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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

9

Vic and Westcott Fight Over Nancy Raney Deane

In a tangled town tale, Vic and Westcott clash over Nancy Raney Deane as family and social tensions surface. A letter to Howard Werteatt reveals rivalries while a young woman seeks work and love, ultimately drawing her into a new life in Milwaukee with Ell.

Raney Deane Gelten Hale Diehleen Sears Ugh Margaret Gibuy Festa Montgomery John Walr Ima Xhelus Howard Werteatt Mirwauker Ttaik Blip Whikener Trlenda Elemining Jove Bermid Waka Diep

Characters collide as Nancy fears retelling tale and dance plans unfold

Ginger and Vic argue over Howard West cott cn as Nancy hesitates to recount her story. The group moves through crowded rooms with music and flirtation, while Jerry and Ginger share a dance and Terry scoots through memories of local places and plans for the night.

Ginger Vic Howard Westcott Nancy Howard = Wescott Derry Durant Terry Obi Jerry Nm Cheng Quate Joden Charleston Charlestan Lia Espiciann Lelie Adaure Deery Monte Cerio Morlin House Carla Siveraide Dirk Gallen Shy

Fake Hold Up Unravels After Charity Scam Claim

Police expose a staged robbery by a man at the Elphleen hotel claiming hard luck and charitable help. Detectives traced the tale to a deception involving stolen clothes and a manufactured assault to extract aid from police and a charitable institution.

Remembering a downtown theater era and its shows

The reminiscence recalls a hip theater across from the Medical Arts site with a compact arena. The tented space housed performers and audience in canvas enclosures with a central ring, while families watched acts from simple chairs and stalls.

Midical Arts Cpace Atlime Amd & Jowe Sears Wade Hick Jess Comfordiails Aremfigol Willy

Police Stop Ganging Assault in Dark Hotel Room

Police interrupted a beating of a woman in a darkened room at a hotel on Alame street. A seven year old child witnessed the incident while the couple cowered under a bed as officers arrived early Monday.

Aliradtol Bauth Alame Street Sehlever

Burglars Take Gun Watches and Suits in City Break-In

Police report a burglary at 315 Be Le Williams and 44 West Rosewond Avenue. Thieves seized two watches pistol and chain and a quantity of clothes from the homes.

Williams Calhoun Street A. Vellageny West Rosewond Avenue

Leona Curtis Knight Supports Father at Nomination

Mrs Leona Curtis Knight daughter of Senator Curtis and G P vice presidential nominee will attend the notification ceremony. She has aided him in past campaigns and will take part in the events honoring her father.

Leona Curtis Knight Curtis

Milam to Face Plea After Alleged Firearm Incident

Testimony described a confrontation on a West End avenue block where Milam allegedly fired a blank that misfired, striking Prank Neri as he leaped. Neri testified Milam then tried to coerce him into leaving the scene while threatening further violence.

Ben R- Mite

Frank Krueger to Be Buried Here

Funeral services announced for Frank Krueger 60 who died Sunday after forty years at home 1744 Selsley Avenue. Krueger born in Germany is survived by his wife two daughters and several grandchildren.

Frank Krueger Kenn Withee Krueger Sundar Selsley Avenue Mr. Krueger Geranny Lisa Willinne Gwix Ranantonin

Adventists Leaving For Homes After Winter Camp

Adventists from across the Western Union conference depart for their homes after the encampment at Peacock. Military anatomy Sunday sight was led by Tahir Fangalent, educational secretary of the conference, who supervised the event.

Seventi-lkyy Adventista Bothweatern Union Conference Peacock Ktier FA Tahir

Crank Smashes Truckman's Arm in County Incident

Jose Carrizake, 17, of 2055 aiipe sireet, an employee of Yello Coal, suffered a fracture of the right arm after his truck kicked him at a county Monday. No further injuries or names given for witnesses or officials.

Jose Carrizake Aiipe Sireet Yello Coal Company Mie Tohort TR. Green

Rock Thrower Injures Woman After Dance

Carmen Sanchez of 418 North Tantedo Atreel was struck in the head by a rock thrown from a vehicle as she returned home from a dance. Police reported the incident occurred last night and investigators described the suspect as unknown.

Carmen Sanchez North Tantedo

Bexar County Jury Wheel Featured in Local News

A look at the jury wheel used in Bexar county juries with officials Leo Huth deputy tax collector Al Gittinger deputy sheriff Eddie Lopez Sam Garam clerks and E C Long deputy tax collector shown at the scene.

al Gittinger Eddie Lopez Sam Garam E. C. Long

Special Derby Contest Promises Tiffany Craft Prizes

A newspaper advertisement promotes a national contest with three prize categories. The first prize features Tiffany craft items and a kitchen set. the second prize is a lunch item and a fashionable mace. third prize is a beverage set. Open to anyone who believes in their meat and vegetable dish pairing. Details to follow in the ad.

