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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1929

Page

2

Orville residents hold vigil as missing Melvin Horst presumed buried

In Orville Ohio investigation into four year old Melvin Horst’s disappearance takes a grave turn as a storeman and others claim the boy is dead and will be buried at a noted site. Walter Monger moves to verify the confession and lead a search party to the grave.

Wooster Ohio Orville Walter J. Monger Monger Melvin Bed Tero Mougey Aselvin Melvin Stan Orrville Melvine Steath Raymond Horst

Hospital scenes fade after Saturday clash

Partial OCR reads like a chaotic police report about injuries and an emergency operation at Robert B. Green hospital. The wounded Saltelo, 24, of Cullen Street, is named in the fragment with no clear follow up on police rearmament or full visit details.

Ades Saltelo Cullen Street Fre Robert H. Green Hospital

Veteran Firemen Guests at Dinner in San Marcos

A San Marcos gathering honored early local fire fighters who battled fires by hand, with Merton Bwilt, bee Green, and Claude deny among the guests. Speakers included Marér FAR Wilhelm and Eugene de Strizens, plus Mrs R Porter and J R Porter.

San Marcos Mer San Fatera Sam Marcon Amonz Ran Marcos Merton Bwilt Bee Green Claude Deny Marér Far. Wilhelm Eugene de Strizens Merton Swift Claude Jers R. Porter

Executions After Raid on Bandits Reported

In Nogaler Fonors on December 14 a clash between about 200 bandits and a federal detachment near Hericceus the capital of Sonera left the bandit Inyder dead and six prisoners executed as reported from Lodas.

Nogaler Fonors Elarh Sabugripa Hericceus Sonera

Dinner for the Brite clan and Bend pecan tale

Senator Bill Brite celebrates Golden Wedding anniversary with family at home in Bend San Saba county. Fifteen children and many grandchildren expected for a barbecue style feast. The Bend area hosts a thriving pecan industry with cooperative marketing and local officials involved in county matters.

Bill Brite Brite Alzacosa Bill Sara le Atcosa

Ambiguous War Remarks Prompt Arrests in Texas Case

A Friday statement by Vals references General Alfaro Obregon and Callea in a murky plot linked to the assassination of a Mexican president. Indictments also name Duke Carter, San Antonio constable, and Alien Walker on related charges amid tense border politics.

Borce Calles Gil

Calles' Son Returns to Mexico City

The report notes Calles' son arriving in Mexico City amid discussions of church relations and religious rites among Mexican Indians. It also covers political financial details from Pennsylvania elections, and international remarks on Russia and Britain with varied commentary.

Calles Mexico City Las Cruces Associated Press

NBC Plans World Christmas Broadcast From Abroad

New York Dre 14 NBC plans a Christmas Eve program with broadcasts from England Germany and Holland to air across its network. NBC will also offer world access by short waves and feature two Christmas carols from Madison Square Garden with about 400 clubs invited to participate.

New York Dre Radio America Bs Ibn Jonal Broadcasting Company Englad Germany Holland Chrish Anas Aril NBC Madison Square Garden

Know Your Fireman A Green Joins Service

Fireman A Green of 210 Tas Marae Street is profiled in the Know Your Fireman series. The entry notes he joined on March 22, 922, and mentions three chauffeurs and locations at Alamo and Water Streets.

A. Green Tas Marae Sta Alamo Water Streets Inday Vie

San Marcos Charity Drive Delayed to February

San Marcos United Charities postponed their December drive and plan a February launch. Chairman TL Thompson said the postponement follows heavy clothing demand and ongoing charity efforts in the region.

San Marcos San Matigon Tyee San Marcon United Trica Ign TL Thompson Progrran Sista

Local Radio Saturday Schedule Highlights and Programs

A dense listing of radio stations WOI KTSP KUED WEA P Zine and others outlines Saturday programs across Central Standard Time. It notes time slots from morning to night featuring concerts symphonies dance shows and miscellaneous broadcasts with numerous station call letters and program names.

Aged Negro Held for Shooting Two Men Near Home

In Bexar county jail, an elderly Black man is held on charges after a shooting near his residence. Authorities identify two men struck during an incident tied to group violence. the suspect claims self defense with a bird shot. Court action led by Justice John F. Onion with officers Captain Harvey and Chit of Folke Queen Kil dag involved.

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Confessed Slayer Put Under Arrest

MUNCIE Ind Jul 14 Officers reported a confessed slayer was arrested after a long pursuit through Kentucks and Ohio with accomplices. The suspect, described as under heavy guard, was taken to a local home for questioning. Detentions continue as the case develops.

Muncie Tee Long Kentucks Ohio Tamen Weel Sra Freorge Heath

KTSA Radio Schedule Highlights From San Antonio Area

A detailed listing shows KTSA and affiliated stations broadcasting on 1290 kilocycles with programs across Saturday and Sunday including Adventures of Joggnd Vi CM Variety Paramount Publix hour Bob Skiles and old timers and a range of church services concerts and newsreels. The schedule spans multiple stations WEAF WABC WEAX and others with numerous musical shows and community programming.

KTSA San Antorio Plaza Hotel Paramount Publix U. A Bob Skiles Messege Flowers D. m—McHessen

Fire destroys homes on Rockwood Court Saturday

A midmorning blaze on Rockwood Court near Hackberry Street in San Antonio engulfed a block, injuring no one and forcing firefighters to abandon standard tactics. Marie Franky awoke to a glow on her wall then aided by firefighters as gas-fed flames spread through the structure, threatening neighboring houses. Otin Ubewaing, a carpenter, tried to reach occupants but the fire overwhelmed the building. Only a mat is saved as flames gutted the Rockwood row.

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Mexican Garrison Payroll Theft Stuns City

In Mexico City a garrison guard detail woke to a missing payroll of 25000. Four soldiers reportedly stole the payroll from the town hall keeper’s office during the night and changed into disguises before fleeing.

Mexico City Pantrerax Hay Minster

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