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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1929
Page
10
Mr and Mrs C S Burton of 21 East Euclid avenue will mark their fifty second wedding anniversary Tuesday. They say success in marriage rests on both partners making the best of everything.
Mary Patricia Dawn meets Guy Tilliott, a young aviator, and the two bond over a plane project. Barbara Bryce, widow of Stryne's son, suspects Guy and William Bryce clash over funds. A burglary, a kidnapped grandson, ransom demands, a dog tied to the crime, and a desperate chase unfold as police track a mysterious note trail.
A fragmented scene describes a dog near a flume with intact top and sides while an inner wall rots. Characters crawl and remove boards to create a path, as a canoe mast or tree rests against the cliff. A chase-like sequence unfolds across gulleys and brush toward the opposite ledge.
Fragmentary OCR shows an advertising note for Arthur Brisbane's Today and a Light Classu section urging readers to use the classified columns for autos real estate rentals and more. The readable parts hint at a general classifieds promotional insert without concrete items or names.
A. D. M'Gehee recalls Camp Clark near the Martindale road three miles north of Marindale as the Civil War era muster site for troops heading south. The camp area now lies under farm land with no markers remaining to indicate its former location.
A wounded hunter refused to name the man who shot him after a hunting accident in Beeville. The injured hunter, shot while looting quail gear, was treated at Robert L. Gren hospital Sunday night. He wore a hunting coat, and the distance from his partner saved his life as several shots struck him but did not fully penetrate. The shooter’s identity remains undisclosed.
A statement from New York executive Crane through local manager W. C. Johnson cleared rumors of a merger between the df. Ge Penni stores and a Chicago order house. The group plans a study to assess potential economic advantages and the effect on counter service, with conclusions expected in the near future.
Mrs Williamette Welly, a resident of San Antonio for 1st year, dies at home Sunday at 228 Test. Funeral services will be held at Riche Undertaking chapel Tuesday and interment at St Patrick's Catholic Church. Survived by sister Miss W W Riley of San Antonio and brothers Alex Hoffman of Memphis Tennessee Charlie Wolfman of Natchez Tennessee and Addis Wolfman of San Antonio.
Four airplanes representing the United States air service remained at Tampico during an aeria celebration at Merino Gily. They spent the night and were set to depart Monday after a warning for the Mexican capital. Maj. CG. J. Tinker, flight commander, reported the development to Kelly Field officials.
By Bess Carroll. A San Antonio couple, Mr and Mrs 8 Tw ton of Avon at, set a new high for marital longevity as they plan their seventeenth wedding anniversary celebrations. The Burtons, who moved from Chicago in 1927, recount life, health, and work, noting both have prospered without dropping out of life’s journey. Their stories include Matildy Burton sewing, Mr Burton’s long railroad career, and plans to celebrate with a modern outing.
Etheridge Sr died Sunday at Walle vir Texas. Funeral services are planned Tuesday at that place. He is survived by his widow Mrs Johnny Etheridge two sons Tom A Etheridge and J P Etheridge of San Antonio and one daughter Mrs Gilbert Tass of Mallavatte.
A 22nd anniversary feature recounts youth fashion of "juvenile shirts" and four inch knee skirts, with references to style codes, stockings, and marching era details. It notes Harring era outfits, military pins, and campus fashion influence amid a broader reminiscence of past styles and social norms.
Lise Mygrykel Whew, 18, red headed daughter of Sa Antonia, rises in aviation. She joins Gurtisa flying service at Lengstad New York, replacing Frances Harrell. Previously with the Dallas company, she now pilots a JT boat and joins a New York women’s aviation club with noted flyers.
Ah W Theo reported to the sheriff's department Mooday that a home on the Sutherlaw Springs road was robbed. Thieves got 75 Washes of porn, a stove, blankets, and odors. Local officials note a loss of household items and unknown remaining valuables.
An apparent municipal advertising campaign prompts residents nationwide to send letters praising San Antonio schools. The chamber of commerce publicity draws interest from Brooklyn to Colorado Springs and Indiana, with 42 letters delivered and around 4 more in process.
An oil truck skidded into a car on Soar Place street injuring the driver. The victim, identified as Garein of 214 Thafer Avenue, suffered multiple injuries and is hospitalized. Police investigating cause and conditions at the crash scene.
A long serving Army sergeant known for duty in various campaigns retires after twenty years of active duty. The veteran chaired unit events and carried out leadership roles before transitioning to civilian life.
A garbled report describes two deputies and a sheriff department action during a Sunday event. Witnesses recount injuries and confusion as security tried to calm tensions between rival groups at a local location.
Troy Caldwell faced a bond in a burglary style auto theft case involving transporting a stolen vehicle from Mech ar, Okla to San Aubtnin. A jail designation notes a $1000 bond after the Besar vnnity incident. Commissioner oul S. Took Wark handled the proceedings.
Robbers entered a residence on Ustric avenue while the Tate family was away and escaped with silverware and clothing valued at 200 francs. Detectives Gear and Willimaan are investigating the Monilrg case as they pursue leads.
A garbled tribute notes a master named Sengewad Willian Conky with ceremonial farewell hints. The fragmented text references marching and a retirement or removal event, but details and context are unclear due to damaged source wording.
Industry expert Mev Weeks praised the 8.A. poultry sector during a visit by David Symmons, agricultural agent for One Southern Davisie rail road, and guest Arthur Word at Lan Hevalle Thursday night. The discussion covered climate water soil and dual-use mountain processes in poultry, while Weeks highlighted a family-friendly event and a local park sung by a visitor.
Missing 16 year old Acstrech from SUT West Tivaittan Avenue prompted a search by her parents and local volunteers. The alert notes she was last seen on a Sunday and authorities are coordinating efforts with community members to locate her.
In a terse dispatch, Captain McDaniel departs for the Pacific theater to coordinate with officials on air crew training. Captain Meaniel plans liaison with Met City and Salwrilor as part of the mission, with details pending official briefings.
San Antonio police investigate a saddle theft reported near Weslaca, with ALC Allen as the contact point. A suspect is believed to have brought the item to Weslaca. The inquiry pursues clues about the thief and the saddle’s origin.
The Caterpillar Club reaches 205 members as parachute usage expands across aviation including navy marines and civilian pilots. Many pilots save lives by jumping from aircraft, with civilians adding new names yearly and airlines adopting the gear.
Ubiet of Valiee Owen Balday announces Monday that big department is tired of players losing to five mules two horses and a pair of geese. Whig animal aggregation spent weeks in the city pound at Mittman and Delia arresta Kilday asks owners of the animals to claim the beasts caught straying about the streets.
Mra T Landrum director of the South West Dairy Products company returned to Edinburg after attending the State Fancy Farmers contention.
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