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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1930
Page
3
The Chamber of Commerce in McComb Miss says it will not aid in proving the innocence of Jamea Adams whose wife was murdered months ago. Dr Whaley, manager, stated officials have no intention of involving the chamber in federal affairs or attempting to influence the case.
A Pearson Tenvaly wild gasser in Refugio Texas beyond 100 miles southeast of Sag. Antonin blew its casing after pressure erupted, ripping the hole mouth and spraying gasoline over Refugio. The well No. 2 on the M.W. Brass tract remains uncontrolled as operators fear bridging may not occur.
John Marshall the early 19th century Supreme Court chief justice will be the reincarnated guest at the Arco Birthday party broadcast Thursday at 7 pm on WOAT. Native of Virginia, veteran of Washington’s era, Marshall is hailed as a foremost constitutional interpreter and a shaper of federal supremacy in American history.
D G Dobbins of Smithville presided over a Saturday morning meeting of Katy lines South Texas employees in the warehouse freight depot. The group discussed freight solicitation and safety measures with the superintendent, with attendees including George Bene and T C Mabey from Aus- Lio. If you lost something, call Crockett 2400 to place an ad in The Light.
Dr J J Osborn Optometrist invites readers to seek up to date eye care, challenging the notion that aging requires old fashioned glasses. He promises explanations of vision issues and how to avoid discomfort and eye strain with current methods.
The Light's classified columns offer practical pieces for home office and yard to keep Jack Frost at bay. Browse the Miscellaneous Columns for ready tips and items this season.
Misa Pregg Duncan, a 1 year old South African girl, completed the crossing from Cape Grisnez to Dover in 19 hours and 15 minutes. She is pictured after finishing the swim, holding a letter delivered to the mayor of Dover from the mayor of Noulaugne.
Jin Hughes, a pioneer resident of San Antonio, watched six feathered Indians appear suddenly at Woodlawn Lake while supervising weed clearing. They traveled in a large car from Oklahoma and asked to dig bulbs and seeds of flag lilies, explaining the seeds are a rare food source and that they eat them like nuts.
A proposal by Senator Smith Brookhart of Iowa to form a West South coalition against Wall Street influence and to defend prohibition drew limited backing. Democratic spokesmen welcomed a broader liberal coalition but opposed tying it to any party stance on prohibition. In light of upcoming elections, some Democrats favored expanding support without linking to the dry issue.
In Roosevelt Park on Saturday an argument in the city hall acres between park workers over delivering meals to prisoners in the weed gang escalated into a fight. Percy Faison reported bruised eye injuries after a glass struck him while he and T. Tucker disputed who should carry the meals.
City officials drawn sidewalk and landscaping plans for the palace area and announce Monday start on converting the patio of the Spanish governors’ palace into a Spanish garden. The plan includes a fountain and wall work with city labor.
A commemoration service marks the four hundredth anniversary of the Augsburg confession to be held at 11 p m Sunday September 8 in the auditorium of the Travis Park Methodist church. Sponsored by the Lutheran churches of the Missionary Society of San Antonio with many neighboring churches expected to attend and representatives arriving from Mite Eilnn Kingsturs La Pryor and New Braunfels.
A New York notice reports a U.S. suit against an Italian steamship operator over alleged damages of up to 250 000. The action cites a dispute at sea involving the vessel Rona and references to the Fascist anthem, while court papers claim wage claims and alleged incidents aboard the vessel.
Geneva Sept 20 The judicial commission of the League of Nations assembly adopted a resolution to continue operation of the Sagug court temporarily under its old statutes pending ratification of the revised protocol. The measure was offered by M Cac sin of Prance amid objections from Cube to changes in the protocol. the assembly will rule on the resolution next week.
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