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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1929

Page

9

Texans Honor memory of Austin at San Antonio barbecue

More than 100 pioneers gather at Koehler park for an old time Texas barbecue. Speakers include Frank Y. Rushick and Col R B Buck while George Saunders hosts events and an old-time dance begins at 7 30 p m. The gathering aims to recall historic times and foster interest in Texas heritage.

Stephen F. Austin Austin Missouri Bearing Baron de Aastrop Hin Tory bin Bedare San Antonio Koehler Park Exer County Texas George W. Saunders Sisckaman Frank Y. Rushick Texas Pinner’ Association RB. Hi. Buck W. A. Williamson Preston J. Anderson J. Marvin Hanler Brander Evitar George Saunders Edward Hentinger Mra W. LP Stanley Miller Danre Nel Eldridge Park Eaery

Fires Ravage Northwest Forest Lands Amid Major Conflagrations

Spokane readers learn of widespread wildfires burning nearly 30 000 acres across the northwest, driven by wind and dry conditions. Four thousand firefighters battled blazes from Toledo to Washington and Canada, with some gains in Idaho and Oregon. officials raced to mobilize more manpower as weather hindered suppression efforts.

Spokane Wath Forest Rmalier Uizen Toledo Montara Washington Canada Oiregon Idaho

Engineer Refuses to Be a Yes Man in Press Amid Turmoil

An American engineer in charge of a major project resists pressure to conform and comply with orders. The document hints at internal conflict involving political figures and a tense corporate or governmental setting, with references to Stalin and other leaders.

Kitphers Col Kagh Cowper Amreican Sorielb Mtalin Berkoft Stalin Mykal

Army Orders Dz Uniseraal Bersice Washington Aug 12

Army orders list transfers retirements and medicals across posts from Fort Sheridan Fort McKinley Camp Peres Fort Marion and others with names, ranks, and destinations. Note calls for duty alignment and upcoming deadline.

Uniseraal Bersice Washington D.C Indias A. G Homer NM Preston Fort Howard Drail Maja Frenk EB Benedict Spec Los Angeles San Francisco Arthur P. Firchens M. C Fort Ray K. Smathern Asheville N.C Camp Peres Horace Me F. Syontwara, Sr A. Hieart Fort Marion M. Pharr Hawaii Fort May Tare Fla Roark Taland Fort

Visitors and Social News From Local Families

Mrs. North Millican of Austin visits here as Miss Totsie Tarrant, guests at her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tarrant in San Antonio for a week. Constance Douglas assists her brother and sister, Lt. and Mrs. Bouitines of Droney Cielt, in leaving for home on Wednesday. Families travel to Bantry, Fork Davs, and New York, with numerous social calls, bridge evenings, and summer departures noted among Kelly Mott, Palestine visits, and local gatherings.

Clara C Misa Constance Douglas BR. WW. Bouitines Dronky Alia Bane Ey Anderson Teentenane Anderson Kelly Tiel Therday Meenhig Dinichenn Ars Talia Quines Adame New York Eflz Fies Mr. and Mze Homer Maran Werkens Weir Frither Waltare Maso Moan Trina John Quincy New Yorke City Kan Antonia Girsta Aavehter Tirwlenane Bomarl Re Ansterein Kelly Mott Marry Volkanid George Tin Wott Bert Arancay Yeill Mal Maurice Johason Bandersen M.A. Anbeson Dirk Ernest Schuchard Carlefmedenvernn Grant Caxsam Interert

Beverly jewel theft tops North Shore crime record

In Beverly Massachusetts a home burglary netted 150000 worth of Servels and a 100000 pedilnee belonging to Sidney Witchinson of Philadelphia and Mrs. Hie schison, with intruders waking Mrs. Fletcher and ransacking bedrooms before escaping. Police say the robbery was the highest jewel theft on the North Shore.

