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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1929

Page

11

Kidnaper Tells Guy of Pat's Escape

A tense canyon encounter unfolds as a kidnapper reveals Pat’s escape and the fate of a girl and boy. Montgomery confronts the suspect, naming Sheik Aunt goreny and revealing a plane theft and distant searches. The narrative hints at a pursuit and a missed chance to rescue.

Guy Pat Aguadrel Elidt Montgomery Jay Tedge Joud Girk Garlio Clyne

Light-Fingered Indies Hit City Stores Says Hopkins

Detective Captain Aubrey Hopkins reports a yearlong racket by women shoplifters in downtown Blores, netting over 15000 dollars recovered so far and amounting to about 23 percent of losses. Most stolen goods are ethwear and small items, with thieves ranging from the poorer to those wearing diamonds and fine furs.

Altluugh Aubrey Hopkins Joe Smite W.T. Mitchell Dozentown Blores Captain Hopkins Emath Vafar Quan City Hopkine Laure Sfitehell Hopkins

Old Feud Flares Into Fatal Street Brawl

Frank Castillo aged 38 of 159 Bunker Street and Catherine Baquival aged 32 of 125 Voria Street died after a Sunday night altercation. Castillo's skull was crushed by a heavy boat heel in Ninety-fourth Diveriet court while a preliminary hearing was waived by the defendant. Police say an old feud between the Castillon and Haywively families sparked the fatal fight. Several witnesses gave statements bearing on the motive.

Frank Castillo Bunker Street Catherine Baquival Joria Street Lastilla McCrory Justice of the Peace Jy FP. Boltz Volice Tuep‘las

Licker Gets Suits Easily Case Reported in San Antonio

Chief Owen Rilday warns San Antonio housewives of a suit theft ruse in which a man claiming to be from the manners visits homes and asks to read husbands’ trousers. About fifty suits have been taken in two months through this ruse. Doteor, 105 South St Mary’s Street, says a Negro-agent using the same method has operated widely.

San Antonio Owen Rilday South St Mary's Street Rilday Anid Mixtah Jones Dune

Fair Building Roof Repaired To Allow Arena Use

A report notes the exposition arena roof repaired to permit athletic teams to use the facility again. The city tried to secure repairs from Houston Roofing Co after a collapse but obtained no compensation. Damage estimated around 700 dollars.

Exposition Arena Reat Flouston Ronfuing Company

Two Aero Student Officers to Stand Rum Count Trials

Two Aero student officers Laubneh and Otto Wienecke face trials for alleged liquor offenses. Reported arrests followed a vehicle accident near a safety zone marker in San Antonio. Trial dates set for Monday and Tuesday with S. Balsam as trial judge advocate overseeing the prosecution. Cal. C. Ry Day and Col. RL Brown are mentioned in court leadership roles.

Aero Wight Brooks Hick Laubneh Otto Wienecke St Amlonio S. Balsam Cal. C RY Col RL. Brown

Watches and Cash Stolen In Tense Street Theft Case

Police and detectives pursue three petty suspects after theft reports from Ing G Perrymay at 1208 West Tauston Street and Atkinson at 1102 Me ag etie. A $9 cash loss and a wristwatch theft are noted, with a suit victimized by a man posing as a messenger for a cleaning establishment.

Ing. G. Perrymay West Tauston Street Atkinson A. Deliste

Citizen Victim of Hit-Run Autoist

The victim Felipe Silerga was taken to Robert Green Hospital for treatment Tuesday morning after a hit and run incident near South Bay Marcos and Passin Motors at The Way Taewell of the Southern Lifin railway.

Felipe Silerga Low Shett Robert 1. Green Hospital South Bay Marcos Passin Motors Taewell Iifin

Seed Tree Now Bears Oranges

An orange tree planted years ago by Mrs. E. B. Cook of 1015 Morning Street produced a remarkable crop despite no protection from frost or neglect. The tree, nine feet tall, bears fully matured oranges in April, astonishing for a third year planting with no care.

Cook Mornleg Street

20-Year San Antonio Resident Miss Sarah Helpin Dies

Miss Sarah Helpin, a 20 year resident of San Antonio, died at home on 423 Martin Street. Funeral services have not been announced. She is survived by her brother Terry Telpin and Miss Hyer Lyn Klein of New York.

Sarah Helpin San Antonin Martin Street Terry Telpin Hyerlyn Klein New York Iit Beatrice Pairtar Srorld Fumans Woalelee Barton Mader Arrdige Mart Misy Paichix Vontine Evie

Buffalo Menu Set for Orphans Home Dinner

A New Year dinner at the Protestant Orphans Home features a righty poumts and ole principal course. George W. der donated meat, receiving buffalo from the Gueulnight ranch for the Christmas trailer.

