth includes units at Wadd field and Fort Riley Crissy field. Sixty seventh attached to Eighth Pursuit Group, currently inactive.

Air Corps Eighth Corps Twelfth Observation Group Dodd Field Fort Sam Houston Hrooks Field Belly Field Nin Corps Twelfth Wadd Field Fort Riley Crissy Field Eighth Pursuit Group

Fires Ignited by Exploding Stills Spark Arrests

San Antonio fire department actions tied to prohibition enforcement as three fire cases linked to exploding stills were sent to the Prohibition Department. A. Ware, Willie Wotton, and J. W. Hains posted bonds on possession charges. ten stills, whiskey, beer, and brewing equipment seized. Micaro Flores jailed on manufacturing and possession. Mrs. George McDaniel released on beer possession after a hearing.

San Antonio Prohibition Department A. Ware Os Houge Calvert Street Willie Wotton J. W. Hains Micaro Flores Pedenalley Jiourge McDaniel Belvin Street Paul A. Lock- Urt United States

Repeal Bid to Cancel Building Permit For Filling Station

Property owners on Broadway seek three votes from the city commission to repeal an ordinance revoking Grover C. Cain’s building permit for a filling station at Broadway and Eleanor Avenue. J Ed Wilkens, Cain’s attorney, joined the meeting with Mayor Chambers. Commissioner Wright opposes the project amid protests from neighborhood residents.

iHroadway Grover C. Cain City Hall I J. Ed Wilkens Cain C. MT. Chambers Thoreday Magne Meet Jng Phil Wright Broadway Eleanor Avenue

Just Housewife To Dollies Just Housewife To Dollies

Ruth Ellen Federkell told her dolls how their mamma nearly faced court after failing to appear as a prospective juror. A deputy found the child mislabeling herself as a housewife and later as a “housewise” in a doll house, while she is only seven.

Pittsburgh Ruth Ellen Federkell Ellen Sted Sheriff’s Office Ruth Ellen

Foreign Officers Set Visit to Army Center in October

Three distinct foreign officers are scheduled to view Eighth Army Headquarters in October. German Colonel Kuchlenthal and General Von Ueaudure will arrive in San Antonio on October 13 with planned entertainment. British Attache Lieutenant Colonel Dousten will view Fort Sam Houston on October 8.

A. Army Center Notant Olive Jeep Washington von Ueaudure Kuchlenthal San Antoni Colice Kuehlenthal Jie Moye Washiten Sam Dousten

Demand for Texas Lambs on Decrease

Demand for Texas lambs is dropping as buyers from Ohio Minnesota and nearby points shift away. Drought stricken areas will not meet normal lamb quotas and shipments from nearby regions will be limited to two or three weeks this year, reducing overall lamb volumes.

Texas Ohio Mlindy Uiber Pointe Clas

Smith to Collect Overdue Taxes in Gumzalea County

AF Smith of Austin has been awarded the contract to reflect delinquent taxes. The commissioners' court met monthly to approve the action. Back taxes range from twenty five thousand to one hundred fifty thousand dollars with some penalties noted.

T. AF. Smith Austin Gumzalea County Regilar

Y Will Honor Lut Works Den To Be Dedicated

A rustic den with stone fireplace and cedar table will be dedicated to the memory of Lt. M. M. Worke, a former physical instructor killed in a plane crash at Hippoluty. The area in the gumner camps corner will be used for training and workmanship classes during 1928 and 1929. Norman MacLeod, boy work secretary, announced Thursday.

M. M. Worke Hippoluty Erventls Norman MacLeod Boyy Gumner Bors

Death by Own Action Linked to Spiritualist Healer Fear

In Gay Indiana on September 18 47 year old Mia Ernestine Kobler reportedly killed herself after fearing a spirit healer would curse her with an incurable disease unless she paid several hundred dollars. Her sons said she believed the threats and took her own life as a result. A search is underway for the supposed spiritualist.

Universes Gay Ind Mia Ernestine Kobler Murher Iba

Prison Riot Testimony Ties Guard Shot in Escape Bid

Baltimore dispatch reports Arthur F. Owen, a Marsiain penitentiary guard, was critically wounded in a Tuesday escape attempt by nine prisoners. Five convicts turned state’s evidence. If Owen dies, murder charges would be filed against all, but indictments waited on his outcome. State’s Attorney Herbert Thornton indicated delays pending his recovery.

Baltimore Arthur F. Owen Marsiain Owen Herbert

Bert Acosta Arrested For Flying Without License

Bridgeport Conn Sept 19 Bert Acosta arrested today for flying a plane in Connecticut while his license was suspended. Acosta took off from Roosevelt field near Wilton and claimed engine trouble. State police were notified by David Evans who reported the landing necessitated by trouble. Authorities note prior suspensions for low flying over Nutmeg and for stalling at Long Island fields with a $500 fine unpaid.

Bridgeport Cons Bert Acosta Ehictmiral Richard DB Hig Tran- Atlantic Wan Ender Connecticut aAcosta Roosevelt Field David Evans Wilton Evans Weelport Asocta Nuugetuck

Gonzales Students Leave for College

Gonzales notices a large group of graduates from Gon ales and Gurrowniling country leaving for college this fall. Over 5 students enter college and the number may rise to about 40 as colleges open.

Gonzales Gonales Gurrowniling Naong

Greeters 10 Give Welcome at Independence School

Members of the San Antonio Greeters of America unit assist in entertaining delegates to the annual convention of the American Tale association in October at Dana Hurlson, president. A Greeters meeting followed a picnic and dice game in Lauda Park, New Braunfels, with about members attending the dance at the Crayelera hotel ballroom.

Sqn Ailduio Trotel

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