Beverly Mass Aug Srdney Witchinson Philadelphia Hieschison Fletchinda Jovole North Shore

New Potatoes Arrive at Market In Wyoming and California

Wyoming and California new potatoes appear at the market with Wyoming at 4.25 per 100 pounds and California at 4.00. A car of heavy California fruit is sold from a crate amid rapid demand. Tomatoes from China land at 2.00 per lug as lemons shift with Texas at 34 per bushel and California at 10 to 14 per box. The Texas lemon skin is green but ripe enough for any use the California lemon has served.

Wyoming Callternia Earlots New Aelatacs Royal Commission California Sansuser Texas Commission Ttwaa Carla Gorn Duven Boucher Buamel Pound Wurm Bashel Colorado Busiel Non I Tee Times Vhta Ereen Donan &D Dojong Yeliar Grange Fiackeve Beas Enclish Elverta B.S Vents Buanel Shorg

Market Prices for Vegetables and Fruits

A long OCR list of produce prices shows items like asparagus at $1.00 per dozen, green beans at $2.78 per hamper, cabbages, lettuce, melons, carrots, onions, peppers, and dozens of fruits with varied per unit or per bushel pricing. The muddled entries include many misspellings and inconsistent units, but indicate a bustling market with numerous commodities and price points.

San Antonio Livestock Market Sees No Saturday Sales

Total livestock market activity halted on Saturday with brisk trade prior. Retail meat dealers received Friday supplies leaving no sales or receipts on Saturday. top prices included cattle, cows, canners, and calves at varied bids. hogs and sheep listings show multiple price points across categories.

San Antonio Enlyes

Major J C Bowman Dies After Long Military Service

Major J C Bowman formerly of El Paso and on duty in Virginia units during the Spanish American War and World War I died yesterday at Johns Hopkins hospital after transfer from Walter Reed. He served as captain in the Virginia Infantry and commanded at a Virginia field hospital before earning major rank in later service.

J.C. Bowman el Paso Baltimore Aus Jacobs . Bowman The Arms Medical Corps Tohne Dapkins Hospital Walter Reed Hospital FL Pree South Cate Pervica Virginia Infantry Mac Tor Virginia Field Hospital Tawaa

Record wheat and markets from Montreal to Liverpool

Report covers grain receipts and price movements across North American and European markets. Notes on wheat futures, corn deliveries, hog movements, and cotton prices with references to Chicago and Liverpool exchanges. Includes remarks on Canadian imports, U S inspections, and Atlantic trade routes.

Sunday Church Services in Baptist and Other Faiths

A garbled OCR summary lists numerous church services across Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, and Christian Science congregations. Mentions include locations on West Johnson Street and Belknap, various pastors, morning and evening services, Sunday schools, and midweek meetings. Names and places appear inconsistently. overall record notes multiple worship times and religious activities Sunday through midweek.

Community Meeting Notes and Local Services Schedule

A fragmented notice lists a community meeting at 7 pm and nearby events. It mentions Rev W E Tioweil as pastor and a healing service, with related activities at St George Street and 19S West Canmeth Street. Several lines reference schedules for Sunday services, class sessions, and local group meetings.

Caltolle Ehureh Asemon Tyroce Avenue Mom Werte Preaening Pan Yrone Nearlies Cat Om. Pleat Tesseharch Ceyehunanbr Aikue Scutenie

Presbyterian Meeting and church activities update

A fragmented notice lists church events at multiple locations including East Tacust and Denver Avenue. It mentions worship services, Sunday School, Christian Endeavor, midweek prayer, youth activities, and ministerial duties led by Rev. TLB Dater with various pastors.

Presbyterian Phatrites East Ana Oeden James Ynaler Gus Acim Bletil Deanee Mend Bop Denver Teemievard Tenyer Doslevard San Milimen Edward Pouktbard C.F Wennassay Teaurin Hill West Ortawen Michiean the Ther Arthie Vy Ma Pasiar Acu Enelail Teaver Ennertas Burnagy Meeting Montas Dater Oretor Burday School Ntp M. Afd Chretien Endeavor Wednea- Pn Hiehland Perk Wilgecein Wien Teakier Grmec UCHOE Ciretes Firat South Alama Alreete Revo PT Hill Caemnes South Floreate

Spotlight on church services and community visits

The First United Presbyterian Church announces a week of special services for those under 45, with speakers Mrs. W. H. Janina and Mrs. Katherine Morten Anderson. Nearby notices mention visits by Stocdale friends, a vocal canine program, and multiple regional trips by residents including Miss Todell Trawari, Miss Thesis Jamin Moeller, and Miss Brel Morris. A War Mothers chapter meeting is planned at Gunter Hall in the coming days, with veterans and officials traveling between Kerrville, San Antonio, and Victoria.

