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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1929
Page
2
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon for David Munoz 24 of Camaron xeleret from San Jeando Cathedral. Munoz died Tuesday evening. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Mary Weaver three sisters Mrs G Tamcz ra HS Coy and Miss J Munoz and two brothers Albert and Menry.
Yeomen to meet at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Butler on North Stith street for a short business session Friday evening followed by games and refreshments. Mrs. B A Steil to preside with Mesilames Alma Henry Rosie Jungmann and Ethel Butloe assisting in the program.
An advertisement touts THINC Hand Creme as an easy solution to redness and toughness from dish washing and housework. It claims quick massage results, whitening effects, and broad availability at department stores, counters, or beauty shops, with Good Housekeeping Institute approval.
Following evidence admission and defense protest over no alleged confession, PL Byler rested after the state closed its case. Judge McCreer prepared to charge the jury while a verdict could come in the afternoon. The confession places Byler with Joe Bradley in the robbery of Leo Toepperwein a bank messenger.
A promotional note invites travelers to the Texas Riviera promising a quick trip by car, rail, or air to Galveston. It suggests planning several days’ stay and hints at a second southbound vacation spot for next winter. The coupon offers extra information.
Mrs. E. H. Moore of Marathon Texas displays an ancient Spanish dagger believed linked to explorers lost in Big Bend. The weapon will be presented to the Witte Museum for preservation and display, marking a historic connection to local exploration lore.
A fragmented police narrative describes a bootlegging joint raid and a pursuit around a bank area. Officers recovered whiskey, beer, and a firearm while detailing movements near East Commerce and East Crockett streets during the afternoon.
A 1-2 inch crested steel dagger inlaid with gold, said to belong to Spanish explorers Antonio De Espejo and Don Juan De Oraule, was found by a Mexican near Boquillas. It may help determine their fate in Texas history as Mr Moore of Marathon Texas seeks Spain's confirmation, with the artifact to go to the Witte Memorial museum.
A scrambled narrative describes a bank robbery with a car chase and assault scenes. Key figures appear like cashier Walthall and Sheriff Quinren, detailing witness statements, a plea of not guilty, and a penitentiary sentence following a year.
The San Antonio chamber and national chamber of commerce outline a metropolitan district plan expanding from Leon Springs to Lytle and Natalia. The 1080 census aims a San Antonio population near 475,000 within a metro area stretching about 20 miles from the city hall, with a survey prepared by the chamber’s industrial committee led by Franz Grous and G. C. Leel.
Tatoga Oklahoma February 14 AP A Canton motor car dealer and garage man Tor d Hallingsworth aged 27 surrendered voluntarily after a double killing late last night. He faces charges for the death of his father William Hallingsworth and his brother William Hallingsworth Jr. in bail here today.
Willian McIntosh publisher of The Light and Scout commander will deliver a talk on the Boy Scouts at the Canopus Luncheon Friday at noon. The Plaza Hotel host will coordinate with Bp. I. Nixon and a musical program by Charles Kreuler and Mrs. Hurry is planned.
The American Legion posts will broadcast a welfare and membership drive program on KGDR Monday night. Alanio Post will host the segment as part of a three night weekly series airing between 7 and 9. The drive aims to boost Legion membership and support welfare activities.
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