Bert Ana Ie Jeorld

Man and Woman Arrested After Birdshot Incident

A man and a woman were arrested after a Wednesday shooting at a residence in Dingmore. The assailant fired multiple birdshot rounds at a man and woman, injuring the man and prompting police to intervene.

Houston Youth Arrest Report Details Prowl Case

A Houston youth, age seven, was arrested early by Patrolman Wed Mitchell for prowling in the 400 block of South New Benevunt Street. The incident was reported by local authorities and is listed as an early morning arrest with no further charges specified in the record.

Houston Honston Moulay Mitchell New

Birth Announcements and Addresses In Local Notice

A fragmented local notice lists names and street addresses including Mary Jani street Grayson Street Van Ness Way Ariel Wegdomed Salinas West Salinas and others. It references individuals such as Murphy Dean Whomas Helly Lavin and Moore with various residence details in the area.

Te M. Murphy ALM Halt Dower Ware Dean Towne Street Rel 'Whomas Mary Jani Street Velux Helly Grayson Street Lavin Coen OT van Ness Pireel Tea Woellz Salinas Ariel Wegdomed Salinas John of. Moore Dullye Avenue Mra

Doctor Injured in Street Collision Regains Hopeful Recovery

Dr JL Corhtin was injured in a street car collision on North Plane Street Saturday night and is recovering at his residence after initial fears of a skull fracture. Reports say he sustained facial and bodily injuries and was treated at the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital.

JL. Corhtin West Summit Frenne Han North Plane Street Cochsam Shiol Chysitians’ and Surgeons’ Hospital

Union Opposes 8 Cent Tax Increase in City Advertising

The San Antonio Tyrpographics Union No. 142 adopted a resolution opposing a proposed eight cent tax on a one hundred dollar valuation for chamber advertising. The measure, backed by the chamber, aims to fund the Hart Cusherts promotion. The union says opposition was necessary to counter open shop policies and the resolution was sent to the mayor and commissioners.

Mrs Walser Dies at Mayo Hospital

Mrs A J Walser of 11S West Magnalia avenue died Sunday at Mayo Brothers hospital in Rochester Minnesota. Funeral services will be held in Muntison Wik, her former home, with word of the death received by helper. Mr Whixer, vice president of Trangchol Poruttive rompons, was with Mrs Walser when she died. She had been in poor health for some time.

A. J. Walser Magnalia Avenue Mayo Bothers’ Hospital Nochester Minn Muntison Wik Whixer Trangchol! Poriuttuve Rompons Wie Walser Abe I Health Tor Omatle

Jury Venire Process Described for Rosary County Courts

In October prospective jurors from Rosary County, all male residents over 71, are drawn from a wheel to form venires for the district courts. Deputy clerks and county officials prepare names on cards, placed in a locked iron wheel under sheriff custody for weekly or term selections.

Rosary County Dle Jurguien Secvien Viginus Rerar

Man and Wife Jailed After Quarrel and Beer Found

Police found a man and his wife living on North Hackberry street with a quantity of three brewing Sunday night. Officers were called to the Lowe home by a neighbor report leading to their arrest. The husband and wife were jailed after the findings and later reunited behind bars.

Amen North Hackberry Street Monty Lowe Lie Uapt Dave Crus Olive

Beacon Hill Church to Elect Officers This Week

The Beacon Hill church holds its annual officer election. The pastor Rev. W. I. Losner notes a preparatory meeting Tuesday and a talk by Rev. Joyner on Wednesday evening.

Beacon Hill Hell W. I. Losner Joyner

Light's Cherry Chest contest draws huge response

Readers flood in with eager entries after the Light's promotion for the Cherry Chest contest offering cash and theater tickets. The sweepstakes run ten weeks with prizes from 2 to 5 dollars and 15 other prizes plus a grand $1000 golf contest.

Cherry Chest Inns Eisentation Texas Majestic

Stabbed man refuses to name attacker in hospital

Tom Casilero of 1906 West Ivait Street was stabbed, now at Green Hospital with abdominal injuries. He remains silent on the suspect, providing no details about the attack.

Tom Casilero West Iavit Street Botert B. Green Hospital Monfng Polite

Help Wanted Ads Vanish From Windows In Modern Economy

The passage notes that signs in windows advertising for help are rare today. Instead, employment advertising appears in daily “Help Wanted” columns. Readers are urged to scan these columns each day to find reputable job opportunities.

Selp Nelp

Light Classified Cr 24m Light Classified Cr 24m Service Speed

The item lists a light classified credit line of 24 million for service speed projects. Details are obscured in OCR but indicate a framed financial note tied to a light classifieds service. Further clarity required from the original page.

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