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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1930

Page

13

Raquel and Gerald: A Daring Fashion Romance Unfolds

Raquel, half Hispanic and half American from Weemesa Arizona, meets Gerald Parker in Deauville where he saves her from drowning. He proposes marriage and she accepts, planning a quick ceremony before returning to America. Greta Tosarithe and Alphonse Courbet enter as fashion models as Raquel navigates love and career.

Love Raquel Hkc Weemesa Arizona Jatt Deauville Sfin Ts Gerald Parker Hha Raquel Iy Gerald Paris America Raquel Hastens Tangy Greta Tosari Alphonse ‘Courbet Alphonsa Raquel

Alphonse and Raquel Face Tangled Feelings and Fear

Raquel confesses fear and longing as she wrestles with love for Alphonso and the idea of marriage. Greta counsels patience while Raquel contemplates a discreet engagement, balancing emotion, loyalty, and social expectations in a tense, intimate exchange.

And I Remember When A Bessin Steamboat Tale

A reminiscence by Fred N. Cowen recalls a 200 foot steamboat named the Bessin on the Grande City region river route. The vessel traveled a 30 mile river path with a 100 mile land route, making up to three round trips monthly when conditions allowed. Passengers and crew faced river twists, occasional delays from shallow waters, and lively meals with wild turkey and other fare aboard.

Fred N Cowen Sunidona Hinalilo

Airvox named new spring air port manager

Aug. F Ler Garner of Tig Spring named manager of the Biz Spring airport and local agent for the South gra Air Transport system succeeding John Tiaine in a formal announcement.

Airvoxt Ler Garner Tig Spring Biz Spring Southgra Air Transport System Thlas John Tiaine

Business Men See Good Times In Alamo City

A fourth article in a San Antonio business series notes rising optimistic conditions in local commerce as prices level and consumer demand grows. P D MacQuiston and partners state sales staff hiring may rise, manufacturers supply, and normal trade could return by fall. Katherine Franky hosted Sigma Iota sorority at her home on Tuesday evening.

San P. D Sears Mochuck and Co Sohonitt Alife Katherine Franky Sigma Ithb O'Clork Herr

Flier Dons Bear Skin Colonel Livings ton G. Irving

A clipped OCR fragment shows a marginal item about a person named Colonel Livings ton G. Irving, connected to a flier or banner and an Uncle figure. Readable context is limited and lacks clear event, date, or organization details.

Credit school planned here for credit study

A credit study school for members of the San Antonio credit union will open shortly after September first. Arlott Grasso, secretary, announced the program sponsored by the association through its educational committee. Dates and pricing will be announced later. Classes will cover credit study with several one to two period sessions and a total of sixteen study periods. Enrollment fees and test book costs will be charged locally. Executives and credit managers will provide most instruction, and one or more prominent state credit figures will lecture.

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Bobcat Objects to Changing Address in City Zoo

A temperamental bobcat donated to the municipal park faces relocation to the city zoo. Owner Mrs Ruby Meyers reports the cat dislikes change and clashed with its move, while Elmer Wernelle notes the transfer and the animal’s protest. The situation leaves the bobcat’s future housing uncertain.

Bobcat City Zoo Elmer Wernelle Ruby Meyers Geneent

Cotton Hands in Demand for Labor in Tevas Regions

The labor division of the United Saea department of agriculture notes a drastic need for cotton pickers in South and East Tevae, with demand stretching to Corpus Gbeisti and Houston. Victoria, Goliad, and Runge sent workers, while Gonaales requested 3000. Pay rises to 75 creole s per 100 pounds, reflecting high seasonal wages in Bexar county.

Tevae Corpus Gbeisti Houston J. P. Minter United Saea Department of Agriculture Cally Victoria Goliad Stintur Im Comporisay Bexar

Barbecue Planned for Campaign Workers in Railroad Drive

Col. W. Tuttle says more than 60 people will attend a barbecue at Camp Vomal on the Guadalupe River today. Workers who aided the drive for the Guadalupe and West Texas railroad will be guests, with transportation to be provided by the Public Service Company at 5 o clock.

Vians Vomal Guadelupe Guilt and West Texas Secuce San Antonio Ibe Chamber of Commerce Dacbecue Tuttle Chamber Public Service Company

The Falling Star installment on Page 9-B

A teaser notes the next installment of The Falling Star appears on Page 9-B, guiding readers to the weekly feature without revealing plot details. The item emphasizes where to locate the continuation.

Slayer suspect freed by hair color in bus stop case

A suspect in the July 31 Public Service bus robbery and murder of Bosatom avoided murder charges after deputy sheriff Lefty Talbert identified him by hair color. The man, hiding on a ranch fourteen miles out, posted bond and was freed while evidence was questioned.

