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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1929

Page

7

San Antonio Board Hopes for Options on School Sites

The San Antonio board of education will hold options on suitable sites for a new senior and junior high by week’s end. President Hornberger announced the plan, noting the board bought high-priced land at a low price to cut costs. Sites and prices remain secret until options are secured, with a plan for a possible $2,000,000 high school and growth by unit additions. The board also wants a site near the army post to attract officer families and reputational benefits for the city.

Hornberger San Antonio We Two Horn- Verger Tiana Wttle Rock Ark Little Rock 4. C. Wall Arianesa Institution

Fire Chief Fails to Carve Out Blaze at Amstatant Home

Fire broke out in a garage behind Dr Orin Holt’s house at 1020 Nolan Street in Amstatant. Fire Chief F G Dulling attempted to extinguish with a garden hose, then sent an alarm as flames threatened adjacent structures. A contractor’s shop containing clothing and valuables burned.

Avélelant San Antoniax Orin Holt Nolan Street

Weather forecast bulletin with scattered conditions and winds

Forecast covers Wednesday to Thursday with temperature shifts and varying winds. Irina temperature around 87 with fair and partly cloudy skies, easterly winds, and moderate northeasterly conditions expected. Flying conditions warn of variable winds across Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana with ceilings up to 6000 feet and landings possible in several regions.

Ran Antonio Wletakes Wex Irina Temperance Boothweat Galveaten Oxlahoraa New Morton Texas New Mexico Tara Oxlahoma Louisiane Sett Butte Gerd New Mentos

Bears Trek Claim by Burt McConnell Explorer

Burt McConnell author scientist and explorer vanishes into the forest claiming a 10 000 year journey to prove modern man can survive unclothed and emerge wearing bearskin ruga. He has set off into the woods with this unusual experiment.

Burt McConnell

Sinclair of S He’s Innocent

Washington dispatch reports Harry E. Sinclair, serving nine months for contempt of court and senate sentence, sending a message to oil company stockholders claiming innocence and stating he is confident time will justify his actions. He alleges government pressure over an oil lease on public lands and notes his jury acquittal.

Washington Ihs Senate Harry EB. Sinclair Towne

Two 400-Gallon Stills Seized on Vance Road Raid

Prohibition officers raided a house on the Vance Road Monday night and seized two 400-gallon stills and 1500 gallons of booze in the cellar. No charges had been filed by Tuesday as authorities said the raid targeted a front for supplying liquor to major Texas cities.

Vance Vance- Torkson Road Prohibition Allarge Texas

Paine Webber banker dies at 74 in Boston home

William A Paine senior member of the banking firm Paine Webber and Co thy died today at his country home Oak Bluffs He was 74 years old

Boston Williem A. Paine Paine, Webber and Comthy Cummee Oak Blutis

Extravagance Charged in Aimee Campaign Fallout

Detroit reports ex members of Four Square Gospel Lighthouse claim financial strain and sever ties with evangelist Aimee Hemple dfe Pberson. An $38,000 deficit remains, $2,750 due October 6. Charges include a $40 beauty shop bill $192 for fado and heavy telephone and telegraph tolls. Michigan churches in Port Huron and Grand Rapids also cut ties with Angelus Temple.

Detroit Aimee Hemple Dfe Pberson Four Square Gospel Lighthouse McPherson Heling Pherson Michigan Port Huron Grand Rapids Angelus Temple

Steffler Funeral Held for Emelia Steffler at Ada Street

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Emelia Steffler 59 of 122 Ada Street who died at home Monday. Rev A T L Walls of St Johns Lutheran Church officiated. Surviving are husband Charles D Steffler three sons Rudolph Paul and Paul Steffler all of the area two daughters Mrs H R Bean of Siguin and Mrs J W M Selnieser of Houston two brothers three sisters and ten grandchildren.

Steffler Emelia Stef- Ter Ada Street Blonday A. TL. Walls St. Johns Lutheran Church Stuffler Paul Steffier Charles D. Steffler Rudoly Ater Paul Steffler H.R. Bean Siguin Mra J. WM. Selnieser Houston Bwo Brothers

Pilots Face Trial For Low Flying Over City

Kelly_field officers Lieutenant C G Goodrich and Lieutenant R J Dwyer will be court martialed by the Eighth Corps Area at its headquarters on Thursday and Friday. The charges allege low flying over the city and the proceedings were announced on Tuesday.

C. G. Goodrich R. J. Dwyer Kellyfield Eighth Corps

Move Near in Appointment of Ryan

City officials announce a definite plan to appoint Joe Ryan to the state Commission of Appeals. Mayor C M Chambers said Governor Dan Moody promised a formal announcement after returning to Austin. Friends and local leaders pressed for the appointment, while Cabbs may become city attorney if Ryan lands the state post.

Joe Ryan State Commission of Appeale Ros Turniar C. M. Chambers Dan Moody Austin Monlay Ryan John Boyle Thomas Cobby Jr Forticombe Austin M. Cureton Commission of Appeals Cureton Chambers Cabbs Hynu Atete

Bids on Randolph Barracks Will Be Opened October 7

Bills on six barracks and two warehouses at Randolph field will be opened on October 7, Captain A W Decker construction quartermaster announced Tuesday. Captain Parker said he asked all bidding companies who submitted prior bids that were refused by the War Department to submit new bids for fire contracting. The earlier bids were opened August 20 and all were refused.

Randolph Field A . W. Decker Parker War Department

Kelly Field Flier Escapes Injury After Night Landing

A Kelly Field pilot named Kennedy barely avoided serious injury when his night landing ended badly. The craft cracked the landing gear during Monday night operations at Kelly Field, the first night landing there. Brooks Field crews will train night flying for the next three weeks.

Kelly Field Cnet Kennedy Tonia Kelly Geld Kelly Brooke Fields Brooks Field Basic Corps Monty

Woman Robbed Of Purse Reported Near Circus Grounds

Mrs. D. Venserson of 202 Avalto Street reported Tuesday morning that her purse was snatched by a group of boys near the circus grounds on Roosevelt Avenue Monday night. The incident prompted police reports and investigations into the theft.

D. Venserson Avalto Street Hosa Roosevelt Avenue

Gustong Men Talk of Work with Mexican Officials

Mexican customs and immigration representatives led by Andres Tanda y Peoa and others arrived in San Antonio to coordinate passenger inspections on trains en route to the border. A. Li Bravo and A. Garcia Carral joined as Missouri Pacific lines officials to monitor inspections between Saltillo Monterrey while U.S. officials conduct southbound checks from Cotulla to Laredo. The morning train at 0:25 marked the first under the new schedule between San Antonio and Mexico City.

Andres Tanda Y Peoa Louis Ruplan Antonio Andra Carlos Goma F. Miranda Adolfo Tiat Enrique Monterublo Customs and Immigration Department San Antonio A. Li Bravo

Dancing Webb hosts new ballroom with Weil Thorn

Advert says Dancing Webb presents a new ballroom experience featuring Weil Thorn on Saturday and Sunday. Also notes a Dixieland Joza Band performance at Lahor Temple Road on Wednesday, described as one of the best bands in the South.

Webb Weil Thorn Sat Med Sun Lahor Temple

Sugar in vegetables and tomato baking secrets

A vintage appeal promotes adding a dash of sugar to vegetables to heighten flavor. The Sugar Institute touts this method for better enjoyment of milk, fruits, and vegetables, claiming sugar boosts taste and nourishes children amid under nourishment concerns.

The Sugar Institute

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