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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1930

Page

21

San Antonio Targets Major National Conventions in 2034

San Antonio convention bureau led by Howell Jones says eight national conventions are booked for 2034 with several more tentatively set, drawing an expected 35 000 attendees. The National Order of the Eastern Star could bring over 45 000 visitors to the Alamo City, while other meetings include the American Railmen Ticket Agents Association and groups like the American Furniture and American Optometric Association. Two large conventions have been secured two years ahead for Shrine Temple leaders, with the American Nurses Association also lined up.

San Antonio Sinior Unites States Convention Bureau The Chamber of Commerce Howell Jones San Antonsi Jonce Enid Order of the Eastern Star Alamo American Raileng Ticket Agents’ Association Sollawe American Featiture of American Optmetric Association Sol' Americat Petroleum Natienz Association of Builders’ Exchanges Shrine ‘Temple United States American Nutegs' Association Ein Fe

Damage suit in Valley over damages tally

In Edinburg on September 24 a damage suit for 51 040 was filed alleging a pistol threat against a 60 year old man. The case, Tian R. Floyd versus W Y Ausmee and Jim Stillwell, seeks 59 000 exemplary damages and 1040 net damages.

Edinbung Jyne Tian R. Floyd W.Y. Ausmee Jim Stillwell Ollezey Lord Avennes Finyd Tio Ausmus Hlord Naka

Sinton Students Away at College

A large number of Sinton students are listed as attending various colleges and universities across the state. Names include Texan University students Tex Knox and David Gori along with others such as Foy Moods Roy Moddy James Bannon Evelso Winkes and more studying at institutions in Kingsville San Antonio Houston Corpus Christi and Dallas among others.

Sinton College Teans Texan Universtd Ted Knox David Gori Inch Morrow Foy Moods Roy Moddy James Bannon Evelso Winkes M. College Fred Martin Taylor Reed Parker Oin Hurl Qus Handley Elly Fay Moore Marion Jenkins Katherine Morrow St. Mary's University San Antonio Percy Lea Sohnaot Bannton Sunior College Houston Margaret Tasloc Sestmenrnnd College Christine Ward Southwestern Aie Frraity Eorgelomh Elsie Sanders Heney Saniera Craughan

Laredo Schools Show Big Increase

Laredo schools report enrollment rising to 4988 this week with projections to pass 5000 by week’s end. Elementary enrollment stands at 4500 plus, while high schools count 471 seniors and 170 freshmen. Postgraduate classes show notable growth across grades.

Laredo Larndo

Laredo Postmaster to Represent United States Abroad

Laredo postmaster has been named official U S representative in Afonterray Nuevo Iran Mexico. He will attend the dedication of a new post building October 5 with President Ortiz Hubir of Mexico presiding. The president planned other instrument projects in northern Bact ok Mosica during the visit.

Laredo Not Raveou United States Afonterray Nuevo Iran Mexico Ortiz Hubir Bact Ok Mosica

Brownaville Sends Good Will Caravan

Brownaville residents sign to visit Monterey on September 26 for a goodwill hour. The reservation list closed Wednesday and local business leaders will depart. Brownsville may extend the visit to Sala, invited by that city for a one day stay.

Yilun Browneville Monterey Brownaville Sala Thera

Army Orders WASHIN Following Szmy Orders

Fragmented OCR lists military designations and names with unclear ranks and locations, mentioning WASHIN orders, various officers, departments, and training references. The readable portion names Leon Wilko, Albert Alexander Kessler, and Carin Tehf among others, with dates around December and June fragments.

Washin Ert EB. Srinatew Laure Mente Toxemh Jtemallan Denardeeni Cheesy Orisa Yoular A. Fort Brass Hawelan Depart- Reni

Funeral services set for Fluga Schustee 66 years a resident

Funeral services for Fluga Schustee 66 a resident of San Av fohia for the last 66 years will be held at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at 394 Tdebo Street with Rev W I Froehner of Mellwolizt church officiating. Interment at Eugene Vernandex cairn, Steavivh War Veterans. Survived by widow Antonette Behuetze a daughter Mrs Almina Truss two sisters and three brothers.