First United Presbyterian Church W. H Janina Katherine Morten Anderson Willinnesont Antonio Epite Victoria Kerrville Gunter Hal Pearsall Fria San Antonio

Adut Snakes With Flames In City Yard Incident

A garbled report notes a fire crew responding after a resident claimed snakes and flames in a front yard. Officials discussed city measures and weighed responsibilities as police and fire units investigated the scene and possible hazards.

Resident Finds Lost Travel Checks

A resident recovered lost traveler's checks valued at $150, found and turned in by TG. Baker of 125 Hansford Street. The owner, T. A. Gregory, identified the checks and retrieved them.

Folice Satorgay T. A. Gregory TG. Baker Hansford

Masses Mourn Beside Bier of Berger

A funeral for former Saralst trailer Berger drew hundreds of mourners and labor groups. The coffin lay in state at City Hall rotunda as floral tributes poured in from unions and Milogue kee Lesder’s employees, with the 30 inch newspapermen’s symbol signaling the end. The casket was to remain until the 2 PM funeral service.

Berger Tadag Saralst Bankel Merger Miloguekee Lesder Beegee

Four Escape From Mian Jail In August Break

Walker, the county jailer, aided by James Need, aided in escaping along with Reed and three other prisoners from the Miamt jail near Wic. The escape occurred as Reed overpowered the jailer during return of prisoners. Teany Pecklits Henry Catcee and Rymeed McKiousy were indicted on liquor charges. Reed attempted to escape with 31 others but they resisted.

Wic tWalker Walker James Need Aml Reed Teany Pecklits Catcee Ryymeed McKiousy Reed Wicker bin Cum Kere

Funeral Held for Woman Treasurer

Funeral services for Suina Victoria Taindgren, 4, of 22 Mason Street, longtime county treasurer, who died Friday, were to be held at Pelphrey chapel at dark Saturday afternoon. She was ill for none four weeks. Miss Lungren is survived by her husband, Mrs AL PL Lundgren. three sisters, Melnamea Arthur Schaefer, Aubie Lee, and Tena Dwyer. and the brother Adolph Luedares. County treasurer’s office said the office would be closed all day.

Fupern Suina Victoria Taindgren Mason Street Anaistant Bert Ta Pelphrey Webu Lungren Heeararher Lundgren Alstere Menlamea Arthur Shaefer Aubie Leae Tena Dwyer Tie Wrother Adolph Luedares Subievki

John Zink Dies at San Antonio Home

John Zink aged 6 native of tha cite died at his home on 12a St Clair street in San Antonio on Friday morning. The Rev. TB officiated funeral services. Widow Mrs Maria Zink survived. A shipment company involvement is noted in the torn text.

John Zink San Antonio Tha Cite St Clair Treet Die Ek Fe Riebe Vandertaking Company Maria Zink Stem

Ambulance Driver Fined After Passing Light in Fort Worth

A Fort Worth case shows an ambulance driver cited after failing to observe a traffic signal. Court records indicate the driver, Glenn Usvonele, was involved in transporting a patient fatally injured in a collision. The incident underscores enforcement of light signals for emergency vehicles.

Fort Worth Glenn Usvonele

Dancing at Webb's new ballroom and weekly events

A historical fragment describes nightly dances at Webb's new ballroom with weekly events at Feet Hall and Traveatter hall. It mentions music by Rayal Teresuo, performances by Steve Gaelaer Hutuns Kings, prizes, dancing lessons, and a scheduled open day with marching and archery demonstrations.

Dancing Sun Commerce Rayal Teresuo Ade Eing Sunday Creveent Herd Clenolo Steve Gaelaer Hutuns Kings

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