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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1929

Page

13

Bryce Receives Final Ransom Letter in Turbulent Plot

A tangled tale centers on Bryce and Guy Elliot, a young aviator linked to Willam Bryce. Barbara, Bryce’s widow, and others face crime, debt, and a missing son as a stranger pilots a ransom plot. a grandchild is threatened, pushing Wirgon toward dangerous choices.

Mary Psiricla Dawn Mths Guy Elliot Willam Bryce Pat Marvel Darbara Bryce Bryce Gur Burns Pat Uncs Guy Gryce Barbara Wirgon Fallnra Suspletom

After 30 hours they search for their missing boy

Barbara and William Bryce endure 30 hours of fear and torment as they scour streets and places near where their son vanished. Visions of harm haunt Barbara while they cross suspects from a maid to a chauffeur and a wild man. Tom Burns was at his work table when Tilly disappeared.

Barbara William Bryce Reed Aomy Ebila Barbara Cat Ale Tka House Ark Abe Guy Elliott Tha Mao Hhe Tie Jonda Bryce Tom Burns Moniloy Tilly

Princess Jose and Humbert Prepare for Rome Wedding

European press notes camera studies of Princess Jose of Helgium and her fiancé Prince Humbert, heir to Italia sone. The couple’s Rome ceremony is planned with grand splendor in the Eternal City.

Jose of Helgium Prince Humbert Italia Sone

Stark Residence Bird Infirmary At Wrackenridge Zoo

The Stark home of Fred Stark the Wrackenridge zoo superintendent has become a makeshift bird hospital. Mrs Stark tends bull lorn wings and sick birds from the zoo. A Vita ballfineh found by the road is under care, while a Kingfisher and a few others recover from injuries. Birds seem to enjoy the attention at the Stark house.

Weavon Frol Stark Wrackenridge Zoo Intor Mes Stark Fred Perfucrion Montoy Nowire Juh Alts

Boy Thumbs at Officer Brings Fine in Court

Louis Gray of Went Grayaon faced corporation court after flashing a thumb nose salute to Motorcycle Officer L. N. Davis near Pine and Crowley streets. Arrested for passing a stop sign and evading the officer, Gray allegedly shouted insults and resisted on a bicycle. He was fined $2 and $10 for abusive language.

Louis Gray Grayaon L. N. Davis Gray Pine and Crowley Daria Easy Ral

Woodlawn Lake Recreation Building to Open Soon

The Woodlawn Lake recreation building and library are set to open under city direction with ceremonies likely during the coming weeks. City recreation chief Hangurel said the auditorium awaits weekly installation as the facility already serves athletic activities.

Children’s Clubhouse Work Begins at Mitman Park

The city recreation department started construction at Mitman Park on Fash Commerce Street. Superintendent John Annsard notes the project will cost about 22000 dollars, funded by Public Service Co. The building will be made from Brackenridge quarry stone and feature a Moorish style.

Wark Tino Children’s T Heels Mitman Park Fash Commerce Street Johy Annsard Ane Public Service Company Mannard Brackenridge Park

Attack in alley targets Misa Kuiper in Montana Street area

Police hunt two unnamed men after a daylight assault on Misa Kuiper 11th Montano Street. A glove found near the scene ties the incident to two suspects reportedly seen dragging a woman into an alley near Polaris and Montana streets. Kuiper, shaken, described being seized and robbed as she returned from work at a Southwestern Bell facility. The victim’s brother Stanley Kupper offered uncertainty about glove ownership but urged identification of the attackers.

Mezivane Misa Bertha Kaiguer 11Th Montano Street Cudsiley Stanley Kupper Polio Mia Apater Polaris Montana Mira Kipper Polee Southwestern Bell Telephony Company Tor

Negro Fined for Drinking and Collision

Leonard Jenca, a negro, told Judge Dave Watson he wasn't drunk when his car crashed. He blamed a driver named Clarence Holland of 811 Town Street. Val Matsey, the aggro officer, testified Jones staggered back to his car at Hackberry and Town streets, one wheel damaged, and tried to drive off. Jones was fined 10 dollars on negligent collision and 10 dollars on a drunk driving charge.

