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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1929

Page

13

Kidnaper's Plane Stranded on Plateau

Mary Patricia Dawn meets aviator Guy Elliott connected to William Bryce about a new plane. Tom Burns tries to rob the company after a medical misstep and is jailed. Pat’s widowed mother entrusts funds to Bryce Meyee, a quarrel follows. Bryce’s grandson vanishes, Pat is taken aloft, a ransom note and mysterious disappearance unfold.

Mary Patricia Dawn Guy Elliott William Bryce Aye Tom Burns Hig Caugh Pat Bryce Meyee Gry Bryce Milly Teaiment Brycie Pattee Susan Guy

Cat intelligence tested by Professor Warden device

Professor C J Warden built an apparatus to study cat intelligence and how much a cat can learn. The pictured cat is labeled dumb for walking in the wrong direction, and a shock is described as her reward. The caption notes some cats learn quickly while others never do.

C J. Warden

Canyon Edge Drama in Pat Adventure Chapter XXXVIII

A tense scene unfolds as Pat confronts fear on a precipitous plateau. Pat and companions face a deadly fate near a towering canyon wall. A plane lands Pat’s boy and child remains hidden while danger looms ahead with a looming cliff and perilous strides toward rescue or ruin.

Daughters In Will To Inherit Portions Of Several Estates

Ale. Tea Yancey and Anne Tee Metnard are named as daughters who will receive specified properties or cash portions from multiple estates after probate. Jer J. W. Yoaneecs is named executor for one estate and will handle the cash balance. Lisa Willman’s heirs will receive her estate, and Ina Roberta Bean will receive property from her husband Charles Somers Dean. The estates total over $1400 in value.

Yancey Blenah Mattre Hlinler Ales Ida Moa Matthews Anne Tee Metnard Travia Park Aethodiatehoteh Jer J. W. Yoaneecs Wan Omed Entale Lisa Willman RO. Willman Jor F. Willman Mra Ida Willwow Pape Metha Willman Pape Ina Roberta Bean Charles Somers Dean

Crum Delivers Talk to Ralph Waldo Vanerson Junior High

Crum addressed students and faculty at Ralph Waldo Vanerson Junior High School on Thursday. The speaker used slides to illustrate his lecture, invited by Nat Trananel and Waller Darin.

Rolfe P. Genny Ralph Waldo Vanerson Junior High School Lursday Th. Crum Nat Ttranael Waller Darin

Charity body rally for aid prompts urgent appeal

The Christmas Cheer association reports donations of clothing and food fall short of needs. President Sam Slack urges Santa Antonins to contribute more as firefighters assist in organizing the drive at 27 North Alamo Street. Desperate appeals include a sick man seeking food and a single mother of three seeking clothing.

Sam Slack San Antoninns Puestlay North Alamo Street

Honda Funeral for 8.A. Resident

The obituary notes the death of Maggie Syrcarin kon at her residence 122 Madison treat. Burial arrangements are in Honda. Survived by husband A. venvtingen, daughter Mrs Whal of San Antonio, brother J. 8. Gwen of San Mareoa, and three grandchildren Frank Woods, Mra. C. R. Akin, and Mra. Jy Forsyth, all of San Antonio.

Maggie Syrcarinkon Madison Treat Honda Bywerringen San Antonio Kho A. Venvtingen Whal San Antonia Gwen San Mareoa Frank Woods Mra. C. R. Akin Mra. Jy Forsyth San Antons

Bandit raid arrest follows chase through San Antonio

San Antonio police and New Braunfels sheriff’s deputies stopped a four man bandit gang after a high speed chase from New Braunfels. The culprits, linked to a rash of hold ups, were identified by vehicle and license plate. A local couple, Ronnie Millee Cromwell and husband, were also noted in connection with farmland activity and a surprising pottery turn for Mrs Cromwell.

Hulse San Antonio New Braunfels San Antonin Pole Newcotny San Antoni Polier Loval Gobher T Welly Har Leamon Cam Horgedol Kofly Star

Indian War Weapons Relics Donated to Witte Museum

Jack McKown holds an old six shooter and E. D. West’s keen-bladed knife from Indian campaigns and the Civil War. Relics were presented to the Witte Museum on Monday.

Jack McKown E. D. Westfall Witte Museum

New Occupation Mrs Emmie Miller Cramiwell

Mrs Emmie Miller Cramiwell of Atascosa county stands beside figures she sculpted from a modeling clay found on her farm while digging post holes. The scene shows her proud display of clay creations amid the work on the barren land.

Ronnie Millee-Cromwell Cromwell Mons Will J. Miller Cromyells Industrial Department The Chamber of Comeneres Emmie Miller Cramiwell Atascosa County

City Awards Sand and Coal Contracts

City council awarded sand and coal contracts for municipal projects including Brackinnridge park and street maintenance. The Neese brothers will supply 200 sacks of sand at 82 per yard and Vedern Supply Co. will supply coal at 2 dollars per unit. Also approved purchases of three cars from Stape Don France Ue Monsehack and Bimpany and a three car at RTI from LG N Coal Co.

Hus Cits Council Golden Sami Brackinnridge Park Tarreal Neese Brothers Vedern Supply Company Woted Don France Ue Monsehack & Bimpany RTI LG. N. Coal Company

Boy Recovering From Auto Injury in Local Hospital

A boy injured in an automobile incident Monday night at Thiston aril Pega prreeta is recovering at Habert B. Green hospital. The accident occurred on SL Noeth Ban Maren stract with Seyenraul bey and Santiago Gon vales noted at the scene.

An Seyenraul Bey Santiago Gon Vales Noeth Maren Stract Wis Jr Habert B. Green Hospital Swriea Atrick Thiston Aril Pega Prreeta

And I Remember When

The piece recalls a popular vaudeville act featuring the “da stabute” and the “consta bate” routine. It notes appearances in San Antonio at the Majestic theater and cites Larry T. Watson’s characterization of the performer in 1918, including the familiar exchange “You'd be surprised.”

Larry T. Watson Mito Constabate

Two Boys Jailed as Auto Thieves

Two youths believed to be involved in automobile theft were jailed after Arnold of 105 Sandnan Street reported his car taken while in front of his home. He restrained the youths with a pistol until officers arrived. responders included ALD McDonald, Owen Kilday, and policemen Th Long and Frat Bost.

FTC Arnold Sandnan Street Ald. McDonald Owen Kilday

Man Fined 500n Vagrant Count After Trial

After trial Friday in Corporatom rourk on Vagrances charges, Tris Grimm won release by Judge Wait Son. About six bouts later he was rearrested by Detectives Lurber and Dreseb, who found him after, under brush. He was fined 350.

Corporatom Rourk Vagranes Tris Grimm Wait Son Ify Lurber Dreseb

School Heads Hear Varsity Professor at Board Meeting

Byred Arer of the University of Sheil addresses San Antonio public schools at a Monday school board meeting. The theme of his talk is Spare Vision of Schools.

Byred Arer University of Sheil San Antonio

Fery Beard No Prescription Forgetting Strong

A column by Bess Carroll discusses beard growth and perceived health benefits. It cites Dr. W. A. King cautioning against relying on long facial hair for fitness, noting physical health reflects vitality rather than beard length. The piece references Samson and historical beard myths, concluding beards do not guarantee strength.

Ube Tims Stork Tobi Santa Claws Samson Samsun Ds. W. A. King Liege Whitkers King

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