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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1929

Page

6

Youths Held After Two Holdups Near Presa Street

Police report two robberies on Wednesday night as four young men entered separate stores on Presa Street and Santa Banta Avenue, each brandishing pistols. Victims Pablo Carvajal and an unnamed store owner describe the incidents, with cash stolen ranging from 16 to 38 dollars. Suspects in four earlier incidents are sought.

Walser South Presat QaPablo Carvajal South Banta Boge Avenue

Breaktre hotel guests and Phi Sigma anniversaries noted

Clara C Pancoast Mrs OC Stanford and Grace Flosters of Waco visit Mrs MLE McElroy and family returning from Corpus Christi where they stayed at Breaktre hotel. Mr and Mrs W C Derry plan two weeks at Trenkers hotel in Corpus Christi. Phi Sigma fraternity marks anniversary dinner dance at Ganter hotel on Wednesday. Lomba Chi to host pledges dance Fri Aug 24 at White Horse Tavern with Bernandae, Rowton Fabian, Caring Gres, Arthur Bain and William Terake on committee. The Cratecuity will hold its repulse.

OC. Stanford Grace Flosters Waco Mle. McElroy SteRtie Hee Filly McElroy Sondayram Corpus Christi Aew W. C. Derry Monder Corpus Christi Trenkers Hotel Phi Sigma Ganter Hotel White Horse Tavern Ternard Bae Rowton Fabian Caring Gres Arthur Bain William Terake

Visitor from Houston Honored by San Antonio Friends

Mrs. W. L. Wireless of Houston recently visited Mrs. Joe E. Carroll and was hosted at several charming gatherings by friends who remembered her from her former San Antonio residence.

W. L. Wireless Houston Joe E. Carroll San Antonio

Veterinary Corps officers host rooftop dance for visiting guests

A club meeting set for Thursday evening at 8 in the club room. The Veterinary Corps officers and ladies entertain Wednesday night at the Gunter Hotel roof, honoring Lt Col and Mrs A L Maga and Capt and Mrs E Tramaey who arrived at Fort Sam Houston. Various guests and many local society members attend ahead of fall social season.

Veterinary Corps Gunter Hotel A. L. Maga Tramaey Fort Sam Houston Ing Station

Social Roundup of Fort Sam Houston and Galveston Visits

Major and Mrs Pekingen honor daughter Caroline with surprise birthday party at Fort Sam Houston in fine quarters. Dozens of friends attend, dancing until 11 o'clock, followed by a refreshments service. Numerous social visits include Mrs Dofrance K Day hosting a Wednesday Morning Bridge club at the Tobin ranch with a luncheon and list of guests. Elizabeth Richardson visits Galveston relatives while Clarinda Jackson writes from Camp Nrecdrniz Mich about training horses for an active summer camp. Community clubs, bridge luncheons, and church events fill the week with teas, dinners, and gatherings at the Menger hotel and Galveston venues.

Major Mrs. CB Dofrance K. Day Charles M. Tobin Vance- Jackson Ranch Day San Antonio J. Carlisle Hiice F. D. Woo A. Ti. Cadwallader V. F. Tuchel J. Adams George Eggleston Jor BE. Carroll Chester J. Kilpatrick Sam Busby Austin Tr. Pilarer Clarinda Jackson Nrecdrniz Mich Miss Jackson Adelside Richardson Harry Corneling Brooklyn South Hampton Lawrence Otey Fort Worth Franklin Canaday Theleng Buss Elsa Grogs Adolph Jockugh Galveston Denser, Cole Yellowstans Park BE. T. Green Menger Hotel Kate Helen Green Sherwood BR. Owens Brownsville Botnee Laura Jones Bryan Houston Quy Pickett Missea Kate Margaret Parker G. Fl. Hartwell Benbraok Tras Hartwell George Hamman Jean Canaday

Gotham Carma Refuses New Bill as Foreign Money

Aug 21 news notes Mrs. T Paul Wilcox of Cheyenne visiting New York City claims residents should know more about theft plate. She cashed a check and received bright neg oonties of the Cubs National bank before spending summer in San Antonio. She later tendered a $3 note to a conductor at a Fifth Station. Lieutenant McCullough and Mrs BE T helped counter the foreign money.

Cuba T. Paul Wilcox Cheyenne Wic New York City Cubs National Bank San New York City Antonio BE. T McCullough McAull

Fires Ravage Timber in Washington Northwest

Firefighters battled stubborn blazes across Methow Valley and Chelan as timber losses rose in Washington State. Officials reported fires spreading to new areas while crews fought to contain the rapid, shifting blazes amid hot, dry conditions.

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