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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1929

Page

9

Four Convicts Escape From Louisiana Prison

Four convicts fled from a Louisiana state penitentiary after overpowering a lookout and seizing a car. A chase followed toward Magnolia with gunfire exchanged between the escapees, sheriff, and deputy. two were captured, a third surrendered, and a fourth remained at large.

Baton Lough Avs Cabo Louisiana State Penitentiar Ee Alwiualreet Magnilia Vlave Uur Mayawati Steven Heck Buul Iurdge Ste Murieri Ada Web- Shealas Autering Red Wilson Puige New Orleans Xan Ieape Abe Sheri Ellzey Vike Mba Magnolia Radle Magnalia Convieta Ayn Webster Ani Thy

San Antonio students win honors at Southwestern orchestra meet

San Antonio high school orchestras won honors at the Ute All Southwestern meet in Wichita Kansas April 1 to 5. Otto Wueller director of school orchestras notes the event connected with the Southwestern Music Supervisors conference. Miss Mrude Powell Freeman of Main Avenue High won a concert membership among finalists. Alfred Traum also from Main Avenue High earned a 1000 dollar bar scholarship to the national band camp. Others earning places include Antoinette Raispacht Mary Elizabeth Griffin Roland Fremer Oscar Spitz Dick Neal Madaline Rush Stella Dean Stewart Nance Edgar Schilo Vincent Pote. The piece urges investments via Light Classified real estate listings.

San Antonio Wichita Kan Otto Wueller Sream Southwestern Music Mrude Powell Freeman Main Avenue High School Alfred Traum Main Avenue High Soenl Al-Southwestern Orchestra Antoinette Raispacht Mowel Bronnim Mary Elizabeth Griffin Roland Fremer Oscar Spitz Dick Neal Maydane Rush Stelia Dean Stewart Nance Edgar Sehilo Vincent “Pote

Mail Carrier Heads Wide City Route Across Augusta to Trenton Streets

A local mail carrier, employed two years, covers a vast route from the 200 block to Augusta street and includes portions of Baltimore avenue and court, Kincky of Brooklyn avenue, Camden street, Chesbourne court, Dulas, Kerr, Waks, Lexington, Oakland, Richmond, North Street Mary and Crenton street. The article lists street segments as part of the carrier’s daily path.

Mulcdier Sedley Avenue Augusta Street Baltimore Avenue Baltimore Court Brooklyn Avenue Camden Street Chesbourne Court Dulas Street Kerr Street Lexington Avenue Oakland Street Richmond Street North St. Mary Crenton Street

Beck Head Posts DTPA Leadership at Travelers Detective Association

Arthie Beck will head Poat DTPA during the training year as president at the recent meeting. New officers include Joly F. Fentiman first vice president BU Winfield second vice president Ga Jersig third vice president Edward Saet treasurer Paul A. Hochy rector. Legal directors are Guerard chairmans W. H. Daroszewski A.B. Winfield Arthur Mueller A A Bridges and George Dare nett. Delegates to state and national conventions, dozens named, with alternates listed. Fourteen new members admitted at the meeting include M. Cain Chester Grove J A Beddington ML Hopkins and others.

Arthie Beck Poat D Travelers’ Retective Association Urny Lyon Joly F. Fentiman Winfeld Ga. Jersig Vic Edward Saet Paul A. Hochy Guerard W. H. Daroszewski A.B. Winfield Arthur Mueller A. A. Bridges George Dare Nett Reci Lue Lor Ayjwayal Detroit Sls J. L Dixon Dayton Hitle Jr Doo Naylor Vayl A. Hoch A.M. Nav Nips Paul A. Rochs A. B. Nalony Uayton Hales Arthur Ueck Merro ¥. Robertson Joh F. Dentiman Jaroszewski Q. la Hoss A.J. Hultaglin Arthur Muckter Wintickl Watson Bnuclned Oxcax Holekamp K P. Beacut H.W. Gold Hyde Jeesig M. Cain Chesler W. Grove J. A. Beddington ML H Hopkins Uwappte Val Molt C. Hoeck Barlinnn Mery W Unase Ketchum Jseph H. K. Moffman L. J. Volo Milton C. Dursi

Three Men Believed Drowned After Sandusky Bay Mishap

VRUMONT O July three men aged 27, 29, and another unnamed, were last seen fishing in Sandusky Bay. A 40 minute wooden gate apparently struck an engine, causing their vessel to overturn. Search efforts found no sign of the men as of yesterday morning.

