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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1930

Page

4

Kelles-Mgrevick Co Increases Capital Stock to 100000

Inexpansion news from Sept 20 reports the Kelles-Mgrevick company of San Antonio was approved to double its charter capital from 50 000 to 100 000 by a charter amendment authorized by Secretary of State Jane Y NCalien. The increase was approved at the stockholders meeting September 15. Directors listed as T W Relles A E Riches J B Velvig, all of San Antonio.

T. W. Relles A. E Riches J. B. Velvig Enn Antonio

Maj Keys Assumes Command at Fort Ringsold

Major Kers arrives with family at Fort Ringsold to take command of the Twelfth Cavalry's Fort Rinp, coming from Panama. Capt H Blooemeker previously held the post for four months as a temporary appointment.

Maj. Keys Grande City Graffrey Kers Mily Fort Ringsold Fyidar Kers Twelfth Cavalry Fort Rinpa Panama H. Blooemeker

Plane Crash Held Act Of God Jury Rules No Negligence

In Los Angeles on September 20 a jury ruled that a plane crash into clouds was an act of God, not negligence, in a $50,000 damage action against Standard Air Cities, Inc. brought by B. M. Allison as administrator of the estate of Thomas J. Kelly.

Los Angeles Marines Mountain George Cocgrave Hay Ina Standard Air Cities, Inc B. M. Allison Thomas J. Kelly

Drained Gas Tank Explosion Kills Two Children

Rollo North Carolina September 20 Two children Ella Lee Smart five and Leonard Smart four died when a drained gasoline tank exploded near a play area. The tank had been removed from a motor vehicle and was stood on a barrel in a yard where the children played.

Rollo Ella Lee Smart Leonard Smart Reir Leonard

Promised Autumn Accessories Amid Market Flourish

A fragment speaks of smart color fashion items and medals for various occasions and ensembles. It hints at footwear and autumn essentials, mentioning a guarantee and a confident market mood despite unclear context.

College Work Starts Monday at San Antonio Junior College

Clues work begins at San Antonio Junior College Monday with new faculty members filling vacancies created by resignations and absences. New instructors include Miss Lillian Merlin botany and zoology Miss Grace Oldfather chemistry Mary McGill Spanish Ann James Hurry physics and pre engineering work. Murry earned BA and MA at the University of California and has headed mathematics at Western State College Galraith for two years. Other instructors listed are Miss Mary Agnes Miss Corn Moe Teck Ruth Kennedy and De W DP Udinski.

San Antonio Vaseundea Lillian Merlin Grace Oldfather Mary McGill James Hurry Murry University of California Western State College Galraith Moe Mary Agnes Corn Moe Teck Ruth Leo Kennedy W. DP. Udinski

Dornier Hop Delay Rumor Denied

FRIEDRICH SHAS EN Sept. 20 Maurice Dornier brother of Dr Claude Dornier designer of the DOK worlds largest airship today denied the report that the scheduled transatlantic flight of the 12 metered plane will be delayed until next year.

Friedrich Shas EN Maurice Dornier Claude Dornier

Bacteria Found in Ancient Coal Rock Deposit

Direct evidence that bacteria thrived hundreds of millions of years ago has been found in the most ancient coal rock deposits. Dr. G Th Tapman of the University of California reported the find before the National Academy of Sciences meeting in Trikeler California.

Universal Gertie New York Soy G. Th. Tapman Valve of California National Academy Ef Sciences Trikeler California

College Branch at Rio Grande City Opens Extension Center

Rio Grande City will host a college extension center starting September 27 with two courses for teachers and students. History and government will be taught by an instructor from the college on Saturday afternoons. County superintendent Mrs Florence J Scott leads registration.

College Rio Grande Rio Grande City Kingsville Florence J. Scott

Bandit Makes Hold Up At Clarence Saunders Store

Four witnesses watched a young unmasked bandit enter the Clarence Saunders store No T6 018 Nolan Sheet and flee with about $350 after threatening the cashier with a pearl handled pistol. A second suspect waited in a green Essex sedan with a yellow stripe engine running. A Butcher and other customers witnessed the robbery at 1 45 p m. Descriptions say the robber was about 5 7 tall, blue suit and light shirt. Police noted the second man possibly knew a store clerk’s schedule.

Clarence Saunders Nolan Lester Self Wilmington Drive Self Ube Baniit Wan U Holican H.R. Gevilbis Palmetto Street Toro E. L Dsle North Pine Aleg Anit Boldy Anen

Eugene Walter Weds Broadway Artist in Mexico

Hollywood report states Eugene Walter, New York dramatist, married Miss Mary Kissel, a Broadway artists’ model, in Mexicali on April 28. Earlier, he secured a Delaware divorce from Charlotte Writer, actress, and had written noted stage works and new dialogue for a talking picture.

Eugene Walter N.Y Hollywood New York Mary Kissel Aiteaccivs Mexicali Mexico Mies Kissell Walter Delaware Charlotte Tor

Plan Conference to Aid Baby Care at West Texex Exposition

A Better Baby conference aims to improve infant care as part of the West Texex exposition in San Angelo opening Monday. Ten prizes will be awarded for infant care efforts. The department had previously run the Prettiest Baby contest for three years, now featuring a single award.

San Angelo

Tongue Boy Scout Leaders to Meet in Yorkum

J Morris Woolsey scout commissioner of Tongue area says the annual executive board meeting of Tongue area scout leaders will be held in Yorkum Sunday. The annual election of officers for the coming year will be conducted during the same gathering.

