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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1929
Page
13
The Lexis Council of Master Painted Decorators closes its second annual convention with officer elections and plans for next year. An afternoon program features field trips and exhibits under the direction of Mrs. Haury Carlsen, chairwoman of the committee, with a grand dinner dance announced.
Women around the world use Mercarized Wax to beautify skin by peeling the dead layer in steps, revealing a newer complexion. The ad claims reduced wrinkles and freckles, offering a toning lotion and preparation sold in stores.
Meg Te Ui Muetler visits aunt Mrs Hibert Cock at Camp Normayte. Mrs W E Hargis and daughters Bernice Jean Aubrey Adele return from Valadog weekend with Getren and Claude VY Burk. National guard encampment plans noted. Mr and Mrs Carl Sunil host a garden party at 205 Trickwood noted for Miss Margacel Vine. Corpus Christi visitors Miss Molen and Mazabeth Darrow depart for Dallas. Lectures and meetings announced at Gumer hotel, Marathon ranch events, and Mothers associations.
Cadet commanders and fire sergeants will meet at Melly field to discuss coordination of administration training and uniform regulations for flying cadets at Brooks Kelly and Marek fields. Kirst Lieut. Junlia Bevin commands the cadets and Malcolm Melia is ordered to fly from the WCaliterneelt to San Antonio for the conference. They depart March firk August 18.
Wire Chief J G Saeray was asked to join a movement urging the legislature to establish a firemen training school for volunteers in Texas. Hamplins, a local fire official, supported the effort as part of improving firefighting capabilities.
A weathered report notes ongoing cotton picking with variable productivity. The western belt faced rain and cooler conditions while the central area showed slower progress. A local playground project committee, led by officials, assured completion and promised risk mitigation pending repairs.
The defense and state clash over motive and insanity as closing arguments begin in the Snook murder case. Prosecutor Hicks asserts lack of justification or self defense while defense attorney Gossaman argues Snook acted under duress and that the crime may be manslaughter or self defense.
A crew from station No. 18 on Hicker avenue and South Presa street is deployed to burn brush and weeds across the city. Residents are alerted as firemen work to clear vacant lots despite attempts by others to deter the blaze.
Aug 1 Los Angeles reports two federal tax enforcement actions by the U S district attorney against alleged bootleggers. The suits target unpaid taxes on illicit liquor and related profits, including penalties and penalties for violations under new revenue laws. The cases accuse defendants of trafficking and handling illegal spirits across channels, with the government seeking substantial sums.
Corrected notes show bids for a rustic fence around Riverside patio on South Laogo. Jacob Rubiola announced Wednesday two bids were received for the fencing system. Bids from McNuie company for 60 and Rheiner od Son for 0 cents per linear foot were reported, with a total around 208.
Dr Johnson was re elected as hospital head for a two year term at Ames City on Wednesday. The election re confirmed the existing superintendents of the medical board and named the next officers for the district.
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