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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

11

Even Matches on Fridays Mat Card Preview

Four wrestlers headline the Burt San Houston card with balanced weights and speed. Jack Chris weighs 170 pounds as he faces rival Nimble Fox in the main bout while Tiger Mills and Goa Leahmen clash in the semi final. Louis Alberta to referee all bouts and a pre liminary bout was added Friday morning.

Fone Burt San Houston Nallas Lesa Jack Chrisip Fox Tou Bartell Low Mimself Christie Tiger Mills Bulte Montana Milla Goa Leahmen St. Louin’ Dutchman T Leahman R Louis Kid Alberta

Mayor Hopes New Alamo Bill Will Pass at Session

Mayor Chambers expresses optimism that an Alamo bill seeking a $250000 appropriation for land purchase and ground adjustments will be submitted to the legislature's special session. He believes the measure will pass this time.

Alamo Chambers

Arkansas Murder Victim Identified in Marked Tree

Marked Tree mystery ends as Lah L Pontenherrs near Blstheville identifies Thelma Toward, 23, of Marked Tree as the murder victim. Authorities said Toward’s body was found in a rural area last week and the case remains under investigation with no arrest announced.

Arkansas Ork Lah L. Pontenherrs Blstheville An Haughter

Three Men Face Theft Charges in Local Court

Three men identified as Pablo Yearrn John Bustos and Peilra Anibada were arraigned Friday in Tuation of the Peace court and remanded on $500 bond. They allegedly took a bag of clothing from Mina Margnesio Navarro at 215 North Frecos Street Mondas.

Coatgen Tuation of the Peace John F. Onfon Thora Pablo Yearrn Yohn Bustos Peilra Anibada Montana Pireet Mina Margnesio Navarro North Frecos Street Mondas

Ambrose Risks Gridiron Clash At Madison Square Garden

Gerald Ambrose prepares for a 30 round heavyweight showcase against Johnny Risko at Madison Square Garden, with Griffith and Sharkey slated for later Rocky matches in Miami and Boston. Risko carries a strong ring record, including a 46 round win over Sharkey, while Ambrose seeks redemption after earlier setbacks.

Edward J. Neil Pres Sparta New York Gerald Ambrose Riffit Madison Square Garden Johnny Risko Miami Fla Geral Ambrose Sults Nisko Oeme Detroit Cleveland Gerald Rijsko Griffith Tusko Forbidden Johnny Jimy Bradlock Garden Tully Waa Braddock Jack Sharkes Max Schmeling Schmeling Alec Paul Cavalier Harald Movs New Jersey Iceberg Larry Johnson Ri Fith Joe Sektsra Dayton

Repairs Begin on French Cable Ship After Earthquake

Paris reports the French Cable Company announced the cable ship engaged in preliminary repairs to a cable damaged by the submarine earthquake of November 18. The vessel, Fuountd dernmee bil, completed initial work and awaits further orders.

Paris

Ladies Love Brutes Debuts for Norma Shearer at Paramount

Norma Shearer is booked by Paramount to star in the talkie Ladies Love Brutes, her first dialogue film, with George Bancroft's new project and a proposed title. The piece notes Shearer’s prior voice experience, the cast, and surrounding Hollywood activity as Christmas fades.

Louella O Parsons Ersal Sorvles Motion Scitire Maliter Npveichl de Halvera Sensier Los Angeles Dee Aslor Paramount George Bancroft Miss Astor Amoiy Tre Siabassy Elity Svitl Europe London Herlip Norman Steiner Lallywood al Ragnam Patsy Rath Miller New York Tintolhyerzog Mwe Wellywood Yonne

Thief Breaks Into Flores Cafe and Local Homes

Detectives Al Kohn and Ed Amacher report a nighttime burglary spree ending with a raid on the Flores cafe at 1021 South Flores. Loot was light, mainly tobacco, after the thief feasted on pies and food. Police also probe robberies at Dr Lucius H. V0 Boeing Aime Heights and Dr W W O Quinn home, with clothing and valuables stolen.

A. W. Wray South Flores Strivt al Kohn Ed Amacher Lucius II Boeing Avenir Alamo Heights W. W. O'Quinn Donaldson Burghes Santa Anna Street

15 Candidates for 5 Chamber Posts

A clan race in the election of new directors for the chamber of commerce placed 15 candidates in contention for five director posts. Balloting was conducted at noon with nearly all members of the 15 loyal to the organization present. Present directors include Bl. 11. Kifer Tyige J. W. Young Te. FLillser Then Friedrich Nat Goldsmith I McKenzie Walter Napier William Cohse Dr. Frederick Terrell and Dr. Ta Thomson.

Chamber of Com- Mreee Chamber Onn Thensanid Heard Kifer Tyige J. W. Young Te. Flillser Friedrich Nat Goldsmith I McKenzie Walter Napier William Cohse Frederick Terrell Thomson

Polish Statesman Dead in Warsaw

Polish editor and veteran statesman Dov Watraw dies in Warsaw at age 97. The passing removes a longtime figure in WATRAW reporting and Polish public life.

Warsaw

Giant Whale Exhibit Aboard Southtown Display

A giant whale is on exhibit in San Antonio in a steel hall near 8 California concern. The article notes the whale’s size, weight estimates, and life cycle details while explaining blubber and whale physiology for visitors.

S. A Steves and Sons California

Majestic Theatre to Feature Talkies and Vaudeville Acts

The Majestic presents an outdoor talkie and vaudeville lineup led by Warner Thaxton and Kitty Boner. Also on stage are The Davies trio, Vermore and Shelley, Val Haress and Gertrude Shari with musical and dance acts, plus a romance film set in the Southwest.

Welday Dave Warner Thaxton Augie Ciseu Old Ariana Mttemaner Rinemide Antonio Morena Wmlr Nae Tatler Rio Grande Arizona Wile California Mosiay Rovsinn Amerten Kitty Boner Enaling Hee Bong Daner Ranke Migs Vaner Ste Tou Davies Vermore Shelley Val Haress Gertrude Shari

Arlen and Wray Star in State Theater Four Feathers

The Four Feathers opens at the State Theater for a week with Arlen Wray William Powell Clive Brock and Noah Leary in the cast. The adventure romance follows Harry Feversham seeking courage and redeeming his cowardice while a jungle backdrop provides dramatic scenery and peril.

Four Feathers Paramount Screre A. E B. Mason Formarcoi William Vowell Riehard Arlen Fay Wray Clive Brock Noah Leary Wiman Wiehard Arlen Harry Feversham Clive William Powell Thedoritz Way Wrag Ia Arlen

New York Picketing Leads to Mass Communist Arrests

A group of 60 Communists, including 28 women, were arrested in New York as they gathered to picket in front of a loft building on the West Twouls-sirih streek, part of a broader protest by students.

New York Sisty Communiste West Twouls-sirih Streek

Pernston Retires After Service Disability

Tidfield air corps veteran Féward J. Mernsion of Fort Sam Houston retires due to disability. Local notices mention retirement for service, with references to employment opportunities and The Light classifieds.

Pernston Féward J. Mernsion Air Corps Tidfield Fort Sam Houston Fenlay

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