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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

5

Women Asked to Attend Factory Dinner in San Antonio

The City Federation of Women’s Clubs will join the San Antonio Manufacturers’ Association for the annual home products luncheon at the Gunter Hotel on November 7, announced by Mrs. Alex Adams. The event promotes manufactured products and showcases exhibits before leading local club women. The Federated Clubs will serve refreshments for the Old Spanish Train motorcade on October 8, per Mrs. H. A. Moos after a Wednesday meeting.

City Federation of Women San Antonio

California Fig Syrup for Children Health and Care

An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a trusted remedy for children. It claims to ease constipation bile and upset stomachs, promote bowel movements, and prevent illnesses with a delicious taste. The copy urges buying from drug stores and notes decades of trust by mothers worldwide.

California

Fireman Saldana Promoted to Platoon at Station 7

Fireman a. KE. Saldana of 129 Amestoy Street, with the city fire department since August 1, 1925, has been promoted to a platoon at Station No. 7 located at the intersection of Alamo and Water streets, as shown in the Know Your Firemen series.

A. KE. Saldana Amestoy Street Alamo Water Streets

Pioneers and Fashion Show Ahead in Brackentidgs and Auditorium

Mrs J Y Landrum will host breakfast in Brackentidgs park for Arizona Bill a picturesque pioneer touring the Old Spanish trail. Mrs Roscoe Hauser says KL Marks Guill will stage a fashion revue in the municipal auditorium on October 3 evening.

J. Y. Landrum Brackentidgs Park Arizona Bill Roscoe Hauser KL Mark's Guill

Hansard Denies Recreation Department mass dismissal

John Hansard, superintendent of recreation, states no employee will be dismissed despite a park commissioner's report on cutting city recreation staff by half. He confirms nine directors will stay for winter. hours for several workers will be reduced. Prior to the evening school period there were thirteen employees, with three returning to school and one remaining.

Rosde John Hansard

San Marcial Ruins Echo Turbulent Rio Grande Floods

Severe flooding devastates San Marcial and nearby villages as Rio Grande waters retreat, cutting all communications with the stricken area. San Acacia Pivadera and San Antonio reportedly wiped out while Albuquerque remains largely isolated with limited transport.

New Mexico Rio Grande Albuquerque N. N San Marcial Lek San Acacia Pivadera San Antonio Tere Santa Fe el Paes Tio Grande Ramy

Texan Will Head Baptist Mission

The Rev. Dr. Godbold of Brownwood Texas will become general superintendent of missions for Baptists in Missouri. Announcement came from Rev. Dr. A. W. Tandy. Godbold formerly led the Ronard Payne College in Brownwood with headquarters to be in Kansas City.

Fortun UPI 5. Godbold Brownwood Teras Missions Baptists Missouri A. W Tandy Gorbold Ronard Payne College Hix Kansey City

Praises Stand of U.S. War Mothers in Louisville

In Louisville on September 26 Rear Admiral R R Gaonts praised the American war mothers stand for preparations and urged a practical approach to peace. He said the world bill awaits progress and urged the United States to remain great and powerful with defense and defenders.

Louisville R.R. Gaonts Washington Coomtz United States

Gomez Appointed to Command City

MEXICO CITY Sep 24 General Abundlo Gomes former sub secretary of war named commander of the garrison here replacing General Aguatin More Gomes present post as chief of military operations in Chi huxmvia will be fled by General Bulogin Ortiz General Mora's new post not announced POWER HEARINGS RESUME WASHINGTON Sep 26 Federal trade commission hearings on power and a which have been are journed since Tune will be resumed on October 3 ec

Mexico City Abundlo Gomes Aguatin Gomes Chihuxmvia Bulogin Ortiz Mora Washington, D. C Federal Trade Commission

Daveing Webb World Dance Scene Promises Busy Weekend

The notice catalogs multiple dances and bands in regional venues. Dixieland Jazz Band performs at Labor Temple roof. Trawalter hall hosts another Sunday event. Crescent Bend and Seguin venues feature performances by Daveing Webb and Eight Royal Texans. Dance promotions emphasize lively entertainment and free confetti.

Daveing Webb New Dance Labor Temple Roof Castrogille Seguin Henry

Veteran Shrinks One Foot In Eight Years Time

Los Angeles report quotes Joseph Mayott, 54, Spanish American War veteran at a Soldiers' Home, claiming Paget's disease is shrinking him from 6 feet 4 inches to under 5 feet 2 inches over eight years. Doctors note progressive shrinkage may stop. Mayott states he feels no pain or danger of death.

Los Angeles Toseph Mayolt Snvvtelle Paget Mayott

Officer Speaks at YW Meeting Highlights Women Leaders

YWCA fall meetings feature Fort Worth leader Mrs L M Hoge of the National W G A board. Mrs Hoge will speak at the tally supper of the Young Business Women's choir. A one day conference Friday includes remarks and discussion led by Mrs Hoge. Noon luncheon will be presided by Mrs H Li. Girl Reserves plan Saturday advisers’ meeting to discuss training courses.

Young Women's Christian Association Mra L. M. Hoge Fort Worth National W. G. A. Board Hogselt Young Musiness Women's Choir Aleg Wriday H. Li Okeruiot

County officials to attend Texas judges convention in Houston

County Judge Perry Robertson and four county commissioners will travel to Houston from October 2 to 4 for the Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association convention. Lee Bexar County official Helals will join by auto to study road conditions between here and Houston. Accompanying Robertson are Al Trawalter Frank Sonmes Joe S. Newton and Thomas L. Abbatl.

Perry Robertson Touston Texas County Judges Commitsigners' Association Lee Bexar Helals Houston duye _ Robertson al Trawalter Frank Sonmees Joe S$. Newton Thomas Abbatl

Bobbitt Takes Charge as Hidalgo Official in Texas

Bobbitt of Laredo assumed the office today under Judge W Morrow’s administration at the court of criminal appeals. Governor Mooty announced the appointment shortly after, with plans to retain office personnel. He will begin by investigating Hidalgo county per a telegram from the Hidalgo County Good Government League.

Atstin Leo Bobbitt Laredo Texas Claude Pollard Morrow Court of Criminal Appeals Mooty Bobbitt Hidalgo County Vidalgo County Good Government League Mooly Attarites Bobvitt

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