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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1930

Page

12

Raquel Decides to Assist Father and Courtship Turmoil

Raquel Tojor-son Mra and Gerald Parkes, two heirs from Hermosa, Arizona, become entangled in a complex marriage ban and elopement schemes. A California woman, BJ Johnson, faced with financial pressure, arranged a New York liaison with Jack Barrell, an engineer, while Haguel rose as a top model under Alphares Courkel. Haguel later returns to Hermosa after a visit.

Raquel Tojor Mra Gerald Parkes Cowl Hermosa Arizona Pancho Robs Fils BJ Dohnson Cali Johnson Raguel Linil Hague Fee Hame

Fragmented desert tale of Raquel and Jose in Hermany

Raquel and Lucy linger on a bench outside Pancho Rojos adobe shack under stars. Raquel endures tears while memories of a past life haunt her. Jose, her former lover, yearns for her, while their family struggles with poverty and housing. A violin gift signals hope as they face displacement and tension in Hermany.

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The Jacketeers menace Vesey Street readers recall

An uneven recollection on Vesey Street tensions and racketeers. The piece recalls how communities once faced Gang influence led by Spumone and Buck, with Weary Street figures resisting intimidation while calling for unity and safety measures.

Spumone Buck Jeney Street Thunderturm Usles

Vesey Street Gang Tensions and Protection Demands Rise

Percival Crosby reports on Vesey Street unrest as local gangs press for leadership and protection money. A resident describes threats, shootings, and the community's fear, noting rival groups and a reluctance to cooperate with authorities.

New Airlines to Start Routes from New York to Los Angeles

The proposed Southern Transcontinental Air Unit will begin operations linking New York to Los Angeles via Dallas and San Antonio. The plan calls for simultaneous opening with the northern route, extending the southern line from New York to Milluston and Midland or Hig Springs, then joining the northern path through Dallas. Postmaster General operational details were discussed with chamber of commerce leaders.

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Four New Forgery Charges Brought Against Houston Man

Four additional counts of forging and passing bad checks were lodged against a Houston man identified as G. Watell of Thouston Wexas in the Venere Jol FP court. The charges allege he presented bogus checks totaling $105.07 to H. A. Smith, and multiple checks worth $40 to $80 to other local merchants on July 24 and the same day.

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Auto crash victims in Omnia Nebraska hospital stay

Two recovering patients Marty Covsman and Eric Krivkeon from Omnia Nebraska are listed in Trobert Virginia Creo hospital Stanilay due to injuries from a Sunday incident when their car was drawn from the Anitin highway. The article teases fiction pieces on page 6 B.

Marty Covsman Eric Krivkeon Omnia Neb Trobert Creo Stanilay Injtories Anitin Highway

Remembering the first San Antonio fire ladder truck

San Antonians recall the first fire ladder truck bought by the city. Drivers Charte Pilibran and Din Collison led the crew, with members Villareal Jolley Guerco Campbell and Rolinson riding. The crew felt proud during the parade to the firehouse at Lee Street.

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Cadet Saves Life by Chute Leap as Controls Go Bad

Cadet Goldsby leaped from a failing plane near Mrucky field during morning practice at Brooks field primary flying school. He deployed a parachute, surviving the incident with injuries while the Poplar wreckage was reported demolished and the Caterpillar club noted another member.

Cadet Agler Brooks Field Goldsby Cadet Goldsby Iquiles Mrucky Field

Maverick Takes Rest in Base Hospital After Campaign

Sayury Maverick, Democratic nominee for county tax collector and Tender of the Citizens, is resting in Fort San Howson base hospital after the primary campaign. He stopped further treatment for his exes and is reported to be under care.

Sayury Maverick Citzens’ Teague Wate Bospiti Fort San Howson Maverick

Mexican Officer's Wife Stops Here En Route to Mexico City

Mexican officer's wife traveled through San Antonio on Monday while en route to Mexico City. She arrived in Bay Antonio at 8:20 in the morning and planned to leave at 12:35 that night aboard her private car.

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Victim Cut as Picture Falls at Kitnenderetree Bunnay

Margaret Moore receives treatment at Habert BL Cireen hospital after a wall picture fell, injuring her left forearm. The incident happened Monday at the Kitnenderetree location.

Kitnenderetree Bunnay Margaret Moore Habert Cireen

Howell W. Jones to Address Thyunge Chamber on Tuesday

Howell W. Jones, secretary of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce ride catension Arpartment, will address Thyunge chamber members at the city on Tuesday night. He will be accompanied by three representatives of local business houses.

