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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1929

Page

4

Unidentified Brewster County Man Found Dead Near Lajitas

In Alpine Texas on December 29, officials still cannot identify the deceased found by Mexicans near the Titile village of Lajitas, about 100 miles south of Alpine. Sheriff W. Q believes he was an ex soldier with U S government items nearby. pockets held two cards with San Antonio addresses. Mexicans recall the man appearing in the area months earlier and years before.

Alpine Texas Brewster County Myo Lajitas Here W. QO U.S San Antonio Requa and Hildebrand North St. Mars’s Street A. L. Martin H. F. Beldt

National Bank of Yoakum Names New Officers at Meet

Yoakim Texas December issue reports Palmer of Yoakum elected president of the board of directors of the Yoakum National Bank succeeding Tate W Uri. Balmer, formerly cashier, becomes president of Fidelity Investment Co after election. Other officers include M. Green vice president Van T. Price vice president Beery Wendtland cashier A. Higgs assistant cashier and directors B. Carruth J. Me Tennett.

Yoakim Texas Palmer Yoakum Yoakum National Bank Tate W Uri Mes Balmer Fidelity’ Tuvestment Company Hawk Dheting M. Green Cineen Presiueit van T. Price Yugkum Presdent A.A. Riggs YoskuDt Vies Jee Int Beery Wendtland Cashier A Iidgway Necistaat Gration B. Carruth J. Me Tennett Sin Antonio Dehu M. Green Curves J WL Bowd Oto Wagner Dan Pant Kel Prive A. al Higgs

Judge R. E. Brooks, Houston Lawyer, Dies of Illness

Houston jurist and oil industry figure Judge Richard Edward Brooks, longtime lawyer, former president of the Producers Company, and organizer of the Texas Company, died after a brief illness. Brooks led the Producers Company before its 1917 absorption by Texas Company.

R. E. Brooks Houston Tre Richard Edward Trooks Ji Here Inday Brooks Trxsa Company Oil Producers and Distributors Mnd Producers Company Texas Company

El Paso Concern Lowers Air Rates

El Paso reports a reduction in air fares by 125 percent through issued scripts for Mexican air lines. Passengers will pay 650 pesos for 1000 peso value scripts on routes between Ti] Vase Suarez and Mexico City, via Corporacion Aeronautica Dr Transportes.

FL Paso Bor Corporacion Aeronauca Dr Transportes Mexican Transcast Line Ti] Vase Suarez Mexico City

Roadway Actor Sentenced to Life in Folsom Prison

Dee, 29, reports Jay Sheridan former Broadway character actor received a life term in Folsom for forgery with prior convictions.

Ban Diego Calif Dee Jay Sheridan Broadscay Folsom Sheridan

Company probe began in Winn Richardson case

Information links the Winn Richardson receivership to a grand jury inquiry led by Sam G. Newton Jr. The investigation targets more than 100 individuals with accounts due from the company as part of a broader inquiry ordered by District Attorney Lemar Setligton. Judge W. Weary will swear in a new grand jury on January 4 to pursue the inquiry into the firm’s affairs.

Winn Richardson Company Sam G. Newton Jr Newton Te Bes Compan W. Weary Jorney Lemar Setligton Canks Ficw Gnanevil

Funeral for Little 8 A Maiden Is Set

Funeral services for Georgia Elin Coase 11 at 9 a.m. Sunday at Tribe Undertaking Co with Rev John F Peachey of Celvary Baptist Church officiating. She is survived by her parents William T Conse and Tinie Victor Conse and a sister Lois.

Georgia Elin Coase Alngechert Tribe Undertaking Company John F. Peachey Celvary Baptist Church William T. Conse Alier Tinie Victor Conse Lois

Eight One Dollar Bills Stolen Near Cam eron and Houston

A man snatched eight one dollar bills from fruit stand operator B. TS. Myler at the corner of Cameron and Houston streets on a Saturday night. Myler, near 1718 North Pie skeet, said he felt someone grab nine pills from his pocket, tearing one bill in the struggle as the thief fled down Honetan street.

Honetan Myler North Pie Skeet Cameron Houston

Colorado Resort Burns Amid High Winds

The Elder Springs resort, about 20 miles northwest of Denver, was more than half destroyed by fire driven by strong winds. For a time the flames threatened the entire resort before crews brought the blaze under control. Damage was estimated at over 10 million dollars. the cause was not yet determined.

Denver Elder Springs

The Kid Diggleville and the Double Moon Ranch Tale

A rough frontier saga recounts Luke Diggleville, a young ranch manager, trimming crookish hands, reclaiming a failing Double Moon ranch, and reshaping outlaws into lawmen. Old rivals Jim Peterson and Red Jaggera drift away as Diggleville builds peace and profits.

Cayt Luke Diggleville Lidble Moon Ranch Col Andy Smithwick Double Moon Country Kidgeteville Diggleville Cylonel Andy

Oklahoma city area shaken by mild earthquakes

A small Oklahoma region about 100 miles across felt two earthquakes today with no damage reported. Shocks lasted three to four seconds as residents noted minor tremors in Oklahoma and surrounding counties near Oklahoma City.

Oklatioma City Okla Oklahoma Conntliangi Croita

Army Newspaper Man Transferred to Kansas Post

Private A. Frick, longtime San Antonio Light reporter and Fort Sam Houston Boy Scouts leader, will head Hoy Spout activities at Fort Leavenworth General Infantr y Hospital. Previously tied to Herrin Illinois Daily Journal, Frick has served as deputy Kenut commissioner for Alamo Area council and vice chancellor of the Army lodge.

A. Frick San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Fort Leavenworth Kansas Acouse Frick Herrin Illinois Jeurwal Uren Alamo Area Council Sans Antonio Ole Army Lodge Rights of Pything

Hanukkah Program At Temple Beth-1 School

Temple Beth-1 religious school hosts a Hanukkah program Sunday at 3:30 PM in the temple community center. A tableau titled The Spirit of Hanukkah will be performed by primary children, with gifts to all pupils and a voluntary offering for the Jewish Children's Home in New Orleans.

Temple Beth-1 t he_temple Sere Orleans San Aptonin Osphoon

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