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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1929

Page

2

Latin Americans embrace Talkies in Latin markets

Washington Aug 11 Latin America is taking to talkies in a big way says the Macklon picture division of the company. Latin American countries last year spent about 1 240 000 on motion picture projectors, double the 1927 total. Mexico appears the largest market for American projectors followed by Colombia Cuba and Argentina.

Washington J. C Latin-America Maclon Mexica Appesra Colombia Cube Ibp

West Texan Dies in Auto Collision

Amarillo Texas August 14 0 Astin Toomas Towles four? of Aw Fillo was billed and Sig small one and Mrs Streer jel ker tt children of Steady ay SOT injureyd when two mintie tracks walth no minlee putt afi Levels mad Wieson were Tucking in enn truck and the Starkers driver other Towler is survived by his side and eight children.

Amarillo Texas Astin Toomas Towles Wieson Starkers Towler

Steffler Back of Mayor in Limits Row

Local dispute centers on city limits and boundary plans as Steffler backs Mayor in the fight over industrial site selections. Dialogue mentions telegram explanations, possible injunction threats, and ongoing plans to redraw boundary lines with input from city planners.

Steffler

Summer Diplomas At Westmoorland College Ceremony

Summer diplomas will be awarded at Westmoorland College Wednesday at o clock in the school auditorium by President I T Stanford. Three high school graduates and five college graduates will receive diplomas. Rev O Wil will deliver an address and Ruth McDonald will sing a solo.

Mt Westmoorland College

Desert Bloom Vision Sparks Hope for New American Valley

The article extols transforming a desert into productive land using irrigation and centralized water sources. It cites Professor Wilson and Montila Agricultural College, envisions healthful homes for workers, and suggests turkeys and melons thrive with irrigation. It imagines wide transport routes and private investment, notably comparing to Rockefeller.

Wilson Montila Agricultural College Waly Navy

Lost Girl Found Slain In Neighborhood After Car Sighting

Police report a mid dle aged man seen near the Aune home as detectives pursue a killer who lured victims with a car. Sylvia Anne, a sister of Darnthy, says she saw the man several times driving by attempting to entice girls. The body was found wrapped in burlap sacks tied with wire in the street.

Aune Sylvia Anne Darnthy

Mexicans Schedule Sept 16 Festival on Nearby Ranch

Mexican consul general Enrique Santibonez learned from Maxor M Chambers that a permit was needed to hold a September 16 festival on the Tene ranch outside city limits. The Mexican colony plans the diney-Seis celebration of their independence day next month and has asked the mayor for approval.

Enrique Santibonez Mexicar Maxor

Purl Urges Session to Help Widows

Dallas Aug 14 UP Neprene representative George Carl asks Governor Day Macy to call a special legislative session at once to grant aid for 2500 widows of Confederate veterans under the Sears of eye and tot receiving pensions.

Dallas George Carl Sonstar Thomas Ae Love Governor Day Macy Sears

Two Arrested in Downtown Robbery Shown on Page One

Readable fragments describe a downtown robbery involving a car, a satchel with cig gly, and a dispute as shots were fired. Witnesses identify a bandit driver by Nell and a car pursuit near Villita and Navarro streets. Police officials Aubry Hopkins and Owen Kaldhey lead the investigation with the Federal Reserve Bank deposit context.

Anny Ania Cig Gly Jookuy Villita Mel Anit Preengheer- Ank Giranty Etate Bank Federal Reserve Bank Navarro Street Nell Wiemer Owen Kaldhey Aubry Hopkins

Mutilated Body Found Near Tracks in Texarkana

A mutilated body of a woman identified as Tenn Te Weaver from Pennsylvania was found near railroad tracks in Texarkana. The incident was described in cryptic terms and investigators explored a public treatment area as a possible clue.

Texarkana Aug

Rental Column Promises Wide Choice of Affordable Homes

A brisk notice advertises a large rental column offering apartments rooms and houses in desired neighborhoods at affordable prices with a few days left before August fifteenth. It emphasizes size variety and ready options for movers seeking suitable housing.

Two Held on 500 Dollar Bonds in Dry Case

Carey Binks and Ward were remanded to Hexar county jail Wednesday in default of 500 bond each following the filing of charges of possession and sale of intoxicating liquors before Acting United States Commissioner G. C. Brown.

Carey Binks Ward Hexar County Wedapsday United States G. C. Brown

Presbyterian U proposal for St Anwwn arrangements

A committee visited the city to present plans for a proposed Presbyterian University. The General Presbyterian committee will consider September 1 with acceptance of the subcommittee’s recommendations. Antonio’s offer included the 1000-acre Chapman ranch.

Sty Keneral Presbyteri Committee Angel Antonio

Drunkenness Charge Leads to Fine in City Court

Deputy sheriff WY Porter testified at Camaron and North Flores streets about a drunkenness charge. Judge Dave Watson fined the defendant, Frances Johneon, and noted the appointment of a new officer.

Ghauthess Frances Johneon WY Porter Camaron North Flores Corporation Court Hilter Dave Watson

Mexia Youth Dies of Injuries In Oklahoma Oil Field

Duncan Oklahoma August 14 Vaoy McDonald 21 of Mania Tone died today from injuries he suffered Monday night in the Teasley Oil Field northwest of Bunty. The Business Opportunity column offers you the chance you longed for if you are seeking a business of your own. Turn to Light Classified now.

Duncan Okla

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