Leonard Jenca Dave Watson Poe Clarence Olland Town Street Corporation Court Val Matsey Agro Jones Hackberry Town Streets

Magazine Honors High School Youth

A quirky OCR fragment notes a high school youth named Ernest and his calves in a photo. It mentions a magazine honoring a Somerset youth, a future of Toya, and an honorable motion in Fury and Tanch. Details are garbled with unclear places and weights.

Magazine Hinesa Sremene Somerset Farans Toya Acre Melina Lus Ernest

Kelly Flier Returns After Two Year Absence

Ned Liew resumes duties as flight instructor at March eld California. He returns to Kelly Geld Wednesday morning and resumes teaching duties. He previously taught flying there before a two year layoff and is now back in service.

Turing Marcheld Calif Nedint Kelly Geld

Fort Sam Houston Holiday Break Extended to January 2

Fort Sam Houston will observe Christmas holidays from December 24 to January 2 following an official order issued by headquarters on Wednesday.

Fort Fort Sam Houston

Eye expert warns nation faces near sighted epidemic

Dr A Me Skeffington of China states civilization's demands have strained the eyes, causing nearsightedness and astigmatism. He urges redefining eye care to ease brain nerve fatigue and reallocate muscular effort rather than simple correction.

A. Me Skeffington Gunter Hotel San Antonio Unig Skeffington Keyes Bea Research Foundation Optomercy

Students Craft Clock Dial at Smith Tower

School students from Smith Tower junior program showcase a bronze chick clock dial in the entrance carved by students under instructor W. F. Tawles. The class, led by Tawles’s mapila, includes Tom Dart and others, who also work on miniature planes planned to fly 400 feet.

Smith-Yaote Loche Tate Jones Nelson W. F. Tawles Tawles Mapila Cuiry Tom Dart Spenene Filver Milton Geosenbacher Tack Cowin Terman Dyere Taunters

And I Remember When

Commedioner of Eire pad Poller Phil Wright recalls Ram Antonio in West Texas where ranchers once cut ear marks on calves. He notes the shift as larger ranches grow and ear marks lose prominence, reflecting on changes in branding practices over time.

Phil Wright Eire Pad Poller Ram Antonio Elile West Teras Catia

Casualty Writers Choose Officers

William T. Stiles was elected president of the San Antonio Insurance Exchange, heading the firm. Charles W. Moyer was chosen vice president and Francis F. Tindolph was secretary and treasurer. Newly elected directors include Frank C. G. Gittings, Clyde T. Bodkin, Verey W. Gare, and Lyle W. Gusting. retiring president Randall.

Wiliam T. Stiles Ran Antonio Insurance Charles W. Moyer Francis F. Tinedolph Anil Areasurer Ares Frank CG. Gittinger Clyde Tt Bodkin Verey

Tennessee Visitor Fishes at Corpus Christi

A Tennessee visitor and University of Tennessee associate, Dr HAL Morgan, who had been in San Antonio for several days, fished at Corpus Christi on a tip Wednesday before heading back to Knoxville.

Tennessee Corpus Hal Morgan Atiens University of Tennessce San Antonio Corpus Christi Krozville Lenn Corpus Chriati

ENT PROBLEM TROUBLES HOME LE

An analysis notes that rents consume about 25 percent of income across Texas cities and discusses the strain on households like the Coolidge budget example. It contrasts rent burdens with typical business rent costs, citing industries from grocery stores to sole proprietorships and shops to illustrate rent as a share of net income.

D. C. Hammons Calvin Coolidge Bumtto Expansson John Coolidge Fruzal John Idobn Real Estate Boarda Texas

Spanish Teacher Honored by Pupils at Local School

Esther T. Carvadel celebrated by Boate Ish at Main Avenue High as students from Evie Revaling to Adele Reigh present entries. Joe L. Lustin led ceremonies and Y M C A's Robert Tate will address the Parent-Teacher Association Friday per principal Suse Emilie Gobmert.

Esther T. Carvadel Bila Solomay Harrison Boateish Main Avenue High WeeneKilay Joel Lustin Evie Revaling Helen Michahzak Bessie Dell Billie Franced Welsch Frank Oppenhelner Nestor Pena Reese Fraser Lillian Korfé Tate Tale Robert 5 Austin Fey Suse Emilie Gobmert

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