Ted Hosaton Jhare BH. A Lefty Talbert Sherif Ved Bosatom Public Service Com Tonny Motor Bis Max Keats Cue Street Bamersdron

League Women Plan Parley At SS Anthony Hotel

Members of the Citizens Torgue mill attend a 10 a m meeting at the SS Anthony hotel with Mrs WH Quirk presiding. After the session Vaucheon will be helped by the Original Mexican.

Citizens

Man Charged in Purse Snatching Case

Jimmie Bourne, also known as Jimmie Bies enbeck, 28, of Fest Street, and Alberd Van Riper of North Alamo Street faced theft related charges after a purse containing $33 was taken from Med. City police filed the complaint before Justice of the Peace John Fs Onion Weanestas, with a $206 bond set. The alleged offense occurred on August 4 in the Third area.

Jimmie Bourne Jimmie Biesenbeck S32 Fest Street Alberd van Riper North Alamo Street Justice of the Peace John Fs Onion Weanestas

Metal group ends parley after Texan convention

More than 100 members of the Sheet Metal Contractors association of Texas, in convention at a Texas city since Monday, began returning home Thursday after a week of meetings. On Wednesday a dinner and dance at the Maza hotel preceded A. G. Wendland of San Angelo being reelected president for a third term. Gal Teston was named to a city post at the final session. Elected officers included B. D. Keseling of Cuero as vice president and H. W. Taliaferro of San Antonio as secretary-treasurer.

Sheet Metel Texan Cuneo H. W. Taliaferro San Antonio

Rubiola Places Guards to Catch Park Scavengers

Pact Commissioner Jacob Rubiola announced Thursday that guards will monitor city parks and Olmos basin to stop home gardeners from stealing dirt for their flowers. The measure aims to prevent trespass and preserve park property while maintaining soil for public greenery.

Rubiola Bao Pact Jacob Rubiola Olmos Rubiel

Girl, 17, Defeated by Intruder at Home

A damaged text describes a 7 year old girl and a 17 year old girl assaulted by Black intruders at 217 Swiss Street. The attackers fled with a watch and $4 after breaking three ribs. The younger girl lay unconscious over an hour until her mother found her and called an ambulance. A hospital spokesman said the patient is serious but expected to recover.

Wille Parker Swiss Street Robert J. Green Basniful Thursler

50 Boys Leave on Camping Trip

A group of 50 boys from Kauantonio embarked on a YMCA summer camp trip Thursday morning. The outing is hosted by the Rotary Club, with Macleod as the boys' work secretary supervising the camp. Local Rotarians organized funding for the event and will oversee the supervising staff.

Uurr-Privingea Kauantonio Motary Rtud Mave Man Macleod Recenele Eniet Muacleol

Deek to Gave Thugty of S A Jail From Ghatr

Sue Arens, once known for dusty in disrre of the fourth sloop of the Dexar county dail, must leave his dotlex shortly as Governor Dag Moody grants a commutation to life. Arcos faces electric chair on September 12 for murder of three brothers on Christmas Day, 1828. Execution date not set this week by Judge L. J. Bracks at Toad. Petitions signed by 2000 in Mer dina counts, including former Sheriff J. A Bader and two murder jurors, ask to change sentence to life. A second petition from others across the state. Fourteen jailed employees also sign. Arcos has wife and no din children.

Sue Arens Dexar Dag Moody Arcos West Hooda Judgs L. J. Bracks Toad Merdina J. A Bader Arcos

Swimmers injured diving receive emergency care

Two divers were hurt while diving at public pools and were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital emergency ward. Mathy Sanchez, 60, and Oscar Barrera, 1003 Jetosle Street, suffered injuries after hitting the pool bottom in deep water. James Inburon, 17, of 603 Blue Bonnet Street, received first aid after a fishing incident Wednesday afternoon.

Afiomora BP Robert B.g Green Mathy Sanchez Oscar Barrera Pola Dheas James Inburon Blue Bonnet Street

Nail Victim Near Death in Hospital

A wounded youth identified as Beressnjey 17 suffered life threatening injuries after a shooting near Koepke Street. He was admitted to the hospital with a high body temperature and fainting spells. doctors report he is in critical condition.

Beressnjey Ashles Koepke Street Robert H.prchursday

Stamp Collectors Select A. M. Man at Worcester Convention

The Society of Philatelic Americans met in Worcester Mass for its thirty ninth annual convention. De H P McGee of Cleveland was elected president and E W Ueunsyinger of Baz Antonio Texas was named vice president. Miss Asien Hussy of Cincinnati was chosen as a delegate at large.

Worcester Mass Society of Philatelle Americans de. H. PY. McGee Cleveland E. W. Ueunsyinger Baz Antonio Texas Asien Hussy Cinciniai

Vacation Money Loans Promised by Many Firms

Advert announces Light Classified Financial Acts sections 71 and 72 listing firms willing to lend for vacations with small weekly or monthly payments and a minor interest charge. Turn to the section now for contact options and offers.

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