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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1929

Page

13

Dick's Invention Faces Pressure and Romance Prose

Dick toils over a experimental device aided by Ted Ericson while Mary For a stroll confesses a desperate plea. Ericson ridicules the project, and Dick endures harassment from locals as Old Man Mand nears death. Mary asks Dick to promise to avenge her father, testing his resolve amid invention and affection.

Tunge Ted Ericson Hensbay Biel Erlcson Lie Jia Roma Mary Jovery Promine Fternity

Rider Plucked By Robbers After Ride Offer

W B Cannon of San Antonio traveling through South Texas gave two well dressed horned men a lift. They picked up his meal and demanded money, forcing him to exit and watch the car drive away toward San Antonio. He arrived in Corpus Christi carless and moneyless after the assailants fled with his $110 auto and $94 water.

Connon San Antonio South Texas Otis Limi Bill South Vreen Street Anil Hornet Teeville Lin Antonio

Health Association Meet Date Moved to March in San Antonio

The Texan Public Wealth Association annu al meeting in San Antonio has shifted from March 18 to a later date amid a conference of the Texan Conference of Social Welfare. Bexar County Public Health officials reported the change Wednesday. Members plan to attend a three day social welfare event in Worth, highlighting the updated schedule and ongoing collaboration.

San Antonio Texan Conference of Social Welfare Bexar County

Memory Books Chosen at Irackenridge Senior School

The Irackenridge Senior School memory books committee named members Miss Margaret Quinn chair and Elizabeth Milam with Amit and zon MAt zon, inviting further submissions by teachers and students for the spring graduation project.

Irackenridge Senior School Wis Clade Margaret Quinn Amit Elon

Valley Wells P O Examination Set

Examinations for the Valley Wells post office were announced by the United States Civil Service Commission. Applications will be received until March 1. The fourth class office pays about 3640 dollars in 1929. Applicants must be between 27 and 63 years old and reside within the office territory.

Wells Crystal City United States Civil Service Commission Rendy aory'Gy

Playground Tots to Give Program

Children of the Diong mei pany ground directed by Mrs Marty Wilson will give in Trent at the Wasi Wilton nehop in Los Angeles Friday night at 8 o clock. The entertainment will feature the inspires of the Los Angeles Heights Civic Teazne.

Vecter Marty Wilson Turtedain- Trent Wasi Wilton Nehop Tow Angeles Jteighte Los Angeles Heights

Unclear OCR fragment on independence era topics

Fragmentary text references Sodas Hogsom and a February 13, 1778 date, mentions the Second Continental Congress, a proposal for independence, and a 1765 note about the University of North Carolina. Many garbled words obscure precise facts and connections among events, people, and places.

Jines Wilson Foy England University of North Carolinna

New Members of Rattler Club Initiated At Meet

The Rattler Club admitted nineteen new members at St Mary’s University. Initiation took place Tuesday night in the schol auditorium with a banquet at the Menger base. Toasts by Albert Mollinger Logese Poulin and others highlighted the ceremony.

Rattler Club Trattfer Lab St. Mary's Weiversity Iis Menger Albert, Mollinger Swailp Logese Poulin Alfred Robe Joh Block Albert Washburton Michael’ Aubert Wlvicer Coning J. Broden Che Wes Avi Charles Bang I. Fowler Srodon A. Day F. Wenstein B. Parson Pruitt 4. Bintnow A. Seekett I. Zareanil Bi Lydwis

State Endeavor Meeting Sets June Convention in Houston

The June 12 meeting announced a statewide convention in Houston from 12 to 17. Dr B D D Greer urged Christian citizenship and voting rights during the Beacon Hill Church gathering while city bylaws were read and adopted.

State Endeavor Houston Gitr GB Beacon Hill B.D. D. Greer

Dairy Association Engages Tester in County Review

The Dairy Association of Dhe Besar County hires tester services from Tt. &. Lawrence of Big Spring. Lawrence is an official contaster, a Vesign graduate, and has prior work as an official contaster in South Texas.

Dhe Besar County Dairy Ler Improvement Association W. A. Warn Jey Gna

Remembering a bitter winter along the Gulf Coast

The writer recalls an extreme cold spell starting February 1 1800 that froze San Antonio and stretched south to New Orleans. He describes frosty days, heaters, brickwork, and people skating on improvised rides by Navarca street crossing while Mardi Gras week faced disruptive weather and travelers sought shelter.

San Antonio Sonthena Navarca Mesteans Gulf Coast Atardi Gras Sa New Orleans

School flag contest kickoff at Waljone San Antonio

Organization of a flag contest at Waljone San Antonio school sponsored by Trackeoridge Senior School and The Light along with 20 newspapers and the U S Ping association. Teachers and Girl Scout groups mobilize, eligibility for 10 to 18-year-olds, seven essay questions printed, prizes include world trip and trips to eastern states, with further entries invited.

Waljone San Antonio Wierway Orley The Light United States Ping Association Trackeoridge Senior School Feacuers Ollie Stralon He English Jepaeiment Marguerite Jing Ange King Jenders Yok Pendork Military Academy Don Pencock Albert Burris Ak Dreas Posaiin Doen Xcolos Stromd Aouther Lin Nest Valindro Yale Congress Nike Amerie Peoncia Monilus Follor Iy wStundity Inndmarke Organizetiong Inlead Volling

Firefighters Cook A King Sized Meal In San Antonio

Two San Antonio Fire Department captains, E. R. Ernest and H. M. Kuhlman, showcase a hearty dish called deep sea mulligan at the central fire station. Their culinary claim highlights camaraderie and resilience among the smoke eaters as they feed colleagues.