Fluga Schustee Tdebo Street Effertoun W. I Froehner Beers Street Eugene Vernandex Schuetze Fredericksburg San Av Fohia Zanere

Beeville Legion Post Elects Head

Beeville Legion Post chooses Dana A. Laning Catholic priest as commander for the coming year. Other officers elected include RF O'Reilly first vice commander, Sam A., G. F. Nich, Warence er adjutant sir fignoce, George Wi Brela, assistant adjutant, William J. Kluiap, sergeant at arms, Rev. J. N. Lupin chaplain, Stobert C. Bell historian Theodore Garein, mons gorgeaus. The exclusive committee is Samy J. McCarty, George W. Prels, Clarence Miller, Robert IL. Salyer, Warren E. Young, atmos Uatcher, EH. Grady Williams and Prize B. Levermann. Blackman, sec

Herville Toros Stey Dana A. Laning Wee County American Legion RF. O'Reilly Sam A G. F. Nich Warenceer Grorge Wi. Brela William J. Kluiap Vergeant At Arms J. N. Lupin Wan Stobert C. Bell Theodore Garein Mons Gorgeaus Ube Samy J. McCarty George W. Prels Clarence Miller Robert IL. Salyer Warren E. Young Atmos Uatcher Grady Williams B. Levermann. Blackman Sec

Receiver Selected for McAllen Firm

McAllen firm United States Guaranty Mortgage Co. of McAllen appoints a receiver in Winely district court Judge J. Leslie issues the order. The company petitions for receiver status claiming notes were being foreclosed and operations could not continue.

Edinburg T. MM Bounds McAlen United States Guaranty Mortfige Company of McAllen J. &. Leslie Winely

Expression Class at Bastrop Opens

Bastrop opens an Expression Class conducted by the Speech Ade Studio of Austin under Miss Minne Trundell, director, with Mrs Rehesea Youhofleid supervising the program at the Bastrop studio.

Bastrop Bastrow Sept Tastrop Speech Ade Austin

San Antonio Junior Schools Enroll Eight Institutions

Eight San Antonio junior schools report total enrollment of 105 000 students with Mark Twain junior school operating double sessions. Other schools include Thomas Nelson Page 810 Washington Irving 711 Herrin Poe Emerson 672 and Sidney Lanier junior senior at 517. Six new rooms added at Page school will end double sessions after completion per Superintendent B W Hartley.

San Antonio Aigee O. G. Ball Mark ‘Twain Thomas Nelson Page DBI Wrahington Irving Herrin Poe Emerson Sidney Lanier Iunior

McAllen Schools Learn Record Pupils on Roster

McAllen Texas September 24 Registrations in the public schools show enrollment far above last year with over 2x the number of students. Superintendent Gregory aims for 1800 by month end as about 600 Mexican children attend Roosevelt grammar and junior high, 373 in the heart of the city, while the senior high houses 265 and the senior class exceeds 700 students.

Mcaltlen Texas McAton Gregory Roosevelt Grammar School Bes

Du Barry to Head Cuero Legion Post

Du Barry elected commander at Cuero American Legion Post I election results list officers including adjutant Thieme and finance officer Fisch er Other executives named were Schultz Thieme Scheere Schorre with J. Saper and O. Gohike among key roles Public notice of selection and officers for the post session this week

CCKLO Texas Dinter Post American Legion William Dulinrrs Ahs RB. Thieme BR. H Schultz GB. O. Thieme Bob Scheere Dewey Schorre H. J. S Roenig A. C. Fischer John Saper Rice A. O.gohike Benning Auris Chaplain Inn Jock How Dr. J. Dobbs

McAllen Firemen End Cleaning Campaign

Malden Texas September 24 The McAllen volunteer fire department announced completion of an intensive campaign to clean rank hearths of needs in the city Chief C T Britton said about 257 tails were cleaned under the contracts at 1 per tail totaling 257 Whig tors 255 was given in subscriptions solicited by the firemen and 22 donated by the race.

McAllen Malden Texas

Paved Highway to Be Finished Soon in YorkuraffallectsVille

Concrete work on the Yorkuraffallectsville highways has been completed with five miles paved. The paving crew has established headquarters until the contract is filed. The highway is expected to open for traffic within two or three months.

Yoarual Tras Yorkuraffallectsville Coitz

San Antonio Club and School Group Meetings Listed

A dense notice lists multiple San Antonio groups meeting on Thursday and Friday at various venues including Elks club Main Avenue High School Trinity Methodist church and St Marks parish house. Events include Parent-Teacher Association luncheon round tables Ladies Aid sewing sessions Tangible notes mention specific times hosts and future social plans with guests Mrs Carl B R Chaddick Mrs J E Crows Miss Helen Hansick and Miss Mary Stewart Edwards among others.

Council Lions Field Tong Field Helen Hansick Mary Stewart Edwards St. Bax

West Texas sheriffs to hold Brady animal convention

Brady Texas hosts a two day animal convention for sheriffs and peace officers October 9 and 10. The Brady chamber of commerce plans hospitality for over 100 attendees, with Lore Kimbrough, sheriff, confirming expected turnout amid postprimary election tensions.