Passion Play Freiburg Pageant Inspired by Devotion

Dramatiste J H Schultz reviews Freiburg Dasgion Passion Play staged in audience during the week. The production blends native folk drama with refined staging, largely faithful to the New Testament narrative, highlighting a solemn Christus and a humanly ambitious Judas. The score blends Wagner Parsifal selections with choral forces from the city, closing with Handel’s Messiah hallelujah.

Audiencium Wreiburg Reibirs Ubeir Freiburg Jerusalem Tim Brom Christus Adalf Pussnacht Fl Christ Judas Georg Fassnacht Sudas Christ Phealae San Antonia Philharmonic Orchestra Leopold Bruenner

Curb Day Raid Prompts Prohibition Enforcement Warnings

Prohibition officials warn agents to enforce rules firmly and avoid home invasions. The memo stresses disciplinary action for violations and urges careful effort in searches. Officers are urged to rely on facts over rumors and to protect residents’ privacy during any intrusion.

Wastiington TL Cy Twanver Han Buren Povernm

Fingerprints on Steering Wheel Point to Murder

New York police focused on fingerprints found on the steering wheel of a stolen car as they hunt for the slayer of 35 year old widow Dinda Geggins. Geggins mother of three, was found dead in the vehicle with signs of violence and possible strangulation.

Ehief Polies Foonl

Tornado Toll Rises to 20 in Minnesota and Wisconsin

A severe tornado outbreak struck Minnesota and Wisconsin, killing 20 people and causing extensive damage estimated at 31.3 million dollars. White Cross executives from affected areas met in Minneapolis to coordinate rehabilitation and funeral arrangements for the storm victims.

Minealolis Mima Wesut Wisconsin Tuwa Aehleh Ives Whited Cross Mnneapelis Tedity Fo

Masked Men Roam Tunnels Under Prison

Beicoago sheriffs face a puzzling intruder event as masked men vanished through tunnels beneath the prison. Five workers report a brief glimpse of figures, one carrying a bag, and a revolving room trap door that failed to reveal the exit. Authorities seal the jail, guarding cells while investigators search tunnels and passages for the masked group.

Fraoger Woong Caine Agitinst Jack Patton

Oil Boom Shimmers Near Fort Stockton

Fort Stockton April 8 40. News from a grudent oil well 30 miles northwest of town reports bright prospects for large production. A crew from three men stated the well is fast rising toward the Decos catory area with estimated yield of several thousand feet of gas and up to 8 000 000 cubic feet.

Fort Stockton Stockton Here Decos Catory Jim du Repves

Frigidaire Cold Control Demonstration Offers Free Refrigeration Book

A domestic science experts display highlights the Frigidaire Cold Control with a free book by Dr. P K Bates on maximizing refrigerator space and keeping foods fresher longer. Guests are urged to view the latest Frigidaire models with easy terms and a seven day demonstration.

P.K. Bates

General Motors liberal payment plan advertised

The notice touts a liberal GM payment plan and invites buyers to visit tomorrow or at their first opportunity. It notes evening hours through the week with opening extending to ten o'clock.

Frigidaire Sales Corp Names Texas Local Agents

A fragmented OCR list appears to name Frigidaire Sales Corporation agents and dealership locations across Texas. Names include R. C. Anderson in Temple, R. L. Rather in Austin, and other deputies or firms in Seguin Del Rio Fredericksburg Uvalde Junction San Marcos New Braunfels Yoakum Coroua Christi Geor Wert Laredo plus several primed firms and cities.

R. C. Anderson Temple Texas R. L. Rather Austin Ldwell Seguin del Rio Fredericksburg C. J. Gillespie New Braunfels M. A. Miller Yoakum Wilson Coolidge Co Coroua Christi George West Utilities Geor Wert Kennard Gay Mortee Heigh

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