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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1929

Page

14

Fate Takes Hand in Affairs of Jack Beamer

In the tale, Peter Morrow guides the sorrel mare Sam Palmer down a closed trail. Slim Volmer spots the mare riderless and questions how she came to the High Slarra road as a mystery unfolds about Anita and a potential crime leading to a staged rescue and further pursuit.

Jack Beamer Peter Morrow Sam Palmer Three Lakes Pete Slim Tete Slim Volmer Slim Goat Rangers Tim Blackimmans Anita Neeling Lim Nick Thrayer MacKimimons

Historic meeting recalls members who served together

At a gathering held to plan a future meeting, most members attended while others are being sought. They were asked to come to the specified time and place for the next assembly.

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Icemen Won't Tell What's In Boxes By Clify Potter

A caustic look at icemen ethics and discretion as a beer delivery issue unfolds. The piece notes icemen avoid naming customers who keep beer and describes challenges of Sunday deliveries and early morning door pounding, highlighting the temper and discretion expected in service trades.

Ike Belei Antonis Agtoula Enouys

Solicitors Targeted by Mayor Vigilance Committee

The mayor's vigilance committee widens its scope to include itinerant solicitors and charity fund solicitation. Secretary T. J. Davner announced a committee meeting with city commissioners and the mayor to be convened soon. The panel investigates aggressive solicitor tactics and potential fraud affecting residents Turner and Hatdan Antonio.

Anles Paone T. J. Davner Writiny Anid Mayer Chiatmbera Studia Ares Turner Hatdan Antonio

Funeral Friday for Mrs Stewart

Funeral services are planned Friday for Mrs Laura Grimshaw Stewart 70 of 114 Crder street a San Antonio leader in local clubs. Rev BE Van Wise will officiate at St Mark's Episcopal Church with parishioners and church Guilds participating. She belonged to the Ten Women's Club Thexar county elit St Mark's Church St Mark's Guild and St Mack's Parent Assembly and helped organize Wanini's Hub.

Laura Grimshaw Stewart Crder Street San Antonio Worl Pamera BE. C. van Wise St. Mark’ Guild St. Mack's Ai Enclety Wanini Ub. Bho Tamblona

Phillip Shull 62 Buried in Millett

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in Millett for Phillip Shull 62 who died Thursday at a focal house. The Ron Dewey Jtohorta officiated at the service. Helen Shull and family attended.

Phillip Shull Millett Streieca Puitiy Shull Milett Ron Dewey Jtohorta Saevivara Helen Shull A. Shull Muttett

Thousands Use Municipal Pools of City Daily

Thousands of San Antonians daily use city pools with five hundred on weekdays and one thousand on weekends at San Pedro pool. Victor Cowart notes improved swimming due to city instruction and fewer drownings, while warns most accidents occur when pools are being emptied. Divorce actions and custody orders also appear in this notice, including Johnson versus Johns and Fay versus Fay.

San Pedro Victor Cowart Crosa Leonie Cowart San Antonio

Easy flapper tale debuts August 6 in The Light

The first instalment of “Easy” introduces a flapper heroine whose daring love life, thefts, travel, and escape achievements unfold with provocative wit. Beatrice Durton retells a vivid tale blending Grizelda charm with Cleopatra glamour as New York whispers and the story promises bold modern youth fiction.

Cany Theo New York Haxy Beatrice Durton Ose Grizelda Lespice Cleopatra

Pay Telephone Taken by Thief

A thief knocked a pay telephone from the stand at the Rightner hotel and stole its contents. The incident was reported as a grab of the device and money. Local authorities are investigating the theft.

Right to Marry in San Antonio Low Licenses Issued

In Bexar County during the month, 242 marriage intentions were filed with County Clerk Jack Tinke and only 164 licenses issued. applicants have up to 80 days to finalize. Separately, 175 new divorce actions were filed in the district clerk’s office.

Bexar County Jack Tinke Torwerry Hurke Wlfine Wart McCormick

Infantryman Bitten by Rattlesnake During Target Practice

Private Terrialp of Company G sustained a rattlesnake bite during a target practice exercise at Fort Sam Houston. He was taken to Station Hospital while an antivenin serum was administered. His condition is not serious according to hospital reports.