Brady Texas Dept West Texas RSS Buss Brady Chamber of Commerce Lore Kimbrough

Bee County Reports Record Crop Size and Prosperity

Bee County records the largest cotton crop in its history, about 23 000 bales, with ideal weather and minimal insect damage. Corn, feed crops, and other staples also performed well, signaling prosperous conditions for Beeville merchants and the local economy.

Seeville Texan Bee County Beeville

Judge Urges Hays Grand Jury to Enforce Statutes

In San Iancus Sept 24 Judge SM. % opens fall term with address on government foundations and jurors’ duty to enforce laws. W. H. Harlee of Kyle named foreman of the grand jury. The panel includes W. Hapbee B. Fitzgerald Peter Woods Ewell Jackson R. Ch Nante John Bergson Jim Linderman O. Hf. Cox BE. C Glimg Will Gosden Joe Craz and I. Ezzell.

SAN 3Iancus Tels Tony Joffrey B. Fitegerald Peter Woods Ewell Jackson R. Ch Nante John Bergson Jim Linderman O. Hf. Cox BE. C Glimg Will [Gosden Joe Craz Ezzell

Reagan Debaters Choose Officers

Reagan Debating Society at Brerkeneline High selects its officers with Rayaynd Polhemus as president and reporter, Howard Waite as vice president, James Caine as secretary, Charles Teat as treasurer, and Jesse Villarreal as parliamentarian under sponsor A. B. Pindbells.

Reagan Sociéty of Brerkeneline High Rekgal A. BE. Pindbells Rayaynd Polhemus Howard Waite James Caine Charles Teat Jesse Villarreal

Office of Dentist at Seguin Robbed

Seguin report says the office of Dr. W. W. Campbell was robbed by a burglar during the noon hour Monday. Intruder took gold crowns and bridgework, estimated value about 50 dollars, and left no trace of the tool used or the thief.

Seguin Sheavan W. W. Campbell

Ginnings Top 1026 Eason Report Totals by State

Washington Dr. G reports cotton ginnings to September 1 show 3,729,058 running bales excluding linters. States listed include Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina and others with totals approaching the year’s crop and comparisons to 1926 figures.

Washington UPI Cents Bureau Linters- Prigt Thir Dale Inc Alabama Arizona Florila Georgia Louisiana Mississippi Missouri New Musica North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina

Principals Hear Hartley at School Board Meeting

EB W Whartley superintendent addressed 32 principals of the elementary set at the board offices Tuesday afternoon. Nine Elma A Neal director of elementary education presided at the meeting, which covered routine matters for opening schools.

EB. W. Whartley Elma A. Neal

Cotton spinning capacity in August reports 5.2 percent use

Census Bureau data show the cotton spinning industry operated at 5.2 percent capacity on a single shift basis in August. Spindles in place totaled 24,093,008, with 5.573,078 active during the month and an average of 22,105,887. Active spindle hours reached 5,184,486,143, averaging 151 hours per spindle, compared with July and August figures from the prior year.

Washington Dureau

Federal Bank Eases Cotton Credit Policy

The Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of St. Louis broadens its paper class policy to aid cotton status. Officials expect acceptance of notes extended for cotton producers based on nine cents per pound spot price, with futures markets showing limited costs per pound.

Federal Bank LUM Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of St

Local Military Assignments and Club Events Highlight Spring Schedule

Second Lieutenant Ernest Hy Ostrander of the Medical Administrative Corps reserves is assigned to the Air Corps Primary Training Field at Standorpt. Dob Bass to address Lions Club Parents Council at Lionsfield at 2:30 p.m. in May. Maj. Robert J. Helpin spoke on Public Televisions at a Lonor Weidner gathering. St. John's Beeslee league met at 3 p.m. at parish house on Burnett and Rackberry with Mrs. R. B. Joseph presiding. Evangelist J. J. Joyner returns from revival in Colorado Texas and will begin another revival at Burnet Wednesday night then travel to San Antonio for two weeks at Baptist temple. Joln Adams and SOL Hoecfgen Avenue welcome a great grandfather moment as J. W. Ketchum’s grandson was born. A Blue Bonnet Sprge lodge fundraiser at 8 p.m. Saturday at 440 Taft Boulevard benefits the lodge’s state dieel team. Carl Jobe M. Topping of 814 Tigsby Avenue, Medical Reserve, assigned to Eighth Corps-area supply point at Fort Sim Mauston.

