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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
23
Citizens report widespread moonshine activity as whiskey sales surge amid the holiday season. Police note raids expect intensification. bootlegging and hidden stills disrupted by officers, with many seized stills and large quantities of illicit liquor. Local manufacturers and distributors are blamed for supplying thirsty crowds, while officials warn of increased danger and law enforcement vigilance.
Numerous community gatherings are listed with dates and venues, including the Panter Teacher association meetings, women's clubs, parent teacher groups, and educational society events. The schedule spans Friday and Sunday sessions, with speakers, entertainment shows, and elections noted, reflecting a busy fall social calendar in the local area.
Spiller was charged with stealing an automobile and placed on a bond of 300 dollars. The case, details unclear due to incomplete text, involves Anderson in the Chirty sears Hintrict court. The report mentions a suspect linked to a hover theft and cites names such as Bjorkman and Manis in scattered fashion.
A community drive organized by local guilds distributes meals and essential goods to needy families. Volunteers gather at a central hall to sort and deliver donations, including bread and produce, to households identified by city welfare volunteers.
Prize winners in the book week contest are announced by the children’s department of the Cathegi¢ filmes. First prize goes to Tata Mag sey for gevay 1, with Helen Lee and Doane Trowbridge among top honorees. second and third prize recipients listed. several commendations noted. San Antonio Commission will meet at the Gunter hotel on Friday.
Spotlight berths Chinn to Main Avenue for Titty Rock in Ark. event. Several names and local group mentions appear with notices of shows, invitations, and community activities including Rotary, National Auditors Managers association, and civic events.
M B Kronn state school inspector praised a forward-looking program by the board of education and the new 2250 high school under construction in Los Angeles Heights. The survey, conducted with the state committee on classification of schools, found new classrooms meeting requirements though crowded conditions persist and some students attend on a half-day session.
Henry Quasso named commander of lodge No. 45 Knights of Pythias with a list of officers including Logan Loopa as vice chancellor and A L Koenig as prelate. The Christmas tree committee includes Frank Huson Frank Hiice Walter Smith and Heery Schralde. The lodge reports 450 members and plans holiday entertainment.
The Little Theater group plans a "Little Theater Night" at the Palace Theater with the cast as honor guests. Palace Players Brass will perform, along with invited members of the Title Theater group, for a December event announced by the local club.
City Clerk Pred Eribaebe will open bids for land to build a golf link at Brackenridge Park. The process aims to clear the proposed project, with details listed during the bid opening on a Tuesday at Teceisen.
A San Jose chapel project advances with architectural oversight by Hines and involvement from AL Marknes ayciamnnr. The work Ne ce maplesed hs Cheam, with in charge at the trol and plans aligned for the chapel’s completion.
Fragmentary text describes a train victim's remains sent to hometowns and families. however, the source includes garbled phrases and unreadable names, providing limited coherent details beyond the conveyance of remains and the notion of classified placement.
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