Woakum Texas J. Morris Woolsey Tongue Yorkum

Fire damages hogs at Union Stockyards plant

Chicago, September reports a fire in the C yards of the Union Stockyards on Traneit company property. The blaze destroyed over $50,000 worth of hogs and caused extensive damage before firefighters gained control, with more than $10,000 worth of cattle reportedly burned.

Chicago Union Traneit Company

Fray Announces Sermon Subjects At Trinity Mothuxdist Church

Fray, pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church, lists sermon topics for the evening. The subjects include The Greatest Psalm in the Fight of Today and The World’s Example of Moral Happiness, with another message titled The Sign of Christ.

Fray Christ

St Anthony House Nears Completion In Alamo Heights

The new mother house of the Missionary Servants of St Anthony in Alamo Heights nears completion. A housewarming and silver tea will be held under the auspices of the Third Order of Saint Francis from 7 to 11 p.m. The Rev Horton of Marbin is set to lead services and the First Christian church leadership transition is noted as the pastor shifts duties between Pettus and Fineville churches with monthly pulpit rotation.

Missionary Servants of St. Anthony Hbrige St. Anthony Alamo Hofghta Raing Francis Sunny Qoraber G Acta Cail Beryilde C. Horton Marbin Hae First Christian Church Torton

Child Feared In Kona Kidnap Case

Police seek two fashionably dressed women in an expensive car who abducted Brown-ed Julie Robert Cory Butz, adopted son of San Antonio lawyer Marshall Butz. The boy played in his front yard at 213 Darter Street when two women with a large car called to him, then seized him and fled. His mother reported the disappearance and neighbors recall the drive up to the curb.

Julie Robert Cory Butz Marshall Buiz San Antonio Darter Street Butz

Blood-Stained Car Ties Double Murder Case

In Virginia Minnesota a blood stained car with two bullet holes atop is the chief clue as investigators seek the double murder of two women found beside a country road. The victims are identified as Mrs. John Ahlsten, 40, and Mrs. Mabel Woods, both shot in the head and laid side by side near the road.

Virginia Minn John Ahlsten Mabel Woes

San Angelo approves hook and ladder truck purchase

San Angelo officials authorize a 311,150 hook and ladder truck purchase as part of a plan to raise fire insurance rates for property owners. The move officially places San Angelo in the 25 0 population city class.

Ban Angelo San Angelo

Baking Industry to Receive Salute on Electric Baking Tech

The Westinghouse Electric company will dedicate a program to the baking industry Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. over WOAT, recognizing the growing use of electric equipment in bread preparation and baking.

Westinghouse Electei¢ Company

Ohio magnate reports rising business nationwide

Frederick B. Patterson of National Cash Register tours the South and Southeast and says August brought an upward trend in business. He notes brisk trade, higher factory orders, and increasing hiring as sales teams hit quota in San Antonio and surrounding regions. Patterson and C. F. Steffey traveled from Dayton, stopping in San Antonio before returning home.

Frederick B. Patterzon National Cash Register Company Patterson Dayton C. FE. Steffey San’ Antonio Mississippi River Alr. Patterson San Antonio Bieffey

Tonsil Infection Fatal to Kingsville Girl

LA Sallie Mine Wright of this city died Friday at Kleberg County Hospital from blood poisoning after a tonsil infection. Two blood transfusions, including one from her brother TY. ML Wright, a King Ranch foreman, failed to save her life. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the First Methodist Church.

LA Sallie Mine Enler Myg J. A. Wright Kleber Counts Hospital TY. ML Wright King Ranch Johnreh Her. M. D. Council King

Prohibition Spurs Surge in U.S. Soft Drink Exports

The commerce department reports a more than 400 percent rise in fruit juices and syrups exported abroad. In 1929 foreign trade reached 1.76 million dollars, boosted by improved demand for American soft drinks during Prohibition.

D.C Commerce Department Nev

Senator's Son Faces Divorce Suit in Denver

Gladya Hart Whine sues Lawrence C. Phipps Jr. for divorce claiming mental cruelty. Phipps, a millionaire and son of United States Senator Thippa, is noted as Colorado's ancient man figure. The couple share three children.

Denver Gladya Hart Whinpe Egainal Lawrence C. Phipps Jr United States Thippa Colorado

Unidentified Man Slain in Chicago

An unidentified man about 30 years old was found murdered today in the freight yards of the Indiana Harbor Belt railroad in Chicago. He had been stabbed through the heart with a single knife. The victim carried 59.82 in cash and a travelers check from Mellon Bank of Pittsburgh.

Chicago Indiana

Dr. William Teasdale Wilson in Trance Death Mystery

London dispatch reports a famed ophthalmologist Dr. William Teasdale Wilson aged 70 died September 3 at his New Milton home. He lay dead in a chair for 13 days while his wife believed he was in a trance. Autopsy suggests an extended trance prior to death.

London NSI William Teasdale Wison Ba Wan Andrance Lane Donventing News Toda Wilson New Milton Tim

Bulgarian Plot for Dictatorship Bared

In Belgrade on September 20 the Bulgarian government uncovered a country wide fascist plot to establish a dictatorship under Premier Liaptchetf. More than 200 arrests had been made and three of the leaders have committed suicide.

Uoleeraay Merve Belgrade Holla Besum

Dancer of Danish Opera Found Dead

Copenhagen police report the premier danseuse Elna Leasen of the Danish Royal Opera died by suicide in her apartment, the revolver found beside her. Officials say she shot herself after a presumed violent argument. The case is under investigation.

Universal Service Elna Leasen Annbdune Danish Royal Opera Dhat Ahi Aluienthy

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