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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1929
Page
13
Queenie inherits the other half of a yellowback bill split between her and a companion. She ponders spending versus saving, resisting lavish offers and pondering her future with the money. Dialogue reveals her cautious mindset and social expectations as the scene ends with a cliffhanger about the grand sum.
Charles William Weaver wins first prize for his snow experience submission as the contest runs across the month. Picture submitted by Mrs. C H Weaver of 637 Kaytan Ave nas. The event promotes engagement and showcases winter scenes nationwide.
March winds fade as warm sun returns to Riverside, drawing families to outdoor gatherings. Mr. Unasen notes sunshine helps fry foods for picnics while teens enjoy the new swim hole near the creek. Local cooks report busy kitchens as Hyen Pickles supplies crowd the market and neighbors plan a festive day of community fun at the park.
A food inspector returns to duties after a week away. The absence ended with a brief note indicating resumption of responsibilities and adherence to routine inspection protocols.
A dramatic fire destroyed a wastilay heater in the early evening near Military Plaza west of Abeelty dial. The blaze drew crowds as residents recall San Ate lania’s large population and the quiet street in front of a shaving business.
City water works at 40 Market Street reports a valve blast Monday morning. J. Newcomb, secretary of the Towns group, notes steam and debris injured one worker. pressure loss expected to last until the system is restored.
A letter received by Porter A. Whaley of the chamber of commerce from Gil J. Shield of the South Jersey Refund Motorbus Company requests the 1980 convention be assigned to San Antonio. The decision for 1981 will be made at the meeting.
A chaotic contest tale describes entrants named Oscar the Postman and Mrs US Weater among others. Prizes range from $2 to $10 in a light and chaotic event run by the Light and ix comatrans with envelopes mailed for entry.
The Texas Pioneers within the association plan an old time dance rehearsal led by Joel Wendert. The session occurs in the St. Anthony hotel ballroom at 168:30 o clock Monday night with Edward W. Heusinger confirming practical dance efforts and April 15 as the date for the actual Dance martice.
A local KTSA program will feature Shrine Chanters with Alaa for Shrine land. The Scottieh Rite reunion opens in complete Bun Antonio next Monday, and there will be no Scottish Rite radio program that evening.
A woman sustained injuries after being struck by a vehicle on the Heath Brazos street area near El Paro and Sin Frionato streets, according to police reports. The accident details are partially unclear from the readable fragments.
The Von Ormy district trustees election produced the strongest vote in the area with Tanix Teja Wer and Charles Wook winning seats. Arthur Wiel Ont U and PB Koch were noted in the report as part of the contested race.
The Signal corps unveils a modern telephon eboard to streamline division command. Private Haynes demonstrates its ease of use as the army seeks improved methods and equipment.
A flying school seeks information on facilities in eight A and related operations. The inquiry requests numbers of flying students in service and the number of workers, with broader questions about the system’s load and potential relocation of schools.
A dinner meeting will study the completion of a highway project west of a Texas town. Willing Wire long of the San Antonio chamber of commerce says the city tcetina will discuss diverting eastbound traffic to the Old Spanish Trail into San Antonio. Tofer of inaction chairs the meeting with representatives from Mout Stockton Ozona Senor Nelinerin Aeerville and Borroe listed as attendees.
An OCR fragment lists multiple names and addresses in a dated street directory style. The items include individuals with street numbers and partial city names, but many entries are garbled, making exact identities and places uncertain. The piece resembles a historical microdirectory snippet with dispersed proper nouns and incomplete lines.
A new type of seritehbant connected to the USS Army Signal unit allows rapid telephone service deployment. Previously a small truck carried the equipment. the updated system fits into a box and can be set up quickly. Private Matt Hoynes demonstrates the box and shoulder-mounted unit in Fort Siu Rowlon.
A burglary at 18 North Alamo Street and a separate theft at 2011 Kyat Courtland yielded two wrist watches valued at 85 dollars and a 200 dollar diamond ring. Police report details indicate loss of valuables and suspect action occurred Monday.
Unclear manuscript reports a Police Sergeant named Gitdie Ankers as Mooilny sustaining injuries from a fall while en route from his office to a location described as a vehicle or automobly. Details are fragmented and obscured in the text.
The monthly weather report by US Weather Bureau forecaster J H Jarboe notes March received 8.42 inches of rain, above the 184 inch average, with 14 partly cloudy days and 8 wet days. Temperatures ranged from 35 to 94 degrees, and rainfall occurred on 11 days. The report cites record-like conditions for the month and mentions dates around the 20th and 21st.
Felix Morales, 1080 S Ather Place, told police he was attacked and slugged Sunday night while walking on West Commerce Street near Twenty Fourth Street. Morales was treated at Stebert E B Green Hospital for injuries, with hospital attendants noting a stumble and head injury.
Judge McColl Burnett of Bexar County explains a new Texas law making desertion a felony after June 12. A deserted wife and child can seek support through court orders. jail, fines, and possible stock of assets are outlined. The change shifts jurisdiction to district courts and outlines penalties up to six months in jail and fines not less than 25 dollars.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon for Adelph W. Hulgerin, 55, of 205 Tenn Vlala Street, who died Sunday. The Rev. A. Wolé of St John’s Ludketen Church officiated. Hulgerin was a native of Fog Awe and worked at the Elam huleh Efe iv. Survived by widow and several brothers and sisters.
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