Ernest Hy Ostrander Medical Administrative Corps Junniga Avenue Air Corps Standorpt Field J. JT. Joyner Colorado Texas Burnet Carl. Jobe M. ‘Topping Tigsby Avenue Eighth Corps Erea Suppy Fort Sim Mauston

Mrs J A McIntosh Heads Main Avenue PTA

Mrs J A McIntosh wife of Dr J A McIntosh president of the San Antonis bone of education presi dent of the Main Avenue High school Parent-Teacher association will direct that organization's activities for the school year Other officials include Mrs T B Lentz first vice president Mrs Dan McCarthy scoop vice president re J A McFarland treasurer Bers F Jarmon parliamentarian and Mrs Herey Let press reporter A round table luncheon will be fed by the organization in the school cafeteria Friday.

San Antonio Main Avenue High School Carl BR. Cbaddick Neesiding al McIntosh J. A. McIntosh San Antonis Bone of Education Te Main Avenue Mra T. B. Lentz Dan McCarthy Scoop Re. J. A. McFarland Bers. F. Jarmon Mra.Herey Let

Brain and Brawn Elects Velma Gist

Velma Gist chosen by Brackenrider High Brain and Brawn society members for president. Ralph McDade named vice president Ni Aine Jalliffe secretary and treasurer Encl Seniler reporter Bomer Gist sergeant at arms Mrs Jessie Abbott sponsor of the organization.

Brain Velma Gist Brackenrider Brain and Brawn Society Ralph McDade Ni Aine Jalliffe Encl Seniler Bomer Gist Atus Jessie Abbott

Consider Hospital Lease Clash Over Ten Year Term

Edinburg officials consider the hospital lease proposal for ten years with Dr Aran F and Ford Worth named in discussions. City notes the plan could be decided within four days and points to potential changes or commitments pending final approval.

Edinburg Bamburg Aran Maser D.C. Abe ‘Ney

Traffic Signs Policy at Brooks Field and Sam Houston Area

A military traffic plan at Brooks Field and nearby Sam Houston area enforces 20 mph limits in residential zones. Mounds to slow traffic were rejected to avoid blocking ambulances and trucks. Distinct insignia will mark vehicles of officers, cadets, and enlisted men to deter reckless driving.

Brooks Brooks Fiel

Marathon Dodge Marathon On Tour Across The Nation

The Dodge Marathon car with 36000 miles on its odometer began July 3 from San Antonio at 7 15 pm for a cross country tour. After a 12 hour stretch the car, on its fifth continental round trip, reached the edge of a city and was escorted through town to the Western Francis Motor Company. Averaging about 500 miles daily, driver Harry Reynolds and observer Hoy Priest will drive until worn out, then continue toward the Mexican border country and back to Detroit.

Dodge San Antonio Motoresele Polite Weoten-Francis Motor Compa Harry Reynolds Hoy Priest Putamobile Universal Service Antonie

Legion Post at Brady Finishing Successful Year

Brady Texas Sept 24 Heees Legionnaires post 63 g one of the 17 most distinguished units in Texas completing yet another successful year This post was honored last December for living up to its 100 percent membership quota Over 150 veterans received aid through the post including about 100 loans on adjusted compensation certificates 50 cases of aid to disabled veterans and funds for impoverished ex service men plus involvement in various welfare activities

Brady Texas Heees Legionnaires Tesne Trads

Deviney Heads Bee County Interscholastic League

TRHEVILLE Sept 24 A Deriity head of the Skidmore schools has been elected director general of the Bee County Interscholastic league announced by Miss Pauline Bell county school superintendent Other officials named include Mrs J Z Balford Pettus secretary Brenk Cheat ham Breville director of athletics Bliss Lyilia Koester Skidmore director of debate Mrs J E Marshall Mineral director of essays Miss Eunice Sparkman Papatine director of spelling Miss Toae Fadden Heecille director of declamation Marion Beav ey Beeville director of music Jerrs Phillips Pawnee director of obe acts lays

Valley Rotarians to Hold Inter-City Meetings

Mission plans indicate Valley Rotary clubs will host a series of inter-city meetings starting October 20. Four Rotary representatives from Mexico will address the clubs, aimed at promoting better understanding between the United States and Mexico. The speaker is expected to be selected from Monterrey Rotary Club.

Mission Tar Rotars Rio Grande Alley Rotary Elulix Mexico Sents Vk Rotalings Ehite Monterrey

Student Editor Gets Out Paper

George Gilpin editor in chief of The Ranger, the college newspaper, was urged to publish by Monday opening. The brief notice notes his return from Missouri and mentions routines of the campus paper and its management, reflecting on campus journalism activity.

George Gilpin The Ranger San Antonio Missouri Redell

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