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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1929

Page

8

Vernon plan drives largest auto laundry in Southwest

An ambitious Sun City auto laundry, the Rapid Auto Laundry, unveiling a complete Vernon plan for rapid service, unveiled ten cleaning operations and an endless chain system turning out 250 cars daily. Key figures include Moyne, president, and national firms like Tennant, touting complete service from washing to lubrication and painting.

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Inventor to Visit New Laundry Firm Opening

Vernon Tiller, reputed inventor of an auto wash process, travels to Bar Ariane, Ar, for the formal opening of Rap d Avis Laundry. Edler willer leads a delegation from Fennan Hall and Mint city to attend the event, signaling ties between the new venture and established local firms.

Vernon Tiller Bar Ariane Edler Willer Toate Af Dabur Fennan Hall Aare Wo Commpiul Mint City Due Euler Syatens Theen Sie Kay

Man Confesses To Killing Woman In WV Text

A man admits to killing a woman in a WV town, narrating his intent and describing events leading to her death. Authorities report the confession as part of the ongoing case, with details clarified as the investigation proceeds.

14 Streets Traversed Daily by a Mail Carrier

The "Know Your Posteenan" series profiles Charles F. Meyer of 1015 Santa Anna street who joined the service in November 1998. He serves Route No. 182, covering Alof Bank Tran Dowdy Emerald Floto Grand Jean Kingfisher King Mogers East Lambert and McAskill streets to ou West Mitchell street and all of Probandt Stone and Tipton streets.

Know Your Postenan Charles F. Meyer Santa Anna Street Nosia Teserves Alof Bank Tran Dowdy Emerald Floto Grand Jean Kingfisher King Mogers East Lambert McAskill Mitchell Street Probandt Street Stone and Tipton Streets

Johnson School Plans Annual Spring Festival

Johnson school on South Laredo Street prepares for its annual spring festival titled Festival of the Miss Mary Tl. McKenzie. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on April 1 with every class performing numbers linked to one of the 12 months. Concho Venegas will review the procession as queen, with attendants, solo dances by Caroly Burkholder and Tring Bamtisia, and other specialties by Helagio Aguirre and Alejandro Quinterre. The dances will be accompanied by pianist Moe Gabbart and Mary Burkholder, a pianist. The program is directed by Mrs. Mary Hutchison and Miss Mabel Noble, assisted by the school teachers.

Carolby Burkholder Tring’ Bamtisia Helagio Aguirre Alejandro Quinterre Moe Gabbart Mary Burkholder Mary Hutchison Mabel Noble Rehool

Flames Rout Downtown Hotel. Eight Hurt

A downtown Birmingham hotel fire on April 2 injured eight people and forced hundreds to flee their rooms scantily dressed. The blaze destroyed a wooden structure on Fourth Avenue, with losses estimated at 250 dollars. Authorities continued to investigate the cause as residents sought shelter and local poultry ads appeared in town listings.

Dirmingham Alny Fourth Avenue

Candy men hear growth claims at San Antonio meeting

U S Clark of Chicago urges candy makers to promote candy as non fattening and part of a balanced diet. He addresses confectioners, wholesalers, and retailers at the Plaza Hotel, advocating advertising to boost sales while stressing moderation and daily intake limits.

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100 Students to Participate in School Carnival

A local school carnival is planned with about 100 students as participants. The event features a parade and performances scheduled around the grounds, including music and student demonstrations, as part of a community gathering at the Crockett location.

Avi Crockett Seloal Leaueen Blewil Margaret May Willi Joby Treberts Margaret Flares Pearley Callereon Augiat Pa Fenthery Als Ineijal

Fragmented OCR Note of Business Woes and Sickness

A garbled OCR snippet mentions business hurt by sickness and fate and notes merchants facing disruption. It references unreliable phrases about hire, a world, diving and an unclear location or event. The readable content is limited to general business hardship without concrete names or places.

Merilice Uffarde

Joffre Warned to Conserve Health

Reports from Paris claim Marshal Joffre shows fatigue after a funeral and is urged to conserve health. The illness rumors circulate amid military leadership concerns as officials advise rest and recovery.

Joffre Bidens Reverenuns Marshal Joffre Marshalotte Paris

Woman on Bond in Check Passing Case at Tiverty

A woman stands on bond facing three complaints in the Ninety fourth District Court for forgery and passing checks. Justice L. Fr. Boltz presides as charges allege she forged the name of Me TS. Young to obtain merchandise. Bond set at $1000 on each complaint.

Margiret Banewan Tiverty Quesday Woka Bobeas Tly Nivety Fourth District Court Justice of the Vence L. Fr

Juries of Award in Flag Race Chosen

Juries of award to decide the winning of the flag contest unite in Washington. J. M. Smith, D. Hy Clark, and Misses Donn Williams, Sac Moody, and Truth Mudley named as judges for the Girls division. Fours-Sizes-Dights any size you want. During the first annual Year’s greatest used car sale.

Unite In Washington T Ving Junior High School Lave Beer J. M. Smith D. Hy Clark Ad Mice Donnilliams Xsac Moody Truth

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