Progam to Mark 94th Anniversary

Program to Mark 94th Anniversary
San Antonio Light newspaper, Sunday, March 2, 1930.
In memory of the 58 pioneers who formed the nucleus of the largest state in the union just 94 years ago, when they gathered in a small log cabin at Washington on the Brazos, the state's first capital. San Antonians Sunday will hold programs throughout the day.
On March 2, 1836, those 58 stalward heroes drew up a constitution that declared Texas' independence to the entire world, and on March 2, 1930, San Antonians and all Texans bow their heads in reverent commemoration of this birthday of an empire.
A crude document, penned and presented by George C. Childress, chairman of the committee on the Declaration of Independence, was accepted without amendment or discussion by the group and a nucleus for the largest state in the union was formed.
A flag submitted by Lorenso de Zavala was selected as the state's official banner. It had a five point star, signifying inteligence, uprightness, broadmindedness, unselfishiness and courage.
Sunday San Antonians will honor these heroes who made Texas independence possible, as is shown by the programs to be given throughout the city.
The Alamo post No. 2, American Legion, will hold a meeting in the Alamo Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. The Alamo will remain open all day Sundaay for visitors to enter the shrine of Texas liberty, according to Custodian Small.
A mommoth celebration has been planned for Sunday afternoon at the municipal auditorium under the auspices of Mission chapter, D. R. T. Mrs. Joe Carnal, chairman of the arrangements committee, will preside . Rev. P. B. Hill will deliver the invocation, after which Frank Bushick will deliver the address of welcome. Judge Sidney J. Brooks will be the principal speaker. Some of the beast local musical talent will also appear on the program, according to Mrs. Carnal. Rev. Charles O'Gallagher will deliver the benediction.
The Texas Historical and Landmark association, along with the Daughters of Heroes and Pioneers of Texas, held a luncheon at the Menger Saturday in observance of Texas Independence day, according to Miss Adina DeZavala, direct descendant of Lorenzo DeZavala, designer of the first Texas flag.
All local and state banks will be closed Monday, as will all local and state public schools and colleges.
Ceremonies in observance of the day were given in several local schools Friday.
All local stores will remain open, however, according to the Retail Merchants association.

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