San Antonio Fire Department Central Fire Station E. R.ernest H. M. Kuhlman

Scouts Fund Totals 4500 in Council Campaigns

Disjointed figures show a 4500 total for Scouts funds linked to a council campaign. Mentions of multiple groups include Huy Scouts and Alama Arn, with a 1048 pledge by Ketler group and a 4509.51 check-up. Meetings set at Plaza hotel through Meiday with a charity dinner planned.

Alama Arn Council Huy Scouts Wourimoday Alumn Artine Binod Wetnesday

Reach Final Stage in Target Match

The four cadets in the Eighth Corps Area compete at Main Avenue and Brackenridge Senior High as the final stage nears. Weather delayed the event last week, but field activities proceeded with some teams still finishing their rounds.

Main Avenue Brackenridge Cott

Man Wounded in Shooting Case Near Jett Sea Tree

Tanes Miler of 4 Tunas Street was wounded Wednesday and treated at Robert Green Hospital with a Wellst wand. Police had no details of the shooting.

Tanes Miler Tunas Street Robert 1. Green Hospital

Clay Investment Expert to Give Rotary Address

Clay investment expert Paul Chay will speak at the Rotary Club meeting at noon Friday in St Anthony, presenting on finance and investing. He is author of a longpopular book and has long been associated with Moody's service as a financial forecaster.

Clay Tocal Rotary Paul Chay Anthony Bytel Avas Ma Want Violor Moody's Investment Service

Two Negro Women Rob Man Of 150 Dollars And Fare

A man reported being robbed by two Black women at the Menger hotel area in the early hours. He said 150 dollars in cash and a railroad fare were taken as he walked east along Mast Cavekell Street near the hotel. Police are investigating the incident and seeking more details.

Lynas Te Menger

Burial Conducted For George Worley

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for George Grane Worley who died Tuesday at his home 61 Amalite Avenue, Texas. He was a native of Tennessee and had lived in San Antonio for the past 20 years. Survived by his widow three daughters Miss Leona Worley and Mira Cecile Worley of San Antonio and Mrs Wy Di Spencer of Galveston and one son George C Worley of Galveston. Distributors were Willis Exon George Manroock Howell Clark Tee Oliver Charley Nugent and Wy Armstrong.

George Worley George Grane Worley Tennessee In Antonio Leonad T. Worley Mira Cecile Worles Bim Antonio Mee Wy di Spencer Galveston George C. Worley Walis Exon George Mnanrook Howell Clark Tete Oliver Charley Nugent WyArimstrong

Employer Fined Under 9 Hour Act

General Motors employee Stewart was fined for violating the nine hour work limit, with charges stating he allowed workers to exceed nine hours on December 33 and February 2. Deputy labor commissioner Mrs. Mie S. Cox signed the complaint, naming employee N. Kilpatrick and two other company staff.

MW. Stewart General Motors Uled Prince Corporation F. Theltz Mie S. Cox Stewart Eunyei Mra N. J. Kilpatrick

Stew Proves Favorite at San Antonio Firehouse Event

Wanderers of the highways visit the San Antonio central fire station for a communal stew event led by Lt M Kallmann and J B Ernest. Firemen supply ingredients like oats cabbage potatoes and meat while cooks boast about cleanliness and teamwork. The stew scene includes playful banter and a parade of improvised culinary skills amid duty and laughter.

San Antonio Corporation Aronia Dee Nea Wingny Trinkode Jham Tuany Kéehens M. Kallmann Trireke Voopony Ang J. B. Ernest Fege Company Tonte Qee Martin Teckel

Happy Bur War Daw Happy Bur Daw Feuruary Notice

A list of names and addresses appears in a declining legible form. Individuals include Mrs Giga Jacobs 507 Fast In cast street Anna Lee Toalson 71h North Cherry street Mrs Maude Th Serle 4308 North Navidad street Elmer Barnes 28 Cooper street Lewis Meeker B15 gunter street FL A Teavitwell 202 Furr drive Carlton DN Tullos 115 Scattord alevel Th A Notrell 1404 Astin street George Thugherty 708 Fass strent WAL Springall 9% East tui Sarheaver Mrs Tail Welaya 1926 East Commerce street.

Giga Jacobs Cast Street Anna Lee Toalson North Cherry Street Maude Th. Serle North Navidad Street Elmer Barnes Cooper Street Lewis Meeker Gunter Street A. Teavitwell Furr Drive Carlton DN Tullos Scattord Alevel Th. A. Notrell Astin Street George Thugherty Fass Strent Wal Springall East Tui Sarheaver Tail Welaya East Commerce Street

Dope Law Seen as Cure for Robberies Inters

The text outlines a proposed dope law to curb narcotic abuse in Texas and reduce theft tied to addiction. Westover, U S narcotic chief agent, advocates tighter controls, sentencing for drug-related offenses, and compulsory hospital treatment for addicts. It also discusses penalties, including imprisonment and automobile forfeiture, to deter sale and use of habit-forming drugs.

Westover United States Bureawy Sre D. Mody Ok Ha Peakiog Bay Dentis Veterinary Surgeone Stat Fruin

Failure to Stop Results in Arrest

A misread driving error led to arrest after a driver failed to stop for a traffic officer. Patrolman O testified the suspect disobeyed commands and drove in the wrong direction before being halted. Judge Dave Water sentenced the individual to 35 on each charge.

Cail Alton Court Dave Wateor

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Wilson Date of Health Association Valley Wells P.O Hogsom Dairy Association By J. A. Adams Hestlemt Tonrlet Scouts Bill Sponsor
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