Righty Hatte Willy George W. der Gueulnight Ranch

Boltz Hospitalized After Arm Injury

An article notes Boltz hospitalized with a broken arm amid terse local details. It references a person named Woltz and a hospital in Banta Tosa with unclear context and a Saturday timing fragment.

Boltz TF Woltz Banta Tosa

Suitcase Thieves and Burglar Loot Reported

A suitcase with clothing marriage license items captain’s insignia and photos was stolen from a car on Nolan Street near the Crowded area. A suitcase containing about 500 worth of aluminum ware was taken from another vehicle on Ruiz Court. Police report a Monday night theft with entry through an unlocked door amid other burglaries in the city.

Aelive Tinta Thidley Tet Rie Lis Ong T. Widkor Ruiz Wnatkee Hope Winger Wren Nolan Street Sh Mubinson Negerding

Young Girl Cooks Cause House Fire

Fire officials report a youth handled cooking indoors leading to a house blaze at 213 Arlings fondal. The incident involved Catherine and Armia Mion and was subdued by firefighters before significant damage occurred.

Poketa Catherine Armia Mion FLW Aion Arlings Fondal Activitien Ieans

Specifications on Air Units At Rutadolph Field

Specifications on air units to be erected at Rutadolph field refer to Captain Ay Parker and the quarters. The text notes notification and mailed officers quarters with reception pending. The fragmentary report indicates ongoing administrative steps and awaiting delivery.

Rutadolph Field Ay Parker Parker

And I Remember When

A reminiscence recalls a Cotlank Montana cowboy of years past. The narrator notes the old crew wore varied outfits each evening and kept true to cowboy tradition, unlike a modern impersonator who could not ride or rope. The piece contrasts past authenticity with present pretenders.

Cotlank Mont

Red Cross Work in Bexar County Shows Increase

Red Cross work in Bexar County rose steadily with higher case totals each year. The 1940s saw averages from 70 to 92 cases monthly, peaking in the latest year at about 1,098 for the year, with November handling 244 cases and a doubling of the prior year’s record.

Red Cross Bexar County Hexar Cowie Chanter Red Crosse Tremont Red Crags

Alleged Pair of Blackjackers Put in County Jail

M T Sorrell of 320 Varzay street and Frank Trecine of 1302 Gibbs street were jailed after county charges filed against them. Each faced counts of robbing with a prohibitive weapon, burglary and theft. Victim Warvey Diblivet of 217 South Volarix street reported a $17.50 robbery and burglary of his home on East Side cats, 820 Hedges street, plus a porch foam belonging to Uns Pondegent, 010ediger street. Charges were filed before Justice of the Peace Levis F. Bolts.

M.T. Sorrell Varzay Street Frank Trecine Gibbs Street Tucsius Warvey East Side Hedges Street Uns Pondegent Justice of the Peace Levis F. Bolts

Divorce Dilemma Sparks Reader Debate

In a speculative column Beatrice Pairtar analyzes a tale of marital strain and the social pressures surrounding divorce. The piece questions whether couples should endure hardships or end marriages, noting that many resist reconciliation despite serious issues.

Church Plans 35000 Building at Local Methodist Church

The Los Magnots Heights Methodist church plans a 35000 dollar building project at the southwest corner of Catalin and Spermemence streets. Rev. J Leonard Tea, pastor, said that keel lumber and materials have been purchased and work will begin in the latter part of the year. The institution is now located at Got Ler Hall Street.

Los Magotrs Heights Darthwest Catalin and Spermemence Streets Keysters Sons Got Ler Hall Street J. Leonard Téa Tute Church Hheee Liu

Suspect in Stevens Killing on New Bond

Indicted in connection with the killing of Captain Charles B Stevens, the suspect appears in a new bond arrangement. The case involves residency, a bondsman, and ongoing questions as authorities pursue leads and secure the suspect’s detention.

Stevens New Bond Toe Trabrecht Charles B Stovens Frend SHH Bani Lye Quest Juan Tosa Inzpity Housemans J. J. Swift Cily Aelverer Waa Nes Mle Crurs Didteiek Coore Sevgal

Anthony Appeal to Be Heard Thursday

A motion for leniency in a cited case will be heard Thursday before Judge WS Andersen in the seventh district. The hearing concerns an appeal by Tony Charlie related to a sentence in a state prison on a statute.

Anthony Tony Rharie WS. Andersen

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