Peenversing Station Hospital Fort Sam Fiouston Danny Slaniey Camp Stonkiy

Tapir Purchase Aims To Enrich Brackenridge Park Zoo

Commissioner Rubiola approves buying a tapir from Germany for 3600 dollars, hoping to pair the lone animal at Brackenridge Park Zoo. The move aims to make Brackenridge Park one of the most complete zoos in the nation, bringing happiness to supporters.

Rubiola Germany Brackenridge Park Zoo Brackenrige Park

Veterans Meet Forms Permanent Group After Spanish American War Reunion

Ten veterans of Company HF Tesng Volunteer Luten, all Spanish American War veterans, gathered for a reunion that led to forming a permanent organization to host annual reunions. Officers include Gongiekeman Horey of Wareback as president and W. Hamilton of Laredo as first vice president, with secretary Leak A. Bossy and treasurer E. H. Prescott.

Company HF Tesng Frank A. Tassy Eugene Prescott Kerrville van Flowsard San Antonio Prescott Solon McAlloo Tella Rifles Eife Base Passoll Sinre Gongiekeman Horey al Wareback Seguin Countte Od Veterans W. 13 Hamiton Lareds Othne Naymond Beller Vier Leak A. Bossy San Antonin E. H. Prescott Trearer Ond van Moward Percy Ralls Malus Desas Wiliam Herping Walter Shiner Spx Antonis Bristoe Tonston Camping Wollare Kent Michardson TE. &. Hour Wooler Shiner Louis Degen W. W. Harris Stephenson

Manhunt Notice Seeks Information in Southwest Texas

A confused descrip­tion shows Lucas offering two dollars for information to locate a man. The notice mentions a postmaster Tateas and a mining engineer Vaughan with unclear ties to Torreon Coahuila and Ciudad de Gonzales. The whereabouts are stated as in Southwest Texas amid garbled place names and names.

G. Tateas Vila de Gonzales Torreon Coahuila Mesien Vaughn Vaughan Texas

John Adams Trial Set for August 19

John Adams, indicted for the slaying of Charles McCroskes on December 11, will go to trial in Ninets Fourth District Court on August 19. Special Judge WB Anthony will preside over a special venire of 150 jurors.

John Adams Dhe Charles McCroskes Ninets Fourth WB. Anthony Olin Trimeday

And I Remember When

A fragment from a courtroom recount by Fred N. Cowan, describing defense counsel seeking to call witnesses, the judge denying further arguments, and the speaker noting years of law experience being trampled as the defendant’s attorney pressed for testimony.

Fred N. Cowan Wanslant Distelek Ees Thrard Uriy Mere San Antonio Tim

Descendants Attend Party for Mrs Ankergan 71

Twenty five descendants gathered in honor of Mrs. Ankergan who marked her seventy first birthday on a Wednesday night. Attendees included eight sons and daughters, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren along with numerous relatives and friends.

Ankergan Tn Lanor We TP Ankeraan Perez Hop. Ankersean J. Green J. Lemna J. Ankerson FL le Ankerson Filmer Green Lenny Green Pete Green Clyde Taynan Clayton Taman Mea Inex Hobarta Mika Sentrice Aukerana Dorothy Ankerson Evelyn Stear Takie Roberts Tarmie Rabe We Clinton Green Francis la Win

Youth Loses Part of Hand in Air Compressor Accident

A worker named Jon Spenerr at 202 Golondrina Ave was injured Friday morning when his left hand was partly amputated by an air compressor. He received first aid at Kelly Field Hospital and was transferred to Santa Rosa Infirmary for further care.

Jon Spenerr Twdgewas Golondrina Avelle Keyfield Kelly Tield Hosptal Sant Rosa Infirmary

Beer Joint Raid Near Courthouse Reported

A disrupted raid near Beane county courthouse left 300 bottles shattered as intruders dumped beer and caused injuries from flying glass debris. Police described the incident as federal diy activity with unknown suspects.

Nun Cheriit I Beer Beane County Weerong

New US Bills Plt Crane Fol Stile

OCR-style report discusses reaction to new US currency designs with criticism of practicality and public acceptance. Cashiers struggle with registers while clerks and shoppers debate fit, usability, and impact on everyday transactions amid broad skepticism.

New

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