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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1929

Page

3

Salvation Army charity drive to raise 35000 dollars

Charity drive opens Friday to cover the Salvation Army budget for the coming fiscal year. Adjutant Ida L. Anderson says there will be no personal canvass, the appeal aimed at the general public. The organization plans 95000 dollars for maternity hospital and other charitable work, with the Argonne hotel not participating. Advisory board members are listed, including James Chidwell as chairman and Nat M. Washer as treasurer.

Salvation Army Ida L. Anderson Adojtant Anderson Argonne Hotel The Army James Chidwell Frank Traines John L. Olem Jr Nat M. Washer Jamey K. Stuart McClure

City endorses curb payments for schools clash with authorities

City officials announced they will continue paying for curbing in front of schools and will notify authorities in advance. Commissioner Steffler defended the policy after a conference with school board members and administrators, despite an attorney’s opinion that the city need not pay. A rodeo program at Ruitt Avenue Baptist Church featuring a Maverick contest and music follows.

Fridex Paul B. Stefer Steffler G. Beckman Bould B. W. Hartley Paul Scholz Joe Iyan Ruitt Avenue Boelek R. T. Deel Ale Deel I. E. Gates First Rapist Church

Brackenridge High seniors to select class officers

Senior class officers at Brackenridge High will be chosen for the coming year after a nominating committee, appointed at the first meeting, reported the list of nominees. Jesse Beitel named Bernice Weininger Charlotte Unice Bert Harvey Eleanor Bolanski and James McNeill to serve on the committee. Current officers are Raymond Armstrong president Bernice Weininger vice president Warren Hunter treasurer Bert Tars ey censor Simon Frank parliamentarian Bengon Ler Cantrell Chester Urger sergeant at arms and Miss Cecile Lawrence and Eliga ach sponsors.

Brackenridge High School Te Aomante Jesse Beitel Warren Hunter Bert Tarsey Simon Frank Bengon Ler Cantrell Chester Urger Cecile Lawrence Eligaach

San Antonio Youth Returns From Seven Year European Journey

William Brooks, 10, student on Main Avenue, has returned to San Antonio after a long trip abroad. He sailed as a passenger and spent most time in Germany. The highlight was witnessing the German steamer Firemen passing the West Quebec near Germany. He plans to travel again next summer, aiming for the West Indies or China.

William Brooks Main Avenue San Antonio Europe Germany Brooks West Quebec Ravel West Indies China

Stay Granted for Clemency Review in Rodriguez Case

The execution of David Rodriguez, sentenced to death for murder in Santa Rosalia, Lower California, has been suspended by the department of interior pending President Portes Gil's decision on Rodriguez's clemency appeal.

David Rodriguez Santa Rosalia California Interine Portes Gil Rodrigues

Death trial ready in Amarillo case

In Amarillo Texas on September 20 testimony in the trial of C Pete Williams charged with killing C S during a fight that began when Williams stepped on Mills Lee was scheduled to begin today.

Amarillo Texas Pete” Williams Williams Mill Lee

Saenz Wins Praise From Monterrey Leader At Congress Opening

Deputy Francisco A. Cordrugs, head of congress, hails Saenz as the most progressive governor Nuevo Leon has had this century in reaction to Governor Aaron Reens’ attire at the intr congress opening in Mealea.

Saenz Monterrey Mealea Aaron Reens Intr Francisco A. Cordrugs Congress Nuevo Leon

First Issue of Huisacher School Paper Distributed

The Main Avenue High School Huisache newspaper released its first issue Friday under sponsor Roy O. Hatley. The paper is printed on a commercial press while Brackenhillage uses its own press, signaling a budding publication effort with local support.

Main Avenue Huisache Roy O. Hatley Brackenrilge

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