Howell W. Jones Tiewell WF. Jones Ride San Antoniay

Short Skirts Debate Prompts Style Contest Controversy

A fragment from a 1920s style column argues for short skirts as practical, healthful and economical, praising ease of care and sanitation while noting cost differences are minimal. The piece cites Miss Kay Crews of Suntetitynio winning $100 in a Marion Davies Style contest and closes with a lively opinion about fashion and individuality.

Miss Crews Wins $100 Prize in Skirt Length Contest

Kay Crews won a $100 prize in a contest run by film star Marion Davies to decide women’s skirt length. Crews favored short skirts with bobbed hair. Miss Davies is shown in the movie Floradora Girl.

Kay Crews Inset Carolina Street Marion Davies Miss Crews Miss Davies

Marion Doyle lope and enort dress style contest winner

Huy Crews of 10 Carolins Avenue is named winner of the Marion Doyle dress style contest. Crews, described as a demanding showcase wearer, comments on trends while noting her limits for certain styles.

Huy Crews Carolins Avenue Marion Doyle Enort Miss Crews

Girl dies from poison effects at local hospital

A 19-year-old girl identified as Mrs. Was Gonzales of 317 Notules shreet died Sunday at the Tohert DB. Green hospital from the effects of poll poison. She earlier received first aid at the scene before succumbing.

Was Gonzales Notules Shreet Tohert Green Hospital

Colonel Catts to Inspect Reserves

Col Catts of the Eighth Corps area will visit Fort Sill and Oklahoma City to inspect organized reserves and assess readiness. He left Monday for the assignments.

Colonel Catts Lien Garam HR. Catts Fort Sill Okla Oklahoc City Daling

Two Children Treated for Tetanus After Foot Injuries

Two children in one family received tetanus treatment after foot injuries at Norbert D H Groom Hospital. Dorothy, 22, and Ben, 10, cut their feet with glass and were admitted Sunday. their brother Mert Ashler, 12, from 142 Kaepke Street, faced a more serious tetanus case.

Mert Ashler Kaepke Street Nobert DH. Groom Hospital Dorothy Ben

Lieutenant Huff Reports for Duty

Second Lieutenant Samuel Lindy Butt assigned to ordnance section reported for active duty for fourteen days in the Lighthouse Corps area, reporting to the commanding general at Abigast Si.

Huff Samuel Lindy Butt Sis Ante Grave Ordance Affion Lighth Abigast Si

Man Scalded by Radiator Water Accident

Unclear incident details describe injuries from radiator water at a residence on Ath Alabama Street. Victim Vastinn Pemdoreragh, 27, hospitalized after exposure. male patient treated for serious burns. Also mentions infant Jesus Goneaws, 1 month old, placed in hospital for treatment after the event. other names appear garbled.

Vastinn Pemdoreragh Athbama Street Fig Mudnaab Barlay Robert Jh. Geeen Hospital Jesus Goneaws

Katy report shows eleven new manufacturing industries located along Katy lines

Eleven new manufacturing concerns were located along the Katy lines in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas during June, per J B Dolard freight agent in San Antonio. The Industrial department report lists 82 554 775 investment and 459 jobs. Since January 2 total new concerns reach 80 with 72 discontinued or moved, per the report.

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Hiker Sought Governors Autographs Across the Nation

A hiker touring the country claims to have the signatures of forty three governors on a sombrero. He recently obtained Governor John Inland Pollard of Virginia in Charlottesville and plans a book about his adventures. He is described as a boxing champion and aims to collect more autographs while traveling.

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Promotion of Walter Meine to Captain at Fort Sam Houston

Lieutenant Heine promotes Walter F L Meine to captain at the Station hospital Fort Sam Houston. Meine has served as a tract sergeant since September last year and is a resident of Columbia Ohio.

Heine Walter FL Meine Menty Fort Sar Houston Meine Sam Houston Columbia Ohio

Man Treated for Slashes on Chest

Rain on Malitonads, 1408 Meclerey Street, was treated at Tinb Vet Green Hospital Monday for chest wounds. Police report unclear details but indicate a man was injured by slashes on the chest.

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Gay Nineties Outmoded In Style Contest

A 1890s fashion contest judges whether long tight waisted dresses or simple chic garb best fit the era. Miss Davies offers $500 for best letter from a woman and man respectively, plus ten $100 prizes across ten regions. Noted entries include Miss Minna Mace and GC.4 McDonald Houser Constellation Co. Prizes aim to reward originality and argument quality among hundreds of letters. judges include Eleanor Abererin and Amos Parrish.

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Blue Monday radio guide for home enjoyment

Classified air page advertises radio programs and stations for home entertainment. It highlights music, tips, and features with low down payments and easy terms, appealing to busy households seeking lasting leisure.

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