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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1928

Page

8

JPERA Stars in New Frames for Opera Event

Backers of the coae ine pega CTR AtaeOU promote a sale of tickets for the Chicago Civic Opera Company productions to be staged at the Municipal Auditorium. The three operas Faust Lohengrin Norma and Carmen will be performed June 2 with gospel voices leading. A mystery gala tickets window opens Feb 1 with advance sales through December.

Auionig Coaeine Pega Ctr Ataeou Municipal Auditorium Chicago Civic Opera Company Gopelne Yele Faust

Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Manager Resigns

Corpus Christi December 13 Kaipts Bradford manager of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce resigns as he is appointed assistant manager of the commercial department of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. He notified the local board of his decision to step down.

A Reviow Corpus Cuiuisti Kaipts Bradford Corps Christi Chamber of Commerce Schaenher of Commerce Unite States Dectare

Ex Wife on 750 Bond in Slaying at Home

Coriscana Tex Mrs O Daniel 47 was granted $750 bond on a murder charge tied to the slaying of her ex husband at their home last night The couple had separated last February The man was a water court employee and had prior restraining orders against two men involved in the case

Ty Iofernational News Servi Corsicana Tex E O'Daniel O'Daniel

Display boards with photos of Chicago Opera stars

Ten attractive display boards with photos by Chicago Opera stars will be distributed around the city. Helen Jones, auditorium ticker selter, is shown displaying a new board.

Chicago Helen Jones

Stabbing Victim in Hospital After Parking Station Fight

Jack Gibbons of Seminole lay in critical condition after an assault at a local parking station. His brother in law, John Fares, is held on a warrant charging assault to murder from an earlier affray.

Qerom

Bodies of Slain Couple Revealed on Turnpike West of Upmpstead

A young woman about 25 and a well dressed man were found mysteriously shot to death outside a vacant bungalow on the turnpike west of Upmpstead, Lary Irland, today. Both were identified.

New York Nec Upmpstead Lary Irland

Mt Etna Volcano Becomes Active Again

Mt Etna shows renewed activity after a recent gigantic eruption. A dispatch from Moseina reports lava flow and crater activity this evening, indicating renewed volcanic unrest near the famous Italian volcano.

Mt. Etna Internuuoest News Secsices Komb Mt Etna Dod Moseina

Checks to Indians Lower This Year

Imaernice. PAWNUSKA, Oko, Dec. 15. Holiday checks distributed by the government to members of the Osage ending next Tuesday will amount to only $1000 apiece due to the low price received for oil leases at auction this week. More than 200 tribesmen will receive quarterly remittances.

Imaernice Pawnuska Oko Osage

Court to Hear Auction Law Arguments

A South Teamk company seeks a permanent injunction to block the city anti auction law. Judge TW S Anderson of the Seventh District court will hear points of law without testimony, with arguments by Charley Matthews for the plaintiff and Leroy Denman for the city. The hearing, postponed to Monday, follows a temporary restraining order issued after the ordinance’s passage.

South Teamk Company TW. S. Anderson Thirls-Seventh District Charley Matthewn Wednesias Leroy Denman Denzian Franklin Uwenman Matthews Decison Tudge Anderson Sallock Leonard Brown Thomas H. Franklin Charles Matthown South Truk Charles Texas Mathews Nooaintonia Wil Einimly Sinderson

Double Gun Battle Follows Kidnap Plot Near Dallas

Two men believed involved in a kidnap plot opened fire on the dairyman's home near Dallas after learning a group of three girls had been observed. A gunfight ensued with Joe Overton Sr and Joe Overton Jr firing from the residence as the suspects fled in an old model sedan. A bullet struck Mrs Leatherwood as she screamed, but no injuries were confirmed among the attackers. Local officers blocked highways in pursuit.

Ds Internationa News Service Dallas Tex Lee Joe P. Overton Ginrvd Overton Misa Ollie Leatherwood Ind Joe Overton Jr

Autoists Scatter as Gear Breaks on Bent Florex Street

Pete Martines's auto suffered a steering gear failure on Bent Florex Street, causing a zigzag scramble through traffic. The incident, noted in Corporation court Saturday, led to a charge of driving on the wrong side of the street against Mastincg.

Pribalinnk Uo Autoirta

Alice Mills Marries Ay International News Figure

A film actress Alice Mills wed Ay International News figure in a private ceremony at a Hollywood home. The couple plans a short residence abroad before settling in Honolulu, with attendees noting the union strengthens ties between entertainment and investment circles.

Alice Mills Ay International Berrice Holy Wool Call Bee Aline 11 Milla Screen Forresy Lo Wiliam JE Tavey Hollywoods Honolul

Teen Groom Weds 39 Year Old Employer in Noted Union Story

A 19 year old boy from New Britain, Conn. Edward Fanion, marries his 39 year old employer Mary Edwards, moving from a tenement to luxury. The article contrasts Edward’s former home with the bride’s mansion and notes their honeymoon plans.

Edward Fanion New Britain Conn Mary Edwards Edward Bride

Postal Rush Que Monday Post Office Faces Peak Season

Postmaster P. G. Tuens predicts Monday will mark the height of the fustmas rush at the local post office. Forty-one delivery trucks will run full time and 190 additional staff will join regular forces to handle routes, office duties, and auditorium branch work. Friday saw 4500 packages received at the auditorium amid cautions against careless handling.

P. G. Tuens Mos Lutas Delisere Lucas Lucna

Suspect jailed in safe blowing case in Dallas

A man identified by police as Guymond Morgan was held by authorities in Dallas in connection with a string of break ins at Albert Mann for Luboo Repair. The safe blast damaged a satellite door and caused the loss of about $2000.

Dallas Vee Albert

Barrymore Yacht Heads for Canal

A garbled report states Barrymore the yacht of Jotunarrymore, owner of a famed maritime film figure, may be joined by his bride Dolurog Castella at a congo port and cruise the South Sean arm aboard the vessel amid unconfirmed plans.

Dy International Enserrvice San Petho Doeka Sarfing Mariner Cmntlul Jotunarrymore Lantina Sage Dolurog Castella Mn Congo

Woodmen Camp 173 elects new officers at convention

At Golden Rod Camp 173 Woodmen of the World, officers for the coming term were named Turbeville as commander and D. Thompson as adjutant, with related posts for Cree Ace Env and G. St. Clark auditor. The local Woodmen camp, a leading city group, boasts over 1,500 members and meets monthly.

Yoakum Thee Golden Rod Turbeville Cowalommander D. Thompson Ally Telnet OL T. Wousan Hawker Roan Jehncom “Gentey G. St. Clark GT. Tucbeville A. J. Turbeville Conan Woodmen

Patten Will Bequests Total 570 Million Dollars

Probate court documents reveal a massive Patten estate valued at 570 million with a 20 million capital asset. Widow Mandy Toulsa Patten receives lifetime income. Upon death half the estate passes to her daughter and other Patten heirs share the remainder. Immediate heirs face cash claims from 2000 to 1900 each.

A. Patten Maandy Toulsa Patten Pattyn Pattony Oles Hall Patton Johanna Song Agnes Patten

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